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Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival Returns to Grass Valley

The 51st annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival returns to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA, from Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 21, 2026, for four days of world-class bluegrass, old-time, and roots music presented by the California Bluegrass Association. Known as “the best jamming west of the Rockies,” the family-friendly festival features… Continue reading Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival Returns to Grass Valley

Futurebirds’ First Double LP ‘Far Out Country’ Out Now

After nearly two decades in flight, the Athens, GA-born Futurebirds have released their first-ever double album, Far Out Country, via Dualtone Records. In a deliberate physical-first release, the album can only be experienced in its entirety on the vinyl edition. While Far Out Country I is available on streaming services starting today, the second installment… Continue reading Futurebirds’ First Double LP ‘Far Out Country’ Out Now

Sierra Ferrell Announces Dillon and Red Rocks Shows

Sierra Ferrell Announces Dillon and Red Rocks Shows

Cindy Blackman Santana Shares “Illumination”

Acclaimed drummer, composer, bandleader, and vocalist Cindy Blackman Santana will release her new solo album, Coherence, on July 31 via Mack Avenue Records, led by the first single, “Illumination,” out June 5. Blending spiritual jazz, fusion, rock, and improvisation, Coherence brings together an extraordinary cast of musicians—including Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, Matt Garrison, Ray Angry,… Continue reading Cindy Blackman Santana Shares “Illumination”

Ringo Starr Brings Peace and Love to Paso Robles

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band | Vina Robles Amphitheatre | Paso Robles, CA | June 6, 2026 | Photo by L. Paul Mann There is an implicit law at a Ringo Starr concert: check your cynicism at the gates. On a brisk Saturday night in Central California’s wine country, the 85-year-old icon delivered… Continue reading Ringo Starr Brings Peace and Love to Paso Robles

Oregon Country Fair to Host Bob Weir Celebration

Photo: Courtesy of Oregon Country Fair Oregon Country Fair will host an all-star celebration of Bob Weir on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 4 p.m. on the Main Stage. The Grateful Dead has a special home at Oregon Country Fair. Thanks to an amazing concert and their generosity, the Fair was able to purchase the… Continue reading Oregon Country Fair to Host Bob Weir Celebration

Spafford’s Cat Shop Captures a Band in Full Creative Bloom

Spafford: Cat Shop Something exciting is happening within Spafford right now, and Cat Shop captures it perfectly. As the first studio album from the current lineup featuring Brian Moss, Nick Tkachyk, Cory Schechtman, and Shon Gordon, Cat Shop feels like a creative breakthrough. While Spafford has built its reputation through years of exploratory improvisation and… Continue reading Spafford’s Cat Shop Captures a Band in Full Creative Bloom

Stephen Wilson Jr. Releases New Single “Preacher’s Kid”

Photo: Courtesy of Acacia Evans Today, the Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. released “Preacher’s Kid,” the highly anticipated follow-up to his latest single “Gary” which is currently in the Top 40 on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. Watch the visualizer for “Preacher’s Kid” via YouTube About the song, Stephen Wilson Jr. explains: preachers kid… Continue reading Stephen Wilson Jr. Releases New Single “Preacher’s Kid”

Nest of Singing Birds Release The Marshall Sessions

Nest of Singing Birds Release The Marshall Sessions

Rare Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin & Queen Pieces Head to Auction for Music Education

Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), the nonprofit founded by blues-rock icon Joe Bonamassa, is proud to announce the launch of KTBA’s Gallery Vault, a new fundraising initiative featuring rare photographs, prints, posters, and collectibles celebrating some of the most influential figures in music and popular culture. The inaugural auction, British Rock Legends, opens today… Continue reading Rare Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin & Queen Pieces Head to Auction for Music Education

Zach Top Extends Cold Beer & Country Music Tour

TICKETS ON-SALE NEXT FRIDAY Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician Zach Top will extend his massive Cold Beer & Country Music Tour through the fall. Presented by Coors Banquet, the newly confirmed stops include his headline debut at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, as well as San Diego’s Pechanga Arena, San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center, Jacksonville’s VyStar Veterans… Continue reading Zach Top Extends Cold Beer & Country Music Tour

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Farewell Tour Comes to Denver

NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND: THE FAREWELL TOUR Nitty Gritty Dirt Band brings All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour | 60 Years of Dirt to Mission Ballroom in Denver on Thursday, June 18, 2026, with special guests Molly Tuttle and Alison Brown. One last cast with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Celebrate All The Good Times:… Continue reading Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Farewell Tour Comes to Denver

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