On this July 4th, 2024, we light up the skies not just for the fireworks, but for a luminary in the world of bluegrass and Americana, the incomparable Peter Rowan. Born on Independence Day, Peter’s music embodies the spirit of freedom, innovation, and a boundless love for the rich tapestry of American roots music. Today, we celebrate his enduring influence, legendary collaborations, and the songs that have shaped generations of music lovers.

Today, we celebrate the birth of a man who was the quiet, steady pulse behind some of the most beloved music in American history. John Kahn, born on this day, was not just a bassist; he was the heartbeat of Jerry Garcia's myriad musical endeavors, the unassuming yet indispensable presence that grounded Garcia's flights of fancy.

Z2 Entertainment, in collaboration with 97.3 KBCO, is thrilled to announce a landmark musical event featuring the legendary Peter Rowan alongside the dynamic Sam Grisman Project. This exclusive performance, set to take place at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium on Thursday, August 22, 2024, will celebrate the seminal music of Old and In the Way, among other treasured folk and bluegrass melodies.

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Join the festivities underground on Sunday, June 30th, for an extraordinary evening at The Caverns as we commemorate the golden anniversary of the iconic bluegrass ensemble, Old & In the Way. This special event features a once-in-a-lifetime performance by founding member Peter Rowan and the talented Sam Grisman Project, fronted by Sam Grisman, son of David Grisman, another original band member.

Acoustic Disc is thrilled to spotlight an extraordinary piece of bluegrass history this week with the featured album "Breakdown" by the iconic ensemble Old & In the Way. Originally released in 1997, this remarkable live recording showcases the virtuosic talents of Vassar Clements on fiddle, Jerry Garcia on vocals and banjo, David Grisman on mandolin and vocals, Peter Rowan on vocals and guitar, and John Kahn on acoustic bass.

Jerry Garcia's impact on bluegrass music will be on full display for the next two years at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in Owensboro, Kentucky. The exhibit, called Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey, opened on March 28, 2024, with a historic weekend of music, panel discussions, documentary screenings, and other festivities honoring the late Garcia's career.

Old and In the Way were (ironically) mostly not old – and certainly not at all in anyone’s way! – when they gathered in 1973 to play about 50 live shows. Fiddler Vassar Clements, born in 1928 and having joined Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys at 21, was still under 50. The other members of OAITW were only about 30 at the time, give or take a few years.

The String Cheese Incident are ramping up for their three-day New Year’s Eve celebration at Fox Theater in Oakland, CA Dec 29-31. This year marks a special milestone as the band also celebrates their 30th Anniversary together. The 30th Anniversary Incident on December 31 will deliver a deep-dive into the band’s storied, multi-faceted history together, musically weaving three separate decades of SCI together throughout three sets - one decade per set.

Swing into spring in the most spectacular of ways at Suwannee Spring Reunion, taking place Thursday through Sunday, March 21-24 at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, FL. Enjoy four days and nights of music rooted in Americana, newgrass, bluegrass, folk, blues, and more.

In a celebration of timeless artistry, tradition, and innovation, Colorado’s own Leftover Salmon will headline two special evenings at the historic Leftover Salmon feat. Peter Rowan & Billy Failing with special guests Banshee Tree and Sicard Hollow.