For over a decade, Colorado-based jam quartet Magic Beans have built a loyal nationwide following nationwide through incredible songwriting and a steady creative output. Unzipped, the band’s forthcoming LP, is an invigorating leap down a musical path untraveled for the hard-touring musicians. Known for engaging performances defined by extensive melodic exploration and polyphonic harmony, the Beans' newest project showcases adept musicianship through crisp, concise production.

The 2022 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, returning to the National Mall June 22–27 and June 30–July 4 after a two-year hiatus, will present free performances by musicians steeped in traditions that span the globe. After daytime activities wrap at 6 p.m., the festival transforms into a lively music venue and outdoor movie theater. These events are free and open to the public and will be presented on the Ralph Rinzler Main Stage located on the National Mall between Seventh Street and 12th Street.

Mississippi Son, the new Alligator Records album from Mississippi-born, Memphis-raised, Grammy Award-winning blues legend Charlie Musselwhite, was released today, June 3, 2022, on both CD and translucent blue vinyl LP. To celebrate, Musselwhite has released a recently-filmed video of a live solo acoustic performance of his original composition Blues Up The River from the new album. Shot by master videographer Jon R.

Tedeschi Trucks Band — the revered, GRAMMY-winning, twelve-piece rock and soul band headed by Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi — releases I Am The Moon: Crescent, the first episode of their epic four-part I Am The Moon album series. Listen/Purchase HERE.

The legendary Reggae musician, Clinton Fearon’s newest full length album, Breaking News, was written in just a few months during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, Clinton Fearon was staying at home with his wife and together they created and broadcasted a livestreaming series which helped them to stay connected with the outside world. These moments were emotional bright lights for Clinton and his wife throughout the pandemic and inspired Clinton to stay positive.

After previously announcing their phase one music lineup in 2021, Northern Nights Music Festival has shared their phase two lineup for their return to California’s iconic Redwood Forest from July 15-17, 2022. Taking place at Cook’s Valley Campground in Piercy, CA on the Humboldt / Mendocino border, the festival has built its name based on a taste-making mix of cutting edge music, industry-leading cannabis programming, and serene natural landscapes.

Craft Recordings is proud to reissue You Must Believe in Spring, the celebrated 70th studio album from the pioneering jazz pianist Bill Evans. Recorded in 1977 and released in 1981, just months after Evans’ death, the album marks the artist’s final studio recording with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Eliot Zigmund and includes stunning performances of “We Will Meet Again (for Harry)” and “B Minor Waltz (for Ellaine).”
 

World-renowned Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is gearing up for the Dead & Company summer tour which kicks off June 11 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. One of the busiest musicians alive, Hart is also currently preparing for the release of In The Groove, the first album from trailblazing world music supergroup Planet Drum in 15 years.

Palm Tree Crew has announced a new destination experience at Zrce Beach on the island of Pag in Croatia. Taking place from August 27-September 1 for five days and four nights, Palm Tree Music Festival: Croatia Edition is a follow-up to the sold-out Cabo edition that took place between Palm Tree Crew last year in Mexico. The series is now expanding to unique new locations in far-reaching corners across the globe.

Folk-rock singer-songwriter Joshua Dylan Balis is bringing his headlining WE’RE ON FIRE tour to the Skylark Lounge (140 South Broadway) in Denver, CO on Wednesday, June 15th. Touring in support of his recently released critically-acclaimed debut LP We’re On Fire (State Fair Records), Josh was hailed as an artist that recognizes ‘substance over style,’ (Dallas Morning News) and one with ‘profoundly existential depth to his lyrics’ (Holler). Josh will perform with Emery Adeline and Nina & The Moonlighters. Doors open at 7p.m.