Hardly Strictly Bluegrass will kick off its landmark 25th anniversary celebration this year with a very special festival eve benefit concert honoring legendary singer and songwriter Emmylou Harris – the only artist to perform at each and every edition of the much beloved San Francisco free music festival.

Just Like Heaven Music Festival 2025 was a revelatory celebration of indie and alternative music, seamlessly blending nostalgia with fresh performances and creating memories that will linger for years. The festival’s lineup testified to the diverse tastes of its dedicated audience, many of whom share a common love for indie favorites and bands that no longer regularly appear on mainstream festival circuits.

Grace Potter returns to Lowell Summer Music Series, nearly two decades after her breakout performance here in 2006, when she was just starting out in Vermont. Since then, she’s earned Grammy nominations, toured the world, and won praise from icons like Robert Plant, Bonnie Raitt, and the Rolling Stones. Now, she returns to Boarding House Park with something rare: a long-shelved album that captures a pivotal moment in her evolution.

Strangefolk, the beloved Burlington, Vermont-based jam band, is set to revive its iconic Garden of Eden festival at Jay Peak Resort on August 22 and 23, 2025. This marks the first Garden of Eden event since 2019, making it a highly anticipated reunion for fans and the band alike.

The 9th Suwannee Roots Revival takes place Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12 at the renowned Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida. Fostering the longtime tradition of hosting some of the most prominent names in American roots music and beyond, this four-day camping family-friendly music festival includes camping, music workshops, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, and daily yoga.

“Celebrating 30 years of music, madness, and familia? That’s not just a milestone — that’s badass,” says saxophonist/vocalist Ulises Bella of triple GRAMMY® winning multi-genre band OZOMATLI about their landmark anniversary. “Through all the chaos in the world, one thing hasn’t changed: Ozomatli brings the vibes that bring people together.” 

Sweetwater Music Hall, the Bay Area’s intimate non-profit music venue established in 1972 at 19 Corte Madera Avenue, is proud to present a diverse slate of performances and community events from May 19 through June 27. As a registered 501(c)3 arts organization, Sweetwater continues its mission to harness the transformative power of live music, support emerging artists, and offer arts education in underserved communities.

Austin-based artist Jelly Ellington channels his Americana, Texas-blues grit and Appalachian roots into his newest offering, Glow. At the heart of the new album is a blend of modern indie rock sensibility and classic American songwriting, with vibrant, analog-driven songs full of soaring riffs and introspective lyrics. The physical album is now available digitally across all streaming platforms. Order and Stream Here.

In the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where bluegrass echoes through the hollers, Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys unleash their electrifying new single, “Polly’s Revenge,” available today on all streaming platforms and premiering live at the Ralph Stanley Hills of Home Festival.

Today, Nashville singer-songwriter Paul McDonald is thrilled to share “Unwind,” the third song to be released off his forthcoming studio album, So Long To The Dark Side.