When Hot first hit the airwaves in 1996, it didn’t just ignite excitement — it sparked a cultural bonfire. With its infectious blend of swing, jazz, Delta blues, and Southern storytelling, Hot rocketed the Squirrel Nut Zippers from the underground scene of Chapel Hill, NC, to the national stage, achieving Platinum status and defining a… Continue reading Squirrel Nut Zippers to Celebrate 30 Years of Hot: The Album that Set the World on Fire
Photo credit: Lance Wilson The Band of Heathens have claimed the No. 1 spot on the official Americana charts with both their single “Take The Cake,” as well as their landmark new album Country Sides which simultaneously rise to No. 1 on both stops —topping both charts simultaneously is a career first and milestone moment… Continue reading The Band of Heathens Hit No. 1 on Americana Charts with “Take The Cake” and Country Sides
The much-anticipated NEA Jazz Masters concert returns to Flushing Town Hall on Friday, March 20, with NEA Jazz Masters: A Tribute to Miles Davis. Led by the legendary Jimmy Owens, the evening will honor the jazz icon who would have turned 100 this year. Owens, an NEA Jazz Master and a virtuoso on the trumpet… Continue reading Beloved NEA Jazz Masters Concert Returns to Flushing Town Hall in March with A Miles Davis Tribute
For over 18 years, DelFest has established itself as a premier, nationally-acclaimed roots music festival. Founded by bluegrass icon Del McCoury and his family, DelFest returns to the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD over Memorial Day Weekend. And once again, it offers a music experience that proves there is truly no place on earth… Continue reading DelFest 2026 Announces After Dark Lineup Featuring Marty Stuart, Stringdusters & Travelin’ McCourys
“Dubbuyuh-O-M-A-N,” sings the legendary voice of Tony Joe White over a thumping kick drum and bass line, meticulously arranged by desert disco DJ duo Flying Mojito Bros. The track, simply dubbed “WOMAN”, sets the tone as the opening number from the duo’s new album of Tony Joe White remixes, The Swamp Fox. “This is a… Continue reading Flying Mojito Bros Unearth Tony Joe White Rarity “WOMAN” Ahead of The Swamp Fox Remix Album
Bruce Hornsby brings his celebrated band The Noisemakers to Boulder this fall when the Indigo Park Tour stops at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Presented by Z2 Entertainment, the evening promises a journey through Hornsby’s remarkable musical career alongside new material from his forthcoming album Indigo Park, arriving April 3, 2026.… Continue reading Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Bring Indigo Park Tour to Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder
Earl Scruggs Music Festival returns to Mill Spring, NC on September 4–6, 2026 for its fifth annual Labor Day Weekend celebration at Tryon International Equestrian Center (Tryon International). In honor of its namesake, three-finger banjo pioneer Earl Scruggs, this year’s festival features headliners who encapsulate the past, present, and future of American roots music. North… Continue reading Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2026 Returns to North Carolina with Avett Brothers, Greensky Bluegrass & Béla Fleck
South Jersey craft beer bellwether Tonewood Brewing, in partnership with Rising Sun Presents, have tapped Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, LaMP, Grace Bowers, and many more to take the stage for ‘Tonewood 10: Island Jam’, a milestone anniversary celebration and one-day music festival taking place at Veterans Island in Cooper River Park, in Camden County, NJ on June 6, 2026. As… Continue reading Tonewood Brewing Celebrates Ten Years With “Tonewood 10: Island Jam” Featuring Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, LaMP, Grace Bowers And Many More
A newly unearthed and fully restored recording of Thelonious Monk’s 1967 Paris concert — long considered one of the most elusive performances of his European tour — will finally see official release. Monk Live in Paris, 1967 Volume One will be available on 180-gram vinyl and digital platforms on April 24, 2026 via the Thelonious… Continue reading Unearthed Thelonious Monk 1967 Paris Concert to Be Released as Monk Live in Paris
Following a breakout 2025 season and their IBMA Momentum Artist of the Year win, Mountain Grass Unit have expanded their 2026 “Dog’s Out The Cage Tour” with a new run of summer dates, including marquee headlining shows, major festival appearances, and select amphitheater performances supporting Dierks Bentley. The announcement follows a packed weekend at WinterWonderGrass… Continue reading MOUNTAIN GRASS UNIT EXPANDS 2026 “DOG’S OUT THE CAGE TOUR”
