The City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is proud to announce that one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, will return to Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta from Saturday, May 24 through Monday, May 26, 2025. Presented by Design Essentials, this annual celebration of jazz, community, and culture invites music enthusiasts to gather from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day for a series of outstanding performances.

Cuervo®, recognized as the world’s number one tequila brand¹, proudly announces the return of the sixth annual Cuervo Akamba Festival on May 3rd in the historic birthplace of the spirit: the Cuervo agave fields in Tequila, Mexico. Timed to coincide with the official start of margarita season, the festival combines music, culture, and 100% blue agave tequila to create an unmatched experience for attendees—one that celebrates the timeless tradition of tequila production and the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture.

Irish singer-songwriter Sarah O’Moore and Italian producer BeatKilla are thrilled to announce the release of their electrifying new single, “Silence.” The track, a high-octane fusion of ethereal vocals and intricate drum & bass production, will be available on all major streaming platforms starting April 11th.

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Shakedown Vegas burst onto the scene with a thrilling opening weekend, delighting attendees and vendors alike from start to finish. Everyone who made it out enjoyed a lively atmosphere filled with great music, mouthwatering food, and the warm camaraderie that defines the Shakedown community. There was even a special shout-out for Grilled Cheese Love, whose parking lot delicacies became the talk of the event.

LIVE DEAD & BROTHERS are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated “Truckin’ 2025” Tour, celebrating the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band. Featuring a powerhouse lineup—Berry Duane Oakley, Steve Kimock, Mark Karan, Scott Guberman, and Pete Lavezzoli—the group will bring their soul-stirring, improvisational jam sessions to audiences across the East Coast and Midwest this spring.

Melvin Seals & JGB are set to embark on a good old-fashioned ground tour beginning this Wednesday at The Hamilton Live in Washington, DC, before hitting the road for an eight-show trek around the Northeast. Renowned for carrying on the rich musical legacy of the Jerry Garcia Band, Melvin Seals & JGB will treat fans to a spirited blend of rock, gospel, soul, and rhythm and blues in every stop along the way.

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Fresh off of Phish’s celebrated run at Folsom Field, Colorado’s vibrant music scene keeps rolling with the return of the beloved Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration. Join 97.3 KBCO and the renowned Colorado Symphony at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sunday, July 6, 2025, for an unforgettable evening honoring 60 years of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia’s timeless legacy.

From celebrated journalist Brian Anderson comes LOUD AND CLEAR: The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection, an epic exploration of the groundbreaking speaker system that forever changed live music. Kirkus Reviews praises Anderson’s work as “an epic history… a fresh account of the Grateful Dead's relentless pursuit of sonic perfection.”

The Black Crowes are leaving the bullshit in the past. Fifteen years after their last album of original music, the Robinson Brothers present Happiness Bastards—their 10th studio album and a gritty rebirth for a band that refuses to be tamed. Some may say the record was years of turmoil in the making, but it arrives at just the right time. Whether it was brotherly love or fate that reunited them, this highly anticipated album—raw, loud, and defiantly alive—may just be the thing that saves rock & roll.

Goose has announced that percussionist Jeff Arevalo will no longer be a member of the band due to personal behavior incompatible with the band's core values. The difficult decision follows a thorough consideration aimed at upholding the group's commitment to respect, community values, and providing a safe environment for all.