Acclaimed saxophonist, vocalist, and songwriter Mindi Abair is set to release her most personal and genre-defying album to date, Based On a True Story, on June 13, 2025, via her label, Pretty Good For A Girl Records. This will be her 14th solo album. Based On a True Story is a bold, modern album that blends sleek pop production with the […]
It was another memorable night in Memphis on Thursday, May 9 as The Blues Foundation announced the winners from the 46th Annual Blues Music Awards at Renasant Convention Center. The big winners were Ronnie Baker Brooks (Contemporary Blues Album, Contemporary Blues Male, Song of the Year for ‘Blues In My DNA;’; Sue Foley (Acoustic Blues Album, […]
Happy Mother’s Day! Summer concerts have started! Gator by the Bay, the Carlsbad Street Fair, Temecula Rod Run, Renaissance Fair, Fallbrook Car Show, Fiesta del Sol, Wonderfront Music Festival, the Vista Strawberry Festival, World of Orchids, Cinco de Mayo and various Street Festivals are all happening this month. The Flower Fields in Carlsbad are open […]
A SONIC EXPLOSION ANTICIPATING A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM! April 29th, 2025 – Acclaimed international artist Alex Cole is ready to ignite the rock scene with his new, dynamic EP, “Swimming In The Honey Pot” (Unleash The Beast Music), available on all major digital platforms starting May 1st, 2025. This five-track record not only captures the […]
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Burt Bacharach is one of the most accomplished composers within the industry. For decades, his songs elevated the careers of beloved artists and resonated with the hearts of millions. In honor of his catalog of songs, the “What The World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook Live” concert tour was created. It was envisioned by […]
This year’s 23rd Annual Blues From The Top Festival features an eclectic, wonderful lineup: JJ Grey & Mofro, Little Feat, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, The Record Company, Sonny Landreth, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers, Southern Avenue, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, plus many more. The 23rd Annual Blues from the Top Music Festival is presented by […]
New Jersey! Get ready for Michael Arnone’s 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest, returning to the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2025, bringing the best food, music, and culture that Louisiana and New Orleans have to offer to the East Coast. Saturday and/or Sunday day tickets, Saturday/Sunday Combo Tickets, three-day Camping/General Admission […]