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San Francisco Bay-Area’s Carmen Ratti Band Featuring Jill Dineen Announces Upcoming Album, Come to Me, and New Label Partnership

San Francisco Bay-Area’s Carmen Ratti Band Featuring Jill Dineen Announces Upcoming Album, Come to Me, and New Label Partnership

Posted February 23, 2026 at 5:21 pm | 2 comments

Northern California’s blues scene is buzzing as the Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen prepares to release their highly anticipated second studio album, Come to Me, on May 8th. The announcement follows the band’s recent signing with MoMojo Records,

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Devil’s Cut Set To Release Debut Album ‘Roadkill’ April 24th and More!

Devil’s Cut Set To Release Debut Album ‘Roadkill’ April 24th and More!

Posted February 10, 2026 at 8:44 pm | 2 comments

Country and metal music have been flirting for years, but Kentucky hybrid Devil’s Cut just hits differently. On their hugely cathartic and relatable 2026 debut album, ROADKILL, the Louisville band harnesses anthemic metalcore to authentic country imagery and melody to massive effect.

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A Note To You From The Legendary John McEuen of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

A Note To You From The Legendary John McEuen of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Posted February 6, 2026 at 2:27 pm | 2 comments

With NGDB and on my own I have made music “for you”; it is people such as yourself that I hope hear what I do. And, to have it ‘reach’ them is amazing. I tour a bit, but if you wanted to find out more – the back stories of things I have done – go to a show

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Acoustic Blues Masters Corey Harris, Alvin Youngblood, Guy Davis Join Forces On Fight On!  True Blues Vol. 2

Acoustic Blues Masters Corey Harris, Alvin Youngblood, Guy Davis Join Forces On Fight On! True Blues Vol. 2

Posted February 2, 2026 at 1:31 pm | No comments

Three of today’s deepest, most decorated acoustic blues masters reunite to summon ancestral spirits with songs both long remembered and newly created on Fight On! True Blues Vol. 2, set for release April 17th

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Jake Shimabukuro Finds Stillness and Nature’s Rhythm on New Acoustic Album Calm Seas, Out January 30

Jake Shimabukuro Finds Stillness and Nature’s Rhythm on New Acoustic Album Calm Seas, Out January 30

Posted January 21, 2026 at 5:26 pm | No comments

World-renowned ‘ukulele artist Jake Shimabukuro is set to release his highly anticipated new album, Calm Seas, on January 30, 2026. Blending masterful technique with emotional depth, the acoustic ambient album marks a reflective new chapter in Shimabukuro’s creative journey

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Gibson at NAMM Kick Off Unveils an All-New Product Range

Gibson at NAMM Kick Off Unveils an All-New Product Range

Posted January 21, 2026 at 1:41 pm | No comments

Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand that has shaped the sound of generations, returns to the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, this week with a powerful statement of innovation, craftsmanship, and artist-driven purpose. For more than a century, Gibson has been among the most played and beloved brands worldwide

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Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickups: Sound flexibility Beyond Limits

Fishman Fluence Acoustic Pickups: Sound flexibility Beyond Limits

Posted January 12, 2026 at 9:42 am | No comments

Fishman recently released 3 acoustic guitar pickups featuring Fluence technology (multiple voices and no copper wire winding): Rock Icon, Nashville Legend, and Spotlight. The Fluence technology gives them unprecedented sound flexibility. Let’s take a closer look…

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Latin Grammy Winner Berta Rojas’ New Release “The Journey of Strings” – A Musical Journey Through Songs, Images & Stories

Latin Grammy Winner Berta Rojas’ New Release “The Journey of Strings” – A Musical Journey Through Songs, Images & Stories

Posted December 29, 2025 at 6:20 am | 2 comments

The fulfilment of a dream for Latin Grammy-winning classical guitarist Berta Rojas, “The Journey of Strings” weaves a fascinating tale of musical transformation. Presented across various formats—vinyl, streaming, videos, and book with innovative augmented reality

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Metal Guitarist David K. Starr Releases “Not Dead Yet”

Metal Guitarist David K. Starr Releases “Not Dead Yet”

Posted December 4, 2025 at 2:26 pm | No comments

Press Release Source: Chipster PR & Consulting, Inc. Veteran metal guitarist/bassist David K. Starr (WildeStarr, Vicious Rumors, Chastain) returns with a slamming new track and video “Not Dead Yet” is Dave’s own testimony of life’s twists and turns after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2020. Dave says… “I originally started writing the song about […]

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Folk legends John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton new January duo album & 2026 Tour

Folk legends John McCutcheon and Tom Paxton new January duo album & 2026 Tour

Posted November 22, 2025 at 3:47 pm | No comments

In early August 2021, John McCutcheon reached out to his longtime friend Tom Paxton with a simple idea: why not use Zoom—a newly essential tool in those pandemic days—to connect, ease the isolation of COVID, and maybe write a few songs together?  

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