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Mason Jennings has announced his 18th album, Dark Wings, due July 10 on Loosegroove Records. Across 11 songs, the Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter grapples with trauma, faith, survival, and hope, while embracing a looser, more collaborative approach than many of his most recent recordings. The album was developed through a series of sessions with drummer Scott McPherson,… Continue reading Mason Jennings Announces 18th Album Dark Wings
Bay Area indie singer-songwriter Jeff Symonds has released “Estate Sale,” the final pre-release single from his upcoming second album Don’t Worry, I Do Alright, due May 18 on ElectraCast Records. A stomping two-step built around nostalgia and reckoning, “Estate Sale” finds Symonds sifting through the emotional debris of childhood — old guitars, faded magazines, and… Continue reading Jeff Symonds Releases Estate Sale Ahead of New Album Don’t Worry, I Do Alright
Photo: Courtesy of Courtney Scout Dark Star Orchestra will return to the iconic Greek Theatre in Berkeley for a special two-night stand on July 31 and August 1, 2026, presented as The Music Never Stops: A Rex Foundation Benefit & Tribute to Bob Weir. Building on the success of their 2024 debut at the venue,… Continue reading Dark Star Orchestra Announces Greek Theatre Benefit for Rex Foundation and Bob Weir
Disco Presents has officially unveiled the lineup for Freaky Deaky 2026: The Revival, returning Halloween weekend, October 30–31, to the Travis County Exposition Center in Austin, Texas, with one of its most immersive and sonically expansive editions to date. Leading the weekend are some of electronic music’s most in-demand names, including ILLENIUM, Disco Lines, Boogie… Continue reading Freaky Deaky 2026 Returns to Austin With ILLENIUM, SLANDER and Liquid Stranger
The countdown is on for a landmark year in Bristol. Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion has added 25 more artists to its 25th anniversary lineup, including a major headliner return from Old Crow Medicine Show. On April 28, 2026, the festival announced the latest wave of artists joining the celebration in Historic Downtown Bristol on… Continue reading Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Adds Old Crow Medicine Show for 25th Anniversary
Photo Credit: Bob Thiele The New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate today passed a legislative resolution “celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the birth of John Coltrane, renowned artistic trailblazer and innovative New York jazz musician.” In a ceremony conducted at the New York State Capitol building, members of the Legislature joined… Continue reading New York State commemorates John Coltrane’s centennial
Hey Annie | photos by Dan Ward The sun is out in full force today as it lights up a beautiful blue sky in Niles, Michigan. Back in the days of COVID, the city had an idea for an open-air meeting place so town folk didn’t go stir crazy. Main Street makes a hard left… Continue reading Hank Nelson and Hey Annie Open 2026 Season at The Node in Niles Michigan
Ashkenaz in Berkeley keeps doing what it has done for decades: giving the East Bay a steady home for roots music, dancing, community gatherings, and plenty of Dead-friendly nights. The latest calendar leans heavily into jam and hippie energy, while still covering the venue’s wide mix of global sounds, folk traditions, and local culture. For… Continue reading Ashkenaz Berkeley Listings Feature Grateful Dead Nights, Bluegrass and Global Sounds
William Shatner is stepping into heavier territory than ever before, launching a new metal album that pairs his unmistakable voice and fearless creative energy with a lineup of major rock and metal talent. Bold, unexpected, and built for maximum impact, the project is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about hard rock… Continue reading William Shatner Announces New Metal Album With Rob Halford, Dave Lombardo and More
Holly Bowling – photo by Michael Bachara Sweetwater Music Hall continues to be one of the Bay Area’s most dependable rooms for live music, mixing nationally known artists, local talent, community programs, and roots-driven sounds in an intimate Mill Valley setting. The latest calendar has something for just about everyone, with a little extra attention… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall Listings Spotlight Holly Bowling, Jam Favorites and May 2026 Shows
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