This past weekend, jam band Spafford brought their electrifying performances to the Carolinas, with shows in Charlotte, Charleston, and Raleigh. One night in Charleston even featured a "Rock the Pink" event where fans were encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness month. The weekend was full of unforgettable surprise cover bust-outs that left audiences buzzing: “Ruby Soho” by Rancid and “The Other One” by Grateful Dead.

On Friday, October 4, 2024, legendary singer and songwriter Otis Redding was posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The unveiling ceremony took place at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard, where the late artist's name was immortalized in the category of Live Theatre/Live Performance. The 2,791st star on the Walk of Fame now proudly bears the name of one of the most influential figures in American music history.

Piper Street Sound is back with a sprawling EP that collects new vocal versions and remixes of two instrumental reggae songs originally released in 2020; “Small Plate” (a collaboration with Augustus Pablo’s son Addis Pablo) and “Rid Them”.

Sweetwater Music Hall, a cherished non-profit arts organization and intimate live music venue since 1972, is thrilled to announce a dynamic lineup of events spanning various musical genres. Doors open one hour before showtime, and events open to all ages are indicated below.

As the leading mental health and wellness non-profit specifically catering to the ever-growing needs of the music industry, Backline continues to lead the charge for a healthier music community. With a mission to connect musicians, touring professionals, venue staff, crew and their families with critical mental health resources and care, Backline has become a lifeline for those navigating the unique pressures of life in the music industry. Now, more than ever, music industry leaders' support is of the utmost importance.

The Mercurial Don Was, an American musician, record producer, music director, film composer, documentary filmmaker, and radio host, brought his new band of exceptional jazz talents from his hometown of Detroit to the historic Lobero Theatre on October 2.

Buzzed-about UK band KillerStar is led by Rob Fleming (vocals, guitar, synths) and James Sedge (drums) which features an array of David Bowie’s most trusted collaborators. The band will make their U.S. concert debut on Saturday, November 2 at the Cutting Room in NYC. Watch a sizzle reel for the show HERE.

Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor will headline “Concert for Carolina,” a special benefit show presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, on Saturday, October 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Gifting sprouts has become popular with festival attendees recently. The little green shoots are exchanged as a token symbolizing hope for a new friendship. The sprout is a new beginning, but it needs good ground, sun, and water to flourish. Festivals too are like the sprout. They need the right balance of an excellent location and vendors providing the foundation, sunny, warm entertainers, and the flow of patrons. Jamboozled 2024 was a first-time festival held at the Country Ranch in Mendota, Illinois, this September.

On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, after 45 years of performing the greatest live music in rock history, the Allman Brothers Band had arrived at its final concert. The dream created by Duane Allman in 1969 had come to fruition, gone through triumph and tragedy, joy and sorrow, flourished and faltered, and ultimately persevered to reach the pinnacle of the blues/rock genre. The road had seemingly gone on forever, but, in 2014, the group decided that forever would come to an end at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.