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Upstate Announces New Album Abalone, Out November 6

Upstate :: Photography by Julia Ross Indie folk quartet Upstate has announced its fourth studio album, Abalone, due November 6 via RPF Records/Royal Potato Family. Recorded live in the studio directly to tape, the 10-track collection is the purest distillation yet of both the band’s collaborative songwriting and elemental sound. Founding members Melanie Glenn, Mary… Continue reading Upstate Announces New Album Abalone, Out November 6

AJ Lee & Blue Summit Share Soaring Cover of Sheryl Crow’s “Soak Up the Sun”

Progressive bluegrass band AJ Lee & Blue Summit have shared the second single from their forthcoming album, Cover To Cover, due September 11 via Signature Sounds. Fans can now stream or purchase the new single, “Soak Up the Sun.” Cover To Cover is also available for vinyl and CD pre-order. The band is currently in… Continue reading AJ Lee & Blue Summit Share Soaring Cover of Sheryl Crow’s “Soak Up the Sun”

Ben Arnold Reimagines Grateful Dead Classic “Touch of Grey”

Ben Arnold Reimagines Grateful Dead Classic “Touch of Grey”

Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies Returns August 8 and 10

Trafalgar Releasing and Rhino Entertainment have announced the return of a beloved annual tradition, Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies. Screening in select territories worldwide, this year’s event will take place Saturday, August 8, and Monday, August 10, beginning during the Days Between, the annual period honoring the Grateful Dead’s legendary frontman Jerry Garcia from… Continue reading Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies Returns August 8 and 10

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

Acclaimed bi-coastal Americana band Fruition has released “I’m Not Afraid,” the third single from its highly anticipated eighth studio album, Something More, out August 28 via Bloodshot Records. The album is available for pre-order now. Delivering one of the album’s most powerful emotional statements, “I’m Not Afraid” is driven by an undeniable sense of conviction,… Continue reading Fruition Embraces Fearless Love on New Single “I’m Not Afraid”

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

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

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

Sweetwater Music Hall has announced its latest summer schedule, highlighted by a nine-day Days Between celebration honoring the life and music of Jerry Garcia from August 1-9. The Mill Valley venue’s Jerry-centered programming includes a Moonalice Sunday matinee, Brian Melvin’s Grateful Jam, an All Things Jerry art walk hosted by Big Steve Parish and the… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between With Grateful Jam, JGB Tribute and More

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Wraps Memorable 2026 Gathering

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Wraps Memorable 2026 Gathering

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

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

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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