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Boogie-Woogie might sound like a silly name for a musical genre, but those who are masters of it should be held in high praise. From Professor Longhair, Otis Spann, and Duke Ellington to Fats Domino, Ray Charles, and Allen Toussaint, these Boogie-Woogie legends are responsible for some of the finest music ever created. But even those icons would be hesitant to do what Ontario-based legend Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne has done with his latest single “Try It Out.” A banjo, horns, Boogie-Woogie piano and a funky ‘70s bass line should not work so well.

The Fox Theatre is thrilled to announce a spectacular night of music featuring Colorado’s very own River Spell and the vibrant Young & Dead. Mark your calendars for Friday, January 17, 2025, as these talented ensembles come together for an evening that promises to be both unique and immersive.

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Wreckless Strangers return to the iconic Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA, on Thursday, November 21, to celebrate the release of their new EP, Blue Sky Fantasy. The band will perform fan favorites alongside new tracks from the EP, which debuted on September 27 and is available now on all streaming platforms. Wreckless Strangers have soared to new heights with this release.

Purity still exists in modern-day music. There’s the purity of real instruments – violin, acoustic guitar, upright bass, percussion, and even cello – coupled with homespun harmonies that magically float into the ether. Then, you have the purity of songs written from the soul that fill a human void. None of that ever goes out of style.

MusiCares is thrilled to announce the Grateful Dead as the 2025 Persons of the Year, honoring the legendary band on their monumental 60th anniversary. This recognition celebrates the immense musical and philanthropic contributions of original members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bobby Weir. The evening will also feature heartfelt posthumous tributes to the beloved Jerry Garcia.

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Renowned for their genre-defining “Trance-Fusion” sound, The Disco Biscuits are set to light up the stage at the Boulder Theater on Friday, February 7, 2025, as part of their highly anticipated TRACTORBEAM Bubble Tour.

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The Wood Brothers have confirmed their first tour dates of 2025. The Grammy Award-nominated roots music trio has added 18 shows with headline performances in the Southeast in February and the West Coast in March. The band begins the first leg on February 6 at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, one of three shows in the Sunshine State.

Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation or any other, Suzanne Vega is adding a run of North American dates to her Old Songs, New Songs and Other Songs tour in March. Stops include the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, and multiple nights at Toronto’s Lula Lounge and the Dakota in Minneapolis. See below for a list of dates; tickets for all upcoming shows are available for purchase at suzannevega.com/tour.

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The New Colossus Festival is thrilled to announce the first wave of artists and bands from around the globe for its sixth annual edition, taking place on New York City’s historic Lower East Side from March 4–9, 2025.

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The full music lineup has been announced for the fourth year of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, including some incredible firsts for the Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America, held May 8, 9, 10 & 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

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