Sights and Sounds: The Black Crowes, The Wonders, GRAMMY Museum, Michael Ubaldini, MusicPro...

Artists continue to reach out to fans via special livestream performances. Here is a roundup of several online music-minded performances and resources...Robert Kinsler

The Black Crowes present Brothers of a Feather live at the Chapel in San Francisco

 THREE-SONG FILM IS FROM LAST DATE OF SOLD OUT ACOUSTIC TOUR

WITH CHRIS AND RICH ROBINSON

 AVAILABLE TODAY, APRIL 16 AT 9PM ET/6 PM PT

With no live concerts happening during the COVID-19 quarantine, Chris and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes are treating fans to three of the songs captured on film from their recent, sold out run of acoustic dates -- intimate shows performed under the moniker Brothers of a Feather. The high quality black and white piece was shot at the tour's final date at the Chapel in San Francisco on March 6, 2020. It will be available here at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT today.

Set list:

Hotel Illness

Wiser Time

Garden Gate

The Wonders set to reunite for first time in 24 years as tribute to Adam Schlesinger

Read The Rolling Stones report here on this Friday's (April 17, 2020) special event where the real-life members of the fictional one-hit wonder band the Wonders will get reassemble via Zoom to watch the film That Thing You Do! This will be a wonderful tribute to that memorable film (directed by Tom Hanks) and to songwriter/producer/recording artist Adam Schlesinger.

GRAMMY MUSEUM® ANNOUNCES DEBUT OF ITS POPULAR PUBLIC PROGRAM SERIES AS PART OF ITS DIGITAL MUSEUM ON MUSEUM'S WEBSITE FEATURED ARTISTS INCLUDE INGRID ANDRESS, BRANDY CLARK, KEVIN CRONIN OF REO SPEEDWAGON, ECHOSMITH, JIM LAUDERDALE, KIP MOORE, CAITLYN SMITH, THE SHINE DOWN, SOUL ASYLUM, WEBB WILDER, AND MORE

WHO: Confirmed artists participating in the Museum's new digital Public Program series include Ingrid Andress, Brandy Clark, Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon, Echosmith, Jim Lauderdale, Kip Moore, Caitlyn Smith, The Shine Down, Soul Asylum, Webb Wilder, and more artists to be announced soon via the GRAMMY Museum's social channels and website.

WHAT: The GRAMMY Museum® announces the debut of its popular Public Program series as part of its Digital Museum on the Museum's website, starting with Soul Asylum this Saturday, April 18, followed by Caitlyn Smith on Monday, April 20. The Museum cancelled all upcoming programs during its closure until further notice in light of COVID-19. The Museum's Public Program series normally takes place in its 200-seat Clive Davis Theater at the GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live, but will now be recorded via Zoom and released on the Museum's website. The series features interviews with moderator Scott Goldman and will be released every week throughout the Museum's indefinite closure. Since the GRAMMY Museum opened 12 years ago, it has offered more than 900 Public Programs. The Museum has also been releasing free digital content, including never-before-released archival Public Program footage, exhibit slideshows that feature past exhibitions, digital educational content and lessons plans, and continuing its mission of paying tribute to our musical heritage and bringing our community together through music. The Museum is sharing daily playlists and thoughts curated by its staff, including the guest services and security team members, in an effort to continue keeping all employees engaged during this closure.

WHEN: The first digital Public Programs to be released will be Soul Asylum this Saturday, April 18, followed by Caitlyn Smith on Monday, April 20. Upcoming dates will be announced soon via the Museum's social channels and website.

WHERE: The digital Public Program series will be released as part of the Digital Museum on the Museum's Website: grammymuseum.org

ABOUT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM The GRAMMY Museum is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating a greater understanding of the history and significance of music through exhibits, education, grants, preservation initiatives, and public programming. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum explores and celebrates all aspects of the art form — from the technology of the recording process to the legends who've made lasting marks on our cultural identity. For more information, visit www.grammymuseum.org, "like" the GRAMMY Museum on Facebook, and follow @GRAMMYMuseum on Twitter and Instagram.

New Single from forthcoming Michael Ubaldini album 'Music Notes From The Underground' to premiere on April 20, 2020

The highly-anticipated new album from singer-songwriter Michael Ubaldini won't be released until May 19, but you can hear the single "New Winds of Change" when it debuts on Monday, April 20, 2020 at 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) via the link here. You can also purchase the single via Apple Music here.

MusicPro Insurance Presents:

The MusicPro Café Sponsored by PreSonus, Discmakers and Merchly

Music Companies Webcast A Second Concert 

To Give Artists Paid Performances And A Chance To “Pass The Hat”

Woodbury, NY – April 15, 2020 — MusicPro Insurance, PreSonus, Discmakers and Merchly will create an online show where selected musicians are paid for their performances and can receive tip revenue. Artist will each receive PreSonus’ Studio One digital audio workstation and promotional merchandise from Discmakers and Merchly.

Featuring: Lazy Jane, Bryant Del Toro, Westernboy, Small Creatures, Maddie Jay and Kristina Stone

Musicians are now famously performing from their homes via social media and streaming sites, entertaining a populace “sheltering in place” and in need of diversion. However, with clubs, cafes and other live music venues closed, those musicians who depend on local gigs, are themselves in need. Not only have their day jobs ended, but their performance income is also gone.

The MusicPro Café sponsored by PreSonus, Discmakers and Merchly webcast will take place this Friday night, streaming simultaneously on ZOOM and YouTube. The event will feature six in-home performances by a curated roster of musicians. Each artist will be paid a fee, receive merchandise and viewers can tip the artists via an e-commerce platform. The artists each answered a call sent by various music industry companies and organizations and only had to reply with links to their music in order to apply. 

When: Friday, April 17^th, 8PM EST, 5PM PST

Where: ZOOM https://zoom.us/j/91834657070 and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4y_OJ1yDHK4-7QNKAAebg

“We’ve been insuring musicians’ instruments and equipment for over 20 years,” said MusicPro’s Laura Donelan. “We’re now working for them in another way, but the concept of protecting careers by supporting musicians during these trying times is the same.”

About MusicPro Insurance

MusicPro Insurance Agency LLC was formed with a single charter – to provide convenient, affordable insurance to meet the needs of working music professionals. Since its launch in 2000, they have become the leading choice of music professionals for the protection of their musical instruments and equipment.

About PreSonus

PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. is an American manufacturer of professional audio equipment and software, used to create, record, mix, and master music and other audio. This includes their line of digital audio workstation (DAW) software, Studio One.

About Discmakers 

Disc Makers is the world’s largest CD, DVD, and Blu-ray manufacturer for independent musicians, filmmakers, and businesses. We offer everything you need to make your release successful, including duplication, replication, printing, graphic design, audio mastering, DVD authoring, worldwide distribution, and so much more.