Critically Acclaimed Acoustic Folk Blues musician Charlie Parr won top honors in the 21st Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) with his song “Boombox”. He also won Best Folk/Americana/Roots Award as well. 

Today, legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young and his band, The Chrome Hearts, are thrilled to announce the Love Earth World Tour, set to take place this summer. Beginning in Europe on June 18 at Dalhalla in Rättvik, Sweden, the tour will continue throughout the EU and UK before embarking on its North American leg on August 8 at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC. The trek concludes with a highly anticipated performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on September 15.

At the heart of the Grateful Dead community is an ethos defined by peace, love, and communal harmony—a spirit that took root in the 1960s counterculture of San Francisco. Deadheads embrace open-mindedness, empathy, and a willingness to explore and share new experiences, both musical and personal. Their gatherings emphasize acceptance, freedom of expression, and unity, reflecting the band’s improvisational artistry and refusal to conform to the rigid norms of the corporate music industry.

George Thorogood, born on February 24, 1950, has spent decades electrifying audiences with his fiery slide guitar work, gritty vocals, and boisterous stage presence. Celebrating his 75th birthday is an excellent time to reflect on the remarkable journey he has undertaken with his long-standing band, The Delaware Destroyers, and to appreciate how his unique blend of blues and rock has influenced multiple generations of musicians.

Across the vast expanse of our universe, as revealed by telescopes like the James Webb and its discoveries of massive galaxies dwarfing our own, we’re reminded that humanity occupies just a tiny corner of an unimaginably vast cosmos. Yet, for millennia, religion has confined itself—and millions of believers—to narrowly defined stories originating from small geographical regions, ultimately dismissing or overshadowing the profound scientific truths that continuously reshape our understanding of reality.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Crucial Reggae Sundays returns for its highly anticipated 5th season of free reggae music at the historic Bandshell in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Running most Sundays from March through mid-November, the series is family-friendly and offers an unforgettable afternoon of live performances and DJ sets, all at no cost to attendees.

Canadian blues sensation Sue Foley is set to electrify Boulder with her high-energy, Texas-style blues on Sunday, March 16, at the Roots Music Project.

Rising reggae-fusion artist Joey Calderaio teams up with The Future Buds for the latest installment of the iconic Sugarshack Sessions series. The new track, "Runaway Lover," drops on February 18th, marking the fourth release in Joey’s ambitious seven-single series leading up to a visually captivating EP.

Blue Ox Music Festival is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 2025 lineup, set to take place June 26–28, 2025, at The Pines Music Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Over the course of three days, fans and families can immerse themselves in a rich celebration of roots music, outdoor adventure, and community spirit.

Z2 Entertainment proudly presents Sam Grisman Project, bringing their heartfelt tribute to the timeless music of Jerry Garcia & David Grisman to 10 Mile Music Hall on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Doors open at 8:00 PM, with the show starting at 8:30 PM.

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 21st at 10 AM. Get yours here.