Nora Brown returned to Tiny Desk with fiddler, Stephanie Coleman. The two played three tunes, featuring two tracks from their new EP: “Across the Rocky Mountain”/”The Old Blue Bonnet,” “Lady of the Lake,” and “Copper Kettle.” Watch the full Tiny Desk episode here: Brown’s first Tiny Desk appearance took place three years ago in her Read more | Nora Brown Tiny Desk

Two Concerted Efforts artists, Rhiannon Giddens and Eliane Elias, have received nominations for the 65th annual GRAMMY awards. Giddens has been nominated in two categories; Best American Roots Performance for “You Louisiana Man” and Best Americana Album for You’re The One. See Rhiannon Giddens’ past nominations and wins on the official GRAMMY website HERE. Elias Read more

Kevin Burt has a new album on the way; Thank You, Brother Bill: A Tribute to Bill Withers will be released January 5th, 2024 with Gulf Coast Records. Pre-order for the album is available HERE. Kevin Burt’s Album Credits and Track Listing Below: Kevin Burt – Guitar, Harmonica, Lead VocalsScot Sutherland – BassKen Valdez – Read more | Pre-order Kevin Burt's Album

Rhiannon Giddens interviewed with guest host Michael Kosta on The Daily Show the dove into conversations about her career, the banjo, new album You’re The One and song “Another Wasted Life,” which we covered recently here. Watch her full 11-minute interview here: And her on-air performance of “Another Wasted Life” here: Giddens interview precedes the Pulitzer Prize Read more | The Daily Show Interview

Americana UK shared their Top 10 Greatest Americana Artists listing Rhiannon Giddens amongst artists such as John Prine, Lucinda Williams, and more. Andrew Folish writes, “These are people whose legacy, I believe, will have a lasting impact, connecting with listeners for many years to come and inspiring musicians of the future.” Read the full article Read more | Americana UK Top 10 Americana Artists

Following last years release of Matt Ponds’ newest project, The Natural Lines, debut album, he has retuned as Matt Pond PA with new single, “Imagining Everything.” Read more on The Natural Lines and Matt Pond PA’s new release on Brooklyn Vegan here: https://www.brooklynvegan.com/matt-pond-pa-return-with-new-single-imagining-everything/ See the “Imagining Everything” Music Video here: For more info and upcoming Read more | "Imagining Everything" Music Video

“Another Wasted Life” was written in memory of Kalief Browder who died after spending 2 years in solitary confinement for a crime he did not commit, and the video features 22 exonerated men who spent over 500 years in prison between them. The Pennsylvania Innocence Project helped put the video together to commemorate the 10th annual Read more | "Another Wasted Life" Video

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy are thrilled to announce a February 2024 tour incelebration of R.E.M.’s iconic 1983 debut album, Murmur. Spanning several stops acrossthe US, including shows in Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, Athens, and more, the tour willsee Shannon (vocals) and Narducy (guitar)–along with Jon Wurster (drums), Dag Juhlin(guitar), Nick Macri (bass), and Vijay Tellis-Nayak Read more

#1 Debut on Billboard Blues Chart Radio charts: #1 Roots Music Report Blues Song Chart – “Save It For The Next Fool” #1 Roots Music Report Blues Album Chart #1 Roots Music Report California Album Chart For more information and all tour dates, go to Coco Montoya’s artist page. Read more

The New York Times ran a feature on Rhiannon Giddens last week, written by Jon Pareles, discussing her musical missions, accolades, and new album coming out this month. Pareles writes “She offers bluesy, racy and playful tracks on the first full album of just her own songs”. Read the full article here! For more information Read more | Check out The New York Times article here