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Grateful Dead’s Fillmore Auditorium 7/3/66 Arrives From Rhino

Photo: Courtesy of Rhino / Grateful Dead Seven months after changing its name from the Warlocks, the Grateful Dead was a scuffling, unsigned band searching for an identity when it played Bill Graham’s Independence Ball on July 3, 1966. That show—making its vinyl debut exactly 60 years later—captures the transformative energy of a band moving… Continue reading Grateful Dead’s Fillmore Auditorium 7/3/66 Arrives From Rhino

AVTT/PTTN Shatters Boundaries Under the Paso Robles Stars

Photos by  L. Paul Mann When Scott and Seth Avett announced a collaborative record and tour with avant-garde metal pioneer Mike Patton of Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, the music world was puzzled. Folk-rock royalty teaming up with rock’s most volatile chameleon seemed like a beautiful, chaotic gamble. On May 9, 2026, the AVTT/PTTN… Continue reading AVTT/PTTN Shatters Boundaries Under the Paso Robles Stars

Weir/Wasserman Songbook Celebration at Sweetwater to Benefit Music Heals Int’l and Grateful Guitars

Weir/Wasserman Songbook Celebration at Sweetwater to Benefit Music Heals Int’l and Grateful Guitars

Sleaford Mods | The Fonda Theatre | 5/14/2026

Over the weekend, Nottingham indie post-punk duo Sleaford Mods gave an astonishing demonstration of their decades of musical experience to a packed audience at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre. At a time where political fatigue has become all the more common in our society, their pensive yet abrupt lyrical sensibilities coupled with their enthusiastic and poignant… Continue reading Sleaford Mods | The Fonda Theatre | 5/14/2026

Aaron Skiles Announces New Album Angels, Demons & Coin Flips

New Single “Ain’t No Marks,” arrives June 5 Aaron Skiles will release his new album, ANGELS, DEMONS & COIN FLIPS, in August 2026. The 10-song record was co-produced by Skiles and Josh Jové, who also engineered the album and plays lead guitar throughout. Jové is known for his work with Eagles of Death Metal, The… Continue reading Aaron Skiles Announces New Album Angels, Demons & Coin Flips

Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle Add West Coast Dates

Lukas Nelson & Molly Tuttle add new west coast dates to co-headline tour Two of music’s most celebrated artists, Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle, have expanded their special co-headline tour with newly added West Coast dates across California. Confirmed stops include Fresno’s Warnors Theatre, San Luis Obispo’s Fremont Theater, Pioneertown’s Pappy & Harriet’s, and Los… Continue reading Lukas Nelson and Molly Tuttle Add West Coast Dates

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

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

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