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Mike Gordon Brings it Home to The Paradise Rock Club

Mike Gordon Band | Boston, MA | March 27th, 2026 – photos by Scott Kepnes The Mike Gordon Band delivered a high energy show to a sold-out audience at the Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA Friday, March 27th. The 933-capacity, standing-room-only venue was filled with anticipation, ready to groove with the band. Renowned Phish bassist/vocalist… Continue reading Mike Gordon Brings it Home to The Paradise Rock Club

Stinkfoot Orchestra Announces Southwest Spring Tour with Zappa Alum Napoleon Murphy Brock

The Stinkfoot Orchestra, a Bay Area-based 14-piece ensemble dedicated to the music of Frank Zappa, will launch a Southwest spring tour beginning April 16, bringing one of rock’s most ambitious catalogs to stages across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Fronted by Napoleon Murphy Brock and featuring a history of collaborations with Zappa alumni including Ike Willis… Continue reading Stinkfoot Orchestra Announces Southwest Spring Tour with Zappa Alum Napoleon Murphy Brock

Philadelphia Folk Festival Celebrates 63 Years August 14-16, 2026

Philadelphia Folk Festival Celebrates 63 Years August 14-16, 2026

The Klezmatics Share “Deportee” Featuring Sofia Rei, Announce New Album & Tour

  Photo: Adrian Buckmaster | Design: Anna Nikolaenko Today, the Grammy-winning Yiddish band The Klezmatics shared their version of Woody Guthrie’s ever relevant “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos (Deportee)” featuring Grammy nominated vocalist, songwriter and producer Sofia Rei. It’s the second single from their upcoming new album We Were Made For These Times, due out… Continue reading The Klezmatics Share “Deportee” Featuring Sofia Rei, Announce New Album & Tour

Brandi Carlile Returns to The Late Show, Expands “The Human Tour” and Celebrates New Album Returning To Myself

Photo: Scott Kowalchyk 11x Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile returned to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, where she performed “Church & State” solo on piano and spoke with the host (interview part one and part two). Carlile also performed a special web exclusive version of Alphaville’s “Forever Young.”  The appearance adds to another… Continue reading Brandi Carlile Returns to The Late Show, Expands “The Human Tour” and Celebrates New Album Returning To Myself

California Bluegrass Association Unveils Vern’s Stage Lineup, Events and Schedule for 51st Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival

The California Bluegrass Association has announced the artists selected to appear on the esteemed Vern’s Stage during the 51st annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, taking place June 18–21 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California. Named for Vern Williams, who helped introduce bluegrass music to the West Coast, Vern’s Stage is dedicated to… Continue reading California Bluegrass Association Unveils Vern’s Stage Lineup, Events and Schedule for 51st Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival

Split Watches Unveils Official Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Watch for MusiCares

London-based Split Watches are proud to announce the global release of the official Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Watch: “The Ozzy” exclusively available Thursday, May 14 at Split Watches. This 50-piece limited-edition run celebrates Ozzy’s enduring cultural legacy and is priced at $2,960 (U.S.) with 100% of the proceeds being donated to MusiCares®, the nonprofit partner of the Recording… Continue reading Split Watches Unveils Official Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Watch for MusiCares

SOUNDING ARROW—The Solo Project of Scott Kinnebrew (Truth And Salvage Co)—To Release New Album ‘Skyman’ This Friday

SOUNDING ARROW is the indie solo project of veteran recording artist and touring musician Scott Kinnebrew (Truth and Salvage Co). Since this past September, the Asheville, NC-based artist has been steadily building anticipation for this Friday’s release of his second album SKYMAN by rolling out four visually striking videos. Today (April 8), SOUNDING ARROW has shared… Continue reading SOUNDING ARROW—The Solo Project of Scott Kinnebrew (Truth And Salvage Co)—To Release New Album ‘Skyman’ This Friday

Chicago’s Constellation Performing Arts Announces Second Edition of Sound & Gravity

Chicago’s Constellation Performing Arts Announces Second Edition of Sound & Gravity

Spafford Plot Their Summer Run, First Dates Announced

Photo: Courtesy of Spafford Spafford have built their reputation the old-fashioned way—on the road, night after night, letting the music evolve in real time. In 2026, the jam-forward quartet is keeping that momentum rolling, continuing to treat each show as part of a larger, ever-changing conversation between band and audience. Spafford are keeping their foot… Continue reading Spafford Plot Their Summer Run, First Dates Announced

Justin Hayward Brings The Story in Your Eyes Tour to Lobero Theatre Review

Photos by L. Paul Mann There is a specific kind of magic when a legendary voice meets the perfect acoustic space. On Wednesday night, the historic Lobero Theatre—California’s oldest continuously operating performance hall—hosted Justin Hayward, the voice and soul of The Moody Blues. For those lucky enough to be in the room, it was more… Continue reading Justin Hayward Brings The Story in Your Eyes Tour to Lobero Theatre Review

Robert Plant Honored as Record Store Legend Ahead of Record Store Day 2026

Robert Plant in Spillers Records, TGPWilson Record Store Day is proud to announce Robert Plant as the latest recipient of its Record Store Legend award. This accolade recognizes Robert Plant’s lasting impact on music around the world and his ongoing dedication to supporting new artists and record shops, as well as the record store community’s… Continue reading Robert Plant Honored as Record Store Legend Ahead of Record Store Day 2026

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