Philadelphia-born drummer, vocalist, and producer James “Biscuit” Rouse is honoring a legend. On Friday, September 5, he’ll host a dynamic Buddy Miles Birthday Celebration at The Cutting Room in New York City which promises to be a night of music, memories, and monumental grooves.

Chicago-based non-profit, Bluegrass Ambassadors, founded by critically-acclaimed bluegrass band Henhouse Prowlers, have, once again, partnered with ReString Appalachia, a non-profit initiated by the music history podcast American Songcatcher, to raise funds to provide musical instruments to individuals affected by the devastating flooding in Texas.

Kyle Hollingsworth has released “Waiting on Time,” the final sampling of his new album All We Are, out this Friday, August 1, 2025. “This was an organ based tune,” Hollingsworth says. “I was thinking about Greg Allman when I was writing it. Some of the imagery came from that style. The lyrics speak of the struggle with addiction and staying on track.

Crucial Reggae Sundays returns to the historic Bandshell at the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park with free, family‑friendly reggae every Sunday from 4:20 to 7:30 pm, running through mid‑November.

Revered folk duo The Milk Carton Kids—Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale—return to Colorado this fall with Sad Songs for the Off Season at the Boulder Theater on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Doors open at 7:00 pm; show at 8:00 pm.

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Kathleen Edwards shares two new songs today—“Little Red Ranger” and “When the Truth Comes Out”—the latest offerings from her highly anticipated new album, Billionaire, out August 22 on Dualtone Records (pre-order).

Gibson has shaped the sound of music since 1894, when Orville Gibson first designed and built mandolins in his workshop. 130 years on, the groundbreaking and forward-thinking carved top design that revolutionized the mandolin and guitar world, delivering a louder, more durable, more playable instrument, remains the DNA of every Gibson.

Good Trees River Band (GTRB) is thrilled to share their new single, “Blowin’ Smoke,” which hit all major streaming platforms on July 25. As the title track from their upcoming album Blowin’ Smoke, due out October 17, this tune is a blend of southern rock and vintage blues—channeling the raw vibe of GTRB’s road-tested chemistry. The lyrics represent a cynical hot take against spouting nonsense and staying in your rut.

Following sold-out screenings across the country, Jerry Harrison – keyboardist/guitarist of the iconic band Talking Heads – has announced an extended run of live events tied to the 40th anniversary re-release of Stop Making Sense, widely considered one of the greatest concert films ever made.
 

Music lovers and Lucinda Williams fans are invited to an inspiring evening that blends live performance, documentary screening, and conversation as Finding Lucinda comes to San Francisco on Friday, October 3.

Presented as an official Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Out of the Park show, this event benefiting Sweet Relief and the Bay Area Musicians Fund celebrates the early life, creative spark, and lasting influence of the legendary singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams.