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MerleFest 2027 Announces Gillian Welch, Avett Brothers, Del McCoury & More

MerleFest, presented by Window World, has unveiled lineup details for its 2027 event, taking place over four unforgettable days from April 29–May 2 on the campus of Wilkes Community College. Acclaimed Americana duo Gillian Welch & David Rawlings are set to return, alongside Southern rock supergroup Toy Factory Project, North Carolina’s marquee folk-rock outfit The… Continue reading MerleFest 2027 Announces Gillian Welch, Avett Brothers, Del McCoury & More

Margo Price’s Midwest Farmer’s Daughter Gets 10th Anniversary Edition

Third Man Records is proud to announce its very special 10th anniversary edition of Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, the landmark first album from singer-songwriter Margo Price. An instant country classic upon its 2016 arrival, the album is being celebrated with a double LP set pressed on gold vinyl, featuring the original studio album and a full-length… Continue reading Margo Price’s Midwest Farmer’s Daughter Gets 10th Anniversary Edition

The Wood Brothers Announce New Live Album Rollin’ On

The Wood Brothers Announce New Live Album Rollin’ On

50 years ago today marks the beginning of an epic adventure—Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers were born.

Exactly 50 years ago today the world was gifted one of the greatest rock bands of all time, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Fifty years ago today, the band released their self-titled debut album, introducing “Breakdown” and “American Girl” and launching a five-decade run as one of music’s most enduring institutions. Today’s milestone caps a… Continue reading 50 years ago today marks the beginning of an epic adventure—Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers were born.

Darren Nicholson Releases New Bluegrass EP I’m Not Out

Following promptly after his acclaimed album, Lonesome Trails and Tall Tales, released in May, prolific, award-winning artist Darren Nicholson returns with I’m Not Out, a collection of six additional songs captured at the same recording sessions and a bonus gift to bluegrass fans. “Some of these songs are from the lighter side of life, some… Continue reading Darren Nicholson Releases New Bluegrass EP I’m Not Out

Tony Moreno Releases A Celebration of Elvin Jones Ahead of Jazz Legend’s Centennial

Drummer Tony Moreno released his new album A Celebration of Elvin Jones on November 6 via Mayimba Music. Paying tribute to his friend and mentor who gave him his first set of drums, the album features ten tracks associated with Jones’ recordings as a leader, in spirited new renditions that paint a portrait of Jones’… Continue reading Tony Moreno Releases A Celebration of Elvin Jones Ahead of Jazz Legend’s Centennial

RADO Explores New Electronic Territory on Splice Girls

Ever-evolving and shifting like the seasons, RADO’s newest studio effort, “Splice Girls,” marks a bold departure from the traditional jam-forward sounds of the band’s past. Instead, the Denver quartet embarks on an epic, sci-fi-filled journey through the cosmos of live electronica, blending rhythmic symphonies with deep electro-soul, as the worlds of electronic music and jam… Continue reading RADO Explores New Electronic Territory on Splice Girls

The String Cheese Incident Shifts Gears in Grand Rapids

The String Cheese Incident | GLC Live at 20 Monroe | Grand Rapids, MI | November 4th, 2026  – photos by Norm Kittleson (Luckydog Photography) “Believe,” the song The String Cheese Incident opened with at GLC Live at 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids on November 4, is a solid rocker that got the crowd going.… Continue reading The String Cheese Incident Shifts Gears in Grand Rapids

Goose Turns “Slow Ready” Inside Out on Night Two in Milwaukee

Goose Turns “Slow Ready” Inside Out on Night Two in Milwaukee

David Kollar Releases Guitar Stories on 7D Media

SANTA FE, NM — In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, Slovak guitarist and composer David Kollar turns to something deeply personal and unpredictable: the spontaneity of live improvisation. His new album, Guitar Stories, released November 6, 2026, on 7D Media, brings together sixteen electric guitar improvisations recorded over the past two years. Created… Continue reading David Kollar Releases Guitar Stories on 7D Media

Willi Carlisle Releases New Album With Tyler Childers

Folksinger Willi Carlisle’s new double album The Universal Bubba is out now via Signature Sounds. Carlisle reaches new heights with the added accelerant of first-time producer Tyler Childers. In an all-time DIY effort, Childers and his band convened at a makeshift home studio nestled in the Bywater District of New Orleans for two weeks to… Continue reading Willi Carlisle Releases New Album With Tyler Childers

Dave Matthews Band Delivers Surprises in Chicago

Dave Matthews Band | United Center | Chicago, IL | November 7th, 2026 – photos by Brian Hurley Dave Matthews Band gave Chicago plenty to talk about Saturday night at the United Center, delivering a set filled with unexpected choices, fan favorites, and a few welcome surprises. Rather than relying entirely on the familiar songs… Continue reading Dave Matthews Band Delivers Surprises in Chicago

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