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By Tom O'Connor
Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer, Shane Dwight takes his already formidable songwriting chops to the next level on his new album, No One… Read More
By Tom O'Connor
Stony Plain Records shared something special with the release of Harry Manx and Steve Marriner’s new 10-song collection Hell Bound For Heaven. When two multi-award-win… Read More
By Tom O'Connor
Harmonica heavyweight Tim Gartland will be releasing his fourth solo record Satisfied through his Taste Good Music label on April 12th. The ten-song collection of… Read More
Over the years there have been many arguments concerning which year produced the best rock album. While this is most probably arrived at via a subjective view point, there is a… Read More
By Mike O'Cull
Bluesman Big Daddy Wilson is a gifted vocalist and true son of the American South whose smoky, low-pitched voice and lyric-writing ability have made him a star in Europe, whe… Read More
By Martine Ehrenclou
In Switzerland, all four members of the Ellis Mano Band made names for themselves as in-demand studio musicians, who for many years backed other artists on their albums… Read More
By Mike O'Cull
Grammy Award-winning blues drummer/vocalist Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith is one of the most vital and important musicians in the modern blues scene. He’s the so… Read More
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By Kevin Porter
Critically acclaimed guitarist, singer-songwriter, Shane Dwight is considered an “ace songwriter” by USA Today and he’s back with a… Read More
By Tom O’Connor
Australia’s hot young blues-roots-rock talent Hamish Anderson is set to release his second album, Out Of My Head on May 3rd produced by Jim Scott (Tom… Read More
Willie & The Bandits release their new single, 'Four Million Days' from their album, Paths. The single is released today in North America, the UK, and Europe.
The rock ballad, 'Four Mil… Read More
MAY 2019
2nd - Dead Ringers The Warehouse Amityville, NY
This Dead meets Bluegrass combo, that features the following multi-talented players: Jimmy Flemin… Read More
EXHIBITION OVERVIEW
"For the first time, a major museum exhibition examines the instruments of rock and roll. One of the most important artistic movements of the twentieth century… Read More
By Kevin Porter
Albert Castiglia will probably be the first to tell you that life can take some interesting twists and turns. The phenomenal blues guitarist, singer-songwriter might have li… Read More
Keb’ Mo’, blues roots singer-songwriter, guitarist, is set to release his new album, Oklahoma, on June 14, via Concord Records. The record will feature guests Taj Mahal, Rosanne… Read More
Willie & The Bandits release their new single, 'Four Million Days' from their album, Paths. The single is released today in North America, the UK, and Europe.
The rock ballad, 'Four Mil… Read More
By Martine Ehrenclou
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram is set to take the world by storm with his highly anticipated debut album, Kingfish, out May 17, 2019 via Alligator Records and… Read More
"Let's Face it...rock n' roll is bigger than all of us." - Alan Freed
“Ahwoooooo!” Across the Midwestern night, the airwaves carry the rowdy voice of disc… Read More
By Mike O'Cull
Taylor Scott is a road warrior guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter with an uncanny knack for mixing the base elements of rock, blues, funk, and soul music into fresh, origina… Read More
“Mississippi Mud” is Derek Davis’ new single from his upcoming album, Resonator Blues out June 1, 2019 via Southern Blood Records. Davis is the former, songwriter, frontma… Read More
JUNE 2019
For those who haven't heard the sad news: The Grey Horse Tavern, one of LI's most eclectic music venues which is located in Bayport, will be closing this June… Read More
JULY 2019
2nd - King Wellington Coastal Kitchen & Daiquiri Bar Bay Shore, NY
Catch an evening of calypso and reggae sounds as parlayed by the one and only King Wellin… Read More
[PHOTOS]: Tiwa Savage Goes All Wild As She Gets A New Tattoo On Her Forearm
Nigerian award-winning singer, Tiwa Savage is leaving up to her name ‘Africa number one bad girl’… Read More
Interested in art? Interested in Ireland? Want to explore both on your travels? Look no further! Here at ConnollyCove, we have comprised the top 30 Irish Artists and where you can find their… Read More
By Mike O'Cull Texas songwriting legend Delbert McClinton is back in action with his 26th album Tall, Dark, & Handsome, which hits the highway July 26th, 2019 on Hot Shot Records. McClin… Read More
Burna Boy – African Giant Download Full Album
African Giant is the studio album by Nigerian Afro-fusion singer and songwriter, Burna Boy. Which will be released by Atlantic Recor… Read More
This past Sunday, I woke up to the news that D.A. Pennebaker had passed away at the age of 94. While Pennebaker was a well known film maker to many folks, I thought it would be wor… Read More
Celebrating the diversity of the Long Island Music Scene
AUGUST 2019
1st - Nancy Atlas Good Ground Park Hampton Bays, NY
Nancy Atlas and her band of Journeymen hav… Read More
Yesterday marked the 33rd anniversary of a crime
that took place in New York city on August 26, 1986.
Today's blog post is about a song that was
inspired by this heinous murd… Read More
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Tiwa Savage – 49-99 Mp3 Download
Nigerian singer and songwriter, Tiwa Savage comes through with her new highly anticipated single &ldqu… Read More
SPOTLIGHT: Quick Facts About Rema, Nigeria’s Fastest Rising Singer
RemaRema, Mavin Record’s youngest and latest talent, and a self-styled ‘baby dragon,’ is on to bi… Read More
The guitar is the noblest and easiest instrument to learn how to play, and taking courses online saves you time and money since you won't have to transport yourself from one place to anoth… Read More
We can’t gather at live music events while we’re all social distancing, but that doesn’t mean the music has to stop completely! Check out these five ways you can keep music… Read More
Businesses across Chicago were forced to close their doors at the beginning of COVID-19 in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. While Mayor Lori Lightfoot has an optimistic outlo… Read More
Though the Old Town School of Folk Music would have normally taught in-person music lessons to musicians in Chicago, COVID-19 put a stopper on that for now. Instead, they’ve moved thei… Read More
Billy Strings by J Faatz Media Billy Strings, who has been hailed as the future of bluegrass, transcending tradition and genre with his high velocity, flat-picking guitar technique and inte… Read More
Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids premiered on 11 August 2020 on Netflix. Throughout the episode, Schneider presents his thoughts and observations on relationships, kids, dating, Kore… Read More
Headies 2020: Full List of Nominees
The much anticipated list of nomimees for the prestigious annual award show, Headies is finally out.
The list for the 14th edition of the show was relea… Read More
Chris Cain World-renowned blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Cain will release his Alligator Records debut album, Raisin' Cain, on Friday, April 9, 2021. The album features 12 o… Read More
Popa Chubby Blues/rock guitar legend Popa Chubby to release new album, ‘Tin Foil Hat’ out March 31, 2021, written, recorded and engineered by Popa Chubby (Ted Horowitz) at Chubb… Read More
MUSIC REVIEWS - CONCERTS - NEWSSRL NETWORKS ROSTERARTIST PROFILEMusic by Elliott Waits For No One | Discover independent alternative rockElliott Waits For No OneAlternative Rock Music Band… Read More
Popa Chubby By Nick Cristiano An imposing physical presence is not the only outsize feature of Popa Chubby. The singer and guitar-slinger from the Bronx, also known as Ted Horowitz, has for… Read More
Jonathon Long By Mike O'Cull Emerging roots music master Jonathon Long exhibits high-level guitar, vocal, and songwriting skills on his new record Parables of a Southern Man. Set to meet th… Read More
Troy Redfern Deemed Britain’s “King of Slide Guitar,” Troy Redfern releases a new video “Ghosts” from his highly anticipated album, The Fire Cosmic out August… Read More
Davy Knowles On his aptly-titled Provogue Records’ debut, ‘What Happens Next,’ out October 22nd, roots singer-songwriter and guitarist Davy Knowles boldly steps forward wi… Read More
Photo: Tommy Castro by Victoria Smith By Martine Ehrenclou Tommy Castro, multi award-winner, blues/R&B/rock & roll guitarist, singer, songwriter, is one of roots music’s most… Read More
How to Write a Song 10 Song writing Tips, Writing a song with memorable melodies and inventive lyrics can be difficult. Even the most accomplished songwriters encounter writer’s block… Read More
MEMPHIS RAP STAR FRESCO TREY DROPS NEW SINGLE "ENJOY IT"Emerging Memphis rap artist Fresco Trey drops “Enjoy It,” a nostalgic new single that conjures images of his life be… Read More
✨NEW VIDEO: STOKLEY RELEASES NEW VISUAL FOR “CAFE” FEATURING WALE✨Do you need a pick me up? A little jolt of R&B to get your day started? Well, check out… Read More
Joyce Wrice Releases "Motive" EP The buzzing R&B singer-songwriter Joyce Wrice makes her highly anticipated return today with the release of the experimental and uptempo new E… Read More
Joyce Wrice's Career-Defining NPR Tiny Desk ConcertR&B singer-songwriter Joyce Wrice is truly seizing the moment. Praised by Rolling Stone and Teen VOGUE&n… Read More
Canadian Pop Icon Shawn Desman Drops New Track "Maniac"After headlining Drake's OVO homecoming kick-off, Canadian icon Shawn Desman marks an unprecedented return to the limelight for o… Read More
For all the huge fans of the “one love” singer, gather around because you will love this very much! And yes, I’m talking about the great Bob Marley, the reggae king. There… Read More
Like many of his fellow Reggae/Dancehall producers have been lamenting over the last few years, Dropleaf producer Don Corleon has agreed that songwriting, and not necessarily the beats or ge… Read More
Ama Serwah Genfi, better known as Amaarae, is a Ghanaian-American singer and composer. She is noted for her combination of Pop, R&B, Afrobeat, and Alté music and her flexible gend… Read More
Victoria Monet is an American singer and songwriter with a net worth of $1 Million. She is best known for writing songs for high-profile artists, including Ariana Grande, Kendrick Lamar, and… Read More
You could view the title of I Told Them as defiant: Burna Boy’s seventh album arrives preceded by controversy after its author told a journalist about his desire for Black Americans to… Read More
Daya is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame after releasing her breakthrough single “Hide Away” in 2015. The track earned her success by reaching number 23 on the… Read More