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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....

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

Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival Announces 2026 Live Music Lineup

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

Songwriter, producer, and keyboardist Leandro Albertoni introduces a voice built on years alongside Buddy Guy, Neal Francis, Eddie Roberts, and Andy Frasco. There is something quietly radical about “Receive.” It doesn’t chase modern pop perfection or algorithmic hooks. Instead, the new up-tempo, soulful single from Denver band San Leandro settles into an unmistakable pocket built… Continue reading Denver Artist San Leandro Releases New Single “Receive” on Color Red Music

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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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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”

Progressive bluegrass band AJ Lee & Blue Summit have shared the second single from their forthcoming album, Cover To Cover, due September 11 via Signature Sounds. Fans can now stream or purchase the new single, “Soak Up the Sun.” Cover To Cover is also available for vinyl and CD pre-order. The band is currently in… Continue reading AJ Lee & Blue Summit Share Soaring Cover of Sheryl Crow’s “Soak Up the Sun”

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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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Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies Returns August 8 and 10

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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Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Announce Fall Tour

Six-time Grammy-winning musician, producer and composer Don Was has announced fall 2026 tour dates for Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Drawing on the wide-ranging influences of his five-decade career, the Ensemble’s new album, Groove in the Face of Adversity, out now via Mack Avenue Records, channels the soul of the Motor City through a… Continue reading Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Announce Fall Tour

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Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between With Grateful Jam, JGB Tribute and More

Sweetwater Music Hall has announced its latest summer schedule, highlighted by a nine-day Days Between celebration honoring the life and music of Jerry Garcia from August 1-9. The Mill Valley venue’s Jerry-centered programming includes a Moonalice Sunday matinee, Brian Melvin’s Grateful Jam, an All Things Jerry art walk hosted by Big Steve Parish and the… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between With Grateful Jam, JGB Tribute and More

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