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Alt-country rockers YARN release their soulful new album ‘Saturday Night Sermon’

Today, YARN releases their new studio album, Saturday Night Sermon, via 333 Entertainment. Saturday Night Sermon lives up to its name, with songwriter Blake Christiana and the band adding a dash of soul to their guitar-driven, Southern rock sound with a horn section, organ and a gospel choir. Opening with the title track, Saturday Night… Continue reading Alt-country rockers YARN release their soulful new album ‘Saturday Night Sermon’

Lake Michigan College Jazz Festival Brings Education and Rhythm to Benton Harbor

Red Hawk Jazz Collective | Photos: Courtesy of Mark Alstott Teaching is a calling. Those who are born to teach cannot be deterred. This year, for the second time, Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan, hosted a Jazz Festival aimed at educating and enriching the community about music, and specifically jazz. Today, I went… Continue reading Lake Michigan College Jazz Festival Brings Education and Rhythm to Benton Harbor

Young and Dead Bring Liquid JPEG Light Show to Fox Theatre September 11

Young and Dead Bring Liquid JPEG Light Show to Fox Theatre September 11

Hot Like Mars Unveil Live From Brooklyn Album and 2026 Tour Dates

Photo: Taylor Weinberg / Courtesy of Hot Like Mars Chicago’s fast-rising funk / soul / jam outfit Hot Like Mars continue their upward trajectory with the release of Live From Brooklyn, a new nine-track live album arriving Friday, April 25. Capturing the band’s debut at the legendary Brooklyn Bowl on March 27, 2026, the release… Continue reading Hot Like Mars Unveil Live From Brooklyn Album and 2026 Tour Dates

Ray Benson Revisits Swingin’ and Skankin’ with April 24 Reissue

Photo: Courtesy of StarVista Music As he turns 75, Ray Benson is taking a reflective look back at one of the most unexpected and adventurous projects of his career, Swingin’ and Skankin’, his groundbreaking mix of Western swing and reggae. Reissued on April 24 via StarVista Music, Benson invites listeners to revisit his 2024 album… Continue reading Ray Benson Revisits Swingin’ and Skankin’ with April 24 Reissue

Ivan Neville joins Greensky Bluegrass last night in New Orleans

Photo: Courtesy of Greensky Bluegrass New Orleans has a way of making special nights feel natural, and Greensky Bluegrass tapped directly into that spirit during their show at the legendary Tipitina’s when hometown keyboard force Ivan Neville joined the band onstage. The guest appearance brought added Crescent City soul to an already festive evening, with… Continue reading Ivan Neville joins Greensky Bluegrass last night in New Orleans

Jim Lauderdale Releases New Bluegrass LP The Birds Know with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys

From the very first notes of Jim Lauderdale’s new album, The Birds Know, it’s obvious that he takes crossing over into the bluegrass world very seriously. So much so that he, for a second time, has teamed up with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, one of the genre’s best and brightest modern ensembles, to make sure… Continue reading Jim Lauderdale Releases New Bluegrass LP The Birds Know with The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys

Suwannee Roots Revival Welcomes Trampled by Turtles, Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon

The 10th Suwannee Roots Revival takes place Thursday, October 8, through Sunday, October 11, at the renowned Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida. Fostering the longtime tradition of hosting some of the most prominent names in American roots music and beyond, this four-day family-friendly music festival includes camping, music workshops,… Continue reading Suwannee Roots Revival Welcomes Trampled by Turtles, Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon

Joe Bonamassa Shares Tattoo’d Lady Live From Upcoming Rory Tribute Album

Joe Bonamassa Shares Tattoo’d Lady Live From Upcoming Rory Tribute Album

LCD Soundsystem Announce Two Nights at Red Rocks with Feist and Victoryland

Photo: Courtesy of AEG Presents Late-summer nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre will get a dance-punk pulse in 2026 as LCD Soundsystem returns to Morrison for a two-night stand on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16. AEG Presents is thrilled to present LCD Soundsystem live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with support from Feist and Victoryland.… Continue reading LCD Soundsystem Announce Two Nights at Red Rocks with Feist and Victoryland

Join the Fun and Help Fund Seva at Wavy Gravy’s Birthday Bash in San Francisco

Wavy Gravy’s 90th birthday bash! Wavy Gravy, the Clown Prince of the Counterculture, is only going to turn 90 once! (We think.) His Birthday Bash in San Francisco is going to be a hoot, and you can be part of the fun. Join Todd Rundgren, Peter Rowan, Steve Earle, Rickie Lee Jones, Cat Power, Maria… Continue reading Join the Fun and Help Fund Seva at Wavy Gravy’s Birthday Bash in San Francisco

Dave & Tim Riviera Maya Announces 2027 Lineup and Dates

Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds are celebrating the tenth anniversary of their annual Dave & Tim Riviera Maya concert vacation experience in Mexico, taking place January 20-23, 2027 at Moon Palace Cancún. Musical collaborators for more than three decades, Matthews and Reynolds will perform three headlining sets on the scenic beachfront stage, treating guests to… Continue reading Dave & Tim Riviera Maya Announces 2027 Lineup and Dates

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