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Grateful Dead’s Fall ’87 Philadelphia Shows Arrive on Play Dead

Dead Drops Tuesday visits The Spectrum for the first time, and what better year than 1987? Jerry is back, “Touch of Grey” is everywhere, and the band arrives in Philadelphia to close an incredible Fall Tour out East. “September 22 starts with Brent firing up ‘Hey Pocky Way,’ a beautiful ‘Althea’ and ‘Cassidy’ > ‘Deal’… Continue reading Grateful Dead’s Fall ’87 Philadelphia Shows Arrive on Play Dead

Allman Betts Family Revival Announces 10th Anniversary “A Decade of Revival” Tour

Today, Gibson, Devon Allman and Duane Betts announce the tenth year of the Allman Betts Family Revival Tour. Affectionately titled “A Decade of Revival” after the Allman Brothers Band album A Decade of Hits 1969–1979, the tour will kick off November 28th in St. Louis, MO and find the legendary sons of ABB founding members… Continue reading Allman Betts Family Revival Announces 10th Anniversary “A Decade of Revival” Tour

Rhiannon Giddens Shares “Freight Train” from Forthcoming Album Hope Is the Thing with Feathers

Rhiannon Giddens Shares “Freight Train” from Forthcoming Album Hope Is the Thing with Feathers

Ashkenaz Keeps the Dead Spirit Alive with Stu Allen and Very Jerry 14

Ashkenaz in Berkeley has another busy stretch of music, dance and community events on the calendar, with several dates standing out for Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia fans. Grateful Dead Night returns on Wednesday, August 19 with Stu Allen & Reflections, followed one week later by Very Jerry 14 on August 26. The annual celebration… Continue reading Ashkenaz Keeps the Dead Spirit Alive with Stu Allen and Very Jerry 14

Stanley Jordan Brings the Dead and Jimi Hendrix to Arrowhead Ranch & Retreat

Photos by Howard Horder Despite travel arrangements gone awry, the legendary Stanley Jordan and his band brought their magic to the Catskill Mountains at Arrowhead Ranch & Retreat in Parksville, NY, on Saturday, August 15th. Known mainly for his unique tapping style and jazz/fusion playing, Stanley was a member of Phil & Friends on and… Continue reading Stanley Jordan Brings the Dead and Jimi Hendrix to Arrowhead Ranch & Retreat

Sweetwater Music Hall Highlights Dead Family, Psychedelic and Roots Shows Through September

Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley has another packed stretch of shows on the calendar, with several dates likely to stand out for Grateful Dead fans, psychedelic music lovers and roots-music regulars. Among the biggest highlights are two nights with Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel on August 28 and 29, a Moonalice Sunday matinee on… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall Highlights Dead Family, Psychedelic and Roots Shows Through September

Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas Certified 6X Platinum by the RIAA

Following last year’s 75th anniversary celebrations of PEANUTS® and the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas, the album has now been officially certified 6X Platinum by the RIAA—commemorating six million album sales and streaming equivalents in the U.S. and making it the best-selling jazz album of all time. To celebrate this feat, Craft Recordings… Continue reading Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas Certified 6X Platinum by the RIAA

Mimi Fishman Foundation Phish Charity Auction Ends August 18

The Mimi Fishman Foundation’s latest Phish charity auction is entering its final day, offering fans the chance to bid on show-used drumheads and drumsticks from Phish’s 2025 summer tour. Each auction lot includes both a drumhead and drumstick used during Phish’s summer 2025 shows. Every piece is signed by Phish drummer Jon Fishman, making the… Continue reading Mimi Fishman Foundation Phish Charity Auction Ends August 18

Emma Dayhuff Announces New Album Mountains, Shares “The River”

Emma Dayhuff Announces New Album Mountains, Shares “The River”

Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground Release Debut Album Little Storms October 2

Boston-based bluegrass quintet Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground will release their debut album, Little Storms, on October 2, 2026 via Adhyaropa Records. The group blends deep bluegrass traditions with a thoughtful, contemporary acoustic sound. Three singles will arrive ahead of the album: “Whiskey, Boys” on August 24, “Ships At Sea” on September 7, and “The… Continue reading Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground Release Debut Album Little Storms October 2

Longhorn Ballroom & Ray Benson Announce Still The King: A Celebration Of Country and Western Music

Dallas, TX – August 14, 2026 – From its very beginning, Dallas’s Longhorn Ballroom has been a stalwart venue for the Western Swing sound, originally opened by none other than the genre’s pioneer, Bob Wills. And in the seventy-six years since then, through different proprietors and seasons of change, it has never stopped hosting the… Continue reading Longhorn Ballroom & Ray Benson Announce Still The King: A Celebration Of Country and Western Music

Midwest Hype Turns a Stormy Night into a Celebration at The Loading Dock

Midwest Hype – photo by Mark Alsott The sultry late-summer heat refuses to let go, and everyone in town is determined to squeeze in one last night of music and merriment before winter settles in. Last year, the town of Buchanan had a major storm that took out our night with Midwest Hype, the Funk-Reggae-Rock-Hip-Hop… Continue reading Midwest Hype Turns a Stormy Night into a Celebration at The Loading Dock

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