Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (HSB) is very proud to share the initial lineup for its silver anniversary in San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park from Friday, October 3 to Sunday, October 5.

The Bob Dylan Center and New York University have announced The Gallatin Galleries as the destination for a special adaptation of the center’s exhibition, “How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and his Changing Times, 1961–1964.”

Garcia Hand Picked (GHP), the cannabis line created by the Garcia family to honor Jerry Garcia’s enduring legacy, has partnered with Northern California retailer Solful for a one‑month, limited‑edition release timed to Jerry Week and the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.

Major League Baseball is tuning up the ballparks for a fresh round of Jerry Garcia Tribute Nights, honoring what would have been the beloved guitarist’s 83rd birthday with music‑infused match‑ups, fan giveaways, and a charitable twist. This year’s celebration features twin dates on the diamond:

Rock‑and‑roll rumors of death have been exaggerated for decades, but step inside any dimly lit club in Portland and you’ll feel its pulse kicking like a stubborn bass drum. That lifeblood courses loudest right now through Chris Margolin & The Contraband, a Northwest foursome that introduced themselves last year with the riff‑packed Carnival Station.

Part of the Terrapin Roadshow series, a fine ensemble of talented musicians with shared music pedigrees gathered on July 19 at a 500‑capacity amphitheater in San Rafael, California, for a two‑set, kaleidoscopic performance of (mostly) Grateful Dead music. This was the second of three weekend shows at the venue, typically utilized by the Marin Shakespeare Company, within the Dominican University of California campus, each of which had a different ensemble cast.

On July 13, 2025, the Vina Robles Amphitheatre buzzed with excitement as a sold‑out crowd gathered for the eagerly awaited Happy Together Show—a nostalgic celebration of 1960s music presented by the stars of the 2025 Happy Together Tour. The evening featured legendary acts including The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett, The Vogues, and The Cowsills, all of whom delivered engaging performances.

The Fourth of July is a celebration that represents the soul of this country in the heart of many Americans. It is a time when we recognize our historical ability to overcome the odds and make good through perseverance and industry and it is these qualities that have made this nation great. Although some do not always agree with the finished product or those whose hands are at work, the outcomes of these United States prove that we are unique, diverse, and deliver on inspiration and tradition.

Ozzy Osbourne’s voice was the sound of the forbidden door creaking open—then slamming shut with a riff that rattled the windows. News that he slipped away this morning, surrounded by his family’s love, feels surreal to anyone who first learned the true weight of an electric guitar through Paranoid. I was one of those kids: growing up in Paramus, New Jersey, I played that record until the grooves shimmered silver.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, the psychedelic-funk trailblazers celebrated for their incendiary live shows, relentless touring, and devoted fan base, today announce their eighth studio album, Feed The Fire, set for release on October 3, 2025, via No Coincidence Records. Alongside the album reveal, the band unleashes the electrifying first single, “Calm Before the Storm” – a horn-fueled, groove-laden anthem showcasing their signature fusion of funk, rock, and improvisational fire.