Year: 2021

The pandemic might have silenced the music scene, shuttered the live circuit, and kept artists from their fans. But with ‘Heart Of Fire,’ Ally Venable is coming off the ropes swinging.

“Redemption” from The Nova Hawks is the second single and title track from their debut release due out February 12th

“Sweet Home Chicago — An Online Blues Celebration” To Feature Blues Stars Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues, Shemekia Copeland, Lil’ Ed Williams, Toronzo Cannon In Concert At University’s Center For Performing Arts

Corey’s rise to Zydeco royalty in the 21st century was a fait accompli

Series Includes Appearances by Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin, William Bell, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, Jorma Kaukonen, Buddy Miller, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Lucinda Williams, and many more

Brian Lupo’s guitar playing which is heavily influenced by Albert Collins, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, and Albert King can be heard on Nora Jean Wallace’s first two recordings

Watch the video for “Sweet Oblivion,” the lead single

The self produced album was recorded during a socially distanced session at Boulevard Recording in Los Angeles, California with only Pierce and the studio owner/engineer Clay Blair in attendance

Lang is thankful for the support of his fans over the past two plus decades, and hopes to be in the position to return to the stage should he retain the ability to perform at a level his global audience has enjoyed night in and night out

“When I first heard the song, I thought it was such a wonderful thing, both open and calm, with that steady, insistent groove. The chords go from looming to embracing then back again, like a sad, friendly giant.” – Ural Thomas