One of America’s most beloved bands, Turnpike Troubadours will release their new album, The Price of Admission, digitally this Friday, April 11 via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers (pre-save HERE, with physical pre-order to launch soon). The surprise release adds to an already historic year for the band, who will perform their largest shows to date… Continue reading Turnpike Troubadours add to historic year with surprise new album "The Price of Admission" out this Friday, April 11
Pink Talking Fish turned Buffalo Iron Works into a scene straight out of musical comedy history last night (Sunday, April 6th, 2025), when guitarists Mike Gantzer (Aqueous), Jimmy Law, and Brian Murray (Dogs In A Pile) joined forces with PTF’s own Cal Kehoe. Midway through the Talking Heads classic “Slippery People,” the stage took an… Continue reading Best Worst Sit-In Ever? Four Guitarists, One Guitar, Pure Chaos!
Bell’s Eccentric Café has struck upon a brilliant idea with their Spring Concert Series, offering local talent the opportunity to shine on a professional stage—and what remarkable talent Kalamazoo has to showcase! This week I enjoyed performances from three outstanding groups, plus an exciting new star who illuminated the Backroom stage. Yolonda Lavender, Normal Mode,… Continue reading Spring Awakens at Bell’s: Yolonda Lavender, Normal Mode & Brandon Fitzpatrick Dazzle
For over five decades, Asleep at the Wheel has proudly carried the torch for Western swing, keeping alive the vibrant sounds of Bob Wills and the energy of Texas dance halls with virtuosic musicianship and infectious enthusiasm. On March 26, 2025, the Grammy-winning band brought their timeless honky-tonk revival to Santa Barbara’s historic Lobero Theatre,… Continue reading Asleep at the Wheel Keeps Western Swing Alive at the Lobero Theatre
The Livery in Benton Harbor, Michigan, knows great music and goes out of its way to bring talented new groups to the stage. Once young groups get a taste of the food, fun, and incredible fans at The Livery, they can’t wait to come back—to a place that feels like home when you’re on the… Continue reading Them Coulee Boys Bring Funky Bluegrass Home to Benton Harbor
2x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings joins forces with renowned guitarist Bryan Sutton to release their new collaborative album, Live at the Legion. Recorded live on April 7, 2024 at Nashville’s American Legion Post 82, the album showcases the acclaimed duo performing 20 traditional bluegrass and folk songs, including new renditions of… Continue reading BILLY STRINGS & BRYAN SUTTON SURPRISE RELEASE LIVE AT THE LEGION
With just weeks to go until the inaugural Biscuits & Banjos Festival, GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens has revealed several exciting updates for the sold-out three-day event, taking place April 25-27, 2025 across downtown Durham, NC. The festival, curated by Giddens, is a celebration of Black music, art, and culture, bringing together artists,… Continue reading Rhiannon Giddens announces livestream of Carolina Chocolate Drops reunion from Biscuits & Banjos fest
Samantha Fish, one of the most electrifying guitarists of her generation and “a genuine force of sonic prowess” (Rolling Stone) has shared new single “Can Ya Handle The Heat?” – the final advance track from her forthcoming album Paper Doll, out April 25 via Rounder Records. Co-written with GRAMMY nominated songwriter Katie Pearlman, “Can Ya… Continue reading Samantha Fish unveils blistering new track "Can Ya Handle The Heat?"
Modest Mouse and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, is excited to announce the inaugural voyage of Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats, a four-night, roundtrip cruise sailing February 5-9, 2026 from Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, aboard the Norwegian Pearl. Priority Presales for members of… Continue reading Modest Mouse and Sixthman Announce "Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats" Cruise
After a successful, sold-out spring 2025 run of Welcome Back My Friends- An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, performances have been announced for fall of 2025. This includes a stop in Rutland, Vermont at The Paramount Theatre. Created by Carl Palmer and his management, Welcome Back My Friends is presented with the full cooperation… Continue reading Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer at The Paramount Theatre
