"Transforming Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park in downtown San Jose into a musical haven" (San Francisco Chronicle) San Jose Jazz Summer Fest returns to Plaza de César Chávez for its 35th Anniversary festival from Friday, August 8 - Sunday, August 10, 2025, turning the heart of downtown San Jose into an immersive cultural mecca.

Mason Via’s new single, “Melt in the Sun,” may have had the wildest, most varied inspiration of any bluegrass song to date.

Renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer DJ Williams returns with his highly anticipated album, Gravity & Grace, set for release on June 3, 2025. Written, performed, recorded, and engineered entirely by Williams himself, Gravity & Grace is a fearless sonic journey that blends deep grooves, soaring guitar work, and the raw intensity of rock at its purest form.

A decade into their evolution, multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, and entrepreneur TASH SULTANA weaves nostalgia with newfound wisdom, as they reveal their forthcoming EP RETURN TO THE ROOTS out Friday, May 30.

Today TASH unveils the full tracklist for the EP, featuring a powerful collaboration with City and Colour. This standout track brings together two masterful storytellers, blending their distinct styles with deep mutual respect.

Legendary U.K. band Stereophonics share their latest track, “Seems Like You Don’t Know Me,” offering another glimpse into their highly anticipated new album, Make ‘em Laugh, Make ‘em Cry, Make ‘em Wait. The record is set for release on April 25 via EMI. Listen and share “Seems Like You Don’t Know Me” HERE.

Frontman Kelly Jones explains the evolution of the song:

Genre-blending rock and funk group Twilight Muse is set to release its electrifying new live album, Collabs: Live at Garcia’s at The Cap, on Friday, April 25th, capturing a series of thrilling, high-profile guest sit-ins that redefined the band’s sound.

Creating the lucid moment in music is the goal of Seattle singer, songwriter and cellist Ollella. The scope and ambition you hear expressed with such musical and lyrical force on Ollella’s second full-length, Antifragile, comes from a fierce commitment to creating modern folk-pop-rock in the grand tradition.

On a rainy Wednesday evening in Santa Barbara, The Motet brought their signature blend of funk, soul, and afrobeat to the intimate stage of C. The venue—known for its eclectic vibe and excellent acoustics—proved the perfect setting for the Colorado-based ensemble to deliver a night of infectious grooves and high-energy performances across two distinct sets.

For those seeking something truly out of this world, The Garcia Project is thrilled to announce a cosmic celebration of the Spring Equinox on March 20 and 21 in Eugene, Oregon. Joined by the legendary Merry Pranksters and the mind-bending Psychedelic Express Light Show, fans can expect two nights of psychedelic bliss, discounted packages, and a free commemorative poster for two-night ticket holders!

On Friday, May 16, Alligator Records will release Truth Is, the ear-opening new album from Texas' award-winning, guitar-slinging, straight-from-the-soul singing Carolyn Wonderland. She's known for her formidable songwriting as much as for her singing and playing, and with Truth Is, she delivers a timeless album for these times. Truth Is will be available on CD, maroon vinyl LP and at all major streaming services.