Chuck Negron, Founding Voice of Three Dog Night, Dies at 83

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Photo courtesy of 117 Group Chuck Negron—acclaimed musician, founding member, and iconic lead vocalist of Three Dog Night—died peacefully at the age of 83 at his home in Studio City, California, surrounded by his loving family. Across six decades of success, struggle, redemption, and perseverance, Negron’s large and unconventional family remained at the center of… Continue reading Chuck Negron, Founding Voice of Three Dog Night, Dies at 83

Trombone Shorty Turns 40: All-Star Birthday Celebration Announced for Jazz Fest 2026

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Blackbird Presents has announced Shorty Turns 40, a very special concert celebrating GRAMMY-winning New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty’s 40th birthday and the 10th anniversary of his legendary Treme Threauxdown. This must-see nighttime event during Jazz Fest will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00 pm CT inside the iconic Saenger Theatre in New… Continue reading Trombone Shorty Turns 40: All-Star Birthday Celebration Announced for Jazz Fest 2026

Vince Gill, John Oates Perform at For Pete’s Sake

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Pete Huttlinger |  Courtesy of Morris Public Relations On February 15, City Winery Nashville will play host to “For Pete’s Sake,” a concert event benefitting The Pete Huttlinger Fund for Adult Congenital Cardiac Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  Performing to honor their friend, acclaimed guitarist Pete Huttlinger, will be John Oates, Vince Gill, Guthrie… Continue reading Vince Gill, John Oates Perform at For Pete’s Sake

Christian McBride Wins Two GRAMMYs for Big Band ‘Without Further Ado, Vol 1’ and “Windows”

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This week, bassist, composer, and bandleader Christian McBride won a GRAMMY® Award for his Big Band album Without Further Ado, Vol 1 in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album category. Released last year via Mack Avenue Records, Without Further Ado, Vol 1 features McBride’s esteemed Big Band with a star studded list of guests like… Continue reading Christian McBride Wins Two GRAMMYs for Big Band ‘Without Further Ado, Vol 1’ and “Windows”

Bill Frisell Releases “Isfahan,” Shares Details on New Blue Note Album ‘In My Dreams’

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Bill Frisell released “Isfahan,” the latest single from his upcoming album In My Dreams, out February 27. Stream “Isfahan” here: https://billfrisell.lnk.to/Isfahan. In My Dreams, Frisell’s fifth Blue Note album, is a family reunion of sorts that brings some of the acclaimed guitarist’s closest friends together into a unique sextet featuring Jenny Scheinman on violin, Eyvind… Continue reading Bill Frisell Releases “Isfahan,” Shares Details on New Blue Note Album ‘In My Dreams’

Vail Mountain Hosts First-Ever Sunrise Concert in the Legendary Back Bowls

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Photo by Michelle Dallal Vail Mountain marked the limited terrain opening of the Legendary Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin with a first-ever on-mountain sunrise concert, held beneath the iconic Back Bowls gate on Friday, February 6. The pop-up performance, accessible exclusively by skiing or snowboarding, featured a special early-morning set from Chris Lorenzo, with… Continue reading Vail Mountain Hosts First-Ever Sunrise Concert in the Legendary Back Bowls

Wet Wednesdays: DJ Sep Brings Dub, Reggae & Dancehall to The Riptide Every Week

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Every Wednesday night in San Francisco’s Sunset District, DJ Sep turns The Riptide into a beachside sound system session—dub, reggae, and dancehall on the speakers, surf movies on the big screen, and a room full of people moving like the tide. Dub, reggae and dancehall at The Riptide with DJ Sep: groove to the tunes… Continue reading Wet Wednesdays: DJ Sep Brings Dub, Reggae & Dancehall to The Riptide Every Week

Banshee Tree Celebrates ‘Bad Luck’ Album Release at Fox Theatre Boulder

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Denver-based genre-blenders Banshee Tree return to the Fox Theatre on Friday, March 27, 2026, for a hometown-feeling celebration of their new album, Bad Luck, with support from Riley J Band. Known for blurring the lines between jazz, indie, psychedelic, and electroswing, Banshee Tree has carved out a sound that thrives on motion—intricately composed songs unfolding… Continue reading Banshee Tree Celebrates ‘Bad Luck’ Album Release at Fox Theatre Boulder

Samantha Fish Releases “Rusty Razor” Featuring Mick Collins Ahead of 2026 UK Tour

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To celebrate Samantha Fish’s 2026 UK tour, the American guitarist and vocalist has released her new single “Rusty Razor” featuring Mick Collins. “Rusty Razor” is the latest single taken from Samantha’s album Paper Doll. Stream the song now on Spotify or YouTube. The single arrives three weeks ahead of Samantha’s Paper Doll UK Tour, which… Continue reading Samantha Fish Releases “Rusty Razor” Featuring Mick Collins Ahead of 2026 UK Tour

Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Announces 2026 Lineup in Manchester, Vermont

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The Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival has announced its 2026 lineup, returning to Manchester, Vermont August 13–16 for four days of world-class bluegrass, roots, and acoustic music set against the Green Mountains. Now firmly established as one of the Northeast’s premier destination festivals, Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots continues to blend top-tier artistry with… Continue reading Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Announces 2026 Lineup in Manchester, Vermont