Established in 1960, Tower Records was once a retail powerhouse with 200 stores, in 30 countries, on five continents. From humble beginnings in a small-town drugstore, Tower Records eventually became the heart and soul of the music world, and a powerful force in the music industry. In 1999, Tower Records made an astounding $1 billion. … Continue reading
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Joey Evans — ‘Nashville’
Joey Evans — Nashville Label: Lamon Records Don’t let the album’s title fool you; Joey Evans’ new collection of songs has a lot more rock ‘n’ roll heart and soul to it than it does twang. If anything, play closer attention to the cool persona of Mr. Evans on the CD cover—a man and his … Continue reading
Cody Johnson’s New Album (‘Gotta Be Me’) – Making Country Music Great Again
Great news for country music: Cody Johnson will release his new album, GOTTA BE ME, on Friday, August 5th. It’s an album that is unapologetically rural and bound to become a favorite of music lovers who have missed the brand of country that left the arena when George Strait rode away. It’s not that you’d … Continue reading
Grand Ole Opry & Southwest Airlines To Team With BBR Music Group For Summer Music Series In NYC’s Bryant Park
The Grand Ole Opry® and Southwest Airlines®, in partnership with BBR Music Group, are returning to the heart of New York City for a three-week series of free acoustic performances at the Southwest Porch at Bryant Park. The Circle in the City summer series is set to feature three acts who have become Opry fan … Continue reading
The 2016 Rogers Cup Player List (ATP)
Roger Federer (world no. 3): “I have made the tough decision to withdraw from Rogers Cup. Toronto is one of my favourite events on the calendar and I am disappointed that I won’t be able to compete in front of the great tennis fans in Canada. Looking ahead, it is best for me that I … Continue reading
New Blues/Rock: Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat (‘Live At The Kessler’)
Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat — Live At The Kessler Label: Underground Records Let’s face it, getting out to a live concert is sometimes a bigger challenge than we’d like to think. Depending on what city you’re in, it could be the traffic, the door charge, the drunk, obnoxious audience, or just the all-too-frequent “I’m too busy” … Continue reading
Omnivore’s GAME THEORY Reissue Initiative Continues With Expanded Edition Of ‘The Big Shot Chronicles’
Thirtieth anniversary expanded version of band’s revered third full-length LP contains 13 bonus tracks, nine previously unissued. Out September 23rd. Omnivore Recordings continues the re-examination of Game Theory’s stellar 1980s catalog with an expanded reissue of The Big Shot Chronicles. Passionate fans of the group all have a favorite GT album, and the band’s drummer, Gil Ray, refers … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Lonesome River Band’s ‘Bridging The Tradition’
Lonesome River Band — Bridging The Tradition When tradition works, you don’t need to improve it. Lonesome River Band may not have started out as the protectors of the bluegrass status quo, but after making consistently high quality music for twenty-five years, they are in that admirable position. That doesn’t mean that they are stuck … Continue reading
Chase Bryant’s New Single (“Room To Breathe”) Reminds Us Why We Love All Kinds Of Country Music
Chase Bryant’s new single, “Room To Breathe,” is many things. It is upbeat, sexy, bluesy, seductive, funky, sensual, and brooding. It is also another step in the inevitable development of country music. Singing the breathtaking tune, it’s clear that Chase Bryant has a voice that could just as easily find big success in pop, jazz … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: The Earls of Leicester — ‘Rattle & Roar’
The Earls of Leicester — Rattle & Roar Label: Rounder Records (to be released July 15, 2016) It is one of the most highly-anticipated bluegrass albums of the year, and it does not disappoint. The greatest way to pay tribute to what has come before isn’t necessarily to recreate. Rather, it is to develop. That … Continue reading
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