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Pretty Lights Opens Fall Run With a First-Ever Night in Port Chester

Pretty Lights arrived in Port Chester on August 21 carrying more than a tour opener. The three-night stand at The Capit....

Umphrey’s McGee Proves There’s Still Plenty of Juice in the Tank

Umphrey's McGee | Hillsboro, WI | August 22nd, 2026 - photos by Tony Mueller There are few things better than arriving....

Goose Returns to Bend for a Picture-Perfect Weekend of Summer Jams

Goose | photos by David Burton Goose returned to Bend, Oregon for a two-night run on August 21st and 22nd at Hayden Ho....

BERTHA Lets It Grow at the Arvada Center

BERTHA: Grateful Drag | Arvada Center | Arvada, Colorado | August 14th, 2026 - photos by Debra Lambert Leave it to BER....

The String Cheese Incident Wraps Tour With Leftover Salmon, Lettuce, Eggy and Dogs in a Pile

The String Cheese Incident | Eau Claire, WI | photos by Tony Mueller There are a lot of ways to close out a tour, but ....

Spirits Burning Preview ‘An Alien Heat’ With ‘Hothouse Flowers’

Bacon, Bluegrass & Bloodies: Bluegrass Brunch at Garcia’s Chicago 8/30/26

Carter Elliott Steps Into a New Chapter With “Ready to ...

The Killers and Olivia Dean Headline Inaugural Ocean Way Festival

James Kee Signs with Mountain Home, Announces Album Featuring Earl ...

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John Primer Honors Theresa’s Lounge With Album and Documentary

Three-time Grammy-nominated blues legend John Primer brings an important chapter of Chicago blues history back to life with John Primer and Friends Tribute to Theresa’s Lounge, available now through his own Blues House Productions label. Released June 5, the 13-track album reunites Primer with fellow musicians whose lives and careers were shaped by Theresa’s Lounge,… Continue reading John Primer Honors Theresa’s Lounge With Album and Documentary

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Brandi Carlile Shares “Church & State (Sad Gay Version)”

Eleven-time Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile shares a reimagined version of her song “Church & State” today. “Church & State (Sad Gay Version)” is the second track unveiled from her forthcoming expanded album, Returning To Myself (Sad Gay Version). Listen to “Church & State (Sad Gay Version)” and watch the official lyric video. Carlile shares,… Continue reading Brandi Carlile Shares “Church & State (Sad Gay Version)”

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Joey DeFrancesco’s Live at Keystone Korner Due October 16

Oklahoma City’s The Steppers Announce Fall 2026 Tour

Fresh off a busy summer tour that included stops ranging from Fayetteville, Arkansas, to Greenville, South Carolina, along with appearances at festivals including Oklahoma’s Terp Float Festival, The Steppers are setting their sights on an extensive Fall 2026 tour. Based in Oklahoma City, The Steppers are making a name for themselves with their fast-picking, hard-driving… Continue reading Oklahoma City’s The Steppers Announce Fall 2026 Tour

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John Stamos and Richard Marx Release “Take Care of California” Music Video

Photo credit: Brandon Marx Today, three-time Emmy® Award-nominated actor, musician, bestselling author and producer John Stamos teams up with GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Richard Marx to release a new music video for “Take Care of California.” Written by Stamos, songwriting partner Michael Gigante and producing partner Michael Campion, the song is a love… Continue reading John Stamos and Richard Marx Release “Take Care of California” Music Video

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Ethan French Shares Extended Version of Viral “reckless and arranged – day 56”

Photo Credit: Taku Last month, 25-year-old Australian artist Ethan French announced ideas of the day vol. 1, a wildly creative project born from an equally wild idea. Just eight months ago, the Perth native committed to posting an “Idea A Day” on social media: a brand-new piece of music shared every day, no matter what.… Continue reading Ethan French Shares Extended Version of Viral “reckless and arranged – day 56”

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Elvis Costello Announces My Aim Is True 49th Anniversary Box Set

On October 2, UMe will release My Aim Is True (49th Anniversary Edition), an expanded five-CD box set telling the story of how Declan MacManus became D.P. Costello, briefly vanished and reappeared as Elvis Costello—and how his debut album, recorded in a small London studio, became the first public step in a singular and enduring… Continue reading Elvis Costello Announces My Aim Is True 49th Anniversary Box Set

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Vickie Vaughn Honors John Hartford With Spirited Take on “Paducah”

Back with her first new music since last fall’s Travel On, her full-length debut for Mountain Home Music Company, Vickie Vaughn pays tribute to her western Kentucky roots and the late John Hartford with a spirited take on his song “Paducah.” The powerhouse singer has reigned as the IBMA Bass Player of the Year since… Continue reading Vickie Vaughn Honors John Hartford With Spirited Take on “Paducah”

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Randy Travis Announces New Album Same Old Way, Out November 13

WXPN Reveals 2026 XPoNential Music Festival Set Times

Today, WXPN unveiled the set times and stage schedule for the 33rd annual XPoNential Music Festival, presented by Subaru. Returning to Wiggins Park on the Camden, New Jersey, waterfront from September 18-20, this year’s diverse lineup reflects the eclectic spirit of the station’s airwaves. The festival will feature performances by Portugal. The Man, Dawes, St.… Continue reading WXPN Reveals 2026 XPoNential Music Festival Set Times

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Outside Lands 2026 | Day Three | Recap

Sticking the landing on one of the most anticipated festival lineups of the summer, day three of this year’s Outside Lands put a major punctuation on the magnitude of legacies featured on the many stages across Golden Gate Park. A day that featured artists who have built their names on vulnerability and honest storytelling, the… Continue reading Outside Lands 2026 | Day Three | Recap

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Hoochenanny Festival Draws More Than 18,000 to Fairport

Photo: Courtesy of Hoochenanny Festival ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 3, 2026 — Organizers of the third annual Hoochenanny Festival, presented by IDE Family of Dealerships, announced today that the festival welcomed 18,000-plus attendees to its new home at the Town of Perinton’s Center Park West in Fairport, up from 8,000 in 2025. Attendees came from more… Continue reading Hoochenanny Festival Draws More Than 18,000 to Fairport

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