There are many reasons that Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ are known as “standard-bearers in the genre-bending world of folk, blues, soul and Americana” (Billboard) – but particularly powerful is their ability to speak to the moment when listeners need them most. Today, the two legends have returned with “My Darling My Dear,” a new… Continue reading Taj Mahal + Keb’ Mo’ deliver a resonant call for unity on new single "My Darling My Dear"
There is exactly one accordion player in the world whose legacy could inspire a group of fans like The Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, Taj Majal, Steve Earle, and more for a 100th birthday all-star tribute: The King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier. Bursting onto the scene in 1955 with his first hit, “Eh, ‘tite Fille,” Chenier… Continue reading The Rolling Stones, Lucinda Williams, Taj Majal, Steve Earle, & More Salute Clifton Chenier In Celebration Of His 100th Birthday
While the Grateful Dead recently broke the record for the most Top 40 albums on the Billboard 200, the band will release for the first time an official greatest hits compilation. Out June 13th, Gratest Hits arrives in celebration of the band’s 60th anniversary, and brings together some of the many songs that continue to… Continue reading Grateful Dead Announce Gratest Hits, Out June 13th In Celebration of The Band's 60th Anniversary
Bon Bon Vivant (BBV), the genre bending New Orleans-based indie collective, will headline the Laniappe Stage at The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Friday, May 2. The Lagniappe Stage at Jazz Fest is described as a potpourri of sound, which aptly represents Bon Bon Vivant. Led by songwriter/front-woman Abigail Cosio and saxophonist/vocalist Jeremy… Continue reading BON BON VIVANT HEADLINE LAGNIAPPE STAGE AT NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL ON MAY 2
Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Festival, the longest-running bluegrass celebration in the United States, makes its annual return to Bill Monroe’s Music Park & Campground in Bean Blossom, Indiana, from Wednesday, June 11 through Saturday, June 14, 2025. Gates open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., with on-stage performances, camping, workshops, and traditional Southern hospitality nestled… Continue reading Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Festival Returns to Bean Blossom, Indiana, June 11–14, 2025
Puff of Smoke, the highly-anticipated ninth studio album from Grammy Award-nominated, progressive Americana trio The Wood Brothers, has been announced for release on August 1, 2025, via Honey Jar/Thirty Tigers. It’s preceded today by the album’s first single “Witness” (LISTEN HERE) and accompanied by a video for the song that was filmed and edited by… Continue reading THE WOOD BROTHERS NINTH STUDIO ALBUM PUFF OF SMOKE SLATED FOR RELEASE AUGUST 1
Crucial Reggae Sundays, the free, family-friendly reggae music series, makes its May debut at the historic Bandshell in Golden Gate Park’s Music Concourse. Produced by Illuminate LIVE in partnership with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, the series runs every Sunday through mid-November, bringing the island rhythms of Jamaica to San Francisco’s most iconic… Continue reading Crucial Reggae Sundays Returns to Golden Gate Park This May
This May, The Garcia Project returns to Colorado for a limited, once-a-year tour that promises to transport fans back to the golden era of the Jerry Garcia Band. Celebrating their 15th anniversary and honoring the 30th year since Jerry Garcia’s passing, the band is set to deliver soul-stirring performances that capture the essence of Garcia’s… Continue reading Experience the Spirit of Jerry Garcia: The Garcia Project's 2025 Colorado Tour
Cole Quest & the City Pickers trace a direct line from Woody Guthrie’s Dust Bowl ballads to the bustling streets of New York City on their richly imagined new album, Homegrown (Jalopy Records, July 18). Led by Woody’s grandson, Cole Quest, this ensemble distills the hearty spirit of folk and bluegrass while carving out its… Continue reading Sowing Tradition, Reaping Innovation: Cole Quest & the City Pickers
Celebrated music photographer Michael Weintrob is set to host a special benefit event on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his Nashville studio. The event will showcase his renowned “Instrumenthead” series, featuring portraits of Widespread Panic members, including rare images of the late guitarist Michael Houser. Attendees can look forward to a book signing and a… Continue reading Portraits, Panic, and Philanthropy: A Michael Weintrob Exhibit
