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Heart of Gold Band Celebrates Donna Jean Godchaux Mackay

A Celebration of the Life and Music of Donna Jean Godchaux Mackay A Celebration of the Life and Music of Donna Jean Godchaux Mackay will take place August 22 and 23, 2026, at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, California. The two-night celebration will feature The Heart of Gold Band with Steve Kimock, Greg Anton, Zion… Continue reading Heart of Gold Band Celebrates Donna Jean Godchaux Mackay

Grateful Dead MSG 9/19/88 and 9/20/88 Hit Play Dead in Hi-Res

Newly mastered from Dan Healy DATs, Grateful Dead’s MSG 9/19/88 and 9/20/88 shows are now streaming in Hi-Res on Play Dead. Newly mastered from the original Dan Healy DATs, Play Dead has released two more nights from the Grateful Dead’s historic 1988 Madison Square Garden run, with September 19 and September 20, 1988 now streaming… Continue reading Grateful Dead MSG 9/19/88 and 9/20/88 Hit Play Dead in Hi-Res

Philly Music Fest Celebrates 10th Annual Event

Philly Music Fest Celebrates 10th Annual Event

Samantha Fish Announces New Tour Dates and Paper Doll Live

Photo: Courtesy of Samantha Fish Following her eighth triumphant appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Samantha Fish has announced a new run of tour dates with UK power trio Zac Schulze Gang in support of her forthcoming live album, Paper Doll Live, due June 12 via Rounder Records.… Continue reading Samantha Fish Announces New Tour Dates and Paper Doll Live

Still Riding the Bronco: Dino English on 28 Years of Dark Star Orchestra

Photo by Bob Minkin: Bobby Weir and Dino English Heads All Happy Hour sat down with Dark Star Orchestra drummer Richard ‘Dino’ English recently in New Orleans to discuss nearly three decades on the road. Since joining the ensemble in 1999, Dino has performed thousands of shows, expertly channeling the Dead’s signature improvisational style and… Continue reading Still Riding the Bronco: Dino English on 28 Years of Dark Star Orchestra

Maybe It Was The Roses Brings a Three-Day Dead Celebration to Ventura

Maybe It Was The Roses Festival Sets Oceanfront Grateful Dead Celebration in Ventura With the Pacific Ocean as its backdrop and the spirit of the Grateful Dead floating through the salt air, Maybe It Was The Roses Music Festival will bring three days of music, community, art, and celebration to Ventura, California, from Friday, May… Continue reading Maybe It Was The Roses Brings a Three-Day Dead Celebration to Ventura

The Red Clay Strays win ACM Award for Group of the Year

NEW ALBUM, GRATEFUL, ARRIVES ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5 The Red Clay Strays have earned their second career Academy of Country Music® Award for Group of the Year at Sunday night’s 61st annual award ceremony in Las Vegas. This is the band’s first time winning this category, following their 2025 win for New Duo or Group… Continue reading The Red Clay Strays win ACM Award for Group of the Year

Suwannee Spring Reunion 2026 Recap: Finding Energetic Peace

Peter Rowan and Friends | photos by Ashley Feller This year has been full of uncertainty, but again I’m reminded of how strong a dedicated community can be. This past March, I wasn’t entirely sure I could attend the 8th annual Suwannee Spring Reunion as I customarily do. I drive a 2006 Chevy Impala, and… Continue reading Suwannee Spring Reunion 2026 Recap: Finding Energetic Peace

Frank Vignola and Pasquale Grasso Bring Birdland Guitar Night to Regatta Bar

Frank Vignola and Pasquale Grasso Bring Birdland Guitar Night to Regatta Bar

Sqwerv Celebrates Denver Homecoming at The Bluebird Theater

Photo credit: Daleah Whitaker After a relentless year that saw them crisscross the United States twice and deliver a standout performance at a high-stakes New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival after-party, Denver’s own indie-jam heavyweights Sqwerv returned to where it all began with a homecoming show at The Bluebird Theater on Saturday, May 16, 2026.… Continue reading Sqwerv Celebrates Denver Homecoming at The Bluebird Theater

My Morning Jacket Announce One Big Holiday 2027 Lineup

My Morning Jacket will return to Riviera Maya, Mexico, for One Big Holiday 2027, the revered destination concert vacation, at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya from January 14-18, 2027. The four-day event will see 3 headline performances from My Morning Jacket as well as an all-star lineup featuring some of their closest friends and favorite… Continue reading My Morning Jacket Announce One Big Holiday 2027 Lineup

Cory Wong Announces “Fretboard Odyssey” ft. Mark Lettieri and Ariel Posen

GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, producer, podcast host, and guitarist extraordinaire Cory Wong has announced “Fretboard Odyssey,” an unprecedented EU/UK headline tour that will see him joined by a guitar-driven, all-star lineup that includes fellow guitarists Mark Lettieri and Ariel Posen, bassist Henrik Linder, keyboardist Kevin Gastonguay, and drummer Louis Cato. The very special live run begins… Continue reading Cory Wong Announces “Fretboard Odyssey” ft. Mark Lettieri and Ariel Posen

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