Murray’s Law | Brooklyn, NY | December 12, 2025 | photos by Vinny Vallely Murray’s Law—an acoustic duo featuring Dogs in a Pile guitarists Brian Murray and Jimmy Law—delivered a warm, engaging performance at Loft Story in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. The intimate setting proved to be an ideal backdrop for a benefit show supporting The Phoenix,… Continue reading Murray’s Law Brings Heart, Harmony, and Purpose to an Intimate Loft Story Benefit
For Covington Groove, the last two and a half years have been fueled by pure momentum. After being invited to play Hotel Blotto in 2024, the Chicago-based band finished their debut album, sold out its release show at The Venue in Aurora, and made a bold promise to themselves: release a new album every year.… Continue reading Covington Groove’s Deja II Feels Like a Brand-New Old Friend
Dogs in a Pile | Ardmore, PA, December 18, 2025 | Photos by Jamie Huenefeld/Killahwave and Vinny Vallely Exciting holiday show runs are second nature for the youthful jam rock quintet Dogs in a Pile. This year, they opted for the more intimate Ardmore Music Hall, located northwest of Philadelphia in the charming suburb of… Continue reading Holiday Covers, Deep Jams, and Guest Horns Open Dogs in a Pile’s Ardmore Stand
PPPP 12/19/25. Photo: Andrew Blackstein Pigeons Playing Ping Pong returned to the hallowed halls of The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY this past weekend for a joyous two-night stand dubbed the “The Festival of Melting Lights.” Timed with the closing weekend of Hanukkah and playfully nodding to the band’s fan-favorite track “Melting Lights,”… Continue reading PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG LIGHTS UP THE CAPITOL THEATRE WITH TWO-NIGHT “FESTIVAL OF MELTING LIGHTS” CELEBRATION
France has officially added electronic music to its national Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, marking a decisive step toward a future UNESCO application. The announcement, reported by Le Figaro, highlights nearly a century of electronic innovation, from the 1928 Ondes Martenot to the global impact of the French Touch with the likes of Air, Cassius,… Continue reading Electronic Music Added To UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List—Jean-Michel Jarre Recognized Among Its Pioneers
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Joe Walsh opened the vault on more than five decades of music history this week, auctioning over 700 personal items from his legendary career during Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh, a landmark event hosted by Julien’s Auctions on December 16–17 at the Troubadour in West Hollywood and online worldwide.… Continue reading Joe Walsh Auctions More Than 700 Personal Items in Historic Julien’s Sale Benefiting VetsAid
Montana’s Kitchen Dwellers Share Surprise Three-Song EP “The Katabatic” – out now Kitchen Dwellers, the Bozeman-born quartet of Shawn Swain (mandolin), Torrin Daniels (banjo), Joe Funk (upright bass), and Max Davies (acoustic guitar) surprise fans with The Katabatic EP (No Coincidence Records), a new three-song project recorded in late 2021 and featuring guest trumpeter Eric… Continue reading Kitchen Dwellers Surprise Fans With The Katabatic EP
Chris Williams and Kid Reverie (aka Steve Varney of Gregory Alan Isakov) have announced their second collaborative recording project, a follow-up to their 2023 release Something From Nothing, which was described as “life affirming and transcendental” by Holler. The new project is introduced today with the release of its first single, “Bees,” featuring John Paul… Continue reading Chris Williams & Kid Reverie Release New Single “Bees”
Seven-time GRAMMY nominee Maria Muldaur has earned a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album with a deeply personal and historic project: an eclectic blues anthology honoring her mentor, Classic Blues Queen Victoria Spivey. Best known to the wider public for her 1973 pop classic “Midnight at the Oasis,” Maria Muldaur’s six-decade career has… Continue reading Maria Muldaur Earns 2026 GRAMMY Nomination for Blues Tribute to Victoria Spivey
photo by Rich Gastwirt Acclaimed singer-songwriter Steve Poltz announces his return to his Canadian roots with an extensive 17-date spring tour across Eastern Canada, kicking off April 15, 2026. The Halifax-born artist continues his momentum following sold-out theatre runs and massive responses at major festivals across Australia and the US, bringing his “good old-fashioned sing-along”… Continue reading Steve Poltz Announces Extensive Canadian Tour For Spring 2026 Supporting New Album ‘Joyride’
