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.

BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL, Southern California’s premier live music, art and culinary event taking place May 2-4, 2025 on the picturesque waterfront in Redondo Beach, CA, is thrilled to announce that actor, producer, and musician John Stamos will join The Beach Boys as a special guest for their set on Sunday, May 4.

Mattie Schell is at the forefront of Americana music's new crop of artists. An equally powerful singer and songwriter, Mattie deftly blends the lived-in honesty of roots music with the raw, emotional power of soul, creating a sound that has roots in tradition but is proudly and uniquely her own. A frequent performer with the Allman Betts Family Revival and a founding member of the beloved St.

Today four-time Grammy-nominated bluegrass quintet The Seldom Scene has shared their latest single “Man at the Crossroads,” a wistful reflection on times gone by. “I have known of this song for a long time,” says dobro player Fred Travers of the expertly penned and beautifully performed number.

Last night, the 38th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert brought an evening of moving performances to New York’s Carnegie Hall by an eclectic lineup of artists that included Laurie Anderson, Patti Smith, Jackson Browne, Michal Stipe, Orville Peck, Arooj Aftab, Allison Russell, Tune-Yards, Angélique Kidjo, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Gogol Bordello, Gina Gershon, The Philip Glass Ensemble, Tenzin Choegyal, Sexmob, The Scorchio Quartet, Jesse Paris Smith, Rebecca Foon and an incredible house band that included Tony Shanahan, Brian Griffin, Erik Della Penna and Andy York.

Today, The Wood Brothers and St. Paul & The Broken Bones announce a co-headlining tour this summer, split over two legs in June and July, with shows in cities including Reno, Indianapolis, Cleveland, St. Louis, Kansas City and more.

Oliver Wood shares: "St. Paul & The Broken Bones is such a great band. We’re beyond excited to do these shows together. I also have to admit, we’re thinking of ways to steal that incredible horn section."

Goose will celebrate the arrival of their eagerly anticipated fourth studio album, Everything Must Go, with a truly once-in-a-lifetime record release event at Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy, the visionary fine art amusement park currently installed at The Shed in New York City’s Hudson Yards (545 West 30th Street).

Help on the Way LA was created in response to the devastating Altadena wildfires, which displaced families, destroyed homes, and left entire communities struggling to rebuild. Organized by Eric “Kraz” Krasno in partnership with the Song Summit Foundation & Fandiem, the initiative is rallying musicians and fans to provide urgent support for children and musicians who have lost everything. This effort is part of Fan Aid LA which features Metallica, Pearl Jam, Phish, My Chemical Romance, Duran Duran and many more.

Oscar® and Grammy®-winning singer-songwriter and Yellowstone star Ryan Bingham is hitting the road this summer with The Texas Gentlemen for the long-awaited The All Night Long Tour.