‘Leave the Light On,’ The Love Light Orchestra’s debut album on Nola Blue Records is slated for February 18, 2022 release.

Premiering exclusively today is the band’s new single, which features vocals from award-winning Alita Moses!

“I hope that people can feel a little bit of the joy and the wonder, year round, that 8-year-old José felt, not only about Christmas and all the obvious things—the ornaments, the tree, the holiday season—but also the music.”

“Music is like a language, and to be fluid one has to be articulate, and to be articulate it takes a lot of practice. It is important to ‘own’ the guitar and vocals.”

“It’s modern; it’s not musical archaeology. It celebrates a fantastic tradition. It’s soul-blues, and you’ve got to put your best into it.” – Mississippi MacDonald

The variety of styles of all these artists who guest on this album says something significant about Dion’s own eclecticism and underlines his already well established 66-year legacy

“I’m so grateful to the University of Mississippi for giving these podcasts a home.” – The Reverend Shawn Amos

“My new album, ‘The Beat Goes On,’ offers light to darkness. It covers the themes of love, beauty, hope and nature, and sets these in opposition to sadness, loss, fear, and hurt. ‘The Beat’ draws on blues, soul, folk, jazz, Americana, and roots music.” – Sean Taylor

“Persevering despite setbacks is difficult, but this song helps me channel the strength that is needed to do it.”

Watch the video for working blues song “One Wicked Mother.”