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Pretty Lights Opens Fall Run With a First-Ever Night in Port Chester

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 Proves There’s Still Plenty of Juice in the Tank

Umphrey's McGee | Hillsboro, WI | August 22nd, 2026 - photos by Tony Mueller There are few things better than arriving....

Goose Returns to Bend for a Picture-Perfect Weekend of Summer Jams

Goose | photos by David Burton Goose returned to Bend, Oregon for a two-night run on August 21st and 22nd at Hayden Ho....

BERTHA Lets It Grow at the Arvada Center

BERTHA: Grateful Drag | Arvada Center | Arvada, Colorado | August 14th, 2026 - photos by Debra Lambert Leave it to BER....

The String Cheese Incident Wraps Tour With Leftover Salmon, Lettuce, Eggy and Dogs in a Pile

The String Cheese Incident | Eau Claire, WI | photos by Tony Mueller There are a lot of ways to close out a tour, but ....

Ella Hooper Shares “Cowboy Man” Ahead of New Album Overnight ...

Louise Bichan Announces New Album Binnorie, Out October 30

Bernard Allison Announces New Album Loving You

Full Cord and Billy Strings Bring a Longtime Michigan Friendship ...

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Announce The Sea of Emotion

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Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe’s The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Returns on Vinyl October 23

Craft Latino honors the enduring legacy of genre-defining artists Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe with a reissue of their landmark 1975 album, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. A collaboration with master cuatro player Yomo Toro and legendary singer-songwriter Rubén Blades, the influential salsa LP features such standout tracks as “Güaracha,” “Qué bien te… Continue reading Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe’s The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Returns on Vinyl October 23

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Jeremy Short Teams with Jared James Nichols on “Until We’re Done”

Today, Appalachian space-funk innovator Jeremy Short showcases his guitar prowess alongside blues-rock powerhouse Jared James Nichols on his new single, “Until We’re Done,” an explosive collaboration that finds the two guitarists trading blistering solos amidst a hazy, psychedelic soundscape of wailing guitars, soulful vocals, and hard-driving grooves. LISTEN + SHARE “UNTIL WE’RE DONE” On “Until… Continue reading Jeremy Short Teams with Jared James Nichols on “Until We’re Done”

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Jake Bugg Announces New Album Alamo, Shares “Never Can Tell”

Blue Highway Fest Announces Full 2026 Daily Schedule

Blue Highway Fest, the IBMA’s 2023 Industry Event of the Year, has released its full daily schedule for the 2026 festival, taking place October 8 through 11 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. With the lineup now mapped out day by day, festivalgoers can start planning their weekend around performances from The Boxcars, Doyle Lawson &… Continue reading Blue Highway Fest Announces Full 2026 Daily Schedule

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Béla Fleck Announces Live Heart: My Bluegrass Heart at the Ryman

Credit: Jesse Borrell Béla Fleck will release his new album, Live Heart: My Bluegrass Heart at the Ryman, on October 16. The first single, “Blue Mountain Hop,” is out now. LISTEN TO “BLUE MOUNTAIN HOP” On January 8, 2022, Béla Fleck and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy hitters came together at the Ryman Auditorium… Continue reading Béla Fleck Announces Live Heart: My Bluegrass Heart at the Ryman

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John Leventhal Announces New Album National Drift

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

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Outside Lands 2026 | Day One | Recap

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

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Grateful Dead’s 1985 Kaiser and Berkeley Shows Added to Play Dead

Two more Grateful Dead performances from 1985 are now available to stream in hi-res through Play Dead, featuring shows from the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center and Berkeley Community Theater. The August 20 show at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center features a first set with “Cold Rain & Snow” > “Day Tripper,” “West L.A.… Continue reading Grateful Dead’s 1985 Kaiser and Berkeley Shows Added to Play Dead

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Samantha Fish Announces 2026 Shake ’Em on Down Tour

Indian Spirit Festival 2026 Welcomes 25,000 Psytrance Fans from 67 Countries

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

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Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration Brings the Music to Bethel Woods

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

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Del McCoury Band, Travelin’ McCourys Lead Rock Castle Bluegrass Jam

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

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