Craft Recordings and O.A.R. are proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Stories of a Stranger, the band’s landmark fifth studio album, with a special expanded edition. Available December 5, Stories of a Stranger (20th Anniversary Edition) revisits a pivotal era in the multi-platinum band’s career, pairing the original 2005 album with rare bonus material:… Continue reading O.A.R. Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Stories of a Stranger With Expanded Reissue
Today, Candid Records and Chick Corea Productions announced the upcoming release of Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance. The album arrives digitally on October 17 on all DSPs. Starting today, fans can pre-order the CD and 2-LP vinyl set, available in stores on February 27, 2026. Recorded just four months before the NEA Jazz Master’s passing,… Continue reading Chick Corea’s Forever Yours: The Farewell Performance Out October 17
Jean-Michel Jarre will bring his world-renowned outdoor concert experience to Registan Square, Samarkand, on November 1, 2025. Presented in collaboration with the Uzbekistan Culture Development Foundation, this one-off event will mark Jarre’s first-ever live performance in Uzbekistan, transforming one of the world’s most iconic heritage sites with music, light and architecture. Tickets are available now.… Continue reading Jean-Michel Jarre Announces First-Ever Uzbekistan Concert At Registan Square, Samarkand On November 1, 2025
Fall tour is back, along with the indie-groove jam rock artist Goose. They returned to Chicago, IL for their twelfth performance in the Windy City on Saturday, September 20, 2025. They opted for the thirty-thousand-capacity Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, marking their first performance at the well-known, uncovered amphitheater flanked by the famous skyline.… Continue reading Goose Powers Through Rain and Thrills Fans at Huntington Bank Pavilion
The Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival has been on my radar for a few years. The festival is the only music event that promises “Every Jam Saves the Bay”. The annual festival is held at Sandy Point Park in Annapolis, MD, in the shadow of the Bay Bridge. The festival’s theme is a melding of a… Continue reading Every Jam Saves the Bay: Highlights from the 2025 Annapolis Baygrass Festival
Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre is known for eclectic performances. On September 17, it transformed into something closer to a music lab—or maybe a comedy club for musicians. Fred Armisen—comedian, actor, and lifelong drummer—brought his show Comedy for Musicians (But Everyone is Welcome) to town. The evening was a mix of music lessons, absurdist theater, and… Continue reading Fred Armisen Turns the Lobero into a Music Lab of Laughter
Today, acclaimed Nashville singer/songwriter Todd Snider shares the title track from his upcoming LP High, Lonesome and Then Some., due out October 17 via Aimless Records / Thirty Tigers. Chugging along like a freight train, the new song finds Snider on the other side of a breakup, reflecting on what went wrong. This week, Snider… Continue reading Todd Snider Shares Title Track from Upcoming LP High, Lonesome and Then Some. Out October 17 via Aimless Records / Thirty Tigers
Double-platinum artist Newton Faulkner has made a triumphant return with his eighth studio album OCTOPUS, released via Cooking Vinyl, climbing to No. 9 in the midweek charts. The album marks a powerful comeback for the beloved UK singer-songwriter after five years away. The impressive chart placement is fueled by innovative ChartBreaker bundles available at all… Continue reading Newton Faulkner’s OCTOPUS Soars to No. 9 in Midweek Charts
The 24th annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, produced by the nonprofit Birthplace of Country Music (BCM), wrapped up another unforgettable weekend, bringing thousands of music lovers to the charming streets of Historic Downtown Bristol, straddling the state line of Tennessee and Virginia. Over the course of the three-day festival, around 100 acts performed across… Continue reading Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2025 Wraps Up, Eyes Silver Anniversary in 2026
After weathering the devastation of Hurricane Helene and ongoing cuts to arts funding, LEAF Global Arts is launching a $300,000 “Keep LEAF Alive” fundraising campaign as it celebrates its 30th anniversary year. The beloved organization calls on its community to help sustain its mission of connecting cultures and creating community through music, arts education, and… Continue reading LEAF 30th Year Celebration, Fundraiser & Helene Milestone
