For those of us born at least a half-century ago, the memory burns bright of listening to AM radio in the dark of night, when the big stations could boost their transmission power and beam music and news far beyond their daytime range. It feels as distant from today’s hyper-connected world as crossing the prairie in a covered wagon, yet tuning in to Chicago’s WLS from Florida was as close to the internet as we had—think Elvis Costello’s “Radio, Radio.”

GRAMMY® Award-winning blues, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, and R&B musician Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has unveiled his much-anticipated new album, Hard Road, arriving via his own Red Zero Records on Friday, September 26. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now.

Goose have announced the second iteration of their annual destination festival, Viva El Gonzo, produced by 100x Hospitality and set for May 7-9, 2026 in San José del Cabo, Mexico. A three-day music and arts festival held in a sacred tropical oasis on the southern tip of the Baja California desert, Viva El Gonzo will see Goose playing all three nights, joined by an all-star assembly of special guests for an immersive musical experience like no other.

The San Francisco Giants and Relix are teaming up to present The Heart of Town, a special three-night concert series celebrating the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary and the enduring spirit of San Francisco. Hosted by Grahame Lesh & Friends, the shows will take place July 31–August 2 at Pier 48 in Mission Rock, located just steps from Oracle Park.

Dropkick Murphys are returning to their roots to celebrate the July 4 release of their 13th studio album, For The People.

The band invites fans from around New England and elsewhere to join them at the free For The People Album Release Show on Saturday, July 12 in Quincy, Massachusetts, where the band formed in 1996. This free hometown event is in connection with the Quincy400, celebrating the 400th year of the city’s settlement.

Oscar and two-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop launched his illustrious career with his debut smash album Careless in 1976. Now, he’s closing the chapter on 50 remarkable years in the music industry with his 20th and final album THIMK, out August 15 - a lifetime of stories captured in one unforgettable album.

Known for blending their bluegrass roots with futuristic grooves and rock and roll energy, Kansas City Americana outfit MoonShroom has made a lively start to their promising career by sharing their infectious energy with audiences far and wide.

Today, Bootsy Collins releases a high-energy remix of fan-favorite song “Bubble Pop” from his critically acclaimed record Album of the Year #1 Funkateer (April 11) on Bootzilla Records / Roc Nation. The funk legend tapped chart-topping DJ and producer Mousse T. for a sped-up, even funkier version of the joyous track that also features Ice Cube, Fantaazma, and Brother Nature – listen here. 

The 62nd Philadelphia Folk Festival is excited to announce the complete lineup of artists performing on the Main Stage Evening Concerts during the weekend of August 15-17 at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township. Newly added artists include Alejandro Escovedo; Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole; Eileen Ivers; The Gibson Brothers; The Lee Boys; and Ordinary Elephant. Veteran Philadelphia area singer-songwriter, John Flynn, will emcee the Main Stage for the festival weekend as well as perform.
 

Today, Nashville's GRAMMY-nominated all-female bluegrass band Sister Sadie release their highly anticipated fourth studio album, All Will Be Well, their second release for preeminent bluegrass label Mountain Home Music Company.