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Still Hooked: Tony Trischka at RockyGrass

Béla Fleck & Tony Trischka | RockyGrass 2026 - photos by Debra Lambert At RockyGrass, the sound of the banjo is ne....

Thirty Years Later, Phish Finishes the Clifford Ball “Harpua” at Madison Square Garden

The ceiling at Madison Square Garden bled Knicks blue and orange before a note was played, and the stage lights followe....

Hot Tuna Acoustic Settles In at The Cabot

Jorma Kaukonen | Cabot Theater | July 22nd, 2026 - photos by Scott Kepnes An appreciative audience of longtime fans ma....

Cindy Blackman Santana Talks Coherence, Carlos Santana, Snoop Dogg, John McLaughlin, and the Universal Message of Love

Cindy Blackman Santana - photo by Paul Mann Cindy Blackman Santana has always played with fire, precision, and purpose....

The Terrapin Roadshow Comes Home to San Rafael

Terrapin Roadshow | Forest Meadows Amphitheatre | July 26th, 2026 - photos by Gabriel David Barkin For the second year....

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Adds Alison Krauss & Union Station, Sierra ...

Full Cord Teams With Billy Strings on New Single “How ...

Chaparelle Documentary Bleeding Hearts to Make World Premiere at Toronto ...

Oliver Wood Announces Five Northeast Solo Shows With Ric Robertson

Ella Hooper Announces New Album Overnight Success, Shares “When the ...

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Hinterland Music Festival Announces 2027 Dates Following Four-Day 2026 Event

Photo Credit: Gaby Deimeke The 11th annual Hinterland Music Festival took place this past weekend, bringing four days of music, community, and memorable performances to St. Charles, Iowa. The 2026 festival featured headlining sets from KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford & Sons, and Kali Uchis. KATSEYE made history by opening the weekend on Thursday with the group’s… Continue reading Hinterland Music Festival Announces 2027 Dates Following Four-Day 2026 Event

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Lord Huron Announces “23 Nights at The Broken Bottle” Tour

Lord Huron, the project of Los Angeles-based artist Ben Schneider, will embark on the “23 Nights at The Broken Bottle” Tour across North America in late 2026 and early 2027. Presented as an intimate traveling residency, each stage will be transformed into The Broken Bottle, the desert honky-tonk bar familiar to fans from the group’s… Continue reading Lord Huron Announces “23 Nights at The Broken Bottle” Tour

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Vanessa Collier Brings “Keep It Saxy” Summer Tour to South Lake Tahoe

The 2026 Blues & Bayou Festival Brings Sol Roots to The Sedalia Center

The 2026 Blues & Bayou Festival will bring the Sol Roots Trio to The Sedalia Center in Bedford County, Virginia, for an evening of New Orleans-inspired funk, deep blues, soul, food, and community fundraising. Local acoustic group Root 2 Music will open the event with its blend of folk and country blues. The annual SedaliaFEAST… Continue reading The 2026 Blues & Bayou Festival Brings Sol Roots to The Sedalia Center

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David Quinn Announces New Album Down & Dirty, Out August 28

Americana singer-songwriter David Quinn will release his new full-length studio album, Down & Dirty, on August 28. Recorded at The Duck in Nashville, the album was produced, mixed, and engineered by Jordan Lehning, whose credits include Justin Townes Earle and Aaron Watson. Casey Woods handled mastering. Quinn is joined on the record by drummer Miles… Continue reading David Quinn Announces New Album Down & Dirty, Out August 28

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Spafford Drops December Dates for Midwest and Colorado Run

Spafford has expanded its 2026 touring schedule with a seven-show run through the Midwest and Colorado this December. The newly announced dates follow the band’s fall East Coast tour and arrive on the heels of a standout summer highlighted by the release of its latest studio album, Cat Shop. The December run begins December 3… Continue reading Spafford Drops December Dates for Midwest and Colorado Run

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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Announces Three-Night Washington, D.C. Run

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will return to the nation’s capital this December for a three-night run spanning The Atlantis and 9:30 Club. The festivities begin Thursday, December 3, with an intimate “An Evening With” performance at The Atlantis, followed by back-to-back nights at 9:30 Club on Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5. Fireside Collective… Continue reading Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Announces Three-Night Washington, D.C. Run

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Lights All Night Reveals 2026 Daily Lineup Ahead of Single-Day Ticket Sales

Lights All Night has unveiled its 2026 lineup by day, giving fans their first look at which artists will perform each night when the festival returns to Fair Park in Dallas on December 30 and 31. The announcement comes ahead of single-day passes going on sale Wednesday, August 5, at 10 a.m. Central Time. Texas’… Continue reading Lights All Night Reveals 2026 Daily Lineup Ahead of Single-Day Ticket Sales

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Phish Announce October 2026 Tour Dates

My First Grateful Dead Show Returns From the Vault: Madison Square Garden, September 19, 1987

Today’s Dead Drops heads back to Madison Square Garden for two highlights from the Grateful Dead’s legendary September 1987 run. The band came roaring up the East Coast, and by the time it reached New York, it was firing on all cylinders. The newly released shows from September 15 and September 19 have been freshly… Continue reading My First Grateful Dead Show Returns From the Vault: Madison Square Garden, September 19, 1987

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Vince Gill Releases Eighteen Summers, the Ninth EP in His 50 Years From Home Series

Vince Gill has released Eighteen Summers, the ninth volume in his year-long 50 Years From Home EP series. The project’s theme is established early when Gill sings, “I’m old-school country ever since I was young.” A wide-ranging instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer, Gill has never strayed far from country music. Since releasing his first solo… Continue reading Vince Gill Releases Eighteen Summers, the Ninth EP in His 50 Years From Home Series

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John Coltrane Centennial Celebrated With First Comprehensive Cross-Label Career Retrospective

John Coltrane, the legendary saxophonist, composer, and cultural icon, would have celebrated his 100th birthday later this year on September 23. Just days after the historic centennial, Rhino will release Coltrane 100, the first comprehensive, cross-label career retrospective assembled for the jazz giant. Coltrane 100 – Selections from 1951–1967 will be released October 2 as… Continue reading John Coltrane Centennial Celebrated With First Comprehensive Cross-Label Career Retrospective

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