Photo by Brett Bergen Rising Chicago quintet Hot Like Mars proudly announce the October 29 release of their second live album, The Red Tapes, a dynamic showcase of the band’s breakout 2025 summer tour and the undeniable chemistry that has quickly made them one of the most talked-about young acts in the jam and funk… Continue reading Hot Like Mars Release New Live Album The Red Tapes
Sweetwater Music Hall rolls into fall with a stacked calendar that spotlights the Bay Area’s enduring jam-band lineage and hippie soul alongside Americana, bluegrass, reggae, ska, and songwriter showcases. Founded in 1972 and now operating as a community-driven nonprofit, the venue continues its mission to make the arts accessible for all through performances, education, and… Continue reading Sweetwater Music Hall Announces Fall Shows with Dead & Jam Highlights
Boulder-based band MYND READER is back with “Birdsong,” out October 31, 2025, a smoldering rock meditation on love, struggle, and redemption. Bursting with lush strings, soaring instrumentation, and raw, raspy vocals, “Birdsong” carries listeners from introspection to a triumphant emotional release. By the final refrain, “We live on / We live on and on and… Continue reading MYND READER to Release Smoldering New Single “Birdsong” on October 31
Forty-five years after busking on the streets of Milwaukee and redefining folk-punk forever, the Violent Femmes have announced that they are hitting the road to celebrate their milestone with a full-throttle West Coast tour bringing their raucous live show to fans across the region. With undeniable tracks from “Blister in the Sun” to “Add It… Continue reading Violent Femmes Celebrate 45 Years on Tour
Wreckless Strangers will bring infectious grooves and soulful tunes to Lucca Beer Garden in Benicia for a free show on Saturday, November 15. Known for their signature “Bay Area Gumbo” sound, Wreckless Strangers blend blues, Americana, funk, soul, and classic rock into a unique, flavorful stew. Their recent summer tour included performances throughout the Bay… Continue reading Wreckless Strangers Hit Benicia with Free Show at Lucca Beer Garden | Nov 15
Chin Chin, the new album from Ezra Bell, is a 10-track reminder that they have spent over a decade carving out and cultivating a distinctive and individual sound. Their music pulls straight from the veins that flow through the likes of The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, Tom Waits, and Randy Newman. This is their first… Continue reading Ezra Bell Face Loss with Grace on ‘Chin Chin’ | Album Review
Believe it or not, Marcus King hasn’t even turned thirty years old yet. You would be forgiven if you happen to not believe, because if you are anything like me, you’ve been hearing about the Greenville, South Carolina native for some time now. On September 26, 2025, King released Darling Blue, his fourth album to… Continue reading Marcus King Faces the Past on ‘Darling Blue’ | Album Review
Uphill Highway drops on November 7 Hot Buttered Rum (HBR) drops their new studio album Uphill Highway on November 7. After more than twenty years together, the San Francisco Bay Area ensemble continues to explore the expansive domain of their self-described “West Coast Americana / high-altitude bluegrass / indie folk” genre with a collection of… Continue reading Need a Lift? Take the “Uphill Highway” with Hot Buttered Rum
Matisyahu’s Ancient Child isn’t here to blow the roof off — it’s here to open the windows. The reggae–hip-hop prophet has traded festival fire for quiet reflection, turning his gaze inward on a record that feels more sunrise than spotlight. It’s patient, personal, and full of that same searching spirit that jam fans know by… Continue reading Matisyahu Opens the Windows, Not the Roof, on ‘Ancient Child’ | Album Review
The Wood Brothers have shared Winter 2026 tour dates in support of their latest album, Puff of Smoke. Following the band’s recent announcement that they’ll be returning to headline Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on March 5, an additional 15 shows have been added from January through March across the Southeast and Midwest. Tickets for the… Continue reading The Wood Brothers Announce Winter 2026 Tour Dates
