American Roots Music - Hot Off The Press with Ace Hartmann

MCKINLEY JAMES NOW ‘BACK ON THE RUN’

byAce HartmannJune 30, 2026July 6, 2026

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter McKinley James has released his new single “Back On The Run,” marking his debut with Easy Eye Sound and introducing the next chapter of a career built on traditional American roots music, soul, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll. Accompanied by a new music video and an upcoming 7-inch vinyl release, the […]

POKEY LAFARGE ANNOUNCES ‘RENT MONEY’ AND ROAD TOUR

byAce HartmannMay 13, 2026June 4, 2026

The restless American troubadour known as Pokey LaFarge has once again packed his suitcase, tuned his guitar, and set his sights on the open highway. This week, the celebrated singer-songwriter officially announced his forthcoming full-length record Rent Money, due September 11, 2026 through Boxer Boy Records, accompanied by the release of its title track and […]

CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES UNVEIL LP “ROMA! ROMA!”; LIMITED VINYL RUN

byAce HartmannJanuary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

Veteran swing and ska revivalists Steve Perry leads his band, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, with their new release, Roma! Roma!, their 13th studio album and first full-length ska record in more than six years, marking a new chapter for the long-running group in 2026. The record arrives today in a hand-numbered limited vinyl pressing of 500 copies, […]

POKEY LAFARGE ANNOUNCES LIMITED 10-INCH EP ON BOXER BOY RECORDS

byAce HartmannJanuary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

American roots troubadour Pokey LaFarge has returned with a fresh dispatch from the road, unveiling his new single and music video, “Pickup Truck,” now streaming across all major digital platforms. The track is drawn from LaFarge’s forthcoming solo EP, Travelin’ with Pokey LaFarge: Voice and Guitar Vol. I, the first release on his newly formed imprint, […]