Chicago, the rock band known for hits like “25 or 6 to 4” and “Saturday in the Park,” are joined by soul legend Al Green in this 1973 performance. Green sings his own hit “Tired of Being Alone,” with Chicago’s horns locking into the pocket behind him.
Mayer’s Picks – The Best of 2026 (So Far), the Songs
Don’t Let Go, Fantastic Cat (from the Missing Piece Records release Cat Out of Hell) A scream-along-at-the-top-of-your-lungs anthem about holding on to your dreams. Nothing you can buy can save what you soldSo hold on tight to the light in your soulDon’t look down, baby don’t let… Don’t let go Suffer, Boy Golden (from the […]
Monday Morning Video – Eric Ambel & Sophie Gault in NYC
On July 19th, Eric Ambel and Sophie Gault play Groove in the West Village, and they’re bringing their own kind of heat — the kind you actually want. Ambel’s been running electric current through a guitar for decades, across a solo and production career that’s still going. Gault generates her own voltage, and it runs […]
Monday Morning Video – Golden NYC
There’s a lot to celebrate when Golden Everything and Danny Golden come to Groove on July 9th for a Twangville showcase. Golden Everything’s Down Time drops July 17th — an EP recorded in a single afternoon, just acoustic guitar and two voices. They made it in the middle of another project, with day jobs and […]
American Aquarium – New Ways to Lose
With their 11th studio album New Ways to Lose, American Aquarium and front man BJ Barham continue to prove why they remain one of the most vital voices in Americana and roots rock. Produced once again by Shooter Jennings and tracked live over a 10-day session in Los Angeles, the record captures the band at […]
Monday Morning Video – Alex Wong
Alex Wong’s “Permission” carries a purity of emotion and intent that’s hard to shake. In this solo performance from Oklahoma City’s Tower Theater, the glorious, uplifting melody gives even greater force to its message of empowerment: raise your voice, claim your space, and don’t wait for permission to be given. Not a bad way to […]
Monday Morning Video – Charlie Marie, Ward Hayden and Greg Hall
Charlie Marie and Ward Hayden & the Outliers, anchored by Ward Hayden and Greg Hall, are two acts carving their own paths through country music — and both dropped new music this month. Charlie’s new album landed June 5th. Ward and Greg’s duo EP dropped last week. We’re thrilled to celebrate both releases with them […]
Saturday Night – a Premiere from Sam Morrow
If you thought Sam Morrow’s music couldn’t get any dirtier or rawer, you’d be wrong. Morrow is back with a new album, out tomorrow, and the title says it all. Southern Boogie is full of greasy songs, loud guitars, and rhythms primed for booty-shakin’. The nods to Little Feat and early Robert Palmer that have […]
Monday Morning Video – Bottle Rockets
What better way to start a Monday than with a band that wrote the definitive song about it? This week’s video runs 40 minutes of the Bottle Rockets live, and yes, “Monday (Everytime I Turn Around)” is in there — along with “Dog,” “XOYOU,” “I Don’t Wanna Know,” “Ship It On the Frisco,” “Shape of […]
Monday Morning Video – Maggie Rose
Maggie Rose recently announced her new album, Half Moon, due August 14th. Before we get there, let’s revisit the title track of her 2024 release, No One Gets Out Alive. Recorded at Tennessee’s iconic The Caverns, this is an epic performance — complete with a string section. And that voice. Powerful and beautiful, in equal […]