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Pretty Lights arrived in Port Chester on August 21 carrying more than a tour opener. The three-night stand at The Capit....
Umphrey's McGee | Hillsboro, WI | August 22nd, 2026 - photos by Tony Mueller There are few things better than arriving....
Goose | photos by David Burton Goose returned to Bend, Oregon for a two-night run on August 21st and 22nd at Hayden Ho....
BERTHA: Grateful Drag | Arvada Center | Arvada, Colorado | August 14th, 2026 - photos by Debra Lambert Leave it to BER....
Six-time GRAMMY-winning songwriter, producer, and guitarist John Leventhal will release his new album, National Drift, on October 2 via Rumble Strip Records / Thirty Tigers. The album follows Leventhal’s acclaimed solo debut, Rumble Strip, released more than 40 years into his storied career. “A masterful debut from a promising new solo artist,” wrote Texas Monthly… Continue reading John Leventhal Announces New Album National Drift
Once again reminding the world of the storied creative past and present of San Francisco, the Outside Lands festival came to Golden Gate Park, drawing hundreds of thousands of music fans from across the globe. Now a full 18 years removed from its inaugural debut, its presence has been felt in the fabric of modern… Continue reading Outside Lands 2026 | Day One | Recap
Samantha Fish’s annual Shake ’Em on Down Tour returns in 2026 with a bill made for a long, loud night: Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside, and Daddy Long Legs. Fish curated the high-powered, multi-artist caravan showcasing the past, present, and future of the blues. Led by the two-time GRAMMY-nominated artist, the tour brings together three powerful,… Continue reading Samantha Fish Announces 2026 Shake ’Em on Down Tour
Photo: Courtesy of KB MediaX For five days and four nights, Eldena in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania once again became the center of the international Psytrance community. From August 26 to 31, 2026, Indian Spirit Festival transformed the expansive festival grounds into a colorful world of electronic music, psychedelic art, creative workshops, and unique encounters. With 25,000… Continue reading Indian Spirit Festival 2026 Welcomes 25,000 Psytrance Fans from 67 Countries
Billy Gibbons pictured with a Gibson Custom Billy Gibbons “Pearly Gates” 1959 Les Paul™ Standard Collector’s Edition. Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, will celebrate legendary guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and ZZ Top founder Billy Gibbons with the release of the ultra-limited Billy Gibbons “Pearly Gates” 1959 Les Paul Standard Collector’s Edition from Gibson Custom, accompanied… Continue reading Gibson Unveils Billy Gibbons “Pearly Gates” Les Paul Collector’s Edition
Grahame Lesh and Tom Hamilton, Jr. – photos by Howard Horder It is so nice to hear Garcia and Grateful Dead songs with a full orchestra. On a very comfortable evening in upstate New York at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Grahame Lesh, Tom Hamilton, Melvin Seals, Jacklyn LaBranch, John Morgan Kimock, and… Continue reading Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration Brings the Music to Bethel Woods
Rock Castle’s 9th Annual Bluegrass Jam returns to Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville, Tennessee, on September 25 and 26 with two days of bluegrass, lakeside scenery, and a particularly strong Friday night for Grateful Dead fans. Friday’s lineup includes The Dirty Grass Players, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, and The Del McCoury Band, with the… Continue reading Del McCoury Band, Travelin’ McCourys Lead Rock Castle Bluegrass Jam
Trombone Shorty | Vina Robles Amphitheatre | photos by L. Paul Mann As the summer sun dipped behind the oak-dotted hillsides of California’s Central Coast on August 23, Vina Robles Amphitheatre delivered a full evening of American roots, soul, and brass-heavy funk. The show also felt like something of a milestone for the venue itself,… Continue reading Trombone Shorty and St. Paul Bring Soul and Brass to Paso Robles
Country music entertainer Frankie Miller passed away at his home of natural causes on August 29 at the age of 95. “Frankie had just completed work and released his biography, The Blackland Farmer: Life Among Country Music Legends, written by Greg Wilson,” shares Tracy Pitcox, President of Heart of Texas Records. “He remained active in… Continue reading Country Music Entertainer Frankie Miller Dies at 95
Greensky Bluegrass confirm they’ll ring in 2027 with two hometown shows at Kalamazoo’s Wings Event Center on January 1 and 2. These performances follow the recently announced New Year’s Eve shows at Chicago’s Salt Shed on December 30 and 31. Fan presale begins Tuesday, September 1 at 10 a.m. ET, with general on sale to… Continue reading Greensky Bluegrass Announce Hometown New Year Shows in Kalamazoo
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