The high octane progressive funk quartet from Bridgeport, CT, Big Shrimp, dropped a raging set after Goose’s tour ending Westville performance at Stella Blues in downtown New Haven, CT on June 29, 2025. They were supported by Drunken Doja Monkey, billed as Luke Bemand B2B Greg Knight, who performed a DJ set prior to Big Shrimp.… Continue reading Big Shrimp | Stella Blues | 6/29/2025
Shoe Fest has always been more than just a music festival — it’s a gathering place for community, creativity, and connection. In 2025, that ethos is alive and well with the debut appearance of Covington Groove, a band whose genre-defying sound and collaborative spirit make them a perfect match for the festival’s barefoot charm. Known… Continue reading Covington Groove Set to Make Their Shoe Fest Debut in 2025
Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out, a concert and discussion series celebrating and exploring protest music, kicks off July 9, 2025 at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. The events, organized by an ad hoc group of locals who know that culture can save us, use author James Sullivan’s book Which Side Are You On?: 20th… Continue reading Concert and discussion series celebrating and exploring protest music announced; kicks off this Wednesday July 9, at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA
Born out of a love for rock music and the virtuosity of bluegrass musicians, the Pickin’ On Series has been a beloved tradition at CMH Records for over 30 years, delivering innovative bluegrass interpretations of some of the biggest and brightest artists in popular music. The latest in a line of acclaimed releases, Pickin’ On… Continue reading CMH Records & Iron Horse Release Music Video For "Bad Moon Rising" from 'Pickin' On Creedence Clearwater Revival'
Shoe Fest returns to Camp Shaw in Manteno, Illinois, August 29–31, 2025, for its fourteenth annual weekend of roots-rich revelry, riverbank camping, and round-the-clock pickin’. The intimate, family-friendly gathering—nestled just an hour south of Chicago—has built a reputation for pairing Midwest hospitality with nationally revered talent, and this year’s lineup might be its most sparkling… Continue reading Lace Up for Shoe Fest #14: Donato, Rowan & Grisman Top Illinois Jam-Grass Getaway
Enigmatic TV host, radio presenter, record company executive, and friend to the rich and famous—there is nothing that STEVE BLACKNELL hasn’t done. Except write his memoir, which he has finally done in TALES FROM THE BEDROOM WALL – THE LIFE & TIMES OF A SERIAL THRILL SEEKER (Old Treacle Press). Due out July 9 through… Continue reading MTV “London Calling” VJ STEVE BLACKNELL Recounts Colorful Life in New Book, “Tales From The Bedroom Wall,” Out July 9
When Matt Cameron quietly shared a short, heartfelt note of farewell this morning—”After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam”—the rock world felt a collective jolt. For a generation of fans, Cameron wasn’t just the band’s drummer; he was Pearl Jam‘s heartbeat. Drafted in… Continue reading End of an Era: Pearl Jam’s Time-Keeper Takes a Bow
In true Wisconsin fashion, the 2025 Blue Ox Music Festival kicked off with a good ol’ mud bath. Held June 26–28 at The Pines Music Park in Eau Claire, it didn’t take long for the opening-day rain to turn the grassy grounds into a squishy, Chaco-sucking mess. But if you’ve ever been to Blue Ox,… Continue reading Rain, Heat, and Harmony: Blue Ox 2025 Holds Strong in the Pines
Phish wrapped up their memorable three-night run at Folsom Field last night, July 5th, 2025, capping off a spectacular weekend of music, magic, and those inimitable Boulder vibes. Grateful Web was right there, capturing every note and soaking up all the grooves. The final evening kicked off with “Buried Alive,” immediately setting the energetic tone… Continue reading Drumroll, Please: Phish Outlasts Energizer Bunny at Folsom
Goose returned to the Westville Music Bowl for the sixth time in their career to close out their Summer 2025 tour with another lights out performance. This New Haven, CT venue is like a hometown venue to them, given the proximity to their early base of Wilton, CT. They unfurled a number of fun covers… Continue reading Goose Concludes Blockbuster Summer Tour with High-Energy Westville Show
