New York-born Nero started playing a Fender Stratocaster as a teenager and spent his time wandering the Florida coast from Ft. Lauderdale all the way down to the Keys. Nero’s search for music and sunshine during those travels are evident in his lyrics.

Trombone Shorty’s new album is a happy jam that will turn the darkest days into a ‘Lifted’ one.

This stunning release from award winning UK singer and songwriter Ruth Lyon is timely given her imminent American debut at the prestigious South by South West (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas March 11th-19th whose alumni include Norah Jones and The White Stripes.

Free can stand toe-to-toe with with any of the current blues rock guitar slingers on today’s circuit and more than hold his own. I imagine a lot of young guns are going to have to step up their respective games.