Pacific-rooted reggae-rock group Iration announces the ‘Where It All Began’ Summer Tour 2026, set to make stops in 34 cities across the US throughout May and June 2026. Iration will welcome longtime friends Tribal Seeds as support throughout most of the tour, which hits a hand-selected list of venues, chosen with their fans in mind.… Continue reading Iration Announces Summer 2026 Tour With Tribal Seeds
In Marc Broussard‘s fiery take on Lloyd Price’s rock n’ roll classic, “Stagger Lee”, he fully taps into his trademark, rough-edged blue-eyed soul. The latest single from his forthcoming studio album S.O.S. V: Songs of the ’50s showcases Broussard delivering a fiery, rough-hewn vocal performance full of urgency and bite. The powerful horn-driven arrangement complements Broussard’s passionate vocals, creating a dynamic… Continue reading Marc Broussard’s Fiery Rendition of “Stagger Lee” out now From Forthcoming Album
Billy Strings | Moody Center — Austin, TX | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | photos by Russ Boxer Billy Strings and company brought the heat back to Austin on Saturday night, December 13, 2025, lighting up the Moody Center with two unforgettable sets that balanced technical firepower with deep emotional resonance. The band—Billy Strings on… Continue reading Billy Strings Heats Up Austin with Two Sets and a Reminder That the Scene Is Home
Soulive Translate a Live Staple into “East Side,” the Third Single from Their Upcoming Album Flowers For more than twenty-five years, the Woodstock, New York–formed trio Soulive have carried the flame of the Hammond-organ format for a new generation. Guitarist Eric Krasno, organist Neal Evans, and drummer-producer Alan Evans built their language on feel and economy… Continue reading Soulive Return with “East Side,” New Single from Flowers
Andy Frasco & The U.N. return with Growing Pains (Deluxe) an expanded edition of Frasco’s most personal and creatively ambitious album to date, arriving on January 23, 2026. Ushering in the new chapter on December 12 is a brand new single “Heavy Heart,” that deepens the emotional arc of the original album. “Heavy Heart is about the people… Continue reading Andy Frasco & The U.N. Release New Single “Heavy Heart” Ahead of Growing Pains (Deluxe)
Joe Bonamassa returns today with Vol. IV of B.B. King’s Blues Summit 100, unveiling five new songs from the landmark centennial tribute. Out now via KTBA Records, the latest volume continues to widen the project’s reach, pairing fresh arrangements with powerful performances from artists across blues, rock, and soul. The full 32-track album arrives February 6th, with… Continue reading Slash, Shemekia Copeland, Kingfish and More Join Bonamassa’s Latest B.B. King Rollout
Featuring Railroad Earth, The Brothers Comatose, Lindsay Lou, Shinyribs, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper and More The 39th annual Old Settler’s Music Festival has announced its lineup for April 17–19, 2026 at Camp Ben McCulloch, its beloved Texas Hill Country home. Dubbed “OSMF 2026: Back to Ben,” the weekend promises a reimagined festival experience centered on… Continue reading Old Settler’s Music Festival 2026 Lineup Announced for April 17–19
Photo: Courtesy of Planet Bluegrass Editor’s note (Dec. 16, 2025): This announcement was originally issued ahead of the on-sale date. Tickets for Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2026 went on sale Thursday, December 11, and are on sale now. Telluride Bluegrass Festival returns for its 53rd annual gathering on June 18–21, 2026, bringing four days of adventurous… Continue reading Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2026 Tickets On Sale Now
Photo by Daniel Ojeda Spafford officially closed out their 2025 Fall Tour a couple weeks ago with shows throughout the Midwest including Missouri, Illinois, and Michigan, highlighted by a sold-out show at SPACE in Evanston, IL on Saturday night. The Evanston performance delivered exactly what the band’s fans have come to expect: fearless improvisation, setlist… Continue reading Spafford Wraps Fall Tour with Sold-Out Evanston Show, Bust-Out Cover, and Massive Improvisation
Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez Pianist, composer, and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill has had a tremendous year. The 6-time GRAMMY winner and 2-time Latin GRAMMY winner earned two fresh nominations for recent album releases; Belongó, the nonprofit he founded in 2007 and was formerly known as Afro Latin Jazz Alliance hosted its inaugural gala; and his robust… Continue reading Arturo O’Farrill’s Tremendous 2025 Includes Two GRAMMY Nominations
