Smooth Money Gesture comes to Shine on June 22nd in a very humble manner.  This year, they've performed to a SOLD OUT Fox Theatre, as well as a capacity crowd on April 20th in their hometown of Nederland.  After 6+ years of playing on the Front Range, they feel it is time to give thanks back to all the friends, fans, and family they've met over the years.  To give thanks Smooth Money Gesture will do something they've never done before - play an all acoustic show.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem continues to offer a wide range of top quality free programming and affordable concerts from jazz’s most celebrated musicians, educators and historians. May was an exciting month for us with the launch of our Parallax Conversation Series and two Harlem Speaks poetry slams!

World-renowned guitarist John McLaughlin, is set to begin his first U.S. tour in three years.  The tour begins on June 11th in Durham, NC and will hit Asheville, DC, Bethlehem, Boston and a 3-night stand in New York City at the Blue Note before ending in Toronto on June 23rd.  McLaughlin and his legendary 4th Dimension band will also make a special appearance at this year’s Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester, Tennessee on June 14th.“Since I last visited the US, there has been a change in my band 'The 4th Dimension'.

AURA Music Events just announced that AURA Music & Arts Festival will return to Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida February 14th – 16th, 2014!

Jeff Austin will join The Travelin' McCourys for The Bluegrass Ball at Shoe Fest this year. Shoe Fest is a three day outdoor music and camping event, featuring live music performances, which will take place September 6-8, 2013 at Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see in Manteno, IL.The Giving Tree Band, Henhouse Prowlers, This Must Be the Band, Old Shoe and Chicago Farmer will also be joining the Shoe Fest lineup this year.

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Chicago's Great Divide recently released their self-titled, sophomore record full of soul, passion and groove. Performer Magazine attests Great Divide is, “Rock n’ soul custom-made for a sweaty live setting.”  Fitting, as the band is about to head back out on the road in support of their new album.  A full list of tour dates can be found below.

Nationally available in stores and online today, Slightly Stoopid releases a special HD DVD + 2 CD set recorded live at TRI Studios (San Rafael, CA), featuring guest artists Bob Weir, Ivan Neville, Ian Neville, Karl Denson, Don Carlos, and a rare interview segment moderated by Tommy Chong and Weir.

Just as summer is heating up, the folks at Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Festival are already putting the finishing touches on their fall-time event. Set to take place at Mulberry Mountain in the majestic Ozark Mountains, the music and camping experience will span October 17, 18 and 19 in 2013.

Portland’s Fruition stopped into Shine for a memorable night of strings and songs Friday night, boasting a Naropa vibe and an audience clutching craft brews and camaraderie.