Cartoons are a joyful, essential part of the American experience. From the beloved Saturday morning antics of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in the ‘40s and ‘50s to today’s inspired anime, they express wild swings of energy and emotion, explosive triumphs, and deserved defeats. One element of the cartoons that we’ve recently recognized is the genius of the music that underscores them, a mash-up of classical, jazz, pop, folk, and everything in between.

MerleFest, presented by Window World, has announced the initial lineup for its 36th annual event, taking place April 25-28, 2024, on the campus of Wilkes Community College. Leading the breadth of can’t-miss performances this year are Grammy-winning rogue-folk ensemble Old Crow Medicine Show (celebrating both their 25th anniversary and nearly 25 years since their MerleFest debut in 2000), Red Dirt stalwarts Turnpike Troubadours, decorated blues-rock duo The Teskey Brothers, and recently reunited bluegrass sensation Nickel Creek.

Step back in time with Cascando, the Limerick band with a sound so authentically 60s, you'll swear they've got a time machine. The group is set to release their new single, "Jimmy Boy," on November 29th, capturing the essence of blues, rock, and folk in a riveting blend that evokes the spirits of The Beatles, The Animals, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Bob Dylan.

AEG Presents is ecstatic to reveal the live performance of the acclaimed SHANE SMITH & THE SAINTS, joined by 49 WINCHESTER and HAYES CARLL at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Fans are invited to experience an evening of robust storytelling and a blend of genres from these stellar artists.

Location: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80401
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Doors Open: 5pm
Show Time: 6pm

Shakedown Street, Colorado's premier Grateful Dead tribute band, is set to commemorate their 37-year run with a celebratory show at the Boulder Theater on Friday, January 26, 2024. This anniversary event is a nod to their storied history and the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead’s music.

Following his widely successful breakthrough year, critically acclaimed Vermont singer and songwriter Noah Kahan receives a GRAMMY® Award nomination for Best New Artist.

Big Head Todd and The Monsters are returning to Morrison, CO, for their annual Red Rocks show on June 8, 2024. Joining them will be The Wallflowers. Tickets go on sale on the following dates:

Artist Presale: Tuesday, November 14 at 10 AM MT
All Presales End: Thursday, November 16 at 10 PM MT
Public On Sale: Friday, November 17 at 10 AM MT

Congratulations to Smithsonian Folkways Recordings on their four GRAMMY nominations this year - the iconic label's 75th.

The four nominations join 30 previous Folkways nominations, and 9 wins to date. The Folkways catalog also contains 11 lifetime achievement award recipients.

TR3 has announced it will go back on the road early next year in support of a new studio album due January 19. Fronted by two-time GRAMMY-nominee and Dave Matthews collaborator Tim Reynolds, the illustrious trio promises a jam packed season ahead with expanded tour dates and the arrival of Watch It, the group’s forthcoming full-length release. Reynolds and co.

On Friday, November 10, 2023, The Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 2024 GRAMMY Awards. Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone "Kingfish" Ingram's new album, Live In London, is nominated for a GRAMMY Award in the Contemporary Blues category. All three of Kingfish's albums – 2019's Kingfish, 2021's GRAMMY-winning 662, and now Live In London – have received GRAMMY nominations.