Eighty years ago, on January 27, 1945, the survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau stepped out of their living nightmare for the first time, marking the camp’s liberation and a turning point in the Holocaust’s tragic history. To honor this anniversary, The Daniel Pelton Collective, in collaboration with Calgary’s National Music Centre, will release Violins of Hope on January 27, 2025. This powerful collection of three compositions captures the profound experiences of the Holocaust, serving as a poignant reminder of the atrocities committed and a call to ensure they are never forgotten.

BLUES PeopleBLUES People, the veteran four-piece band with roots in the vibrant New York/New Jersey music scene, is on a determined quest to conquer the 2025 International Blues Challenge (IBC), taking place January 7–11, 2025 on historic Beale Street. Last year’s IBC Semifinalists aim to make an indelible mark this time around—and land themselves on the Orpheum Theatre stage for the Finals.

Nola Blue Records proudly announces the signing of two esteemed artists, six-time GRAMMY nominee Maria Muldaur and critically acclaimed vocalist Candice Ivory, with new albums planned for summer release. In addition, Nola Blue recording artist The Alexis P. Suter Band announces their full-length album, Four Wheels Beats Two Heels. The title track teaser was released August 16, 2024 and is available on all digital platforms.

After taking a year off from performing on New Year’s, Goose returned to Austin, Texas, for the third time in their career and for their sixth New Year’s run, which included a performance on December 31. They chose the 15,000-seat Moody Center ATX—located in the heart of the University of Texas and home to the Texas Longhorns basketball teams—to host the event.

AEG Presents is thrilled to announce the return of ZEDS DEAD to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre for DEADROCKS XI on Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3, 2025. Doors will open at 5:00 PM, with the show beginning at 6:00 PM each night.

On this January 4th, we at Grateful Web celebrate the birthday of a musical pioneer whose guitar has sparked revolutions across genres: John McLaughlin. From his early days in Yorkshire to his transcendent explorations with jazz, fusion, and beyond, McLaughlin has always been more than a guitarist; he’s been a seeker, a storyteller, and a cosmic weaver of sound.

Now here’s the thing, man: you step into the Broward Center on New Year’s Eve, sun-bleached Florida swirling outside like some neon crocodile dream, and you realize Bob Weir's firing up the Wolf Bros rocket ship, ready to blast your soul beyond the sugar-palm stratosphere. The crowd's got that old Grateful glimmer in their eyes—like they’ve hopped right back on Kesey’s bus, every tie-dye swirling with memory and possibility.

Today, Sierra Ferrell announces the deluxe edition of Trail of Flowers, out digitally via Rounder Records on January 31st.

Tonight, Bell’s Brewery is hosting Earth Radio and Dopapod in its backroom. Much more than a simple backroom, this 500-plus capacity venue rivals similar spaces found in larger cities. The stage has ample room, and fans have everything they need to kick back and enjoy a night of amazing music—which is exactly what’s in store for us tonight.

Greensky Bluegrass rang out 2024 with a jubilant, genre-blurring party at Denver’s Mission Ballroom, packing the venue with devoted fans ready to greet the new year in style.