Today, March 15th, 2025, the cosmic calendar turns to a date that holds both sweetness and melancholy—what would have been the 85th birthday of the inimitable Phil Lesh. Though he left our earthly stage last October, Phil’s spirit reverberates powerfully through the music world, a sonic beacon for those who seek magic in every note.

In today’s emotionally overcharged world, where we don’t speak for fear of saying the wrong thing, hide who we are for fear of rejection, and worry about looking in the wrong direction, we need a larger-than-life preacher to help us through. Enter the giant with a never-ending smile, Reverend Peyton, and his Big Damn Band. Together, they proclaim the simple truths we all need to hear.

Music lovers from around the country are invited to gather in the scenic Colorado Rockies for the Springfree Bluegrass Festival, taking place May 23–25, 2025 in the heart of Vail. Boasting a lineup that celebrates both rising stars and established favorites, Springfree Bluegrass Festival promises to deliver three days of foot-stomping tunes, family-friendly fun, and the breathtaking mountain views that make Vail a world-class destination.

Festival Highlights

Vermont-based singer-songwriter Reid Parsons (they/she) announces the release of their debut full-length album, Back to Back, arriving April 25th, 2025. Deeply inspired by architecture, Parsons has created an evocative and emotionally eloquent musical universe on this highly anticipated orchestral-folk record, showcasing their ability to weave elements of jazz, blues, classical, soul, and funk into emotionally rich narratives.

Bayside Bowl is thrilled to announce its 15th Anniversary Celebration, a three-day all-ages extravaganza from June 20th through 22nd, 2025, proudly sponsored by Revision Energy, Oxbow Brewing Company, Bull Moose Stores, and Zero Gravity Cannabis. Held at Portland's iconic Bayside Bowl, the event features an exciting lineup of talent including Rustic Overtones, Angelikah Fahray, Mosart212, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John Brown's Body, Kenya Hall Band, SeepeopleS ft.

Today, acclaimed singer-songwriter ZZ Ward unleashes Liberation, her long-awaited new album and first full-length release under the storied Sun Records banner. A raw, blues-infused statement of artistic freedom, Liberation is a return to ZZ’s roots—an album that encapsulates her journey of self-discovery, motherhood, and reclaiming her place as a powerful blues artist.