Sweetwater Music Hall, the storied Mill Valley nonprofit venue that has been a home to the counterculture and beyond since 1972, keeps the fall calendar packed with music for Deadheads, hippies, and fans of every genre. Jam fans will zero in on Pink Talking Fish, the beloved fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish, performing November 1 and 2.

Ashkenaz, the legendary Berkeley nonprofit music and dance community hub since 1973, is rolling out a stacked lineup this fall with a special emphasis on Jerry Garcia Band Month. Deadheads will want to circle dates with Stu Allen & Reflections, who honor Garcia and the Grateful Dead across multiple nights: October 1, October 10, October 15, and October 29.

In partnership with Mission Ballroom, Better Together Denver (BTD), a volunteer-run 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to increasing civic engagement among Denverites, will bring music and mission together on Thursday, October 2, 2025, with a benefit concert headlined by world-renowned DJ and producer Deorro.

Neal Francis returns to Denver with his Return To Zero Tour. The Chicago-based singer, songwriter, and pianist has built a reputation for visionary, analog-driven music that fuses timeless rock & roll with ’70s-era dance grooves. His new album Return To Zero is his most ambitious work yet, pairing heavy guitar riffs with lush, pulsating rhythms in a moodier, funk-meets-rock landscape.

Two relentless storms once drowned the French Broad and Swannanoa Rivers, transforming quiet valleys into raging torrents. Within hours, rivers leapt their banks and tore through homes and neighborhoods. This was not the flood of 2024 — but the devastating flood of 1916, a tragedy etched deep into Asheville’s history.

Pete Yorn has been celebrating milestone after milestone. He made his acting debut in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, scored his ninth Top 10 AAA hit, marked a landmark birthday, and released his tenth studio album, The Hard Way (via Shelly Music). The record blends country and folk textures with Yorn’s raw vocals, cinematic strings, and vivid, confessional lyrics.

A Grand Gypsy Jazz Celebration is coming to New York City as Pat Philips and Blue Note present the Django Reinhardt NY Festival 25th Anniversary Celebration at Sony Hall on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 8 PM.

The timeless beauty of George Winston’s Autumn is alive again with the release of the 45th Anniversary Edition, out now and featuring the newly uncovered bonus composition, “Autumn Longing.” Over the course of his remarkable career, Winston sold more than 15 million albums worldwide, cementing his place as one of the most beloved solo pianists of all time.

Spafford announced their release of Live Wax, Vol. 5, with pre-orders beginning today, September 26, at 10:00 a.m. ET. A limited number of vinyl and poster bundles will be offered alongside standard vinyl.

Texas-based Bluegrass and Country Roots outfit The Grass Daddies have released their debut album, Missin’ That Drawl, alongside its title-track single on August 25, 2024. The record is a heartfelt twelve-song collection written or co-written by band founder Garre LaGrone, whose deep connection to traditional Bluegrass, Country Gospel, and family heritage shines through every note.