Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (HSB) is very proud to share the initial lineup for its silver anniversary in San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park from Friday, October 3 to Sunday, October 5. Now in its 25th year, the free music festival will once again present a truly eclectic bill of top performers spanning an array of… Continue reading Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First of 25th Anniversary Lineup
The Bob Dylan Center and New York University have announced The Gallatin Galleries as the destination for a special adaptation of the center’s exhibition, “How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and his Changing Times, 1961–1964.” The exhibit, which opens August 25 and runs through October 15, traces key moments from Bob Dylan’s early career and… Continue reading New York University lands first traveling exhibition from Bob Dylan Center with “How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and his Changing Times, 1961–1964”
Garcia Hand Picked (GHP), the cannabis line created by the Garcia family to honor Jerry Garcia‘s enduring legacy, has partnered with Northern California retailer Solful for a one‑month, limited‑edition release timed to Jerry Week and the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. From July 25 through August 25, the special drop will be available exclusively… Continue reading Garcia Hand Picked & Solful Unite for Jerry Week with Limited‑Edition Pre‑Rolls Honoring 60 Years of the Grateful Dead
Major League Baseball is tuning up the ballparks for a fresh round of Jerry Garcia Tribute Nights, honoring what would have been the beloved guitarist’s 83rd birthday with music‑infused match‑ups, fan giveaways, and a charitable twist. This year’s celebration features twin dates on the diamond: Thursday, August 8 – Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY… Continue reading Summer of Love Goes to Bat
Rock‑and‑roll rumors of death have been exaggerated for decades, but step inside any dimly lit club in Portland and you’ll feel its pulse kicking like a stubborn bass drum. That lifeblood courses loudest right now through Chris Margolin & The Contraband, a Northwest foursome that introduced themselves last year with the riff‑packed Carnival Station. If… Continue reading Rock’s Pulse Thunders Down David St
Part of the Terrapin Roadshow series, a fine ensemble of talented musicians with shared music pedigrees gathered on July 19 at a 500‑capacity amphitheater in San Rafael, California, for a two‑set, kaleidoscopic performance of (mostly) Grateful Dead music. This was the second of three weekend shows at the venue, typically utilized by the Marin Shakespeare… Continue reading Terrapin All-Stars Utilize Bay Area Shakespeare Theater for Celebration of the ‘Terrapin Nation’
On July 13, 2025, the Vina Robles Amphitheatre buzzed with excitement as a sold‑out crowd gathered for the eagerly awaited Happy Together Show—a nostalgic celebration of 1960s music presented by the stars of the 2025 Happy Together Tour. The evening featured legendary acts including The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett, The… Continue reading Classic Crooners Keep the Crowd Happy Together
The Fourth of July is a celebration that represents the soul of this country in the heart of many Americans. It is a time when we recognize our historical ability to overcome the odds and make good through perseverance and industry and it is these qualities that have made this nation great. Although some do… Continue reading Blues Traveler + Gin Blossoms + Spin Doctors | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 7/4/2025
Ozzy Osbourne‘s voice was the sound of the forbidden door creaking open-then slamming shut with a riff that rattled the windows. News that he slipped away this morning, surrounded by his family’s love, feels surreal to anyone who first learned the true weight of an electric guitar through Paranoid. I was one of those kids:… Continue reading A Birmingham howl that rewired rock‑and‑roll
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, the psychedelic-funk trailblazers celebrated for their incendiary live shows, relentless touring, and devoted fan base, today announce their eighth studio album, Feed The Fire, set for release on October 3, 2025, via No Coincidence Records. Alongside the album reveal, the band unleashes the electrifying first single, “Calm Before the Storm” –… Continue reading PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG IGNITE NEW ERA WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM: FEED THE FIRE
