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WENDELL HOLMES OF ACCLAIMED SOUL/BLUES BAND THE HOLMES BROTHERS WRITES OPEN LETTER AS HE ENTERS HOSPICE

Wendell Holmes, vocalist, guitarist, pianist and songwriter of the critically acclaimed soul/blues band The Holmes Brothers, penned an open letter to his friends and fans as he entered hospice care. Wendell recently retired from touring when he was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. Holmes Brothers drummer Willie “Popsy” Dixon died on January 9, 2015 of complications Read more

Sam Lee has just released the video for “Blackbird” the first single from his forthcoming album “The Fade in Time”

Mercury Prize nominated artist Sam Lee has just debuted the video for his new single “Blackbird” – the song is featured on his new album “The Fade in Time” (available June 16). Impassioned and hugely ambitious in scope, The Fade In Time is a major statement from an artist and group extending the borders of Read more | Watch the video for "Blackbird"

Bhi Bhiman’s new video for “Moving to Brussels” – featuring a Whiplash Parody with Keegan-Michael Key – has been posted on Slate, College Humor, and more!

Bhi Bhiman’s newest video, for his single “Moving To Brussels” has been posted and tweeted by College Humor, Slate, A.V. Club, Splitsider,  Wits Radio, and more. The video features Bhi Bhiman and Keegan-Michael Key (of Key & Peele) in a hilarious parody of the movie Whiplash. Check out the full video here For more info Read more | Watch the video for "Moving to Brussels"

Congratulations to Rhiannon Giddens and Hubby Jenkins on their Americana Music Awards Nominations

Congratulations to Rhiannon Giddens and Hubby Jenkins on their Americana Music Awards Nominations Rhiannon Giddens is nominated for Artist of the year, Rhiannon Giddens debut solo album “Tomorrow is my Turn” is nominated for “Album of the Year”, and Hubby Jenkins, who performs as part of Rhiannon’s band, is nominated for “Multi-instrumentalist of the year” Read more | Read the full list of Americana Music Awards Nominees here

Della Mae’s new, self-titled album featured in The New York Times (Released May 12 on Rounder)

Della Mae’s third full length album, which will be released on May 12 (Rounder) is currently featured in The New York Times – with the Times saying the album “Shows a leap in confidence” for the band! The Times goes on to say “The group’s lead singer, Celia Woodsmith, has strong projection, a smoky tone Read more | Read the New York Times feature here

Watch the broadcast live of “The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at The White House” Featuring Rhiannon Giddens!

You can now watch the broadcast of “The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at The White House” which took place on April 14. The event was hosted my Michelle Obama and Rhiannon performed along such greats as Aretha Franklin, Emmy Lou Harris, and Lyle Lovett among others! See the President speak at the performance, here For Read more | Visit The White House Live website

The Steel Wheels New Album, “Leave Some Things Behind”, Available now via Big Ring Records

The Steel Wheels new album, “Leave Some Things Behind”, is officially released today (April 14) Via Big Ring Records.  The album is available for purchase in The Steel Wheels Store. The Steel Wheels also released their first video off the album – Worn Wool, Soft Leather – check out the video below! For more info Read more | Purchase the album here

Heather Maloney named one of SPIN Magazine’s “5 Artists to Watch in April 2015”

Congratulations to Heather Maloney – who was just listed in SPIN Magazine’s list of 5 Artists to Watch in April 2015. SPIN describes her forthcoming album, Making Me Break, as “rounded and lushly warm”. Heather’s Album, Making Me Break, will be released April 28 via Signature Sound Recordings To read the full feature on SPIN Read more | See the SPIN feature here

Dom Flemons to host “Leadbelly at 125: A Tribute to an American Songster” At The Kennedy Center on April 25

Dom Flemons will be the host of “Leadbelly at 125: A Tribute to an American Songster” at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC on April 25. The event will include performances and appearances by Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, and Buddy Miller with Viktor Krauss, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Billy Hector, Valerie June, Shannon McNally, Josh White Read more | Purchase Tickets to "Leadbelly at 125"