On the heels of a sold-out WinterWonderGrass Steamboat last month, WinterWonderGrass Tahoe will kick off their 8th annual festival this coming Friday, April 5.  The weekend in Palisades Tahoe, California will bring great music from some of the biggest names in the Americana, roots, and bluegrass scene as well as some up-and-comers that are not to be missed. Festival gates open at 2 pm Friday-Sunday, with a special free kick-off show in the village on Thursday featuring Boot Juice.

Dogs In A Pile (DIAP) announced their Summer Tour dates today – which includes return trips to Seattle (WA), Portland (OR), and Weiser (ID). The eight dates will also incorporate first time visits to the Colorado cities of Crested Butte, Vail, and Bellvue. Two shows in Montana – a first-time headlining date in Bozeman and an inaugural visit to Whitefish – will close out the June run.

There is a legion of Sleater-Kinney fans who were big fans of the Olympia, WA, riot grrrl trio long before founding member Carrie Brownstein turned her attention to acting and starred with SNL alum Fred Armisen in the offbeat television sketch comedy show “Portlandia.” (Sleater-Kinney was in the middle of a six-year hiatus at the time.)

Guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has announced the debut of his latest project, "Stanley Plays The Dead," a band formed out of Jordan's deep respect and admiration for the Grateful Dead and their legendary guitarist Jerry Garcia. The band has just released a captivating rendition of "Eyes of the World," a classic from the Grateful Dead's 1973 album Wake of the Flood. Fans can view the mesmerizing performance here.

On August 24, 1973, 40,000 salsa fans (a record-breaking crowd at the time for a Latin music event) eagerly piled into New York’s Yankee Stadium to watch some of the world’s most influential artists share the stage. But the Fania All Stars—a collective that included such legends as Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colon, Ray Barretto, and Héctor Lavoe—was eager to highlight its versatility by performing not just Latin hits, but also soul and rock hits from the day.

The Steep Canyon Rangers, celebrated torchbearers of bluegrass and Americana music, are set to bring their latest auditory masterpiece, "Morning Shift," to life at the iconic Boulder Theater on Saturday, July 20, 2024. This much-anticipated show promises to immerse fans in the deep musical heritage of the Carolinas, showcasing the band's evolution over more than two decades and their unwavering dedication to storytelling through music.

Undoubtedly, Intelligent Music Project stands out as one of the most compelling rock projects in the music world over the last 12 years. During this time, the project has gifted their fans with 7 albums featuring the participation of world-famous, top-notch musicians, and they show no signs of slowing down.

Just a few days ago, Intelligent Music Project announced their eighth album, named “Miracles Beyond,” which will be officially released on May 15th this year. And it comes as no surprise that once again, there will be first-class rockstar presence.

Musician, and songwriter Charlie Overbey, of whom rock icon Lemmy (Motörhead), coined as the “Punk Rock Spy In The House Of Honky Tonk" has released his single “Champagne, Cocaine, Cadillacs & Cash.” The guitar and keys southern rock-tinged romp features Marcus King on Electric Guitars,  B3 Organ, and vocals,  with additional vocals from Jaime Wyatt. The song is the first single from Overbey’s forthcoming album In Good Company, due out on July 26.

Brooklyn-based artist and educator J.M. Clifford has announced his forthcoming LP, Trains, Thinkin’ and Drinkin’, with the release of its title track. Trains, Thinkin’ and Drinkin’ is out June 7 via Brooklyn Basement Records. While the title is a tongue-in-cheek reference to old bluegrass tropes, Clifford acknowledges they're recurring themes for a reason.

The Cold Stares, known for their electrifying blend of blues-rock, have released their latest single, "Horse To Water," the first taste of an exciting slate of new material expected later this year.