The Stinkfoot Orchestra, a Bay Area-based 14-piece ensemble dedicated to the music of Frank Zappa, will launch a Southwest spring tour beginning April 16, bringing one of rock’s most ambitious catalogs to stages across California, Arizona, and Nevada. Fronted by Napoleon Murphy Brock and featuring a history of collaborations with Zappa alumni including Ike Willis… Continue reading Stinkfoot Orchestra Announces Southwest Spring Tour with Zappa Alum Napoleon Murphy Brock
This August 14-16, The Philadelphia Folk Festival will celebrate its 63rd year as it returns to Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township. The three day festival will boast a lineup honoring their signature mix of paying homage to their rich musical heritage while highlighting new and diverse talent on all seven stages for an… Continue reading Philadelphia Folk Festival Celebrates 63 Years August 14-16, 2026
Photo: Adrian Buckmaster | Design: Anna Nikolaenko Today, the Grammy-winning Yiddish band The Klezmatics shared their version of Woody Guthrie’s ever relevant “Plane Wreck at Los Gatos (Deportee)” featuring Grammy nominated vocalist, songwriter and producer Sofia Rei. It’s the second single from their upcoming new album We Were Made For These Times, due out… Continue reading The Klezmatics Share “Deportee” Featuring Sofia Rei, Announce New Album & Tour
Photo: Scott Kowalchyk 11x Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile returned to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, where she performed “Church & State” solo on piano and spoke with the host (interview part one and part two). Carlile also performed a special web exclusive version of Alphaville’s “Forever Young.” The appearance adds to another… Continue reading Brandi Carlile Returns to The Late Show, Expands “The Human Tour” and Celebrates New Album Returning To Myself
The California Bluegrass Association has announced the artists selected to appear on the esteemed Vern’s Stage during the 51st annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, taking place June 18–21 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California. Named for Vern Williams, who helped introduce bluegrass music to the West Coast, Vern’s Stage is dedicated to… Continue reading California Bluegrass Association Unveils Vern’s Stage Lineup, Events and Schedule for 51st Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
London-based Split Watches are proud to announce the global release of the official Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Watch: “The Ozzy” exclusively available Thursday, May 14 at Split Watches. This 50-piece limited-edition run celebrates Ozzy’s enduring cultural legacy and is priced at $2,960 (U.S.) with 100% of the proceeds being donated to MusiCares®, the nonprofit partner of the Recording… Continue reading Split Watches Unveils Official Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Watch for MusiCares
SOUNDING ARROW is the indie solo project of veteran recording artist and touring musician Scott Kinnebrew (Truth and Salvage Co). Since this past September, the Asheville, NC-based artist has been steadily building anticipation for this Friday’s release of his second album SKYMAN by rolling out four visually striking videos. Today (April 8), SOUNDING ARROW has shared… Continue reading SOUNDING ARROW—The Solo Project of Scott Kinnebrew (Truth And Salvage Co)—To Release New Album ‘Skyman’ This Friday
Constellation Performing Arts announces the return of Sound & Gravity, taking place September 3-6, 2026 across several venues in the vibrant Bricktown / Avondale area of Chicago. After an “intimate and electric” (Chicago Magazine) inaugural run last year, the festival returns with a lineup of over 50 artists, including Grouper, Son Lux, Lee Ranaldo &… Continue reading Chicago’s Constellation Performing Arts Announces Second Edition of Sound & Gravity
Photo: Courtesy of Spafford Spafford have built their reputation the old-fashioned way—on the road, night after night, letting the music evolve in real time. In 2026, the jam-forward quartet is keeping that momentum rolling, continuing to treat each show as part of a larger, ever-changing conversation between band and audience. Spafford are keeping their foot… Continue reading Spafford Plot Their Summer Run, First Dates Announced
Photo: Courtesy of The UC Theatre As spring settles into the Bay Area, the UC Theatre in Berkeley is dialing in a strong run of reggae shows that bring together island rhythms, soulful vocals, and globally influenced sounds. With four standout performances spanning April through June, the historic venue continues to showcase both rising voices… Continue reading UC Theatre Presents Four Spring 2026 Reggae Shows in Berkeley
