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Sweetwater Music Hall Listings Spotlight Holly Bowling, Jam Favorites and May 2026 Shows

Holly Bowling – photo by Michael Bachara Sweetwater Music Hall continues to be one of the Bay Area’s most dependable rooms for live music, mixing nationally known artists, local talent, community programs, and roots-driven sounds in an intimate Mill Valley setting. The latest calendar has something for just about everyone, with a little extra attention… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall Listings Spotlight Holly Bowling, Jam Favorites and May 2026 Shows

Guster Announces On The Ocean 2026 Lineup and Portland Weekend Festival

Summer in Portland, Maine gets a little brighter this August as Guster once again brings fans together for one of the most unique destination music weekends in the country. Guster has announced the lineup and activities for On The Ocean Weekend, returning to Portland, Maine August 7–9, 2026. Thousands of fans from across the country… Continue reading Guster Announces On The Ocean 2026 Lineup and Portland Weekend Festival

Willow Avalon Announces 2026 North American Headline Tour and New Album

Willow Avalon Announces 2026 North American Headline Tour and New Album

White Denim Release New Album 13 and Announce 2026 Tour Dates

Credit: Charlie Weinmann White Denim has released its hotly anticipated new album 13 today April 24 via Bella Union, earning acclaim spanning FLOOD Magazine, NPR “Into Music”, Setlist Kitchen, Occult Magazine, MAGNET Magazine, Glide Magazine, East Village Radio, New Noise Magazine, The Big Takeover and much more. Fans can experience the band’s captivating live show… Continue reading White Denim Release New Album 13 and Announce 2026 Tour Dates

Dale Watson Announces New Album Unwanted via 40 Below Records

Some artists chase trends. Dale Watson has spent more than four decades doing the exact opposite — building a career on authenticity, grit, and the timeless pulse of American roots music. Now the acclaimed Ameripolitan icon returns with a brand-new statement of purpose. Dale Watson announces the release of his new album Unwanted via 40… Continue reading Dale Watson Announces New Album Unwanted via 40 Below Records

Burning Rope Announce New Album Dissolution Out May 26, 2026

Photo: Courtesy of Chris Griffiths/Riff Photos London — Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Dissolution is the second album from Burning Rope, the band formed by two members of the multi award-winning Catfish: Paul Long (keyboards) and Adam Pyke (bass), together with guitarist Alex Voysey and drummer Mitch Weaving. This new record expands on the influences… Continue reading Burning Rope Announce New Album Dissolution Out May 26, 2026

Selwyn Birchwood Releases Talking Heads Video From Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues

Today, Monday, April 27, visionary guitarist, lap steel master, vocalist and cinematic songwriter Selwyn Birchwood releases his new video for the song Talking Heads.The track is a highlight from Birchwood’s new Alligator album, Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues. The album, Birchwood’s fifth for Alligator Records, was released on Friday, March 27. It is available on CD, translucent yellow vinyl LP,… Continue reading Selwyn Birchwood Releases Talking Heads Video From Electric Swamp Funkin’ Blues

Underground Springhouse Announces New Album A Noise Without A Name Out May 1

Album Art Credit: Garrett Cardoso and Cheyloe Martin On March 19, Underground Springhouse announced their second studio album, A Noise Without A Name, set for release on May 1. Built on their motto, “more of the good, less of the bad,” the band blends southern rock, indie, and reggae influences within a rock ‘n’ roll… Continue reading Underground Springhouse Announces New Album A Noise Without A Name Out May 1

MerleFest 2026 Wraps Four Days of Music, Community and Unforgettable Performances

MerleFest 2026 Wraps Four Days of Music, Community and Unforgettable Performances

Grateful Dead Unveils Workingman’s Dead (Rhino High Fidelity)

On June 14, 1970, the Grateful Dead released Workingman’s Dead, an album that was unlike anything they’d ever done, one that showed the world a new side of the Dead. It was clearly the same band as before, but now with a distinctly different sound and approach to the music, pivoting from psychedelic improvisation to… Continue reading Grateful Dead Unveils Workingman’s Dead (Rhino High Fidelity)

The Alarm Honor Mike Peters with Final Album Transformation and “Live Today”

New Album TRANSFORMATION To Be Released May 29, 2026 “Mike lived a life of beauty and never gave up right to the very end,” says Jules Peters, bandmate and wife of the late Mike Peters of The Alarm, who passed away on April 29, 2025. Following a fearlessly valiant 31-year battle with cancer, his monumental… Continue reading The Alarm Honor Mike Peters with Final Album Transformation and “Live Today”

Warm Love Cool Dreams Festival Comes to Chicago’s Salt Shed

Photo: Courtesy of Warm Love Cool Dreams Chicago’s festival calendar gets a fresh jolt this spring as the inaugural Warm Love Cool Dreams Music and Arts Festival arrives at The Salt Shed on May 23 and 24, 2026. Presented by sister venue Empty Bottle, the two-day event blends indie legends, adventurous modern artists, hometown favorites,… Continue reading Warm Love Cool Dreams Festival Comes to Chicago’s Salt Shed

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