Joyer on Audiotree Live (Full Session)

 

Silverada formally MikeandtheMoonpies at the 2024 Summer Solstice Indie Music Festival in Yorkville, Illinois. Explore their music and website below.

 

Photo Credit: Beth A. Shandles

Silverado.com

Elizabeth Cook is an American country music singer and radio host. She has made over 400 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry since her debut on March 17, 2000. She is the female version of an outlaw country singer touring the country with her blend of country music. Over the summer Cook performed at the Summer Solstice Indie Music Festival in Yorkville, Illinois. Here are some photos of her performance. Explore her music and the Yorkville Indie Music Festival below.

Photo Credit; Beth  A. Shandles

Photo Credit; Beth  A. Shandles

                                             

elizabeth-cook.com    

solsticemusicfest.com

Jeff Bunch, also known as BearCat, is a singer, songwriter and storyteller from East Tennessee. He performs original songs and stories with a mix of folk, blues and country as a touring musician. BearCat performance at the 2024 Summer Solstice Indie Music Festival in Yorkville, Illinois in June. Here are some photos of his performance.

Explore this artist music and website. You can also check out the Summer Solstice Indie Music Festival. Information is below on both the festival and Bearcat.

Photo credit: Beth A. Shandles

Photo credit; Beth A. Shandles

jeffbearcatbunch.com

solsticemusicfest.com

Songwriter, southern storyteller,and modern-day guitar player, Rob Leines. Leines performed at the Summer Solstice Indie Music Festival in Yorkville Illinois this summer.

Photo Credit: Beth A. Shandles

 robleines.com

Jesse Daniel - "Restless"

“Modern Honky Tonk Legend” Jesse Daniel Releases Contemplative Live Video for “Restless”
 
Critically-Acclaimed LP Countin’ The Miles Out Now 
via Lightning Rod Records

Additional Dates with Charles Wesley Godwin Announced

Watch Video Here For: "Restless"

jessedanielmusic.com

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Breymer - Better Friend

Breymer Works To Be a “Better Friend” on 
New Single Out Now

Upcoming LP When I Get Through Out October 18
via One Little Independent Records

NYC, LA, Minneapolis Album Release Shows Announced See Website

Watch Video Here: “Better Friend”

breymer.com

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StrateJacket - Dreamcatcher (Visualizer)

Northern California Playful Punk Alt-Rock Trio 

StrateJacket

Shares New Single “Dreamcatcher” Out Today
 
Debut Album Bad Start out October 11

Watch Video Here: “Dreamcatcher”

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Love and Rockets - SO ALIVE (D.J.K's Vibrant Nu Disco Single Edit)

LOVE AND ROCKETS 
RELEASES VIDEO OF
"SO ALIVE (D.J. K's VIBRANT NU DISCO SINGLE EDIT)"
TO CELEBRATE THE 35th ANNIVERSARY OF
“SO ALIVE” 

REMIX EP Was Released August 30, 2024

Watch Video Here: “SO ALIVE” 

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Yorkville’s Summer Solstice Indie Music Festival Returned for the 11^th year.

 

The Summer Solstice Indie Music Festival ran from June 21 and June 22 at Bicentennial Riverfront Park in Yorkville Illinois. This was the festival’s 11th year, which features up-and-coming country music artists. Last year was the first time the festival charged a ticket price. This was in part to set sights on bigger-named acts. Organizer Boyd Ingemunson, owner of Rogue Barrister Records and the Law Office Pub and Music Hall in Yorkville, along with the help of the band Silverada — formerly Mike and the Moonpies again this year brought in excellent talent from around the country.

On Saturday night of the festival when it was supposed to rain in the evening, it was nice to see the weather did not stop hundreds of festival goers from enjoying live music on the bank of the Fox River. The lineup included Silverada, Elizabeth Cook, Rob Leines, Taylor Hunnicutt, Jason Eady, Midnight River Choir and Jeff Bearcat Bunch on the smaller stage. All the artists who performed on Saturday were a handful of the best artists in country music today. Even if you are not going to hear the artists on mainstream radio or see them in big stadium concerts, they are the artists that travel from city to city playing two hundred shows a year or more, working hard giving people a quality show and building a fan base. At the Summer Solstice Music Festival, it was not much different, expect the shows sets felt a little more intimate in experience for a festival. Also noticed were how friendly the artists were at merch table meeting fans. Artists such as Taylor Hunnicutt and Bearcat Bunch were even spotted walking around the festival grounds meeting fans.

Each artist that performed on Saturday night brought their own style of country music which was a pleasure to hear. These were the artists I covered on Saturday night:

Silverada formerly Mike & the Moonpies were the headliners on Saturday night of the festival. Mike Harmeier and his bandmates belted energizing country rock tunes to a delighted audience. Mike & the Moonpies was a bar band ripping it up at the Hole in the Wall Honky Tonks. Silverada is a hard-driving, impeccably tight, and versatile band that has been declared by many as country music’s best live touring band by music media outlets. This was extremely clear on Saturday night when the crowd moved closer to the stage, you could see and feel the fun they were having. Harmeier was in jeans, shirt and a cowboy hat and positioned centerstage surrounded by his stellar bandmates. The new sound of this band is more a mix of music, than pure country or Tony- Tonk for which the festival audience went crazy for.

Elizabeth Cook with her distinctly southern voice and country lyricism, belted out country music just like her favorite country music matriarchs. Cook’s set included her favorite originals and cover songs; from artists she admires. It was a gift to finally see this phenomenally talented artist live on the festival stage.

Rob Leines style of music is a hard-driving blend of country and rock. Leines has a tighter playing style and a stronger vocal delivery than I perceived. This is precisely why I wanted to hear him live at the fest. The authenticity in his songwriting was clear and Leines himself mentioned he draws inspiration from personal experiences and emotions. This authenticity connected well with the audience at the fest and proved once again why we love country music. It was also noted that Leines bold guitar riffs gave the audience a clear picture that he was here at the festival to entertain and give you good live performance.

Taylor Hunnicutt is a mix of country, singer, songwriter, and dash of Americana which makes for one talented artist. Her performance at the festival was high energy gritty southern rock. Hunnicutt was grinding out her songs on stage with soul and country grit with the help of her band. Hunnicutt’s music is the kind that makes you feel something, and you know it is authentic because you can hear the passion in her voice. After seeing Taylor Hunnicutt at the festival, I highly recommend you see her live show.

Jeff Bearcat Bunch is an independent and nationally touring singer, songwriter, and storyteller originally from Knoxville, TN., now based in Austin Texas. Bearcat performed on the smaller stage in between bigger stage artists at the festival. When listening to Bearcat perform you can hear his wonderful soulful grit that is heartfelt and true country, and his storytelling is not bad either.

Summer Solstice Indie Music Festival has proven itself to be a well-organized festival that books top tour talent. The festival also captures the essence of listening to music, warm summer nights and memories along the Fox River in Yorkville Illinois.

 

B. Allison

 

 

Sarah Coco | "Goddamn Flowers" - GemsOnVHS Gems In The Rough Contest 2021

Make Music Chicago 2024 is today; this is where Make Music Chicago brings together Chicagoans to celebrate their ability to make music, regardless of age, ability or preferred musical style. Music Film Fashion Blog is highlighting Sarah Coco who is a guitar player and singer from Chicago, Illinois. She performs originals as well as covers spanning genres and decades. Her music is described as beach folk meets Midwest country. She gathers inspiration from the likes of Emmylou Harris, Brandi Carlile, Dolly Parton, and John Prine. Along with writing, her other passion is to help promote and empower women in the music industry. Sarah strives to connect with all people through meaningful lyrics about love and life.

Watch Video Here

SarahCoco.com
makemusicchicago.org

Sinkane: "We Belong"

Sinkane at Old Town School of Folk Music Square Roots Festival Lincoln Square Chicago JULY 12-14, 2024

Finom - As You Are (Official Video)

Finom at Old Town School of Folk Music Square Roots Festival Lincoln Square Chicago JULY 12-14, 2024

Keep on Growing | Range Revolution x Nicki Bluhm

Check out the new song and video by Nick Bluhm intitle “Keep on Growing”. Blending her signature soulful melodies with heartfelt lyrics she has written a song that will touch your soul.

Check out her new video right here

nickibluhm.com

B. Allison

 

Millennium Park Summer Music Series Chicago

Mondays and Thursdays, July 1–August 8, 2024

Millennium Park, Jay Pritzker Pavilion

6:30-9pm • Free Admission

(5pm Gates open, 5:30pm Pre-show)

Event entrances at Randolph Street and 

Monroe Street

Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

Seun Kuti is the youngest son of Fela Kuti and is the frontman and leader of Egypt 80. The band has adapted and evolved the sound of Afrobeat and Jazz. Seun as a developing saxophonist and percussionist at an early age, he entered the formal ranks of the band before he was 12. When Fela passed in 1997 Seun took the helm of the Egypt 80.

To see Seun Kuti and the Egypt 80 live is a musical treat. They performed at the World Music Festival Chicago several years ago and it was a cosmic experience. His incredible saxophone playing, and high energy just draws you into the whole band. You can catch him this summer at the Millennium Park Music Series Monday, July 15 • 6:30pm

seunkuti.net

B. Allison

Arooj Aftab - Raat Ki Rani (Official Music Video)

Arooj Aftab is a Pakistani-American singer, composer, and producer. A Grammy Award-winning artist, she has worked in various musical styles and idioms, including jazz and minimalism.

View video right here

aroojaftab.com

Arooj Aftab is performing at Millennium Park Music Series Chicago Monday July 22, * 6:30 pm

B. Allison

 

Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line | Official Trailer | 2024 [HD]

 

 

 

THE DECEMBERISTS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AS IT EVER WAS, SO IT WILL BE AGAIN OUT JUNE 14TH 19-MINUTE EPIC “JOAN IN THE GARDEN” OUT NOW LISTEN HERE MAJOR NORTH AMERICAN SPRING & SUMMER TOUR TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Album Cover Art Grand Stand PR.

 

Cosmo Sheldrake Shares New Single “Interdimensional” 

Upcoming Album Eye to the Ear Out April 12 on

                                         Tardigrade Records/FUGA

Watch Video Here  

Cosmo Sheldrake - Interdimensional (Live from the studio)

Missing Piece Group

The Alarm - The Man Who Sold The World [Official Music Video]

Pays Homage to MUSIC TELEVISION New Album Features Reimaginings of Classics By The Buggles, Modern English, INXS and More

First Single/Video David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold The World”   More Dates Added to Live Today Love Tomorrow MMXXIV U.S. feat. The Alarm, Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel and Belouis Some Watch Video Here

Reybee Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DON WAS AND THE PAN DETROIT ENSEMBLE - VERSION 2

Six Time GRAMMY-Winning Musician, Producer, Composer, 

and Blue Note Records President

 Don Was Announces

Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble

 

New Band to Embark on US Tour Dates This May

                                                                Photo Credit: Miryam Ramos 

Six-time GRAMMY-winning musician, producer, composer, and Blue Note Records President Don Was announced his new group Don Was and The Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Made up of stellar jazz musicians from his hometown, the band features longtime collaborators including Blue Note Records artist Dave McMurray on sax and Eminem’s Oscar-winning collaborator keyboardist Luis Resto. The band’s first US tour kicks off this May (full tour routing below).

Watch Video Here

“When the opportunity came to put together a new band, the message was clear to me: go back to Detroit where I came from, be who I am, play like who I am and team up with some like-minded individuals,” says Was. In addition to McMurray and Resto, band members include trombonist Vincent Chandler, trumpeter John Douglas, drummer Jeff Canaday, percussionist Mahindi Masai, guitarist Wayne Gerard, and vocalist Steffanie Christi’an. “There’s a unique sound and feel to Detroit that permeates the music in a way that resonates all over the globe,” Was continues. “There is a rawness, a lack of pretension and an unmistakable, underlying groove that reflects the people and culture of the entire city.” 

 

Inspired by the music of John Lee Hooker, Donald Byrd, Joe Henderson, George Clinton, Mitch Ryder, The Stooges, Electrifying Mojo, and more, The Pan-Detroit Ensemble will perform a mix of new originals, interpretations of songs written by artists like Yusef Lateef, Olu Dara, and Henry Threadgill, and of course updated cuts from albums that Don recorded with his Orquestra Was and Was (Not Was). 

 

“I’ve been chasing a sound in my head for the last 30 years,” explains Was. “It’s jazzy and improvisational, but also glued together with a sinewy R&B groove. It’s not slick or smooth — it’s a very raw, honest, Detroit kind of thing. The experiences I’ve had touring with Bobby Weir over the last six years, along with what I’ve learned from the artists on the Blue Note roster have pointed the way towards realizing that sound; The Pan Detroit Ensemble finally manifests that ‘thing’ I’ve been pursuing. The intention is to make communicative music that gets under the listener’s skin and brings them some joy, comfort and understanding in deeply troubled times. It’s all connected.”

 

“This tour is just the start,” Was asserts. “I know we’ve got some special chemistry going on in this band, and I can’t wait to see what it evolves into. The plan is to keep learning and growing until we drop… It’s too late to turn back now!”

 

Tour Dates:

5/21 - Minneapolis, MN - Dakota

5/22 - Evanston, IL - SPACE

5/24 - Detroit, MI - Orchestra Hall

5/25 - Cincinnati, OH - Memorial Hall

5/26 - Cumberland, MD - Delfest

5/28 - Red Bank, NJ - The Vogel at Count Basie Center

5/30 - Washington, DC - The Hamilton Live

5/31 - New York, NY - City Winery

6/2 - Ardmore, PA - Ardmore Music Hall

 

About Don Was

Music has always loomed large in the life of Don Was. Born in Detroit in 1952, he has enjoyed a multi-faceted career as a musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker and radio host. Since 2011, he has also served as President of the venerated jazz label, Blue Note Records.

 

For his work as a record producer, he has won six Grammy Awards – including Album of the Year in 1989 for Bonnie Raitt’s Nick of Time and Producer of the Year in 1994. Records produced by Was have sold nearly 100 million albums for artists ranging from The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Willie Nelson to The B-52's, Wayne Shorter, John Mayer and Charles Lloyd. In 1995 he produced and directed a documentary about the life of Brian Wilson, I Just Wasn’t Made For These Times, that won the San Francisco Film Festival’s Golden Gate Award. As a film composer, he won the 1994 British Academy Award (BAFTA) for Best Original Score in recognition of his work on the film Backbeat. He won the 2014 Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction for his work on the CBS TV special The Beatles: The Night That Changed America. In 2018 Don was invited to join Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir to form the Wolf Brothers. They continue to consistently tour the US.

 

In 2011 Was became President of the iconic jazz label Blue Note Records. He fiercely protects the company’s 85 year-old legacy, meticulously caretaking this revered catalog of Black American Music. This includes maintaining the availability and quality of vinyl reissues in the Tone Poet and Classic Jazz audiophile release series. He also signs and produces many of the label’s recent roster of artists including, Robert Glasper, Charles Lloyd, Wayne Shorter, Dr Lonnie Smith, Gregory Porter and Jason Moran.

 

Don’s deep Detroit roots keep him anchored to the city; for the last 15 years he has music directed and played bass in the Don Was Detroit All Star Revue concerts, part of Detroit's annual diversity festival, The Concert of Colors. From 2009-2012 Don hosted a weekly Sirius XM radio show on the Outlaw Country channel called The Motor City Hayride. Since 2021, he co-hosts a weekly, live radio show on Detroit’s NPR station, WDET-FM called The Don Was Motor City Playlist. Don is also the voice of Neville the Dog in the hit Amazon Prime Video children's show, Pete the Cat.

 

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