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Summer in Portland, Maine gets a little brighter this August as Guster once again brings fans together for one of the most unique destination music weekends in the country. Guster has announced the lineup and activities for On The Ocean Weekend, returning to Portland, Maine August 7–9, 2026. Thousands of fans from across the country… Continue reading Guster Announces On The Ocean 2026 Lineup and Portland Weekend Festival
Photo: Courtesy of Silken Weinberg Rising vocalist, songwriter, and musician Willow Avalon continues a landmark year with a massive North American headline tour. The run will see stops at New York’s Webster Hall, Los Angeles’ The Fonda, Toronto’s Phoenix Theatre, Boston’s Royale, Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club, and more. Artist and local presales begin today at… Continue reading Willow Avalon Announces 2026 North American Headline Tour and New Album
Some artists chase trends. Dale Watson has spent more than four decades doing the exact opposite — building a career on authenticity, grit, and the timeless pulse of American roots music. Now the acclaimed Ameripolitan icon returns with a brand-new statement of purpose. Dale Watson announces the release of his new album Unwanted via 40… Continue reading Dale Watson Announces New Album Unwanted via 40 Below Records
Photo: Courtesy of Chris Griffiths/Riff Photos London — Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Dissolution is the second album from Burning Rope, the band formed by two members of the multi award-winning Catfish: Paul Long (keyboards) and Adam Pyke (bass), together with guitarist Alex Voysey and drummer Mitch Weaving. This new record expands on the influences… Continue reading Burning Rope Announce New Album Dissolution Out May 26, 2026
Today, Monday, April 27, visionary guitarist, lap steel master, vocalist and cinematic songwriter Selwyn Birchwood releases his new video for the song Talking Heads.The track is a highlight from Birchwood’s new Alligator album, Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues. The album, Birchwood’s fifth for Alligator Records, was released on Friday, March 27. It is available on CD, translucent yellow vinyl LP,… Continue reading Selwyn Birchwood Releases Talking Heads Video From Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues
Album Art Credit: Garrett Cardoso and Cheyloe Martin On March 19, Underground Springhouse announced their second studio album, A Noise Without A Name, set for release on May 1. Built on their motto, “more of the good, less of the bad,” the band blends southern rock, indie, and reggae influences within a rock ‘n’ roll… Continue reading Underground Springhouse Announces New Album A Noise Without A Name Out May 1
Old Crow Medicine Show brought a high-octane, crowd-commanding set to MerleFest’s Friday night stage. (Chris Noble) MerleFest, presented by Window World, concluded its 38th annual gathering this weekend, bringing a true feast for the senses to Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, NC. Featuring world-class live music, bountiful food and craft vendors, and a vibrant, welcoming… Continue reading MerleFest 2026 Wraps Four Days of Music, Community and Unforgettable Performances
The Red Clay Strays will celebrate their eagerly awaited new album, Grateful, with an epic North American headline tour – the award-winning, 3x RIAA Platinum-certified band’s biggest live run thus far. The Grateful Tour ‘26 starts in Columbia, MD on July 30 and continues into mid-November. Verified Diehards Presales begin Tuesday, April 28, at 9:00… Continue reading The Red Clay Strays Announce Extensive Headline Tour In Support of Upcoming Album ‘Grateful’
Photo: Courtesy of Warm Love Cool Dreams Chicago’s festival calendar gets a fresh jolt this spring as the inaugural Warm Love Cool Dreams Music and Arts Festival arrives at The Salt Shed on May 23 and 24, 2026. Presented by sister venue Empty Bottle, the two-day event blends indie legends, adventurous modern artists, hometown favorites,… Continue reading Warm Love Cool Dreams Festival Comes to Chicago’s Salt Shed
Photo: Courtesy of Minyo Crusaders On June 26, Minyo Crusaders will release From Japan with Love, a vibrant new album that reimagines traditional Japanese folk songs (min’yō) through the lens of global rhythms. The album was announced today with the release of the lead single “Hanagasa Ondo feat. Frente Cumbiero.” Listen to “Hanagasa Ondo feat.… Continue reading Minyo Crusaders Announce From Japan with Love Album
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