Singer-Songwriter Brendan James has been on the road for years.  On every musical stop he makes around the country; the avid outdoorsman makes a point to work a hike into his busy travel schedule -- giving him an opportunity to enjoy the natural world around him and the diverse landscapes found across the United States.

The Bad Ends will release their debut album, The Power and the Glory, on January 20th via New West Records. The nine-song set was produced by Mike Albanese of Maserati and The Bad Ends in the band’s hometown of Athens, GA, a city that remains a breeding ground for all things alternative (and is the famous homebase of B-52’s, R.E.M, Pylon, The Elephant Six Recording Company, The Glands, and more).

OZZY OSBOURNE has hit another career high with his first-ever career back-to-back #1 rock radio singles from his hugely successful and critically acclaimed PATIENT NUMBER 9 album (Epic Records). Today (December 12) the album’s "One of Those Days" (featuring Eric Clapton) reached #1 on the rock radio charts (Mediabase); it follows a #1 slot for the album’s first single and title track, “Patient Number 9,” (featuring Jeff Beck) released earlier this year.

Connecticut rock quintet Goose performed the title track of their highly acclaimed current album Dripfield on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last week. The band also just announced a five-week Spring tour, visiting 14 cities across the US set to get underway March 23, 2023, at Boston, MA’s Roadrunner and then traverse the nation through late April.

DelFest, the festival brainchild of Del McCoury and his extended McCoury family, is celebrating its 15th year in 2023, and for those who’ve been all 14 years or those looking to make their first Memorial Day memories with Del and the gang, today is the day everyone’s been waiting for: The initial DelFest 2023 lineup is here!

Michael Franti & Spearhead and Sixthman, creators of unforgettable festivals on sand and at sea for more than two decades, have announced Soulshine At Sea: Second Voyage, an immersive cruise experience sailing November 4 – 8, 2023 from Miami, FL to Costa Maya, Mexico aboard Norwegian Pearl. Reservation pre-sales are underway now – cabins officially go on sale on December 14. For complete details, please visit www.soulshineatsea.com.

GRAMMY® Award-winning guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela have shared “Stage 1: Aware of Being Aware,” the final installment in a new cycle of nine deeply metaphysical mini videos streaming now on YouTube. Directed by acclaimed Mexican filmmaker/broadcaster Olallo Rubio, a complete compilation of all nine Stages clips premieres today at the duo’s official YouTube channel.

Jackalope Jamboree has announced its full lineup scheduled for June 22-24, 2023 at the historic Happy Canyon Arena in Pendleton, Oregon.

International punk band Gogol Bordello is celebrating 15 years of their infamous New Year’s Eve shows this year at Brooklyn Bowl New York & Philadelphia from December 28-31. Led by Ukrainian frontman Eugene Hütz, the band just announced lineups for the Brooklyn shows, toasting the unbreakable spirit of NYC: hardcore legends Murphy’s Law are joined by Incendiary Device and fresh faces Balaklava Blues (whose debut single “Gimme” already reached 1M+ YouTube views), Crazy & The Brains and Puzzled Panther.

Launched on Veterans Day and running through December 12th, Raven Drum Foundation’s second annual 12 Drummers Drumming auction brings together a list of rock’s most influential and legendary figures to raise vital funds for people dealing with PTSD, trauma, and suicidal ideation.

Just added items include:
-Taylor Swift autographed guitar
-Alvin Taylor's sticks used to record George Harrison's 33 & 1/3 album
-Def Leppard - Hysteria Funko Pop! Figures (Limited Edition) signed by Rick Allen