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Bernard Allison Announces New Album Loving You

Ruf Records will release Bernard Allison’s new album, Loving You, on Friday, October 16, 2026. PRE-SAVE / PRE-ORDER LOVING YOU There was a time during the 1990s when Bernard Allison was looked upon as one of the hottest young guns on the contemporary blues scene. The son of blues legend Luther Allison has roots in… Continue reading Bernard Allison Announces New Album Loving You

Full Cord and Billy Strings Bring a Longtime Michigan Friendship Full Circle in Ionia

Photo: Courtesy of Full Cord Michigan bluegrass band Full Cord and Billy Strings brought years of friendship and shared musical history to the stage in Ionia, Michigan, last weekend, performing for a crowd of 28,000 and spotlighting a collaboration rooted in the state’s bluegrass community. The relationship between Full Cord and Strings stretches back long… Continue reading Full Cord and Billy Strings Bring a Longtime Michigan Friendship Full Circle in Ionia

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Announce The Sea of Emotion

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Announce The Sea of Emotion

Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe’s The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Returns on Vinyl October 23

Craft Latino honors the enduring legacy of genre-defining artists Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe with a reissue of their landmark 1975 album, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. A collaboration with master cuatro player Yomo Toro and legendary singer-songwriter Rubén Blades, the influential salsa LP features such standout tracks as “Güaracha,” “Qué bien te… Continue reading Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe’s The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Returns on Vinyl October 23

Jeremy Short Teams with Jared James Nichols on “Until We’re Done”

Today, Appalachian space-funk innovator Jeremy Short showcases his guitar prowess alongside blues-rock powerhouse Jared James Nichols on his new single, “Until We’re Done,” an explosive collaboration that finds the two guitarists trading blistering solos amidst a hazy, psychedelic soundscape of wailing guitars, soulful vocals, and hard-driving grooves. LISTEN + SHARE “UNTIL WE’RE DONE” On “Until… Continue reading Jeremy Short Teams with Jared James Nichols on “Until We’re Done”

Jake Bugg Announces New Album Alamo, Shares “Never Can Tell”

Acclaimed UK singer, songwriter, guitarist Jake Bugg returns on November 13th with his seventh studio album, Alamo. Now an independent artist on Thirty Tigers, Bugg is off a major label for the first time and the timing could not have lined up more perfectly at this transformative period. The 11-song collection finds Bugg reconnecting with… Continue reading Jake Bugg Announces New Album Alamo, Shares “Never Can Tell”

Blue Highway Fest Announces Full 2026 Daily Schedule

Blue Highway Fest, the IBMA’s 2023 Industry Event of the Year, has released its full daily schedule for the 2026 festival, taking place October 8 through 11 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. With the lineup now mapped out day by day, festivalgoers can start planning their weekend around performances from The Boxcars, Doyle Lawson &… Continue reading Blue Highway Fest Announces Full 2026 Daily Schedule

Béla Fleck Announces Live Heart: My Bluegrass Heart at the Ryman

Credit: Jesse Borrell Béla Fleck will release his new album, Live Heart: My Bluegrass Heart at the Ryman, on October 16. The first single, “Blue Mountain Hop,” is out now. LISTEN TO “BLUE MOUNTAIN HOP” On January 8, 2022, Béla Fleck and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy hitters came together at the Ryman Auditorium… Continue reading Béla Fleck Announces Live Heart: My Bluegrass Heart at the Ryman

John Leventhal Announces New Album National Drift

John Leventhal Announces New Album National Drift

Outside Lands 2026 | Day One | Recap

Once again reminding the world of the storied creative past and present of San Francisco, the Outside Lands festival came to Golden Gate Park, drawing hundreds of thousands of music fans from across the globe. Now a full 18 years removed from its inaugural debut, its presence has been felt in the fabric of modern… Continue reading Outside Lands 2026 | Day One | Recap

Samantha Fish Announces 2026 Shake ’Em on Down Tour

Samantha Fish’s annual Shake ’Em on Down Tour returns in 2026 with a bill made for a long, loud night: Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside, and Daddy Long Legs. Fish curated the high-powered, multi-artist caravan showcasing the past, present, and future of the blues. Led by the two-time GRAMMY-nominated artist, the tour brings together three powerful,… Continue reading Samantha Fish Announces 2026 Shake ’Em on Down Tour

Indian Spirit Festival 2026 Welcomes 25,000 Psytrance Fans from 67 Countries

Photo: Courtesy of KB MediaX For five days and four nights, Eldena in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania once again became the center of the international Psytrance community. From August 26 to 31, 2026, Indian Spirit Festival transformed the expansive festival grounds into a colorful world of electronic music, psychedelic art, creative workshops, and unique encounters. With 25,000… Continue reading Indian Spirit Festival 2026 Welcomes 25,000 Psytrance Fans from 67 Countries

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