Eighty years ago, on January 27, 1945, the survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau stepped out of their living nightmare for the first time, marking the camp’s liberation and a turning point in the Holocaust’s tragic history. To honor this anniversary, The Daniel Pelton Collective, in collaboration with Calgary’s National Music Centre, will release Violins of Hope on January 27, 2025. This powerful collection of three compositions captures the profound experiences of the Holocaust, serving as a poignant reminder of the atrocities committed and a call to ensure they are never forgotten.

BLUES PeopleBLUES People, the veteran four-piece band with roots in the vibrant New York/New Jersey music scene, is on a determined quest to conquer the 2025 International Blues Challenge (IBC), taking place January 7–11, 2025 on historic Beale Street. Last year’s IBC Semifinalists aim to make an indelible mark this time around—and land themselves on the Orpheum Theatre stage for the Finals.

The Vermont Jazz Center is thrilled to present harpist Brandee Younger on January 18, 2025. She will perform with her working trio: Rashaan Carter on electric and acoustic basses and Allan Mednard on drums. Many VJC aficionados were moved by Younger’s appearance with Makaya McCraven’s ensemble last February. Since then, she has been on the move, releasing a solo harp EP and touring across London, Germany, Brooklyn, the Netherlands, Portugal, Australia, Brussels, and beyond.

French-born drummer, composer, and producer Antoine Cara is set to release his highly anticipated album, Status Quo, showcasing an extraordinary roster of world-renowned musicians. This dynamic collection of original compositions blends hard-edged funk, Latin jazz fusion, melodic pop, and uptempo jazz, offering a fresh perspective on modern jazz and ensemble performance.

From the ancient Greeks to medieval court jesters to modern late night talk show hosts, taking comedic jabs at those in power can be as persuasive as a sword. Retired legendary rodeo clown and now musical satirist Sloppy Scales has assembled a world-class band of musicians to create his debut album This Machine Mocks Fascists: The Sloppy Scales Songbook that's released today. It's a hilarious Latin countrypolitan blues-rock bulldogging of America’s far-right politics. It’s refreshingly incendiary in its raw condemnation of injustice.

The Philly Specials – Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata – delivered holiday cheer to Philadelphia students and teachers in an unforgettable way with Operation Snowball, a citywide gift-giving initiative that brought joy to over 1.1 million students and teachers in the School District of Philadelphia.

One of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New York City, the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, will return to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on March 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM, with Artistic Directors Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson at the helm. Now in its 38th year, the benefit concert promises an evening of extraordinary performances, camaraderie, and one-night-only collaborations.

Pat Fulgoni has earned a reputation as a powerhouse vocalist who channels the very essence of the blues. From electrifying performances at SXSW in Austin, Texas—lauded by Billboard Magazine—to a storied career that has seen him cross multiple genres and global stages, Fulgoni now brings his soulful artistry home with the eponymous debut of the Pat Fulgoni Blues Experience.

Get ready for an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day weekend as Brew Ha Ha Productions and Punk In The Park proudly present Lucky Punks!, a one-day craft beer and music festival featuring an iconic punk lineup and exceptional craft beer tasting. The event will take place on Saturday, March 15 at Oak Canyon Park in Silverado, California.

Today, “guitarist extraordinaire” (Nashville Scene) Sean Thompson’s Weird Ears announces a special album release show at The Blue Room in Nashville on Thursday February 6 and a Grimey’s in-store performance on Friday February 7 in support of upcoming LP Head In The Sand, out the same day via Ears Over America/Missing Piece Records.