Jonathan Segel: Puzzle World There’s something beautiful happening right now with the lifers—the ones who never stopped making music, never chased trends, never really left the road even if the road changed shape. Jonathan Segel, longtime multi-instrumentalist and sonic architect behind Camper Van Beethoven, is one of those rare figures, and in 2026 he’s still… Continue reading Jonathan Segel of Camper Van Beethoven Announces New Solo Album Puzzle World
Strings & Sol Announces Lineup and Details for Next All-Inclusive Concert Vacation in Mexico, December 9-13, 2026 Cloud 9 Adventures announces details for the 13th edition of Strings & Sol, the premier bluegrass destination event hosted by Greensky Bluegrass and Yonder Mountain String Band. This annual concert vacation takes place at the beloved Sapphire Resort… Continue reading Strings & Sol 2026 Returns to Mexico with Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain & All-Star Lineup
Photo: Courtesy of Planet Bluegrass Attendees of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival love the all-day dance of string wizardry on the hand-hewn stage in Telluride, Colorado’s Town Park, but a time-honored tradition for dyed-in-the-wool Festivarians brings folks into town and down Colorado Avenue each evening for after-hours bonus jams: NightGrass. From June 17th to 21st, taking… Continue reading Telluride Bluegrass Festival Announces 2026 NightGrass Lineup
Photographer Credit: Chris Brennan Today, the Susto Stringband, led by frontman Justin Osborne of the highly lauded alt-country band SUSTO, releases their new single “Hands In The Dirt.” The track comes from their upcoming Susto Stringband (Volume 2) LP, which is out on May 29 via Missing Piece Records. The album features bluegrass and… Continue reading Susto Stringband Releases “Hands In The Dirt,” Announces Volume 2 LP
Mike Gordon Band | Boston, MA | March 27th, 2026 – photos by Scott Kepnes The Mike Gordon Band delivered a high energy show to a sold-out audience at the Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA Friday, March 27th. The 933-capacity, standing-room-only venue was filled with anticipation, ready to groove with the band. Renowned Phish bassist/vocalist… Continue reading Mike Gordon Brings it Home to The Paradise Rock Club
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
