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For more than half a century now, the word “bluegrass” has been followed by “community” almost as often as it has been followed by “music” — no surprise for a music shared between devotees spanning generations, regions and cultures.

One of the more curious aspects of the artistic temperament is that the more you accomplish, the more you strive for. Case in point: Canadian folk legend James Gordon, who after a whopping 42 albums and successes in multiple other avenues of creative and civic life is still looking for “Leonard’s Secret Chord”—which is not only a metaphor for the elusiveness of the proverbial muse, but the title of his new single to boot.

The eagerly anticipated full-length album from the distinguished Americana rock duo Wayland, titled "On The Way," is now available on all major streaming platforms. This release marks a significant chapter in the band's storied journey, showcasing their incredible evolution from rock sensations to country music trailblazers.

When former Hawkwind bass player Alan Davey first launched his Hawkestrel project, an intrepid, free-wheeling collaborative space rock supergroup, the world was on the verge of being plunged into the COVID pandemic. Like a starship bound for better worlds, the band, which counted Hawkwind co-founder Nik Turner along with several other Hawkwind alumni among its crew, ventured beyond the darkness that engulfed the planet and reached meteoric heights, being embraced by both longtime Hawkwind fans and newcomers alike.

In the vibrant culinary landscape of Denver, a city known for its dynamic food scene, one name stands out with a melody that resonates beyond the kitchen: Chef Justin Cucci. A Manhattan native with a lineage steeped in the restaurant industry, Cucci embarked on a gastronomic journey that has led him to the forefront of the Denver dining scene. His ensemble of eateries, under the Edible Beats banner, harmonizes the flavors of innovation, sustainability, and a profound love for music, particularly the Grateful Dead.

Widely known as a visionary in the independent book publishing world for over 40 years, esteemed former Publisher and CEO, Charlie Winton, is now in a new chapter of life. He continues exploring his creative passion and announces the March 1 release of his third and most ambitious album, Eternal Light.
 

Celebrating nearly five decades of musical friendship, JOE SATRIANI and STEVE VAI have collaborated on music for the first time!  Releasing Friday, March 29, “The Sea of Emotion, Pt. 1” marks the FIRST time these two iconic guitarists have collaborated on a piece of music.
 

Key West, Florida psychedelic rockers AstroYeti release the spacey, psychedelic, humorous and infectiously fun new EP ‘Disastro Spaghetti’, released March 15th via Conch Town Records.

Following the release of their debut album which saw the band gain widespread press, and radio coverage as well as playlist placements across DSPs, ‘Disastro Spaghetti’ see’s the band once again showcases their unique alt-funk-rock soundscapes in a fittingly colourful and vibrant manner.

Today, longstanding international funk and soul-jazz heroes The New Mastersounds have released “Smoothie,” the second single off of their forthcoming album ‘Old School’ available via One Note Records on March 29th.

In a theater not so far away, where the walls hum with the echoes of a thousand nights, a gathering of cosmic proportions unfolded beneath the watchful gaze of the ever-spinning disco ball. The Capitol Theatre, a vessel adrift in the sea of time, Port Chester, its current harbor, bore witness to the convergence of spirits old and new, as the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Grateful, under the baton of one Phil Lesh, celebrated the maestro's 84th passage around the sun.