Denver’s premier live-music destination, Dazzle (1080 14th Street), will harness the #PowerOfMusic this summer with Tribute Week—a seven-night celebration of legendary artists spanning jazz, soul, blues, fusion, and beyond. From July 13 through July 19, top Colorado musicians will honor Natalie Cole, Norah Jones, Etta James, Jeff Beck, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, the unmistakable polish… Continue reading Dazzle Denver Unveils Tribute Week – Seven Evenings of Iconic Music, July 13–19
The sonic adventurers of the Northeast will again “follow the arrow” to Griffin House on Friday, June 28, when pianist-composer Marco Benevento brings his family-friendly Follow The Arrow Festival back for its fourth edition. Running 2 p.m.–11 p.m. and presented by Back Home Cannabis Co., this year’s gathering expands on the event’s reputation for boundary-blurring… Continue reading Marco Benevento’s Follow The Arrow Festival Returns June 28 with a Kaleidoscopic Day of Music, Art, and Community in the Catskills
Ashkenaz, Berkeley’s beloved non-profit music and dance community hub, rolls into summer with a joyful calendar that mirrors the venue’s 52-year mission of cultural exchange and rhythmic exploration. From Balkan folk dances to honky-tonk two-step, Ashkenaz’s wooden dance floor will stay in constant motion—yet it is the venue’s deep connection to the spirit of the… Continue reading Berkeley’s Heartbeat: Ashkenaz Celebrates Community with Grateful Dead Nights and World Dance
In celebration of Clifton Chenier’s centenary year, Smithsonian Folkways will release Clifton Chenier: King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco this November on Arhoolie Records. It will be the first ever box set devoted to the iconic musician who blended African American blues, R&B, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and Louisiana Cajun and Creole music into the genre now… Continue reading Smithsonian Folkways announces ‘Clifton Chenier: King of Louisiana Blues and Zydeco,’ first-ever boxset devoted to the legendary zydeco originator
Get ready to ride a foot stompin’, finger-lickin’, ballad singin’, and honky tonk grit as Rah Rah Rabbit—fronted by singer-songwriter Laura Anne Lacy, better known as Rah Rah Rabbit—releases her debut album, Chasin’ Rabbits, Catchin’ Squirrels, on June 27 via Blackbird Records. This album is a rollercoaster of heartbreak and humor-filled with the energy that… Continue reading Saddle Up: Rah Rah Rabbit Debuts with Grit, Grins, and a Whole Lotta Heart
Brian Douglas Wilson, the groundbreaking songwriter, producer, and visionary behind the Beach Boys, passed away on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Wilson was born on June 20, 1942, in Inglewood, California, and raised in the sunny suburb of Hawthorne, where he formed the iconic band along with his brothers Carl and Dennis,… Continue reading Forever Catching Waves: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Brian Wilson
Sweetwater Music Hall, the storied, not-for-profit venue at 19 Corte Madera Avenue, turns up the heat this summer with a run of shows that underscores its mission to make world-class music accessible to all. Since 1972 the 501(c)(3) has championed creativity and community, and the weeks ahead carry that torch with everything from sea shanties… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall Unveils a Genre-Blurring Summer Line-Up, June 10 – July 19, 2025
Mission Bayfest, Southern California’s premier celebration of reggae-infused good vibes, sails back to Mariner’s Point Park in 2025 — and this year’s edition promises to raise the tide for live-music lovers everywhere. Framed by grassy knolls, sandy shoreline, and panoramic views of Mission Bay and the downtown skyline, the festival once again channels San Diego’s… Continue reading San Diego’s Mission Bayfest Returns with a Stacked Lineup of American Reggae Legends
Radio Bristol, a vital voice in the Appalachian region and a tastemaker in both the music and community spheres, is excited to mark its 10th anniversary with the release of “10 Years of Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time,” a special 12-song vinyl collection. The unique compilation features live performances from Farm and Fun Time,… Continue reading Radio Bristol Highlights 10 Years of Farm and Fun Time with New Vinyl Compilation
While acting as producer/audio engineer for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield, Jim Messina ultimately joined the band as its bass player. When “the Springfield” disbanded in 1968, Jim and fellow bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco. With Jim on lead guitar, Poco defined a new musical genre, Country Rock. After three successful… Continue reading Jim Messina Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut June 24, 2025
