In the Bleak Midwinter, snow has fallen—snow on snow—and the sun hides behind the grey clouds for days at a time. The mind wanders to tropical coasts with warm sunshine and green vegetation, preferably with calm waves lapping on the shore. Bands have been putting on winter concerts in the sunnier climes for years, but what about the rest of us? We forlorn fans who do not possess the time or considerable funds to attend such a show—are we destined to trudge through the snow wanting for spring? And what of our favorite bands confined to cramped indoor venues till the sun returns to the sky?

Ukrainian frontman Eugene Hütz of the international punk band Gogol Bordello has announced NYContinuity Vol.1: New New York Does Old New York - a new cross-generational compilation album out April 4 on his Casa Gogol Records. The first single out today is a mesmerizing cover of The Velvet Underground’s “All Tomorrow’s Parties” by Grace Bergere ft. Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth. 

Today, the New York-based artist The Bones of J.R. Jones (aka Jonathon Linaberry) announced his 6th studio album Radio Waves will be released on June 20 via Tone Tree Music. The 11-song collection was produced by GRAMMY-nominated producer Robbie Lackritz (Feist, Bahamas) and marks Linaberry’s first time working with an outside producer. 

There are certain bonds in life—deep, unwavering connections—that call us back no matter how far we roam. For Ross Flora, that bond is with his dog, Sadie Mae, whose unconditional love inspired his latest single, “Home Bound,” out March 7. Drawing influence from the radiant optimism of “Blue Sky” by the Allman Brothers Band, “Home Bound” is about finding solace, joy, and purpose in the embrace of those who ground us. It’s more than a melody; it’s a heartfelt meditation on what it truly means to belong.

Hot Tuna, the legendary American blues-rock ensemble helmed by Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, will bring their iconic acoustic show to the Avalon Theatre on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Fans can expect an intimate performance showcasing the pair’s mastery of American roots music and captivating improvisational energy that has defined their nearly six-decade-long career.

California’s fastest rising top-tier jamband, Taper’s Choice, is set to make waves in Boulder with an electrifying performance at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Dubbed “Night Zero,” this eagerly anticipated show will kick off the festivities right before Phish’s own three-night run in town, scheduled for July 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

BMG recording artist, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce will bring his yearlong “Heart of the Eternal Tour” to the Boulder Theater on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in support of his forthcoming studio album, “Heart of the Eternal.” Produced by Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker), the 11-track collection will be released on March 7 and showcases Croce’s stylistic breadth, spanning everything from psychedelia to Philadelphia soul to Latin-infused jazz-pop.

Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation or any other, Suzanne Vega is set to release her first full-length album of new music in over a decade. Flying With Angels is due May 2 on Cooking Vinyl. The record is produced by Vega’s longtime collaborator and guitarist Gerry Leonard (David Bowie, Rufus Wainwright, Laurie Anderson, Duncan Sheik), see below for a complete track listing.

There may be hundreds of folk festivals taking place around the world in a given year, but there’s certainly only one Folks Festival. For 35 years, the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival has brought together the world’s favorite songwriters, from all genres, to celebrate what organizers, Planet Bluegrass, like to call “the summit of the song.” Taking place in picturesque Lyons, Colorado, over the weekend of August 8th, 9th, and 10th, this year's iteration will continue that same rich legacy.

In September of 2022, an international folk supergroup consisting of 16 artists from six countries on four continents released “Which Side Are You On?”  Originally penned as a union song by Florence Reece in 1931, Artists for Action’s version took aim at the rise of far-right politics and the resurgence of fascism around the globe, the most glaring example of which was Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine.