Lincoln Hall is dressed in its holiday regalia, helping the merchants along Lincoln Avenue transform the area from business as usual to a scene straight out of a holiday movie. Light snow is falling as I glance at the marquee: “Tonight: Joe Marcinek and Liquid Soul.” I’m intrigued by tonight’s lineup.

Winter has finally arrived in the Windy City. As the temperature drops, the streets come alive with the colors of the impending holidays, while brightly colored toy soldiers stand guard over shiny ornaments. The first celebrations of the season have reached the city, but the biting wind keeps shoppers and revelers moving quickly, seeking refuge indoors. What better time to take in a concert?

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Patrick Davis proudly announces the release of his latest studio album, Carolina When I Die, out today on BOC. With a storied career spanning more than two decades—encompassing both his work as a revered solo artist and a songwriter for luminaries like Guy Clark and Jimmy Buffett—Davis’ music has long been celebrated for its honesty, depth, and unmistakable Southern flair.

The influence of 1960s rock legends Moby Grape has long been acknowledged by a diverse range of artists, from Robert Plant and Little Steven to Beck, Chrissie Hynde, Cat Power, and Jeff Tweedy. The band’s five distinct songwriters created a timeless musical tapestry that continues to resonate with new generations. Yet, while Moby Grape’s legacy thrives, one of its most integral members—bassist and singer Bob Mosley—never received the recognition he deserved for his 1972 Warner Bros. solo debut Bob Mosley… until now.

Today, the RIAA multi-Platinum certified rock band The Revivalists release their expanded Deluxe Edition of their critically acclaimed 2023 album Pour It Out Into The Night. The album introduces fresh takes on the album’s standout tracks, featuring new collaborations with New Orleans icons Big Freedia and Mannie Fresh, as well as reimagined versions from the band’s recent tour mates, including flipturn, Dawes, and The Head And The Heart.

As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce it has expanded its partnership with Jimmy Page, one of the most influential musicians in history and co-founder of one of the biggest bands of all time, Led Zeppelin. Introducing the Jimmy Page EDS-1275 Doubleneck VOS from Gibson Custom.

Another Planet Entertainment is pleased to announce the next installment of the Golden Gate Park Concerts series with multi-Platinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning performer Zach Bryan featuring special guests Kings of Leon and more to be announced. This show, produced in association with AEG, takes place on Friday, August 15, 2025 from 3pm - 10pm.

GRAMMY Award-winning progressive bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters close out another active year with several key announcements: an upcoming East Coast run of tour dates slated for March 2025, a brand-new gold-colored variant of their Dust the Halls holiday album, and continued chart success as their newly released cover EP, Undercover, Vol. 3, remains at #8 on the Billboard Bluegrass Album Charts.

Ah, December 8th—this date heralds the birth of the one and only James Oscar Smith, born in 1928, a man who took the Hammond B-3 organ and made it shout, cry, and testify to the heavens. Today, at Grateful Web, we bow our heads and raise our hands to the legacy of Jimmy Smith—a musician whose soul-laden grooves connected the dots between jazz and the electric charge of 1960s soul, forever altering the musical landscape.

The Blues Foundation kicks off its 40th year by honoring the 2025 Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Award recipients during International Blues Challenge (IBC) week, January 7–11, 2025.

The esteemed KBA Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to advancing the art and commerce of blues music. This year's honorees include: