It's been an exceptional few months for Jon Hopkins surrounding the release of the brilliant Immunity, out last month via Domino Records. Finally, with this new album, Hopkins is receiving the stateside recognition he has so long deserved.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Pickin’ on Phish featuring DeadPhish Orchestra and Andy Thorn (of Leftover Salmon) at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, October16th, 2013.  Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, July 19th at 12:00pm for $10.00 in advance and $12.00 day of show.

DeadPhish Orchestra featuring Andy Thorn (Leftover Salmon) with The Railsplitters bring you -- Pickin' on Phish-- bluegrass style!

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present John Brown’s Body with Stick Figure  at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, September 19th, 2013.  Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, July 19th at 12:00pm for $16.50 in advance and $19.00 day of show.If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that Kings And Queens is a synthesis of every aspect of John Brown’s Body’s storied career.

Grammy-winning reggae band Steel Pulse has released Put Your Hoodies On [4 Trayvon], a song dedicated to Trayvon Martin. Composed by lead singer David “Dread” Hinds, the song was released during the trial of George Zimmerman and is available as a free download here. “The song is a plea for justice,” says Hinds. "Steel Pulse has been campaigning and watching this case since February 26th 2012.

The Folk Rock evolution continues as folk singer/songwriter Cody Diekhoff, known as Chicago Farmer, debuts a full band on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at The Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted Ave, in Chicago, IL. For the first time ever, Chicago Farmer will perform his original folk music, which is the foundation of his career, while being backed up by a variety of instrumentation, including electric guitar, banjo, drums, and more.

Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the CD release of “Ten” by Nu-Blu.

Friday, July 19th, React Presents and the MID welcome the American indie-electronic outfit Chromatics, along with LA based DJ duo Classixx, who bring a plethora of nu-disco beats from their critically acclaimed album Hanging Gardens, to Mayhem at the M

Following the official remix release of El Ten Eleven's song 'Nobody Died This Time!', veteran producer Eliot Lipp (Pretty Lights Music) is pleased to announce that he will be joining El Ten Eleven on an extensive tour this Fall.

ELIOT LIPP:

I’ll be honest: Chicago is probably the last place I tend to think of when we’re talkin’ bluegrass.

After a much needed “golden slumber”, I started Saturday off in the best way possible… with a hot shower.  Even though we were seriously rationing the water and it was the quickest shower I’ve taken in my life… it felt absolutely wonderful to rid myself of the Bonnaroo grime and emerge from the RV so fresh and so clean.  Oh the little things!  As everyone around our camp began to surface and prepare for Day 3, my parents decided to brave the hoards of Bonnaroovians and head into town to fill up on gas for the gener