Keep the Edge Studios of Quincy, MA released Ryan Carraher’s debut album Vocturnal on March 16, 2016. With eight tracks of heavy, solid, modern jazz and influences of both Boston and fusion Vocturnal features Ryan Carraher on guitar, Steve Wilkinson on drums, Evan Waaramaa on keyboard, Brandon Wilkins on the Alto saxophone, and Greg Toro on bass. Composed by Ryan Carraher, produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Keith Asack.

Chicago’s progressive rockers, Mungion, releases a brand new live performance video of the song Nuthead. Take a closer look into their debut album Scary Blankets, which is scheduled for release in May. For full tour dates and news on all things Mungion visit www.mungion.com

Watch this in studio live performance of Nuthead right here!

We're feelin' the funk on this week's JULY 1978: THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS listening party, plucked from the Grateful Dead's 7/3 show at the St. Paul Civic Center Arena.

Pacific Northwest folk singer/songwriter Quinell [for fans of Noah Gundersen, William Fitzsimmons, Passenger] has been making a name for himself around his hometown, captivating audiences with his soulful voice and gut-wrenching emotional songwriting.

Following last year's successful debut of Grateful Dead Night, the Boston Red Sox are doing it again on April 28 when they meet the Atlanta Braves! A portion of the ticket proceeds goes to Rex, so your awesome night at the legendary Fenway Park also helps us help those who need it.

GERSHWIN CONCERTO FEATURING JEFFREY KAHANE

Jeffrey Kahane, conductor/ piano 
Gabriel Kahane, vocals/ guitar

The Time Is Right (4:20) celebrates the use of marijuana. Although custom-made to accompany the 4/20 holiday, this song could be considered a daily anthem for those who partake in the American version of afternoon tea.

Assembly of Dust today previews a full-length stream of their newest album Tales from The Oregon Trail, an energetic journey through some of the renowned jamband’s strongest material, recorded live in concert in Portland, Oregon. The album is available for live streaming now, with a commercial release date of May 3rd.  

So Many Roads is a reality based travel series that will follow the Bohemians as they embark on 2016 Dead and Company summer tour. Alongside the show there will be a blog and podcast that will expand beyond the scope of the summer tour and bring followers on trips around the globe in the chase of the power of music.

Jam. Band. Apart, these two words are innocuous. Put them together, and they somehow become polarizing. Whatever your perceptions may be, there are a few characteristics that help give meaning to this loosely defined genre. First and foremost, the artists are expert musicians, masters of their instruments and playing styles. These bands are also marked by their relentless touring schedules, which naturally lend itself to the improv that is a hallmark of the live setting.