Bay Philharmonic (formerly Fremont Symphony) presents Bay Phil Plays Beethoven on June 3 and 4 in Union City. The two high-energy performances will feature internationally award-winning pianist, improviser, and composer Charlie Albright, visionary conductor Jung-Ho Pak, along with the highly entertaining 50-piece Bay Philharmonic. Tickets are $35 to $67 and are available on the Bay Philharmonic website, bayphil.org.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Joy Oladokun’s anticipated new album, Proof of Life, is out today via Amigo Records/Verve Forecast/Republic Records. Stream/purchase HERE.

Grace Potter, The Record Company, Devon Allman Project with special guests Anders Osborne, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall, Drive By Truckers, Galactic, Samantha Fish featuring Jesse Dayton, Blood Brothers with Mike Zito and Albert Castigila, Cedric Burnside, Shemekia Copeland, Jimmy Carpenter, Robert Jon & The Wreck.

With their brand new album Home Is Where The Heart Is, the Davisson Brothers Band set out to paint a clear picture of their homeland. Created like a declaration of musical independence—a national anthem for the Appalachian way of life—Home Is Where The Heart Is is the masterpiece the band has worked toward their whole career, and after working hard to earn the respect of their peers, it wasn’t done alone.

Renowned singer, songwriter, musician, artist and best-selling author Josh Ritter’s anticipated new album, Spectral Lines, is out today via Thirty Tigers. Stream/purchase HERE.

Grammy nominated duo The Milk Carton Kids are debuting the new track “North Country Ride” off their forthcoming record I Only See The Moon, due May 19 via Far Cry Records in partnership with Thirty Tigers. Stream/share the song HERE and pre-order/pre-save the album HERE.

Saxophonist Dave McMurray and vocalist Jamey Johnson have collaborated on an epic new rendition of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter’s “To Lay Me Down,” which also features contributions from pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz, guitarist Larry Campbell, and bassist Don Was.

South Main announces Leftover Salmon on The LAWN, the official release party of the band’s new album, Grass Roots, taking place May 26-28 during Paddlefest Weekend at the Surf Hotel’s outdoor venue. The 3-day festival will also feature supporting artists Daniel Rodriguez, Clay Street Unit, Pink Talking Fish, and Mark Morris. The festivities will include river competitions and afterparties in the Surf Hotel’s Ivy Ballroom featuring Rapidgrass on Friday night, and Pink Talking Fish on Saturday.

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings collaborates with legendary artist Willie Nelson on “California Sober”—watch the official music video HERE. Released today in celebration of Nelson’s 90th birthday, the single is Strings’ first new music since partnering with venerable label, Reprise Records.

Bluegrass Music TV and Man-Do-Lin Productions are pleased to announce their association with producers of Bluegrass Country Soul, Inc. which will bring the legendary live recording on video to the Country Road TV Network and for the first time will make the music available for Bluegrass music fans and all music lovers of traditional music to enjoy on audio digital streaming via Syntax Creative.