Now in its 13th year, the celebrated Woodystock Blues & Brews Festival makes its highly anticipated return to Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor Beach #4 (699 London Bridge Road), on Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23, 2025. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Colorado River, this two-day event promises live blues and rock… Continue reading 13th Annual Woodystock Blues & Brews Festival Returns to Beautiful Lake Havasu City for Its Third Consecutive Year
Minneapolis-based psychedelic bluegrass band Buffalo Galaxy is proud to announce the release of their first live album, “Don’t Pet the Fluffy Cows – Live: Volume One,” available March 14, 2025. This new collection captures the raw energy and wide-ranging musical influences of the band’s performances across the American West in the summer and fall of… Continue reading Buffalo Galaxy Charts New Territories with ‘Don’t Pet the Fluffy Cows – Live: Volume One’
After an extensive search to find a new drummer, Primus is pulling back the curtain on their unique audition process with the launch of the “Primus Interstellar Drum Derby,” a brand-new episodic YouTube series chronicling the entire journey. The first episode, released today, features drummer Rory Dolan jamming with Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde, providing… Continue reading Primus Launches Episodic YouTube Series Chronicling Open Call Drummer Auditions
With the climate crisis reaching a crucial crossroads, Montreal-based folk singer Brian Campbell has penned a passionate call to do whatever one can to save the planet. From devastating fires internationally to Earth’s unnerving rise in temperature, Campbell’s latest single “Planet on Fire” is a proverbial eye-opening anthem on what needs to be done from… Continue reading Montreal Folk Singer Brian Campbell Ignites a Blues Rock Protest Anthem with "Planet on Fire"
A new chapter in Kinky Friedman’s legendary career unfolds with the release of “Hummingbird Lanai,” the latest single from Poet of Motel 6, out February 19, 2025 via Hardcharger/Blue Élan Records. This deeply personal track, imbued with the storyteller’s signature wit and warmth, finds Friedman reflecting on love, loss, and the passage of time through… Continue reading The Spirit of KINKY FRIEDMAN Lives on with "Hummingbird Lanai" Out TODAY
With the Dead Boys’ first all-new album in over 40 years drawing closer every day, Cleopatra Records continue preparing for its release with the latest in a series of deep dives inside the Cleveland punks’ archive… the night that the Dead Boys became, for one show only, the Dead Dolls. With regular drummer Johnny… Continue reading John Belushi, Jerry Nolan join the Dead Boys for a special night at CBGBs
Southern California’s premier live music, art, and culinary event BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL, taking place May 2-4, 2025 on the picturesque waterfront in Redondo Beach, CA, is announcing the exciting lineup for its SpeakEasy Stage presented by Grillo’s Pickles. Offering a unique opportunity to experience rock legends and Southern California punk staples performing reimagined stripped-down versions from… Continue reading BeachLife Festival 2025 Announces Lineup For The SpeakEasy Stage
Shorty Fest Presented by Acura is inviting the public to join an evening of live performances at Tipitina’s on April 28 at 5 pm, between the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Weekends. A stellar lineup headlined by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Black Opry Revue, and students from the Trombone Shorty Academy will be… Continue reading Shorty Fest Presented By Acura Returns to Tipitina’s on April 28
TajMo – the historic collaboration between two generations of American music masters – have announced their long-awaited return with Room On The Porch, a new full-length album out May 23 on Concord Records. The ten-song collection finds Keb’ Mo’ and Taj Mahal reuniting for their first release together since 2017, when their debut collaboration brought… Continue reading Taj Mahal + Keb' Mo' reunite for first collaborative album in 8 years, 'Room On The Porch'
Day 2 of FestForums 2025 was an exhilarating and inspiring experience, further cementing the event’s reputation as a pivotal gathering for festival organizers, producers, and industry leaders. The energy in the air was palpable as attendees dove into a packed schedule of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities that emphasized collaboration and innovation within the festival… Continue reading Building Community, Driving Change: A Look at FestForums 2025’s Closing Days
