As it celebrates over 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce it has partnered with Sir Brian May, one of the most influential musicians in history and co-founder of one of the most impactful bands of all time, Queen. Introducing the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar from Gibson Custom.

Guitar icons Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai - the original line-up behind the G3 touring concept – returned to the road in 2024 for a series of sold-out concerts in the US.

The just-released “G3 Reunion Live” album (available worldwide on earMUSIC) captures the full live experience – a full set from each artist and their own band followed by a superstar G3 encore jam.

From that jam now comes the official visualizer for their cover of Steppenwolf’s "heavy metal thunder" biker anthem “Born to be Wild.”  

The Sandy Beaches Cruise will celebrate its 30th voyage in 2026. The cruise that set the standard for music festivals at sea has announced the initial lineup for the 2026 sailing with an incredible array of artists of American roots music. The seven-day trip will take place on Holland America Line’s luxurious m/s Eurodam which departs out of Fort Lauderdale, FL on January 11th with stops in beautiful ports of call in Nassau, Bahamas, Key West, FL and Half Moon Cay, Bahamas before returning to Ft. Lauderdale on January 18th.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame member Jackson Browne has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, one of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New York City. The acclaimed musician, singer, songwriter and activist joins an incredible lineup of artists when the concert returns to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on Monday, March 3rd at 7:30PM.

"Malibu" plays beautifully with those close harmonies that helped to shape Mumford & Sons’ signature sound. The slow, multi-layered build and the swell of instruments in its eventual crescendo, "Malibu" is another timely example of what Mumford & Sons create so effortlessly as they reveal the shape and soul of RUSHMERE.

The new album from Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Honeysuckle, is scheduled for release on February 21, 2025, via Family Owned Records/Amplified Distribution.