Since his debut release, Trouble, in 2004, Ray Lamontagne has established himself as one of the brightest stars among the new wave of folk singer-songwriters. His lyrics have a probing depth, his voice, a raspy frailty, while wielding a stage persona of an introvert trapped in an extroverted world. He is a complex man and [...]

Ray Lamontagne is currently wrapping up the final dates of his U.S. fall acoustic tour. Unfortunately, things have hit a road bump. Tonight’s show at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and tomorrow night’s stop at Nashville’s Ryman Theatre have been postponed. It seems Mr. Lamontagne is battling a case of strep throat that is [...]

Early this morning, via Twitter, President Obama’s campaign staff released a Spotify playlist of the music that will soundtrack the president’s upcoming reelection campaign. And the artists that made the cut represent quite an eclectic array of musicians. Wilco, Ray Lamontagne and Arcade Fire round out some surprisingly indie choices, and other artists represent many [...]

Ray LaMontagne, along with The Pariah Dogs, will be joining Levon Helm Band as co-headliners in eight cities starting in Jacksonville, FL on November 2 and wrapping up in Austin, TX on November 12. “God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise,” the fourth studio album of Ray LaMontagne’s, debuted in the No. 3 spot on [...]