Tedeschi Trucks Band, the Grammy Award-winning powerhouse band, has made their mark in music. Hailed by NPR as “two of the finest roots rock musicians of their generation”, this 12-piece ensemble fuses blues, R&B and Southern rock together with its own distinctive mix of influences to produce its signature American sound. Led by husband-and-wife guitarist Derek Trucks and singer-songwriter Susan Tedeschi’s leadership as leaders of world-class musical expression on each album release and live show performance alike.

Signs of Life marks the apex for the hard-touring outfit. As part of commemorating this landmark achievement, band members took time out from touring to record in their home studio in Jacksonville, Florida – producing a warm and inviting album which showcases both technical proficiency as well as musical exploration over time.

One of the key developments during this time was the addition of a second drummer. Isaac Eady joined as a temporary replacement during the COVID-19 pandemic-related absence and ended up playing drums on two songs on this album: Indo-jazz “All The Love” and serpentine Afro-blues of “D’Gary.” As Trucks says: “He played an integral part in us growing as a band during that period.”

Notable changes for the band include its switch to more expansive arrangements, featuring songs with horns and keyboardists. On Signs of Life, Marcus Strickland and Wayne Henderson make their first appearance with the group as saxophonists – including featuring prominently on tracks like the wah-wah-streaked funk of “Ain’t That Something” and dynamic Crescent instrumental “Pasaquan.”

As with previous TTB albums, each track was recorded live to analog tape for an intimate and spontaneous feel that captures the band’s extensive touring – something Tedeschi and Trucks have long strived to capture in recorded form. It’s easy to hear their live shows come through as well – something Tedeschi and Trucks have sought to preserve when recording songs for this album.

This new album includes two covers; a soulful rendition of Bob Dylan’s “When the Levee Breaks” and an expansive interpretation of The Band’s “Midnight in Harlem”. Of particular note is Tedeschi’s expansive take on The Band’s song as she showcases both her deep voice reminiscent of Bonnie Raitt as well as her impressive lead guitar skills reminiscent of Butch Trucks who was an Allman Brothers band member who used slide guitar. Tedeschi displays impressive technique similar to Butch Trucks who was part of Butch Trucks band which allman Brothers band member who used slide guitar for slide guitar players before him and Tedeschi herself has demonstrated this skill for herself as she can also play lead guitar like him!

Katherine Ryan is an award-winning Canadian comedian known for her biting wit and captivating stage presence. Her fearless humor and unapologetic observations about modern life have won her an enthusiastic following from audiences all around the globe, earning her numerous accolades such as winning the Funny Women award in 2008. This talented performer has even gone on to receive several prestigious awards like this prestigious honour in 2008.

Katherine Ryan’s adept understanding of relationships and social norms shines through in each performance, making her an in-demand act on television as well as at comedy festivals. With hosting credits on panel shows such as Mock the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 out of 10 Cats under her belt as well as co-writing/starring in Netflix sitcom The Duchess – her talent is undeniable!

Born in Sarnia, Ontario and holding dual citizenship between Canada and Britain, she studied urban planning in Toronto before making the leap across to Britain to pursue writing and acting roles since 2008.

Katherine Ryan has made numerous appearances on iconic programs like Live at the Apollo as both a featured and headline act, touring extensively as well as writing and staring in Kathburn comedy series. Additionally, Katherine Ryan: In Trouble and Katherine Ryan: Glitter Room on Netflix are proof of Katherine Ryan’s expertise at providing stand-up comedy performances.

Ryan is known for her razor-sharp wit and fearless humor, making her the ideal host for your event or comedy show. Combining unapologetic attitude with quick wit to deliver hilarious routines for each audience member. Ryan tackles topics such as feminism, relationships, societal norms and more effortlessly and gracefully making her an audience favorite.

Last year, Ryan participated in BBC’s Desert Island Discs program and discussed her experience confronting an anonymous male comedian suspected of sexual assault on a TV set. Ryan stated this incident had become “open knowledge” among comedy circles; she believed staying silent would not have achieved any goals.

In her episode, she chose songs by Spice Girls’ Spice Up Your Life and Eminem’s The Real Slim Shady as musical backdrops, discussing her experience growing up in a small town and miscarriage while simultaneously sharing personal anecdotes about herself and family members that contribute to her comedic style. Her selections weren’t meant to reflect their political opinions but instead reflect on personal memories she considers pivotal for comedic comedic performance.

Jelly Roll Rapper has made waves in both hip hop and country music genres with his distinct musical style, working alongside many rappers to garner his fan base. Open about his past struggles with addiction and legal matters, Jelly Roll has used these experiences to assist others on their journeys.

Jelly Roll is Jason DeFord by birth; however, when he began recording music as a teenager he took on the name Jelly Roll for performance purposes. His mother gave him this nickname due to being “chubby kid.” Throughout his life experiences have inspired Jelly Roll to pen powerful lyrics and melodies; using them to help guide individuals onto their respective paths or give back to his local community through his songs.

Jelly Roll is well-known in the rap scene, yet recently explored new territory by releasing his debut country song: Son of a Sinner – an ode to his past and a call-out to those seeking comfort and encouragement from him. It quickly rose to No.1 on country charts and received much acclaim by both fans and critics.

He has also been an active part of Nashville’s community, participating in many charitable events and projects. For example, in 2021 he collaborated with Tech N9ne and other Nashville artists on organizing the N9ne for Life charity golf classic that helped raise money for families affected by opioid overdoses and deaths related to these drug treatments.

Since then, Jelly Roll has used his music as an outreach effort and to encourage those in his community. Additionally, he’s been working on his first full-fledged country project; for which he collaborates with various artists like Haystak and Lil Wyte. Furthermore, Jelly Roll has collaborated closely with Bailee himself – who herself is quickly rising as a rising country star!

Jelly Roll has also been keeping himself busy outside his musical projects with family matters. Born in 2016, Noah Buddy DeFord is his son whom the rapper doesn’t discuss nearly as often; though photos may exist online showing the two together. Additionally, Jelly Roll can often be found performing alongside his daughter at various shows and often performs alongside her onstage; often engaging with fans during shows by engaging and joking with them onstage and being part of the crowd! He has become very supportive of her success.

After emerging unscathed from his former bandmates’ decision to cut him loose from Immortal, Abbath is back with a new lineup and record titled Outstrider which contains more of his signature dark riffs and frosty worldview that made him such a well-known face in Norwegian black metal circles.

Harvest Pyre is the band‘s debut track and features menacing skull-rattling riffs and incoherent lyrics about fire and (we hope) agriculture. Guitarist Ole Farstad plays an impressive blues solo midway through, while Mia Wallace (does she share a name with Pulp Fiction character Mia Wallace?) and drummer Ukri Suvilehto lock into an Immortal-like groove like they have done since forever. Additionally, “Cauldron of Blood,” an instrumental meditation on war and bloodshed also appears on this album as bonus track!

Abbath has long been recognized for his gifted compositional abilities, and this album proves no exception. If there’s one fault here it would be that too much reliance is placed on a few core riffs which may become repetitive after repeated plays; still that’s just a minor complaint.

This album is definitely worthy of your consideration if you enjoy black metal music. Their soundscape is vast, while Abbath’s vocals evoke feelings of cold devastation with every line he speaks. Additionally, their dark yet brutal riffs feature natural sounds which help highlight their raw nature.

Production-wise, this album’s production stands out with its clarity that allows its riffs to stand out against noise and deliver an intense experience. Mike Fraser – known for mastering for numerous heavy metal artists – did an outstanding job mastering this record, which adds an extra power and dimension that make this record truly outstanding from its peers in black metal music.

Outstrider is an impressive follow up to Abbath’s 2009 All Shall Fall release, pleasing fans of Immortal as well as those wondering whether the band may have run out of ideas. Abbath has assembled an outstanding band to carry his legacy forward, creating an enjoyable record that should keep fans coming back for more!

Charlotte Day Wilson is a Toronto-born, Juno-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist best known for her RnB music. With incredible talent that can transform a moment into an experience through deep yet hypnotic songs anthems; Charlotte Day Wilson makes every performance count!

Charlotte’s warm voice brings to mind the jazz phrasings of classic torch singers while her fiery anthems linger long after they are complete. Charlotte is adept at crafting modern lamentations that transcend generations while captivating listeners from different generations.

She quickly rose to fame with the release of 2016 slow-burner “Work,” and since has established herself as an integral piece of the city‘s jazz and R&B fabric through collaborations with artists like Mustafa and BADBADNOTGOOD. Alpha was released to critical acclaim on July 20, 2021.

Alpha reveals Wilson’s impressive talent as she explores a range of genres including understated folk, groovy pop and airy gospel music while delving deeper into themes surrounding queer love. Additionally, there’s a special remix featuring King Princess, Amaarea and Meshell Ndegeocello which adds sexual energy and depth.

Charlotte Day Wilson creates music that bridges melancholy and optimism with lyrics full of powerful messages, such as her breakthrough hit “Work”, where she sings: “I’m here to say I love you but my heart’s still broken/ And I won’t let go”.

Charlotte Day Wilson accomplished more this year than many artists can only dream of: her sultry ballads featured in an Apple commercial; soundscapes paired with major art installations in Toronto; debuting at number 10 on Billboard R&B charts (both U.S. and Canadian); as well as performances on both The Tonight Show and Ellen. In an Instagram post at the end of 2019, she acknowledged it had been an intense year full of change, decisions-making, stress and heartache.

Charlotte has shown great resilience throughout her struggles, becoming an artist to be reckoned with on the music scene and helping others overcome similar difficulties. Leveraging her community for support, Charlotte now uses that wisdom to aid other in navigating similar hurdles as hers. We look forward to watching what the next stage brings for this incredibly special artist.

The Copa America is one of the oldest international football tournaments. While its early structure veered off course, since 1993 its structure has remained fairly consistent. Originally held annually but now held every two or four years and featuring either only two teams per group or an eight-team knockout stage as needed.

Since 1993, CONMEBOL tournaments have hosted teams from outside its confederations on numerous occasions. Mexico have featured regularly since they rejoined in 1993 while Japan and Qatar were regular invitees; most recently the United States made their comeback after being absent since 2007. This year will mark their return with more teams from outside their own confederation having joined since 1993 – Mexico will again feature alongside Japan, Qatar and Japan joining for this edition – this time after being absent since 2007.

Guest participants tend to add padding and viewer numbers before quickly departing – however some have managed to defy expectations by reaching the quarterfinals – for example Honduras and Costa Rica made the last eight in 2001!

Though not exclusively, teams from outside CONMEBOL have diminished the prestige of this tournament, its weakness can also be traced to its use of weak guest participants combined with regular rejections of invitations from leading clubs on the continent – leading to it appearing weak and desperate; creating the appearance that it should be at the pinnacle of international footballing history rather than looking desperate or cheapening its reputation.

That is especially galling when there are so many high-caliber teams available to take their place. For instance, the USMNT have the chance to prove they belong in Group C when they take on Venezuela, Ecuador and Jamaica in their opening three matches of Group C.

Colombia are one of the fastest rising teams, boasting an exciting young squad anchored by Folarin Balogun and Ricardo Pepi from Premier League clubs like Chelsea. Meanwhile Ecuador are among the most physical teams on the continent while Jamaica can make life tough for any team participating in this tournament.

Brazil and Argentina both possess strong chances of claiming another championship at this tournament, although Argentina are clear favorites as they’ve already taken three wins so far.

Billy Idol, one of the iconic musical figures who led punk rock into mainstream pop and was one of MTV’s founding stars, remains an indelible musical legend. Dancing With Myself is his long-awaited memoir which brings key events from his extraordinary career alive with all their in-your-face attitude and exuberance that his fans have come to adore.

Billy Idol grew up in Goring, an Oxford suburb in England. As a boy he enjoyed hanging out with friends and getting into trouble; passing his 11 plus exam and enrolling at Sussex University before dropping out to found the Bromley Contingent of Sex Pistols instead. An instructor’s notation that read “Billy Is Idle” inspired his stage name; though it would eventually be changed slightly so as not to cause confusion with Eric Idle of Monty Python fame.

After founding Generation X and releasing an eponymous debut album in 1978, Idol embarked on a solo career. He relocated to New York City in 1981, linking with Kiss manager Bill Aucoin who helped secure him a recording contract with Chrysalis Records and teaming with guitarist Steve Stevens to craft a signature sound that brought together half a century of rock history in an artistic yet original noise that quickly became his trademark sound.

In the 1980s, Idol achieved international renown through his multiple platinum albums and sold-out concerts around the globe. He graced Time Magazine and Rolling Stone’s US version that year; also making movie appearances; originally being chosen to portray T-1000 for Terminator 2: Judgment Day before an injury rendered him secondary casting choice – although an appearance as T-1000 may have happened at some point had an injury prevented that from occurring.

Idol remains active touring his band across major cities and performing live, while also expanding his fan base through live recordings. His recent release Kings & Queens of the Underground showcases Idol at his most mature; drawing upon his roots while adding modern elements. Idol achieves true rock icon status through this stunning achievement which embraces aggression with subtlety, rhythm with romance and roar with charm – truly an outstanding success that cements his position. Currently living in Los Angeles with his two children (son Willem Wolf; daughter Bonnie Blue; two grandchildren are present).

3ICE Hockey, in anticipation of this weekend’s Patrick Cup being awarded in Las Vegas, is already looking forward to its second season with innovative ideas and creative solutions. Their goal is to bring three-on-three overtime back onto a national platform as many consider this part of hockey to be its crown jewel.

Throughout its six-week summer tournament in various U.S. cities, a fast-paced 3-on-3 ice hockey league features well-known faces and big name players, such as Hershey Bears legend Ray Bourque who will coach Team Bourque. A two-time Norris Award winner who played 20 seasons for two different NHL clubs before his jerseys were retired is among them.

Bourque is among the many former NHL players to sign on and coach a 3ICE team, featuring former stars as well as promising young talents – the goal being to highlight both veterans’ skills as well as those that might make an impactful move at a later time.

3ICE was formed with similar leagues such as basketball’s BIG3 in mind and is taking the NHL’s overtime format and amplifying it significantly. Instead of five-minute periods with sudden death rules, games feature two eight-minute periods with running clocks (unless there’s a penalty or injury). Furthermore, penalties differ considerably from their treatment in the NHL; no penalty box exists, making these fast-paced contests all the more engaging!

Johnston and his team’s goal has been to offer hockey fans an engaging way of watching the game, which they have done through their inaugural season. Though there have been some dud games here and there, Johnston feels that overall this experience has exceeded his expectations.

One key thing he has observed this season is how NHL fans who watch live were more responsive than expected to 3-on-3 overtime, with TV broadcasters successfully capturing and relaying it.

Regarding 3ICE’s future, its founder and CEO sees great promise. He wants to expand the league’s reach, including possibly organizing youth version at Olympic games. Furthermore, he’s confident that 3-on-3 hockey has its place amongst so much sports noise in today’s society.

Peter Sagar of Mac DeMarco fame is known for his dreamy R&B. However, Homeshake Band live performances go beyond simply featuring Sagar’s silken falsettos and quirky instrumentation; rather they offer him the space to explore who he is as an artist – something which Helium expands on further.

Montreal native Sagar isn’t afraid to branch out from his past and experiment with different sounds, which is evident in his four-piece’s sound. After serving as DeMarco’s touring guitarist for some time, Sagar started his own project to craft his signature style that remains easily distinguishable despite slow tempos and low-key atmosphere.

This approach has proven itself. While their early releases were easy to compare with DeMarco (especially his ethereal yacht-soul songwriting and minimalist production), their later work has moved further away from his dancehall-ready live show and into more eclectic territory, thus widening their audience without alienating old supporters.

The new album by this American band stands up to that standard, boasting some of the strongest soundscapes and tracks ever. Particularly noteworthy songs, including Early, Trudi, and Lou, offer a soothing serenity rarely found today’s hyperactive pop scene.

Helium marks Homeshake’s continuing experiment in their new direction, yet their live performance at Fiddler’s Club proved somewhat subpar primarily due to an atmosphere that failed to support them fully. Homeshake relies heavily on audience participation for full effect – however the crowd of Fiddler’s Club only contributed annoying noise!

Though the venue wasn’t ideal for Homeshake’s music, despite some technical issues and Canadian-style apologies. Once settled into their set with Hello Welcome as their opener – an apt representation of their new sound with slow guitar riffs and melodies similar to DeMarco but featuring longer guitar solos as well as synthesizer backing tracks makes this album feel fresh and distinctive.

Every song on this EP was an absolute treat to listen to – from Faded’s buoyant, samba-tinged B-side and Khmlwugh’s captivating chorus, all the way down to its non-vocal interludes with Sagar using his microphone effect for low-pitched “thank yous” between tracks.

Norah Jones is an award-winning singer-songwriter combining acoustic pop and jazz influences into her music, captivating millions worldwide while garnering multiple Grammy awards throughout her career. She has sold over 20 million albums since 2000 – becoming one of the top female artists this century. Born to Ravi Shankar (famous sitar player) and Sue Jones (cookbook artist), Norah spent her early childhood years living in Grapevine Texas where she attended Colleyville Middle School before eventually attending Booker T Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts before finally transferring to Booker T Washington High School for Performing & Visual Arts Dallas where she participated in their choir and played alto saxophone in their band.

Come Away With Me was released in 2002 to great acclaim and commercial success, winning her the Grammy award for Album of the Year as well as being included on Billboard’s list of Top New Artists. Feels Like Home was released two years later to great acclaim; its music went quadruple platinum in America while Jones took an active part in writing the songs featured therein.

Jones then set off on her second album tour with Little Willies – an ensemble made up of bassist Lee Alexander and friends Jesse Harris, drummer Dan Rieser and guitarist Jim Campilongo – known for their covers ranging from Hank Williams classics such as “Waltzing Matilda” to modern hits such as Foo Fighters “Learn to Live” and Ryan Adams “Cold Cold Heart”. This group performed cover songs including classics by Hank Williams through to contemporary favorites by Foo Fighters “Learn to Live” and Ryan Adams “Cold Cold Heart”.

Jones released her self-titled album in 2006, featuring an eclectic collection of original songs as well as guest performances by Wayne Shorter, pianist Billy Childs, bassist Viktor Kraus and trumpeter Chris Botti. Additionally she sang on recordings by Jeff Tweedy, Thomas Bartlett as well as half sister Anoushka Shankar on Des traces de toi released later that same year (2013).

Norah released her seventh studio album Begin Again through Blue Note Records in 2020. This collection of tracks features collaborations with Kandace Springs and Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) as producers. Norah currently resides in Brooklyn, New York City with her two children and husband, keyboardist Pete Remm. She leads an inconspicuous life without sharing details of her family or intimate affairs publicly; instead, her warm, humble nature and acoustic renditions have won over millions of fans around the globe. Jones remains grounded despite her immense success and continues to work on her art as an artist. Additionally, she remains engaged in community service activities, supporting women’s rights as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and working as an educator while being on the Board of New York Foundation for the Arts – not forgetting being an attentive grandmother with two grandchildren!