Nathan McEuen, the multi‐generational pick‐scratcher whose pedigree includes a childhood spent touring with his father, John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, brings his signature blend of Americana and roots storytelling to the historic George Downing Playhouse this Sunday, May 25th.

Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents today announced the complete music performance times for Welcome To Rockville 2025, North America’s largest rock festival, taking place May 15–18 at the legendary Daytona International Speedway. Attendees can now personalize their four‑day experience by creating custom daily schedules and receiving alerts through the official Welcome To Rockville 2025 mobile app, available for iPhone and Android.

Today, the iconic voice of heartland rock, Bob Seger, celebrates his 80th trip around the sun. Eight decades strong and still moving listeners deeply, Seger is more than a rock musician—he is the soulful narrator of American life's joys, struggles, hopes, and dreams. Born Robert Clark Seger on May 6, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Seger found his way into music as a teenager, forging a style steeped in rhythm, blues, rock, and unpretentious storytelling. His gravelly voice became the resonant heartbeat for generations.

88.5 KGNU, Rooster & Ska Brewing are thrilled to present reggae pioneers Steel Pulse with special guest Chala at the historic Boulder Theater this Friday night, May 9, 2025, as part of Steel Pulse’s landmark 50th Anniversary Tour. This milestone celebration marks five decades of roots-driven rhythms, social consciousness, and irreplaceable stage presence from one of the genre’s most influential bands.

The Westcott Theater in Syracuse will transform into a late‑night hub of music and flavor this Friday, May 9th, as it unveils Fat Boy Pizza Co., a one‑night‑only pop‑up shop serving fresh, homemade Roman‑style pizza from open to close. Doors swing wide at 9:30 PM, and at 10:00 PM the house lights will dim as an exclusive supergroup—The Pizza Connection—takes the stage.

This Mother’s Day, treat the special women in your life to something they’ll cherish for years to come: a trip to the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, running July 16–20, 2025, on the historic Walsh Farm in the heart of the Northern Catskills. Whether it’s your own mother, grandmother, the mother of your children, or a neighbor who’s always there with a listening ear, Grey Fox offers the perfect blend of music, community, and mountain magic that any mother will love.

The Mother of Bluegrass—and Her Daughters

Tenor saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer Hillai Govreen will release her bold new recording Every Other Now on June 20, 2025 via Fresh Sound’s New Talent imprint. Written in close partnership with bassist-composer Ben Meigners, the nine-track album bottles the electricity of Govreen’s live sets while unveiling a fresh palette of original music shaped by two rhythm sections, twin pianists, and a cohort of revered New York improvisers.

Emerging from the deep musical soil of Western North Carolina, the Asheville Mountain Boys step onto the national stage today with their spirited debut studio single, “Rollin’ On.” Rooted in Asheville’s storied bluegrass heritage yet bursting with modern energy, the track embodies the band’s mission: to honor the pioneers of mountain music while propelling its raw drive and authenticity into a new era.

Philadelphia-based indie rock outfit The Indestructible Water Bear today premiered the music video for their emotionally charged single “I Walk the Night.” The video, now live on YouTube, brings to life the song’s exploration of grief, love’s duality, and the shifting inner landscapes we navigate in times of loss. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlxST7C7zHo

Frontwoman Gail Farmer shares candidly about the song’s origins:

Toronto-based ensemble Monkey House builds on their chart-topping success with Crashbox, a brilliantly crafted seventh album that showcases Emmy-winning songwriter and producer Don Breithaupt’s singular vision.