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Hinterland Music Festival Returns to Iowa July 30–August 2 with Lorde, Mumford & Sons, Kali Uchis and KATSEYE

The heartland’s premier independent music festival, Hinterland Music Festival, is gearing up for its 11th annual edition, taking place over four days from Thursday, July 30, to Sunday, August 2, in St. Charles, IA, just 30 minutes south of Des Moines. As one of the nation’s leading independently owned festivals, Hinterland has built its reputation… Continue reading Hinterland Music Festival Returns to Iowa July 30–August 2 with Lorde, Mumford & Sons, Kali Uchis and KATSEYE

Eric Johanson Releases “Bridge of Sighs” Tribute to Robin Trower

New Orleans guitarist, singer, and songwriter Eric Johanson releases a new tribute to Robin Trower with his take on the classic “Bridge of Sighs,” a song that found its way into Johanson’s world after years of fans drawing a connection between the two guitarists. The single, out July 17, marks the first release from his… Continue reading Eric Johanson Releases “Bridge of Sighs” Tribute to Robin Trower

Jerry’s Middle Finger Announces Ten-Show East Coast Tour

Jerry’s Middle Finger Announces Ten-Show East Coast Tour

Eater Celebrates 50 Years of Punk with Duplication

It’s 50 years since punk rock first arose from the streets of London to mortify great swathes of polite British society. Fifty years since The Damned released their debut single, “New Rose,” in October 1976. And 50 years since a bunch of school kids formed a band called Eater and horrified the nation’s tabloid press,… Continue reading Eater Celebrates 50 Years of Punk with Duplication

Ashkenaz Keeps the Grateful Dead Spirit Alive with Weekly Dead Nights and Kanekoa

Ashkenaz in Berkeley is keeping the Grateful Dead spirit alive this summer with a series of Wednesday night celebrations, alongside a wide-ranging schedule of live music, dance and community events. The venue’s upcoming Dead-related calendar begins July 15 with Anna Elva & Friends featuring Reed Mathis, followed by Stu Allen & Mars Hotel on July… Continue reading Ashkenaz Keeps the Grateful Dead Spirit Alive with Weekly Dead Nights and Kanekoa

Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between and Announces Full Summer Lineup

Sweetwater Music Hall has announced its latest round of upcoming events, 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 celebration includes Big Brother & The Holding Company, a Moonalice Sunday matinee, Brian Melvin’s Grateful Jam, an All Things Jerry art event… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between and Announces Full Summer Lineup

Same Same But Different Unveils 2026 Nakey Island Experience

San Diego, CA — July 13, 2026 — Same Same But Different Festival is bringing back one of its most distinctive experiences for 2026: Nakey Island, a private, boat-access-only escape located across the water from the main festival grounds at Lake Perris. You ferry in from the festival dock, ride across the open water, and… Continue reading Same Same But Different Unveils 2026 Nakey Island Experience

31st Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival Honors 30th Anniversary of Litchfield Jazz Camp

Set in the rolling Litchfield Hills, the 31st Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival salutes the 30th Anniversary of Litchfield Jazz Camp and the 45th year of Litchfield Performing Arts, the not-for-profit that started it all. The lineup of that first Festival back in 1996 would be the envy of any major festival today — with Diana… Continue reading 31st Annual Litchfield Jazz Festival Honors 30th Anniversary of Litchfield Jazz Camp

The James Hunter Six Returns to U.S. Television with CBS Saturday Morning Performance

The James Hunter Six Returns to U.S. Television with CBS Saturday Morning Performance

The Stray Cats Add Fall 2026 Dates

THE STRAY CATS—all three original members Brian Setzer on guitar and vocals, Lee Rocker on upright bass and vocals, and Slim Jim Phantom on drums and vocals—will follow their summer 2026 tour with a month of fall dates kicking off November 9 in Grand Prairie, TX, with stops in Nashville, Charlotte, Orlando, Atlanta and more,… Continue reading The Stray Cats Add Fall 2026 Dates

AIRBEAT ONE Breaks Attendance Record as 210,000 Celebrate the Netherlands Edition

Photo: Courtesy of AIRBEAT ONE “Doei AIRBEAT ONE” echoed across the festival grounds at 5:00 a.m. on Sunday morning as the final beats thundered from the speakers of Germany’s largest electronic music festival spectacle. Over four nights and three days, 210,000 guests celebrated the 23rd edition of the mega festival in Neustadt-Glewe, setting a new… Continue reading AIRBEAT ONE Breaks Attendance Record as 210,000 Celebrate the Netherlands Edition

Danielle Nicole Announces Fireflies February 2027 UK Tour

Danielle Nicole is excited to announce her “Fireflies” February 2027 UK Tour. Tickets are available from The Gig Cartel. The tour will showcase tracks from her new studio album, Fireflies, released by 40 Below Records on Friday, August 28, which is available to pre-save and pre-order. The 5-date UK tour takes in London, The 100… Continue reading Danielle Nicole Announces Fireflies February 2027 UK Tour

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