Ghost Town Blues Band
Ghost Town Blues Band’s new album Shine debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Recently headlining the blues stage at The Montreal Jazz Festival and appearing at The Lucerne Blues Festival in Switzerland, Beale Street’s latest success story, Tennessee Music Award Winner, 5-time Blues Blast Music Award Nominee and International Blues Challenge Runner-up is Ghost Town Blues Band. Not your grandpa’s blues band, their live show has been captivating audiences in the U.S., Canada and Europe with their “second-line horn entrance,” cigar box guitars and electric push brooms to Allman Brothers style jams. The band’s stage show and energy is unparalleled and has been called the best new, live blues shows in the world. Horns, harmonies and homegrown instruments combined with an energetic and roots rich festival set makes Ghost Town Blues Band one of the “must see live bands on the festival scene today.” Both Garrett Marshall behind the drums and Matt Karner on the bass guitar are a punishing rhythm section behind multi-instrumentalist/frontman Matt Isbell with raunchy cigar box guitar licks and raspy “Dr. John-like, whiskey and gravel-soaked vocals.” With the addition of Grayson Smith on B3, the grooves go from fresh to funky as the band gains more notoriety in the blues festival and Roots circuit.
BLOOD BROTHERS – Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia
Gulf Coast Records’ Blues Music Award-Winners Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia bond as Blood Brothers on new CD coming early 2023. Blood Brothers was produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith and recorded at Dockside Studio in Maurice, Louisiana. Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia are true “Blood Brothers” in life and in the music they create both individually and collectively, joining forces in a collaborative effort of songwriting and performances to create a total listening experience greater than the sum of its parts. Added to that process are the talents of producers Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, who brought fresh ideas to the recording sessions, pushing Mike and Albert creatively and musically to present their best work to date. “Mike and Albert have a special chemistry together when they plug in and play that few have. They finish each other’s sentences musically,” award-winning guitarist Joe Bonamassa said about the sessions. “Great tunes, great people, great hang! What’s not to like? It was an honor to be involved in this project.” “Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia have done something special,” added co-producer Josh Smith. “They have both found their musical confidante. Most solo artists never even look – let alone find – theirs. They have brought together a real ‘band’ using members of each’s solo acts. The sum of all these parts added with a tremendous effort to both write and perform the strongest record of their respective careers has paid off in a special album. Blood Brothers indeed! Joe and I are proud that these brothers trusted our partnership to produce this special album!” Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia will be hitting the road again in support of the new Blood Brothers album. They will bring together their two powerhouse bands, featuring Matt Johnson: drums; Ephraim Lowell: drums; Doug Byrkit: bass; and Lewis Stephens: piano/organ. Both Mike and Albert will be onstage performing together for the entire show, so fans can enjoy the amazing chemistry and creativity that these two musicians share with each other – and the audience. In addition to their own rock, blues and roots individual tunes, the set will feature a number of songs from the Blood Brothers album. https://www.bloodbrothersband.com/
Michael Martin Murphey
Michael Martin Murphey’s musical journey has taken many unpredictable paths over the past 50 years. Topping the Pop, Country, Western and Bluegrass charts, Murphey has never been one to rest on his laurels. A loyal American son from Texas, Murphey is best known for his chart-topping hits “Wildfire,” Carolina In The Pines,” “What’s Forever For,” “Long Line of Love,” “Geronimo’s Cadillac”, “Cowboy Logic,” and many more across his 35 albums released to date. Murphey’s long-running incarnation as a purveyor of the music, lifestyle, and values of the American West is one of many musical mantles he has worn over the years. To track his career path is to span the country itself, from coming of age in the Texas folk music scene, to Los Angeles to Colorado to Nashville and then back to his native Texas. Murphey’s original songs have been recorded by The Monkees, Kenny Rogers, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John Denver, Hoyt Axton, Johnny Cash, Tracy Byrd, Lyle Lovett, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dolly Parton, Johnny Rivers, Billy Ray Cyrus, and many others. During the early 1970s in Austin, TX along with artists like Jerry Jeff Walker and Gary P. Nunn, Murphey created the “Cosmic Cowboy” movement, which was pivotal in drawing artists like Willie Nelson to the scene and helped birth the “Outlaw” Country movement. In 1972, Murphey signed a major label deal. Discovered by renowned producer Bob Johnston (Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan), Murphey released his pivotal debut, Geronimo’s Cadillac. “On the strength of his first album alone,” proclaimed Rolling StoneMagazine, “Michael Murphey is the best new songwriter in the country.” In 1975 he topped the pop charts with his hit singles, “Wildfire” and “Carolina In the Pines” from the RIAA Certified Gold album Blue Sky -Night Thunder. Then, in the early 1980s, Murphey recorded a watershed country album for Capitol Records produced by Jim Ed Norman. He topped the Country Charts with the “Still Taking Chances” single, which solidified his relationship with country radio as a hit singer-songwriter, and exposed him to an entirely new audience. Twelve years after his first hit in Pop music, Murphey was awarded “Best New Artist” by the Academy of Country Music (beating out George Strait).
An Evening with Paula Poundstone
Paula Poundstone Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Paula has starred in several HBO specials, including Cats, Cops and Stuff, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. She was the first female comic to host the White House Correspondents Dinner. She filed live coverage of the 1992 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the Presidential Inaugural for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at the 93rd Emmy Awards. Paula has starred in two television series, both entitled The Paula Poundstone Show. Paula’s second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize For American Humor; the audiobook was one of five finalists for the AUDIE award for Audiobook of the Year. Paula has released five albums and is featured in several documentaries and compendiums noting influential comedians of our time. More info on Paula Poundstone is available at paulapoundstone.com
The Carol King and James Taylor Story
Following a critically acclaim and sell outs worldwide The Carole King & James Taylor Story comes to a theatre near you to take you on an incredible journey through the career of twenty-time platinum hit maker Carole King and five-time Grammy Award winner James Taylor. Featuring passionate renditions of Fire and Rain, Sweet Baby James, I Feel the Earth Move, Natural Woman, You’ve Got a Friend and more, this astonishing back catalogue is realised with authenticity by Phoebe Katis and Dan Clews, both well established artists in their own right. “both guitar and voice took these fans back to The Troubadour in 1970” **** BroadwayBaby 2017 “Will leave any folk-rock fans wholly satisfied” **** BroadwayBaby 2016 “Wow, what an experience” BBC “performance was immaculate” **** Three Weeks “Dan is too great a talent to ignore” Sir George Martin
Deuce N’ A Quarter
Deuce ‘n a Quarter is an award-winning band that has made quite an impression in the blues scene! As 2023 International Blues Challenge finalists, they have gained recognition amongst top blues acts and have earned themselves the title of one of the current notable bands. In addition, front-man Brian Peters was awarded the Lee Oskar Best Harmonica Player award in the 2023 International Blues Challenge. Original music is their forte and their sound has something for everyone, regardless of whether you prefer traditional blues or something more modern and upbeat. This is one band that should not be missed. Fans will tell you that seeing this act live is something special.
Over The Rhine
Over The RhineAugust 1st Over the Rhine is the Ohio-based, husband-and-wife band made up of Karin Bergquist and Linford Detweiler, and the many notable musicians who have surrounded them for the last three decades. The band has consistently released critically-acclaimed records and toured the world nurturing a devoted following. Over the Rhine has also opened shows for Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams and Cowboy Junkies among many others. Bergquist’s timeless voice “has the power to stop the world in its tracks” (Performing Songwriter). Paste Magazine praises the duo’s songs as “true confessional masterpieces” and included them in their list of 100 Best Living Songwriters. Rolling Stone described Over the Rhine as “a band with no sign of fatigue whose moment has finally arrived.” Quite a sentiment for a group that has already released over 15 studio albums. Over the Rhine eventually relocated 45 miles East of Cincinnati and made their home in the rolling fields of Ohio. They have established Nowhere Else Festival on their small farm, a music and arts festival that takes place every Labor Day Weekend with world-class songwriters and artists. Linford and Karin also host regular barn-loft concerts and workshops in their restored 1870s barn. For this special concert, Over the Rhine will be joined by members of The Newbees, a band described as “modern, vintage rock and roll” for a deep dive into the wild edges of Over the Rhine’s catalog of recordings, including songs from their critically acclaimed albums Eve, Films For Radio, OHIO and much more.This six-piece version of Over the Rhine will bring a smile to anyone who has followed the band for years and also surprise new listeners with their rock and roll energy, musicianship and great vocal harmonies. Look for a career spanning evening of stories and songs that trace the many years and miles, tears and smiles. More info on Over The Rhine is available at overtherhine.com
Joan Osborne “Sings The Songs of Bob Dylan”
Joan Osborne Joan Osborne is a multi-platinum selling recording artist. A native of Kentucky, she moved to NYC to attend NYU Film School, but dropped out after becoming involved in New York’s downtown music scene. Her 1995 album Relish was a critical and commercial success and spawned the international hit single and video “What If God Was One Of Us“. She has traveled the U.S. and the world for over twenty-five years performing in clubs, theaters, arenas and stadiums, with her own band and as a featured vocalist, In 2003 she was part of the reincarnation of The Dead. Later she toured with Phil Lesh & Friends as well a dozens of national and international tours with her band. She was featured in the 2002 documentary film Standing in the Shadows of Motown and toured with Motown sidemen the Funk Brothers. In 2017, Grammy-nominated artist released the critically acclaimed album, Songs of Bob Dylan. Her artistic and soulful reinterpretations of the selection of Dylan songs was an eye-opening moment in an already celebrated career. Eight years after milestone recording, Osborne released the stunning Dylanology Live on April 25th, 2025. The captivating recording finds the gifted vocalist performing in front of a live audience, with special guests Amy Helm, Robert Randolph and Jackie Greene. Songs include “Spanish Harlem Incident”, “Buckets Of Rain” “Masters Of War”, “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You” and “High Water (For Charley Patton)”. Throughout her three-decade, multi-Grammy nominated career, Joan Osborne has never been an artist confined to one space as she continues to seamlessly blend into any genre. Her incredible and distinctive voice always shines through her own songs, while she has also become one of her generation’s finest interpreters. Dylanology Live is yet another testament to her artistic range.
Vincen Garcia
Hailing from Valencia, Spain, Vincen García has established himself as one of the most prestigious and electrifying bassists on the global jazz and funk scene. With over 14 years of professional experience, Vincen has crafted a signature sound modern, dynamic, and irresistibly gritty that captivates audiences around the world. Born into a family of musicians his mother a vocalist, his father a trumpeter, Vincen was immersed in music from day one. He picked up the bass in high school and, entirely self-taught, honed his craft into the powerhouse performance style he is known for today. Vincen is among the most streamed bassists worldwide, drawing hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views across platforms. He has become a defining force in modern jazz and funk, performing at legendary stages such as the Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland), North Sea Jazz Festival (Netherlands), and Pori Jazz Festival (Finland). His debut album, Ventura, received critical acclaim and captivated audiences in cities across the globe. In addition to his solo work, Vincen tours with international heavyweights including Cory Wong and Jesús Molina, and has collaborated with artists such as Nuno Bettencourt, Steve Vai, and Eric Gales, further solidifying his status as a global ambassador of modern bass artistry In early 2026, he released his highly anticipated second album, VIVACE, accompanied by a world tour spanning every continent. Undoubtedly, it is one of the funk-jazz albums of the year. With his unique blend of technical mastery, infectious energy, and genre-defining innovation, Vincen García is not just a bassist he is one of Spain’s most influential artists on the international stage, shaping the sound of modern jazz and funk for a new generation More info on Vincen Garcia is available at vincengarcia.com
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel Duane Betts ignites and brings an evolution to the Southern rock tradition. With a fiery legacy forged by his father, the legendary Dickey Betts, the second generation musician infuses it with his own soul-stirring blend of blues, raw passion, and six-string mastery. Backed by his band, Palmetto Motel, Betts delivers a dynamic live show filled with searing guitar solos, heartfelt storytelling, and a mix of classic influences with fresh energy. Fans can expect a blend of roots rock, blues, and some improvisational jamming, creating an electrifying yet deeply authentic experience. With top-tier musicianship, a connection to rock ‘n’ roll history, and the desire to make every performance a true experience, a Palmetto Motel show is an unforgettable journey that no music lover should miss. The son of co-founder and guitarist Dickey Betts of The Allman Brothers Band, holding the namesake of the band’s esteemed slide guitarist Duane Alllman, Duane grew up in the music industry. He has led bands like Backbone69 and Whitestarr, before eventually spending a decade playing guitar alongside his father for The Allman Brothers Band. Also planting their roots firmly in southern-rock, Palmetto Motel is known for it’s warm vintage sounding tone, and improvisational spirit. The band features Johnny Stachela driving the group’s sound with melodic vocals and impressive slide work. Anchor the low vocals, Pedro Arevalo brings the bass guitar adding a deep blues feel. Vincent Fosset Jr. seamlessly combines rock, soul, and jazz on the drums, while Max Butler solidifies the classic americana feel with his B-3 organ. For more information on Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel