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“I Don’t Ever Phone It In”: An Interview with Allison Russell

Allison Russell – photo by Gabriel David Barkin Allison Russell never stops moving. On stage with her band the Rainbow Coalition, she whirls with glee, dancing joyously between her turns at the mic and playing clarinet. When she’s not on tour, she’s likely to be writing new songs, working on a new record, writing a… Continue reading “I Don’t Ever Phone It In”: An Interview with Allison Russell

Al Jardine Brings Beach Boys Classics to Boom Days

Photos: Courtesy of Southern Fields This past Friday night, I had the opportunity to see Al Jardine and the Pet Sounds Band at Boom Days in Fort Payne, Alabama. Boom Days is an annual two-day music, art and regional festival held every September. Fort Payne is probably best known for being the hometown of the… Continue reading Al Jardine Brings Beach Boys Classics to Boom Days

Shadow and Light: Peter Hook & The Light Elevate Post-Punk History at the Hollywood Palladium

Shadow and Light: Peter Hook & The Light Elevate Post-Punk History at the Hollywood Palladium

DelFest Does Dead Vol. 2 Returns to the Grateful Dead Songbook

DelFest’s bluegrass heart meets the Grateful Dead songbook once again on DelFest Does Dead Vol. 2, a live two-LP collection featuring 12 performances recorded during DelFest 2026 in Cumberland, Maryland. The limited-edition release brings together Grateful Dead interpretations by The Travelin’ McCourys, Toy Factory Project, Blackberry Smoke, Maggie Rose featuring Sierra Hull, The Infamous Stringdusters,… Continue reading DelFest Does Dead Vol. 2 Returns to the Grateful Dead Songbook

Marshall Crenshaw Shares “(We’re Gonna) Shake Up Their Minds”

HILLSBOROUGH, NC — September 23, 2026 — Marshall Crenshaw today shares “(We’re Gonna) Shake Up Their Minds”, the latest track from his forthcoming archival collection, The Bootleg Sounds of Marshall Crenshaw: 1984-87, out October 23 via Yep Roc Records. The album is now available for pre-order. Personally curated by Crenshaw from his archives, the collection… Continue reading Marshall Crenshaw Shares “(We’re Gonna) Shake Up Their Minds”

Steve Earle Announces 12th Annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit With The Waterboys

Today, GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, actor and activist Steve Earle announces the 12th Annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit, featuring the only North American performance of The Waterboys’ Fisherman’s Blues Revue on Friday, December 11, at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. Hosted by Earle, the nine-piece ensemble will feature Earle alongside former Waterboys… Continue reading Steve Earle Announces 12th Annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit With The Waterboys

Jenny Scheinman Announces ‘One Hundred Years Today,’ Shares “Turns The Wagon Wheel”

Early in the recording of her evocative new album, One Hundred Years Today, violinist and composer Jenny Scheinman turned to her band in the studio and exclaimed, “More apocalyptic! This is end-of-times jazz!” She had reconvened the superb, sensitively attuned ensemble first heard on her 2024 album All Species Parade: guitarists Bill Frisell and Julian… Continue reading Jenny Scheinman Announces ‘One Hundred Years Today,’ Shares “Turns The Wagon Wheel”

Reggae on the River Returns to Humboldt County in June 2027

PIERCY, Calif. — Reggae on the River will return to the banks of the Eel River for its 38th year, bringing three days of music, art, camping and community back to County Line Ranch in Piercy from June 25–27, 2027. The Mateel Community Center has officially announced the return of Humboldt County’s iconic cultural gathering… Continue reading Reggae on the River Returns to Humboldt County in June 2027

Squirrel Nut Zippers Announce Three-Night Stanley Hotel Residency

Squirrel Nut Zippers Announce Three-Night Stanley Hotel Residency

Grateful Dead’s Hampton and Springfield 1985 Shows Arrive on Play Dead

Tuesday Dead Drops keeps rocking through Spring Tour 1985 with two newly mastered Grateful Dead performances from Hampton Coliseum and Springfield Civic Center. “Night two aboard the Hampton Spaceship starts with Stranger and Cold Rain, but the second set is where our beautifully distractible friends really take over: Scarlet > Hell in a Bucket. Jerry… Continue reading Grateful Dead’s Hampton and Springfield 1985 Shows Arrive on Play Dead

Phish Fall 2026 Ticket Auction Benefits WaterWheel Foundation

The Mimi Fishman Foundation, in partnership with Phish’s WaterWheel Foundation, has launched an online charity auction featuring ticket packages for eight shows on Phish’s Fall 2026 tour. The auction is being hosted by the Mimi Fishman Foundation, with all proceeds going directly to the WaterWheel Foundation. Each package includes a pair of tickets for one… Continue reading Phish Fall 2026 Ticket Auction Benefits WaterWheel Foundation

The Disco Biscuits Announce Three-Night Denver Run at the Ogden Theatre

The Disco Biscuits will return to Denver for a three-night run at the Ogden Theatre on Thursday, January 7; Friday, January 8; and Saturday, January 9, 2027. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m. MT through AXS. A limited number of three-day passes will also be available while supplies last. The Disco… Continue reading The Disco Biscuits Announce Three-Night Denver Run at the Ogden Theatre

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