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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 ....

Sierra Hull Hits the Target in Novato

Sierra Hull | Novato, California | July 17th, 2026 - photos by Gabriel David Barkin It’s a Friday night in July, and t....

The Infamous Stringdusters Christen Warner Vineyards’ New Stage

The Infamous Stringdusters - Paw Paw, MI | photos by Dan Ward Change is good. A new way of doing something can challen....

Karina Rykman Releases “Late Checkout,” Title Track from New Album

The Hold Steady Announce Massive Nights 2026 at Brooklyn Bowl

Keb’ Mo’ Releases New Single “One Day Away” from The ...

The Jayhawks Release New Single “American Midnight”

Boardmasters Festival Backs Oceana’s Call to Protect UK Ocean Sanctuaries

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Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Announces 2026 Live Music Lineup

The 69th Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival has unveiled an eclectic lineup of acclaimed Bay Area musicians, bringing two full days of live performances to the towering redwoods of Old Mill Park on September 19 and 20. Included with festival admission, the performances complement one of Northern California’s premier outdoor arts festivals, where visitors can also explore… Continue reading Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Announces 2026 Live Music Lineup

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Tony Saunders’ Keystone Revisited Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Birthday in Sausalito

Tony Saunders and Keystone Revisited will celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birthday with A Night of Music, Groove & Garcia on Saturday, August 1, at the Sausalito Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California. The evening will feature two sets of music associated with Garcia and Merl Saunders’ landmark Live at Keystone recordings, along with an opening… Continue reading Tony Saunders’ Keystone Revisited Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Birthday in Sausalito

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Denver Artist San Leandro Releases New Single “Receive” on Color Red Music

Gerry Beckley Releases “Norwegian Wood” Featuring Graham Nash

Gerry Beckley, co-founding member of the iconic band America, today releases his interpretation of the Beatles’ classic “Norwegian Wood,” featuring a special guest appearance by longtime friend and musical hero Graham Nash. The track is the latest preview of Beckley’s forthcoming solo album, Merciful, arriving August 28 via Blue Élan Records. LISTEN HERE Rather than… Continue reading Gerry Beckley Releases “Norwegian Wood” Featuring Graham Nash

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Music in the Woods With Desmond Jones, Breakfast for Dinner and Business Casual

Desmond Jones – photos by Dan Ward It is a wonderful evening in southwest Michigan. The rain has stayed away, and the humidity has dropped, making for a warm, dry evening. Tonight, the wonderful folks at Blooming Bus Farm have prepared a night of musical magic in the woods. Never heard of Blooming Bus? Blooming… Continue reading Music in the Woods With Desmond Jones, Breakfast for Dinner and Business Casual

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Shakedown Street Performs the Grateful Dead’s September 11, 1973 Show at Boulder Theater

Shakedown Street will perform the Grateful Dead’s September 11, 1973 show at Boulder Theater on Friday, September 11, 2026. For over 30 years, Shakedown Street has been performing the immense catalog of the Grateful Dead. The ever-shifting repertoire draws from homegrown idioms steeped in traditional Americana, folk, blues, jazz and rock and roll, with a… Continue reading Shakedown Street Performs the Grateful Dead’s September 11, 1973 Show at Boulder Theater

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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Initial 2026 Lineup

Photo Credit: Jay Blakesburg Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has announced the initial lineup for its 2026 edition, returning to San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park from Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4. Now in its 26th year, the free music festival will once again present an eclectic bill of top performers spanning an array of… Continue reading Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Initial 2026 Lineup

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Upstate Announces New Album Abalone, Out November 6

Upstate :: Photography by Julia Ross Indie folk quartet Upstate has announced its fourth studio album, Abalone, due November 6 via RPF Records/Royal Potato Family. Recorded live in the studio directly to tape, the 10-track collection is the purest distillation yet of both the band’s collaborative songwriting and elemental sound. Founding members Melanie Glenn, Mary… Continue reading Upstate Announces New Album Abalone, Out November 6

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AJ Lee & Blue Summit Share Soaring Cover of Sheryl Crow’s “Soak Up the Sun”

Ben Arnold Reimagines Grateful Dead Classic “Touch of Grey”

Philadelphia-based roots-rock mainstay Ben Arnold has released his latest single, a rendition of the Grateful Dead’s beloved classic, “Touch of Grey.” Produced by Barrie Maguire and recorded at Retro City Studios and The Gold Room, the new single showcases Arnold’s love of the Grateful Dead and the band’s influence on his artistry. While Arnold has… Continue reading Ben Arnold Reimagines Grateful Dead Classic “Touch of Grey”

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Fruition Embraces Fearless Love on New Single “I’m Not Afraid”

Acclaimed bi-coastal Americana band Fruition has released “I’m Not Afraid,” the third single from its highly anticipated eighth studio album, Something More, out August 28 via Bloodshot Records. The album is available for pre-order now. Delivering one of the album’s most powerful emotional statements, “I’m Not Afraid” is driven by an undeniable sense of conviction,… Continue reading Fruition Embraces Fearless Love on New Single “I’m Not Afraid”

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Symphony of Democracy Rock the Vote Concert Comes to Sanford July 25

Symphony of Democracy, a Rock the Vote concert dedicated to inspiring young voters, celebrating local music and building excitement for the August 18 election, will take place Saturday, July 25, in Sanford, Florida. The event is designed as more than a concert. It will bring artists, organizers, candidates and voters together for a community gathering… Continue reading Symphony of Democracy Rock the Vote Concert Comes to Sanford July 25

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