Earlier this year, English guitarist James Blackshaw announced that he was returning to music after going on hiatus for a few years, citing how difficult it was to make money without having to constantly tour. "After three years of not performing live and nearly five years since my last solo album, I feel a new…

Back in 2016, English guitar virtuoso James Blackshaw announced the end of his music career. He said he planned to continue making music, but would no longer perform, citing the difficulty of constant touring and making a living purely on record sales. But today, the musician took to Tumblr to announce his return. His last…

+ The Music Now Festival is happening in Cincinnati March 11 and 12 and will feature Kronos Quartet (playing two sets, including a new piece by Arcade Fire's Richard Reed Parry), the Books, and Toumani Diabate. The fest will once again take place at the lovely-looking Memorial Hall Theater-- check out our photos from last year's Music Now here. ...