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John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter, and vocalist of The Moody Blues, is set to captivate audiences once again with his electrifying Performs Days of Future tour. This unforgettable show features a first set of Moody Blues classics, followed by a second set devoted to a full symphonic performance of the groundbreaking album Days of Future Passed.

The Divided Sky Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Seth Dolinsky as its first Executive Director, a newly created position that represents a significant step in the foundation’s growth and commitment to expanding its services.

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Big Head Todd and the Monsters are gearing up to celebrate their 40th Anniversary with two special nights at their hometown haunt, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. This will be the 37th time that the band has performed at this spectacular venue.

Goose has announced its initial run of upcoming Summer 2025 headline dates, including their first-ever headline show at New York City’s world-famous Madison Square Garden, set for Saturday, June 28. The newly announced dates also include a two-night stand at Greenwood Village, CO’s Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre (June 6-7).

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Craig Greenberg is set to release his first single of 2025, “She’s Gone and I’m Good For Nothing,” on January 31. The track marks the second single from his forthcoming full-length album (planned for later this year) and signals a vibrant new direction for the veteran musician.

We recently sat down with guitarist Jeremy Hilliard and keyboardist Johnny Young from the emerging jam rock band PEAK. This indie psychedelic jam quartet is based in Brooklyn, NY, and gig around the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Their sound is described as mix of poetic, melodic songwriting coupled with moody electro-funk, riffed-out blues-rock, and exploratory yet danceable improvisations. Their other members include drummer Kito Bovenschulte (Particle) and bassist Josh T. Carter (Hayley Jane and The Primates).

When it comes to jazz guitar, few names carry the same prestige as Joe Pass and Herb Ellis. Both emerged from slightly different backgrounds—Pass was widely celebrated for his masterful chord-melody approach and unerring sense of time, while Ellis came up through the ranks playing with the likes of Oscar Peterson, honing a blues-inflected style that balanced clarity and swing. Their collaborative spirit on Seven, Come Eleven reveals not only their individual strengths but also their warm sense of camaraderie.

Craft Recordings is excited to announce the first reissues of 2025 from Original Jazz Classics, the series that revisits seminal and rare jazz albums celebrated by critics and aficionados alike. The latest releases include Joe Pass’ Virtuoso, Wes Montgomery’s The Incredible Jazz Guitar of Wes Montgomery, Thelonious Monk’s Thelonious Himself and Miles Davis’ The Musings of Miles and Walkin’. All of these albums can be pre-ordered now, with releases rolling out between February 28 and April 18.

BALTHVS, the Colombian alternative act steeped in psychedelia and global funk, is kicking off 2025 with their highly anticipated winter/spring tour across the USA and Mexico. Known for their infectious rhythms and otherworldly melodies, BALTHVS promises an electrifying live experience that transcends musical boundaries.

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Janiva Magness has returned with her 17th album, Back for Me, produced by her longtime friend, producer, and collaborator Dave Darling. The album is a powerfully engaging, emotionally rich collection from a dynamic artist who continues to renew and redefine her widely celebrated relationship with the blues.

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