Sights and Sounds: Jesse Colin Young to Perform in All Together Now; Glass Animals shares new remix; The Rare Occasions Set new LP

 Here's what is happening in the music world...Robert Kinsler

Jesse Colin Young to Perform with The Tribe in Rock Cellar Productions' “ALL TOGETHER NOW – LA2” – an online concert event helping the City of Los Angeles with Coronavirus Crisis Relief

The March 20th livestream event will begin at 3 p.m. PDT

March 18, 2021 (Los Angeles, CA) – On Saturday March 20, Legendary singer songwriter Jesse Colin Young will join forces with The Tribe - some of LA's top session and touring musicians - for the world premiere collaborative performance of his hit song "Get Together". Beginning at 3 p.m. PDT Rock Cellar Productions, in association with the Get Together Foundation and Councilman John Lee, will present ALL TOGETHER NOW-LA2 – its second annual online all-star concert event and telethon to raise money for the Coronavirus Crisis Relief. The concert will be a major and significant emergency relief effort helping Angelenos cope with the ongoing hardships resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The online telethon and concert event will feature a stellar line-up of singers, songwriters, musicians, actors, comedians, and celebrities of all sorts coming together to perform, send positive messages out, and help raise money for the cause. A growing list of prominent entertainers has been pledging participation in the event including Wayne Coyne (Flaming Lips) AJ Mclean, Nancy Wilson, Alyssa Milano, Christina & David Arquette, Jack Black, Paul Stanley, WAR, Harry Shearer, Sheila E, Paul Rodgers (Bad Company), Kevin Eubanks, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, Jimmy Vivino, Billy Vera, Colin Hay & Cecilia Noël, Steve Lukather, Mindi Abair, Paul Glaser, WAR, Ellis Hall, Bootsy Collins, Albert Lee, Strawberry Alarm Clock, David Garfield & the Cats (Steve Ferrone, James Harrah & Jimmy Earl), Freda Payne, Pablo Cruise, Franke Previte, Stephen Kalinich, Rebecca Holden, Gregg Bissonette, Peter Beckett, W alter Egan, Tin Drum (Burleigh Drummond/Mary Harris of Ambrosia), Richard T. Bear with Laurence Juber & Tony Braunagel, The Cowsills, The Empty Hearts (ft. Elliot Easton), The Immediate Family, VENICE, Jeff Silbar, Dedee Pfeiffer, Kate Taylor, Dan Navarro, Craig Taubman, Jason Becker, Erich Bergen; EMERGING ARTISTS: Casey Abrams, Aubrey Logan, Rachel Flowers, Maiya Sykes, Dauzat St. Marie, Emmanuel Kelly, Cameron Graves, Carly Smithson with The Tribe, Elliot Lewis, Rocky Dawuni, Eric Baines, Butta B-Rocka, Greg Scott, Plastic Culture, John Flanagan, Lexy Panterra, King Elle Noir, FTG Trap, Justin Love, Michael Lemmo, Peyton, and Tara Macri. Actress and singer Carnie Wilson with husband singer/songwriter and producer Rob Bonfiglio; singer/songwriter, actress, and activist Judith Owen, actor and singer Bill A. Jones (Glee), and Heartbreaker and drummer Steve Ferrone are among the emcees that will be hosting the show. 100% of the proceeds raised will provide food, shelter and services to homeless families, and support to first responders, musicians, restauranteurs, and more through several partner organizations helping those in need including the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles’ COVID-19 Relief, The Midnight Mission, Project Angel Food, MusiCares, Valley Cultural Foundation, and the Get Together Foundation. WATCH ALL TOGETHER NOW-LA2 for FREE by going to: www.AllTogetherNowLA.org or on Alert the Globe (www.alerttheglobe.com). A text-to-donate link will be available throughout the event. This virtual live streaming event will give fans their music fix from the safety and comfort of their own homes. Supporters will enjoy not only a concert of immense talent, but one that includes being part of the bigger picture – one that embraces Los Angeles and a cross section of our community - those who have lost their homes, their jobs, and have limited or no means of income until this pandemic passes. If you love good music and helping people in need, don’t miss it. This is going to be a beautiful effort where success and generosity come together to truly impact lives. # # #

Event info: Saturday, March 20, 2021, 3:00-9:00PM PDT on www.AllTogetherNowLA.org or www.alerttheglobe.com More information: Get Together Foundation www.gettogetherfoundation.com / Phone: 818.727.7884 All Together Now – LA www.AllTogetherNowLA.org

Glass Animals shares Heat Waves (Expansion Pack)
Featuring new remix from Riton

“HEAT WAVES” HITS #1 ON ALTERNATIVE CHART

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Expanding the scope of their biggest hit to date once more, Glass Animals drops a new remix pack of “Heat Waves” today—listen to Heat Waves (Expansion Pack) HERE.

This time around, the band recruited UK dance music phenomenon Riton to reimagine, re-envision and recharge the single. He powers up “Heat Waves” with his signature four-on-the-floor house bounce, adding another dimension to the track as it amplifies frontman Dave Bayley’s fiery falsetto. Synths and bass lock into an unshakable groove as “Heat Waves” gets even hotter. The remix accompanies previously-released versions of the track by Oliver Heldens and Sonny Fodera, which EDM.com praised saying, “Both energetic house remixes elevate the original song’s success,” while Dancing Astronaut proclaims they were created for “dance floor primetime.”

This week, “Heat Waves” climbed to #1 on the Alternative Radio Chart, a first for the band in their career. The song is also #1 on Mediabase, #1 on Billboard Alternative Airplay Chart and #1 on Apple Music Alternative Genre Chart, and it continues to grow on the Top 40 Radio Chart and made its debut on Apple Music All Genres Chart.  

Bayley was recently featured on Song Exploder to discuss the creation of “Heat Waves”—listen HERE. Glass Animals also unveiled a mesmerizing, live version of “Heat Waves” featuring Holly Humberstone for La Blogothèque—watch HERE.

“Heat Waves,” first released in June 2020 prior to Glass Animals’ critically acclaimed third album Dreamland, continues to climb up singles, streaming and radio charts around the world and shows no sign of stopping. It currently holds the #1 spot on Australia’s ARIA Official Singles Chart for the third consecutive week, as well as recently hit new peaks of #11 on Spotify’s US Top 50 Chart and #31 on Spotify’s Global Top 50 Chart. To date, the song has amassed over 300 million combined global streams (196M on Spotify / 77M on Spotify in the US alone) and hit a peak of 1.88 million daily streams on the platform. Glass Animals continues to rack up Spotify monthly listeners, currently at 16.2 million, making them the 217^th most-listened to artist on the platform and surpassing the likes of Tame Impala, Gorillaz, The 1975 and The Strokes. This week, “Heat Waves” hit new peaks on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart (currently #57) and Billboard Global 200 Chart (currently #42), making the song the highest single chart peak success in the band’s history.

Be on the lookout for more surprises from Glass Animals in the near future.

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ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS
A division of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Black Thought, Drake, Florence + the Machine, Greta Van Fleet, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack Johnson, James Blake, James Bay, Jessie J, John Mellencamp, Jonas Brothers, Julia Michaels, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Metro Boomin, NAV, Nicki Minaj, Of Monsters and Men, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings, Boominati Worldwide, Brushfire, Casablanca Records, Cash Money, Lava Records, XO, Young Money, among others. Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (J Balvin and Karol G).  In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Fifty Shades of Grey), Sony Pictures (Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse) and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises. Extending further into the worlds of film, television, and content, Republic launched Federal Films in order to produce movies and series powered by the label's catalog and artists. Its first production was the Jonas Brothers documentary Chasing Happiness for Amazon Prime Video.

The Rare Occasions Announce New Album Listen to Previously Released Singles Big Whoop Out June 18th

LISTEN AND SHARE: The Rare Occasions - "Control" Soundcloud/Spotify/Bandcamp LISTEN AND SHARE: The Rare Occasions - "Set It Right" Soundcloud/Spotify/Bandcamp LISTEN AND SHARE: The Rare Occasions - "Alone" Soundcloud/Spotify/Bandcamp After slow-releasing a few singles, LA-based and New England-bred band The Rare Occasions are finally ready to announce their sophomore album, Big Whoop, due out June 18th. Big Whoop was defined by the intensely DIY nature of the recording process. Almost every aspect of the production was done by the band. The recording sessions were all done in Brian McLaughlin's living room and spare bedroom, where he also mixed the songs. Luke Imbusch composed the orchestral arrangements, recruiting and then conducting a live string quartet for the recording. The band collectively shares production credits, with each member bringing their own unique contributions to the table. Mastering was done by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden. On the album, the band says, "So much of this album was born out of struggle which forced us out of our comfort zones and to think beyond our own barriers. After the departure of our guitarist, Peter, we knew we had more to give to the world. This process pushed us to broaden our approach to songwriting, arranging and production. We had released a couple of preliminary singles and then the pandemic hit which halted everything for months. This forced us to step back again, refine what we had created, and expand our new sound even further." Big Whoop - Tracklisting 01. Alone 02. Bolts 03. Control 04. Stay 05. Origami 06. Sparrow 07. Call Me When You Get There 08. The American Way 09. Do Not Do Drugs 10. Cynical 11. Set It Right 12. The Fold LINKS: Website - Facebook - Twitter - Soundcloud - Bandcamp - Instagram - YouTube The Rare Occasions Bio: The Rare Occasions are an LA-based, New England-bred indie rock band known for their explosive garage rock anthems with catchy vocal harmonies. Brian McLaughlin (vocals) and Luke Imbusch (drums) have been making music together since their early teenage years. They formed The Rare Occasions while attending college in Boston where they met Jeremy Cohen (bass). Since then, the band have toured nationally, won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and released a vast catalog of music online. After the departure of a fourth member in 2018, Brian, Jeremy, and Luke started on their newest full-length record, Big Whoop. Working as a three-piece has allowed them to flourish creatively; their new songs feature wall-of-sound guitars, electronic soundscapes, and lush orchestral arrangements, with intricately-woven lyrical themes of existentialism and a pointed sense of cheekiness. Big Whoop was recorded and mixed entirely by the band themselves in their cramped rehearsal space - everything from the essential power trio instrumentation to layers of analog synths and a live string ensemble make an appearance in this labor of love, due to be released in Summer 2021. Despite the struggles of COVID-19, The Rare Occasions have managed to capture the increasing attention of listeners online from around the world, and the band looks forward to sharing their new music with live audiences once venues can safely open their doors.

Rockin' Gift Guide: AC/DC, Jesse Colin Young, John Lennon, Peggy Lee, Gypsy Soul, Chris Hillman

Here is a crop of terrific releases including spectacular classic rock returns, an essential autobiography from a rock and roll great, as well as several fantastic new holiday music titles in tune with the season.

Artist: AC/DC

Title: Power Up (Columbia Records Group)

You might like if you enjoy: AC/DC, Deep Purple's 2020 "Whoosh!" 

Tell me more: Few bands have faced their demons and battled back with the kind of aplomb displayed by AC/DC. This is band that was seemingly doomed from the time founding lead singer Bon Scott died in February 1980. Major hearing issues for long-time vocalist Brian Johnson that led him to being temporarily replaced by Axl Rose in 2016, the death of founding rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young in 2017 and legal issues aplenty for drummer Phil Rudd were somehow overcome as evidenced on the hard rockers' brilliant return Power Up. Those worrying the Australia-spawned Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have lost a step fear not; this album rocks as hard as anything in their storied discography. My favorite tracks are the head-banging "Shot In The Dark" and "Systems Down," catchy instant-classic "Witch's Spell," bluesy "Kick You When You're Down" and "No Man's Land," and probing "Through The Mists Of Time." Truth be told, every cut on the album rocks. No wonder within a week of its official release, Power Up had reached the #1 spot on charts across the globe. 

Power Up is available in multiple configurations that will excite collectors and die-hard fans alike, including digital, CD, and deluxe versions. The limited edition, one-of-a-kind deluxe Power Up box is the ultimate fan package. Hit the button on the side of the box and watch the flashing neon AC/DC logo light up while the opening bars of “Shot In The Dark” blast out of the built-in speaker. Inside the box is the full CD package in a soft-pack with a 20-page booklet that features exclusive photos and USB charging cable allowing the box to remain powered up and on display. The vinyl LP is pressed on 180 gram vinyl and housed in a gatefold jacket.  Information: acdc.com.

Artist: Jesse Colin Young

Title: Highway Troubadour (BMG)

You might like if you enjoy: The Youngbloods, Jesse Colin Young, Bruce Cockburn 

Tell me more: Singer-songwriter/guitarist Jesse Colin Young has just returned with Highway Troubadour, his 22nd solo album (but first truly solo acoustic record since his 1964 debut The Soul of a City Boy). Beloved for his work as lead singer for The Youngbloods in the late 1960s and early '70s, Young went on to establish an equally successful career thanks to strong albums such as Song for Juli (1972), Songbird (1975) and On the Road (1976). Now 79, Young's signature vocals and virtuoso finger style guitar work shine across Highway Troubadour. A true survivor, Young put his recording career on hiatus in 2012 when he was diagnosed with Lyme disease. He returned to the ring with his highly-acclaimed February 2019 release Dreamers and is now back with a disc full of compositions pulled from across his catalog; the sessions were recorded with two two AEA A440 ribbon microphones — one for his voice and one for his Taylor 910 CE guitar. Highlights abound; an intoxicating "Cast a Stone" from last year's Dreamers, intimate "Song for Juli" and potent "Darkness, Darkness." He also revisits several Youngbloods classics, including offering up a reworked bluesy take on the Americana rocker "Sugar Babe" and George Remaily's "Euphoria." Information: JesseColinYoung.com.

Artist: John Lennon

Title: Gimme Some Truth (Capitol Records)

You might like if you enjoy: John Lennon, The Beatles

Tell me more: In celebration of what would have been John Lennon's 80th birthday, Capitol/UMe released Gimme Some Truth on Oct. 9, 2020. Released via several configurations (including a Deluxe 2CD/Blu-ray edition that includes a 124-page book and much more), the 2CD version I have revisits three dozen of the artist's most beloved solo songs, all upgraded via the work of engineer Paul Hicks, engineer Sam Gannon and mastering pro Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios. Listening to these glorious new mixes is to be swept up again by Lennon's monumental talent as a singer-songwriter able to address love, loss, social justice, marriage, world peace, racism, feminism and a myriad of other topics with a brutal honesty that rings true long after his tragic death in December 1980. The range of songs astound even today; the timeless rocker "Instant Karma!," sparse "Working Class Hero," intimate "Love," adored "Imagine," stirring "Oh My Love" and timely "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" are among this writer's favorites. Gimme Some Truth is available as a 19-track CD or 2LP, a 36-track 2CD, or 4 LP, the aforementioned Deluxe edition, and several digital versions for download and streaming including in 24 bit/96 KHz audio and hi-res Dolby Atmos. Information: JohnLennon.com.

CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS

Artist: Peggy Lee

Title: Ultimate Christmas (Capitol Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Peggy Lee, traditional holiday music 

Tell me more: With 2020 marking the 100th birthday of the late jazz and popular music singer Peggy Lee, the yuletide set Ultimate Christmas features 22 holiday favorites including "Winter Wonderland," "The Christmas Song," "Happy Holiday," "The Christmas Waltz," Winter Wonderland" and the rare "Peace on Earth." Several of the selections were written by Lee, including the cheerful "Christmas Carousel" (the title track from her 1960 holiday album), sparkling "Don't Forget to Feed the Reindeer," radiant "The Tree" and poignant "My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year)." Lee's signature top-tier vocals and the wonderful orchestral arrangements captured between 1949 and 1968 on audio CD are bolstered by a colorful booklet filled with historical Christmastime photos of Lee and detailed liner notes and information on each of the memorable tracks. Information: umgcatalog.com.

Artist: Gypsy Soul

Title: Comfort and Joy (Off The Beaten Track Recordings)

You might like if you enjoy: Gypsy Soul, Clannad

Tell me more: Talented Oregon-based duo Gypsy Soul is back with a new holiday-minded album, Comfort and Joy. Released Nov. 27, the album features six new recordings; all other tracks on the 14-track disc have been remastered. Cilette Swann's expressive vocals (which spans four octaves) and Roman Morykit's skills on a multiple of instruments are able to musically deliver the warmth and jubilation of the season to be sure, including their jazz-meets-world music versions of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," "The First Noel" and other traditional favorites. Other standouts include "Little Drummer Boy" and "Away In A Manger." Their own "The Snow, The Sea" is a welcome addition on the set. Many modern-day Christmas music collections are stuffed with an excess of bombast and artificial sweetening; Gypsy Soul's Comfort and Joy is a genuinely beautiful and touching tribute to the holiday season. Information: GypsySoul.com.

ROCK 'N' ROLL READ

Title: Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother and Beyond

Author: Chris Hillman

Publisher: BMG Books

Hardcover: 315 pages

Tell me more: In his moving "Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother and Beyond," Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman provides a compelling and fascinating look at his life and singular career. A founding member of the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band and the Desert Rose Band, Hillman reflects on the ups and downs of a life spent in the music world but mines equal depth with his reflections on love, family, faith and the loss of so many of his musical mates. He writes in a straightforward way, completely immersing the reader in a wide-ranging life spanning legendary gigs, recording sessions, band breakups, overcoming seemingly-fatal health scares and — his biggest joys — his wife Connie and their children. His relationships with greats ranging from Gram Parsons and David Crosby to Roger McGuinn, Richie Furay and Tom Petty come alive in the wonderful autobiography. Country great Dwight Yoakam pens the foreword. Information: bmg.com.

Robert Kinsler

New Music: Bob Marley, Tom Petty, Little Richard, Jesse Colin Young, Bruce Sudano, Larkin Poe

A slew of special gift-worthy new audio collections are celebrated in my column this week. Several of the audio titles are available on vinyl as well...

Artist: Bob Marley

Title: Uprising Live! (Eagle Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley, reggae music

Tell me more: In celebration of the 75th birthday of the late reggae great Bob Marley, Eagle Records and the Bob Marley Estate have released Uprising Live! on vinyl for the first time. The classic recording captures a performance on the Jamaica native's "Uprising Tour" that ran through Europe from May to July 1980 with five additional dates in the U.S. in September of that year. Sadly, it was Marley's final tour before his death from cancer in May 1981. He was only 36. Uprising Live! was recorded at Dortmund's Westfalenhalle on June 13, 1980 and is a must have for fans of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. After a short set featuring his backing trio I Threes (Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt), Marley is front and center to perform inspired and riveting versions of many of his most beloved anthems. The intoxicating likes of "Natural Mystic," "Could You Be Loved," "No Woman No Cry," "Exodus," "Redemption Song" and "Get Up, Stand Up" are among the galvanizing performances showcased on the title. In addition to the 3LP being available on black vinyl, a limited-edition colored vinyl release is also available. Marley is widely credited with introducing reggae to millions of fans around the world and his legacy is celebrated spectacularly across Uprising Live! Information: BobMarley.com.

Artist: Tom Petty
Title: Wildflowers & All the Rest (Warner Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Tell me more: From the rousing rocker "You Wreck Me" and gorgeous ballad "Crawling Back to You" to the shimmering Byrds-flavored "A Higher Place," the material across Tom Petty's Wildflowers & All the Rest reveals a sophistication, ambition and unadulterated diversity that is a reminder how great the 1994 album Wildflowers was. The expanded Wildflowers & All the Rest includes all 25 songs originally envisioned to be part of a double album; standouts on "All The Rest" (disc 2) include the dreamy "Something Could Happen," melodious "Leave Virginia Alone," Southern fried blues rocker "Confusion Wheel," Americana swoop "Harry Green" and genre-busting "Climb That Hill." There are several deluxe configurations of Wildflowers & All the Rest available; this writer has the 4-disc audio CD version with 54 tracks including seven unreleased songs; there is a disc of solo home recordings and another disc of tracks performed live. Information: TomPetty.com.

Artist: Little Richard

Title: Southern Child (Omnivore Recordings)

You might like if you enjoy: Little Richard, James Brown, Vintage Trouble 

Tell me more: The death of Little Richard on May 9, 2020 only increased interest in one of rock and roll's most influential founding fathers. Southern Child, the rocker's shelved third album for Reprise that was recorded following 1971's acclaimed King of Rock and Roll, is a predominantly country-rock effort and was unheard until the tracks appeared on a long-out-of-print label retrospective in 2005. The album was recorded in Los Angeles in spring of 1972; the LP was then mixed, mastered and handed to the label. However, Reprise instead opted to release The Second Coming in its place. Now Southern Child will be released on yellow vinyl on Friday, Nov. 27 (four bonus tracks are included on the audio CD version that follows on Dec. 4). The album is fascinating to be sure, and there are plenty of great songs here. The nuanced "If You Pick Her Too Hard (She Comes Out of Tune)," pretty "Ain't No Tellin'," uptempo "Southern Child," tender "In The Name" and zealous "Over Yonder" are among the country-flavored standouts on the set. Elsewhere the Macon, Georgia native tears it up on the funk-tinged rock 'n' soul original "Burning Up With Love," genre tossing "Last Year's Race Horse (Can't Run in This Year's Race)," and '50s-mining "I Get a Little Lonely" and bonus instrumental cut "Sneak the Freak." He also displays a way-out sense of fun via the quirky "Puppy Dog Song." Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Artist: Bruce Sudano

Title: Spirals Vol. 2...Time & The Space In Between (Purple Heart Recording Co.)

You might like if you enjoy: Jackson Browne, Nils Lofgren, Boz Scaggs

Tell me more: Singer-songwriter Bruce Sudano's latest album Spirals Vol. 2...Time & The Space In Between is a follow-up to Spirals Vol. 1...Not a Straight Line to be Found released earlier this year; it is a true celebration of bringing real life to songs that entice on first listen. A talented singer, songwriter and keyboardist, Sudano's songs capture his observations of the intimate and universal, unfolding with a rich variety of styles. "It Don't Take Much" is an uptempo jewel, while the jazz-flavored "Morning Kisses" is wistful and bolstered by Sudano's top-tier lead vocals. The winning acoustic guitar-anchored "The Promise" looks at the challenges of a relationship with an uncanny depth and beauty. The gorgeous "American Sunset" dreams of a better U.S. offered up with Springsteen-like power. The hopeful "Walking Down The Road" and "For the Sake of Humanity" undoubtedly speak for the voices of many who dream of better days ahead. Information: BruceSudano.com.

Artist: Larkin Poe

Title: Kindred Spirits (Tricki-Woo Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Samantha Fish, The Record Company, Larkin Poe

Tell me more: Kindred Spirits marks the second full-length album from Nashville-based blues rock duo Larkin Poe issued this year. Larkin Poe has followed up the release of their June 2020 LP Self Made Man with their first-ever covers album. Kindred Spirits is filled with familiar songs reworked to perfectly fit the signature style of Megan and Rebecca Lovell in sparse versions that reveal vast emotional reaches via stirring arrangements. "Nights in White Satin" takes listeners on an otherworldly journey; singer Rebecca Lovell's soaring vocals are mirrored by Megan Lovell's deft lap steel slide guitar work. Equally stirring is their take on Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight," a Southern gothic sortie bolstered by the sisters' artful harmonies. The siblings actually best several of the originals covered on the disc, notably Post Malone's "Take What You Want." Their masterful reworkings of Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love," Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World" and Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" further certify the power of this well-crafted set. Information: LarkinPoe.com.

Robert Kinsler

Jesse Colin Young & Steve Miller release updated version of "Get Together" in partnership with SongAid

Two legends are coming together as part of an effort to benefit SongAid...

Jesse Colin Young & Steve Miller

Partner with SongAid^TM to benefit WhyHunger’s Rapid Response Fund with updated version of “Get Together"

All Proceeds will be Donated in Support of COVID-19 Hunger Relief

Los Angeles (June 10, 2020) – Legendary singer-songwriter Jesse Colin Young has teamed up with SongAid and WhyHunger to release an updated version of The Youngbloods’ 1969 hit song, “Get Together.” Featuring Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Steve Miller on electric guitar and background vocals, all proceeds from the song will help fight the global hunger crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Get Together” will be available on all digital music and streaming services on Friday, June 19, and the song has already been premiered in a brand new video via Wall Street Journal which can be viewed here. “‘Get Together’ is a song that heals, and it seems we are in great need of healing. It was a joy to record with Steve Miller and feel his enthusiasm for the project,” said Jesse Colin Young. “While ‘Get Together’ is food for the soul, there are so many of us, especially in this time, that are in need of food for the body. We chose WhyHunger as the beneficiary of all the proceeds so our communities can be fed. For those that can, please join us in helping to feed our neighbors by donating to this wonderful organization.” Each time a fan listens to a SongAid song, the streaming proceeds will go to WhyHunger’s Rapid Response Fund. Content will be distributed through a partnership with leading music distribution company The Orchard and made available to fans listening on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Apple Music and sharing on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. All proceeds from SongAid will be used to expand WhyHunger's national Find Food Database, Texting service and Hotline connecting seniors, children, veterans, hourly workers and families impacted by hunger with free food and essential services, and to support frontline food pantries, small-scale farmers and food chain workers facing unprecedented risks and economic hardship during the COVID-19 crisis. "Hunger was a global crisis even before the pandemic. Now that millions of people are newly unemployed and without resources for basic human needs, food insecurity is spiking unlike anything we've seen in our 45-year organizational history," said Noreen Springstead, executive director, WhyHunger. "WhyHunger's history is grounded in activating artists to build awareness and spark action. I'm encouraged by and thankful for initiatives like SongAid that support our efforts to ensure everyone's human right to nutritious food. The proceeds from SongAid will have a profound impact on local communities across the globe. Thank you to all the artists and companies who have donated to this cause and for the fans who are listening. We must come together to fight this crisis." SongAid is a collaboration between ASCAP, Bonsai, The Orchard, Shukat Arrow Hafer Weber & Herbsman, LLP, TrackTribe and WhyHunger, with corporate support from Hard Rock International and EY. To learn more, to donate music or to get involved, visit SongAid.com.  ###

About Jesse Colin Young A pioneer of American roots music for more than half a century, Jesse Colin Young has left a unique mark on the intersecting worlds of folk, blues, jazz, country, and rock & roll. As the front man of the Youngbloods, he immortalized the ideals of the Woodstock generation with "Get Together," an international hit that called for peace and brotherhood during the turbulent 1960s. During the decades that followed, Young expanded both his audience and his artistic range, releasing a string of solo albums that mixed socially conscious lyrics with top-tier guitar skills and gorgeous vocals. An acclaimed songwriter, singer, instrumentalist, producer, label owner, podcast host, and longtime social/environmental activist, he has established a permanent place in America's musical landscape, while continuing to make modern music that's every bit as vital as his work during the countercultural era.

About SongAid SongAidTM is a global platform that allows artists to donate all of their earnings for select songs, performances, videos or albums to charitable and philanthropic causes they care about. Fans contribute to the cause by the simple act of listening.

About WhyHunger Founded in 1975 by the late Harry Chapin and radio DJ Bill Ayres, WhyHunger believes a world without hunger is possible. We provide critical resources to support grassroots movements and fuel community solutions rooted in social, environmental, racial and economic justice. A four-star rated charity by Charity Navigator, WhyHunger is working to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food in the U.S. and around the world. Learn more at whyhunger.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.