Critically acclaimed American guitarist and vocalist Samantha Fish is pleased to announce her February and March 2026 “Paper Doll” UK Tour. Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am on Wednesday 6 August via planetrock.com. Password: SAMANTHA2026 Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 8 August at Altickets.com and SamanthaFish.com. Tickets for the Edinburgh… Continue reading Samantha Fish announces "Paper Doll" February & March 2026 UK Tour
The dash on a gravestone represents that bittersweet span from birth to when we leave this plane of existence. What we leave behind becomes memories—and even those fade. We brush against immortality only when our contributions inspire people to remember. No one alive today heard Mozart perform a piano sonata, yet his sonatas are played… Continue reading Still Dancing in the Days Between
The El Paso, Texas husband-and-wife acoustic duo The Division Men have announced their fourth album on Germany’s Motor Music, with U.S. release via Buena Buena. The album is set to be released Friday, August 22, 2025. “Hymns and Fiery Dances” includes Rafael Gayol (Leonard Cohen), Rick G. Nelson (Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers, Polyphonic Spree, St.… Continue reading The Division Men Announce “Hymns and Fiery Dances” — Out August 22, 2025 (Motor Music/Buena Buena)
With just over two months to go, LEAF Global Arts announces the headliners and official poster for the 30th-year celebration of LEAF Festival, returning October 16–19, 2025 to Lake Eden, Swannanoa | Black Mountain, NC. After pivoting and revisioning through COVID, Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, and NEA budget cuts, this milestone year stands… Continue reading LEAF Festival Celebrates 30th Year Celebration October 16-19
Nine-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist, composer and bandleader Christian McBride is giving fans a glimpse into the creative energy and collaborative spirit that will define Christian McBride’s World at Sea, his week-long music cruise that sails from January 20–27, 2026. Starting this summer and continuing through October, McBride unveils a series of projects with artists who… Continue reading Christian McBride Gives Fans a Preview of McBride’s World at Sea Via New Musical Collabs with Samara Joy, Ledisi, Cécile McLorin Salvant and José James
‘Have at It!‘, out today, is the foot-stomping new single & title track from Irish-American duo DUG‘s upcoming debut album, releasing on Sept 19, 2025. This vibrant single is accompanied by a stunning B-Side cover of the Ian Felice song “In Memoriam”, in addition to the band’s first official music video, also out today. Watch… Continue reading NEW SINGLE AND ALBUM TITLE TRACK, ‘HAVE AT IT!’ RELEASED AUGUST 7, 2025
Jamie McKeogh, frontman of acclaimed Irish bluegrass band JigJam joined GRAMMY Award-winner Sierra Ferrell on stage last week to perform “Somebody Loves You Darling” during her Lollapalooza aftershow at Metro Chicago. The set also featured a surprise appearance by Academy Award-nominated actor John C. Reilly. The on-stage collaboration comes as JigJam wraps their North American… Continue reading JIGJAM JOINS SIERRA FERRELL ON STAGE AT LOLLAPALOOZA SHOW, ALONGSIDE JOHN C. REILLY
The New Blues Festival IX makes its triumphant return to downtown Long Beach’s scenic Shoreline Aquatic Park (200 Aquarium Way) on Saturday and Sunday, August 23–24, 2025. This year’s premier attraction is internationally renowned blues-funk guitarist Ana Popovic, headlining Saturday, August 23, just ahead of the September release of her new album Dance to the… Continue reading Blues-Funk Guitar Powerhouse Ana Popovic Headlines New Blues Festival IX
To borrow an oft-overused, but largely appropriate phrase: “If you build it, they will come.” And when Americana pioneer and proud Texan Robert Earl Keen recently announced a benefit concert to raise money for his beloved Hill Country neighbors, tickets sold out in under five minutes. Today, Buc-ee’s Presents Robert Earl Keen & Friends: Applause… Continue reading Free Watch-From-Home Options Announced For Sold Out August 28th Benefit, Buc-ee’s Presents Robert Earl Keen & Friends: Applause For The Cause
The 31st Spirit of Woodstock Festival will light up Mirapuri from August 6–10, 2025 with five highlight days of the Free Music Revolution—a celebration of open-air concerts, global community, and the festival’s signature mix of music, culture, and togetherness. In addition to continuous live music on multiple stages, the festival features Mirapuri’s one and only… Continue reading Spirit of Woodstock Festival 2025 Returns to Mirapuri, Italy
