The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell today announced the music lineups for all eight days of the 2026 event, scheduled for April 23 – 26 and April 30 – May 3. Held at the Fair Grounds Race Course, Jazz Fest celebrates New Orleans and Louisiana’s rich culture, spirit and sounds alongside… Continue reading New Orleans Jazz Fest Announces 2026 Daily Lineups for April 23–May 3
Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing, Ghost of Vroom) returns to the road for a nationwide solo tour this spring. Accompanied by Andrew “Scrap” Livingston (Ghost of Vroom), each special performance will showcase songs from Doughty’s extensive catalog, including solo releases, Ghost of Vroom, and the recently reunited Soul Coughing. All tickets are on sale now. MARCH… Continue reading MIKE DOUGHTY RETURNS TO THE ROAD FOR SOLO TOUR
Photo: Courtesy of Taichi Nishimaki GRAMMY® Award-nominated genre-defying songwriter, producer, podcast host, and guitarist extraordinaire Cory Wong has shared his new single, “One Way Road (Feat. Yam Haus).” The 80’s retro-leaning pop anthem in collaboration with the Minneapolis-based indie-pop trio Yam Haus is the fourth song released from Wong’s upcoming album, Lost In The Wonder,… Continue reading GENRE-DEFYING CORY WONG SHARES NEW SONG, “ONE WAY ROAD (FEAT. YAM HAUS)”
PHOTOGRAPHER Sean S. Reiter | Chloe Weir, Natascha Weir, and Monet Weir I only met Bob Weir once. And really, it’s a stretch to say I even “met” him. I was sharing a joint with a friend in a hallway backstage at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, and Bob (who was one of… Continue reading Homecoming: A Tribute to Bobby Weir in San Francisco (and Everywhere)
In a world that rarely slows down, Rina Rain offers a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and return to presence. The Bay Area–based meditation guide and mantra artist has released a new single and accompanying video, “Om Mani Padme Hum,” a tranquil devotional work rooted in ancient wisdom and spacious modern sound. The track continues… Continue reading Rina Rain Shares New Mantra Single and Video “Om Mani Padme Hum”
Denver’s jazz community has long relied on Dazzle Denver as a place where world-class musicians meet an engaged, listening audience—and this winter, the club once again delivers a lineup that spans jazz fusion, modern improvisation, Afro-Cuban rhythms, Brazilian songcraft, and forward-thinking genre hybrids. From mid-January through the end of February, Dazzle welcomes an extraordinary run… Continue reading Dazzle Denver Keeps Jazz Fans “In the Know” With a Stellar Winter Lineup
“We’re not related through blood, but we are related through shared experiences that have depth far beyond what most families have, because we live a life that has a depth of experience that goes a lot deeper than most people ever get to.” — Bob Weir As the Homecoming preparations unfold, so do my memories.… Continue reading Related Through Shared Experience: A Celebration of Bob Weir at Garcia’s Chicago
Maria Muldaur | photo by Gabriel David Barkin “I’m kind of the Susan Lucci* of the blues.” That’s legendary folk and blues singer Maria Muldaur commenting on her seven Grammy nominations, with nary a win under her belt to date. But that could change on February 1 this year if she pulls out… Continue reading Her Own Little Natural Hippie Mama Self: An Interview With Maria Muldaur
BeachLife Festival, Southern California’s premier live music, art, and culinary event, is set to return to Redondo Beach’s scenic waterfront May 1-3, 2026 for its seventh year. The weekend celebration will once again bring together welcoming coastal vibes, an eclectic mix of legendary and emerging music talent, inspired culinary offerings and luxury experiences to the… Continue reading BeachLife Festival Returns To Redondo Beach, CA May 1-3
The Crescent and Emerald Cities have musically aligned. Big plans have been in the works ever since the historic congregation of Black fronted artists at 2025 Black & Loud Fest sparked an ongoing collaboration between Cyril Neville and Cameron Lavi-Jones of King Youngblood. Starting on February 5th at Villar Center in Beaver Creek, CO, those… Continue reading TOURING IS A FAMILY AFFAIR FOR THE ICONIC MULTI GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST CYRIL NEVILLE
