photo by Gabriel David Barkin Grahame Lesh and a mighty crew of fabulously talented friends played four consecutive shows in the San Francisco Bay Area this past weekend. The annual Unbroken Chain benefit shows were billed as A Celebration of the Life & Music of Phil Lesh – with (as the promo materials said) “additional… Continue reading Grahame Lesh & Friends Keep the Chain Unbroken in San Francisco
A Carrie Bradshaw–inspired take on LaMP live at Garcia’s Chicago—full setlist, show recap, and reflections on music, connection, and community.
Bay Area roots and bluegrass band Hot Buttered Rum has shared a new music video for their song “Not Falling For It,” which was released in 2025 on the band’s album Uphill Highway. “The clips are footage from protest marches of the last 115 years. The earliest are from the Women’s Suffrage Procession in 1913.… Continue reading “Not Falling For It”: Hot Buttered Rum Deliver a Powerful Call to Action
Smalltown Gathering is thrilled to announce the dates and lineup for the 2nd annual installation. Now extended to three days instead of two, which means even more music (and gospel yoga) through Sunday. The festival will once again take place at Riverside Park in the heart of downtown Salida, creating the perfect backdrop for a… Continue reading 2nd Annual Smalltown Gathering Announces 2026 Dates and Lineup
SF Bay Area, CA — Thrilled that their newly released singles are getting national radio airplay and moving up the Top 100 Americana Singles and Top 100 AAA Singles Charts, Wreckless Strangers continue their album release celebration with several shows in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Lucca Bar & Grill in Benicia, the newly… Continue reading Wreckless Strangers Announce Bay Area Shows Supporting Dirty Souls
photo credit: Dawn Kingston (Boston) The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame has 12 new members this morning after a late-night celebration in Boston filled with heartfelt speeches, stories, and incredible live music. The Induction Celebration at the Boch Center Wang Theatre honored the careers of Jackson Browne, Judy Collins, Tom Paxton, Tom Rush, Neil… Continue reading Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Inducts 12 Legends in Boston Ceremony
“The Grateful Dead” Dressing Room Plaque (March 25, 2026) – Julien’s Auctions, the world’s leading celebrity memorabilia auction house, is proud to present Treasures From The Golden Road Featuring The Property From “Big Steve,” “Ram Rod” & Trixie Garcia, an extraordinary offering of more than 300 pieces from the inner circle of the Grateful Dead… Continue reading Julien’s Auctions Announces Treasures From The Golden Road Grateful Dead Auction
Toronto-based psychedelic rock and roll band Zuffalo will release their new single “Digging a Hole” on April 21, 2026, a groovy preview of their third full-length album Flock of the Town (out May 29, 2026). Recorded live off the floor in New Hamburg, Ontario, “Digging a Hole” captures Zuffalo’s unique fusion of retro rock, funky… Continue reading Zuffalo Announce New Single “Digging a Hole” Ahead of Third Album
photo credit: Max Wagner Critically acclaimed and much beloved folk duo The Milk Carton Kids—Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan—share their new song, “I’ll Go Home From Here,” today; Listen/share HERE. “It’s so easy to feel disconnected, exhausted, like no matter how much we do it will never be enough and we’ll never be able… Continue reading The Milk Carton Kids Share “I’ll Go Home From Here” from New Album
When Nashville artist Levi Foster flew to Los Angeles carrying a 1966 Martin guitar and a stack of restless songs that didn’t quite fit Nashville’s modern mold, he wasn’t chasing polish, he was chasing freedom. The result is Foster’s second full-length album Appalachian Funk Tree, produced by outlaw-country torchbearer Shooter Jennings at the legendary Sunset Sound in Hollywood.… Continue reading Levi Foster Announces Appalachian Funk Tree, Shares “Fat Elvis” Single
