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Playing The Dead Announces Late Summer and Fall Shows in Northern California

San Francisco, CA — Playing The Dead has announced their late summer and fall shows in Northern California, featuring a mix of festivals, free afternoon shows, and their monthly “Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street” residency at O’Reilly’s in San Francisco. A key highlight is the Tuesday, July 28 headlining performance for the Tuesdays in… Continue reading Playing The Dead Announces Late Summer and Fall Shows in Northern California

Mile 0 Fest Key West Celebrates 10 Years with Biggest Festival Yet

Key West, FL – Mile 0 Fest Key West, the award-winning destination festival that has become a bucket list experience for Americana, Red Dirt, and Texas Country fans across the globe, is celebrating a decade in paradise. Returning January 26 through January 30, 2027, the festival will commemorate its landmark 10th anniversary with its biggest… Continue reading Mile 0 Fest Key West Celebrates 10 Years with Biggest Festival Yet

Woody Shaw’s Song of Songs Returns to Vinyl After More Than 50 Years

Woody Shaw’s Song of Songs Returns to Vinyl After More Than 50 Years

Dead Drops: Grateful Dead’s Complete Hartford 1988 Three-Night Run Hits the Vault

This week’s Dead Drops brings our first complete three-night run: Hartford Civic Center, April 3–5, 1988, as the band comes high-stepping into town fresh off blowing the doors off Brendan Byrne Arena. Night one opens “Promised Land” > “Greatest Story Ever Told” > “Althea,” while “Playing in the Band” > “Crazy Fingers” > “Franklin’s Tower”… Continue reading Dead Drops: Grateful Dead’s Complete Hartford 1988 Three-Night Run Hits the Vault

Somewhere Festival Returns to Wichita with Bailey Zimmerman, DJ Diesel, Bob Moses and More

Somewhere Festival returns to downtown Wichita September 25–26 with its biggest lineup yet, new premium fan experiences, free community programming, and another celebration of music, creativity, community, and social impact. For more information and to sign up for presale access beginning Tuesday, July 14 at 10 am CT, visit Somewhere-Fest.com. Returning to downtown Wichita on… Continue reading Somewhere Festival Returns to Wichita with Bailey Zimmerman, DJ Diesel, Bob Moses and More

Lucinda Williams Announces ‘World’s Gone Wrong’ US Fall Tour

Revered artist Lucinda Williams has announced dates for her World’s Gone Wrong Tour, in support of her critically acclaimed album World’s Gone Wrong. The multi-Grammy Award winner is currently on a large summer tour with Bob Dylan through August 1. Williams’ fall dates will include stops in Atlanta, GA, for two nights; Charlotte, NC; Washington,… Continue reading Lucinda Williams Announces ‘World’s Gone Wrong’ US Fall Tour

Hinterland Music Festival Returns to Iowa July 30–August 2 with Lorde, Mumford & Sons, Kali Uchis and KATSEYE

The heartland’s premier independent music festival, Hinterland Music Festival, is gearing up for its 11th annual edition, taking place over four days from Thursday, July 30, to Sunday, August 2, in St. Charles, IA, just 30 minutes south of Des Moines. As one of the nation’s leading independently owned festivals, Hinterland has built its reputation… Continue reading Hinterland Music Festival Returns to Iowa July 30–August 2 with Lorde, Mumford & Sons, Kali Uchis and KATSEYE

Eric Johanson Releases “Bridge of Sighs” Tribute to Robin Trower

New Orleans guitarist, singer, and songwriter Eric Johanson releases a new tribute to Robin Trower with his take on the classic “Bridge of Sighs,” a song that found its way into Johanson’s world after years of fans drawing a connection between the two guitarists. The single, out July 17, marks the first release from his… Continue reading Eric Johanson Releases “Bridge of Sighs” Tribute to Robin Trower

Jerry’s Middle Finger Announces Ten-Show East Coast Tour

Jerry’s Middle Finger Announces Ten-Show East Coast Tour

Eater Celebrates 50 Years of Punk with Duplication

It’s 50 years since punk rock first arose from the streets of London to mortify great swathes of polite British society. Fifty years since The Damned released their debut single, “New Rose,” in October 1976. And 50 years since a bunch of school kids formed a band called Eater and horrified the nation’s tabloid press,… Continue reading Eater Celebrates 50 Years of Punk with Duplication

Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between and Announces Full Summer Lineup

Sweetwater Music Hall has announced its latest round of upcoming events, highlighted by a nine-day Days Between celebration honoring the life and music of Jerry Garcia from August 1–9. The Mill Valley venue’s celebration includes Big Brother & The Holding Company, a Moonalice Sunday matinee, Brian Melvin’s Grateful Jam, an All Things Jerry art event… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between and Announces Full Summer Lineup

Same Same But Different Unveils 2026 Nakey Island Experience

San Diego, CA — July 13, 2026 — Same Same But Different Festival is bringing back one of its most distinctive experiences for 2026: Nakey Island, a private, boat-access-only escape located across the water from the main festival grounds at Lake Perris. You ferry in from the festival dock, ride across the open water, and… Continue reading Same Same But Different Unveils 2026 Nakey Island Experience

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