Robert Earl Keen links back up with Lost Highway Records for the 25th anniversary reissue of Gravitational Forces. Some records arrive loudly and demand attention, and others settle in slowly, revealing themselves over time. Robert Earl Keen’s Gravitational Forces, released in 2001, belongs firmly in the latter category. Amidst a rapidly changing world at the… Continue reading Robert Earl Keen Announces 25th Anniversary Gravitational Forces Reissue
Avon FreeFall Bluegrass Festival 2026 The full 2026 Avon FreeFall Bluegrass Festival lineup is here. Set for October 9–11, 2026, in the heart of the valley at Nottingham Park in Avon, Colorado, the festival will bring three days of bluegrass, roots, mountain music, and special collaborations to one of Colorado’s most scenic fall settings. Additional… Continue reading Avon FreeFall Bluegrass Festival Reveals Full 2026 Lineup
Photo: Courtesy of Benjamin Schultz Benjamin Schultz, the multi-instrumentalist, producer, and rock and roll lifer who jammed with Jimi Hendrix at 17 and produced Buddy Miles at the height of his powers, returns with one of the most ambitious recordings of his career: a cinematic reinterpretation of Led Zeppelin’s “The Rain Song” featuring powerhouse vocalist… Continue reading Benjamin Schultz Reimagines Led Zeppelin’s “The Rain Song”
Captain Mitarotonda | Goose | photos by Jake Cudek In November of 2025, the east coast force known as Goose announced a short but stout April tour that would have the group hitting 10 cities with 13 shows over 16 days, all of which was enough to have any fan salivating with the choices. Throw… Continue reading Goose Opens Sold-Out Two-Night Saenger Theatre Run in New Orleans
Photo: Courtesy of Marcus Bird Joe Bonamassa has released two new live singles, “Bad Penny (Live)” and “Back On My Stompin’ Ground (Live)” from his upcoming album and concert film The Spirit Of Rory Live From Cork, arriving June 19th via J&R Adventures. Recorded during Bonamassa’s sold-out tribute performances in Cork, Ireland, the songs continue… Continue reading Joe Bonamassa Shares Two New Live Singles From The Spirit Of Rory
Photo by gweb John Kadlecik has shared a rundown of most of his summer shows, including performances with Melvin Seals, Sages & Spirits, DeadPhish Orchestra, Furthurmore, and solo shows. A few more dates may still be added. Fans can visit the schedule page on Kadlecik’s website for more details and ticket links: johnkmusic.net/schedule.html. Known for… Continue reading John Kadlecik Shares Summer 2026 Show Rundown
Headband Henny | photos by Dan Ward Bell’s Spring Series final night brought out a large crowd looking to start the warm-weather music season off right. The series, the brainchild of Bell’s own Racheal Reinholtz, brings local artists to Bell’s wonderful backroom to perform on their professional stage. This year’s final event was meant to… Continue reading Bell’s Spring Series Finale Brings Local Kalamazoo Talent
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES 11x Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile’s new song, “Life On The Run,” is out today—listen/share HERE. Written with Aaron Dessner and produced by Carlile, Dessner, and Andrew Watt, the song finds Carlile turning inward with a renewed sense of discovery and adventure. The release coincides with the launch of a new… Continue reading Brandi Carlile’s new single “Life On The Run” out today
There are certain records that quietly reshape the future of a genre. Del and the Boys was one of them. On July 10, McCoury Music will celebrate the legacy of Del and the Boys with a newly expanded anniversary edition available on CD and digital platforms. The first single, “They Just Don’t Make the Blues… Continue reading The Del McCoury Band Revisits a Defining Era with Del and the Boys 25th Anniversary Reissue
Photo: Courtesy of Da Capo Da Capo publishing announces Blow by Blow: The Jeff Beck Story by Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill, the first biography to fully capture the life, music, and mystery of this singular artist. Drawing on more than 30 hours of original interviews with Beck, along with extensive conversations with friends and… Continue reading Blow by Blow: The Jeff Beck Story Arrives July 14
