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Goose Close Florida Run with Commanding St. Augustine Finale

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Goose Unleashes Expansive Second Set at BayCare Sound in Clearwater

Freaky Deaky 2026 Returns to Austin With ILLENIUM, SLANDER and Liquid Stranger

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Adds Old Crow Medicine Show for 25th Anniversary

New York State commemorates John Coltrane’s centennial

Hank Nelson and Hey Annie Open 2026 Season at The Node in Niles Michigan

Big Love Car Wash Announces Debut European Tour for Summer 2026

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Ashkenaz Berkeley Listings Feature Grateful Dead Nights, Bluegrass and Global Sounds

Ashkenaz in Berkeley keeps doing what it has done for decades: giving the East Bay a steady home for roots music, dancing, community gatherings, and plenty of Dead-friendly nights. The latest calendar leans heavily into jam and hippie energy, while still covering the venue’s wide mix of global sounds, folk traditions, and local culture. For… Continue reading Ashkenaz Berkeley Listings Feature Grateful Dead Nights, Bluegrass and Global Sounds

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Joe Bonamassa releases “Tattoo’d Lady” & “I Fall Apart” from “The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork”

Joe Bonamassa has released “Tattoo’d Lady (Live)”, one of the latest singles from his upcoming live album and concert film The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, due out June 19 via J&R Adventures. Recorded during a series of sold-out performances in Cork, Ireland, the track offers another glimpse into Bonamassa’s deeply personal tribute to… Continue reading Joe Bonamassa releases “Tattoo’d Lady” & “I Fall Apart” from “The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork”

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William Shatner Announces New Metal Album With Rob Halford, Dave Lombardo and More

Sweetwater Music Hall Listings Spotlight Holly Bowling, Jam Favorites and May 2026 Shows

Holly Bowling – photo by Michael Bachara Sweetwater Music Hall continues to be one of the Bay Area’s most dependable rooms for live music, mixing nationally known artists, local talent, community programs, and roots-driven sounds in an intimate Mill Valley setting. The latest calendar has something for just about everyone, with a little extra attention… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall Listings Spotlight Holly Bowling, Jam Favorites and May 2026 Shows

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Guster Announces On The Ocean 2026 Lineup and Portland Weekend Festival

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

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Willow Avalon Announces 2026 North American Headline Tour and New Album

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

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White Denim Release New Album 13 and Announce 2026 Tour Dates

Credit: Charlie Weinmann White Denim has released its hotly anticipated new album 13 today April 24 via Bella Union, earning acclaim spanning FLOOD Magazine, NPR “Into Music”, Setlist Kitchen, Occult Magazine, MAGNET Magazine, Glide Magazine, East Village Radio, New Noise Magazine, The Big Takeover and much more. Fans can experience the band’s captivating live show… Continue reading White Denim Release New Album 13 and Announce 2026 Tour Dates

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Dale Watson Announces New Album Unwanted via 40 Below Records

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

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Burning Rope Announce New Album Dissolution Out May 26, 2026

Selwyn Birchwood Releases Talking Heads Video From Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues

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

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MerleFest 2026 Wraps Four Days of Music, Community and Unforgettable Performances

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

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Grateful Dead Unveils Workingman’s Dead (Rhino High Fidelity)

On June 14, 1970, the Grateful Dead released Workingman’s Dead, an album that was unlike anything they’d ever done, one that showed the world a new side of the Dead. It was clearly the same band as before, but now with a distinctly different sound and approach to the music, pivoting from psychedelic improvisation to… Continue reading Grateful Dead Unveils Workingman’s Dead (Rhino High Fidelity)

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