San Diego, CA–Art of Elan and The Myriad Trio has a long history. Myriad Trio flutist Demarre McGill and Kate Hatmaker co-founded Art of Elan in 2006 with the idea of bringing innovative and intimate classical music to diverse audiences.  The concept of short, colorful concerts in unconventional venues has been met with enthusiasm and […]

Los Angeles, CA–World-renowned and Grammy-Award winning saxophonist Kenny G, today released his first new album in six-years titled New Standards through Concord Records (with 2-LP set for release on February 11, 2022).  Already topping multiple Amazon charts, the 11-song collection of original compositions takes inspiration from the Jazz Ballads of the 50’s and 60’s. The album’s soothing and angelic first single […]

Grammy Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela have received a Grammy award nomination for “Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella,” honoring their acclaimed version of Metallica’s “The Struggle Within,” featured on the recently released tribute album, “The Metallica Blacklist.” The nod marks the duo’s second-ever Grammy nomination, following their previous “Best Contemporary Instrumental Album” win […]

Los Angeles, CA–Grammy-winning and Diamond-certified rock legends Aerosmith will release on Friday “Aerosmith – 1971: The Road Starts Hear” (UMe), a rare and previously unheard rehearsal from 1971 as part of Record Store Day 2021. Recently discovered in the Aerosmith vaults, the original tape had not been touched in decades. This historic recording features seven […]

Santa Monica, CA–The Recording Academy has revealed nominees for the 64th Annual Grammy Awards and announced that, for the first time, there will be 10 nominees in each of the General Field Categories: Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best New Artist. This year’s top nominees include Jon Batiste (11), Justin Bieber (8), Doja […]

San Diego, CA–The Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra is hosting the MMYO 2021-2022 Solo Competition for young musicians who play string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. The competition is open to all members of the Youth Orchestra, regardless of experience. The competitors vary in age starting at 5 and older in the Suzuki Strings division to […]

Los Angeles, CA–World-renowned and Grammy-award-winning saxophonist Kenny G, will release his first new album in six years titled “New Standards.” The album, released on December 3 through Concord Records (with 2-LP set for release on February 11, 2022), the 11-song collection of original compositions takes inspiration from the Jazz Ballads of the 50’s and 60’s.   […]

Ringo Starr Friday released “Rock Around the Clock,” the latest video from his current EP, “Change The World.”   The track closes the 4 song EP and has special significance, according to Starr.   “Yes, let’s rock! This track takes me back – rock and roll memories from when I was about to turn 15.  I’d been […]

San Diego, CA–Bodhi Tree Concerts celebrates the holidays by bringing back its award-winning special holiday performance, “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914,” to the Veterans Museum at Balboa Park and the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe.  Conducted by Sacra/Profana’s Juan Carlos Acosta and featuring some of San Diego’s finest local singers, All […]

Los Angeles, CA–Def Jam Recordings/UMe released the 30th anniversary digital deluxe edition of Public Enemy’s platinum-selling, landmark release, “Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black.”  The deluxe edition features thirteen bonus tracks, eight of which have never been available through digital platforms. “We never begged for acceptance and thought that was the most rebellious sh** ever,” […]