Steve Martin skyrocketed from stand-up comedian to national sensation in the late 70s, redefining comedy for a new generation. An upcoming boxed set from Rhino captures Martin’s meteoric rise across four albums, showcasing his absurdist humor, surreal routines, and banjo skills.

Today, multi-GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling announced Wildflowers, Vol. 2, the second release in his impromptu Wildflowers series. Recorded on September 20, 2024 with pianist Joey Calderazzo and trumpeter/composer Ingrid Jensen, the project is an inspired fusion of creativity and spontaneity. The album is now exclusively available on Bandcamp ahead of its November 8 release on digital services.

A stunning new mural commemorating legendary Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac will be officially unveiled at St. Jean Baptiste Church on Sunday, October 13th, from 11AM to 1PM as part of Lowell Celebrates Kerouac. The former church, where Kerouac once served as an altar boy, is the proposed future home of the Jack Kerouac Center, a cultural hub dedicated to celebrating the life and work of the acclaimed author.

Today, SIERRA HULL — the 2x GRAMMY-nominated and 6x International Bluegrass Music Association Award-winning artist — has released her roots-laced rendition of “Black Muddy River” — which has been a recurring gem in her live set for years. Originally released in 1987 by the legendary improvisational psychedelic rock group Grateful Dead, HULL’s version doubles down on earthy sonic tapestry and bluegrass-tinged musicianship.

Stream/Share “Black Muddy River” here.

Today, Sierra Ferrell shares an alternative version of her song "Lighthouse," a plea to a potential lover that's been described as both "a hooky earworm" and "a possible hit roots single," wrote the Wall Street Journal.

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings released his highly anticipated new record, Highway Prayers, today via Reprise Records. Listen/share HERE. In conjunction with the release, an album-length lyric video is also out now. Watch/share HERE.

Join the fun at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club from November 5-9, 2024 for the Django Reinhardt NY Festival, celebrating 25 years of unforgettable performances. Featuring Dorado Schmitt and his sons Samson & Amati, alongside virtuoso accordionist Ludovic Beier, the Festival honors the enduring legacy of the great Gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt.

Due to the state of emergency for all of Georgia, declared by Governor Brian Kemp, the annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival & 5k Run scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Piedmont Park has been postponed.  As event organizers work to identify a new date, all are encouraged to continue to raise funds towards the $1 million dollar goal to support the 14 locally based non-profit organizations working tirelessly to address metro Atlanta’s growing HIV/AIDS epidemic.
 

Soul Coughing will wrap up their Soul Coughing Play The Songs Of Soul Coughing reunion tour with a very special livestream presented worldwide by nugs.net and set for Friday, October 4 from Brooklyn, NY’s sold-out Brooklyn Steel – their first hometown performance in over 25 years. Tickets are on sale now exclusively via nugs.net.

Flat Creek Folk, a dynamic bluegrass and folk band hailing from Boulder, Colorado, is set to take the stage at the legendary Fox Theatre on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. With roots deep in Boulder’s vibrant music scene, the band’s captivating performances bring together the timeless sounds of bluegrass and folk with both classic covers and heartfelt originals.