The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is proud to present Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey Weekend, an exciting two-night celebration paying tribute to the legendary Jerry Garcia and his deep roots in bluegrass music. Join us on March 21–22, 2025, for an immersive experience featuring live music, documentary film screenings, workshops, exhibit tours,… Continue reading Bluegrass Hall Hosts “Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey Weekend,” Featuring Leftover Salmon & Travelin' McCourys
Award-winning fiddler, Jason Carter, has announced he is departing the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin’ McCourys after three decades of sharing some of the biggest stages in bluegrass music. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to spend the last 33 years making music with The Del McCoury Band,” shares Jason. “After a… Continue reading Jason Carter Places Focus on Solo Career after 33-Year Tenure with The Del McCoury Band
Today, Omnivore Recordings announced The Exciting Sounds of Buck Owens And His Buckaroos Live From Richmond, Virgina, 1964 will be released on March 28, pressed on strawberry jam-colored vinyl. It serves as the earliest known full concert recording of Buck and his Buckaroos, mastered from the original tape by Grammy®-winning engineer Michael Graves and including… Continue reading Omnivore Announces 'The Exciting Sounds of Buck Owens And His Buckaroos Live From Richmond, Virgina, 1964'
Legendary musician, songwriter and producer Booker T. Jones’ timeless hit “Green Onions” (Stax/Concord Records) was featured in Uber Eats’ star-studded Super Bowl 2025 commercial. In the 60-second spot, Matthew McConaughey humorously explores a conspiracy theory that football was invented to sell food, with “Green Onions” providing a timeless and unmistakable groove that tied the ad’s… Continue reading Booker T. Jones' Iconic "Green Onions" Featured In Uber Eats' Super Bowl Commercial
Today, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals announced a 15-date summer tour. The tour will kick off on May 30th at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington DC with stops at The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City, Higher Ground Ballroom in Burlington, VT, Auditorium Theatre in Chicago, The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee, WI,… Continue reading Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Announce 2025 Summer Tour
MerleFest, presented by Window World, will return to Wilkes Community College the weekend of April 24-27 for its 2025 event. Known for blending incredible live music with strong community ties, MerleFest continues to hold its title as a can’t miss annual tradition for both area natives and visitors from all over the world. This year’s… Continue reading MerleFest Shares Finalists for the 10th Annual Band Competition, Adds Carolina Detour, Wilder Flower, and more to 2025 Lineup
Just five years ago, amid the beginning of the pandemic, singer/songwriter David Johansen, legendary co-founder of the New York Dolls, discovered his aggressive cancer had progressed and he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, leading to complications ever since. He has not made his diagnosis public as he is generally a very private person, however… Continue reading SWEET RELIEF MUSICIANS FUND ANNOUNCES DAVID JOHANSEN FUND
Today, Nashville guitar virtuoso Sean Thompson releases Head In The Sand, his second album under the moniker Sean Thompson’s Weird Ears, via Ears Over America/Missing Piece Records. He celebrated the album with a release show last night at The Blue Room and will play a Grimey’s In-Store today before closing out the weekend with a… Continue reading Sean Thompson’s Weird Ears Releases New Album Head In The Sand
Today, GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Joe Ely has released his 29th solo album Love and Freedom via Rack ‘Em Records / Thirty Tigers. A healing elixir for the world’s emotional turmoil, this timely album features songs written by the prolific Texas native as well as by some of his musical heroes including Guy Clark, Townes Van… Continue reading GRAMMY Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Joe Ely Shares a Healing Elixir on New Album Love and Freedom
Cleopatra Records celebrates Record Store Day on April 12 with one of the most anticipated releases in Todd Rundgren’s catalog: a 2-LP live album recorded during the maestro’s 2008 Arena tour. Named after his most recent studio album, this tour found Rundgren performing alongside his usual A-list band of musical wizards, with a set list… Continue reading Cleopatra Records announces first time Todd Rundgren live album exclusive for Record Store Day 2025
