Beloved modern-day troubadour John Craigie has released his new album, I Swam Here. Craigie’s 10th studio LP and follow-up to 2024’s Pagan Church, his critically acclaimed, chart-topping collaboration with TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, I Swam Here represents another musical step forward for the Portland, OR-based musician. Rooted in place, shaped by collaboration, and guided… Continue reading John Craigie Releases 10th Studio Album I Swam Here
From protégé to torchbearer, Joe Bonamassa honors his hero B.B. King with today’s release of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100. The expansive 32-song tribute starring 40+ special guests was curated and produced by Joe Bonamassa in celebration of B.B. King’s 100th birthday. Released via Bonamassa’s KTBA Records, the album arrives as the culmination of a… Continue reading Joe Bonamassa Releases B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, a 32-Song Tribute
The Opelika Songwriters Festival has announced the first wave of artists set to perform at its 2026 edition, returning March 26–29 to Historic Downtown Opelika, Alabama. Known for its intimate rooms, walkable footprint, and deep reverence for the art of songwriting, the Opelika Songwriters Festival has become one of the Southeast’s most quietly beloved gatherings.… Continue reading Opelika Songwriters Festival Announces First Wave of 2026 Lineup
BOULDER, CO (February 5, 2026) — One of electronic music’s most in-demand live acts, Disco Lines has announced his debut headline performances at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Farrand Field, set for Friday, April 17 (just added due to overwhelming demand!) and Saturday, April 18, 2026. Presented by AEG Presents and CU Program Council, the… Continue reading Disco Lines Announces Farrand Field Headline at CU Boulder
Fresh off a year defined by creative growth, critical attention, and increasingly exploratory live shows, Natalie Brooke has announced her Spring 2026 tour, bringing her genre‑fluid sound to stages nationwide. Capping off a breakout year, critically acclaimed studio project Measured in Moments was named one of the Top 10 Albums of 2025 by The Baltimore… Continue reading NATALIE BROOKE ANNOUNCES INITIAL SPRING 2026 TOUR DATES FOLLOWING BREAKOUT YEAR
With curly tufts of a recognizable Jewfro peeking out from his omnipresent knit cap, Andy Frasco is a cross between John Belushi’s “Joliet” Jake Blues and Jimmy Buffett. He’s a band-fronting, songwriting party animal who turns into a swirling rock ‘n’ roll Tasmanian Devil onstage leading his U.N., not unlike Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street… Continue reading Andy Frasco & The U.N. Bring High-Energy Show to 10 Mile Music Hall
ROCK ’N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF CHANGING LIVES THROUGH MUSIC For 30 years, Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Camp has done something no one thought possible — bringing everyday musicians into rehearsal rooms, studios, and onto stages with the greatest rock legends of all time. Founded by music industry veteran David Fishof, Rock… Continue reading ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FANTASY CAMP CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF CHANGING LIVES THROUGH MUSIC
Backstage Access Presents has unveiled the initial artist lineup for its inaugural Napa Valley event, taking place April 14–16. The first round of performers includes: Parker McCollum, Ty Myers, Grace Potter, George Birge, Maggie Rose, Karin Ann, Garrett Bradford, Julia Cole, Allie Colleen, Dalton Davis, Filmore, Ian Flanigan, Kylie Frey, Bradley Gaskin, Erin Grand, Jacob… Continue reading Backstage Access Presents: Napa Valley Announces Inaugural Artist Lineup
When producers Steve Berlin, Joel Savoy, and executive producer John Leopold started assembling musicians from around the country to pay tribute to the late, great Zydeco authority Clifton Chenier on what would’ve been his 100th birthday, they knew they were cooking up something memorable. But the final project, an album titled A Tribute To The… Continue reading Valcour Records’ Clifton Chenier Project, A Tribute To The King Of Zydeco, Takes Home GRAMMY For Best Regional Roots Music Album
Matteo Mancuso | Lobero Theatre | Santa Barbara, CA | January 29th, 2026 – photos by L. Paul Mann If there were any lingering doubts that we are witnessing a historic shift in the evolution of the electric guitar, Matteo Mancuso erased them within the first four bars of his opening number at the… Continue reading Matteo Mancuso Defines the Future of Fusion at the Lobero
