The Lil Smokies’ high-energy acoustic music has evolved into its own distinctive sound. With a nearly five-year gap from their last album, 2020’s Tornillo, the band returns with two new members, bassist Jean Luc Davis and banjo player, Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose, to add to the core trio of dobro player and Montana native Andy Dunnigan, Seattle-based lead guitarist the Reverend Matthew Rieger, and fiddler Jake Simpson, now dividing his time between Montana and Oklahoma.

Fandiem, the fan-driven charitable platform redefining the fundraising landscape, is proud to announce FanAid LA, a collective initiative to provide critical relief to those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Bringing together some of the world’s most iconic artists, FanAid LA offers fans a chance to win unforgettable experiences and exclusive prizes, all while supporting wildfire relief causes.
 

Prolific New Orleans bassist George Porter Jr., has released a brand new instrumental album entitled Porter’s Pocket with his longstanding quartet the Runnin’ Pardners available today via Color Red. Porter Jr. is joined by his longtime collaborator keyboardist Michael Lemmler (Jubilation, TriFunctA), drummer Terrence Houston (The Funky Meters, Toubab Krewe), and newest member Chris Adkins (Raphael Saadiq, Mark Broussard) on guitar.

Two of music’s most respected songwriters and artists, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark, will join forces for a special tour kicking off this summer.

Rhino’s Quadio series continues into the New Year with a brand-new collection of high-quality quadrophonic releases. Billy Cobham Spectrum (1973), Aretha Franklin Live At Fillmore West (1971), Curtis Mayfield Roots (1971), and The Spinners Pick Of The Litter (1975). These four seminal albums have been mastered from their original analog four-track Quad mixes. 

Z2 Entertainment and 97.3 KBCO are thrilled to present the return of celebrated Americana artists Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to the historic Chautauqua Auditorium on Monday, June 16, 2025. A cornerstone of modern acoustic music, Welch and Rawlings bring their timeless songwriting, masterful musicianship, and Grammy-winning repertoire to the front range for an unforgettable evening.

Today, MULTI-PLATINUM-selling Rock band Barenaked Ladies announce the return of their legendary Last Summer On Earth 2025 Tour. Kicking off in June, the 38-date headline run will bring the globally beloved band’s powerhouse live show to major venues across North America. As part of the tour’s stacked lineup, Guster and Sugar Ray are also joining as direct support in June and July respectively, and all dates will feature Alt-Rock heavy-hitters Fastball. 

Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, has announced the 25th anniversary of The Rock Boat, sailing January 29 - February 5, 2026 from Miami, FL to St. Maarten and San Juan, Puerto Rico aboard the Norwegian Pearl.

The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum is proud to present Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey Weekend, an exciting two-night celebration paying tribute to the legendary Jerry Garcia and his deep roots in bluegrass music. Join us on March 21–22, 2025, for an immersive experience featuring live music, documentary film screenings, workshops, exhibit tours, and more—all in the heart of downtown Owensboro.

Award-winning fiddler, Jason Carter, has announced he is departing the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys after three decades of sharing some of the biggest stages in bluegrass music.

"It has been the honor of a lifetime to spend the last 33 years making music with The Del McCoury Band," shares Jason. "After a considerable amount of thought, I’ve decided to say my farewell to Del and the Travelin’ McCourys in order to pursue my solo career as The Jason Carter Band.