It’s not often that jam bands grace the world-class performing-arts center in Newark, NJ, known as NJPAC. On June 17, 2025, The String Cheese Incident performed inside the stunning 2,800-capacity Prudential Hall, which bears a slight resemblance to The Met in Philadelphia, albeit considerably smaller. Not only was this their first performance at the venue, it was also their first show in the Garden State’s largest city.

The Bob Dylan Center will celebrate its newest exhibition, “Going Electric: Bob Dylan ’65,” with two special performances by the Million Dollar Bashers—featuring members of Sonic Youth, X, Wilco, and more—on July 26 at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Mick Ralphs—the understated, precision-minded guitarist whose instantly recognizable licks helped define two of rock’s most enduring bands—died this week at the age of 81. His partner, Susie Chavasse, confirmed his passing. Ralphs had lived quietly in recent years, convalescing from the severe stroke he suffered shortly after his final appearance with Bad Company at London’s O₂ Arena in October 2016.

Today, Niko Moon, multi-platinum country star, announced he will be releasing his brand new AMERICAN PALM album on July 18th via EMPIRE. In addition, Niko announced he is hitting the road on his headline AMERICAN PALM Tour - which will go on sale June 27th.

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As part of New Jersey’s expansive North 2 Shore festival, jam-band stalwarts moe. descended upon the Count Basie Center’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre in Red Bank, N.J., on Saturday night, fresh off festival appearances at Northlands and All Good.

Globally acclaimed music phenomenon Africa Express is debuting two new singles in celebration of its highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, Africa Express Presents… Bahidorá (due July 11 via World Circuit Records).

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Fox Theatre will be awash in psychedelic color and timeless sound when Boulder’s own Young & Dead headline an immersive “Evening with Young & Dead,” accompanied by the swirling visuals of the JPEG Liquid Light Show. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the music begins at 8:00 p.m.

Renowned double-violin virtuoso and vocalist L. Shankar today announces the release of his latest studio album, Full Moon, originally issued in September 2024. A landmark fusion of southern Carnatic, northern Hindustani and global music traditions, Full Moon finds Shankar at the height of his creative powers, weaving intricate, celestial compositions through his signature 10-string stereophonic double violin and transcendent vocal improvisations.

“Little Steven” Van Zandt and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, are cranking it up again with Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise 2, the second voyage of the Coolest Cruise in the World sailing April 3-7, 2026 from Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico on Norwegian Pearl.

The Pickin’ On Series, known for its bluegrass interpretations of prominent artists and a beloved tradition at CMH Records for over 30 years and 300 albums, has released its latest installment: Pickin’ On Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bluegrass Revival. This album, out on digital and CD today, June 20, marks the first time bluegrass quartet Iron Horse put their fresh and unique bluegrass spin on the timeless songs of Creedence Clearwater Revival, one of the most influential bands of the 1960s.