The Complete High Voltage albums are released on Omnivore on July 15th. Maynard Ferguson conquered Jazz, television, the Pop charts, and even played the closing ceremonies of the 1976 Olympics. Then, hot off the heels of Body & Soul—his self-proclaimed “best album in years”—he took a creative left turn and re-invented himself in 1987 with … Continue reading
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New Bluegrass: Volume Five — ‘Drifter’
Volume Five — Drifter Label: Mountain Fever Records Bluegrass music is in fine hands these days. It’s almost an embarrassment of riches, compared to most other genres of music. So, just when you think you’ve already got your favorite bluegrass groups, along comes a new album from Volume Five. The collection of twelve impeccable songs, titled Drifter, … Continue reading
The 2016 Olympic Tennis Teams (Complete List)
Tennis was a part of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, and it will be part of the 2016 Games in Rio. The ITF has announced the provisional list of singles and doubles entries for the Rio 2016 Olympic Tennis Event. The event will be played on hard courts at the Olympic Tennis Centre in Barra … Continue reading
New ‘Newgrass’: Sam Bush — ‘Storyman’
Sam Bush — Storyman Label: Sugar Hill Records The title of the first track of Sam Bush’s new album, Storyman, states his case: “Play By Your Own Rules.” The song recommends a philosophy for living, but it also presents Mr. Bush’s approach to music. On the ten following original tracks, the gentleman officially recognized by … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Trinity River Band — ‘Things We Do For Dreams’
Trinity River Band — Things We Do For Dreams Label: Orange Blossom Records Expected Release: July 22, 2016 Trinity River Band is an Award-Winning Bluegrass, Americana and Acoustic Roots band from Callahan, Florida that continues to build a reputation as one of the country’s most consistent acts. Their latest album, Things We Do For Dreams, is further evidence that this … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: NewTown’s ‘Harlan Road’
NewTown — Harlan Road Label: Mountain Home Music Company (available July 8) If you think you know bluegrass music, give a listen to NewTown’s new album, Harlan Road. It is one of the best new bluegrass album out lately and demands attention from those who love the genre. On the eleven song collection, NewTown covers all … Continue reading
Cool And In Control, American Jack Sock Moves On To Wimbledon Round Two
America’s Jack Sock and Latvia’s Ernests Gulbis faced each other for the first time in their careers on the slippery, still-striped, green grass of Wimbledon on Monday. Sock, the tournament’s No. 27 seed, played with a maturity that made it clear he intends to stay awhile in the English village. He hit 26 winners to … Continue reading
Ralph Stanley, A Father Of Bluegrass, Whom We Miss Already
“Dr.” Ralph Stanley, the legendary banjo player who helped establish the bluegrass music genre died Thursday at the age of 89. He passed away in the same mountains of southwestern Virginia where he was born in February of 1927. Stanley began playing music with his late brother Carter in 1946 as leaders of the Clinch Mountain … Continue reading
Contemporary Classical: Glenn Branca’s ‘Symphony No. 13 (Hallucination City) For 100 Guitars’
Dramatic, hypnotic, even erotic. There is simply no one else making music like this. Glenn Branca’s work as a composer spans music for experimental rock bands, large ensemble instrumentals for electric guitars, 16 symphonies, chamber ensemble pieces, an opera, a ballet, choral works and music for film, dance, theater &installation art. Now considered by many … Continue reading
Country Star Chase Bryant’s Steamy New Single “ROOM TO BREATHE” Available Now!
On the heels of RED BOW Records artist Chase Bryant’s Top 3 hit “Little Bit Of You,” the multi-talented musician is cranking up the heat with his follow-up game changer, “Room To Breathe.” The steamy, up-tempo track is available now across all digital retailers and streaming services. To purchase “Room To Breathe” on iTunes, click … Continue reading
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