Dogs in a Pile | Port Chester, NY | February 14, 2026 | Photos by Jamie Huenefeld/Killahwave and Videos by Vinny Vallely Dogs in a Pile brought an exciting night of Valentine’s Day love and music to their fans on Feburary 14, 2026. This was their first time headlining the storied Capitol Theatre in Port… Continue reading Dogs in a Pile Deliver Valentine’s Day Magic at the Capitol Theatre
The Band of Heathens: Country Sides Some records hit like comfort food—simple on the surface, quietly nourishing, and somehow exactly what you needed. The Band of Heathens serve that kind of soul-satisfying warmth on Country Sides, an upcoming set of country-leaning Americana roots-rock that feels like a soundtrack for life’s long drive: love, doubt, reflection, home,… Continue reading The Band of Heathens’ ‘Country Sides’ Is Comfort Food for the Soul
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter | photos by L. Paul Mann The heart of Santa Barbara’s music scene, SOhO Restaurant & Music Venue, became the epicenter of the festival industry on the night of February 11, 2026. As part of the 9th annual FestForums conference, the evening bridged the gap between high-level industry recognition and the raw,… Continue reading FestForums 2026 Lights Up SOhO with Legends, Rising Stars & Industry Honors
Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble | Orlando, Florida | February 13th, 2026 | photos by Russell Levine “This wasn’t Grateful Dead karaoke — it was Detroit alchemy in a 150-seat jazz sanctuary, where every note breathed and every groove carried history.” There are rooms built for spectacle. And then there are rooms built… Continue reading Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble Reimagine the Grateful Dead at Judson’s Live
Jazz Mandolin Project | Boston, MA | February 5th, 2026 | photos by Scott Kepnes An excited and eager audience packed the Paradise Rock Club, welcoming Jazz Mandolin Project to Boston. The sold-out, 933-capacity standing-room-only venue was high with anticipation for JMP’s first tour in 20 years. This was the second show on the tour.… Continue reading Jazz Mandolin Project Returns to Boston for Sold-Out Paradise Rock Club Show
Warren Haynes | San Francisco, CA | February 13th, 2026 | photos by Gabriel David Barkin Warren Haynes performed solo at the historic Fillmore Auditorium on Friday night as part of his “Winter of Warren” tour. “You wonder what I’m doing here,” he told the adoring crowd before setting high expectations: “Whatever happens, man.”… Continue reading “Whatever Happens, Man”: Warren Haynes Performs Solo at The Fillmore
Dark Star Orchestra | Fort Collins, Colorado | February 14th, 2026 | photos by Backstage Flash Dark Star Orchestra turned on their brightest love light for the Valentine’s Day crowd last night in Fort Collins. This was the first show for Dark Star Orchestra at Washington’s, and the hometown crowd could not have been… Continue reading Dark Star Orchestra | Washington’s | 2/14/2026
Brooklyn Bowl was packed wall-to-wall on February 6, 2026 as Jazz Mandolin Project delivered a night centered on jazz language, risk-taking improvisation, and deep musical chemistry. With drummer Jon Fishman in the lineup, a rarity and a major draw, the room carried an unmistakable sense of occasion long before the first note. This was also… Continue reading Jazz Mandolin Project Goes Deep at Brooklyn Bowl
The golden hour light settled gently over Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone as industry leaders, artists, innovators, and dreamers filtered into La Lieff Winery on February 10 for the FestForums 2026 Pre-Conference Gathering. Before the panels, keynotes, and awards took over the Mar Monte Hotel, this opening mixer offered something quieter and perhaps more meaningful—a reminder… Continue reading FestForums 2026 Kicks Off at La Lieff Winery
Redbud Ramblers | Benton Harbor, MI | photos by Dan Ward What better way to spend a cold, wintry night than with good food, great beer, a bunch of friends, and a hot band? Benton Harbor’s The Livery has that equation in mind every week. The charming venue boasts innovative comfort food (try the inventive… Continue reading Redbud Ramblers Heat Up a Winter Night at The Livery
