Rival Entertainment’s acclaimed series of under‐the‐stars concerts in public spaces returns this fall with Big Night Out, a two‐night extravaganza at the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark on October 3 and 4, 2025. After last year’s near‐capacity engagement featuring Big Boi, Futurebirds, Marcus King Trio, Moon Taxi, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and more, Big Night Out promises another unforgettable celebration of live music in the heart of Atlanta.

Three‑time Grammy Award–winning singer‑songwriter Brandi Carlile will return to Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre for two unforgettable nights on Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6, 2025. Set against the dramatic sandstone monoliths and sweeping mountain views of Morrison, CO, these performances promise to showcase Carlile’s powerhouse vocals, emotive songwriting, and magnetic stage presence in one of the world’s most storied live‑music venues.

San Francisco historian and bestselling author Dennis McNally—celebrated biographer of the Grateful Dead and longtime friend to the band—unveils his electrifying new study, The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties, on May 13, 2025.

Sugarshack Sessions has released a new acoustic video featuring improvisational rock band Spafford performing their original track “Levilan Shores.” This intimate session, filmed on January 13, 2025, captures the band's dynamic energy in a stripped-down setting.

Fans can watch the special performance on Sugarshack's YouTube channel: 

WATCH SPAFFORD PLAY "LEVILAN SHORES" HERE

The Blues community turned out in full force Thursday evening at the Renasant Convention Center as The Blues Foundation unveiled the winners of the 46th Annual Blues Music Awards. Celebrating excellence in blues recording and performance, the ceremony honored both legends and rising talents whose artistry keeps this uniquely American art form vibrant.

Charlie Musselwhite’s new album, Look Out Highway, arrives this Friday, May 16th, capping off a six‑decade journey from the cotton fields of Mississippi to the wind‑swept stages of California. Along the way, Musselwhite has distilled the raw power of Delta blues, the gritty grooves of Chicago, and the soulful echoes of Memphis into a sound uniquely his own.

The Lowell Festival Foundation, producer of the nation’s largest free folk festival, has announced an urgent fundraising appeal following notification from the National Endowment for the Arts that a $20,000 grant earmarked for the 38th annual Lowell Folk Festival has been withdrawn.

Friday night at Houston’s White Oak Music Hall, Dave Matthews surprised a select audience by stepping onto the intimate stage alone for a rare solo performance—an exclusive treat reserved for Wells Fargo Autograph Cardholders. Opening with a soulful take on Willie Nelson’s “Funny How Time Slips Away,” Matthews wove his unmistakable guitar work and rich vocals through a set of fan favorites.

Poolside is proud to commemorate six decades of the Grateful Dead with a special three‑night celebration at the historic Great American Music Hall (GAMH). Running August 1, 2, and 3, 2025, this landmark event brings together two distinct evening lineups, promises an unparalleled musical journey, and pays tribute to the enduring spirit of America’s most beloved band.

Spafford is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of "Live Wax, Vol. 4," the latest installment in their fan-favorite vinyl series capturing unforgettable moments from the road. The new record features two standout tracks from their explosive sets at the 2024 Hulaween Music Festival in Live Oak, Florida.