RubyJoyful to Release Debut Album 'PIE CHART OF LOVE' in May
by Blair Ingenthron
- Mar 31, 2024
Guitarist-vocalist Dan Rubinoff likes to joke that it only took him 50 years to write a good song. But once he did, he knocked out a bunch — 12 of which have landed on Pie Chart of Love, the stellar debut album Rubinoff and his partner, bassist-vocalist Joice Moore, will release on May 10 as the duo RubyJoyful.
Alison Brown & Steve Martin Team Up On 'Bluegrass Radio'
by Michael Major
- Mar 15, 2024
Explore the exciting collaboration between Alison Brown and Steve Martin in their new single, 'Bluegrass Radio'. This unique blend of talent promises to deliver an unforgettable musical experience. The new single ticks all the boxes for a bluegrass favorite, including a flashy twin banjo solo from Brown and Martin.
T Bone Burnett To Release First Solo Album In Nearly 20 Years, 'The Other Side,' in April
by Michael Major
- Feb 28, 2024
T Bone Burnett will release his first solo album in nearly 20 years. Co-produced by Colin Linden, Mike Piersante and Burnett, the album features longtime friends Rosanne Cash and early bandmate Steven Soles, newer artists Lucius and Weyes Blood, and trusted musical companions including Dennis Crouch, Stuart Duncan, Jay Bellerose, and Rory Hoffman.
Christian McBride Releases New Single With Edgar Meyer
'Philly Slop'
by Michael Major
- Feb 15, 2024
8-time GRAMMY Award winner Christian McBride has shared a new single “Philly Slop,” recorded with renowned Bassist and composer Edgar Meyer, from the duo's upcoming album But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!
Nickel Creek Confirms Co-Headline Tour With Andrew Bird This Summer
by Michael Major
- Jan 29, 2024
Nickel Creek confirms co-headline tour with Andrew Bird this summer. Newly confirmed stops include Boise's Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden, Minneapolis' Surly Brewing, Charlottesville's Ting Pavilion, Asheville's Rabbit Rabbit, Atlanta's Coca-Cola Roxy and Charleston's Firefly Distillery among many others.
Christian McBride Announces New Album With Edgar Meyer 'But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?'
by Michael Major
- Jan 23, 2024
Christian McBride announced the upcoming release of But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?, a new album recorded with renowned bassist and composer Edgar Meyer. The album explores the vast variety possible with the pairing of two limitless bassists, encompassing diverse original compositions, American Songbook standards, and familiar classics.
Earl Scruggs' 100th Birthday Celebration Musical Tribute Airs LIVE On Veeps
by Michael Major
- Dec 21, 2023
On Saturday, January 6, 2024, a stellar lineup of bluegrass and country artists will come together at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium to celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary Earl Scruggs, whose revolutionary style of banjo playing forever changed the landscape of bluegrass music.
Grammy Winning Nickel Creek is Coming to NJPAC in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Oct 25, 2023
New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present platinum-selling, internationally renowned roots trio of mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins known as Nickel Creek to Newark.
Nickel Creek Confirms Extensive 2024 Headline Tour
by Michael Major
- Oct 24, 2023
Nickel Creek will continue their extensive headline tour next year including newly confirmed shows at Madison’s Overture Hall, Indianapolis’ Murat Theatre, Louisville’s Louisville Palace, Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre, Newark’s Prudential Center, Rochester’s Kodak Center, Buffalo’s University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, and more.
Folk Music Legends John McCutcheon & Tom Paxton to Release Joint Album 'Together'
by Michael Major
- Aug 21, 2023
Songs about history, the news, baseball, cowboys, America, love, the remembered, the forgotten. Gathering John’s familiar crew of supporting musicians (fiddle wizard Stuart Duncan, keyboardist Jon Carroll, bass player JT Brown, as well as special guest, Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy), the arrangements are compelling.
Alison Brown Collaborates with Kronos Quartet on 'Porches'
by Michael Major
- Apr 21, 2023
“Porches” was composed by Brown and pianist Chris Walters who also wrote the string arrangement. Walters’ credits include stints with JD Souther, Jeff Coffin Mu’tet and Alabama. While many have come to know the banjo in the context of country and bluegrass music, its popularity dates back to late 19th century America.
Video: Nickel Creek Perform on CBS Saturday Morning
by Michael Major
- Mar 27, 2023
Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—were featured on “CBS Saturday Morning” this past weekend as part of their “Saturday Sessions” series, performing three songs from their acclaimed new album, Celebrants: “Where the Long Line Leads,” “Holding Pattern” and “To The Airport.” Watch the video now!
Nickel Creek Releases New Album 'Celebrants'
by Michael Major
- Mar 24, 2023
Across 18 tracks, the group addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Potter, Weezer) and features Mike Elizondo on bass.
Nickel Creek Extend 2023 Headline Tour
by Michael Major
- Mar 21, 2023
GRAMMY Award-winning trio, Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—will continue their extensive headline tour through the fall with newly confirmed shows at Los Angeles’ Theatre at Ace Hotel (two nights), Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, St. Paul’s Palace Theatre, and more.
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