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Louis Armstrong’s 1957 Highland Park Concert Unearthed

New York, NY (October 2, 2026) — On March 19, 1957, Louis Armstrong and His All Stars performed before 1,200 fans at Highland Park High School, 27 miles north of Chicago, at a concert raising funds for the Highland Park Reform Temple. Nearly 70 years later, that performance is being released for the first time… Continue reading Louis Armstrong’s 1957 Highland Park Concert Unearthed

The Animeros Bring ¡Qué Bárbaro! to San Francisco

Austin-based trio The Animeros will bring their psychedelic take on Latin American rhythms to San Francisco’s Brick & Mortar Music Hall on Wednesday, October 7. The performance will showcase the band’s debut album, ¡Qué Bárbaro!, out now via Easy Eye Sound. Produced by Dan Auerbach, the album draws inspiration from South American cumbia and chicha… Continue reading The Animeros Bring ¡Qué Bárbaro! to San Francisco

Elvis Costello’s My Aim Is True Expanded for 49th Anniversary Box Set

Elvis Costello’s My Aim Is True Expanded for 49th Anniversary Box Set

Dropkick Murphys Announce 2027 St. Patrick’s Day Tour

Dropkick Murphys have announced dates with direct support from Home Front and Spiritual Cramp across the U.S. and Canada for their St. Patrick’s Day 2027 Tour. The six-week trek launches February 5 in Albuquerque and will include stops across Canada, along with U.S. shows throughout the country. The band’s Boston hometown shows will be announced… Continue reading Dropkick Murphys Announce 2027 St. Patrick’s Day Tour

Boston Fiddle Funk Festival Comes to Somerville

Boston-based Scottish fiddle powerhouse Scottish Fish will join forces with Neil Pearlman’s groundbreaking Celtic-funk collective Neil Pearlman & the Wallbreakers for the Boston Fiddle Funk Festival presented by Passim at Arts at The Armory in Somerville, MA on November 20th. This high-energy night features two of the region’s premier Celtic acts, celebrated for their technical… Continue reading Boston Fiddle Funk Festival Comes to Somerville

Nothing If Not Announce Debut Album Gutter Gardens

Indiana progressive rock band Nothing If Not will release their debut album, Gutter Gardens, on October 30. The 11-track album moves through progressive rock, psychedelia, folk and jazz, with three singles already available: “Isolation,” “A Flag Half-Mast (Still Flies)” and “Broken People Factory.” The band’s live sound is built around an unusual setup developed by… Continue reading Nothing If Not Announce Debut Album Gutter Gardens

Mt. Joy Marks a Decade With a Sold-Out Night in Richmond

Mt. Joy. | Richmond, VA | September 29th, 2026 – photos by Philip Andrews Some nights just line up. The weather cooperated, the crowd showed up early, and by the time the lights came up on the stage at Allianz Amphitheater in Richmond on September 29, 2026, the place was packed from the pit to… Continue reading Mt. Joy Marks a Decade With a Sold-Out Night in Richmond

The Mystery Train Band Brings Jerry Garcia Songbook to Bar Aida

The Mystery Train Band will bring the music of the Jerry Garcia Band to Bar Aida in Larchmont, New York, on Saturday, October 24. Based in western Connecticut, The Mystery Train Band performs Garcia/Hunter songs alongside the Bob Dylan, Motown and reggae material Jerry Garcia made his own. The group formed in 2023 and has… Continue reading The Mystery Train Band Brings Jerry Garcia Songbook to Bar Aida

The Red Clay Strays Extend Grateful Tour With 2027 Arena and Amphitheater Dates

The Red Clay Strays Extend Grateful Tour With 2027 Arena and Amphitheater Dates

Dave’s Picks Vol. 59 Brings Grateful Dead’s 1991 Boston Garden Show to Play Dead

Dave’s Picks Vol. 59 is out today, bringing the Grateful Dead’s September 26, 1991, performance at Boston Garden to Play Dead. The official release is now available to stream in high resolution exclusively through the Grateful Dead’s streaming service. The show captures the six-member incarnation of the band featuring keyboardists Vince Welnick and Bruce Hornsby… Continue reading Dave’s Picks Vol. 59 Brings Grateful Dead’s 1991 Boston Garden Show to Play Dead

Ohana Festival 2026 Opens at Doheny Beach

Billy Idol and Eddie Vedder | photos by L. Paul Mann The air at Doheny State Beach carried the distinct salt-and-sage scent of Southern California’s coast as the 10th-anniversary edition of Ohana Festival kicked off on Friday. Curated with precision by Eddie Vedder, the gathering continues to challenge what a major outdoor music event can… Continue reading Ohana Festival 2026 Opens at Doheny Beach

Bobby Weir’s Blue Mountain Celebrated With 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

Ten years after its original release, Bobby Weir’s acclaimed Blue Mountain will be celebrated with an expanded digital deluxe edition. Blue Mountain: 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition is due November 20 via Rhino/WMG and features previously unreleased recordings, live performances and more. The celebration begins today as pre-orders open for a new 2LP pressing of the… Continue reading Bobby Weir’s Blue Mountain Celebrated With 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

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