Hosted by Duane Betts, the star-studded event will take place on February 28, 2025, at Macon City Auditorium, featuring Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Oteil Burbridge, Devon Allman, and more. Tickets go on sale January 13. A portion of the proceeds will support music education in honor of Dickey Betts.

With a dynamic live show and a fresh album in tow, Lake Street Dive blends soul, funk, and jazz as they gear up for their European tour following a memorable Chicago performance!

Featuring iconic guitarist Joanna Connor and an all-star lineup, this track is a bold statement of passion, grit, and Chicago blues!

ICYMI: The Owsley Stanley Foundation of Grateful Dead fame released ‘You’re Doin’ Fine,’ a sumptuous three-CD set capturing John Hammond at two 1973 concerts at the Boarding House, a small club in San Francisco. The sound man was Owsley Stanley who invented the Grateful Dead’s wall of sound technology.

“I didn’t know that Owsley was recording that show. I was told he was the sound man, but I didn’t understand the significance of it. I mean the sound is great.”

Legendary actor Bill Murray is teaming up with Gulf Coast Records artists Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia for the “Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers” tour, kicking off January 3rd in Chicago. Special guest Jimmy Vivino, whose debut album drops February 14th, joins the lineup.

Southside Johnny Lyon, legendary frontman of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, has announced his immediate retirement from touring following ongoing health issues.

“Holiday Song” reimagines the season as a time for spiritual reflection, free from greed. With its tender clarinet and heartfelt vocals, the song invites listeners to embrace a more connected holiday experience.

‘Desert Fox Blues’ is a raw, live-wire tribute to the spirit of classic blues, recorded on a vintage tape machine to capture every crackle.

In this candid interview, blues singer Ollee Owens opens up about balancing motherhood with her musical career, the support of her family, and her exciting upcoming performance at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. As she discusses her new album, ‘Nowhere to Hide,’ Owens reflects on the deep connections that fuel her artistry.

With intricate layers, bold falsettos, and a unique approach to production, Ernesto J. Ponce’s new album stretches the boundaries of the blues while staying rooted in its traditions.