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Phish Reaches Deep for “Have Mercy” and “Contact” at Merriweather Post Pavilion

Phish opened a two-night stand at Merriweather Post Pavilion on June 18, 2026 with a first set built like a letter to a....

Panic! At the Fox Theater in Oakland

Widespread Panic | Oakland, California | July 18th, 2026 - photos by Gabriel David Barkin It’s been 40 years since Wid....

Cosmic Country Meets Punk-Rock Prose at the Lobero

Dave Alvin - Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA — July 12, 2026 - photos by L. Paul Mann There is a rare kind of magic ....

Sierra Hull Hits the Target in Novato

Sierra Hull | Novato, California | July 17th, 2026 - photos by Gabriel David Barkin It’s a Friday night in July, and t....

The Infamous Stringdusters Christen Warner Vineyards’ New Stage

The Infamous Stringdusters - Paw Paw, MI | photos by Dan Ward Change is good. A new way of doing something can challen....

Upstate Announces New Album Abalone, Out November 6

AJ Lee & Blue Summit Share Soaring Cover of Sheryl ...

Ben Arnold Reimagines Grateful Dead Classic “Touch of Grey”

Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies Returns August 8 and ...

Fruition Embraces Fearless Love on New Single “I’m Not Afraid”

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Symphony of Democracy Rock the Vote Concert Comes to Sanford July 25

Symphony of Democracy, a Rock the Vote concert dedicated to inspiring young voters, celebrating local music and building excitement for the August 18 election, will take place Saturday, July 25, in Sanford, Florida. The event is designed as more than a concert. It will bring artists, organizers, candidates and voters together for a community gathering… Continue reading Symphony of Democracy Rock the Vote Concert Comes to Sanford July 25

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Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Announce Fall Tour

Six-time Grammy-winning musician, producer and composer Don Was has announced fall 2026 tour dates for Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Drawing on the wide-ranging influences of his five-decade career, the Ensemble’s new album, Groove in the Face of Adversity, out now via Mack Avenue Records, channels the soul of the Motor City through a… Continue reading Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Announce Fall Tour

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Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between With Grateful Jam, JGB Tribute and More

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Wraps Memorable 2026 Gathering

Photo: The Del McCoury Band delivered a fiery Friday night set at Grey Fox 2026. Photo by DrDavePhoto.com. Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival concluded another unforgettable summer reunion July 15-19, welcoming thousands of music lovers to Walsh Farm in New York’s Catskill Mountains for five days of world-class bluegrass, roots music, late-night jam sessions, workshops, dancing… Continue reading Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Wraps Memorable 2026 Gathering

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Stella Blue’s Band Celebrates 100th Garcia’s Show With Two-Night DeadCenter Run

Stella Blue’s Band will celebrate a major milestone this August, returning to Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre for its 100th show at the venue during a special two-night DeadCenter residency on Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8. The milestone marks the 100th time Stella Blue’s Band has played at Garcia’s, a venue that has… Continue reading Stella Blue’s Band Celebrates 100th Garcia’s Show With Two-Night DeadCenter Run

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TenMileRide Brings Exploratory Improv Rock to Charleston’s Garcia Gathering

TenMileRide will bring its exploratory improvisational rock to the Charleston Pour House on Saturday, August 1, as part of the 19th annual Garcia Gathering. The all-ages performance takes place on the venue’s deck stage, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and music beginning at 6 p.m. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.… Continue reading TenMileRide Brings Exploratory Improv Rock to Charleston’s Garcia Gathering

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Spafford Expands Fall Tour With Southeast Run and Phish After-Parties

Improvisational rock favorites Spafford have added a string of Southeastern dates to their 2026 fall tour, bringing the band’s signature exploratory jams to venues across Tennessee, the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida this November. The newly announced run begins November 10 at Barley’s Taproom in Knoxville, Tennessee, before heading to Charlotte’s Visulite Theatre, the High Gravity… Continue reading Spafford Expands Fall Tour With Southeast Run and Phish After-Parties

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Announce Fall 2026 Tour Dates

Grammy-winning New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue have announced a new run of fall 2026 tour dates across the South and East Coast. The shows will spotlight the band’s explosive, genre-blurring sound, rooted in New Orleans brass traditions and powered by funk, soul, R&B and rock. Texas-raised singer-songwriter Abraham Alexander, whose music draws… Continue reading Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Announce Fall 2026 Tour Dates

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Coltrane: The Definitive Visual Celebration of the Legend Arrives September 1

On September 1, Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House, will publish Coltrane: The Definitive Visual Celebration of the Legend, a photographic celebration of John Coltrane’s life and music edited and overseen by John’s son, Ravi Coltrane. Containing more than 200 expertly curated images captured by renowned photographers including Chuck Stewart, Francis Wolff,… Continue reading Coltrane: The Definitive Visual Celebration of the Legend Arrives September 1

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Bob Dylan Center Presents 13 Most Beautiful…Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests

Dean & Britta Bring Andy Warhol’s Iconic “Screen Tests” to Life with Live Score The Bob Dylan Center will present the regional premiere of 13 Most Beautiful…Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests, a rare multimedia performance by Dean & Britta of the acclaimed indie rock band Luna, on Saturday, September 5, at the John H.… Continue reading Bob Dylan Center Presents 13 Most Beautiful…Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests

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Of Monsters and Men Bring The Mouse Parade Tour Across the Americas

Icelandic indie-folk icons Of Monsters and Men are currently on the road for The Mouse Parade Tour across the Americas. The band’s extensive run continues this summer with stops at Osheaga in Montreal, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, and Central Park SummerStage in New York City on September 23, as well as festival headline… Continue reading Of Monsters and Men Bring The Mouse Parade Tour Across the Americas

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