The Beach Boys, the timeless masters of surf music, returned to the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles on August 29th as part of their annual summer concert tour of California. This time, they were joined by actor and guitar virtuoso John Stamos, who added an extra layer of excitement to the evening by sitting in with the band.

Electric Kif, Miami’s genre-defying powerhouse, continues to captivate audiences with their dynamic sound and bold experimentation as they celebrate a decade of pushing musical boundaries. Blending jazz, rock, and electronic drum & bass into their self-described ‘post-nuclear music,’ Electric Kif has garnered critical acclaim for their rhythmic intricacy and fearless creativity.

Five-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross returned to his former hometown of Santa Barbara to perform at the Lobero Theatre on August 28th. The singer-songwriter brought with him an international band of talented musicians and backup vocalists for an extended set, made all the more special as it preceded a sold-out performance with the rock band Toto at the massive Hollywood Bowl on September 1st.

Canadian indie/folk sensation Devarrow is about to embark on the final leg of his journey towards the release of his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Heart Shaped Rock. On September 4th, he'll unveil ‘Bus Baby’ the last single before the full LP drops on October 4th.

Goose's three night run at Boston's MGM Music Hall at Fenway was a spectacle, as the band kicked off September with back-to-back displays of musical mastery and sonic innovation. Over the course of three electrifying nights, the band delivered a trio of performances that showcased not only their impressive catalog but also their boundless creativity and improvisational flair.

Today, The Airborne Toxic Event embark on an extensive tour in support of their new album Glory, which will be released tomorrow (September 6). Glory is the band’s first album since the critically lauded Hollywood Park, and comes out via Little Tokyo.

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The stage schedule has been announced for the 2024 XPoNential Music Festival, presented by Subaru. The three-day outdoor festival, produced by Philadelphia public radio station WXPN in partnership with the Camden County, NJ Board of Commissioners, will take place from Friday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 22 at Wiggins Waterfront Park on the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey.

The great architect of vocal grandeur, Freddie Mercury, born on September 5th, 1946, blessed the world with a voice that seemed to descend from the heavens, only to then tear the earth asunder with its power. His legacy, entwined with the brilliance of Queen, set an unyielding standard for rock 'n' roll. Mercury was more than just a frontman—he was a creator, a visionary, and a spirit that shattered the boundaries of what music could be.

Where is Joe Samba? The New England-born singer, songwriter, guitar master, and general musical phenomenon is hard to pin down, literally. First, there is his chameleon-like ability to move seamlessly from job to job and place to place. Are you looking for Joe, the touring musician? Good luck! He is seemingly always on tour or playing somewhere, usually far from where he was the night before. Or perhaps you’re looking for Joe the father? His family is always with him.

Growing up, the Wooten Brothers were military brats. Their family moved frequently, and the five boys grew up in Hawaii, California, and Virginia. Despite the constancy of motion, the family was anchored in music. Regi, the eldest, began teaching his younger brothers how to play bass and keyboards before any of them turned ten years old. The Wooten Brothers Band was playing gigs when the youngest, Victor, was only six.

Over fifty years later, the Wooten Brothers are still gigging!