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Shadow and Light: Peter Hook & The Light Elevate Post-Punk History at the Hollywood Palladium

photos by L. Paul Mann When Peter Hook steps onto a Hollywood stage, it carries the weight of a 40-year love affair between Manchester post-punk royalty and the sprawling concrete metropolis of Los Angeles. On Saturday night, September 19, 2026, Peter Hook & The Light rolled into the historic Hollywood Palladium, delivering a masterclass in… Continue reading Shadow and Light: Peter Hook & The Light Elevate Post-Punk History at the Hollywood Palladium

DelFest Does Dead Vol. 2 Returns to the Grateful Dead Songbook

DelFest’s bluegrass heart meets the Grateful Dead songbook once again on DelFest Does Dead Vol. 2, a live two-LP collection featuring 12 performances recorded during DelFest 2026 in Cumberland, Maryland. The limited-edition release brings together Grateful Dead interpretations by The Travelin’ McCourys, Toy Factory Project, Blackberry Smoke, Maggie Rose featuring Sierra Hull, The Infamous Stringdusters,… Continue reading DelFest Does Dead Vol. 2 Returns to the Grateful Dead Songbook

Marshall Crenshaw Shares “(We’re Gonna) Shake Up Their Minds”

Marshall Crenshaw Shares “(We’re Gonna) Shake Up Their Minds”

Steve Earle Announces 12th Annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit With The Waterboys

Today, GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, actor and activist Steve Earle announces the 12th Annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit, featuring the only North American performance of The Waterboys’ Fisherman’s Blues Revue on Friday, December 11, at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. Hosted by Earle, the nine-piece ensemble will feature Earle alongside former Waterboys… Continue reading Steve Earle Announces 12th Annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit With The Waterboys

Jenny Scheinman Announces ‘One Hundred Years Today,’ Shares “Turns The Wagon Wheel”

Early in the recording of her evocative new album, One Hundred Years Today, violinist and composer Jenny Scheinman turned to her band in the studio and exclaimed, “More apocalyptic! This is end-of-times jazz!” She had reconvened the superb, sensitively attuned ensemble first heard on her 2024 album All Species Parade: guitarists Bill Frisell and Julian… Continue reading Jenny Scheinman Announces ‘One Hundred Years Today,’ Shares “Turns The Wagon Wheel”

Reggae on the River Returns to Humboldt County in June 2027

PIERCY, Calif. — Reggae on the River will return to the banks of the Eel River for its 38th year, bringing three days of music, art, camping and community back to County Line Ranch in Piercy from June 25–27, 2027. The Mateel Community Center has officially announced the return of Humboldt County’s iconic cultural gathering… Continue reading Reggae on the River Returns to Humboldt County in June 2027

Squirrel Nut Zippers Announce Three-Night Stanley Hotel Residency

Squirrel Nut Zippers will check in to the Stanley Hotel for a three-night residency February 12–14, 2027, featuring sonic specters, Southern storytelling and Valentine’s Day revelry, with each evening offering a distinctly different Zippers experience. ESTES PARK, Colo. — Music, mayhem and revelry will collide when the maestros of vaudeville, jazz, blues and roots swing… Continue reading Squirrel Nut Zippers Announce Three-Night Stanley Hotel Residency

Grateful Dead’s Hampton and Springfield 1985 Shows Arrive on Play Dead

Tuesday Dead Drops keeps rocking through Spring Tour 1985 with two newly mastered Grateful Dead performances from Hampton Coliseum and Springfield Civic Center. “Night two aboard the Hampton Spaceship starts with Stranger and Cold Rain, but the second set is where our beautifully distractible friends really take over: Scarlet > Hell in a Bucket. Jerry… Continue reading Grateful Dead’s Hampton and Springfield 1985 Shows Arrive on Play Dead

World Famous Pets Share Animated “Propaganda” Video Ahead of Debut Album

World Famous Pets Share Animated “Propaganda” Video Ahead of Debut Album

Phish Fall 2026 Ticket Auction Benefits WaterWheel Foundation

The Mimi Fishman Foundation, in partnership with Phish’s WaterWheel Foundation, has launched an online charity auction featuring ticket packages for eight shows on Phish’s Fall 2026 tour. The auction is being hosted by the Mimi Fishman Foundation, with all proceeds going directly to the WaterWheel Foundation. Each package includes a pair of tickets for one… Continue reading Phish Fall 2026 Ticket Auction Benefits WaterWheel Foundation

The Harms Announce New Album Walking the Beast, Share “Lion Tamer”

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-based quartet The Harms will release its sophomore album, Walking the Beast, on November 6, 2026, via Lone Twin Publishing. Introducing the record is the lead single, “Lion Tamer,” a dark, forceful examination of power and control that is available now on all streaming platforms. Listen to “Lion Tamer” On the new… Continue reading The Harms Announce New Album Walking the Beast, Share “Lion Tamer”

“Weird Al” Yankovic and Puddles Pity Party Bring Musical Comedy Magic to Paso Robles

Photos by L. Paul Mann As summer quietly yielded to autumn across the rolling vineyards of Paso Robles, the night air carried a crisp, welcome chill. Nestled beneath the open sky, the Vina Robles Amphitheatre provided a picturesque backdrop, where the usual lingering heat gave way to a light breeze. It set an exceptionally comfortable,… Continue reading “Weird Al” Yankovic and Puddles Pity Party Bring Musical Comedy Magic to Paso Robles

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