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March 29th, 2026 | photos by L. Paul Mann Some nights feel less like concerts and more like living history unfolding in real time. When Booker T. Jones stepped onto the stage at Lobero Theatre on Saturday, March 28, 2026, Santa Barbara didn’t just witness a performance—it experienced a masterclass in soul, R&B, and the… Continue reading Booker T. Jones Delivers Soul Masterclass at Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara
April 1, 2026: Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds have announced their return to the stage for a 2026 tour spanning 29 dates across North America. Performing music from their new album, Mutiny After Midnight, the eagerly awaited Mutiny For The Masses Tour includes stops at LA’s Kia Forum, Chicago’s United Center, Nashville’s Bridgestone… Continue reading Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds Announce Mutiny For The Masses 2026 Tour
Some of the most enduring bands never arrive with a bang. They slip in quietly, change the room, and somehow stay with you for decades. That has always been the magic of Cowboy Junkies, whose music has long lived in the space between whisper and revelation. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, the beloved Toronto group… Continue reading Cowboy Junkies Bring 40th Anniversary Tour to Chautauqua Auditorium on September 12, 2026
Some performances arrive as concerts, and some arrive carrying the weight of history, culture, and resistance. On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, DakhaBrakha will bring all of that and more to Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder for an evening that promises to be as visually arresting as it is musically powerful. Presented by Z2 Entertainment, 88.5 KGNU,… Continue reading DakhaBrakha Announce Chautauqua Auditorium Performance in Boulder on July 22, 2026
There’s something about a summer night at Chautauqua Auditorium that feels timeless—wooden beams, mountain air, and the kind of music that lingers long after the final note fades. On Saturday, August 8, 2026, that setting will host a pairing built for exactly that kind of evening, as The Jayhawks and James McMurtry bring their deeply… Continue reading The Jayhawks and James McMurtry Announce Chautauqua Auditorium Show August 8, 2026
Geiger von Muller: Neocubist Blues A recipe for fusing cubism and country blues has surfaced, and it works just fine. London’s experimental slide guitarist Geiger von Muller is premiering his new album, Neocubist Blues, a release that strips guitar music down to the core while pushing it into stranger, sharper territory. It is not merely… Continue reading Geiger von Muller Premieres Neocubist Blues
Irish singer-songwriter Darren Flynn continues to carve out his space in the Americana and roots world with the upcoming release of his new single, “I Ain’t Gonna Worry About It,” arriving April 24, 2026. Blending country blues fingerpicking with a relaxed, conversational vocal style, Flynn’s sound leans into simplicity, storytelling, and lived-in emotion. The new… Continue reading Darren Flynn Announces New Single “I Ain’t Gonna Worry About It”
Credit: Charlie Weinman White Denim band leader James Petralli’s wide-ranging musical appetite has become more voracious over time, delivering new album 13 – out April 24 via Bella Union – as a groove-heavy alchemy of rock, funk, dubby calypso, soul and down-dirty blues and shimmery sunshine-pop. Following acclaimed early album cuts “(God Created) Lock… Continue reading White Denim Announce New Album 13, Share “Ruby” + 2026 Tour Dates
Each October, as the Appalachian highlands begin to glow with the deep reds, oranges, and golds of peak fall foliage, the town of Big Stone Gap, Virginia transforms into a gathering place for bluegrass lovers from across the country. In 2026, that tradition continues in a meaningful way as Blue Highway Fest returns October 8-11… Continue reading Blue Highway Fest 2026 Announces First Artists for Return to Big Stone Gap
In a partnership as improbable as it is inspired, where box scores meet the Beat Generation, the Lowell Spinners have teamed up with the Jack Kerouac Center to launch a season-long fundraising campaign. The effort will support the restoration of Saint Jean Baptiste Church, recently purchased by Zach Bryan as the future home of the… Continue reading The Lowell Spinners and Jack Kerouac Center Launch Season-Long Fundraising Partnership
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