Sweetwater Music Hall, the intimate live‑music venue and registered 501(c)(3) non‑profit arts organization nestled at 19 Corte Madera Avenue in Mill Valley, California, has unveiled an exhilarating spring lineup that embraces genres from bluegrass and folk to rock, reggae, and tribute performances. Established in 1972, Sweetwater Music Hall remains committed to its mission of harnessing the transformative power of music to inspire change, unite communities, and cultivate creativity.

Every spring, Quiet Valley Ranch shakes off its winter hush and blossoms into a songwriter’s utopia—and this year will be no exception. Organizers of the storied Kerrville Folk Festival have confirmed the complete roster for the event’s 53rd annual gathering, running Thursday, May 22, through Sunday, June 8, 2025.

On Saturday, May 3rd, Flushing Town Hall will bring the genre-defying sound of The Brandee Younger Trio to Queens. Known for her fusion of classical, jazz, soul, and funk, Younger has redefined the harp in contemporary music. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition.

Get ready, folks—it's auction time, Wavy Gravy style! Camp Winnarainbow, the legendary circus and performing arts haven founded by the iconic peace-loving clown and Woodstock emcee Wavy Gravy, is celebrating its epic 50th anniversary, and they're pulling out all the stops with a seriously cool online auction. From now through April 30th, fans can snag a treasure trove of musical goodies and experiences, all benefiting the future of this magical camp that’s shaped generations of creative, compassionate spirits.

Grammy‑nominated Bayou blues powerhouse Tab Benoit returns to his hometown for a hard‑hitting New Orleans takeover that finds him headlining three marquee stages in one week. Fresh off a fiery closing‑night set at the Tampa Bay Blues Festival and riding high on the success of his Billboard No. 1 album I Hear Thunder (Whiskey Bayou Records), Benoit will ignite:

Chicago‑based bluegrass quartet Henhouse Prowlers will unveil their sophomore studio album, Unravel, tomorrow, April 19, on renowned roots imprint Dark Shadow Recording. The twelve‑song collection—eleven originals and a daring, harmony‑rich take on Genesis’ “Land of Confusion”—finds the band stretching musical boundaries while staying rooted in the high‑octane string‑band drive that has made them international ambassadors of American acoustic music.

Grammy-nominated artist Ky-Mani “Maestro” Marley delivers a spiritual anthem rooted in faith, forgiveness, and truth with the release of his new single “All This Love,” available now on all digital platforms via Konfrontation Muzik Group/Dubshot Records.

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On 16-Apr, the latest episode of Podsongs was released featuring Reverend Peyton’s insightful conversation with the legendary American actor and director LeVar Burton. This moving interview explores Burton’s transformative influence from his iconic roles in *Roots*, *Reading Rainbow*, and *Star Trek: The Next Generation*, as well as his reflections on storytelling and the inspirational impact of figures such as Fred Rogers and Gene Roddenberry.

On Saturday, May 3, 2025, Sweetwater Music Hall will pulse with the high‑energy fusion of Afro‑Mexican rhythms, cumbia, rock, hip‑hop, and son jarocho when celebrated Los Angeles collective Las Cafeteras takes the stage at 8 p.m. All ages are invited to gather at 19 Corte Madera Avenue for an electrifying evening that reimagines folk traditions for a new era.

Denver psych‑rock provocateurs Sour Magic invite listeners into a realm of temptation and transcendence with their seductive new single “Chocolate & Shrooms,” available everywhere on April 18. The groove‑laden track arrives as the first taste of the band’s forthcoming concept album The Hive, due June 13, 2025, and showcases Sour Magic’s talent for marrying sexy, dance‑floor rhythms to kaleidoscopic sonic textures.