So check out the crazy musical DNA of this duo: One guy’s a longtime pro surfer from southern California who turned pro guitarist/songwriter in the early 2000s, and the other’s the guitar-playing/songwriting son of a certifiable blues-rock-blues legend also active for more than 20 years. Both have sizable amounts of songwriting and recording experience under their belts and a shared passion for the road. So this year, they’re hell-bent on setting a new world record to perform a show in all 50 U.S. states, inside 50 days!

The first-ever Hoochenanny Whiskey Festival, a groundbreaking event that will unite New York’s whiskey distilleries, announces its distinguished showcase of premier and emerging brands, and invites all to explore its realm of unique experiences. Happening October 20 and 21 in the Village of Geneseo, this event ushers in a new era of spirits celebration that will welcome connoisseurs, creators and adventurers alike.

Cross country folk duo Golden Shoals ditches the idyllic portrayal of an artist with the release of their new single, “Bitter”. Co-written with esteemed singer-songwriter Rachel Baiman, the song is set to release on September 13th, 2023 and promises to be a poignant addition to the contemporary folk landscape.

David Crosby would have been proud of the mass musical assembly in Santa Barbara on August 20th to Celebrate his life at the “Stand And Be Counted” tribute concert. Many onstage and in the sold-out audience wondered (some out loud) whether Crosby was looking down, playing a mischievous joke. He may have sent the first tropical storm to the area since 1939, as well as a nearby earthquake, to put his stamp on the unique one-night performance.

Born & Raised Music Festival – “a weekend of music and camping for the outlaw in all of us” presented by Patriot Auto Group – has announced the set times for this year’s festival taking place Thursday, September 14th, Friday, September 15th, and Saturday, September 16th, along with a pre-party on Wednesday, September 13th.

Kendall Street Company, the dynamic and innovative music collective, is thrilled to announce the release of their third highly-anticipated single, "Excusezmoi," from their upcoming album, Separation95, set to be released in full on September 22nd, 2023. The track incorporates elements of progressive jazz, dream pop, and psychedelia, displaying influence by artists such as Crumb, Hiatus Kaiyote, and The RH Factor.

It's a shimmering morning in Jazzlandia, a world where notes float like balloons and musical bars build bridges between dimensions. The air is thick with anticipation. Why? Because it's Charlie "Bird" Parker's 103rd birthday and the town is gearing up for the sassiest saxophone soiree of the century.

Good Vibez Presents, festival promoters of the Holo Holo Music Festival, have just announced a free livestream of the upcoming California edition of the island music-centric gathering at Wheatland, California’s Toyota Amphitheatre on September 9th and 10th. While broadcasting their love for performers and musicians is usually the motive behind livestreaming their festivals, Good Vibez is taking this opportunity to shine a spotlight on two Hawai’i-based nonprofits that are serving the community of Maui.

June Lake Jam Fest, the annual fundraising event for the June Lake Loop Performing Arts Association (JLLOOPPAA) has announced the lineup for their much-lauded boutique music festival. The jam band festival, in its eighth year and dubbed “Flying High Edition'', takes place in Gull Lake Park in June Lake, CA from September 8th through the 10th.

SHAKTI, featuring British guitarist John McLaughlin and Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain alongside vocalist Shankar Mahadevan, violinist Ganesh Rajagopalan, and percussionist Selvaganesh Vinayakram (son of original Shakti ghatam player T.H. “Vikku” Vinayakram) have launched their 50th Anniversary tour, their first in over sixteen years. This must-see tour includes stops in Nashville, Atlanta, Seattle, Chicago - eighteen cities in all, boasting five sold-out markets with others close behind.