The Kerrville Folk Festival Foundation is excited to announce the return of Welcome Home Fest, a beloved celebration of music and community. Set to take place from October 10th to 13th at Quiet Valley Ranch, just south of Kerrville, TX, this year's festival promises an unforgettable experience for music lovers and festival-goers alike.

More than a dozen compelling West Coast bands known for their improvisational instrumentation, including Karl Denson’s Greyboy Allstars, ALO, New Monsoon, Moonalice, and the Monophonics, highlighted the festivities at the 17th annual Petaluma Music Festival, presented once again at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds on July 27.

The first volume of "The National Park Album" launches August 20th, 2024, featuring an extraordinary collection of original songs by legendary artists Ry Cooder, Animal Collective, and Rising Appalachia. This ambitious project, spearheaded by writer Fredrik Colting, aims to create a unique musical tribute for each of America's national parks, celebrating the natural beauty and shared experiences they inspire.

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), producers of the SEMA Show, the major trade-only automotive aftermarket event held annually in Las Vegas, has announced the return of SEMA Fest for Friday, November 8. For its second turn, the event is coming back as a one-day experience merging the Show’s high-energy automotive atmosphere with musical headliners Cage The Elephant and Sublime, with Fitz And The Tantrums and Petey. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 19 at 10 am PT via semafest.com.

The Down Hill Strugglers – the folk trio whose first all-original album and first album in seven years, Old Juniper comes out August 16 on Jalopy Records – have confirmed tour dates.

Elvin Bishop, Alligator Records recording artist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, recently joined GRAMMY Award-winning band Los Lobos to create a new version of Bishop's politically-charged song, What The Hell Is Going On?. The song, a concert staple for Bishop that decries political extremism, was released in a previous version on the 2020 GRAMMY-nominated Alligator Records album 100 Years Of Blues, by Bishop and his friend, blues icon Charlie Musselwhite. The new version was recorded in June at Los Lobos' East L.A. studio.

Female-fronted, multicultural band Circle The Earth, who stretch the boundaries of rock with funk swagger, jazz fluidity, and pop universality, has officially introduced their new era and iteration with the release of their new single “Numb.” The pop rock track – written by Adrian Jones and produced by Erik Ron (Staind, Godsmack, Bush) – showcases new front woman Aviva Scott processing the rollercoaster of a toxic relationship set against ripping electric guitar and clashing cymbals.

The Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation is offering fans an incredible opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience with blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa. From now to September 13th, 2024, fans can enter to win an exciting prize package for Joe’s upcoming show at The Granada Theatre in Santa Barbara on October 28th, 2024 - a historic venue that is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
 
This exclusive package includes:

The 80’s New Wave tour TOTALLY TUBULAR FESTIVAL across North America celebrated its successful finale at Blossom Music Center in Cleveland, OH. The artists who performed on that night (July 28, 2024) were Thomas Dolby, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, Modern English, Men Without Hats, Bow Wow Wow, Tommy Tutone, Eddie Munoz of The Plimsouls, and Wang Chung.

For over 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to continue its longest signature artist partnership with the legendary bass player, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, and founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, Jack Casady.