photo by Chloe Weir Photography The Music Sustainability Alliance (MSA), a music industry coalition established to convene, educate and empower the industry to embrace sustainability, has announced the MSA Bobby Weir Sustainability Awards, a new annual honor recognizing individuals and organizations in music who are advancing environmental responsibility and climate action. The inaugural “Bobby… Continue reading Music Sustainability Alliance Launches Bobby Weir Sustainability Awards Ahead of 2026 Summit in Los Angeles
Photo credit: Lori Naugle Doug Irwin, the master luthier whose handcrafted instruments became inseparable from Jerry Garcia’s sound and legacy with the Grateful Dead, has died at the age of 76. Irwin passed away on March 27, 2026. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed. A Northern California-based guitar maker, Irwin was best known… Continue reading Doug Irwin, Legendary Luthier Behind Jerry Garcia’s Iconic Guitars, Dies at 76
After more than six decades on the road, legendary singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Mason is embarking on a new creative chapter. The co-founder of groundbreaking band Traffic has announced the release of his first-ever children’s book, Hole In My Shoe, a reimagining of the whimsical 1967 song that launched… Continue reading Dave Mason Turns Traffic Classic “Hole In My Shoe” Into New Children’s Book
Photos by Dan Ward | Shipshewana, IN | March 26, 2026 Hoosiers are known for their down-home sensibilities. They think of people, comfort, and kindness, so it is no surprise that a concert at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center is a pleasant time for the whole family. The venue is stocked with everything that… Continue reading Trampled by Turtles and Wild Horses Deliver a Perfect Night of Music at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
Susana Millman – Photo by Julia Postel Philadelphia, PA – March 20, 2026 — Retroactv, the platform redefining music merchandise through exclusive, artist-curated collections and immersive storytelling, today announced the debut of its Susana Millman Collection, honoring a photographer and cultural archivist whose work captures music history from the inside out, including her intimate documentation… Continue reading Retroactv Launches Susana Millman Collection Showcasing Intimate Grateful Dead Photography
Irish songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer Conor Miley returns with a new single and live studio performance video for “Raise Your Red Flag,” arriving March 31, 2026. The track marks Miley’s first new material since his acclaimed 2023 debut album Thousand Yard Stare and signals a shift toward a more direct, energetic sound built around… Continue reading Conor Miley Shares Live Studio Video for “Raise Your Red Flag”
Bear’s Sonic Journals: Concordance —150 Years of Charles Ives. Piano Sonata No. 2: “Concord, Mass., 1840 – 1860” The Owsley Stanley Foundation presents Bear’s Sonic Journals: Concordance — 150 Years of Charles Ives, a two-CD release celebrating the legacy of visionary American composer Charles Ives. Set for release on December 15, 2025, the collection bridges… Continue reading Bear’s Sonic Journals: Concordance Celebrates Charles Ives with Historic Recordings
Photo: David Shayne and Drew Levin People Magazine premiered a new video from GRAMMY Award-winning banjoists Steve Martin and Alison Brown, released in support of their chart-topping single “New Cluck Old Hen.” The video features the all-female powerhouse bluegrass quartet Della Mae on a reworking of the traditional Appalachian folk song “Cluck Old Hen,” filmed… Continue reading Steve Martin & Alison Brown Share “New Cluck Old Hen” Video Featuring Della Mae
Photo: Courtesy of Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street Playing The Dead and Mark Karan’s Budz Headline Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street This Friday, April 3 at O’Reilly’s in San Francisco On Friday, April 3, 2026, a special installment of Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street—a monthly celebration of music and the enduring legacy… Continue reading Grateful First Fridays Returns to Haight Street with Playing The Dead and Mark Karan’s Budz
Moon River At Sea, in association with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for 25 years, has announced the stacked event schedule for its upcoming inaugural voyage, sailing November 11-15, 2026, from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Jewel. Reservations are available now exclusively at www.moonriveratsea.com. The first 400 cabins booked secure… Continue reading Drew Holcomb and Sixthman Announce Full Lineup & Activities for “Moon River at Sea” Cruise this Fall
