AVLFest, Asheville’s premier multi-venue music marathon will return for its second annual celebration August 1-4, 2024. Presented by Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds, the encore to 2023’s knockout inaugural event will welcome over 250 artists across a vast spectrum of genres including rock, Americana, hip-hop, electronic, psychedelic, funk, blues, and more.

Z2 Entertainment, in collaboration with 97.3 KBCO, is thrilled to announce a landmark musical event featuring the legendary Peter Rowan alongside the dynamic Sam Grisman Project. This exclusive performance, set to take place at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium on Thursday, August 22, 2024, will celebrate the seminal music of Old and In the Way, among other treasured folk and bluegrass melodies.

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With their recent announcement of ALL THE GOOD TIMES: The Farewell Tour, GRAMMY® Award winners Nitty Gritty Dirt Band made it clear that their time spent on long bus rides and multi-city tours is finally winding down, but they also let fans know that this career-spanning celebration isn’t ending anytime soon. Today, the band is proud to announce additional tour dates, Nov. 7 & 8, at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium.

In celebration of the arrival of Deadheads to Las Vegas, Thrive Cannabis Marketplace and its adjacent lounge, Smoke & Mirrors, are excited to announce a unique collaboration with Garcia Hand Picked, a collection of cannabis products and merchandise created in partnership with The Garcia Family to honor the legacy of Jerry Garcia.

Starting May 18, as Dead and Company settle into Sphere for 24 nights over 8 weeks, PhanArt Presents: In All Good Company, a gathering of Grateful Dead artists and vendors at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, creating a true indoor Shakedown!

Part of DEAD BOWL, PhanArt will be held on Saturdays in May, June, and July. In All Good Company will feature Grateful Dead-inspired art and goods, including posters, clothing, memorabilia, and much more.

Monsters of Folk – the acclaimed band comprised of Jim James (My Morning Jacket), M. Ward, Conor Oberst, and Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes) – are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their self-titled, one-and-only album with an expanded new edition, arriving Friday, June 14 via ATO Records on clear vinyl and digital download. Pre-orders are available now. In addition, a number of multi-colored vinyl options will also be offered exclusively via Barnes & Noble, Vinyl Me Please, and Rough Trade.

Today, Connecticut Americana trio Orebolo is thrilled to unveil their inaugural studio single, "Rockdale." The song, a catalog staple that has already captured the hearts of fans in its live performances, offers a taste of the captivating acoustic magic that Orebolo is celebrated for. The release is the first offering from the band’s debut studio album The Chateau, arriving everywhere June 7th via No Coincidence Records.

May 14th, 2024, marks the celebration of a true original—David Byrne. His journey through the soundscape of music has been nothing short of extraordinary, blending the eccentric with the profound, the whimsical with the enlightening. Born in Dumbarton, Scotland, and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, David Byrne began his musical odyssey with a quirky voice and a guitar that spoke languages no one else could understand.

Genre-bending singer-songwriter Kyra Gordon is back with her latest track, “Traveler,” an indie folk anthem for the free of heart, out May 15th through Starita Records. The song helps to showcase the versatility of her sophomore album ‘Traveler’ as its title track. ‘Traveler,’ the four-track masterpiece, is scheduled for release in June 2024. Through a melodic journey, poetic lyrics, and compelling, down-to-earth vocal delivery, listeners are invited into a deeper connection with their authentic selves.

Marius Billgobenson is not just an artist; he's an ambassador whose life experiences and passion for music have shaped his extraordinary journey. Hailing from the Congo and now residing in Stockholm, Sweden, Billgobenson's artistic prowess transcends borders, making him a true musical citizen of the world.