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Each October, as the Appalachian highlands begin to glow with the deep reds, oranges, and golds of peak fall foliage, the town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia transforms into a gathering place for bluegrass lovers from across the country. In 2026, that tradition continues in a meaningful way as Blue Highway Fest returns October 8-11… Continue reading Blue Highway Fest 2026 Announces First Artists for Return to Big Stone Gap
In a partnership as improbable as it is inspired, where box scores meet the Beat Generation, the Lowell Spinners have teamed up with the Jack Kerouac Center to launch a season-long fundraising campaign. The effort will support the restoration of Saint Jean Baptiste Church, recently purchased by Zach Bryan as the future home of the… Continue reading The Lowell Spinners and Jack Kerouac Center Launch Season-Long Fundraising Partnership
Poster: Courtesy of Z2 Entertainment In Boulder, certain nights carry a little extra weight—especially when they fall in early August. As the community gathers once again to celebrate the life and music of Jerry Garcia, Fox Theatre will host a hometown tradition that continues to resonate deeply with the Front Range faithful. On Saturday, August… Continue reading A Very Jerry Birthday Returns to Boulder’s Fox Theatre August 1 with Dave A’Bear’s A Very Jerry Band
Trey Anastasio has announced the upcoming release of Trey Anastasio – Live and Acoustic, a new collection of stripped-down performances captured last year on his sold-out 2025 Spring Acoustic Tour. Produced by Vance Powell and featuring longtime collaborator Jeff Tanski on keyboards, Trey Anastasio – Live and Acoustic arrives via Rubber Jungle Records this Friday,… Continue reading Trey Anastasio to Release Live Acoustic Record This Friday, April 3
Poster: Courtesy of The Ecology Center Sunshine Daydream Returns This Spring with Music, Community, and Connection Spring brings another chance to gather, connect, and celebrate at Sunshine Daydream, a seasonal community event set for April 5, 2026. Presented by The Ecology Center, Golden Road Presents, and Music Never Stopped, the day promises music, creativity, and… Continue reading Sunshine Daydream Returns April 5 with Farm Family Band and Old & Not In The Way
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 lineup poster Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 returns to Texas September 26–27 at Austin’s Moody Center, marking the seventh edition of the celebrated event and 28 years of the Crossroads Centre Antigua. The two-night festival will feature main stage performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations from some of the… Continue reading Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2026 Returns to Austin with All-Star Lineup
3x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will extend his headline tour through the fall, including newly confirmed stops at Denver’s Ball Arena (two nights), Inglewood’s Kia Forum, San Diego’s Pechanga Arena and New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center, among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary. Tickets will go on-sale this Friday,… Continue reading Billy Strings confirms 2026 fall headline tour
Photo credit: Lori Naugle Doug Irwin, the master luthier whose handcrafted instruments became inseparable from Jerry Garcia’s sound and legacy with the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 76. Irwin passed away on March 27, 2026. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed. A Northern California-based guitar maker, Irwin was best known… Continue reading Doug Irwin, Legendary Luthier Behind Jerry Garcia’s Iconic Guitars, Dies at 76
Photos by Dan Ward | Shipshewana, IN | March 26, 2026 Hoosiers are known for their down-home sensibilities. They think of people, comfort, and kindness, so it is no surprise that a concert at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center is a pleasant time for the whole family. The venue is stocked with everything that… Continue reading Trampled by Turtles and Wild Horses Deliver a Perfect Night of Music at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Susana Millman – Photo by Julia Postel Philadelphia, PA – March 20, 2026 — Retroactv, the platform redefining music merchandise through exclusive, artist-curated collections and immersive storytelling, today announced the debut of its Susana Millman Collection, honoring a photographer and cultural archivist whose work captures music history from the inside out, including her intimate documentation… Continue reading Retroactv Launches Susana Millman Collection Showcasing Intimate Grateful Dead Photography
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