British blues-rock star Joanne Shaw Taylor continues her acoustic series with today’s release of “Grayer Shade Of Blue (Acoustic)” – a sparse and soul-baring reimagining of one of the most personal tracks from her acclaimed studio album Black & Gold. Out now via Journeyman Records, the new version finds Joanne distilling the heartbreak and introspection… Continue reading Joanne Shaw Taylor Revisits Fan-Favorite “Grayer Shade Of Blue” With Soul-Stirring New Acoustic Single
DelFest, the premier annual bluegrass and roots music festival founded and hosted by bluegrass icon Del McCoury and his family, has announced 2026 dates and is now on sale with Super Early Bird tickets. Tickets are on sale now through August 15, or while supplies last. Returning to the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland… Continue reading Limited DelFest 2026 Tickets On Sale, and a 2025 Retrospective on nugs.net
Marcie Campbell, wife of legendary American rock guitarist Mike Campbell, is out on tour with her husband this summer. And, just like his band The Dirty Knobs, she’s making some noise every night, all right. At the Columbus, Ohio, venue KEMBA Live! – where the Knobs made a Saturday night stop on August 2 –… Continue reading Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Makin’ Special Noises on Summer Tour
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
