The conference’s theme in 2024 is Illuminate, inspired by the Northern Lights. Artists Include Lady A, Ron Sexsmith, Mimi O’Bonsawin, Tania Elizabeth, Mama’s Broke, Kaïa Kater, Jorane, Basiat Bulat, Wesli, and more!

Jostein Forsberg, a musician and former steel worker born and raised in Notodden, has served as the festival’s director since 1990. In his conversation with American Blues Scene, Jostein explains how the festival became a mainstay of the local economy after the industrial jobs vanished.

Emmylou has excelled as both a songwriter and an interpreter of songs. She has sold more than 15 million records, won 14 Grammy Awards, three CMA Awards, and four Americana Awards. She is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, as well as the Academy of American Arts and Science. 

There’s no question Jerry Phillips has his daddy’s genes. “Do something different or don’t do anything at all.” Debut solo record out now via Omnivore Recordings!

‘Everything Beautiful,’ out September 27 through Kelley Mickwee/ Kelley Mickwee Music!

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release ‘The 1974 Live Recordings’ on Friday, September 20, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s return to touring that year. Featuring all professionally recorded shows from the artist’s 1974 performances backed by The Band, the collection will be available as a deluxe box set across 27 CDs.

“I just feel that music and song can be so much more than entertainment, and maybe that’s really what it’s supposed to be about.”

Mary Gauthier is a very unique contemporary artist whose music has proven what she says in her performances, her recordings, and placements of her music in the soundtracks of TV shows like ‘Yellowstone’ on Paramount Plus, ABC’s ‘Nashville’, Masterpiece Theatre’s ‘Case Histories,’ Showtime’s ‘Banshee,’ and HBO’s ‘Injustice.’

‘Earthbound’ features 11 originals penned by founding member Django Haskins, who’s also an ongoing member of a troupe (organized by Big Star drummer Jody Stephens) touring in tribute to Big Star.

Get a taste of what can be expected on the full remixed collection with the digital release of “Kiss Money.” The 50th anniversary reissue is slated for release on CD and vinyl on September 27 and digitally on October 31.

Bobby Rush’s praise for DeLia underscores the crucial role he provides for such a unique legacy artist. “His insight and what he brings to the table convinced me he was the right kind of partner I needed. I’ve gone through many managers and labels in my career, Jeff is one of the first guys to help me reach my goals,”