CHARLEY PRIDE: I’m Just Me Documentary to Air on PBS

American Masters – Charley Pride: I’m Just Me traces the improbable journey of Charley Pride – from his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son in segregated Sledge, Mississippi – to his career as a Negro League baseball player – to his meteoric rise as a trailblazing music superstar. This new, 52-minute documentary reveals how Pride’s love for music led him from the Delta to a … Continue reading CHARLEY PRIDE: I’m Just Me Documentary to Air on PBS

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SHOKRAN Release 3rd Full Length Album, ‘Ethereal’

Progressive Metal Band SHOKRAN has released their newest full length album, ETHEREAL. Released on February 8th, Ethereal immediately blew fans away, debuting at #2 on the U.S iTunes Top 100 Heavy Metal Albums. “It’s been a while since our last release, *Exodus*. We took our time, we honed our musical skills, and we are very proud of the end result! Our new CD, Ethereal is the most mature and complex album … Continue reading SHOKRAN Release 3rd Full Length Album, ‘Ethereal’

ColetteJosefFebruary 17, 2019February 21, 2019Leave a comment

IRON AGE MYSTICS Bring Protest Back to Rock Music with “Save It For The Revolution”!

Toronto, Canada based political rock band IRON AGE MYSTICS is returning the spirit of progressive protest to the genre with the first track off of their upcoming, debut LP, Pride Before the Fall, “Save it For the Revolution.” A rally cry for those who know that this system is a fraud, “Save it For the Revolution” is a hell bent rejection of the societal sickness of today. “Iron … Continue reading IRON AGE MYSTICS Bring Protest Back to Rock Music with “Save It For The Revolution”!

ColetteJosefFebruary 15, 2019February 15, 2019Leave a comment

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Sevendust with Tremonti, Cane Hill, Lullwater, and Kirra at the NorVa in Norfolk, Virginia February 9th, 2019

I had the pleasure to sit with the members of Lullwater before the show and ask them a few questions. Music Matters: You mentioned on your website that you had a tumultuous two years since the release of Revival, enough so that it influenced your music. Do you want to talk about the influence of external forces on your music? John: You know, I think … Continue reading Sevendust with Tremonti, Cane Hill, Lullwater, and Kirra at the NorVa in Norfolk, Virginia February 9th, 2019

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Tim McGraw headlines Hometown Rising’s Star Studded Lineup!

FINALLY the wait is over! The announcement came today with months of anticipation and hoping to see some of country’s biggest superstars while enjoying some fine Kentucky bourbon. Hometown Rising kicks off September 14th with country music legend Tim McGraw! Sharing the stage is Little Big Town, Dwight Yoakam, Frankie Ballard, The Cadillac Three, Jimmie Allen, Lindsay Ell, and more! Sunday is headlined by LUKE … Continue reading Tim McGraw headlines Hometown Rising’s Star Studded Lineup!

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HEART To Kickoff HUGE “Love Alive” Summer Tour

JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS, SHERYL CROW AND BRANDI CARLILE SET TO JOIN HEART FOR SELECT DATES ELLE KING TO OPEN MOST SHOWS TICKETS GO ON SALE STARTING THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 HEART—ANN and NANCY WILSON–will return to the road in 2019 for the first time in three years with their massive “Love Alive” cross-country summer tour. Produced by Live Nation, the expansive 39-city outing … Continue reading HEART To Kickoff HUGE “Love Alive” Summer Tour

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CITI PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE CITI SOUND VAULT PERFORMANCE BY CHRIS STAPLETON

WHO: Multiple 2019 Grammy nominee Chris Stapleton WHAT: An intimate live performance only for Citi cardmembers as part of Citi Sound Vault WHERE: Hollywood Palladium | Hollywood, CA WHEN: Sunday, February 10, 2019 WHY: Citi Sound Vault, powered by Live Nation, once again brings music’s biggest artists known for selling out arenas and stadiums – including P!NK, Muse and Chris Stapleton – into the iconic … Continue reading CITI PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE CITI SOUND VAULT PERFORMANCE BY CHRIS STAPLETON

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Southern Halo Teams Up With 1-800FLOWERS

The Sister trio Southern Halo has partnered with @1800flowers to offer fans sweepstakes opportunities and unique discounts throughout the coming year. The first promotional period has already begun and runs through February 14. Fans of the rockin’ Country band can access these special offers from any of Southern Halo’s social media platforms: Website: www.southernhalo.net FB: https://www.facebook.com/SouthernHalo Twitter: @3halos https://twitter.com/3halos Instagram: officialsouthernhalo The current 20% discount makes giving flowers, … Continue reading Southern Halo Teams Up With 1-800FLOWERS

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Jared & The Mill Released Powerful New Single “Dark Highway”

Jared & The Mill have released their latest singles, “Dark Highway” off of their upcoming forthcoming album, This Story Is No Longer Available Which is due out February 15th. From the intro of the first guitar chord through the entire song “Dark Highway” is refreshing and soul searching. Each listener can relate differently but can agree on one thing; this single is the best song on the … Continue reading Jared & The Mill Released Powerful New Single “Dark Highway”

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Seth Rosenbloom CD Release Show Knoxville Tennessee

Seth Rosenbloom CD Release Knoxville Tennessee Seth Rosenbloom Boston Native Blues Guitarist Virtuoso has a new CD out and chose to have a CD release party in Knoxville Tennessee. He Played The Open Chord All Things Music venue to a packed house in January 2019 with The Kennedy Wood Band Opening . They Did a fantastic Job opening the show and priming the audience. Seth … Continue reading Seth Rosenbloom CD Release Show Knoxville Tennessee