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Our "Sense of Place" visit to Memphis, Tenn., moves away from soul music to the place where some of the seminal American power-pop records were created. Ardent Studios is where the Memphis band ...
Memphis' Ardent Studios is recalibrating and renovating to stay competitive in the current music business climate. Here's a look at what's changing.
Big Star And Ardent Music On World Cafe Our "Sense of Place" visit to Memphis, Tenn., moves away from soul music to the place where some of the seminal American power-pop records were created.
As you enter Ardent’s cozy lobby, Big Star’s special place at the heart of Ardent is driven home thanks to a large, neon glowing sign of the band’s instantly identifiable logo.
Ardent Sons is a rock and roll band from Oakland, California, fronted by Flamin' Groovies drummer Tony T. Sales. Their songs explore classic themes of love and loss, travels between broken homes ...
Collective Soul frontman Ed Roland is looking back this summer with re-releases of the band’s first two albums, the double-platinum "Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid" and the triple ...
At the beginning of Bastards of Soul, a new documentary about the Dallas band of the same name, pianist Chad Stockslager welcomes the crowd inside the Kessler as musicians line the stage in black ...
Original compositions by Soul Candy will be included in the setlist when the band performs at this week’s Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival.
Ardent Sons is a rock and roll band from Oakland, California, fronted by Flamin' Groovies drummer Tony T. Sales. Their songs explore classic themes of love and loss, travels between broken homes ...
Music inspires these dancers Lessons in Choreography Self expression through dance LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Waterworks Dance Theater presents Ardent Souls Dance Concert, Saturday, December 22nd.
The legendary Texas Southern University's 'Ocean of Soul' Marching Band performed at the San Antonio Spurs' home opener on Oct. 20.
John King, a co-founder of Memphis’ Ardent Records, a veteran music promoter and radio historian, has died. King’s family confirmed he died Monday morning. He was 78. A charming and ...