Folk singer-songwriter Nathaniel Bellows has released his new EP The Moat. A one-of-a-kind, six-song collection of raw authenticity that traverses emotional landscapes with intimacy and poetic storytelling, The Moat explores how the things we build to protect ourselves can also keep us apart. Produced by Bellows and Michael Hammond, the EP moves between rollicking swings… Continue reading Nathaniel Bellows Releases New EP The Moat Featuring “True”
New York-based rock collective Circus Mind has released their dynamic new single “Melt Away”, a high-energy fusion of psychedelic, progressive, and jam influences. The track features a guest appearance from Scott Metzger (Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, LAMP), whose commanding guitar work amplifies the track’s intensity and depth. “Melt Away” moves with relentless pace, balancing psychedelic… Continue reading Circus Mind Unleashes Fiery New Single “Melt Away” Featuring Scott Metzger
Good Trees River Band (GTRB) has released their third studio album, Blowin’ Smoke, now available digitally on all major streaming platforms via Gitcha Records. This dynamic fusion of psych, progressive southern rock, and Americana captures the band’s evolution through relentless touring and creative synergy. Recorded live over two days at Mojo Studios in New Hampshire’s… Continue reading GOOD TREES RIVER BAND RELEASES THIRD STUDIO ALBUM BLOWIN’ SMOKE
“The very last thing I did before the COVID pandemic hit in 2020 was attend one of Darrell Scott’s ‘Songfood’ workshops,” recalls singer-songwriter Aaron Burdett. “Rhyme or Reason is a song I wrote over the course of a few days there with about a dozen other songwriters who were doing the same thing.” Burdett’s new… Continue reading Aaron Burdett Reflects on Life’s Journey with “Rhyme or Reason”
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have announced two new holiday shows at Denver’s Mission Ballroom on December 10 and 11, featuring legendary soul icon Mavis Staples & Friends. The performances mark both the 20th Annual Holiday Shows and the 10th anniversary of the band’s self-titled debut album, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, reissued… Continue reading Nathaniel Rateliff Announces 10th Anniversary Holiday Shows in Denver
Don’t miss Kristina Marinova’s piano interpretations of the Grateful Dead on Nov. 9 Sweetwater Music Hall keeps the Bay Area’s spirit alive with a stellar fall lineup that spans everything from Dead-inspired jams and bluegrass pickin’ to reggae, Americana, and pure rock & roll. As one of the West Coast’s most beloved and historic live… Continue reading Kristina Marinova Plays Grateful Dead at Sweetwater
The Barr Brothers return today with Let It Hiss (out now via Secret City Records), their long-awaited first studio album in nearly eight years. Let It Hiss isn’t just a collection of ten vital new songs — it’s a document of transformation and an invitation to a place where the flaws aren’t edited out, they’re… Continue reading The Barr Brothers’ Let It Hiss (Secret City Records) Out Now
Chaparelle’s star power is on full display in Grand Rapids as the rising trio and opener Esther Rose dazzle a packed house at The Intersection with heartfelt songs and dynamic performances.
Suwannee Roots Revival 2025 | photos by Libby Gamble My soul is mended. I’ve returned from Suwannee Roots Revival, a magical five-day Americana music festival held each October at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. This celebration was exactly what my mind, body, and spirit needed. As I say every… Continue reading Suwannee Roots Revival 2025: A Homecoming of Music, Magic, and Healing
A cornerstone of Bay Area music and culture since 1973, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center continues to thrive as a nonprofit home for roots, world, and jam-based music that brings all walks of life together. Located at 1317 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, this beloved all-ages venue offers a vibrant mix of live bands,… Continue reading Berkeley’s Ashkenaz Celebrates the Dead All Month Long
