In 1997 rock and blues music fans were impatiently waiting for the sophomore release by, what the press still referred to as, a teenage phenom. On October 7th the world finally heard Trouble Is… by the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and it demonstrated to the press and public alike that Kenny was an artist with a boundless future ahead of him.

The Bacon Brothers are eager to announce the tour dates for their upcoming 'Out of Memory Tour.' The band will be embarking on an East Coast run commencing April 3rd in Ridgefield, CT. Tickets go on sale Friday 12/17 at 10am EST at baconbros.com. Kevin stated, "We're excited to get back out and play live.

On Wednesday, December 15 at 1pm ET, Jackson Browne will take part in “The Sound of Activism With Tom Morello,” a virtual event from The New York Times, hosted by the acclaimed musician, activist and current Times Opinion contributor Tom Morello as he welcomes Browne and other special guests Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot and 11-year-old drumming prodigy Nandi Bushell for an evening of conversation and song. R.S.V.P.

Levitate's signature summertime celebration of music and art is back for its 9th annual celebration this July 8, 9 & 10 at the Marshfield Fairgrounds! The  largest iteration yet of the beloved homegrown festival, Levitate will bring its signature blend of world class artists and emerging local acts.

Primus has announced an extensive, 46-date, coast-to-coast extension of its wildly popular ‘A Tribute To Kings’ Tour, paying homage to prog-rock legends, Rush. ‘A Tribute To Kings’ will find the Bay area trio performing Rush’s 1977 album ‘A Farewell To Kings’ in its entirety, following a set of their own music. As bassist Les Claypool told Rolling Stone, the tour is about paying tribute to a band that has given him so much inspiration over the years.
 

Randy Travis made a very special appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday night to celebrate his 35th Anniversary as a member. The Opry’s lineup for the evening included country music stars Jon Pardi, Old Crow Medicine Show, Carly Pearce and longtime Travis collaborator, Don Schlitz.

After being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic which disrupted the live music industry in 2020 and 2021, Bluegrass Underground announced today new dates in 2022 for the TV taping of its next season, Season XI, on PBS. From March 18 through March 20, the Bluegrass Underground PBS TV taping in The Caverns will treat music fans to performances by the finest in roots and Americana music.

On December 15, Black Music Action Coalition will host “This is How I Show Up,” the first in a series of conversations around race and identity in the music industry, and their effects on mental health. The event will be hosted in partnership with Black Mental Health Alliance and Backline, the music industry’s mental health and wellness resource.

Blue Bear School of Music, San Francisco’s preeminent school for rock, blues, jazz, folk, and pop, today unveils its plans for a momentous 2022, including community expansion, new programming, and staffing updates. Following the nonprofit’s 50th-anniversary, celebrated singer/songwriter, Bonnie Hayes, announces she will return to the school as the Executive Director at Blue Bear’s new East Bay Campus, slated to open in September, 2022.

Today, Rolling Stone Country shared their highly anticipated top albums of the year list naming Maggie Rose among the top 25 of the year alongside artists like Morgan Wade, Eric Church, Sturgill Simpson, Brandi Carlile, and Kacey Musgraves saying: