New Orleans powerhouse Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will hit the road this summer with a major run of 2026 tour dates. Today, the band announced an extensive run of 2026 summer tour dates, featuring a mix of highly anticipated festival appearances, the “Let’s Go Get ‘Em Tour” (Indianapolis through Denver) and a special co-headlining… Continue reading Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Announce 2026 Summer Tour Dates
Warren Haynes | Los Angeles, CA | February 17th, 2026 | photos by L. Paul Mann Warren Haynes doesn’t walk onstage so much as he settles into a room. On February 17th at the brand-new Blue Note on Sunset Boulevard, there was no arena glare, no festival thunder — just warm light, wood-paneled intimacy, and… Continue reading Warren Haynes Turns the Blue Note Into a Soulful Living Room During “Winter of Warren” Residency
Past notable winners include Charlie Parr, Dom Flemons, Ellis Paul, Jonatha Brooke, David Francey and more. Critically acclaimed acoustic folk group Weary Ramblers won top honors in the 22nd Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) with their song “Kentucky Never Seemed So Blue.” They also won the Best Country/Bluegrass Award. “We are honored to have… Continue reading Weary Ramblers Win Top Honors in 22nd Annual Acoustic Music Awards
Waynestock Outdoor Adventure & Music Festival is returning June 11–14, 2026, to the breathtaking New River Gorge in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Now in its annual tradition, this one-of-a-kind event weaves together outdoor adventure and live music into a communal festival experience that draws attendees back year after year. Held at Cantrell Ultimate Rafting Campground &… Continue reading Waynestock 2026 Outdoor Adventure & Music Festival Returns to the New River Gorge
Photo: Courtesy of Princess Theatre A couple of weeks ago I had the distinct pleasure of attending Don Was and The Pan Detroit Ensemble’s show at the beautiful and historic Princess Theatre in Decatur. Don remarked in his opening comments how beautiful the theater was. There was kind of a somber mood at first—Bob Weir… Continue reading Grooving With Don Was and The Pan Detroit Ensemble
With Diavola, her upcoming Blue Note debut album arriving May 1, Gabrielle Cavassa introduces herself in the best way possible, by letting the music unfold naturally. “Prisoner of Love,” the album’s first offering, moves at its own temperature, drawing the listener in without asking for attention. Cavassa’s voice is settled and open-toned, carrying the melody… Continue reading Gabrielle Cavassa Begins Her Debut Album with “Prisoner of Love”
Suzanne Vega | Santa Barbara, CA | February 14th, 2026 – photos by L. Paul Mann There is perhaps no better sanctuary for the “Queen of Folk-Pop” than the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. On February 14, 2026, as the city hummed with the predictable artifice of Valentine’s Day, Suzanne Vega offered something far… Continue reading Suzanne Vega Delivers Intimate Valentine’s Night at the Lobero Theatre
Don McLean | Lobero Theatre | Santa Barbara, CA | photos by L. Paul Mann There is a specific kind of magic that occurs when a legendary songwriter meets a venue that predates them by nearly a century. On Friday night, the historic Lobero Theatre provided the perfect velvet-lined backdrop for Don McLean, the “American… Continue reading Don McLean Proves the Music Never Died at Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theatre
Rodrigo y Gabriela will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark 2006 self-titled debut album with a very special new deluxe vinyl release. The limited edition 2xLP includes a new vinyl master of the original album plus the GRAMMY® Award-winning duo’s previously unreleased 2002 debut recording, Re-Foc, on vinyl for the first time ever. In… Continue reading Rodrigo y Gabriela Celebrate Debut Album 20th Anniversary with Deluxe Vinyl Release
Photo Credit: Macie Coleman The Red Clay Strays have announced a new series of headline dates, including shows at such iconic venues as Columbia, MD’s Merriweather Post Pavilion (July 30), Boston, MA’s TD Garden (August 1), and Atlanta, GA’s State Farm Arena (November 13). Special guests include The Revivalists and Haley Reinhart (July 30,… Continue reading The Red Clay Strays Announce New Headlining Shows
