September 3rd, 1977, signifies the day my journey into the Grateful Dead culture began. At 15 years old, I wasn’t sure what I was getting involved in, but I took a chance anyway. It was a time in my life full of exploration and adventure, and all of these other people, including the band, seemed to be on the same path. There were no high-tech amenities like we have today. The people were the device, and we all moved carefully and respectfully around the planet, looking for our bliss.

My Morning Jacket are inviting fans from around the world to experience their first headline tour in six years LIVE on September 11 from one of two iconic Forest Hills Stadium shows exclusively via nugs.net. For information on tickets and bundle packages, please visit nugs.net/mymorningjacket.

Vermont’s own Twiddle will perform at the Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ this weekend, bringing their tasty jams and positive vibes to the Garden State. This outdoor show is the third in their stealthy fall tour and the first performance for the band at this venue. It is sure to result in many smiles.

In November of 2019, Chris and Rich Robinson announced that in 2020, the two would reunite and bring the rock and roll force of The Black Crowes on a cross-country tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the group’s inaugural powerhouse album Shake Your Money Maker. The tour was to cover the continental United States and bring the southern love back to the fans who had been calling for a long-awaited reunion.

Tom Scholz of Boston co-hosts Rock Classics Radio with Jenn on Apple Music Hits as he celebrates the 45th anniversary of the band’s eponymous album and takes listeners through the hits that inspired him, from The Kinks and Led Zeppelin, to Jeff Beck, Deep Purple, and more. He also talks about ‘Foreplay’ being Boston’s first complete work, and when he realized ‘More Than A Feeling’ was an impactful song in rock history.

Tom Scholz on wishing he could meet Jeff Beck

Nonprofit philanthropic organization, Live Music Society (LMS) announced a third round of grants to be awarded this fall to live music venues across the United States with a maximum sellable capacity of 300. Grant applications will be accepted from September 28 – October 20, 2021 via the organization’s website.
 

The annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival returns to the Green on Saturday, September 18, from noon until 10:00 p.m. Canceled because of the pandemic in 2020, this year’s free concert pays tribute to one of its founders Linda Kiger Smith and Mike Fabrizio, a longtime member of the festival committee, both of whom passed away in June. An initiative by Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty, the Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival is made possible by the generous support of a long list of sponsors.
 

After nearly six decades, a private recording of a rare, nightclub performance by John Coltrane of his magnum opus, A Love Supreme, is set for commercial release.

Last weekend’s Railbird Festival which took place at Keeneland Horse Racing Course in Lexington, Kentucky, took some hard hits from the media as the first day seemed to be filled with long lines, high temperatures, and lots of thirsty concertgoers. It was the second time the festival has been held, after being forced to cancel the 2020 event due to the pandemic.

Indie Jam Band Lucid Phase has released their new bluegrass single “People In My Life” featuring established violinist, Nora Germain. It follows their previous single, “Wind Is Gone”, released in July and comes ahead of their upcoming second studio album, Orchid Thief, due to release later this Fall.