The wait is finally over - The Vegabonds new album "V" is available everywhere today! The Alabama-bred, Nashville-based quintet is celebrating their fifth studio release produced by Tom Tapley (Blackberry Smoke, Sugarland, Mastodon). Check it out here: smarturl.it/TheVegab...

"Don't Stop, Don't Speak" follows a busy end to 2018 for Car, as she released a single and video for "Girlfriend" and share the stage with She Wants Revenge and Flint Eastwood. https://youtu.be/ulqIPiIs1J4 "Don't Stop, Don't Speak" is the new single from Car Astor (forme...

Jesse Dayton just released the single, "Take Out the Trash" from his first ever live album On Fire in Nashville which is coming out February 1, 2019. Available digitally worldwide, On Fire in Nashville is a no-holds-barred recording of his 2018 AmericanaFest performance a...

How would one describe Kirk Pasich? Incredible. Humble. Determined. We at Blue Élan feel our heralded hero encompasses all three words and many, many more in every way, shape, and form. So much so that we believe he deserves a corner of the website. Kirks's Corner ...

Just announced: Rita Coolidge is playing May 2nd at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Celebrating 50 years, Jazz Fest takes place April 25-May 5 and features 600+ bands on 13 stages. Visit nojazzfest.com for the full line-up and ticket info! Don't forget to prep ...

The man has brought so much joy to the world that the world smiled back. Jack Tempchin has been selected into the Songwriters Hall of Fame! "I'm flabbergasted," said the lifelong San Diego resident, who is best known for writing the Eagles' hit "Peaceful, Easy, Feeling" and...

Rod Melancon announced today he will be releasing his new album Pinkville on Blue Élan Records on April 5th, 2019. The new album, which was recorded and Produced by Grammy award winning Producer Adrian Quesada at Level One Studios in Austin, TX, is the follow up to the 20...

Mark your calendars! Don't miss out on Amy Wilcox, Rita Coolidge, Janiva Magness, and Scout Durwood this month! If you can't make the dates in January, several dates are slated  for February. All four women will be scattered across LA, each bringing their own, unique sound ...

Happy New Year Friends! We are excited to start 2019 off with a brand new single from The Vegabonds! "Best I Can" was written in a hustle mindset. It's about making goals and pushing through until you achieve them." "We started our journey as a band in the midst of a nat...

Listen to the Blue Élan X The Alliance for Children's Rights Holiday Playlist by clicking here. The Alliance for Children's Rights is a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles that protects the rights of impoverished, abused, and neglected young people. It provides ...

If you haven't listened to everything in our catalog, here's your chance! Take  50% off all CDs in our store during Blue Élan's exclusive Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Sale. The sale starts at 11:59 A.M. on November 22nd, 2018. Don't miss out on this sweet deal, shop now!(ht...

EVERYBODY WANTS PEACE ON EARTH, the new holiday single from California country/rock band Mustangs of the West with its hooky, sing-a-long chorus and layered harmonies, will find its way into your head and heart this holiday season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0590FQdip...

Mint Trip celebrated the release of their new single last night at the Hi Hat in Los Angeles, opening for Gestures & Sounds at their album release party. The band's latest track "Jump Rope" meditates on the urge to collect and assign sentimental value to possessions as a...

Jesse Dayton released the official video for his song "Charlottesville" off of The Outsider. The song came about in response to the 2017 "Unite the Right Rally" in Charlottesville, VA and was shot and produced by Jeff Shipman. "I grew up on protest songs from Johnny Cas...

Red Wanting Blue wants to know what you've been listening to - including your favorite song from The Wanting. So, they're asking their fans to make a playlist Spotify. Create your playlist (Be sure to include a track from The Wanting) Submit your playlist here: ht...