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Angine de Poitrine | Richmond, VA | September 20th, 2026 - photos by Philip Andrews By the time Angine de Poitrine too....
Furthur bus - photos by Gabriel David Barkin Buses loom large in the tapestry of Americana. There’s the bus upon which....
Daniel Donato | Boogiedown Music Fest | photos by Tony Mueller The sixth annual Boogiedown Music Fest returned to Drif....
The Mishawaka | August 31st, 2026 - photos by Jake Cudek In 1916, a music man set out on a motorcycle ride to explore ....
Sara Wasserman - photo by Liam Storrings Music Heals International (MHI) and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass will cohost a b....
AUSTIN, Texas — Alone (Together) A Holiday Companion is Sue Foley’s lowdown answer to the season: a late-night collection for anyone who knows the holidays can hold loneliness and connection in the same room. Rooted in Texas blues and touched with laid-back jazz, the album trades glitter and sentimentality for atmosphere, honesty and groove. The… Continue reading Sue Foley Announces Blues Holiday Album Alone (Together)
Cowboy Junkies | Lobero Theatre | Santa Barbara, CA | September 20th, 2026 – photos by L. Paul Mann There is a precise frequency at which the Cowboy Junkies operate—a slow-burning, melancholic tranquility that feels not quite like a rock performance and more like a shared, holy secret. Celebrating four decades of making music on… Continue reading Cowboy Junkies Bring Quiet Thunder to the Lobero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — September 23, 2026 — Craft Recordings announces an expanded deluxe edition of Porcupine Meat, the Grammy Award-winning album from the legendary Bobby Rush. At the age of 82, Rush was at the very peak of his game, with the agility of a seasoned performer who knew just the right mix of… Continue reading Bobby Rush’s Grammy-Winning Porcupine Meat Gets 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
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
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
photos by L. Paul Mann When Peter Hook steps onto a Hollywood stage, it carries the weight of a 40-year love affair between Manchester post-punk royalty and the sprawling concrete metropolis of Los Angeles. On Saturday night, September 19, 2026, Peter Hook & The Light rolled into the historic Hollywood Palladium, delivering a masterclass in… Continue reading Shadow and Light: Peter Hook & The Light Elevate Post-Punk History at the Hollywood Palladium
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
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
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 will check in to the Stanley Hotel for a three-night residency February 12–14, 2027, featuring sonic specters, Southern storytelling and Valentine’s Day revelry, with each evening offering a distinctly different Zippers experience. ESTES PARK, Colo. — Music, mayhem and revelry will collide when the maestros of vaudeville, jazz, blues and roots swing… Continue reading Squirrel Nut Zippers Announce Three-Night Stanley Hotel Residency
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