Kings of A&R — Check out Devil Will Dance by Nashville’s Jesse Terry who has quickly become a KOAR favorite. Jesse just released his debut album “The Runner” which was produced by The Click Five’s bassist Ethan Mentzer. His parents infused his childhood wit... more info

JamBase — Paul Simon and Friends Debuts on DVD May 19 Paul Simon In May of 2007 the Library of Congress gathered an unprecedented group of musicians together in Washington, D.C., to honor Paul Simon as the first recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular... more info

All About Jazz — Ray Charles's Message From The People to be reissued for the first time by Concord Records, May 5th Originally released on Ray’s Tangerine label in 1972, this concept album includes his classic, unforgettable version of "America the Beautifu... more info

Soul Sides — Jennifer Lara: Close To YouJennifer Lara: Our LoveFrom Studio One Presents Jennifer Lara (Studio One, 197?)Sharon Forrester: Please Don't Let Me Be LonelySharon Forrester: Silly Wasn't IFrom Sharon (Vulcan, 1973). "Don't Let Me Be Lonely" also on Tro... more info

JamBase — By: Jim Welte Chris Darrow by Steve Cahill Ben Harper first started playing guitar when he was 18, spending countless hours toiling away at the Folk Music Center, the music shop owned by his grandparents in his hometown of Claremont, California. ... more info

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MTV.com News — Smokey Robinson mentors contestants for Motown night.By Gil Kaufman Adam Lampert performs on "American Idol" on Wednesday Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images/ Fox A couple of things became clear on Wednesday night as the "American Idol" t... more info

Time Out, London — The B-3 bashing Hammond maestro may have been around longer than most with his 'Starsky and Hutch'-theme tune, but his latest album 'New World' shows this old dog still has plenty of new tricks to share. more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - The Cunard Line today announced that Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor and band will perform during the Queen Mary 2's June 19 eastbound Transactlantic Crossing. The ship sails from New York to Southampton, England, and... more info

Altsounds — Austin, TX's Consider the Source (http://www.myspace.com/considerthesource) is proud to announce the release of their new EP titled "Fire Alarms." Widely-praised within their hometown and released on drummer James Taylor's up-and-coming imprint Giant... more info