This year's 23rd Annual Blues From The Top Festival features an eclectic, wonderful lineup: JJ Grey & Mofro, Little Feat, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, The Record Company, Sonny Landreth, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers, Southern Avenue, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, plus many more.

With their highly anticipated debut album Back to Back arriving this Friday, April 25th, Vermont-based singer-songwriter Reid Parsons (they/she) shares one final preview: the glowing, intricately crafted single “Lightbulb.” Romantic, sinewy, and quietly radiant, “Lightbulb” is a celebration of enduring love and the subtle magic tucked inside life’s simplest moments.

5x Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Mary Chapin Carpenter will release her anticipated new album Personal History on June 6 (pre-order). In advance of the release, the album song “Bitter Ender” is out today—listen HERE.

Joel Timmons celebrated 4/20 in style by releasing a delightfully quirky music video for his infectious jam-rock track, "Turbo." The video, which premiered over the weekend, hilariously stars Joel's charismatic dog, Casper, and an entourage of canine friends acting out a comical recounting of a real-life incident involving Joel, his band, and the Cookeville Police Department in rural Tennessee.

Shoe Fest has announced the highly anticipated first round of artists for its 2025 event, promising an eclectic mix of legendary musicians, rising stars, and beloved returning acts. Scheduled for August 29-31, 2025, at Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See in Manteno, Illinois, Shoe Fest offers festival-goers an unforgettable weekend of music, community, and outdoor adventure.

Shakedown Vegas, the vibrant midway activation complementing Dead & Company’s 2025 Spring Residency at the Sphere, has officially reached its halfway mark—and organizers report momentum has never been stronger. Attendance has consistently surpassed initial projections, and attendee feedback confirms that “everybody is having a real good time!”

The Mishawaka Amphitheatre is thrilled to announce an epic three-night run with jam band legends The Disco Biscuits, set for September 5–7, 2025. Nestled along the scenic Poudre River in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the Mishawaka provides the perfect backdrop for what promises to be a weekend of transcendent performances, deep grooves, and unforgettable memories.

Jam powerhouse Spafford ended their Spring tour with the debut of a brand-new original song titled “High Beams.” The song was debuted at their packed out show this past weekend at Pisgah Brewing Company in scenic Black Mountain, North Carolina.

On Friday, July 11, 2025, the legendary Grateful Dead tribute band Shakedown Street brings its celebrated recreation of the July 13, 1984 Berkeley show to the Boulder Theater. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the performance kicking off at 8:00 p.m. General admission tickets—including free admission before 9 p.m.—are on sale now here.

Devon Allman and Ruf Records are thrilled to announce the joint release of a new star-studded album titled Blues Summit is due out this summer.  The album features all-star appearances from Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Larry McCray, Sierra Green, and more.