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Bonzo Squad Announces Full Strength+ Featuring Mark Lettieri, Alex Wasily and More

Bonzo Squad today announces Full Strength+, the new album from the Chicago instrumental jazz-funk band, arriving January 15, 2027 via ELM Records. The campaign kicks off October 23 with lead single “Multiplicity,” featuring trombonist Alex Wasily, followed by “Mr. Dictionary,” featuring Snarky Puppy guitarist Mark Lettieri, on November 20. Years in the making, Full Strength+… Continue reading Bonzo Squad Announces Full Strength+ Featuring Mark Lettieri, Alex Wasily and More

Daniel Donato, Andy Frasco and Keller & The Keels Lead Rooster Walk 2027’s First Announcement

Two of the most requested artists in Rooster Walk’s annual fan survey, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and Andy Frasco & The U.N., lead the first band announcement for the 17th annual Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival, set for May 27–30, 2027, at Pop’s Farm in Martinsville, Virginia. Recently voted “Best Festival” in Blue Ridge… Continue reading Daniel Donato, Andy Frasco and Keller & The Keels Lead Rooster Walk 2027’s First Announcement

Medeski Martin & Wood Announce New Orleans Jazzfest Show

Medeski Martin & Wood Announce New Orleans Jazzfest Show

Mike McCready and Dierks Bentley Lead Justice Jam Benefit in Nashville

Mike McCready and Dierks Bentley will co-headline the inaugural Justice Jam on Tuesday, October 27, at Cannery Hall in Nashville, bringing musicians together to support people affected by wrongful convictions. The lineup also features Wyatt Flores, The McCrary Sisters, Terri Clark, Angie K, Jaid Joice and Bobby Messano, connecting artists across rock, country, gospel and… Continue reading Mike McCready and Dierks Bentley Lead Justice Jam Benefit in Nashville

Arkansauce Expands Its Horizons

On Horizon Never Dies, the sixth album by the Fayetteville, Arkansas-based band Arkansauce, the ensemble expands its sound and explores new rhythms and instrumentation to create a recording that is distinct from its previous efforts. The addition of drums, marimba, other percussion, accordion, and dobro creates a broader palette that produces some compelling moments, particularly… Continue reading Arkansauce Expands Its Horizons

Dead Nights, Roots Music and Psychedelic Cumbia Fill Ashkenaz’s Fall Calendar

The Grateful Dead songbook, roots music and a dance floor open to all ages anchor the fall calendar at Ashkenaz in Berkeley. Upcoming highlights include Weir Forever’s celebration of Bobby Weir, two appearances by Stu Allen, the Whippoorwill Arts Bay Area Roots Fest, and a night of psychedelic cumbia with Bicicletas Por La Paz, Whiskerman… Continue reading Dead Nights, Roots Music and Psychedelic Cumbia Fill Ashkenaz’s Fall Calendar

Shakedown Citi, Love, Reggae and Roots Music Fill Sweetwater’s Fall Calendar

Deadheads, roots music fans and lovers of psychedelic rock have plenty to circle on Sweetwater Music Hall’s fall calendar. The intimate nonprofit venue in Mill Valley welcomes Shakedown Citi on November 15, The Seeds with Daryl Hooper and Love with Johnny Echols on November 20, and Freestone Peaches’ Allman Brothers tribute on November 21, alongside… Continue reading Shakedown Citi, Love, Reggae and Roots Music Fill Sweetwater’s Fall Calendar

My Morning Jacket Auctions Jim James’ Rainbow Fillmore Suits

Photo Credit: Nick Langlois My Morning Jacket and Fandiem Relics today announced Seven Nights, Seven Colors, an exclusive auction featuring seven stage-worn suits worn by frontman Jim James during the band’s recent seven-night rainbow residency at San Francisco’s legendary Fillmore. Each suit will be auctioned individually alongside a signed setlist from the night it was… Continue reading My Morning Jacket Auctions Jim James’ Rainbow Fillmore Suits

Elena Pinderhughes Releases “a rose in bloom”

Elena Pinderhughes Releases “a rose in bloom”

Circus Mind Enlists Scott Metzger for New Single “Died Too Young”

Circus Mind returns with “Died Too Young,” a poignant new single that looks at mortality from an unusual perspective. Written by Circus Mind founder, keyboardist and vocalist Mark Rechler, “Died Too Young” imagines a soul looking back at the life he left behind and confronting all the things he thought he would eventually get around… Continue reading Circus Mind Enlists Scott Metzger for New Single “Died Too Young”

Turnpike Troubadours Return to Red Rocks for Two Nights in May 2027

Turnpike Troubadours will return to Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre for two special headline shows on Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14, 2027. Tickets for the shows, which will feature special guests Amble and Wade Forster, will be available for presale this Wednesday, October 21 at 10:00am local time, with general on-sale following Friday, October… Continue reading Turnpike Troubadours Return to Red Rocks for Two Nights in May 2027

Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces May 2027 UK Tour

Critically acclaimed British blues guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor will return to the UK in May 2027 for an eight-date tour celebrating her highly anticipated new album, The Trouble With Love, out October 23 via Journeyman Records. The tour kicks off at Harpenden’s The Eric Morecambe Centre on May 2, followed by dates at Leeds’ City… Continue reading Joanne Shaw Taylor Announces May 2027 UK Tour

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