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Pretty Lights arrived in Port Chester on August 21 carrying more than a tour opener. The three-night stand at The Capit....
Umphrey's McGee | Hillsboro, WI | August 22nd, 2026 - photos by Tony Mueller There are few things better than arriving....
Goose | photos by David Burton Goose returned to Bend, Oregon for a two-night run on August 21st and 22nd at Hayden Ho....
BERTHA: Grateful Drag | Arvada Center | Arvada, Colorado | August 14th, 2026 - photos by Debra Lambert Leave it to BER....
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, 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
Six-time GRAMMY-winning songwriter, producer, and guitarist John Leventhal will release his new album, National Drift, on October 2 via Rumble Strip Records / Thirty Tigers. The album follows Leventhal’s acclaimed solo debut, Rumble Strip, released more than 40 years into his storied career. “A masterful debut from a promising new solo artist,” wrote Texas Monthly… Continue reading John Leventhal Announces New Album National Drift
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
Two more Grateful Dead performances from 1985 are now available to stream in hi-res through Play Dead, featuring shows from the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center and Berkeley Community Theater. The August 20 show at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center features a first set with “Cold Rain & Snow” > “Day Tripper,” “West L.A.… Continue reading Grateful Dead’s 1985 Kaiser and Berkeley Shows Added to Play Dead
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
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
Grahame Lesh and Tom Hamilton, Jr. – photos by Howard Horder It is so nice to hear Garcia and Grateful Dead songs with a full orchestra. On a very comfortable evening in upstate New York at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Grahame Lesh, Tom Hamilton, Melvin Seals, Jacklyn LaBranch, John Morgan Kimock, and… Continue reading Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration Brings the Music to Bethel Woods
Ashkenaz in Berkeley heads into September with a particularly strong run for Grateful Dead and roots-music fans, alongside its usual mix of Cajun, old-time, Latin, folk, dance, and community programming. The month opens September 2 with Stu Allen & Mars Hotel for Grateful Dead Night, followed just three days later by See What Love Can… Continue reading Ashkenaz September Calendar Features Three Grateful Dead Nights, Cajun, Old-Time Music and More
Trombone Shorty | Vina Robles Amphitheatre | photos by L. Paul Mann As the summer sun dipped behind the oak-dotted hillsides of California’s Central Coast on August 23, Vina Robles Amphitheatre delivered a full evening of American roots, soul, and brass-heavy funk. The show also felt like something of a milestone for the venue itself,… Continue reading Trombone Shorty and St. Paul Bring Soul and Brass to Paso Robles
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