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Grahame Lesh & Friends Announce Fall 2026 Headline Tour and New Year’s Run

Grahame Lesh has announced a Fall 2026 headline tour with Grahame Lesh & Friends. The tour kicks off with a trio of Massachusetts Halloween weekend shows: October 29 at Paradise Rock Club in Boston, followed by October 30–31 at The Muse in Nantucket. From November 12–14, they’ll return to Los Angeles for a three-night run… Continue reading Grahame Lesh & Friends Announce Fall 2026 Headline Tour and New Year’s Run

The Bogmen Return to Webster Hall for September 11 25th Anniversary Tribute

The Bogmen will return to New York City’s Webster Hall on September 11, 2026 for a special performance marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The evening will honor the victims of the tragedy and feature special guests Vapors of Morphine, featuring Dana Colley of Morphine. The concert carries deep personal meaning for… Continue reading The Bogmen Return to Webster Hall for September 11 25th Anniversary Tribute

Buddy Miller Announces First Solo Album in 15 Years, Out September 11

Buddy Miller Announces First Solo Album in 15 Years, Out September 11

R.E.M.’s Reckoning Gets Limited Audiophile One Step Vinyl Edition

Interscope-Capitol Records’ Definitive Sound Series has announced R.E.M.’s Reckoning as the newest release in its premium audiophile vinyl series. Available September 18, the limited-edition all-analog 180g One Step pressing continues the series’ exploration of R.E.M.’s formative catalog following the sold-out DSS edition of Chronic Town/Murmur. The album is now available for pre-order. Mastered directly from… Continue reading R.E.M.’s Reckoning Gets Limited Audiophile One Step Vinyl Edition

Bourbon & Beyond 2026 Reveals Daily Schedule, Fork & Flask Programming

The daily music schedule and programming for the Fork & Flask curated by Kroger experience have been unveiled for the 8th year of Bourbon & Beyond — the World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Festival — September 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Bourbon & Beyond 2026 will feature 100+ artists on… Continue reading Bourbon & Beyond 2026 Reveals Daily Schedule, Fork & Flask Programming

Frank Beard, Drummer Behind ZZ Top’s Signature Groove, Dies at 77

Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for ZZ Top and a member of the band for more than five decades, died Monday, August 17, at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. He was 77. ZZ Top confirmed Beard’s death Tuesday, saying he was in hospice care and surrounded by family when he passed. Beard had been behind… Continue reading Frank Beard, Drummer Behind ZZ Top’s Signature Groove, Dies at 77

Big Richard Returns to Boulder for December 12 Fox Theatre Show

BIG RICHARD FOX THEATRE Saturday, December 12, 2026 Doors: 7:00 pm | Show: 8:00 pm Tickets on sale Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10:00 am HERE General Admission Tickets All Ages (under 16 with an adult) Big Richard makes music for the 21st century’s twisted cultural unease. Their latest album, Pet, is a fierce, provocative… Continue reading Big Richard Returns to Boulder for December 12 Fox Theatre Show

Aftershock 2026 Reveals Daily Schedule for 140+ Artist Sacramento Festival

Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the daily music schedule for the 14th edition of Aftershock, taking place October 1-4, 2026, at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. The West Coast’s largest rock, punk and metal festival will feature its biggest lineup to date, with more than 140 artists performing across five stages over four… Continue reading Aftershock 2026 Reveals Daily Schedule for 140+ Artist Sacramento Festival

Kitchen Dwellers and Dogs In A Pile Announce Co-Headline Fall Tour

Kitchen Dwellers and Dogs In A Pile Announce Co-Headline Fall Tour

John R. Miller Announces Fall/Winter Tour in Support of The Great Unknowing

Singer/songwriter John R. Miller has announced headlining dates for his upcoming Fall/Winter tour in support of his latest critically acclaimed album, The Great Unknowing. Notable stops include New York City, Philadelphia, Asheville, and a hometown show in Nashville. Pre-sale tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 19 at 10 a.m. CT, and general tickets go on… Continue reading John R. Miller Announces Fall/Winter Tour in Support of The Great Unknowing

Pat McGee’s Down The Hatch Returns to the Outer Banks June 2-5, 2027

Fans of live music, mark your calendars! Limited tickets are now available for Pat McGee’s Down The Hatch (DTH), a one-of-a-kind destination event taking place June 2-5, 2027. This year marks the 17th anniversary of Pat McGee and his crew transforming a charming waterfront hotel in the Outer Banks into a vibrant celebration of music… Continue reading Pat McGee’s Down The Hatch Returns to the Outer Banks June 2-5, 2027

Dave Alvin’s Blackjack David Gets Deluxe Reissue October 16

Craft Recordings and HighTone Records proudly announce a new deluxe reissue of Blackjack David, the esteemed 1998 album from GRAMMY®-winning Americana icon Dave Alvin. Featuring highlights such as “Abilene,” “Evening Blues,” “California Snow,” and “Blackjack David,” the album will be available October 16 on 2-LP, CD, and digital, including hi-res. PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE The special reissue also… Continue reading Dave Alvin’s Blackjack David Gets Deluxe Reissue October 16

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