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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 ....

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

Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe’s The Good, The Bad, and ...

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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”

Acclaimed UK singer, songwriter, guitarist Jake Bugg returns on November 13th with his seventh studio album, Alamo. Now an independent artist on Thirty Tigers, Bugg is off a major label for the first time and the timing could not have lined up more perfectly at this transformative period. The 11-song collection finds Bugg reconnecting with… Continue reading Jake Bugg Announces New Album Alamo, Shares “Never Can Tell”

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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

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

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

Gibson Unveils Billy Gibbons “Pearly Gates” Les Paul Collector’s Edition

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

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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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Ashkenaz September Calendar Features Three Grateful Dead Nights, Cajun, Old-Time Music and More

Ashkenaz in Berkeley heads into September with a particularly strong run for Grateful Dead and roots-music fans, alongside its usual mix of Cajun, old-time, Latin, folk, dance, and community programming. The month opens September 2 with Stu Allen & Mars Hotel for Grateful Dead Night, followed just three days later by See What Love Can… Continue reading Ashkenaz September Calendar Features Three Grateful Dead Nights, Cajun, Old-Time Music and More

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