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Pretty Lights Opens Fall Run With a First-Ever Night in Port Chester

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 Proves There’s Still Plenty of Juice in the Tank

Umphrey's McGee | Hillsboro, WI | August 22nd, 2026 - photos by Tony Mueller There are few things better than arriving....

Goose Returns to Bend for a Picture-Perfect Weekend of Summer Jams

Goose | photos by David Burton Goose returned to Bend, Oregon for a two-night run on August 21st and 22nd at Hayden Ho....

BERTHA Lets It Grow at the Arvada Center

BERTHA: Grateful Drag | Arvada Center | Arvada, Colorado | August 14th, 2026 - photos by Debra Lambert Leave it to BER....

The String Cheese Incident Wraps Tour With Leftover Salmon, Lettuce, Eggy and Dogs in a Pile

The String Cheese Incident | Eau Claire, WI | photos by Tony Mueller There are a lot of ways to close out a tour, but ....

Todd Bailey Releases Double Album Midnight in Plain Sight, Announces ...

Of The Trees Announces Camp Alderwild 2027 at Hummingbird Ranch

Dead Panic and Breadbox Bring Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic and ...

Gary Lucas and Lukas Ligeti Release Omnidirectional

Trace Bundy Brings 18th Annual Acoustic Holiday to Boulder Theater ...

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Ella Hooper Shares “Cowboy Man” Ahead of New Album Overnight Success

“You need to do some growing up. I don’t need another Peter Pan,” sings generational favorite Australian recording artist Ella Hooper in the opening lines of her new single, “Cowboy Man.” Open and unabashed, Hooper’s latest confession of missteps and desires highlights her modern-era balancing act of deep relatability and feathery humor—all under the sonic… Continue reading Ella Hooper Shares “Cowboy Man” Ahead of New Album Overnight Success

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Louise Bichan Announces New Album Binnorie, Out October 30

Scottish fiddler, vocalist and visual artist Louise Bichan announces Binnorie, her third solo album, arriving October 30, 2026, on Adhyâropa Records. Rooted in the traditional music, folklore and storytelling of her native Orkney Islands, the album brings together songs, fiddle tunes, original compositions and tales inspired by Samhain traditions, trowies, sea serpents, selkies and generations… Continue reading Louise Bichan Announces New Album Binnorie, Out October 30

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Bernard Allison Announces New Album Loving You

Full Cord and Billy Strings Bring a Longtime Michigan Friendship Full Circle in Ionia

Photo: Courtesy of Full Cord Michigan bluegrass band Full Cord and Billy Strings brought years of friendship and shared musical history to the stage in Ionia, Michigan, last weekend, performing for a crowd of 28,000 and spotlighting a collaboration rooted in the state’s bluegrass community. The relationship between Full Cord and Strings stretches back long… Continue reading Full Cord and Billy Strings Bring a Longtime Michigan Friendship Full Circle in Ionia

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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Announce The Sea of Emotion

After more than five decades of friendship, musical exchange and separate careers that helped redefine what the electric guitar could do, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have finally made a record together. The Sea of Emotion, the first studio album from SatchVai, will be released November 6, 2026 via earMUSIC. The announcement arrives alongside the… Continue reading Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Announce The Sea of Emotion

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Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe’s The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Returns on Vinyl October 23

Craft Latino honors the enduring legacy of genre-defining artists Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe with a reissue of their landmark 1975 album, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. A collaboration with master cuatro player Yomo Toro and legendary singer-songwriter Rubén Blades, the influential salsa LP features such standout tracks as “Güaracha,” “Qué bien te… Continue reading Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe’s The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Returns on Vinyl October 23

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Jeremy Short Teams with Jared James Nichols on “Until We’re Done”

Today, Appalachian space-funk innovator Jeremy Short showcases his guitar prowess alongside blues-rock powerhouse Jared James Nichols on his new single, “Until We’re Done,” an explosive collaboration that finds the two guitarists trading blistering solos amidst a hazy, psychedelic soundscape of wailing guitars, soulful vocals, and hard-driving grooves. LISTEN + SHARE “UNTIL WE’RE DONE” On “Until… Continue reading Jeremy Short Teams with Jared James Nichols on “Until We’re Done”

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Jake Bugg Announces New Album Alamo, Shares “Never Can Tell”

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”

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Blue Highway Fest Announces Full 2026 Daily Schedule

Béla Fleck Announces Live Heart: My Bluegrass Heart at the Ryman

Credit: Jesse Borrell Béla Fleck will release his new album, Live Heart: My Bluegrass Heart at the Ryman, on October 16. The first single, “Blue Mountain Hop,” is out now. LISTEN TO “BLUE MOUNTAIN HOP” On January 8, 2022, Béla Fleck and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy hitters came together at the Ryman Auditorium… Continue reading Béla Fleck Announces Live Heart: My Bluegrass Heart at the Ryman

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Outside Lands 2026 | Day One | Recap

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

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Grateful Dead’s 1985 Kaiser and Berkeley Shows Added to Play Dead

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

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