Gold Country Concerts is thrilled to announce a vibrant lineup of spring concerts at Blue Ridge Kitchen, the beloved gathering spot known for its exceptional food and intimate performances. Featuring local favorites and legendary talents, each concert promises a memorable evening of music, community, and good vibes.

Upcoming Shows:

Rising Denny Shiffler and Twisted Livin', Jersey's newest blues contenders, make a special appearance at Southern New Jersey's premier sit-down live music venue, Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main St., on Saturday, March 22. Show: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 (advance), $40 (door). Info: (609) 276-6758 or visit lizzierosemusic.com. Also performing that evening: Bees Deluxe.

The Otis Redding Foundation proudly announces the opening of the Otis Redding Center for the Arts (ORCA) in Macon, Georgia. This state-of-the-art facility, located in the heart of Central Georgia, will offer comprehensive arts education to youth aged 5 to 18, with additional programming for toddlers and senior citizens scheduled to begin later this year.

Celebrated singer-songwriter Ray LaMontagne announces the highly anticipated 20th Anniversary reissue of his groundbreaking debut album, Trouble, set for release on June 13. Fans can pre-save or preorder the special vinyl edition here.

Get ready for three unforgettable days of rock 'n' roll as the Azkena Rock Festival returns to Mendizabala in Vitoria-Gasteiz from June 19 to June 21, 2025. Celebrating its 23rd edition, the festival promises an unparalleled lineup of legendary artists and thrilling new additions.

Headlining the festival each night are iconic acts:

Thursday, June 19: Dinosaur Jr (performing their album 'Without A Sound') and punk legends The Damned.

In his sixth and latest album “New African Orleans”, released by ENJA and Yellow Bird, bass guitarist and composer Alune Wade explores the multiple junctions between his native West African rhythms, the Afrobeat and juju rhythms from Lagos and the brass band repertoire immortalized in New Orleans. “I’m exploring a world that goes from my roots to the lost branches on the other side of the Atlantic,” explains the musician from Senegal.