Three years after its original release on compact disc and streaming services, Smithsonian Folkways is announcing a special DOUBLE VINYL LP SET of the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Album of the Year (2021), Industrial Strength Bluegrass. This all-star project set, which tells the story of bluegrass' transformation from a music to a movement carried north by Appalachians seeking a better life in the booming post-WWII factories of Southwest Ohio, will be released May 3rd.

The 1980s were a unique, fun-filled era of music shaped in no small part by the emergence of MTV and the genre of New Wave. Fans will soon have a chance to step back in time to the electrifying era of the '80s with a music tour that promises a nostalgic journey of iconic sounds and unforgettable melodies.   

Drummer/producer/rapper Kassa Overall announces his Live At Third Man Records LP, recorded direct-to-acetate at Third Man Records Nashville’s Blue Room venue on May 3, 2022. The album, which is comprised of compositions from his first two albums, Go Get Ice Cream and Listen to Jazz and I Think I’m Good, will be available on both vinyl and streaming services on April 19, 2024.

This May, prepare to be whisked away on an unparalleled musical odyssey with The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers, under the luminous leadership of the legendary Scots fiddler, Alasdair Fraser. This captivating concert series will present an enchanting evening filled with the heart-stirring melodies of the Celtic tradition, brought to life by over 65 virtuosic musicians from the Bay Area.

Today, Osiris Media announces the launch of The Jam, a new podcast hosted by music industry leader Jonathan Shank, exploring the evolution of music through personal conversations and journeys with artists, industry icons, legendary bands, and tastemakers. Produced by critically acclaimed podcast network Osiris Media, The Jam debuts today with two episodes—featuring legendary bassist and producer Randy Jackson & Relix editor-in-chief Dean Budnick.

After its highly successful run of 25 film festivals—winning 11 awards including Documentary of the Year from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities—feature-length documentary Roots of Fire has found a home with distributor, First Run Features, and is set for a streaming and physical release on May 7th.

Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, and Vibee, the Live Nation-founded music-led destination experience company, have announced Boots on the Water, a five-day honky tonk adventure on the high seas sailing February 8-13, 2025 from Miami, FL to Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Gem. First Round Pre-sale Signups are open now through March 31 at 11:59 pm (ET).

Breakout Nashville star Maggie Antone will join forces with Kat Hasty for their “Lonestars & Lovers Tour” this summer. Newly confirmed stops include Lexington’s The Burl, Decatur’s Eddie’s Attic, Charlotte’s Amos’ Southend, Indianapolis’ HI-FI Indy and Newport’s The Southgate House Revival-Sanctuary. See below for complete tour itinerary.

Prog Legends Nektar To Release “Journey To The Other Side - Live At The Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023” Through Deko Entertainment As A Fitting Tribute To Late Drummer & Founding Member Ron Howden

In the vibrant culinary landscape of Denver, a city known for its dynamic food scene, one name stands out with a melody that resonates beyond the kitchen: Chef Justin Cucci. A Manhattan native with a lineage steeped in the restaurant industry, Cucci embarked on a gastronomic journey that has led him to the forefront of the Denver dining scene. His ensemble of eateries, under the Edible Beats banner, harmonizes the flavors of innovation, sustainability, and a profound love for music, particularly the Grateful Dead.