Tinsley Ellis releases music video for 'Sweet Ice Tea'; celebrated singer-guitar great coming to Coach House on March 12

Check out the great new video from singer-songwriter/guitar master Tinsley Ellis as well as news related to his most recent album 'Labor Of Love'. Ellis headlines a concert at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA on March 12, 2026. Get details on that event HERE..Robert Kinsler

Tinsley Ellis in March 2019.
Photo credit: Bob Steshetz

TINSLEY ELLIS RELEASES VIDEO FOR SWEET ICE TEA Song A Highlight Track From Acclaimed New Album, Labor Of Love Labor Of Love is equal parts passion, grace and artistry…earthy, contemplative and gut-bucket. Ellis’ vocals deliver old-world goodness without pretense or artifice. [This is] the real deal for lovers of the bona fide. –Vintage Guitar Ellis delivers a masterclass in passionate musicianship. Raw, edgy performances. –Relix Labor Of Love is an unqualified masterpiece. –AllMusic Today, Monday, March 9, Atlanta-based blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Tinsley Ellis releases his new video for Sweet Ice Tea, a highlight track from Ellis' new album, Labor Of Love (released January 30). Labor Of Love is Ellis' second acoustic album (after 2024's Blues Music Award-nominated Naked Truth), and his first acoustic album to contain all original material. The album is available on CD, Georgia peach-colored vinyl LP and at all digital service providers. It is available to order here.  Since the release of Labor Of Love, many outlets including No Depression, AllMusic, Living Blues, Blues Music Magazine, Relix and numerous publications across the UK and Europe have featured Ellis and his mesmerizing acoustic music. Vintage Guitar magazine put Ellis on the cover of its February 2026 issue.  Sweet Ice Tea debuted on the nationally syndicated radio program, Acoustic Café, in over 120 markets. Labor Of Love hit #1 on the NACC Blues Genre Chart (North Americana College & Community),  #1 on The Big Blues Radio Chart and appears on the Folk Alliance International Radio Chart’s Top 50. It’s also at or near the top on blues radio chart across the globe in France, Australia, Canada and the UK. According to Ellis, “Sweet Ice Tea is a hill country blues stomper with a plaintive shout-out to the love of my life -- Soul Food! We hope it makes the listener hungry for more songs from my new Labor Of Love album!”  The video for the song was directed by filmmaker Tony Bieser, who also directed Ellis' previous videos for Too Broke and Hoodoo Woman. Watch Sweet Ice Tea below. Sweet Ice Tea by Tinsley Ellis From the new Alligator Records album, Labor Of Love. With Labor Of Love, Ellis delivers a raw, edgy, self-produced set of 13 original compositions, all performed with pure emotional honesty. The songs spin modern tales of floods, conflagrations, voodoo spirits, personal travails and heaven-sent prayers. From the feral opener Hoodoo Woman to the John Lee Hooker-groove of Long Time to the evocative, Skip James-inspired To A Hammer to the Son House-style stomp of Sunnyland, Ellis inhabits his songs in a way that is simply astonishing.   Each performance carries the weight, experience and hard-earned wisdom Ellis learned over four decades on the road, making Labor Of Love as profoundly deep and moving as any music he has made in his career. It covers the gamut of emotions, finding good times in the hard times, mixing gentle beauty with foot-pounding ferocity. Ellis continues performing solo all over the country in his aptly named “Two Guitars And A Car” tour. For Ellis, playing solo, acoustic blues has helped him tap into the raw essence of the music. “I love doing these shows,” Ellis says, “I can be more expressive and emotional as a solo acoustic artist. I just love the sound of acoustic guitar. I always have.” Find Ellis' tour dates here. “No matter what I play, I like to have an edge, "Ellis says. "For me, just playing this music is a labor of love. I sat at the feet of Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf. I got into this music because of them. I always told myself if I could just make a living playing the blues, I’d be, at least in my own mind, successful.” Premier Guitar believes he’s more than reached that goal, declaring, “Ellis is a legend of American blues music...he’s an American music treasure. He delivers a sermon on the power and glory of the blues, and is one of modern blues’ greatest performers.”  ###

The Album Leaf shares new ambient record 'Rotations'; Announces Los Angeles performance In The Round on April 22

 This just arrived in my inbox and I had to share...Robert Kinsler

THE ALBUM LEAF SHARES NEW ATMOSPHERIC AMBIENT LP ROTATIONS   LISTEN NOW   ANNOUNCES SPECIAL LOS ANGELES SHOW ON APRIL 22, 2025 AS PART OF COAXIAL’S 10th ANNIVERSARY April 11, 2025 – Today, The Album Leaf shares his new ambient LP, Rotations. The record is a mediative experiment into atmospheric sound. Creator Jimmy LaValle explains, “This collection of music is a true reflection of my creative process—rooted in sound exploration, experimentation, and spontaneous response. Each track captures a moment of creative discovery, free from the pressure of achieving a polished result. Throughout my career, I’ve often placed significant weight on what an album should be. With this release, I’ve let go of those expectations to share a body of work that feels genuine and authentic.”    The Album Leaf also announced he will play his first show in Los Angeles on April 22 as part of Coaxial Art’s 10 year anniversary celebration with a special in-the-round performance at Human Resources along with Emma Palm and Marc Merza, Lenard Smith, and Joshua Oduga. More information and tickets can be found HERE. The prolific Los Angeles-based electronic artist The Album Leaf has had a fruitful few years. He released his acclaimed 2023 full-length album, Future Falling, the 2024 EP, Blast, featuring sax player Aaron D4VD (Anderson Paak., Tyler The Creator, Herbie Hancock), a series of remixes by esteemed artists like Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, Dustin O’Halloran, Boom Bip, and Balmorhea, written several scores, including one for the film Things Will Be Different (SXSW 2024 premiere) and Touch Me that just was applauded at Sundance. He also was featured on several charity compilations for the Los Angeles fires, including ambient compilation FOR LA, curated by Hollie Kenniff, and indie rock compilation Love Los Angeles, which includes artists like Ducks LTD, Shannon Lay, and Kevin Devine.   Stay tuned for more to come from The Album Leaf. Axis Rhythm Resolve Rotations Dance of Seasons Whirling Echoes Carousel (Feat. Six Missing) Celestial Spin Turn Of Fate Spiral Of Memories Slight Decline     ABOUT THE ALBUM LEAF: The Album Leaf has been steadily making his mark as a soft-spoken innovator since 1999. Now based in LA, Jimmy LaValle started out in the San Diego music scene creating vivid, rhythmic, soaring instrumentals centered around the Rhodes piano. With over two decades of acclaimed releases (for Sub Pop, City Slang, and others) and numerous collaborations with artists and brands, he has become a touchstone for the next generation’s wave of melodic and meditative electro-organic music.   A prolific musician, he has also composed music for film and television, scoring over 20 projects, including award-winning films, the Calm App, Netflix shows, and commercials for companies like Nike and Google. In 2023, he released his first record in seven years, FUTURE FALLING, a fluid, cohesive record featuring collaborations with Bat For Lashes and Kimbra, and exhibits LaValle as emblematically inquisitive and renewed by outside perspectives. ###     https://thealbumleaf.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheAlbumLeaf https://twitter.com/TheAlbumLeaf https://www.instagram.com/TheAlbumLeaf/

The Beach Boys come to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage on November 23

 The Beach Boys are set to return to the Coachella Valley this fall...Robert Kinsler

THE BEACH BOYS RETURN TO THE SHOW AT AGUA CALIENTE RESORT CASINO SPA RANCHO MIRAGE ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23

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Rancho Mirage, CA (July 31, 2024) – Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia as The Beach Boys bring their legendary sound to The Show, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa's premier entertainment venue on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 7:30 PM.

 

Renowned for their harmonious vocals and timeless hits, The Beach Boys have been a beloved staple in American music for decades. Fans can expect to hear classic songs like “Surfin' USA,” “California Girls,” and “Good Vibrations,” as well as other favorites that have defined the band's iconic career. This concert promises to be an extraordinary experience, bringing the spirit of summer and the beach to the desert.

 

Tickets for The Beach Boys are on sale now at aguacalientecasinos.com.

 

Show Information: The Beach Boys

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Prices: $65-$150

Location: The Show at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage. 

Parking: Valet parking is complimentary at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, and self-parking is available in the 4-story parking garage and surface lots.

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Additional shows and events coming to The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage: 

Nikki Glaser, Saturday, August 3, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Lance Burton, Saturday, August 10, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Rod Stewart, Saturday, August 17, 2024, 8 p.m. SOLD OUT

Squeeze & Boy George, Friday, August 23, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

TOTO Dogz of Oz Tour, Saturday, August 31, 2024 Buy Tickets

An Evening with Steve Treviño, Friday, September 6, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Kansas, Friday, September 20, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

REO Speedwagon, Friday, September 27, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Jerry Seinfeld LIVE, Saturday, September 28, 2024, 8 p.m. SOLD OUT

Croce Plays Croce, Friday, October 25, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

ZZ Top, Saturday, October 26, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Joe Bonamassa, Wednesday, October 30, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour, Friday, November 8, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Victor Trevino The Ultimate Elvis Experience, Saturday, November 9, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

 

Additional shows and events coming to Cascade Lounge at Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs: 

Kevin Pollak, Saturday, August 10, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Ron Funches, Saturday, August 24, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

ISMO, Saturday, September 14, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

 

Additional shows and events coming to Agave Caliente Terraza at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City: 

80s Station, Saturday, August 10, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Ladies Night with Taylor Dayne and Tiffany, Saturday, September 7, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Winger, Saturday, September 28, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

The Wallflowers, Saturday, October 5, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Everclear, Saturday, November 1, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Foghat, Saturday, November 2, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

Great White, Saturday, November 30, 2024, 8 p.m. Buy Tickets

 

See more artists and show dates below, and a full calendar of events can be found at https://aguacalientecasinos.com/.

 

 

ABOUT THE BEACH BOYS

The Beach Boys are America's most iconic band, recognized for their rich harmonies and unique sound that have made them one of the most enduring and beloved groups in the history of popular music. With numerous chart-topping hits and an influence that spans generations, The Beach Boys continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their vibrant and unforgettable performances.

 

ABOUT AGUA CALIENTE CASINOS

Agua Caliente Casinos are located in Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, and Cathedral City, CA. Agua Caliente Casinos has earned the Forbes Travel Guide Awards for its fifth consecutive year in 2024 for three of its property venues winning two Forbes Four-Star ratings for The Steakhouse and The Hotel—making it the only hotel in Greater Palm Springs to achieve such status—along with Sunstone Spa earning the Forbes Five-Star Award in 2024. Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage is also a AAA Four Diamond property and was ranked top 5 for “Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas” in Newsweek in 2023. The Sunstone Spa is also ranked number three in North America by Spas of America’s Top 100 Spas 2023; The Steakhouse is a consecutive winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2007. 

Agua Caliente Casinos also took the lead in two Best Desert Sun Community’s Choice Awards categories, ranked Best Casino in Palm Springs and Best Hotel in Rancho Mirage. Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City was named 2024 Business of the Year at the Cathedral City State of the City Business Awards.

In 2023, the Spa at Séc-he in downtown Palm Springs won the Sustainable Spa Award by the Green Spa Network along with being named the No. 1 Spa in America by Spas of America in 2023. In April 2024, the spa won a coveted Good Housekeeping 2024 Beauty Award as Destination Spa in the category of Body Care; it is the only spa in the world to earn such an award. It ranked #9 for Best Hot Springs in the nation by USA Today 10Best Award and was named as the Best of the Best by Palm Springs Life.

Collectively, the three properties offer three entertainment venues, 13 diverse dining options, meeting and event spaces, and expansive gaming floors. Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage offers a 16-story, 340-room hotel with resort-style pools and cabanas, a full-service luxury spa and salon, and Pívat Cigar Lounge. The property is also located across from Agua Caliente Fuel, an expansive fuel station with 750 square feet of gaming machines, competitive gas prices, and a drive-through coffee shop Java Caliente. Agua Caliente is also home to two nearby championship golf courses: Indian Canyons North and South.

 

For more information on Agua Caliente Casinos, visit www.aguacalientecasinos.com or join the conversation on Instagram @aguacalientecasinos.

 

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