VARIALS – SHARE “CIRCLES” VIDEO.
NEW ALBUM SCARS FOR YOU TO REMEMBER OUT 14TH OCTOBER VIA FEARLESS RECORDS Philadelphia quintet VARIALS — Mitchell Rogers [vocals], Mike Foley [bass], James Hohenwarter [guitar], Shane Lyons [guitar], and Sean Rauchut [drums] — recently announced their new album Scars For You to Remember. The metallic juggernaut is their third long player and […]
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DAEDRIC release new single ‘Coldharbour’, out now via FiXT.
Daedric returns with a somber official music video for their dark new industrial rock single “Coldharbour.” Continuing where they left off with “Wretched” Daedric pushes into a more cinematic rock direction. Directed by Brittany Davis, the music video contrasts dark and light themes, with an enigmatic, […]
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ELEINE – ‘Acoustic In Hell’ [EP] coming October 14th.
A good song is a good song. Enough with the banalities, you say? Why? There’s actually a lot of truth to it! A good song has to work in whatever environment it is staged – be it full-blown oversized stadium rock or an intimate acoustic […]
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Daedric returns with a somber official music video for their dark new industrial rock single “Coldharbour.” Continuing where they left off with “Wretched” Daedric pushes into a more cinematic rock direction. Directed by Brittany Davis, the music video contrasts dark and light themes, with an enigmatic, […]
NewsDaedric returns with a somber official music video for their dark new industrial rock single “Coldharbour.” Continuing where they left off with “Wretched” Daedric pushes into a more cinematic rock direction. Directed by Brittany Davis, the music video contrasts dark and light themes, with an enigmatic, lack-robed wraith figure roaming a gloomy forest and an obscure face singing through folds of white fabric for an overall mysterious and mystical atmosphere.
Featuring the sultry vocals of lead Kristyn Hope with provocative lyrics fused over synthesizers, pulsing drums, and heavy guitars, “Coldharbour” is an ethereal soundscape with an overall somber but fierce atmosphere faceted with intensity till the last cold hard beat. Mixed by heavily sought-after producer Joey Sturgis, known for his work with some of the biggest names in metalcore such as Of Mice & Men, Asking Alexandria, and We Came As Romans “Coldharbour” is the fifth single to be released by the up-and-coming group.
“’Coldharbour’ takes the energy established with ‘Wretched’ and pulls the listener into a whole new cinematic realm,” states Daedric. “The song further establishes Daedric as a multifaceted artist whose genre-bending sound and visual is a force to be reckoned with.”
“Coldharbour” is out now from independent multi-genre label FiXT.
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Daedric is an audacious creative venture from Dallas/Fort Worth-based vocalist and artist, Kristyn Hope. Daedric draws inspiration from an eclectic array of sources including David Bowie, Anthony Green of Circa Survive, Sia, and the popular open-world role-playing game series Elder Scrolls, from which the Daedric name is derived.
In her own words, “It’s a cool ass name and I like villains.”
As Daedric, Kristyn works closely with producers Geoff Rockwell and Clay Schroeder to develop a mix of contemporary rock and metal, with vocals that range from ethereal to brutal, to forge a powerful sound that is uniquely her own.
Kristyn launched the Daedric project in 2021 through a partnership with electronic rock label FiXT. Since launching Daedric has released “Wretched,” “Sepulchre” and “Dawnbreaker,” as well as appearing on an enigmatic metalcore cover of “The Rumbling” from Andromida with each new single showcasing Daedric’s songwriting capabilities and establishing Daedric as a fiery new act to watch.
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ELEINE – ‘Acoustic In Hell’ [EP] coming October 14th.
A good song is a good song. Enough with the banalities, you say? Why? There’s actually a lot of truth to it! A good song has to work in whatever environment it is staged – be it full-blown oversized stadium rock or an intimate acoustic […]
NewsA good song is a good song. Enough with the banalities, you say? Why? There’s actually a lot of truth to it! A good song has to work in whatever environment it is staged – be it full-blown oversized stadium rock or an intimate acoustic setting. Swedish dark symphonic metal high-flyers ELEINE have internalized this little piece of wisdom and have rooted it deep within their artistic integrity. There’s no other way to explain their effortless shift between their bombastic side and the deeply spellbinding acoustic guise they present on their brand-new EP »Acoustic In Hell.«
For the first time in their skyrocketing career, ELEINE unplug their gear to create a whole new musical experience – right in time for their anticipated acoustic tour with metal veterans SONATA ARCTICA. “We had never done acoustic versions of our music before, so approaching this challenge was something new to us,” says Madeleine. “The main thing we had in mind for these versions was to keep the essence of our metal, to keep it authentic and raw. There is weight to our music, and it’s important not to make it overproduced and cute when you get this opportunity,” Rikard adds.
In stark contrast to your usual unplugged approach, ELEINE manage to retain a heavy sound and a visceral, feral aura befitting their splendorous songs. »Acoustic In Hell« sees the Swedish hopefuls take songs from their three lauded full-lengths — »Eleine« (2015), »Until The End« (2018) and 2020’s genre favourite, »Dancing In Hell« — strip them down and extract their raw, dark essence. “It took a lot of re-arranging. We wanted to keep it raw and authentic but still give the acoustic versions their own identity,” Rikard explains. “Yes, and as I always say to the guys: I have to feel it in my hips!” Madeleine laughs. “This applies to the acoustic versions even more.” Indeed. Here are extraordinary acoustic versions unlike any you may have heard before.
From whipping opener ‘Whisper My Child’ to groovy, ominous finale ‘Hell Moon,’ ELEINE manage to capture an atmosphere somewhere between dark bards sitting round a campfire, an uncanny ritual and the feverish melancholy of Portuguese fado. While songs like ‘Memoriam’ or ‘Enemies’ will be remembered as ‘tough nuts to crack’ for this project, other tracks like ‘Ava Of Death’ and ‘All Shall Burn’ came into their new clothes fairly easy.
Recorded within a week in January 2022 in their dear friend Thomas “Plec” Johansson’s The Panic Room Studio in Skara, »Acoustic In Hell« gets elevated by a stellar performance courtesy of Madeleine Liljestam who recorded all her vocals in just under three hours. More than anything, this shows the determination and the sheer will power with which things are done in camp ELEINE. No wonder their fan base grew exponentially since releasing »Dancing In Hell.« “We are so grateful to all our fans,” Madeleine concludes. “Without them nothing would be possible.”ELEINE may have shed their distorted guitars, symphonic splendour and thundering drums on this one. Even more astonishing, however, is that they have managed to create an altogether new acoustic soundscape while still honouring their unique brand of dark symphonic metal thousands more will fall in love with over the course of the next few years. This star has only just begun to rise.
TRACK LISTING:
01. Whisper My Child
02. Enemies
03. Memoriam
04. Ava Of Death
05. All Shall Burn
06. Death Incarnate
07. Break Take Live
08. Hell Moon
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Madeleine Liljestam | vocals
Rikard Ekberg | guitars, vocals
Jesper Sunnhagen | drums
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SCALLER release stunning new album ‘Noises And Clarity’, out now on Archangel Records.
Hailing from Jakarta, Indonesia, alternative rock duo SCALLER release their stunning second album ‘Noises & Clarity’, featuring previously released singles ‘Chaos & Order’, ‘Music All We Have’ & ‘Inside My Head’. The album marks Reney Karamoy & Stella Gareth musical journey, embracing honesty in lyrics […]
NewsHailing from Jakarta, Indonesia, alternative rock duo SCALLER release their stunning second album ‘Noises & Clarity’, featuring previously released singles ‘Chaos & Order’, ‘Music All We Have’ & ‘Inside My Head’. The album marks Reney Karamoy & Stella Gareth musical journey, embracing honesty in lyrics writing and immediacy in composing without too much overdone production.
Many tracks in the album come from the band’s spontaneous approach of jamming in one room which led to more organic vibes but rich in dynamics with rock energy and no corrective or audio manipulation in post just like the old days. As an overall theme, lyrically, the album is an amalgamation of the duo’s personal train of thoughts, embracing noises inside their heads and trying to make peace with it because noises & clarity coexist. SCALLER describe this music as an articulation of resiliency and heroes’ journey, pursuing their personal enlightenment.
Stream/buy ‘Noises And Clarity’ here: https://ampl.ink/SCALLER
ABOUT SCALLER
The music of SCALLER is often described as alternative post-rock by the media, but having a myriad of sounds employing analog synthesizers and rhythmically tense guitars, leads SCALLER‘s music into a more complex ground.
They released an EP 1991 in 2013, featuring a classic ‘Live And Do’ and a full-length debut album Senses in 2017 with more distinguished tracks like ‘The Youth,’‘Upheaval,’‘Flair’ & ‘Move in Silence.’ The album peaked at 1st place in Rolling Stone Indonesia’s January chart and featured in top 20 album of 2017, positioned 3rd.
SCALLER gained more exposure in mid 2016. They were nominated as ‘Breakthrough Artist Of The Year‘ by Indonesian Choice Awards in 2016 and awarded ‘Rookie Of The Year‘ in 2017 by Rolling Stone Indonesia. Since then, the band have been headlining music festivals such as Soundrenaline, Synchronize Fest, We The Fest, Kickfest, Jakarta Fair and many more.
In 2019, the band went global. It all started by getting a direct invitation to showcase their music at MUSEXPO, Los Angeles (USA) in March. Although the performance didn’t happen due to VISA issues, their music was also heard in some countries in the Asia region and led them to play in Japan, August 2019. The following month, they played 3 shows in Singapore as part of one of the biggest music conference in South East Asia ‘Music Matters‘ and in November 2019 they were invited to do a showcase at ‘Bangkok Music City,’ Thailand
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Reney Karamoy – Guitars, Co-lead Vocals, Drums Programming, Sampling, Production (all tracks)
Stella Gareth – Lead Vocals, Synthesizers, Keyboards, Additional Engineering, Visual Direction
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SMASHED GLADYS release album ‘RAW’ on 7th October, out on Golden Robot Records.
The Raw album is a collection of some of the works that were initially the demos for a never released third record. Those songs have been recently mixed by the band’s first producer, Mark Dearnley-whose credits include a wide range from AC/DC to Paul McCartney – […]
NewsThe Raw album is a collection of some of the works that were initially the demos for a never released third record. Those songs have been recently mixed by the band’s first producer, Mark Dearnley-whose credits include a wide range from AC/DC to Paul McCartney – and John Catto – the guitarist from Toronto’s infamous punk / power pop band, The Diodes. The album rounds out with an additional 4 songs from the Gene Simmons’ sessions.
ABOUT SMASHED GLADYS
Born from the embers of the vibrant Toronto punk scene, Smashed Gladys helped to craft a legendary period of New York City rock. Lead singer Sally Cato started as a singer in the art rock band The Concordes, while guitarist Bart Lewis did a brief stint with Canada’s most dangerous band, The Viletones, before departing for NYC. Soon after relocating to Gotham, Sally & Bart met songwriter Tommy Boyce, who (along with his partner Mickey Hart) had coined most of The Monkees songs.
Under Boyce’s guidance, the group began rehearsing at a well-known studio in midtown Manhattan. SG started playing venues in and around the NYC area, during which time they met Gene Simmons, who offered them a production/ management deal. The band’s original 4 members: Sally Cato (vocals), Bart Lewis (guitar), Matt Stellutto (drums) and Ken Fox (bass) from Toronto’s Raving Mojo’s, Jason and the Scorchers and The Fleshtones, along with the addition of Hilly Michaels, drummer from the Ian Hunter band – went into the studio and recorded close to an album’s worth of material produced by Simmons.
Four of the songs from those sessions are being released now, for the first time ever. Simmons captured the personality and raw grittiness of the band perfectly, and by the end of 1984, SG were in the UK recording their first album, Smashed Gladys, with Mark Dearnley at the producer helm. Smashed Gladys returned to the states and began touring and doing opening slots with The Dead Boys, Van Zant, Nazareth, Ace Frehley, Cheap Trick, Poison, Rick Derringer, Blue Oyster Cult, Crocus and others. It was during this feverish period that they established the infamous Wednesday night series at The Cat Club.
The night became a launching pad for several bands, and grew to become a showcase venue, late night hang, and playing party stage for artists such as David Bowie, Duran Duran, Mick Jagger and several others. Selling out venues in Manhattan and the surrounding tri-state area, Smashed Gladys caught the attention of Elektra Records A&R rep Micheal Alago. In 1986 they were signed by Elektra VP, Howard Thompson. The band played a signing gig to a packed house at one of the first venues they played in NYC – CBGB’s. Elektra picked up the rights to the first record and then sent the band into the studio to work on their next record, Social Intercourse, recorded in NYC with Rick Browdie and in L.A with Michael Wagner doing additional tracking and mixing.
While making the record, they met the artist working in the adjacent studio, Ozzy Osbourne, who made a guest background vocal appearance on the song “Cast of Nasties.” Osbourne had warned the band that some of the titles and subject matter on the record might get them in trouble in certain markets and banned altogether from retailers such as Walmart. He was right, and touring in certain Midwestern states became dangerous at times forcing the band to bring along new members … Mr Smith & Wesson. SG was making demos for their third record when they received offers from producers John Paul Jones and Mick Ronson. They went with Mick Ronson and began pre-production, but Ronson fell ill. The Band was then picked up by Teddy Slatus, Johnny Winter’s manager and label.
Tragically, SG’s third bass player, Mark Sliker, then died from a drug overdose. Following the trials and tribulations, Sally left the music business and returned to being a graphic artist. On May 19, 2020 Sally Cato passed away.
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The Hot Damn! return with a pop rock anthem guaranteed to brighten your day/year/life/outlook (delete as appropriate).
Artist: The Hot Damn! Track: Live Love Laugh Genre: Rock, Pop Punk For Fans Of: The Darkness, The Struts, Blink 182 Audio Release Date: 21 Sept (out NOW) Pop-Rockers The Hot Damn! return with a sugar-infused power pop anthem ‘Live Laugh Love’, out now on all […]
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Sermon Of Mockery – Crippler Crossface Murder Suicide [Bludgeoning Death Metal on Comatose Music].
SERMON OF MOCKERY – CRIPPLER CROSSFACE MURDER SUICIDE EPLABEL: COMATOSE MUSICRELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 7th 2022 Walking a tightrope above a lava pit of uncontrollable rage; tendrils of liquid hate reaching up to you, straining to pull you down into the boiling, all consuming fury. Distorted faces […]
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Blue October – Spinning The Truth Around ‘Part 1’ out 14 Oct 2022: ‘Part 2’ and UK dates Spring 2023.
Blue October – New Single “Spinning The Truth Around’ out now, title track from upcoming Double Album. ‘Spinning The Truth Around Part 1’ out 14 October 2022 – ‘Part 2’ and UK dates to follow in Spring 2023. Furstenfeld to make Acting Debut in ‘Section 8’, opposite Mickey […]
NewsBlue October – New Single “Spinning The Truth Around’ out now, title track from upcoming Double Album.
‘Spinning The Truth Around Part 1’ out 14 October 2022 – ‘Part 2’ and UK dates to follow in Spring 2023.
Furstenfeld to make Acting Debut in ‘Section 8’, opposite Mickey Rourke and Dolph Lungren.
Blue October is sharing the soaring title song from the band’s upcoming double album, Spinning the Truth Around. Part 1 will be out October 14 (Up/Down / Brando Records), followed by Part 2 in early 2023. Throughout 2020-21, Furstenfeld wrote and recorded both albums with the band at his Up/Down Studios in San Marcos, Texas.
Listen to “Spinning the Truth Around” here.
For that initial spark, Justin asked himself, “If Springsteen had to say goodbye to someone he really cared for, how would he do it?” The feeling of the song, Justin says, is “like a sunset, bittersweet. It’s beautiful when it’s shining. Sad when it’s gone. Just grateful that you got to be a part of it.“
Furstenfeld is thrilled to be making his feature film debut this fall as a villain in the action movie Section 8, alongside Dolph Lundgren, Mickey Rourke, Dermont Mulroney and Ryan Kwaten. Opening in the US tomorrow, 23 September 2002, the film was directed by Christian Sesma with an original screenplay by Chad Law (The Hit List, Black Water), Section 8 is the story of a former soldier who, after avenging the murder of his family, is sprung from prison and recruited by a shadowy government agency. Read more at the Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. Furstenfeld has also wrapped the film Lights Out, co-starring Frank Grillo, Mekhi Phifer, Scott Adkins and Dermot Mulroney
“Spinning the Truth Around” is packed full of songs that will sneak their melodies into your mind, and break your heart; music that cut and connect simultaneously. Their 11th studio album, this is classic Blue October: rock songs of love and loss boasting heartfelt lyrics that land every punch, and harmonics that swell, lift, and devastate. This is a band that understands the balance to be found between delivering at full tilt, and the power to be found in space and sparseness. As an album it is a more than worthy addition to their incredible catalogue, as a precursor to Part 2 it sets the bar very high.
Formed in 1995, Blue October has amassed over a billion streams, and has charted 16 hits over 10 albums.
UK & Eire LIVE DATES
APRIL 2023
Thurs 20 – Tramshed, CARDIFF
Fri 21 – KK’s Steel Mill, WOLVERHAMPTON
Sat 22 – The Garage, GLASGOW
Sun 23 – The Academy, DUBLIN
Tues 25 – Chalk, BRIGHTON
Weds 26 – Stylus, LEEDS
Fri 28 – O2 Forum, LONDON
Sat 29 – O2 Ritz, MANCHESTER
Sweet announce Tony Wright (Terrovision), Sari Schorr and Kira Mac as special guests on UK Tour.
SWEET UNLOCK THE ROCK TOUR 2022, “BLITZ THE HITZ”, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER UK TOUR PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS: *TONY WRIGHT (TERRORVISION), **SARI SCHORR, ***KIRA MAC TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM:WWW.THEGIGCARTEL.COM & WWW.PLANETROCK.COM Sweet, featuring original guitarist Andy Scott, will perform the band’s iconic hit singles including Ballroom Blitz, Fox on […]
NewsSWEET UNLOCK THE ROCK TOUR 2022, “BLITZ THE HITZ”, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER UK TOUR PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS:
*TONY WRIGHT (TERRORVISION), **SARI SCHORR, ***KIRA MAC
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Sweet, featuring original guitarist Andy Scott, will perform the band’s iconic hit singles including Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run, Blockbuster, Hellraiser, Little Willy, Love Is Like Oxygen, and many more.
Sweet are a British rock and roll institution with a pedigree of 50 years of hit singles. They’ve sold 55 million albums and had 34 number #1 hit singles. Hailed by many as a national treasure with a loyal fanbase, their dazzling arsenal of rock music stands the test of time. The music is as relevant today as it was 50 years ago when Sweet first stormed the UK Charts in January 1971.
Tour Dates & Guests:
Newcastle, Boiler Shop
Thursday 24 November 2022
*Special Guest: Tony Wright (Terrorvision)
Edinburgh, Queen’s Hall
Friday 25 November 2022
*Special Guest: Tony Wright (Terrorvision)
Lytham, Lowther Pavilion Theatre
Saturday 26 November 2022
**Special Guest: Sari Schorr
Holmfirth, Picturedrome
Sunday 27 November 2022
**Special Guest: Sari Schorr
Bury St Edmunds, The Apex
Tuesday 1 December 2022
*Special Guest: Tony Wright (Terrorvision)
Bexhill, De La Warr Pavilion
Saturday 3 December 2022
***Special Guest: Kira Mac
London, Islington Assembly Hall
Sunday 4 December 2022
***Special Guest: Kira Mac
Oxford, O2 Academy
Thursday 8 December 2022
***Special Guest: Kira Mac
Northampton, Roadmender
Friday 9 December 2022
***Special Guest: Kira Mac
Manchester, Academy
Saturday 10 December 2022
***Special Guest: Kira Mac
Norwich, The Waterfront
Sunday 11 December 2022
***Special Guest: Kira Mac
Exeter, Phoenix
Thursday 15 December 2022
***Special Guest: Kira Mac
Frome, Cheese & Grain
Friday 16 December 2022
*Special Guest: Tony Wright (Terrovision)
Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill
Saturday 17 December 2022
*Special Guest: Tony Wright (Terrorvision)
Nottingham, Rock City
Sunday 18 December 2022
***Special Guest: Kira Mac
Joe Bonamassa announces Keeping The Blues Alive At Sea III Mediterranean Cruise featuring Blackberry Smoke, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jimmy Vivino, and Kirk Fletcher.
CABINS ARE AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW AT WWW.BLUESALIVEATSEAEUROPE.COM 3x GRAMMY® Award-nominated guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than a decade, are proud to announce Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III, the third European voyage […]
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3x GRAMMY® Award-nominated guitar superstar Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than a decade, are proud to announce Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III, the third European voyage of Bonamassa’s world-famous floating blues-rock party at sea. Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III sails August 17-22, 2023, traveling from Athens, Greece to Dubrovnik, Croatia and Santorini, Greece aboard the luxurious Norwegian Jade. Guests can book their cabins now at www.bluesaliveatseaeurope.com.
This 5-night music festival will feature two unique sets from Bonamassa along with dozens of electrifying live performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations by a spectacular lineup of hand-picked special guests that include Blackberry Smoke, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jimmy Vivino, Kirk Fletcher, plus many more to be announced. In addition to the non-stop music, guests will enjoy an array of unique activities and special programming geared towards the ultimate blues enthusiasts. Wine tastings, exclusive raffles, and opportunities to interact with Bonamassa and other artists onboard are just a few of the unique experiences guests can enjoy onboard. Sign up at www.bluesaliveatseaeurope.com to be the first to know when new artists and activities are announced. Between the non-stop music and onboard events, the ship will dock at stunning ports in two of the most breathtaking cities in the world — Dubrovnik, Croatia, a medieval city adorned with cobblestone lanes that lead to world class restaurants with delicious cuisine, and Santorini, Greece, known for its iconic whitewashed architecture, steep cliffs, and stunning sea views. Shore excursions will be available to purchase until 4-6 weeks prior to sailing.
The spectacular Norwegian Jade will provide everything needed to make Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III the most extraordinary cruise vacation yet, with fully stocked bars at (almost) every corner, tasty dining options, the Pool Deck (with multiple hot tubs), the Jade Club Casino, Mandara Spa, Body Waves Fitness Centre, Sports Court, and much more.
Keeping the Blues Alive At Sea Mediterranean III will once again benefit the Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), dedicated to providing students and teachers the resources and tools needed to further music education. Founded by Bonamassa in 2011, KTBA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to fuel the passion for music by funding programs and scholarships for students and teachers who possess the desire but lack the resources or access to achieve their potential within music education. Through generous corporate sponsorships by industry powerhouses Ernie Ball Strings, Guitar Centre, J&R Adventures, and individual donors, KTBA has been able to offer weekly donations to music classrooms and merit-based scholarships all over the United States, reaching over 70,000 students in all 50 states through the funding of over 450 unique projects. In 2020, KTBA took its mission a step further by forming the Fueling Musicians Program, an emergency relief plan for touring musicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. By providing financial assistance for essential living expenses, the Fuelling Musicians Program has helped over 300 struggling musicians with immediate cash payments of $1,500. KTBA plans to make the Fuelling Musicians Program a permanent part of the organization to help musicians get on their feet and on the road. For more information, please visit keepingthebluesalive.org.
KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE AT SEA MEDITERRANEAN III , AUGUST 17-22, 2023 SAILING FROM ATHENS, GREECE TO DUBROVNIK, CROATIA AND SANTORINI, GREECE ABOARD NORWEGIAN JADE.
LINEUP:
JOE BONAMASSA
BLACKBERRY SMOKE
CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM
JIMMY VIVINO
KIRK FLETCHER
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