Pedrito Martínez, songwriter and master of the Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum, will release Ilusión Óptica on May 30 (GroundUP Music). Bill Murray says it best at the top of the album: “I am here as your safety monitor to make sure that you are all prepared, completely ready to take an unforgettable… Continue reading PEDRITO MARTÍNEZ NEW ALBUM ILUSIÓN ÓPTICA OUT MAY 30
Organizers of the upcoming Unite for Veterans, Unite for America rally are proud to announce that acclaimed Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys will join forces with veterans and their allies on the anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2025, for a historic performance on the National Mall. The band will headline the rally, delivering a high-energy… Continue reading Dropkick Murphys to Headline D-Day Rally in Support of Veterans
This past weekend at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Oteil Burbridge showcased a special instrument—a meticulously crafted replica of Phil Lesh’s iconic Mission Control #2 Bass. Built by luthier Leo Elliott of Scarlet Fire Guitars, this remarkable bass guitar was commissioned by the Grateful Guitars Foundation and instantly became the centerpiece of attention during select… Continue reading The Sphere Gets Phil-ed: Oteil Unveils Iconic Mission Control Replica
Reggae gets a fresh spark with “Hot Box,” the latest single from genre-blending band Mr. Mota, officially released on April 18. Released by InnerCat Music Group, the track dropped alongside a nostalgic music video inspired by That ’70s Show, and it’s already made waves with over 600,000 views on YouTube. As part of the launch,… Continue reading “Hot Box” Ignites a Reggae Revival: Mr. Mota Teams with Dime Bags for Ultimate Summer Vibe
American music icon John Fogerty had a big weekend. On Saturday, April 26, the Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee was celebrated at the American Music Honors, presented by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University in NJ. The special evening –… Continue reading John Fogerty Celebrated at American Music Honors with Induction by Bruce Springsteen
Americana Podcast: The 51st State is back for a new season with host and Americana Pioneer, Robert Earl Keen, digging into fellow musicians’ points of view, histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between. Only this season, the format of Americana Podcast has evolved to include a video component and some bonus performance footage,… Continue reading Americana Podcast: The 51st State Returns With Host Robert Earl Keen And An Expanded Format For An Adventurous New Season
Ohana Festival, the premier California beachside music event founded by Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, returns to Doheny State Beach September 26–28, 2025, with an extraordinary three-day lineup spanning rock, folk, blues, and beyond. Presented in partnership with California State Parks and Kona Big Wave, this year’s festival offers fans an unparalleled seaside concert experience against… Continue reading Ohana Festival 2025 Brings Three Days of Iconic Performances to Doheny State Beach
Celebrated for balancing their sun-soaked reinventions of Grateful Dead classics with a punk rock ethos, Grateful Shred flips the Grateful Dead’s unfinished studio business into a tight and personal indie manifesto on their first-ever studio album, Might As Well. Set for release June 6 via their own independent imprint Liberty Hair Farm Records, Might As… Continue reading GRATEFUL SHRED ANNOUNCES DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM, MIGHT AS WELL, OUT JUNE 6
Borderland Music Festival announces the 2025 Daily Lineup and Single-Day General Admission Festival Passes. Heading into its seventh year, returning and new attendees can plan their September 12–14 weekend and see which days their favorite bands will be playing. For those unable to attend the festival all weekend long, Single-Day General Admission tickets will be… Continue reading BORDERLAND FESTIVAL REVEALS 2025 DAILY LINEUP
The best was saved for last in terms of Eggy’s Here and How 2025 Spring Tour. Their final non-festival date at Manhattan’s Webster Hall on April 26, 2025, was a barn burner, much to the delight of the packed crowd. Their performance included a number of new and repeat covers, as well as a guest… Continue reading Hamilton Leithhauser Joins Eggy During Inspired Performance at Webster Hall
