Last week we said goodbye to folk artist and longtime Music Maker supporter and friend, Sam “the Dot Man” McMillan. When I met Sam McMillan with Guitar Gabriel in Winston-Salem in the early 90s and we were en route to play Carnegie Hall and he offered to paint us suits. In his unique and whimsical fashion, […]

Music Maker is thrilled to announce that it will be partnering with the Bluegrass Situation, the International Bluegrass Music Association, the North Carolina Museum of History and PineCone for the third annual Shout & Shine Showcase: A Celebration of Diversity in Bluegrass to be held Monday, September 24, at the North Carolina Museum of History […]

Goin’ Away by John Lee ZeiglerWe recently released a long awaited collection of John Lee Ziegler’s music and received a wonderful response from Music Maker’s fans. It feels so good to know that true American artists like John Lee get some recognition for their vital contributions to our culture, and John Lee’s version of Shake, […]

Music Maker has worked alongside piano player Eddie Tigner since 1998 and we are honored to call him a partner artist. Eddie’s career as a musician IS in incredible, I emphasize IS because Eddie is still wowing audiences and will bring a real treat to the city of Valdosta, GA this Saturday, which is also […]

Soul of the Blues by Albert White Albert White’s clean rendition of the classic “Someday Baby” is a slow, bluesy, heartfelt story of accepting the loss of a love. For anyone getting over a heartbreak, the clear guitar melody and soulful vocals offer even the most forlorn folks deep consolation and an optimistic look towards […]