Winterfolk XXIV, Toronto’s beloved mid-winter music festival, returns bigger than ever for its 24th year with four full days of live roots and blues music at the Tranzac Club from February 12–15, 2026. Featuring more than 100 artists across multiple stages, Winterfolk celebrates the city’s vibrant folk, blues, and singer-songwriter community — keeping live music… Continue reading WINTERFOLK XXIV RETURNS TO TORONTO
Photo Credit: Rachel Weber Nashville-based rock outfit Laney Jones and the Spirits have announced their long-awaited self-titled debut album, set for release on November 20, 2025. Fronted by Jones and rounded out by her husband Brian Dowd, along with Carson Lystad and Glen Hruska, Laney Jones and the Spirits marks a creative breakthrough for the… Continue reading Laney Jones and the Spirits Announce Debut Album
One of the most ambitious albums in rock history, Yes’ Tales from Topographic Oceans arrives February 6 from Rhino as a Super Deluxe Edition boxed set. The massive collection spans 12 CDs, 2 LPs, and a Blu-ray and features a newly remastered version of the original double album on both CD and vinyl; rarities; previously… Continue reading New YES Super Deluxe Edition for ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans’ due out February 6
Today, global nonprofit WhyHunger announced a Hungerthon Benefit Docu-Concert celebrating WhyHunger’s 50th Anniversary at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on December 14. Founded by Harry Chapin andBill Ayres in 1975, the organization is celebrating five decades of fighting to end food insecurity and artist activism, with an evening of performances from music director Marc Ribler with members of Little Steven’s Disciples of Soul and The E Street… Continue reading WhyHunger Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Hungethon Benefit Docu-Concert
The Elovaters will make their long-awaited return to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, joined by a stellar lineup featuring Collie Buddz, The Hip Abduction, Protoje, and Donavon Frankenreiter. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 7 at 10AM MT via AXS. Exploding into the American progressive roots scene… Continue reading The Elovaters Announce Red Rocks Amphitheatre Show on May 17, 2026
East Nash Grass exemplifies everything that makes bluegrass thrive in the modern era—heart, humor, and a whole lot of chops. As the 2024 IBMA New Artist of the Year, the Nashville-based band continues to redefine the genre with breathtaking musicianship and a playful spirit that breaks the mold while honoring tradition. Far from chasing nostalgia,… Continue reading East Nash Grass Brings “Through the Grey” Tour to the Fox Theatre on January 16, 2026
Shakedown Street has been carrying the torch of the Grateful Dead for over 30 years, channeling the band’s immense and ever-evolving songbook into a living, breathing celebration of improvisational music. Their repertoire runs deep — rooted in Americana, folk, blues, jazz, and rock & roll — while still embracing the weird and wonderful edges of… Continue reading Shakedown Street Brings the Spirit of the Dead to 10 Mile Music Hall on December 27, 2025
When blues rock guitarist and songwriter Matt Long passed away in 2024 after an 18-month battle with bowel cancer, the outpouring of love from the music community was immediate and profound. Long, best known as the frontman and creative force behind the award-winning UK band Catfish, had been named “Instrumentalist of the Year” twice at… Continue reading ‘With A Little Help from My Friends’ – A Tribute To Matt Long Album
Greensky Bluegrass rocks Chicago’s K-Wings Stadium with 25 years of tight harmonies, high-energy jams, and hometown celebration.
Henhouse Prowlers lit up Chicago’s Martyrs with a three-night Halloween run, Oct. 30–Nov. 1, 2025 — a high-energy hometown celebration featuring inspired jams, soulful harmonies, and the spirit of bluegrass at its finest.
