Django Reinhardt NY Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Sony Hall

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Pat Philips & Blue Note are proud to announce a landmark celebration for the 25th Anniversary of the Django Reinhardt NY Festival — a grand gypsy jazz event set for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 8 PM inside the historic Sony Hall in New York City. This special one-night performance will feature the acclaimed Django… Continue reading Django Reinhardt NY Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Sony Hall

Somewhere Festival & Conference Returns to Wichita in 2026

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Somewhere Festival & Conference 2025; Deadmau5, credit: Daniel Houghton Organizers behind Somewhere Festival & Conference have officially announced the return of the groundbreaking music and arts gathering, set for September 25–26, 2026, throughout Downtown Wichita. Now entering its third year, the event has quickly emerged as one of the region’s most vital platforms for creativity,… Continue reading Somewhere Festival & Conference Returns to Wichita in 2026

Hot Like Mars Release New Live Album The Red Tapes

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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 Announces Fall Shows with Dead & Jam Highlights

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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

MYND READER to Release Smoldering New Single “Birdsong” on October 31

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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

Violent Femmes Celebrate 45 Years on Tour

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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 Hit Benicia with Free Show at Lucca Beer Garden | Nov 15

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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

Ezra Bell Face Loss with Grace on ‘Chin Chin’ | Album Review

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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

Marcus King Faces the Past on ‘Darling Blue’ | Album Review

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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

Need a Lift? Take the “Uphill Highway” with Hot Buttered Rum

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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