Oteil Burbridge will hit the road this autumn with the Oteil & Friends Fall Tour 2025, a seven-date run that travels down the East Coast from Maine to Florida. Joining Burbridge are Melvin Seals, Steve Kimock, Jason Crosby, Tom Guarna, John Kimock and Lamar Williams Jr., forming the full Oteil & Friends ensemble for this outing.

Today, the Grateful Guitars Foundation (GGF) announces that they will present Oteil Burbridge with a Doug-Irwin Certified “Dire Wolf” bass by luthier Bill Asher at the AEG + 97.3 KBCO Present Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration with the Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 6. In addition to Burbridge, the event will feature appearances from Melvin Seals, Jacklyn LaBranch, Tom Hamilton, Duane Trucks and Lady Chi.

It wasn’t your typical night at Boston's Symphony Hall. Last evening, beneath the elegantly vaulted ceilings and behind those plush velvet curtains, the Boston Pops Orchestra joined forces with a hand-picked crew of musical veterans, weaving a kaleidoscopic journey through the songbook of Jerry Garcia. Imagine the refined atmosphere, suddenly inhabited by the wandering ghosts of the Haight, conjured masterfully by the dexterous fingers of Tom Hamilton, gripping Jerry's own Travis Bean TB500 guitar (#11, no less).

Today, the Hudson River Music Festival has announced that Grammy Award winning folk musician and activist Tom Chapin and The Chapin Sisters will join the festival lineup set for Saturday, June 14 from 11:00am-9:00pm in Croton Point Park. 

The 9th Suwannee Roots Revival takes place Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12 at the renowned Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida. Fostering the longtime tradition of hosting some of the most prominent names in American roots music and beyond, this four-day camping family-friendly music festival includes camping, music workshops, kids’ activities, arts & crafts, and daily yoga.

This past weekend at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Oteil Burbridge showcased a special instrument—a meticulously crafted replica of Phil Lesh’s iconic Mission Control #2 Bass. Built by luthier Leo Elliott of Scarlet Fire Guitars, this remarkable bass guitar was commissioned by the Grateful Guitars Foundation and instantly became the centerpiece of attention during select songs.

Today, Riverfest FPS (For Pete’s Sake), Dayglo Presents, and Harper House Music Foundation announce the Hudson River Music Festival set for Saturday, June 14 from 11:00am-9:00pm in Croton Point Park. Rooted in the spirit of Toshi and Pete Seeger’s folk picnics, the new festival is set to bring together music lovers, environmental advocates, and families for a vibrant celebration. This all-ages festival will unite people in a gathering fueled by a shared love for the river, music, and activism.

After much deliberation over the mystery act atop Telluride Bluegrass Festival’s 2025 bill, festival promoters Planet Bluegrass have put the rumors to rest, announcing the details behind the first-ever Toy Factory Project performance at this year’s Festivarian gathering. Helmed by Marshall Tucker Band drummer and co-founder Paul T. Riddle, the Toy Factory Project is a band created in memory of fellow Marshall Tucker Band co-founder Toy Caldwell and his legendary songs.

Fresh off of Phish’s celebrated run at Folsom Field, Colorado’s vibrant music scene keeps rolling with the return of the beloved Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration. Join 97.3 KBCO and the renowned Colorado Symphony at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sunday, July 6, 2025, for an unforgettable evening honoring 60 years of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia’s timeless legacy.

For so many of us, Dad's gift to the world was music,” reflects Duane Betts, son of the late Dickey Betts, guitarist, singer, songwriter and co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band. “I'm so happy to come together with some very special friends to honor the depth and beauty of his life and, of course, to share that sweet, melodic sound he is so well known for.”