America’s only South Asian wedding band Red Baraat fires on all cylinders with its blistering new studio album, Bhangra Rangeela (Sinj Records) — the band’s first release since 2018 featuring nine new tracks and three classics from previous albums — as dhol drummer Sunny Jain and his cast of NYC’s finest multi-instrumentalists bring bombastic beats… Continue reading Red Baraat Releases Two Singles – "Thums Up" & "Thums Up"
Single day band lineups have been announced for Punk In The Park Denver, July 18-20 at National Western Stockyards in Denver, Colorado. The biggest Punk In The Park event to date will feature performances from over 40 bands on two stages, with no overlapping set times. The lineup includes punk rock legends Bad Religion, Descendents,… Continue reading Punk In The Park Denver: Daily Lineups Announced For July 18-20 Festival
Deep Tropics Music Festival, widely recognized as the greenest festival in North America, today unveils the first wave of their 2025 lineup. Each beat, each moment, and each interaction is designed to awaken the senses and cultivate a sense of unity – themes that have been globally recognized by Forbes, DJ Mag, Uproxx and the… Continue reading Deep Tropics Music Festival Reveals First Wave of 2025 Lineup
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
