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Dead Drops Tuesday Heads to Louisville and Chicago for Two Spring 1989 Shows

Dead Drops Tuesday is back with two more stops from the Grateful Dead’s Spring 1989 tour: April 9 at Freedom Hall in Louisville and April 11 at the Rosemont Horizon outside Chicago. Curated by David Lemieux and mastered by David Glasser from the original DAT recordings, both shows are now available to stream in high… Continue reading Dead Drops Tuesday Heads to Louisville and Chicago for Two Spring 1989 Shows

Dierks Bentley Launches Off the Map Tour with Hit-Packed Opening Weekend

Photo Credit: Zach Belcher Multi-Platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley unveiled his headlining Off the Map Tour this weekend with stops in Rogers, Arkansas, and Kansas City, Missouri. Following a run of spring stadium dates with Luke Combs, the new tour is named after “one of the best of his country music career” (Whiskey Riff) from his… Continue reading Dierks Bentley Launches Off the Map Tour with Hit-Packed Opening Weekend

Ashkenaz Announces Grateful Dead Nights, Afro Dead and Summer World Music Schedule

Ashkenaz Announces Grateful Dead Nights, Afro Dead and Summer World Music Schedule

Sweetwater Music Hall Announces Grateful Dead Tributes, Roots Music and Summer Concerts

Sweetwater Music Hall has announced a wide-ranging summer schedule led by several shows tied closely to the Grateful Dead community, along with bluegrass, Americana, reggae, folk, rock and free local events. The Dead-related run begins Saturday, June 20, with The Anton Collection. Led by longtime ZERO drummer Greg Anton, the septet will perform songs Anton… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall Announces Grateful Dead Tributes, Roots Music and Summer Concerts

Amp Melo Releases Sun-Drenched New Single “Quiet”

Independent California artist Amp Melo returns with “Quiet,” a soulful, feel-good single that captures the magic of finding peace in a world that never seems to slow down. LISTEN TO “QUIET” Blending smooth R&B melodies, infectious grooves and laid-back summertime energy, “Quiet” showcases a more refined side of Amp Melo’s evolving sound. The track invites… Continue reading Amp Melo Releases Sun-Drenched New Single “Quiet”

The Federales Frontman Benjamin Miller Announces Grateful Dead-Inspired EP So What

Benjamin Miller, frontman for Minneapolis country band The Federales, will release his Grateful Dead-inspired solo EP, So What, on July 10. The three-song collection is a love letter to the Grateful Dead and the band’s community, told from the perspective of a fan. The title track, “So What,” is available now. LISTEN | PRE-SAVE “Dreamy… Continue reading The Federales Frontman Benjamin Miller Announces Grateful Dead-Inspired EP So What

Ettore Buzzini Releases Southern Gothic Bluegrass Single “Out in the Marshy Waters”

Fascinating bluegrass wunderkind Ettore Buzzini serves up a short-form Southern Gothic murder ballad with his new single, “Out in the Marshy Waters,” available now through Patuxent Music. LISTEN TO “OUT IN THE MARSHY WATERS” The fast-paced tale blends banjo-driven bluegrass with psychological drama, set among cypress swamps and shadowy marshes. The song is the frantic… Continue reading Ettore Buzzini Releases Southern Gothic Bluegrass Single “Out in the Marshy Waters”

Mountain Grass Unit Announces Expansive Appalachian Smoke Tour

Mountain Grass Unit today announce the Appalachian Smoke Tour, an expansive fall headline run carrying the Birmingham-born band across more than 40 dates in support of their debut studio album, Appalachian Smoke, arriving August 28 via Dualtone Records. The tour begins August 17 in Cleveland and continues through late November, bringing the band through landmark… Continue reading Mountain Grass Unit Announces Expansive Appalachian Smoke Tour

Grace Potter Covers Woody Guthrie & Gnarls Barkley For ‘Songs of U.S.’ America 250 Project

Grace Potter Covers Woody Guthrie & Gnarls Barkley For ‘Songs of U.S.’ America 250 Project

Judy Collins Announces “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes” Farewell Tour

Judy Collins will say thank you and farewell to her fans on one final tour of over 50 dates spanning from July through spring of 2027. Collins’ “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes” Farewell Tour was detailed today by the beloved icon of folk music. The tour will visit a host of legendary venues, including Tanglewood, a… Continue reading Judy Collins Announces “Sweet Judy Blue Eyes” Farewell Tour

Imeru Tafari, I-Wayne and Yohan Marley Unite on “Guardian”

Three generations of conscious reggae music come together in a powerful display of spiritual conviction and cultural pride on “Guardian,” the new single from Imeru Tafari, I-Wayne, and Yohan Marley, released on Friday, June 12, 2026, via Ghetto Youths International. Produced by Koastal Kings, “Guardian” is a militant and spiritually grounded roots reggae record deeply… Continue reading Imeru Tafari, I-Wayne and Yohan Marley Unite on “Guardian”

Roots Radics Revolution Collects Classic Dancehall Cuts

Shanachie Entertainment has released Roots Radics Revolution: Crucial Cuts From Dancehall’s Classic Era (1978-1984), a definitive vinyl collection highlighting some of the biggest hits and essential recordings from reggae dancehall’s pre-digital era. Featuring Yellowman, Eek-A-Mouse, Sugar Minott, Barrington Levy, Sister Nancy and more, the collection captures a pivotal period in Jamaican music when a new,… Continue reading Roots Radics Revolution Collects Classic Dancehall Cuts

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