The Afterschools
Love Me While I’m Working is the new full-length album from The Afterschools, blending guitardriven indie rock, vocal-hook-centered songwriting, and keyboard-based arrangements. The project builds on the momentum of the album’s title track, originally released in 2024 and later promoted as a standalone single. Powderfinger supported the track through a successful radio campaign in summer and fall 2025, where it reached light and medium rotation on approximately 50 stations. The single’s success led naturally to a conversation about the full album, and after reconnecting in spring 2026, the team moved forward with a complete release and radio promotion plan.
The album also features the upcoming video for “Game Changer,” continuing the project’s DIY visual approach. Official Video for “Game Changer” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA8yBZsdy8Q The Afterschools is the Lincoln, Nebraska-based project of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chanty Stovall, whose work combines detailed lyricism with dynamic, live-in-the-room performances. Recorded at Lincoln Analog and Tube with contributions from Eric Harris, Harrison Cass, and additional guest musicians, the album reflects the band’s mix of analog textures, collaborative energy, and narrative-driven songwriting.
Air Traffic Controller
“An earnest quality that oozes authenticity.” — Performer Mag
Indie pop mainstays AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER return with their latest single “Going, Going, Gone,” a sweeping, emotionally charged release built around a central theme of escape—from expectations, from routine, and from the weight of staying the same. The single is from the band’s upcoming album See No Evil, due out early next year. Driven by dynamic instrumentation and frontman Dave Munro’s signature vocal delivery, complemented by the soaring and emotive voice of Emi McSwain, “Going, Going, Gone” captures the restless urge to break free.
The track blends urgency and release, pairing infectious melodies with lyrics that explore the tension between staying grounded and chasing something just out of reach. It’s a song about movement— physical, emotional, and internal—and the moment you decide to leave something behind in search of something more. Official Video for “Going, Going, Gone” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVj90v75nUw Air Traffic Controller is comprised of Dave Munro (lead vocals, guitar), Emi McSwain (vocals, keys), Bobby Bornstein (guitar), Joe Campbell (bass), and Adam Salameh (drums)—a lineup whose chemistry and musicianship have become central to the band’s evolving sound. Together, they create a rich, layered sonic landscape that balances precision with emotional weight. Founded by Munro, a former U.S. Navy air traffic controller, the project began with demos recorded during deployment that organically built grassroots following.
Since emerging from Boston in 2009, the band has developed a reputation for crafting songs that feel cinematic yet deeply human—blending indie pop accessibility with elements of folk and electronic production. “Going, Going, Gone” continues that trajectory, leaning into the band’s ability to translate complex emotions into songs that resonate immediately while revealing deeper meaning over time. The theme of escape runs throughout the track—not as avoidance, but as transformation—capturing the instinct to evolve, reset, and move forward. The band’s steady rise has been fueled by a loyal and engaged audience, with over 400,000 monthly streaming listeners and tens of millions of streams across their catalog, including a top track nearing 50 million plays. Rather than relying on viral moments, Air Traffic Controller has built long-term momentum through consistency, authenticity, and a strong connection with listeners.
Alyssa Grace
Artist House recording artist ALYSSA GRACE releases her single “bloodstream” and the response has been immediate, landing with over 100K pre-saves and nearly 1M UGC videos on TikTok. The track marks the third single from the 18-year-old folk-pop singer-songwriter ahead of her debut EP arriving this summer. “bloodstream” was produced by Steven Martinez (Alec Benjamin, Cavetown, Sarah Kays). Official Video for “bloodstream” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOJ4A4wixDg Alyssa says, “‘bloodstream’ is the perfect example of why music is up for interpretation. When I first wrote it, it was about a completely different subject to me. When people online started to share how they related to it, it really showed me how diverse everyone’s interpretations of music can be and seeing that has been, in a weird way, so validating. It helps me know I’m not alone in what I went through.” “bloodstream” follows “picking petals” which was produced by Alexis Idarose Kesselman (Bella Kay, Suki Waterhouse) and Elliott Greer, and landed on the Billboard Top 50 Rock & Alt chart, Top 100 UK Official Charts, and placement on the Shazam Global Singer/Songwriter Charts.
Alyssa burst onto the scene with her debut single “dog with a bone,” which amassed 1 million streams in just 2 weeks and landed on the Spotify Viral Top 50 in 7 countries. Hailing from Torrance, California by way of Boise, Idaho, Alyssa Grace writes with the intimacy of Phoebe Bridgers and the melodic instinct of Gracie Abrams – open-hearted, specific, and impossible to shake. Growing up, Alyssa listened to artists like Dove Cameron and some of her earliest songwriting focused on topics of feminism. Before Alyssa officially moved to California, she was majoring in psychology, which she dropped to go all in on her music career. Alyssa Grace currently holds 467K TikTok followers, 64K on Instagram, and 3.2M monthly Spotify listeners.
Arlen Roth
“Top 100 Most Influential Guitarists of All Time” by Vintage Guitar Magazine
Grammy® nominee ARLEN ROTH is somewhat of a Renaissance Man – a teacher, an author, and a musician. Arlen, the “Master of the Telecaster,” began his long music career at the tender age of nine. In 1970, his band performed at the 1st Annual Woodstock Reunion Concert, and soon after he moved to the town of Woodstock.
Since those early days, he has traveled the world, performing and recording with countless acts such as Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, John Prine, and The Bee Gees, just to name a few. Releasing numerous albums over many years, Arlen’s first album, Guitarist, won the Montreaux Critics Award for Best Instrumental Album of 1978. His twelfth album, All Tricked Out!, garnered four Grammy® nominations. Other albums, including Slide Guitar Summit and Telemasters feature a who’s who of iconic special guests such as Johnny Winter, Rick Vito, Vince Gill, and Steve Cropper. Arlen has been the recipient of many honors; he was included in the “Top 50 Acoustic Guitarists of All Time” by Gibson.com and in the “Top 100 Most Influential Guitarists of All Time” by Vintage Guitar Magazine. Gibson featured a series of Arlen’s online lessons and blogs which amassed one million followers.
He has 8 best-selling books to his credit, including a compilation of his 10 years of wildly popular columns for Guitar Player Magazine. His guitar lesson videos have sold in excess of 2.5 million copies. Venturing into film, Arlen was also the man behind the legendary Blues film, Crossroads, creating the guitar parts, directing the guitar scenes, and working alongside Ry Cooder and Ralph Macchio for seven months in Mississippi and in L.A. Arlen continues his excellence with the release of Blues Grass, a sublime slice of Americana guaranteed to captivate listeners.
Arlen is joined by The Rank & File Band; his daughter Lexie adds vocals to a number of the tracks and guest Jimmy Vivino lends his amazing talents to “Ruby Are You Mad at Your Man.” Blending heartfelt storytelling, masterful musicianship, and the rich soul of roots music, this latest collection is destined to become an instant favorite for longtime fans and new listeners alike.
Christian Parker, Patrick Cleary, Earl Poole Ball
“Wheels” is the first single from American Cosmic Revival Vol. 2: Miles From Nowhere by Christian Parker, Patrick Cleary, Earl Poole Ball. Featuring legendary pianist Earl Poole Ball, whose career includes work with Gram Parsons, Johnny Cash, The Byrds, and Buck Owens, “Wheels” continues the mission of American Cosmic Revival: preserving and celebrating the spirit of Cosmic American Music while introducing its timeless themes to a new generation of listeners. Originally written by Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman, “Wheels” stands as one of the defining songs of the Cosmic American Music movement. Its themes of longing, uncertainty, and life’s endless journey make it a fitting introduction to Miles From Nowhere, an album centered on heartache, redemption, loneliness, resilience, and the search for home. Official Lyric Video for “Wheels” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izPJUplkdyo Built around rich harmonies, acoustic guitars, Earl Poole Ball’s signature piano work, and soaring pedal steel from Gary Jacob, the new interpretation captures both the spirit of the classic era and the musicianship that helped define Cosmic American Music.
Jacob’s pedal steel serves as the emotional centerpiece of the recording, weaving through the arrangement with a sense of longing and wanderlust that echoes the song’s enduring themes. The forthcoming album Miles From Nowhere features an accomplished cast of musicians, including legendary pedal steel guitarist JayDee Maness, whose work with Gram Parsons, The Byrds, and the Desert Rose Band helped shape the sound of Cosmic American Music and country-rock. Joining Parker and Cleary are Gary Jacob on pedal steel, Michael Rinne on bass, Ron Keck on drums, and arranger and multi-instrumentalist Stevie Blacke, whose string arrangements have appeared on recordings by Willie Nelson, Glen Campbell, Chris Isaak, Joe Cocker, and Pink. The album also features Tracer James and other musicians who contributed to the project.
MUSICIANS ON “WHEELS”: Christian Parker – acoustic guitar, vocals, Patrick Cleary – electric guitar, vocals, Earl Poole Ball – piano, Gary Jacob – pedal steel, Michael Rinne – bass guitar, Ron Keck – drums.
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Corey Arceneaux and The Zydeco Fusion Band
Corey Arceneaux is a veteran Zydeco accordionist, vocalist, songwriter, radio personality and creole zydeco ambassador. Performing professionally since 1991, Corey follows in the footsteps of his great uncle Fernest Arceneaux and great-grandfather Ferdinand Arceneaux. On Accordion Man, Corey is joined by his two sons, continuing a 90-year tradition of zydeco music into the fifth generation. Drawing inspiration from Buckwheat Zydeco, and the ‘Lafayette Zydeco’ sound, Corey’s music reflects a deep connection to Louisiana’s vibrant culture.
He has performed nationally and internationally, including appearances at major festivals like the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Accordion Man was recorded at the Dockside Studio in Maurice, Louisiana with The Zydeco Fusion Band, featuring Grammy-winning guitarist Joe “Cookie” Chavis, and multiple Grammy nominee Cecil Green, among other master musicians. Family is central to The Zydeco Fusion Band. Desmond Joseph, Corey’s eldest son, plays bass and produces; Tyler Arceneaux, the youngest, produces, drums, and plays scrubboard; Corey Arceneaux, Jr., the middle son, handles production in the control room. “The Intro (Pull That Thing)” sets the tone with Corey singing about Louisiana zydeco pride and touring life, creating an instant raucous party atmosphere. That atmosphere carries on to title track “Accordion Man,” an energetic number that sees Corey telling the story of his zydeco journey. “I’ve been doing my thing / Traveling all over making this box sing / Spread my culture to everyone that I can pass it on to my sons,” Corey sings. “When It Comes To You” stands as another highlight, an impassioned love song accompanied by tasteful guitar playing from Chavis.
If you’re from Louisiana and familiar with Zydeco, you’ll feel like you got a dose of joie de vivre and “passed a good time” that only a visit home can give you. If you’re not, you’ll quickly recognize what makes Louisiana and its people unique and special. Musicians: Corey Arceneaux: Accordion, Vocals, Cecil Green: Keyboards, Organ, Tyler Arceneaux: Scrub-board, Percussion, Drums, Joseph “Cookie” Chavis: Guitar, Desmond Joseph: Bass, Erica Fox: Featured & Vocals, Shane Bernard: Percussion (5).
D. Henry Felton
“A voice that has shades of Ryan Adams and Roy Orbison in its yearning magic” – The Guardian D. HENRY FENTON’s single “Waltz Around The Truth” is from his forthcoming album, Elvis Americano. The track is an up-tempo country pop song written with Fenton’s old Holly Golightly bandmate Bentley Rumble. “Waltz Around The Truth” utilizes classic instruments such as mandolin, organ, pedal steel and 12-string acoustic guitar with some memorable musical hooks, and features Fenton, Jorgen Carlsson (Gov’t Mule / Chris Cornell), and Doug Pettibone (Lucinda Williams). D. Henry Fenton is a singer-songwriter who was born in New Zealand, grew up in Australia and now lives in the USA.
He has appeared on Australian TV and has opened for acts such as Kasey Chambers, Lissie, The Corrs, and Ed Kuepper. Henry has also played guitar for renowned Australian country artist James Blundell, and US artists Jaime Wyatt, & Lissie. Fenton’s first album, Autumn Sweet, was produced and engineered by Mitch Easter (REM/Ben Folds Five) at his Fidelitorium Recordings studio in North Carolina. Henry has since released the albums Turnin’, and Twice I Fell Down Once, as well as an EP of Howlin’ Wolf songs called Howlin’ Back, and 2 singles—“The Loneliest Boy In The World” and “Ruby (Days Gone By).” MUSICIANS: D. Henry Fenton (Mandolin, 12 String Acoustic Guitar, 6 String Acoustic Guitar, Vocals), Jorgen Carlsson (Drums, Bass, Percussion, Electric Guitar, Organ), Doug Pettibone (Pedal Steel).
Darryl Scotti and Big Yard [Album]
“Raw, soulful, and cinematic—Darryl Scotti makes music that cuts deep and speaks truth.” —Indie Pulse Magazine
DARRYL SCOTTI is a guitarist and songwriter whose musical journey began with a transistor radio and a dream. Poets & Heroes is the latest stop in a storied career that’s included playing and collaborating with such legends as Nancy Sinatra, Sheila E, and Ray Charles. On Poets & Heroes Scotti is joined by Big Yard, a gang of veteran musicians including three members of Pablo Cruise: pianist Cory Lerios, drummer Sergio Gonzales, and bassist Larry Antonio, who also serves as co-songwriter.
Official Lyric Video for “Coming Home” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijyNGaQN6Ws
Scotti is in an empathetic and introspective space on Poets & Heroes, which marries seasoned songwriting with social commentary and emotional soul-searching. “Proof” is a gritty, high-energy Country/Rock song that lays bare the struggle between heartbreak, addiction, and redemption. With raw storytelling and soulful delivery, the song captures the weight of regret while reaching for hope on the other side. On the title track “Poets & Heroes,” Scotti tributes the great American songwriters, channeling the spirit of our poetic heroes—the legends who told stories, painted pictures with words, and gave us meaning through melody and rhyme.
Alongside the original cuts, Poets & Heroes also features a cinematic re-imagining of the Sting classic “Every Breath You Take,” which has already attracted a multi-generational fanbase and international playlist support. With decades of history and fresh creativity fueling what’s next, Darryl Scotti remains driven by one truth: “God’s not done with me yet.”
Darryl Scotti: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Grant Geissman: Electric Guitars, Joey Gutos: Electric Guitar, Aaron Howard: Acoustic Guitar, Alex Chacon: Electric Guitar, Larry Antonino: Electric Bass, Fretless Bass Solo, Keyboards, Orchestral arrangement, Background vocals, Sergio Gonzalez: Drums and Percussion, Corey Lerios: Piano. https://darrylscotti.com/
David Haerle
Deeply rooted in personal storytelling, Los Angeles singer-songwriter-guitarist David Haerle draws inspiration from his life, experiences, people, and observations of all that surrounds him. This again rings true with his new single “The Hills of Silver Lake,” where Haerle stays close to home, reflecting on his experience of growing up and growing older in the same Los Angeles-area neighborhood, watching life unfold across familiar streets and landmarks across the span of a lifetime. The intimate track is paired with a music video artfully shot and edited by director Michael Pottle. Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yac8Jdi9S7o “‘The Hills of Silver Lake’ is about living your adulthood in the neighborhood you grew up in. I think it gives you a special view of life as it goes by,” David explains. “You see once-upon-a-time landmarks change or be torn down. At restaurants you’ve been going to forever you watch the waiters age and retire. You see a young couple start a new family in your friend’s old house you played in as a kid. There’s the passing of people you knew and loved. And, of course, through all this, you realize you are also growing older. ‘The Hills of Silver Lake’ is my attempt to capture, in song, this particular experience of bearing witness, and about realizing that I, too, am just passing through.”
The track was written by David and produced alongside co-producer/mixer/engineer and frequent collaborator Jose Salazar. David, who sings the lead vocal and plays electric and acoustic rhythm guitars, is joined by his longtime band–Carson Cohen (bass, backing vocals, string arrangement), Ken Belcher (electric guitars), Reade Pryor (drums and percussion), and Jose Salazar (keyboards)–along with string players Leah Zeger (1st violin, 2nd violin and viola) and Derek Stein (cello).
Emily Grogan
EMILY GROGAN’s new single “Tell Your Friends” is a reminder that we all could have so much more if we embraced our shared humanity, creating compassion (“don’t kill your enemies / don’t you know that they’re just there to show you your worst side”), and step beyond the us vs. them mentality and our culture’s harmful focus on material wealth. Musically, the track’s dynamic flow follows the feeling of being overwhelmed by society, stepping back, and gaining a new perspective, from quiet contemplation to rocking abandon and back again. “Tell Your Friends” is about coping with the amount of chaos, division, and fear happening in the world. Grogan states: “I found myself pulling more inward, and in the moments when I stepped back into the world, I saw the chaos from a different perspective.
So much of what surrounds us seems built around fear.” (‘The TV blares to cover up what’s behind, I’ll cover your ears, and then I’ll cover mine’). “We are all part of something bigger,” according to Grogan. “I believe that when we move beyond fear and into compassion, that ‘we’ll walk through the fields where there’s no wrong or right and build us a tower of infinite light’.” In other words, we have the ability to create a more beautiful world, both in our personal lives and on a larger scale—“Tell Your Friends”! MUSICIANS: Emily Grogan: Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lead and backing vocals, piano, synth, Larry Dersch: Drums, Michele Cavallari: Synth, keyboards, Eric Donahue: Bass, Moog, Chad Raleigh: Electric Guitar.
Erik Rabasca
ERIK RABASCA is a Connecticut-based singer-songwriter and founder of Highest Frequency Records, currently performing at folk venues throughout Connecticut and the Hudson Valley. His forthcoming album New Scrolls (June 5, 2026) is his most focused and personal work yet — a fully-realized rootsy voyage through country folk & swing where classic roadhouse grit meets intimate storytelling, drawing on the lyrical spirit of Dylan, Marley, and Prine. With themes balancing mindful existence and the hereafter, energy and form, looming death and the will to live, New Scrolls shares hard-earned wisdom with weary optimism. No stranger to big moments, Erik Rabasca was hand-picked by Jon Batiste to open his Alive at Five concert series performance in Albany, NY. Rabasca has also opened for Grammy winners Mike Farris, SOJA and Easy Star All Stars.
New Scrolls arrives as Rabasca steps fully into the acoustic spotlight — stripped back, road-worn, and right where he belongs. Fully embracing and transmuting his influences, he performs with ease and joy, continually winning fans over in storied Connecticut venues like SPACE Ballroom, Milford Arts Council, Fairfield Theater Company, Bijou Theater and more. Rabasca will be actively performing through the fall as both a soloist and with The Connecticut Hope Collective at venues large (Sacred Heart University Theater) and small (Cantean), as well as CT Festivals in Bethany, New London and Glastonbury CT.
Personnel: Erik Rabasca-Lead Vocals/Guitars (1-8), Keyboards (2, 4, 6-7), Bass (3, 5, 7), JP Geoghegan-Drums (1-5, 7), Yako Prodis-Bass (1), Bobo Lavorgna-Bass (2, 4, 6, 8), Denise JonesBacking Vocals (3-8), Lys Guillorn, Chandra & Muddy Rivers-Backing Vocals (8), Shandy LawsonMandolin (8), Brian Larney-Keyboards (8), Frank Critelli-Announcer/Host (8).
Hope Levy
“Hope Levy gives voice to a forgotten genius with tenderness, humor, and soul.” —Los Angeles Hidden Gems
Connie Converse is a rediscovered trailblazer who disappeared, leaving her songs behind. Before Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, Connie Converse was writing deeply personal songs in 1950s New York City. Then one day in 1974, she packed up her car, drove out of the city, and vanished without a trace. Now singersongwriter and theatrical performer HOPE LEVY brings Connie’s haunting, witty, and emotionally honest songs to life in her acclaimed album, Hope Levy Sings Connie Converse! Interview with Hope Levy by NBC Palm Springs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1ycDImKxuo
Hope Levy is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, voice actress, and theatrical performer. She began singing as a child alongside legendary folk songwriter Malvina Reynolds and recorded the bonus track featured on the CD version of this album, “Smilin’,” a song co-written by Marla Hunt of the pioneering allfemale rock band Ace of Cups. Hope’s performance credits include appearances at the Hollywood Bowl, the voice of “Mom” in Boss Baby: Back in Business (Netflix), vocals in the Na’vi language for Avatar, and the “Welcome to Duloc” singer in Shrek. Hope Levy Sings Connie Converse! is Hope’s third album release and was inspired by her awardwinning touring theatrical concert, The Connie Converse Universe – Searching for the “Amelia Earhart of Folk Music.”
GIGI DeNISCO
Seasons is the newest offering from Florida singer-songwriter Gigi DeNisco, presenting a fusion of rock, blues, and adult contemporary styles with influences that include Aimee Mann, The Pretenders, and Curtis David Chapman. Writing and performing since she was young, DeNisco’s musical career has featured such highlights as opening for Willie Nelson, Boz Scaggs, Stevie Nicks, Keith Urban, and Michael Bolton, as well as being voted “Best Rock Vocalist” in the Miami New Times.
The songs of Seasons address faith, love, and contemporary issues of our time. Speaking of lead single “Sidetracked,” Gigi says “I wasn’t sure how the song would fit on the album, but it did! I had watched a sermon about being sidetracked and sat down to write the song on a day when I was angry at my boyfriend. It’s not really a personal song, though I think it’s one everyone can relate to.” “Blue Skies And The Rain,” recorded and produced by Fernando Perdomo (Carmine Appice, Marshall Crenshaw Band, Dave Kerzner), sees DeNisco shifting her focus to the environment, and humanity’s responsibility to maintain it. Another one of Gigi’s favorite tracks is “Everyday,” which is about love and treating the people in your life with kindness. “The song has a reggae beat and is so positive. I’m doing 3-part harmonies in the chorus – Maurice Gibb told me he loved how I harmonized with myself, I finally heard what he was referring to on ‘Everyday’.”
While faith is important to DeNisco, she doesn’t consider herself a “Christian artist.” Says Gigi, “I’m a secular artist who writes and a Christian who has drawn closer to God. My songs reflect that journey. If people who listen to Seasons have their guard up, I hope my songs help lower it and allow them to see things a little differently.”
Personnel: Gigi DeNisco: Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Jimi Fiano: Guitar, Mandolin, Dobro (1, 3-9), Steve Argy: Bass (3-9), Evoski “Muff” Cunningham: Drums (3-9), Mark “Muggy” Leach: Organ (3-9), Matt Coogan: Bass (1), Guido Marciano: Drums (1), J. Towne: Percussion (1), Fernando Perdomo: Guitar, Bass, Backing Vocals (2), Max Farbee: Organ (2), Guido Marciano: Drums (2).
Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice
“Greg’s vocals are top line on his new collection of songs. And he never stops innovating in his songwriting, having conversations with jazz, rock, funk, and reggae. Every note and beat has its own meaning and soul.” –Chris Kimsey (producer/engineer for the Stones, Frampton, and Duran Duran) “It was time.” That’s Greg Piccolo’s simple answer when asked, “Why now?” Why take on the demands, investment, and effort of a new release at seventy-five? The answer arrives in Who Knows What the Future Holds—his first major studio recording in 8 years. Following earlier releases on Fantasy Records and Black Top Records, this project reveals a different side of Piccolo. “This recording represents my alternate career as a singer-songwriter,” he says. “These are unpublished songs I’ve written over the years. I’ve opened my vault, and I’m grateful for the chance to finally share them.
I hope listeners find as much joy in them as I have in bringing them to life.” And with legendary producer Terry Manning (Tragically Hip, Staples Singers, Joe Walsh) at the board, you know the album is also going to sound great. Across eleven tracks, Piccolo turns inward, translating a lifetime into song—capturing the highs and lows, the grit and grace, the regrets and the resilience. It’s all there, delivered with wit, emotional clarity, and an artful use of double entendre. But reflection doesn’t come at the expense of rhythm. The immediate response is physical: foot-tapping, head-nodding, get-up-and-move energy. For those who have followed Piccolo since 1969—back to his teenage years playing throughout New England—this groove-forward spirit is no surprise. As a founding force behind Roomful of Blues, Piccolo helped shape a Grammy-nominated sound that powered one of the most enduring touring bands of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. During his tenure, Greg Piccolo wore many hats: lead singer, bandleader, and driving architect of Roomful of Blues’ signature horn-fueled groove. Today, he remains one of the premier tenor saxophonists performing live.
Whether playing or singing, Piccolo approaches each song with precision, purpose, and deep respect for the music. After more than six decades on the road, he still practices nearly every day—pushing himself, refining his craft, and living the music at his core. His contributions have been recognized with induction into the New England Music Hall of Fame and multiple Blues Music Award nominations. Now, with these eleven songs brought out of the vault and into the light, a new chapter begins. The vault, it turns out, is far from empty. Who knows what the future holds.
MUSICIANS: Greg Piccolo – vocals, tenor sax, horn section, Shinichi Otsu – piano, organ, synthesizer bass, backing vocals, Bob Ruggiero – drums, backing vocals, Paul Tomasello – bass, backing vocals, Dean Shot – guitar, Mark Kazanoff – baritone sax, Al Gomez – trumpet. Produced by Terry Manning (RIP).
Greg Piccolo
“Greg’s vocals are top line on his new album. And he never stops innovating in his songwriting, having conversations with jazz, rock, funk, and reggae. Every note and beat has its own meaning and soul.” –Chris Kimsey (producer/engineer for the Stones, Frampton, & Duran Duran)
“Don’t Tell Me The Truth” is the new single from singer/ songwriter/ saxophonist GREG PICCOLO’s forthcoming album, Who Knows What The Future Holds. “It was time.” That’s Piccolo’s response when asked, “Why now?” Why take on the demands, investment, and effort of a new release at seventy-five? The answer arrives with his first major studio recording in 8 years. Following earlier releases on Fantasy Records and Black Top Records, this project reveals a different side of Piccolo. “This recording represents my alternate career as a singer-songwriter,” he says. “These are unpublished songs I’ve written over the years, and I’m grateful for the chance to finally share them.”
For those who’ve followed Greg Piccolo’s career back as far as 1969—back to his teenage years playing throughout New England—this groove-forward spirit is no surprise. As a founding force behind Roomful of Blues, Piccolo helped shape the Grammy-nominated sound that powered one of the most enduring touring bands of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. During his tenure, he wore many hats: lead singer, bandleader, and driving architect of the band’s signature horn-fueled groove. Today, Greg Piccolo remains one of the premier tenor saxophonists on the stage and in the studio.
Whether playing or singing, he approaches each song with precision, purpose, and deep respect for the music. Piccolo’s latest single “Don’t Tell Me The Truth” is no exception: “I had a Memphis rock & roll groove on my mind, so I played it on my guitar and the words appeared! As with most songs I write, I start with a thought that turns into a title and I go from there. In the end, this song is a sad story with a great beat.” Greg Piccolo’s musical contributions have been acknowledged with induction into the New England Music Hall of Fame and multiple Blues Music Award nominations. Now, with a new single and album brought out of the vault and into the light, a new chapter begins. The vault, it turns out, is far from empty. Who knows what the future holds.
MUSICIANS Greg Piccolo: Vocals, Horn section/Tenor, Shinichi Otsu: Hammond Organ, Piano, BG Vocals, Bob Ruggiero: Drums, BG Vocals, Dean Shot: Guitar, Paul Tomasello: Bass BG Vocals, Mark Kazanoff: Horn Section/Baritone, Al Gomez: Horn Section/Trumpet. Produced by Terry Manning.
The Healers
The HEALERS have a new album coming, and the first single, “Some Nights,” is a meditation on memory, longing, and our capacity to find our way back to one another. Lifted by soaring harmonies, fiddle, pedal steel and shimmering acoustic guitars, the song sets the emotional compass for an album that embraces both life’s fractures and its enduring capacity for grace. The Healers 2 will mark the 10th full-length release from singer-songwriter Peter Hutchison (Empire of Light, Subduing Mara), reviving the acoustic-based ensemble he first assembled in the 1990s. The follow-up to the band’s breakthrough 2024 debut (Top 15 Relix, Top 40 Alt-Country, Top 100 AMA Americana Album Charts), The Healers 2 draws from the rich musical tradition of the Band, the Jayhawks, the Waterboys, Wilco, and Whiskeytown – an organic blend of Americana, folk, country, and Celtic influences that feels both timeless and unmistakably contemporary.
Joining Hutchison is an exceptional ensemble of Brooklyn musicians, including producer/musician Rod Hohl (The Silos, Yarn), ace drummer Konrad Meissner (The Silos, Syd Straw, Brandi Carlile, Freedy Johnston), multi-instrumentalist Luke Bergman (Bill Frisell, Andrew Bird, Cuong Vu), award-winning fiddler Minnie Jordan, acclaimed Americana vocalist Kara Suzanne, longtime collaborator Brian Wilkens (Empire of Light, Subduing Mara), and Bruce Martin (The Silos, Tom Tom Club).
John Primer
After completing a tribute to his humble beginnings in Mississippi, the three-time Grammy® nominated, Blues Hall of Fame artist, JOHN PRIMER decides to pay tribute to the greatest blues club in the world, Theresa’s Lounge, while he and his friends that played down there can still do it. All of these incredible artists got their start down in the basement of Theresa’s Lounge. They were taught how to be professional blues musicians by blues masters. John’s dream of becoming a musician came true at Theresa’s Lounge. It was like home to him and it changed his life forever.
John Primer is from Camden, MS in 1945. He was born on sharecropper land. Growing up working in the fields, searching for a better life, he migrated to Chicago with his mother in 1963. His blues career began on Maxwell St. playing for tips, to then getting his first steady gig at Theresa’s Lounge in the 70’s. John was the band leader for Junior Wells, Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, and Magic Slim before leading his own Real Deal Blues Band in 1995. He was taught by the masters and is one of the last real bluesmen in the world. He is the REAL DEAL! “The songs on John Primer and Friends’ Tribute to Theresa’s Lounge have a lot of meaning to me. These songs remind me of Theresa’s Lounge. You would hear my teachers singing them. ”Up in Heah“, is a song that Junior Wells would sing to kick off his set, I wrote “7 Nights for 7 Years” especially for this tribute. It’s about how hard I worked and paid my dues at Theresa‘s. I wrote “The Blues is King”, which tells how important it is to keep the true blues traditions intact and alive. Billy Branch sang “Sugar Sweet“, a Muddy Waters song. He was a huge influence on all of us, along with Willie Buck’s version of “Champagne and Reefer” and Carlos Johnson’s “She’s Nineteen Years Old”.
I wrote “We all Need Help”, in the memory of Theresa Needham. She was always giving to people in need. She taught me so much about how important it is to give to those that are in need. The song “Little by Little” is one of my favorite Junior Wells songs. Mary Lane was the only regular woman singer at Theresa’s. I had to include her song, “Mary’s Song” on this album. James Cotton sang John Watkins song, “Here I am Knockin’ at Your Door Again” at Theresa‘s so I asked John to sing it for us. I took John Watkins place after he quit Junior’s house band. The last song was sung every night by Sammy Lawhorn at Theresa’s, “Mean Old World” is a tribute to him. These songs and these musicians mean a lot to me.
We all got our start together at Theresa’s Lounge. We are all in our seventies, eighties and nineties now. I am so happy we were all healthy enough to make this tribute to Theresa’s Lounge together. I am happy to be able to pay tribute to Theresa. I hope you enjoy this album as much as I do.” – John Primer
Linda Marks
In her 16th studio album, produced in Nashville by Justine Blazer, including mandolin by Grand Ole Opry royalty Rhonda Vincent, fiddle by Adam Haynes, pedal steel by Smith Curry, keys by Bill Justine and a team of talented artists from the US & Europe, multi award winning singer songwriter LINDA MARKS offers her best songwriting yet. From gorgeous heartfelt ballads like “You’re Not Alone” to songs that will make you smile like “Gardener’s Lament,” Marks continues to write signature social impact songs like “Hidden Bloodlines, Hidden Scars,” “Momma Cries,” and “Pain Changes Everything.” Marks writes from the heart directly to yours.
The title song is about the Los Angeles wildfires set in an historical context. The album includes three duets and autobiographical material. Boston based singer songwriter Linda Marks is a healer at heart, known for lyric-driven social impact songs with singable, heartfelt melodies complemented by her clear, warm, expressive voice. Often compared to Carole King for her heartfelt piano-based songwriting and intimate storytelling, Joni Mitchell for her emotional honesty and lyrical depth, and Norah Jones for her smooth, jazz-influenced phrasing and soothing vocal tone, Marks’ music leaves the listener with a feeling of peace and hope.
Linda Marks has been a Finalist in the Great American Song Contest, the UK Songwriting Contest, and the International Singer Songwriter Awards. Marks has also been nominated for World Entertainment Awards,and Josie Music Awards, and has won multiple Global Music Awards and World Songwriting Awards. She was guest artist on a Grammy nominated album & is a Voting Member of the Recording Academy. “Marks’ songwriting skills have reached a point where is is among the best of them, famous or local.” —Bill Copeland News “A longtime fixture on the Boston music scene.” —The Boston Globe Production team includes Justine Blazer, Doug Hammer & Bobby Holland. Brad Blackwell for Dolby Atmos
The Massacoustics
The MASSACOUSTICS are an Americana duo from Western Massachusetts blending roots rock, altcountry, and classic storytelling into a raw, stripped-down sound powered by gritty guitars, bass, drums, and tight brothers’ harmony. Everything on Water Keeps Rising was recorded live, with drummer and bassist Matthew Thompson playing each instrument one handed — no loops or backing tracks, no studio tricks the band can’t reproduce on stage — demonstrating the band’s commitment to authenticity and capturing the concert sound that has made them a successful touring act. Guitarist and lead singer Andrew Thompson and drummer and bassist Matthew Thompson both made the move to Nashville in 1991.
As The Thompson Brothers on RCA Records, they toured across the U.S. and Europe — including Germany with Bill Wyman & the Rhythm Kings — and their earlier records feature guest appearances by Steve Earle, Sam Bush, Al Kooper, and Rusty Young of Poco. The brothers have also shared the stage with Willie Nelson and opened for Jerry Jeff Walker.
Official Video For “Water Keeps Rising” (Live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEaOfNEp3TE
On Water Keeps Rising a heartland rock sound meets evocative lyricism, with personal songs of hardship and resilience, joy and pain. The raw recording style compliments the album’s honest and heartfelt lyrics, resulting in a collection of songs that convey unvarnished truths. With a sound that sits comfortably alongside artists like Jason Isbell and other modern roots rock artists, The Massacoustics are building momentum through consistent touring, new releases, and grassroots audience growth. With their latest release Water Keeps Rising, The Massacoustics continue to prove that two brothers, a great story, and a lot of road miles & talent can still build something real. The Massacoustics are: Matthew Thompson (Drums, Bass, Vocals) and Andrew Thompson (Guitar, Vocals).
Name Droppers
The Name Droppers are dropping more than names this Spring with the release of their new single “Let’s Live Together” on HMG Recordings. The Connecticut based blues-rockers’ new track comes in advance of their 4th album of the same name on HMG Recordings, due out this summer. The band’s last three albums have seen consistent radio play and chart action on radio stations across the country and in Europe.
The Name Droppers features singer/songwriter/guitarist Rafe Klein, keyboardist Ron Rifkin, drummer Bobby T Torello, and bassist Scott Spray. Both Torello and Spray are former members of Johnny Winter’s band, and both have been inducted into the New England Music Hall of Fame. Torello has also performed with Michael Bolton and Grace Slick. Spray played bass on Winter’s final album, Step Back, which won the Grammy for Best Blues Album in 2015. Official Video for “Let’s Live Together” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc9HFv4IX5U “Let’s Live Together” also features the vocals of Simone Brown who has sung background on the band’s two previous releases “Cool Blue Shoes,” and “Starshine,” and is featured prominently on the new album. “The whole band is excited about releasing our 6th studio album,” says singer and guitarist Rafe Klein.
“It may be our best one yet. It’s soulful blues with a touch of R&B. Simone Brown, our backing vocalist, is fantastic, and on this album she shines.” The album was produced by Vic Steffens, who is a two-time New England Music Awards winner for Producer of the Year. “Let’s Live Together” also features the world-renowned musician Crispin Cioe on saxophone. As a member of the Uptown Horns, Crispin has toured and recorded with a list of artists that shaped rock & roll history like the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Peter Wolf, Joe Cocker, the Ohio Players, Tom Waits, and the list goes on. Crispin is also noted for his sax solo on the James Brown smash, “Living In America.”
MUSICIANS Rafe Klein – guitar, vocals, Scott Spray – bass, Bobby T Torello – drums, Ron Rifkin – keyboard, Simone Brown – vocals, Crispin Cioe – saxophone.
Neybas - Album
“Partying, dancing, and rock n roll. That’s precisely what the Neybas provide.” — MTV Online Hello, Earth is the sixth album from Connecticut based Alt-Americana-Classic-Rock-Jam-Band Neybas (pronounced “NAY-bahz”). Hello, Earth is an eclectic, sunny, and socially conscious LP, with a mix of rock genres, including funk, jam, ska, and alt-rock. Neybas’ music is lively and danceable, reflecting the sounds and vibes of the music of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s.
For decades, Neybas have been a favorite in the northeast. Their mix of hooky, upbeat original material combined with “deep cut” cover songs, helped them win a large following, multiple readers polls, and inclusion in The Essential Western New England Songbook. As an acclaimed live act Neybas has played with such artists as Georgia Satellites, Tom Snyder, Joan Osborne, Rick Derringer, and Ratt. Lyrically, Hello, Earth is concerned with the many facets of the human condition (“Certified Human. No AI” the cover proudly proclaims).
Both grounded and lighthearted, Neybas touch on everything from political consciousness to love, to history, to the possibility of human colonization of other planets, all backed by the band’s signature party-ready sound. Suitably, the album’s musical style is as varied and lifeaffirming as its lyrics, forging a sound that’s simultaneously classic and contemporary. “Live It Up” is a rowdy ska number about partying and enjoying life, followed by “Billionaires,” a tongue-incheek alt-rock song encouraging the ultra-wealthy to go to Mars so those of us who appreciate Earth can enjoy the planet without them.
The interplanetary theme continues on “Mission Control, Are You Receiving?,” which flips the perspective to that of a lonely astronaut pining for home. “Road to Mississippi” recounts the campaign of the Freedom Riders, re-examining their story and courage from a contemporary context. Hello, Earth is an album for the energetic and the introspective, the sound of a legendary live act skillfully translating their sound to recording.
Musicians:
Kevin Bornstein: Bass, Vocals, Nicholas “Toad” Eckert: Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Vocals, Emmet Hale: Drums, Vocals, Greg Marshall: Keyboards, Russ Waesche: Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Lap Steel, and Pedal Steel Guitars, Mandolin, Vocals. With: Alex Giosa: Percussion, John Bolduc: Additional Vocals, Percussion. Producer: John Bolduc. www.Neybas.com
Neybas
“Are You Ready?,” an edgy alternative rock song, is the new single from NEYBAS’ forthcoming album, Hello, Earth, due out March, 2026. Neybas (pronounced “nay-bahz”), are an Alt-Americana Trad Rock Jam band from Connecticut. Hello, Earth is their sixth studio LP. Neybas’ music is energetic and danceable, reflecting the sounds and vibes of the music from the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. For decades, Neybas have been a favorite in the northeast. Their mix of hooky, upbeat original material combined with “deep track” cover songs, helped them win a large following and multiple readers polls and awards over the years — including “Best Original Music” and “Best Live Performance” in the Hartford, CT area.
MUSICIANS Kevin Bornstein – Bass & vocals, Nicholas “Toad” Eckert – Background vocals, Emmet Hale – Drums, Russ Waesche – Guitars & vocals, Alex Giosa – Cowbell
Paul Totten
Brightland Shines is the independent debut release of Paul Totten, a percussionist turned keyboardist and singer/songwriter. Paul earned his BA in Percussion Performance, playing steel drum and touring the West coast. After college, Totten played drums in local L.A. bands at various locations, including the Southern California Cajun Festival with Le Trureaux Delta Band, and with The Hansen Family Band at movie wrap parties and in numerous musical productions. During covid times, Paul rediscovered the piano and a love for writing that sprouted from the loss of opportunities to play live and a need to process life in difficult times. He also discovered his voice and his individual creative expression.
Within a few years, guided by master pianist Mark Harrison (Jimmy Haslip, SNL, John Molo) and outstanding vocalist Stefano Langone (American Idol), 10 songs emerged as a package tied together with themes of loss, redemption, acceptance, love, differentiation, the artist’s journey and hope amidst trials. Brightland Shines is a beautiful place somewhere over yonder. It’s a soulful, free place where there’s plenty of room, but there’s also a price to pay—love’s game beckons you to ante up, and it’s the only game in town. Produced by Woody Aplanalp (Aloe Blacc, Lauryn Hill, Kamasi Washington), @bonsaiuniverse, Mastered by Jack Doutt (Flock Of Dimes, Olivia Rodrigo). Personnel: Woody Alpanalp – Bass, Vocals (all tracks), Jason Chesney – Vocals (all tracks), Lonn Hayes – Drums (all tracks), Jacqui Malouf – Vocals (10), Nate LaPointe – Guitars (1,4,7,8,9), Steve Riolo – Guitars (2,3,5,6,10), Paul Totten – Keys, Vocals, Harmonica, Percussion, Accordion
Randy Noonan
RANDY NOONAN’s new release Imaginary Journey consists of four songs and is essentially about traveling. The first track, “World of Laughter,” is about defying gravity and ascending to a magical place beyond the skies. Since this is physically impossible, the lyrics point to the imagination as being the vehicle that allows the listener to picture and, in a sense, travel to such a place. It’s also about peace and allowing yourself to be authentic by removing the mask from your face with no fear of judgement from others because others are doing it freely too. “Take Me There” brings us back down to earth where a romantic couple discusses leaving for a place over the horizon where life can be better.
The lyrics paint a picture of where they are now and how they will begin their journey by setting sail to a new destination inside their minds while lying by a campfire under crystal clear stars. “Trip to Tennessee” is about a futuristic time when hypersonic travel will be possible for everyday people. It would take under fifteen minutes to reach Nashville from NYC when traveling at hypersonic speed. Breakfast and dinner in Tennessee with lunch squeezed in at New York would be possible in the same day! Imaginary Journey’s final track, “Breaking Point,” is about a lady experiencing a breakdown over the phone while talking to her boyfriend and driving her car on a dark desert road to California. She knows that by the time she crosses the state line the sun will begin to rise and relieve her from the previous night’s pitch-dark drive.
She’ll soon reunite with her lover and they’ll realize that their lives, at least for now, seem to be a twisted game, and the only solution is to keep rolling along singing their songs. The cover art for Imaginary Journeys was designed to give visuals of all four songs on the record. If you look closely you’ll notice details that reflect the themes of the various tracks. MUSICIANS Randy Noonan: Vocals, drums, percussion, rhythm guitar, John Spignesi: Lead and rhythm guitars, Ben McNamara: Lead, rhythm, and bass guitars, Lucas Dellaporta: keyboards, Joe Jeffery: Bass guitar.
Ray Barnard
For RUBY OTIS, no time is better than now. Ruby Otis is a music project by Los Angeles singer songwriter Sabrina Judge: soulful vocals rooted in truth. Sabrina writes intimate songs about the human condition – music for today that bears an understanding of what came before it. “Weather Systems” is Ruby Otis’ new single from an upcoming EP release, produced and mixed by Aaron Glascock, Sabrina’s husband. Aaron is an Oscar nominated sound designer and drummer who cut his teeth in the early LA punk scene. “Weather Systems” is intimate and transportive.
Sabrina sings the ballad with comforting guidance in the face of uncertainty. Sabrina’s musical path started in the late ‘80s when she co-founded an acoustic duo that played the vital Angelino coffee shop scene. In 1992, the duo blossomed into Wheel, a power trio that delivered dynamic alt.rock and became a regular in the Los Angeles alternative scene. The band appeared in Steven Soderbergh’s film The Underneath, performing “Fall From Mine,” which is also on the soundtrack. In 2002, Sabrina released an independent self-titled album featuring the song “I Remember,” which was featured on Dawson’s Creek. Since then, many moons have cycled, illuminating Sabrina’s soulful words and music. This is Ruby Otis!
MUSICIANS: Sabrina Judge – vocals, piano, keyboard, Ben Getting – Bass, John Palmer – Drums, percussion.
Ricky Z.
In his illustrious 25-year career as a guitarist, Ricky Z. (Zahariades) has worked with a number of legendary acts. Ricky Z.’s career has included recording or performing with artists such as BTS, JPEGMAFIA, Josh Groban, Steven Tyler, John Fogerty, Paul Anka, Alan Parsons and Latin Grammy winners Juan Gabriel and Beto Cuevas. Ricky Z. has also spent time working in musical theater with the acclaimed Center Theater Group in Los Angeles, and in film, television, and video games. Back to the Truth is Ricky Z.’s sophomore solo album, a return to his roots in the Americana traditions of Blues, Rock N’ Roll, Cajun, Gospel, and Jazz. “Congo Square” is a rip-roaring blues rocker about American music history replete with a smokin’ climactic solo from Ricky Z. “Time Served” is an aching tale of love’s longing accompanied by Ricky’s impassioned vocals and wailing Blues guitar. The instrumental title track sees Ricky showing off the skill that earned him his place as an in-demand player, soloing up and down the neck with taste and technique.
Ricky shows off his bayou influences on the Louisiana-inflected “We Make a Good Gumbo,” featuring accordionist Teddy Andreadis (Guns N’ Roses). Ricky’s cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” is a worthy addition to the canon of covers of the song, the instrumental sparse and tasteful. After a long career of supporting a line of influential artists, Ricky returns to his original voice, he ventures Back to the Truth. Personnel: Drums: Chad Cromwell, Jimmy Branly, Herman Matthews, Larry Mitchell, Bass: Jimmy Earl, Larry Kimpel, Ricky Z. Accordion: Teddy Andreadis, Piano: Ed Roth, Ricky Z. B3 Organ: Billy Steinway, Carey Frank, Ed Roth, Ricky Z. Vocals: Teresa James, Carol Hatchett, Ricky Z., Percussion: Ricky Z.
Ruby Otis
For RUBY OTIS, no time is better than now. Ruby Otis is a music project by Los Angeles singer songwriter Sabrina Judge: soulful vocals rooted in truth. Sabrina writes intimate songs about the human condition – music for today that bears an understanding of what came before it. “Weather Systems” is Ruby Otis’ new single from an upcoming EP release, produced and mixed by Aaron Glascock, Sabrina’s husband. Aaron is an Oscar nominated sound designer and drummer who cut his teeth in the early LA punk scene. “Weather Systems” is intimate and transportive.
Sabrina sings the ballad with comforting guidance in the face of uncertainty. Sabrina’s musical path started in the late ‘80s when she co-founded an acoustic duo that played the vital Angelino coffee shop scene. In 1992, the duo blossomed into Wheel, a power trio that delivered dynamic alt.rock and became a regular in the Los Angeles alternative scene. The band appeared in Steven Soderbergh’s film The Underneath, performing “Fall From Mine,” which is also on the soundtrack. In 2002, Sabrina released an independent self-titled album featuring the song “I Remember,” which was featured on Dawson’s Creek. Since then, many moons have cycled, illuminating Sabrina’s soulful words and music. This is Ruby Otis!
MUSICIANS: Sabrina Judge – vocals, piano, keyboard, Ben Getting – Bass, John Palmer – Drums, percussion.
Slack Key 'Ohana
Some songs instantly transport you somewhere else. The sound of an ukulele. The warmth of a tropical breeze. A favorite drink in hand as the sun dips below the horizon. That spirit comes alive on “Mai Tais in Paradise,” the joyful new single from award-winning family trio SLACK KEY ʻOHANA. The track serves as the first release from the group’s forthcoming album, The ʻOhana Sessions, due August 7 of Pacific Records. Warm, breezy, and effortlessly inviting, “Mai Tais in Paradise” captures everything listeners have come to love about Slack Key ʻOhana: rich three-part vocal harmonies, uplifting musicianship, and the kind of carefree island storytelling that makes everyday worries feel a world away. Co-written by frontman Brian Witkin, the song is inspired by one of his favorite tropical traditions: the iconic Mai Tai; and the simple joy of slowing down long enough to savor life’s moments. “‘Mai Tais in Paradise’ is really about creating a feeling,” says Witkin. “It’s about being present, appreciating where you are, and finding those moments that allow you to escape, even if only for a few minutes. We wanted the song to feel like a mini vacation.”
The essence of Slack Key ʻOhana remains remarkably simple. At its core, the group is still a family making music together. That legacy runs especially deep through Joe Witkin, a founding member of the legendary rock-and-roll group Sha Na Na, who famously performed at the original Woodstock Festival. Today, that multi-generational musical heritage continues through Slack Key ʻOhana’s distinctive blend of Hawaiian slack key guitar, ukulele, island rhythms, blues influences, and heartfelt storytelling. Through more than 100 performances annually across Hawaiʻi and the mainland United States, Slack Key ʻOhana continues to share its message of family, community, and aloha with audiences around the world. The ʻOhana Sessions will be available not only digitally, but also on translucent green 12-inch vinyl, CD, and cassette, offering listeners a variety of ways to experience the warmth and authenticity at the heart of the project.
Sounding Arrow
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix9dgrQbvZI
SOUNDING ARROW’s new single “Glimmerglass” was written by band leader Scott Kinnebrew on a road trip with his wife last Fall. According to Kinnebrew, “we were in New York state and needed a break— Glimmerglass State Park was the closest campground on the map. It was a beautiful park, and the name alone warranted a song. I was about to start a marketing campaign for our new album Skyman (released 4/10/26) and ‘Glimmerglass’ is about the anxiety that comes from putting new music out into the world.” Skip ahead to Christmas Day, 2025—Scott fell down the basement stairs and dislocated his shoulder. “Promotion for Skyman was starting in a few months,” says Kinnebrew. “I had booked a tour, hired a marketing team, still had a few tracks to finish, and suddenly my left arm was in a sling. I actually ended up recording the Casio keyboard parts with one hand. Once my arm healed up I recorded the bass and guitar parts, and had my friend Katie Richter add trumpet. My buddy Joe Edel added drums and mixed the song, and as always, Dewey Thomas mastered.”
Over some 30 years, Scott Kinnebrew has shared the stage with a long list of renowned artists he admires, including The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Sturgill Simpson, Dawes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lissie, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Blind Melon, Steve Miller Band, Gov’t Mule, and The Doobie Brothers. His former band, Truth & Salvage Co., released two records on Sony’s Megaforce label, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, toured Iraq to perform for U.S. troops in 2009, and racked up 250,000 road miles in five years.
Sounding Arrow
“The aesthetic of this record matches perfectly the lyrical meaning within the songs, summoning evenkeeled positivity and hope. Spinning this record improves whatever space you’re in.” — Seth Avett, The Avett Brothers “The weightlessness of the vocals, the way their melodies cascade around jangly tones unfurls into immersive storytelling.” — Glide Magazine Veteran recording artist Scott Kinnebrew returns with Skyman, the newest release from his solo project, SOUNDING ARROW. An ode to easeful living, the soundscape of Skyman feels intimate, layered, and expansive. Co-produced by Gary Jules (“Mad World” from the Donnie Darko soundtrack) and mixed by Bill Reynolds (Band of Horses, The Avett Brothers), Skyman weaves a vivid sonic landscape rich with the textures of rock, folk, country, blues, British invasion, R&B, and pop. It’s a brew that resists classification, as it lands somewhere between tradition and invention — what Kinnebrew thinks of as “sonic impressionism.” The songs on Skyman are rooted in a personal narrative, but stretch far beyond autobiography, they sound like they could be telling anyone’s story. From Kinnebrew: “Gary calls it ‘the last great American novel’, I call it cool like the rock you find on the beach that ends up on your dashboard.”
Official Video for “Why You Frontin?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewrYAzFFHPc
Over some 30 years, Scott Kinnebrew has shared the stage with a long list of renowned artists he admires, including The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Sturgill Simpson, Dawes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lissie, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Blind Melon, Steve Miller Band, Gov’t Mule, and The Doobie Brothers. His former band, Truth & Salvage Co., released two records on Sony’s Megaforce label, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, toured Iraq to perform for U.S. troops in 2009, and racked up 250,000 road miles in five years. Produced by Scott Kinnebrew & Gary Jules. Engineered by Scott Kinnebrew at Captain’s Quarters, Asheville, NC & Gary Jules at Carport Recorders, Asheville, NC. Mixed by Bill Reynolds at Fleetwood Shack, Nashville, TN.
MUSICIANS Scott Kinnebrew: acoustic guitar, vox, lap steel, harmonica, percussion, bass, keys, harmonica; Gary Jules: drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, banjo, mandolin; Bill Reynolds: bass; Ben Peeler: lap steel, Katie Crawford: background vox.
Sounding Arrow
“The aesthetic of this record matches perfectly the lyrical meaning within the song, summoning even-keeled positivity and hope.” —Seth Avett, The Avett Brothers
Veteran recording artist and touring musician Scott Kinnebrew is back with a second single, “Lucky Shaman,” from his solo project SOUNDING ARROW. What began as a series of bedroom demos evolved into a fully realized ode to easeful living. As with the entire forthcoming album Skyman, both the music and message feel intimate, layered, expansive. As Kinnebrew explains, “the track is about a shaman whose love was humble enough to save the whole world. Although it may seem conceptually deep, it’s set to a buttshaking Brit blues invasion groove.“
Official Video for Sounding Arrow’s “Lucky Shaman” https://youtu.be/fkYyZmzbC5U
Co-produced by Gary Jules (“Mad World” from the Donnie Darko soundtrack) and mixed by Bill Reynolds (Band of Horses, The Avett Brothers). Over some 30 years, Scott Kinnebrew has shared the stage with a long list of renowned artists, including The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Sturgill Simpson, Dawes, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lissie, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Blind Melon, Steve Miller Band, Gov’t Mule, and The Doobie Brothers. His former band, Truth & Salvage Co., released two records on Sony’s Megaforce label, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, toured Iraq to perform for U.S. troops in 2009, and racked up 250,000 road miles in five years.
MUSICIANS Scott Kinnebrew- vocals, guitar, bass, keys, percussion Gary Jules- drums, guitar
Tobin Mueller and Tomás Martínez Vol. 1
“One continually has the sense that the piano is Mueller’s alter ego and when he sits down to play, to arrange or improvise, he is engaging in an exciting dialogue of discovery with his inner self.” – Fanfare Magazine Pianist-composer Tobin Mueller has teamed up with heralded saxophonist Tomás Martinez and others to create a fresh sound as presented in Mueller’s Blue Side (Vol. 1), which will be released April 21, 2026. The recordings were mixed and mastered at Factory Underground Studio, produced by Kenny Cash, as well as Mueller himself. The warmth and context of each piece brings to mind the great studios of the past. They put Mueller in the room with the performers, surrounded by a widely mic’d piano and the fullness of Martinez’s saxophone. A truly masterful set, worthy of multiple listens.
Blue Side Vol. 1 runs the jazz gauntlet, from contemporary jazz, blues, bee-bop, post-bop, with a little chill thrown in. Most are intimate duets, scaled down arrangements (which is a departure for from Mueller’s recent albums). The tunes demonstrate the breadth of Mueller’s writing. He has recorded with Grammy winners Dave Brubeck, Ron Carter, Michael Hedges, Donny McCaslin, Jon Anderson (from Yes), Brian Welch (“Head” from Korn), Bob Lanzetti (Snarky Puppy), Carl Fischer, Sal Giorgianni, Roy Agee, as well as Grammy nominees Dane Richeson (Blue Note Records), Ken Schaphorst (Jazz Composers Alliance), Janet Planet, Noah Hoffeld (Brad Mehldau) and more.
Tobin Mueller has collaborated with Grammy winner and Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Paul Nelson on two albums (Prestidigitation and Standard Deviations). Contributions on Mueller’s recordings from famous drummers include Scott Rockenfield (Queensrÿche), Ruben de Ruiter (Amsterdam Funk Orchestra, John Patitucci Band), Lamar Moore (Lettuce), Mike Nappi (J Geils Band). Early in his career, Mueller had the honor of playing with Maynard Ferguson. He appears on over 40 albums.
www.TobinMueller.com
Tobin Mueller and Tomás Martínez Vol. 2
Blue Side Vols. 1 & 2 helps solidify the unique voice of veteran composer Tobin Mueller, as well as the emerging talent of Tomás Martinez, a young alto saxophonist who should be watched closely. The combination of the two has produced an astounding collection, notable for its breadth of emotions, beauty and innovative sound. Critics have heralded Mueller’s composition style as “Impressionistic Modernism,” a next stage development of modal jazz, incorporating aspects of classical romanticism as well as lyrical impressionism. The tracks “Yin Yang” and “Dénouement” are excellent examples, but perhaps best is “Phases of the Moon” in which Martinez plays the alto across the entire range of the instrument, from lowest note to altissimo.
Breathtaking. Others have associated Mueller with “instrumental storytelling,” a nod to his stream-of-consciouness melodies and arranging prowess, resulting in emotive narratives. “Fallout Shelter,” with its chilling sirens and howling moments, surrounded by passages that suggests both alarm and resilience, is a case in point. Blue Side Vols. 1 & 2 runs the jazz gauntlet, from contemporary jazz, blues, bee-bop, post-bop, with a little chill thrown in. Most are intimate duets, scaled down arrangements (which is a departure from Mueller’s recent albums), including a gorgeous rendition of Gershwin’s “Summertime” and numerous tunes that demonstrate the breadth of Mueller’s writing, such as the heartfelt and evocative “The Shape of Love” and the cinematic, soaring “Just Above the Ground,” featuring a gorgeous saxophone contribution from Martinez. Tobin Mueller has recorded with Grammy winners Dave Brubeck, Ron Carter, Michael Hedges, Donny McCaslin, Jon Anderson (from Yes), Brian Welch (“Head” from Korn), Bob Lanzetti (Snarky Puppy), Carl Fischer, Sal Giorgianni, Roy Agee, as well as Grammy nominees Dane, Ken Schaphorst, Janet Planet, Noah Hoffeld (Brad Mehldau) and more.
Personnel: Tobin Mueller: Acoustic Piano, Standup Bass, Tomás Martinez: Alto & Tenor Saxophones, Juan Torres Fernández: Alto & Tenor Saxophones (1,12), Shahar Haziza: Drums (1,12,27), Ruben de Ruiter: Finger Cymbals, Chimes, Bodhran.