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.
On Halloween night, Spafford turned The Guild Theatre into a comic-book crime scene, unveiling a “Villains” theme as each member arrived in villain-inspired costume and the band threaded notorious motifs into a three-hour improv journey. From the opening “Robotnik’s Theme” to a mid-show “Electric Taco Stand → Dis Go In 5? → Electric Taco Stand”… Continue reading Spafford’s Halloween at The Guild Theatre Embraces “Villains” Theme with High-Concept, Jam-Heavy Set
The third annual Montreux Jazz Festival Miami has been announced, taking place Friday February 27 to Sunday March 1, 2026, in Miami, FL. Performers include Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, GRAMMY-winning producer and hitmaker Nile Rodgers with his legendary band CHIC; six-time GRAMMY-winning pop-rock icons TOTO; Colombian electro-tropical innovators Bomba Estéreo; Trombone Shorty &… Continue reading Third Annual Montreux Jazz Festival Miami Reveals Initial Artist Line-Up
Blue Élan Records is proud to announce the signing of Man Boy Brown, the new solo project from Raul Pacheco, vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and co-founding member of the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning band Ozomatli. Pacheco introduces his alter ego with the debut single, “Moving On,” out today on all streaming platforms. The track marks a powerful… Continue reading Founding Ozomatli Member Raul Pacheco Launches Solo Project – First Single Out Today
Today, Director/writer Rick Korn, editor/producer S.A. Baron, and producer Jason Chapin’s award-winning documentary, Harry Chapin – Cat’s In the Cradle: The Song that Changed Our Lives, is available on DVD and digital streaming services (iTunes + Amazon). The film recently premiered in New York City at Tribeca Film on October 30, with a special November… Continue reading HARRY CHAPIN – CAT’S IN THE CRADLE: THE SONG THAT CHANGED OUR LIVES
