First up is the veteran group known as The Sadies. Hailing from Toronto, ON, this band has been entertaining crowds since 1994. The founding brothers, Travis and Dallas Goode, are part of a musical dynasty; their father and uncles formed the bluegrass band The Goode Brothers. Tragically, Dallas passed away in 2022. The Sadies blend heartfelt storytelling with heavy rock and roll to produce music that is new yet familiar.

Released twenty years to the day after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Crescent City, Second Line Sunday, the new collaboration from Trombone Shorty and New Breed Brass Band, is more than just a party; it’s a reflection on culture and tradition, on family and community, on survival and resilience. This vital, joyous tribute to the music that Trombone Shorty grew up on features ten new original songs and will be released this Friday, August 29.

Author Tamara Saviano will read from her latest book, Poets & Dreamers: My Life In Americana Music, and tell stories about her longtime client and friend, Kris Kristofferson. Laurel Lewis (debut album produced by Rodney Crowell) will sing a few Kristofferson songs to get us in the mood.

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Brent Cobb and his band The Fixin’s release a new version of “Power Man” with Cody Cannon of Whiskey Myers today—listen HERE.

New York-based singer-songwriter, recording artist, and performer Bill Scorzari returns with his 5th and 6th albums, Sidereal Days (Day 1) & (Day 2). The first to be released in this upcoming double album is Sidereal Days (Day 1) on October 17, 2025. Sidereal Days (Day 2) will be released in 2026. The musicianship on these albums is full of graceful nuance, cinematic moments, and deeply personal narratives. 

The Westville Music Bowl was filled with 90's vibes and smiling faces as Sublime closed out their summer tour at the tennis stadium turned concert venue in New Haven, CT last Saturday. The stage had no shortage of over-sized inflatable objects, like a dalmatian and a chair, flanking their performance.

Samantha Fish, the genre-defying blues-rock powerhouse, proudly announces the return of her Shake 'Em On Down Tour for its third annual edition. Fish will again headline an electrifying lineup showcasing the best in modern blues. This year's tour features Grammy-nominated Cedric Burnside, a North Mississippi Hill Country Blues torchbearer, and the return of blues-punk legend Jon Spencer. The tour kicks off on December 10th, in Carmel, Indiana.

Sweetwater Music Hall—an intimate, all-ages, wheelchair-accessible 501(c)(3) in downtown Mill Valley—rolls into late summer and early fall with a run tailor-made for Grateful Web readers: Dead-family collaborations, world-class bluegrass, New Orleans grooves, classic Bay Area rock lineage, and community jams that keep the local scene thriving. Doors open one hour before showtime. Tickets and details at www.sweetwatermusichall.org.

John Fogerty, Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and Songwriters Hall of Famer, releases his anticipated new album Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years today via Concord. Arriving as he celebrates his 80th birthday year, the 20-track collection features newly recorded versions of his most beloved songs, all written by Fogerty—a sweeping catalog that includes “Proud Mary,” “Fortunate Son,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain,” and the release-day focus track “Bad Moon Rising.” 

GRAMMY Award-winning banjoists Steve Martin and Alison Brown announced their debut collaborative album, Safe, Sensible and Sane, out October 17 via Compass Records. Featuring guest appearances from luminaries like Jackson Browne, Vince Gill, the Indigo Girls, Tim O’Brien, Jason Mraz, Della Mae, and more, Safe, Sensible and Sane emerges as a captivating new turn in the evolution of banjo music. Pre-order the album HERE.