Photo: Purple Spirits cover art courtesy of Ancient-Future.Com Records There are tribute albums, and then there are projects like Purple Spirits, which feels less like a simple salute and more like a deep musical conversation across genres, generations, and traditions. Dropping April 10, 2026 via Ancient-Future.Com Records, the new release from Ancient Future and Matthew… Continue reading Ancient Future and Matthew Montfort Honor Musical Giants on Purple Spirits
10TH EDITION OF ALL-INCLUSIVE CONCERT VACATION SET FOR JANUARY 27-30, 2027 AT MOON PALACE CANCÚN Phish will celebrate the landmark 10th anniversary of their annual all-inclusive concert vacation experience by returning to the breathtaking beaches of Mexico’s Moon Palace Cancún for Phish: Riviera Maya, set for January 27-30, 2027. Presented by 100x Hospitality, the beloved… Continue reading Phish Return To Mexico For 10th Anniversary Celebration Of Phish: Riviera Maya
Featuring 20 previously unreleased performances—including interview recordings with the New Orleans icon—the deluxe reissue is available in a 2-CD/digital edition, alongside the album’s first-ever 2-LP vinyl release Singer, songwriter, and producer Allen Toussaint (1938–2015) remains one of the most influential musical figures in New Orleans history, having amassed a dazzling list of songwriting credits and… Continue reading Allen Toussaint’s Songbook Returns with 20 Unreleased Tracks via Craft Recordings
Photo: Courtesy of Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band delivered an unforgettable opening night of their Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour in Minneapolis earlier this week — praised as “one of the most inspiring rock concerts ever” by Rolling Stone and “arguably the most deeply impactful performance Springsteen has given”… Continue reading Bruce Springsteen Launches Land of Hope and Dreams Tour with Powerful Minneapolis Opener
Following its massively successful, sold-out 2025 debut on Randall’s Island, John Summit’s Experts Only Festival makes its highly anticipated 2026 return to New York City. Set for September 19 and 20, 2026 at Randall’s Island Park, the two-day event will once again transform the island into NYC’s largest dance destination, with Summit both curating the… Continue reading JOHN SUMMIT’S EXPERTS ONLY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO NYC ON SEPT 19 & 20
Kamasi Washington Headlines a Citywide Celebration with Additional Performances Honoring the 100th Anniversaries of John Coltrane and Miles Davis across Santa Monica Venues and Tongva Park The inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival will debut across multiple venues in Santa Monica from May 1–9, 2026, realizing four-time GRAMMY Award-winning bassist Stanley Clarke’s long-held vision for… Continue reading Santa Monica International Jazz Festival Debuts May 2026 with Stanley Clarke
Today, 2x GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum superstar Noah Kahan shares the official trailer for his highly anticipated Netflix documentary Noah Kahan: Out of Body, available globally on April 13th. Directed by Nick Sweeney (Santa Camp, AKA Jane Roe), the film follows Kahan at a pivotal crossroads as the breakout success of Stick Season propels him into global… Continue reading NOAH KAHAN SHARES OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY OUT APRIL 13TH
Photo: Alive Coverage Goose launched their highly anticipated 2026 Spring Tour in emphatic fashion on April 3, headlining the second annual Jam in the Streets festival in downtown Athens, Georgia. Taking over Washington Street for the marquee slot, the indie-groove quartet delivered a marathon, genre-blurring performance. Presented by Jam for Cam, the two-day festival serves… Continue reading Goose Launches 2026 Spring Tour at Jam in the Streets Athens
Photo: Courtesy of Circle 9 Records JOE SYRIAN MOTOR CITY JAZZ OCTET follows 2025’s jazz chart-topping Secret Message with A Blue Time, out April 24, 2026 via Circle 9 Records. Pre-order HERE. Drummer and bandleader Joe Syrian returns with his Motor City Jazz Octet on A Blue Time, a wide-ranging and stylistically fluid collection that… Continue reading Joe Syrian Motor City Jazz Octet Announces A Blue Time Out April 24
On April 3, the GRAMMY-winning Kronos Quartet released Glorious Mahalia, a new album that pays tribute to the life and legacy of legendary gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson, including her contributions to the civil rights movement. It is their third album on Smithsonian Folkways, following Long Time Passing, their tribute to Pete Seeger, and… Continue reading Kronos Quartet Release Glorious Mahalia, Tribute to Mahalia Jackson
