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Bluegrass Comes Full Circle on the Final Day of RockyGrass 2026

Bluegrass has always been traveling music. Its lineage reaches across the Atlantic to the fiddle tunes, ballads and dan....

Phish Turns Madison Square Garden Into 1992

Trey Anastasio walked out sleeveless, and anyone who has spent time with a 1992 soundboard knew immediately what that m....

Phish Reaches Deep for “Have Mercy” and “Contact” at Merriweather Post Pavilion

Phish opened a two-night stand at Merriweather Post Pavilion on June 18, 2026 with a first set built like a letter to a....

Panic! At the Fox Theater in Oakland

Widespread Panic | Oakland, California | July 18th, 2026 - photos by Gabriel David Barkin It’s been 40 years since Wid....

Cosmic Country Meets Punk-Rock Prose at the Lobero

Dave Alvin - Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, CA — July 12, 2026 - photos by L. Paul Mann There is a rare kind of magic ....

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Announces Two-Night New Year’s Eve Run ...

Beyond The Valley Unveils 2026/27 Lineup Featuring John Summit, Black ...

Lawrence Rothman Shares “Karmakaze” Featuring Amanda Shires

Bill Scorzari Announces Sidereal Days (Day 2), Shares “Sandcastles Waiting”

Jim James Brings Solo Acoustic Wowed Out Tour to Boulder ...

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Dark Star Orchestra Announces Fall 2026 Tour and Reckoning Anniversary Benefit

Dark Star Orchestra has announced its Fall 2026 Tour, a run that will take the band through the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic before concluding with a special four-night return to Florida in December. Highlights include a Rex Foundation benefit at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., celebrating the 45th anniversary of Reckoning, along with multiple-night stands in… Continue reading Dark Star Orchestra Announces Fall 2026 Tour and Reckoning Anniversary Benefit

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The Capitol Theatre Earns Three Best of Westchester Awards for 2026

Photo Credit: The Capitol Theatre The Capitol Theatre, a cornerstone of music and culture in Westchester County, is celebrating its ninth consecutive year of recognition in Westchester Magazine’s prestigious Best of Westchester Awards. This year, the historic Port Chester venue was named Best Music Venue (Touring Acts) and Best Event Space, while its adjoining music… Continue reading The Capitol Theatre Earns Three Best of Westchester Awards for 2026

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Richard Thompson Announces Hippies, Thugs and Heroes, Shares “Cocaine Walking, Booze Talking”

Jean-Michel Jarre Announces First Book, Machines: A History of Electronic Music

Jean-Michel Jarre has announced his first-ever book, Machines: A History of Electronic Music, a rich and detailed exploration of the genre’s past, present, and future through the eyes of one of its defining visionaries. The book will be released November 24 and distributed by Thames & Hudson. With layer upon layer of rich content, Machines:… Continue reading Jean-Michel Jarre Announces First Book, Machines: A History of Electronic Music

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The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol Announces Faye Sings the Blues, Shares First Single

The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol has announced her new album, Faye Sings the Blues, a 20-song double album arriving August 21 via Getdown Records. The Bay Area blues legend has also shared the album’s first single, “Never Make Your Move Too Soon,” featuring Robert Randolph. In the 60th year of her celebrated career, The Dynamic… Continue reading The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol Announces Faye Sings the Blues, Shares First Single

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Noah C. Lekas Announces Flowers of Perennial Dissent Album and Chapbook

Blind Owl Records will release Flowers of Perennial Dissent, a new full-length mystic poetry album and accompanying chapbook by writer and folk musician Noah C. Lekas, on October 23. The six-piece collection features musical contributions from Luther Dickinson of North Mississippi Allstars and The Black Crowes, Charlie Parr, Anthony Pirog of The Messthetics, Ethan Miller… Continue reading Noah C. Lekas Announces Flowers of Perennial Dissent Album and Chapbook

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Spafford Goes Deep During Two-Night Phish After-Party Run at The Cutting Room

Photo: Courtesy of Spafford Spafford kept the music rolling well into the early morning hours this past weekend, taking over The Cutting Room in New York City for a two-night run of Phish after-parties on July 24 and 25. With Phish fans pouring out of Madison Square Garden and looking to keep the night alive,… Continue reading Spafford Goes Deep During Two-Night Phish After-Party Run at The Cutting Room

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The Wilder Blue Announce New Album Cinco, Share “Chasin’ The Sun”

The Wilder Blue will release their fifth album, Cinco, on August 28 and have shared the new single “Chasin’ The Sun” ahead of its arrival. Independent Texas-based band The Wilder Blue will release their anticipated new album, Cinco, on August 28. Ahead of the release, the band has unveiled a new song from the project,… Continue reading The Wilder Blue Announce New Album Cinco, Share “Chasin’ The Sun”

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Mimi Fishman Foundation Launches Phish 2025 Drumhead and Drumstick Charity Auction

California Bluegrass Association’s Father’s Day Festival Nominated for IBMA Event of the Year

The California Bluegrass Association’s Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival has been nominated for the 2026 IBMA Industry Award for Event of the Year. The California Bluegrass Association’s 50th Anniversary Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival has been nominated for Event of the Year in the 2026 International Bluegrass Music Association Industry & Momentum Awards. The nomination recognizes the… Continue reading California Bluegrass Association’s Father’s Day Festival Nominated for IBMA Event of the Year

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Chris Jones & the Night Drivers Release New Album Chalk Lines and Dust

“This album isn’t exactly a departure for us, but I’d say there’s a broader musical vision and range to it,” says Chris Jones of Chalk Lines and Dust, the new collection from Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, out now. Their first full-length album since 2021’s Make Each Second Last, the set balances a half-dozen… Continue reading Chris Jones & the Night Drivers Release New Album Chalk Lines and Dust

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Cyril Neville to Receive 2026 Music Influencer Award in New Orleans

Cyril Neville will receive the 2026 Music Influencer Award on August 28 during the 34th annual Cutting Edge CE Conference in New Orleans. The 34th annual Cutting Edge CE Conference and Events will present its 2026 Music Influencer Award to Cyril Neville, the spiritual patriarch and heartbeat of New Orleans funk. The award presentation will… Continue reading Cyril Neville to Receive 2026 Music Influencer Award in New Orleans

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