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Benson Shares New Single with Woody Platt & Shannon Whitworth

Award-winning husband-and-wife duo Benson—Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson—join forces with their friends from just up the mountains, Woody Platt and Shannon Whitworth, on their new single, “When Being Who You Are Is Not Enough.” The pair first heard and fell in love with Maura O’Connell’s rendition of the song; for their version, they “bluegrassify” the… Continue reading Benson Shares New Single with Woody Platt & Shannon Whitworth

Brandy Clark Shares “American Roots (Live)” from the bird

Grammy, CMA and Americana Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark unveils a new live version of her powerful single, “American Roots,” today; listen to “American Roots (Live)” here. Recorded earlier this spring at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, CA, the live rendition features Clark alongside her touring band: Gabe Burdulis (12-string… Continue reading Brandy Clark Shares “American Roots (Live)” from the bird

Ollee Owens Announces From Now On, Shares “Common Ground”

Ollee Owens Announces From Now On, Shares “Common Ground”

The PJ Bidwell Band Talks “Culebra,” Tucson and the Stories Behind the Song

photo by Kayla Von Der Heide For Tucson songwriter PJ Bidwell, the story behind “Culebra” began with accounts of lives caught in the violence and exploitation of the borderlands. Co-written with longtime friend Eric Cunningham and released October 16, the murder ballad brings that storytelling into an arrangement of nylon-string guitar, steel, electric guitar and… Continue reading The PJ Bidwell Band Talks “Culebra,” Tucson and the Stories Behind the Song

R.E.M. Shares “The Great Beyond” from The Black Sessions

R.E.M. is sharing a previously unreleased live performance of “The Great Beyond,” previewing The Black Sessions Revealed, a 17-song live recording arriving November 20 as part of the band’s Reveal (25th Anniversary Edition). Recorded for Radio France in Paris on May 7, 2001, the performance revisits one of R.E.M.’s biggest international hits, originally released on… Continue reading R.E.M. Shares “The Great Beyond” from The Black Sessions

Lake Street Dive Announces 2027 Tour & New Album

Lake Street Dive have announced the first leg of their 2027 North American tour in support of the upcoming album What About Flamingos? The 15-city run begins February 26 in Waukee, IA, with dates in Nashville on March 5 at The Truth, and March 12 at Brooklyn Paramount. Special guest Snacktime will open every night… Continue reading Lake Street Dive Announces 2027 Tour & New Album

Halle Tomlinson Shares “Linger” from Debut Album Archive

Halle Tomlinson continues the unfolding story of her forthcoming debut album, Archive, with “Linger,” a richly layered future-soul record about releasing old patterns, surrendering preconceived identities and finding the courage to venture into the unknown. A vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Halle blends sultry Neo-soul and R&B vocals with hard-hitting, hip-hop-influenced production and sophisticated jazz harmony.… Continue reading Halle Tomlinson Shares “Linger” from Debut Album Archive

Father Ron and Friends Play New Orleans Benefit October 25

New Orleans musicians, including folk favorites Father Ron and Friends, will come together on Sunday, October 25, at 3 p.m. for Feed the Hungry, a benefit concert at St. George’s Episcopal Church, located at 4600 St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. The lineup also features Daphne Parker Powell, Mikayla Braun, the St. George Choir and… Continue reading Father Ron and Friends Play New Orleans Benefit October 25

Jamband Games: Free Daily Lyric Puzzles for Jam Fans

Jamband Games: Free Daily Lyric Puzzles for Jam Fans

Balsam Range Shares “Simple Man” Cover October 30

Award-winning bluegrass band Balsam Range has led a storied career. But beyond the accolades and the miles of national touring, the Haywood County, North Carolina natives have always stayed true to their principles. They take pride in where they’re from, they record and perform music with a message bigger than themselves, and they represent everyday… Continue reading Balsam Range Shares “Simple Man” Cover October 30

Signed Phish Sphere and Summer 2026 Posters Featured in Charity Auction

The Mimi Fishman Foundation, in partnership with Phish’s WaterWheel Foundation, has launched another online charity auction. This new auction features band-signed show posters from Phish’s 2026 Summer Tour as well as the Spring Sphere shows. The auction, which ends in early November, is live now. Fans can browse the posters and place bids at mimifishman.org/auction.

Peter Mulvey’s Lamplighter Sessions Return to Club Passim

CAMBRIDGE, MA — Peter Mulvey presents his 15th annual Lamplighter Sessions at Club Passim from Thursday, October 29 through Monday, November 2, 2026. The veteran singer-songwriter will curate and perform across six distinct shows over the five-night series, supported by an eclectic mix of regional talent, including Mark Erelli, Vance Gilbert, Tim Gearan, Dinty Child,… Continue reading Peter Mulvey’s Lamplighter Sessions Return to Club Passim

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