It was in the quiet, shimmering corners of the stage that Garth Hudson held court, conjuring wild sonic landscapes like some benevolent alchemist. He was the stout-hearted wizard with a bramble of a beard, hunched over that beloved Lowrey organ, coaxing out sounds that could make a whole crowd feel like they were riding a rickety carnival tilt-a-whirl into the heart of the cosmos. Today, January 21, 2025, at the age of 87, Garth Hudson stepped beyond the veil.

The California Bluegrass Association will celebrate its 50th annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival with a special 50th-anniversary lineup featuring headliners the Travelin’ McCourys, the Gibson Brothers and AJ Lee & Blue Summit, who top a 32-act roster packed with established and emerging talents coming together June 12-15 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, Calif.

Grahame Lesh & Friends announce UNBROKEN CHAIN: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh, taking place at The Capitol Theatre on March 14 and 15, 2025. The event, hosted by Grahame Lesh, commemorates what would have been Phil Lesh’s 85th birthday and will bring together a remarkable group of musicians and collaborators to honor his enduring musical legacy.

MusiCares® is thrilled to announce the Grateful Dead as its 2025 Persons of the Year. Celebrating six decades of musical innovation, philanthropic dedication, and boundless community spirit, the influential group will be honored at a star-studded tribute concert and dinner at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 31.

Magnolia Pictures announced today that they have acquired North American rights to ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO, from Oscar®-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland, Marley, HBO’s One Day in September, The Mauritanian).

David and Sam Grisman proudly announce Dawg at 80, a once-in-a-lifetime musical celebration for David “Dawg” Grisman’s 80th birthday. This special event will take place on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the historic Moore Theatre in Seattle, Washington.

Phish has announced a series of West Coast tour dates. Highlights include two-night stands at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena (April 18-19) and San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (April 22-23) as well as a one-night-only show at Portland, Oregon’s Moda Center on April 20 – the first Phish performance in Portland, OR in over 25 years. The run concludes with a three-night return to Los Angeles’ historic Hollywood Bowl, set for April 25-27.

Hinterland Music Festival has announced the all-star lineup for this year’s 10th edition of the music and camping festival, set for Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 3, in St. Charles, IA, just 30 minutes south of Des Moines. Highlights include Tyler, the Creator, Kacey Musgraves, Lana Del Rey, Clairo, The Marías, Bleachers, Remi Wolf, Sierra Ferrell, Still Woozy, Royel Otis, Wyatt Flores, Role Model, Glass Beams, Gigi Perez, and more. The complete Hinterland 2025 lineup is below.

Bay Area bass duo Smoakland, now based in Denver, brings their electrifying energy to the Mile High City for their biggest headline show yet at ReelWorks on Saturday, January 25, 2025. This special "In The Round" 360° experience will feature PK Sound, providing a fully immersive audio experience that fans won’t forget.

The countdown to the 15th annual Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival is on, and organizers are thrilled to announce the final lineup, featuring funk legends Lettuce, festival icon Keller Williams, and 26 more incredible acts, officially completing the band lineup! The festival will take place May 22–25, 2025, at the scenic Pop's Farm in Martinsville, Virginia.