The iconic music project Rhythms Del Mundo, featuring a Cuban re-imagination of Coldplay’s “Clocks,” U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” and Sting’s “Fragilidad,” is now available for streaming. PRESS HERE to listen.

The EP also features legendary Cuban singers Omara Portuondo and the late Ibrahim Ferrer of the Buena Vista Social Club.

The project is in support of the environmental charity Artists Project Earth (APE).

All profits generated by APE from the EP will help fund effective projects and initiatives to combat climate change and provide relief from natural disasters. So far, the funds raised have been instrumental in supporting 350 initiatives focused on climate change and disaster relief.

Track Listing:

1. RDM feat. Coldplay: “Clocks”

2. RDM feat. Sting: “Fragilidad”

3. RDM feat. Omara Portuondo: “Killing Me Softly”

4. RDM feat. U2: “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”

5. RDM feat. Ibrahim Ferrer & Omara Portuondo: “Casablanca (As Time Goes By)”

All songs were recorded in Havana, Cuba, featuring an all-star lineup of Cuban musicians, including Barbarito Torres, Amadito Valdés, Virgilio Valdés, Frank Rubio, Tomas “El Panga” Ramos, Manuel “Guajiro” Mirabal, Orlando “Cachaíto” López and vocalist Coco Freeman with arrangements by Demetrio Mũniz.

The critically acclaimed original album has reached the top of the charts in many countries and achieved multiple gold and platinum sales certifications worldwide. Coldplay, Sting and U2 all agreed to re-join the project in 2024 as raising awareness of climate change and providing funds for natural disaster relief is more important than ever.

This EP is dedicated to the memory of APE founder and legendary songwriter Kenny Young, who created the project with Ron Oehl and the Berman Brothers. The project’s legacy will be continued by the addition of Kenny’s son, Joel Young.

“What was once called climate change has now become a global climate emergency,” said Herbert Girardet, trustee, APE. “As floods, fires and droughts wreak havoc across the world, we need a profound change of direction. APE supports climate campaigners and eco-activists. The proceeds from this album enable us to be even more effective.”

GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes has officially revealed the details for his new solo album, Million Voices Whisper, and has shared the first single “This Life As We Know It.” The new song is Warren’s universal message for embracing the positivity of change and looking forward through a new lens – one that starts within. PRESS HERE to listen and PRESS HERE to watch the in-studio performance video featuring behind-the-scenes content from the recording of “This Life As We Know It” at Power Station New England. Million Voices Whisper, produced by Haynes, will be released November 1st digitally and on CD via Fantasy Records, with vinyl shipping on November 15th, marking Warren’s first solo album in almost a decade. A deluxe CD version will also be available including four bonus songs. PRESS HERE to pre-save and pre-order.

“It felt great to go into the studio to capture this material with this new band who are all fantastic players,” shares Haynes. “This album is quite different than my previous solo records. There's a lot of soul music influence but very song oriented with subtle nods to a few of my heroes. And what a treat to get back into the studio with my brother Derek. Big shoutout to him as well as Lukas and Jamey for being a part of it. I'm really proud of this new album.”

Of “This Life As We Know It,” he adds, “It has a very uplifting message and musically, as well, it is just a very positive feeling song. One that I feel we can all relate to. It’s about moving forward and getting past a lot of things but feeling good about life and feeling good about yourself.”

On Million Voices Whisper, the fourth solo album in Warren’s esteemed career catalog, Haynes sounds as energetic and focused as ever, powering through an 11-song set of soulful blues-rock. Accompanying Warren on the collection are members of his current all-star band including John Medeski on keyboards, longtime drummer Terence Higgins (of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band) and Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott. Million Voices Whisper also features guest appearances from his Allman Brothers Band compatriot Derek Trucks, whose unmistakable guitar sound toughs up three tracks on the album that were co-produced with Haynes, and his Last Waltz Tour co-stars Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson, who are featured on the forceful “Day of Reckoning.” Joining Haynes in the studio for the first time since the final sunset of the ABB, one of the featured tracks with Trucks on guitar is “Real Real Love,” a song initially co-written with Gregg Allman that Warren finished in Allman’s style and methods as if Gregg were singing it to honor his friend.

Buzzing through the forthcoming album is the question of how to make things better – in love, in life, in the world – led by Haynes’ soaring vocals and the poignancy of his six-string mastery. Million Voices Whisper opens with "These Changes," a co-write with Trucks, leading into “Go Down Swinging,” co-written with Johnson, which features a horn section and a Van Morrison vibe. Then, there’s the soulful power ballad “Till The Sun Comes Shining Through” driven by Warren’s impassioned vocals and slide guitar skills. The expressive pipes of touring backup singer Saundra Williams are also heard on multiple tracks including the new single “This Life As We Know It.” Among the four bonus tracks on the deluxe CD version is a new version of the Trucks-Haynes composition “Back Where I Started” featuring Warren on lead vocals and slide guitar and the power trio of Haynes, Nelson and Johnson covering the CSNY classic “Find The Cost of Freedom” into an extended version of “Day of Reckoning.” Full track listing for Million Voices Whisper below.

Haynes and his band, including Greg Osby on sax, will support the release of Million Voices Whisper with a 16-date fall headlining tour. The Million Voices Whisper Tour kicks off September 19th and stops throughout the east coast before wrapping October 12th. Tickets and specially curated fan packages are available now. Following the band’s tour, Haynes will head to Los Angeles to perform at The Kia Forum on October 17th for the Robbie Robertson “Life Is A Carnival” celebration event. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and visit www.warrenhaynes.net for more information and to purchase tickets.

Before launching their fall tour, Haynes will resume his Now Is The Time Tour featuring The Warren Haynes Band & The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience on September 10th with a special stop at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with the Colorado Symphony. Led by conductor Rich Daniels of Chicago’s City Lights Orchestra, the brand-new show features nearly three hours of music – two full symphonic sets with the orchestra followed by a full set showcasing Haynes’ signature rock/soul blend with just the WHB and background singers Saundra Williams and Mayteana Morales. The Now Is The Time Tour explores all aspects of Warren’s incredible catalog and career, including music from Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers Band, The Dead, his solo albums, and more, set to new arrangements, and finds Haynes revisiting compositions from the groundbreaking Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration tour.

Million Voices Whisper is a set of powerful, soulful tracks that combine the eloquent musicianship of a triple-threat blues-rocker with the glowing spirit of a vital creative artist at the peak of his powers. It is Warren Haynes’s best album yet.

Million Voices Whisper Track Listing:

1.  These Changes (ft. Derek Trucks)

2.  Go Down Swinging

3.  You Ain’t Above Me

4.  This Life As We Know It

5.  Day of Reckoning (ft. Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson)

6.  Real, Real Love (ft. Derek Trucks)

7.  Lies, Lies, Lies > Monkey Dance > Lies, Lies, Lies

8.  From Here On Out

9.  Till The Sun Comes Shining Through

10.  Terrified

11.  Hall of Future Saints (ft. Derek Trucks)

Deluxe Edition (CD only) bonus tracks:

12.  Baby’s On The Move

13.  Smooth Sailing

14.  Find The Cost of Freedom > Day of Reckoning [extended version] (ft. Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson)

15.  Back Where I Started (ft. Derek Trucks)

WARREN HAYNES TOUR DATES

Now Is The Time Tour featuring The Warren Haynes Band & The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience

September 10 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Million Voices Whisper Tour featuring The Warren Haynes Band

September 14 – Fredericton, NB @ Harvest Music Festival

September 19 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ The Parker

September 20 – Fort Myers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

September 21 – Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre

September 22 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Mahaffey Theater

September 24 – Pensacola, FL @ Saenger Theater

September 26 – Richmond, VA @ The National

September 27 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa

September 28 – Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium

September 29 – Salem, VA @ Salem Civic Center

October 3 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre

October 4 – Ashland, KY @ Paramount Arts Center

October 5 – Memphis, TN @ Mempho Music Festival (early set)

October 5 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

October 9 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia

October 10 – Syracuse, NY @ The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

October 11 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre

October 12 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre

Life Is A Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

October 17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

Island Exodus 15

Featuring Gov’t Mule, Warren Haynes, Drive-By Truckers, Karina Rykman & Big Sugar

January 19-23, 2025 – Runaway Bay, Jamaica @ Jewel Paradise Cove Resort

Fast-rising livetronica trio LVNDR.SOUND have released their new single, “In The Dark,” alongside the announcement that their sophomore album, In The Dark, will be out this October via Perception Records. PRESS HERE to listen to “In The Dark,” a moody dance bop about pulling yourself out of life's darkest moments, reflecting on the hardships that shape us into better versions of ourselves.

Featuring collaborations with Perception Records artists, including Halle Tomlinson and Gordo Flea, In The Dark marks a significant sonic evolution for LVNDR.SOUND. It introduces a more vocal-centric approach and embeds an emotive style of storytelling in their meticulously crafted and immersive sound design.

“‘In the Dark’ was an exciting and nerve-racking experience,” shares LVNDR.SOUND’s Geoff Bremer about the title track. “It’s one of the first times I’d ever sung on a recording, and sitting in that studio trying my best to hit notes was a challenge. One of my favorite parts of the track is its combination of classic electronic elements with acoustic guitar, a live-recorded chorus, and more 'human' sounds. It’s certainly something LVNDR.SOUND aims to do; as we’re all musicians ourselves, infusing a combination of our talents is always a creative priority.”

“In The Dark” follows the release of recent album singles “Never Found” ft. Halle Tomlinson, “You Must Think,” and “All Night” ft. Gordo Flea. These singles explore the transformative power of adversity and the pain that tests us, ultimately leading us to discover what we’re truly capable of. LVNDR.SOUND has received acclaim from EDM Joy, Your EDM, The Nocturnal Times, Grateful Web, The Music Essentials, CULTR, and more.

“In The Dark is an album intended to share the perspective of what it’s like to pull yourself out of the darkest moments of your life,” explains LVNDR.SOUND’s Jay Greens about the forthcoming album. “To go through hell and come out the other side stronger, more creative, and more confident than you were before the trauma. Sometimes our pain is what shapes us; the darkest moments of our lives can lead us to our greatest potential.”

Known for their one-of-a-kind sound and signature modern production style, LVNDR.SOUND fuses genres such as future bass, electro-soul, house, hip-hop, and nu-age funk to push the boundaries of genre and create something truly unique. This is evident on their lauded debut album, Lavender, which features collaborations with members of Pretty Lights, Lettuce, and Break Science across standout tracks such as “Talkin’ Bout It,” “Prism,” and “Lights Out.”

As he prepares to release his third full-length studio album, Lifeline, later this month, rising reggae rock singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist Joe Samba has issued one final tease with his new single “Communicate.” The islandy new song epitomizes relationships with your friends as you grow older and the struggle to see each other because of adult life. PRESS HERE to listen to “Communicate,” co-produced by Samba and Anthony Resta (Duran Duran, Collective Soul). Lifeline, out September 27th via LAW Records, also includes the singles “Little Love,” “Meant To Be” with Wax, and “Home” with Mihali. PRESS HERE to pre-save Lifeline on DSPs.

“This song is one for everybody, encouraging people to find healthier ways to communicate,” shares Samba. “I think all of us are on the same page, but struggle reading each other’s paragraphs. I try to make sense of it all in this song.”

Joe Samba has a song for every season. You could drift off into the smoky summer groove of his reggae-infused bangers or jump into spring fueled by the punk rock gallop of his guitar-driven anthems. He’s got the kind of melodies that could warm you back to life in the winter and the chantable hooks you want to celebrate with on a year-end victory lap in the fall. He threads everything together with unfiltered emotion and honest lyrics about life as a father, husband, son, friend, and artist. All of these vibes and more are on full display on Lifeline, which tells the story of various life changes including becoming a dad, moving, touring life and being away from family, friendships, and more. For Lifeline, Samba worked with outside producers for the first time, recording four tunes with Eric Krasno of Soulive (including “Meant To Be” and “Home”) and three with Anthony Resta (Duran Duran, Collective Soul), who also co-produced “Little Love.” The final tracks of the 10-song collection were self-produced by Joe in Maine at the Halo Studio with engineer Kevin Billingslea.

Samba is currently on a West Coast tour with Kyle Smith that kicked off last night in Berkeley, California and continues through this Sunday, September 15th. Then, Joe and his bandmates will travel throughout the Northeast in October for a run of dates supporting Little Stranger, which includes a stop at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl on October 10th as well as in Buffalo, Philadelphia, Boston, and Burlington. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and visit www.joesamba.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

Following a childhood immersed in music, Joe Samba paid his dues by endlessly gigging around the Northeast. The Massachusetts-born and now New Hampshire-based multi-talent formally introduced himself as an artist via The Wrong Impression in 2019. His independent debut topped the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, debuting at #1 and gathering millions of streams. He leveled up on his 2022 sophomore album Far From Forever (LAW Records), with the album’s singles “Create Something,” “Boomer Economy” and “Beef” also amassing millions of streams. Along the way, Samba has toured or played alongside everyone from The Dirty Heads, Ziggy Marley and Pepper to Shwayze and Sublime With Rome, performed at such festivals as Summer Camp Music Festival, Cali Vibes, Reggae Rise Up, and Cali Roots Festival, and earned media acclaim for his energetic live show, with The Pier praising, “There’s something unique about Joe.”

JOE SAMBA TOUR DATES

Thursday, September 12 – Paso Robles, CA @ The Pourhouse ~

Friday, September 13 – Chico, CA @ Lost On Main ~

Saturday, September 14 – Reno, NV @ Cypress ~

Sunday, September 15 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Catalyst Atrium ~

Wednesday, October 9 – Buffalo, NY @ Iron Works ^

Thursday, October 10 – New York, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ^

Friday, October 11 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^

Saturday, October 12 – Boston, MA @ Royale ^

Sunday, October 13 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground ^

~ with Kyle Smith

^ with Little Stranger

Acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, has announced the details for their annual New Year’s Run, the quartet’s venerable commitment of bringing together the Mule community to ring in the new year since 2002. The three-night stand – Celebrating 30 years of The Mule – will kick off Saturday, December 28th at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT and then return to the Beacon Theatre in New York City, the longstanding home of their New Year’s shows, for back-to-back nights Monday, December 30th and Tuesday, December 31st. These special year-end shows will mark the first Gov’t Mule headlining shows since their February “30 Years Strong Tour” and continue the celebrations for this major milestone as they honor the band’s past, present and future.

“It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years,” shares Haynes. “It’s also hard to believe we’ve been celebrating New Year’s together for over 20 years. These are always such special shows for us. I’m looking forward to being with the band revisiting some of the stuff we haven’t played in a long, long time and, of course, being with our incredible fans.”

VIP onsale will begin Wednesday, September 18th at 12pm ET through Tickets Today with local promoter and partner pre-sales starting Thursday, September 19th at 12pm ET. The general onsale will commence Friday, September 20th at 12pm ET. Tickets Today VIP includes reserved seating, access to soundcheck, limited edition signed poster, and more. Visit www.mule.net for more info and to purchase.

Following the New Year’s Run, Gov’t Mule – Warren Haynes [guitar, vocals], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Kevin Scott [bass] – will head to Jamaica for Island Exodus 15, their annual “concert-cation” experience at Jewel Paradise Cove Resort from January 19-23, 2025. Hosted by Gov’t Mule, who will perform three full 2-set shows, and Warren Haynes, who will perform a special afternoon solo set, the four all-inclusive, music-filled days and nights will also feature epic, intimate beachfront concerts from Drive-By Truckers, Karina Rykman, and Big Sugar, all performing two shows throughout the event, plus special guest Ron Holloway as well as various activities including a Q&A with Warren and more. Visit www.islandexodus.com for more information.

ABOUT GOV’T MULE

For three decades, Gov’t Mule has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, revered and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. Led by visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist, guitar legend, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes – a cornerstone of the American music landscape – the enduring, globally revered GRAMMY-nominated group has showcased its intelligence and breadth over the course of 20+ studio and live albums, thousands of memorable performances, and millions of album and track sales. Gov’t Mule’s most recent studio album, 2023’s Peace…Like A River (Fantasy Records) is a timeless rock collection featuring guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Ivan Neville, Billy Bob Thornton, Ruthie Foster, and Celisse. Peace…Like A River – hailed as “perfection,” “captivating,” “riveting,” and among the band’s best – marked the follow-up to Mule’s GRAMMY-nominated blues album, Heavy Load Blues, with both albums recorded at The Power Station New England during the same sessions but created in different rooms with no shared gear or instruments. Gov’t Mule – Haynes [guitar, vocals], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Kevin Scott [bass] – has become a human encyclopedia of great American music while adding to that canon with their signature sound. The band’s flexible interplay in the studio and on stage makes them a true living, breathing ensemble and Haynes is lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer.

GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes has released his new single “Day of Reckoning” featuring Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson, offering another taste of what’s to come from Haynes’s new solo album Million Voices Whisper. Co-written with Nelson, “Day of Reckoning” is a forceful call for change nodding to the rebellious late ‘60s and early ‘70s. The track’s lyrics also supply the album’s title: “Million voices whisper, getting louder when they sing / Million spirits waiting on a day of reckoning.” PRESS HERE to listen to “Day of Reckoning” and PRESS HERE to watch the visualizer. Haynes has also shared a behind-the-song video for the new single – PRESS HERE to watch. Million Voices Whisper will be released November 1st digitally and on CD via Fantasy Records, with vinyl shipping on November 15th. PRESS HERE to pre-save and pre-order.

“Lukas, Jamey, and myself sang together on the Last Waltz tour a few years ago. I love the way our voices blend and wanted to get the three of us together to sing on this song,” shares Haynes. “Lukas played some amazing guitar as well. ‘Day of Reckoning’ is written about equality and civil rights in a modern light and can apply to many demographics. ‘It’s never too late to be free.’”

Million Voices Whisper, Warren’s first solo album in almost a decade and fourth solo album in his esteemed career catalog, includes the lead single “This Life As We Know It,” currently impacting at Triple A and Americana radio. The song is Warren’s universal message for embracing the positivity of change and looking forward through a new lens – one that starts within. PRESS HERE to listen and watch the song’s in-studio performance video.

On the forthcoming 11-song set of soulful blues-rock, produced by Haynes and recorded at Power Station New England, Haynes sounds as energetic and focused as ever with the poignancy of his six-string mastery on full display. Accompanying Warren on the collection are members of his current all-star band including John Medeski on keyboards, longtime drummer Terence Higgins (of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band) and Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott. In addition to Nelson and Johnson, the album features guest appearances from his Allman Brothers Band compatriot Derek Trucks, whose unmistakable guitar sound toughs up three tracks on the album that were co-produced with Haynes. A deluxe CD version of Million Voices Whisper will also be available featuring four bonus songs, including a new version of the Trucks-Haynes composition “Back Where I Started” featuring Warren on lead vocals and slide guitar and the power trio of Haynes, Nelson and Johnson covering the CSNY classic “Find The Cost of Freedom” into an extended version of “Day of Reckoning.” Full track listing for Million Voices Whisper below.

Haynes and his band, including Greg Osby on sax, are currently supporting the release of Million Voices Whisper with a 16-date fall headlining tour that kicked off last night in Fort Lauderdale. The Million Voices Whisper Tour continues through October 12th. Tickets and specially curated fan packages are available now. Following the band’s tour, Haynes will head to Los Angeles to perform at The Kia Forum on October 17th for the Robbie Robertson “Life Is A Carnival” celebration event. Haynes will also wrap the year with the annual Gov’t Mule New Year’s Run, December 28-31. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and visit www.warrenhaynes.net for more information and to purchase tickets.

Million Voices Whisper is a set of powerful, soulful tracks that combine the eloquent musicianship of a triple-threat blues-rocker with the glowing spirit of a vital creative artist at the peak of his powers. It is Warren Haynes’s best album yet.

Million Voices Whisper Track Listing:

1.  These Changes (ft. Derek Trucks)

2.  Go Down Swinging

3.  You Ain’t Above Me

4.  This Life As We Know It

5.  Day of Reckoning (ft. Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson)

6.  Real, Real Love (ft. Derek Trucks)

7.  Lies, Lies, Lies > Monkey Dance > Lies, Lies, Lies

8.  From Here On Out

9.  Till The Sun Comes Shining Through

10.  Terrified

11.  Hall of Future Saints (ft. Derek Trucks)

Deluxe Edition (CD only) bonus tracks:

12.  Baby’s On The Move

13.  Smooth Sailing

14.  Find The Cost of Freedom > Day of Reckoning [extended version] (ft. Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson)

15.  Back Where I Started (ft. Derek Trucks)

WARREN HAYNES TOUR DATES

Million Voices Whisper Tour featuring The Warren Haynes Band

September 20 – Fort Myers, FL @ Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall

September 21 – Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre

September 22 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Mahaffey Theater

September 24 – Pensacola, FL @ Saenger Theater

September 26 – Richmond, VA @ The National

September 27 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa

September 28 – Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium

September 29 – Salem, VA @ Salem Civic Center

October 3 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre

October 4 – Ashland, KY @ Paramount Arts Center

October 5 – Memphis, TN @ Mempho Music Festival (early set)

October 5 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

October 9 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia

October 10 – Syracuse, NY @ The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

October 11 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre

October 12 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre

Life Is A Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson

October 17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

Gov’t Mule New Year’s Run

December 28 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall

December 30 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre

December 31 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre

Island Exodus 15

Featuring Gov’t Mule, Warren Haynes, Drive-By Truckers, Karina Rykman & Big Sugar

January 19-23, 2025 – Runaway Bay, Jamaica @ Jewel Paradise Cove Resort

Last night, Last Prisoner Project (LPP) brought together some of the most impactful gamechangers in the cannabis criminal justice movement to celebrate the org’s 5-Year Anniversary during its inaugural Journey to Justice Gala.

Taking place at Sony Hall in New York City, the night celebrated the impacted heroes of the cannabis industry, and all proceeds from the gala support LPP’s legal, policy and reentry services to ensure the longevity and sustainability of these programs. Each gala table was named after an LPP constituent, and each guest at that table was provided with badge sharing the story of the person their table represented. QR codes directed attendees to LPP’s reentry and family grant programs as well as a platform to make donations to the general commissary funds of those still imprisoned.

Following a cocktail hour that included a performance by Chris Johnson’s String Quartet and several hands-on activations including letter-writing to a cannabis prisoner, audio stories from those currently incarcerated and petitions to sign urging President Biden and Governors to grant cannabis clemency. Last Prisoner Project’s Director of Advocacy, Stephanie Shepard, welcomed guests and spoke about her deep personal relationship to the organization and the fight for justice. “I was convicted in New York so it’s full circle to be here supporting this cause, when I was supported by so many people in this room,” said Stephanie Shepard.

Last Prisoner Project’s Executive Director and Co-Founding Member Sarah Gersten introduced multinational law firm Goodwin, whose partnership with LPP is part of the Cannabis Justice Initiative (CJI) – provides pro bono legal representation to individuals incarcerated under unduly harsh cannabis laws nationwide. “I’m so proud to say that our CJI has represented over 300 clients and reduced over 100 years of prison time for our constituents. We’ve granted relief to people who would have died in prison. Many of whom are here tonight,” said Gersten. One of those individuals is Andy Cox, who was serving a life sentence for cannabis, and was released early as part of CJI. In a moving speech, Cox said “If it weren’t for LPP and Goodwin, I would still be sitting in a dark and lonely federal prison cell. I was sentenced to life, and today I’m overly grateful to those who helped me reclaim my life.”

NFL hall of famer for the Detroit Lions, Calvin “Megatron” Johnson, introduced fellow Michigander Michael Thompson, who spent more than two decades behind bars for a nonviolent cannabis sale, and was granted clemency in 2021 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer following national support from Last Prisoner Project as well as notable celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Chelsea Handler, Shaun King and many more. “Thank you to the Last Prisoner Project for supporting me and honoring me tonight,” said Thompson. “They are true fighters. All you gotta do is care, all you gotta do is care.”

LPP’s Managing Director and Co-Founding Member Mary Bailey took to the stage to  honor LPP constituent Richard DeLisi, who was one of the longest-serving nonviolent cannabis prisoners in United States history, serving 32 years. LPP played a pivotal role in DeLisi’s 2020 release and since then, the DeLisi family has impacted individuals across the globe through their cannabis brand, DeLisioso, shining a much-needed light on family members affected by the incarceration of their loved ones and contributing resources required to free nonviolent cannabis prisoners around the world. A portion of the proceeds raised by Delisioso have been generously donated to LPP and other orgs to benefit cannabis prisoners and the efforts to release them. “I will never forget the feeling of watching a family reunite after 32 years. It’s such an honor for me to be a champion and a cheerleader for these individuals and to know that strangers around the world are helping them too,” said Bailey.

The premier sponsor for the event was HBI International, established independent and international producers of the RAW® brand of plant-based rolling papers and innovative smoking accessories. In total, RAW has contributed $200,000 to LPP’s reentry grant program which has generated profound impacts on individuals who have recently been released from incarceration on cannabis-related charges.

A seasonal fare of braised short ribs, pecorino and pear stuffed chicken and vegetable ragu were served before Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined via video to offer a few words on the impact of Last Prisoner Project’s Pen to Right History campaign which challenges other governors and leaders across the country to use this pen, just as he did, to sign executive cannabis clemency orders in their own states.

JoJo Simmons (entertainer, entrepreneur and son of the legendary rapper Rev Run of Run DMC) presented Richeda Sinclair with an award for the work she’s done advocating for the release of her father, Ricardo Ashmeade, who is serving a mandatory 22-year minimum prison sentence. As the face of the Pen to Right History campaign, Richeda is using her voice to advocate for her father and all of the individuals who are serving life sentences in federal prisons nationwide for a plant that’s being legalized and decriminalized all over the country. Following Richeda’s recognition, she received a surprise, prison voice recording from her father who praised her hard work, perseverance, spirit and determination. Richeda hopes that President Biden will grant her father clemency so that he can attend her law school graduation next year after missing so many other milestone moments in her life.

Last Prisoner Project Advocacy Associate Donte West generated a particularly powerful moment while honoring his prison bunkmate Kyle Page, whose journey from incarceration to advocacy is a story of resilience and transformation. Both Donte and Kyle are embodying the fight for freedom and justice by using their voices and experiences to inspire and mobilize others which includes advocating for the release of those who were incarcerated with them including Antonio Wyatt and Deshaun Durham.

The evening’s programming came to a close with a lively paddle raise, led by the night’s emcee, comedian Guy Torry, followed by one of the biggest surprises of the night when Fab 5 Freddy introduced Damian & Stephen Marley who took to the stage to perform an unforgettable, acoustic medley of songs including “Medication” and a tribute to their father, Bob Marley, with “Get Up, Stand Up.” By the end of their performance, everyone was on their feet for LPP Board Member Mutulu “M-1” Olugbala & Umi of dead prez who performed their hit song “Hip-Hop.” Keith Shocklee of legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy brought the successful gala to a close with an epic DJ set that had guests dancing into the night – the perfect end to a remarkable, powerful celebration of the Last Prisoner Project’s five years of impactful work.

Among the hundreds of LPP supporters to attend were Kevin Ogletree, Eddie Osefo, Ben Cohen, Brett Heyman, Joseph “Champelli” Rutherford, Vlad Bautista and many more. Those who couldn’t attend the event can still join the fight to advance the work of LPP by visiting www.lastprisonerproject.org and by getting involved in on-going initiatives such as the #Countdown4Clemency Campaign which creates urgency for President Biden to free people incarcerated for cannabis before the end of his term. For more information, please PRESS HERE.

ABOUT LAST PRISONER PROJECT:

The Last Prisoner Project is dedicated to freeing those incarcerated due to the War on Drugs, reuniting their families, and helping them rebuild their lives. As laws change, there remains a fundamental injustice for individuals whose conviction is no longer a crime. We work to repair these harms through legal intervention, constituent support, direct advocacy, and policy change. Text FREEDOM to 24365 to learn more.

Critically-acclaimed livetronica trio LVNDR.SOUND have released their sophomore album, In The Dark, via Perception Records. PRESS HERE to stream / download. Marking a significant sonic evolution for the band, In The Dark showcases LVNDR.SOUND’s most accomplished work to date, embedding an emotive style of storytelling into their meticulous, immersive sound design to explore the transformative power of adversity.

Preoccupied with the pain that both tests us and leads us to discover what we’re truly capable of, In The Dark finds LVNDR.SOUND retrospectively reflecting on the feat of freeing yourself of the all-consuming feeling of darkness that accompanies immense struggle while introducing a more vocal centric approach to their sound and exploring a landscape of future bass, electro soul, house, hip hop, and nu-age funk.

“In The Dark is an album intended to share the perspective of what it's like to pull yourself out of the darkest moments of your life,” shares LVNDR.SOUND’s Jay Greens. “To go through hell and come out the other side stronger, more creative, and confident than you were before the trauma. Sometimes our pain is what shapes us; the darkest moments of our lives can lead us to our true greatest potential."

In tandem with the self-produced and self-engineered release, LVNDR.SOUND have also shared their bittersweet new single “Nostalgic Nights,” a hazy, atmospheric banger that draws inspiration from legends such as Daft Punk and Chromeo, and fuses electronic sensibilities with Nile Rodgers-style funk guitar to recall the days of youth when life seemed easier and muse on the lengths we all go to in order to escape, rather than confront, our reality. PRESS HERE to listen to the single.

The 11-track collection includes LVNDR.SOUND’s recent single and title track "In The Dark,” a moody dance bop which confronts life's darkest moments to reflect on the hardships which shape us into better versions of ourselves. In The Dark is also highlighted by the lead single “You Must Think,” a chill house track and playful nod to idea that sometimes, to pursue our passions, we have to embrace a bit of craziness, the pensive “Never Found” featuring Halle Tomlinson that speaks to the reality that, even when we move on and heal, the pain leaves an imprint on our souls, and the banger “All Night,” which fuses hip-hop and EDM with special guest Gordo Flea in a testament to the power of creative partnership and creating something greater than the sum of its parts.

Known for their one-of-a-kind sound and signature modern production style and featuring the talents of Josh Fairman (Sunsquabi), Jay.Greens (Perception Records), and Geoffrey Bremer, LVNDR.SOUND have earned acclaim from EDM Joy, Your EDM, The Nocturnal Times, Grateful Web, The Music Essentials, CULTR, and more for pushing the boundaries of genre. Establishing themselves as one to watch with their lauded debut album Lavender, which includes collaborations from members of Pretty Lights, Lettuce, and Break Science across standout tracks such as “Talkin’ Bout It,” “Prism,” and “Lights Out,” LVNDR.SOUND is creating music that is truly unique.

In The Dark album track list:

You Must Think

All Night (with Gordo Flea)

Show You How

To Each His Own

All My Demons

In the Dark

No Time

Nostalgic Nights

Make It Look Easy

Never Found (with Halle Tomlinson)

Harnessing the powerhouse talents of Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Break Science, Pretty Lights), Josh Fairman (Sunsquabi, Analog Son), and Ian Gilley (DIASTRATA, Flamingosis Live Band), supergroup Nitecap have released their new single “Things Of That Nature.” PRESS HERE to listen. “Things Of That Nature” features an upbeat combination of cutting-edge, funk-laced synths, warm bass, and rhythmic drums and marks the second track off Nitecap’s debut album, out early 2025 via Perception Records.

“The combination of Ian Gilley's cutting-edge synth sounds and compositions with Josh Fairman's low-end bass playing and engineering wizardry perfectly complement Deitch's style of funky, J Dilla inspired drumming,” shares Deitch on the new single. “It all creates a unique, warm analog sound that is sure to get heads bobbing and music lovers listening on repeat.”

“Things Of That Nature” follows the recent release of the Denver-based trio’s debut single “Plátanos,” which fuses modern, synth-drenched neosoul with R&B sensibilities and a hint of jazz-funk to create the unique and timeless sound that Nitecap is quickly becoming known for.

A product of the pandemic, their forthcoming album stands as a testament to resilience and the tenacity of the human spirit. “It just shows that something horrible can give birth to something beautiful,” says Fairman. “This project was born in my basement. We all actually had time on our hands for the first time in years,” he adds of Nitecap’s formation. “So, what better way to spend that time than making music with your best friends? We spent many sessions just drinking wine, playing, talking, and sharing ideas. Soon it turned into a full-fledged band.”

Despite being a new group, Nitecap made their live debut in 2022 at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, have performed as part of KUVO’s Jazz Odyssey Presents series, Denver’s long-standing, prestigious jazz station, and have no shortage of accolades. Adam Deitch (drums) is a four-time GRAMMY-nominated drummer, songwriter, and producer best known for his work in funk band Lettuce, EDM/live hybrid group Break Science, and his long tenures with historic artists and bands like Average White Band, John Scofield, Wyclef Jean, and Pretty Lights. Ian Gilley (keys) has made waves with his longtime duo project DIASTRATA, which has played at prestigious venues around the country, and as the keyboardist for both Midnight.Blue and the Flamingosis Live Band. Multifaceted musician and producer Joshua Fairman (bass, engineer) is quickly becoming a household name as both a bassist and engineer known for his work touring with his band Sunsquabi and his innovative production techniques.

“SOULSHINE,” a benefit concert to support relief and recovery efforts in Western North Carolina and Florida following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, was announced today. The all-star event will take place at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, November 24, following Dave Matthews Band's sold-out two-night stand (November 22 & 23). The concert will feature performances by Dave Matthews Band, Warren Haynes Band (based in Haynes' hometown of Asheville), Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and Goose. The evening will also include very special guests Trey Anastasio, Mavis Staples, Robert Randolph, Joe Russo, Trombone Shorty, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and others yet to be announced.

An online ticket presale for members of the DMB Warehouse Fan Association will begin on Tuesday, October 29, at 3:00 pm ET at https://davematthewsband.com/warehouse. Presale tickets for Warren Haynes Band fan club members will be available on Thursday, October 31, at 10:00 am ET at https://warrenhaynes.net/tour.

General ticket sales will begin on Friday, November 1, at 10:00 am ET.

“The damage and destruction caused by Hurricane Helene to my beloved home of Asheville and all of Western North Carolina has truly devastated me,” shares Warren Haynes. “Every year, I am honored to host the Christmas Jam and give back to the community, but this year, we need to do things a bit differently. I’m thrilled to partner with my good friends in Dave Matthews Band and so many other musician friends to bring ‘SOULSHINE’ to the iconic Madison Square Garden and help raise money for everyone affected by both hurricanes throughout North Carolina and Florida. My heart is with you all, and we look forward to creating a truly special night!”

Net proceeds will benefit the SOULSHINE Concert Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation. The fund will support Habitat for Humanity’s 2024 Hurricane Recovery Fund and various non-profits actively working on the ground in North Carolina and Florida. Visit SOULSHINEMSG.COM to learn more or make a donation.

Newrez, a leading mortgage lender and servicer, and a subsidiary of Rithm Capital Corp., is supporting SOULSHINE’s efforts with a pledge of $500,000 to aid the recovery and rebuilding efforts for communities affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

“SOULSHINE” is produced by Dayglo Presents in conjunction with Live Nation.

About Dave Matthews Band:

Dave Matthews Band has sold a combined 38 million CDs and DVDs and is the only band to have seven consecutive studio albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, DMB has sold over 25 million tickets, making them the second-largest ticket-seller in history. In 2019, the United Nations designated Dave Matthews Band as Environmental Goodwill Ambassadors, and the band has planted 5 million trees with the Nature Conservancy. They have a strong philanthropic history, having raised over $65 million for numerous causes worldwide, hosted multiple benefit concerts, and planted millions of trees.

About Warren Haynes:

Visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist Warren Haynes is a cornerstone of the American music landscape, widely celebrated as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era, as well as a prolific songwriter and producer. He crosses genres effortlessly, his solos brimming with passion in a style all his own. Throughout his storied career, performing as part of the Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule, and the Dead, as well as his work as a solo artist, Haynes has become one of music’s most treasured storytellers, with thousands of memorable performances and millions of album and track sales. Haynes' new solo album, Million Voices Whisper, releasing November 1, 2024, marks his first solo album in nearly a decade and the fourth solo release in his esteemed career. Haynes also curates and hosts the annual Christmas Jam charity concert in Asheville, North Carolina, which will return for its 33rd year in 2025. Known as one of the longest-running holiday benefit shows in the U.S., the Christmas Jam has raised nearly $3 million for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, helping construct over 50 homes and supporting regional housing initiatives in partnership with BeLoved Asheville. For more information, visit www.warrenhaynes.net.

Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes has released his new solo album, Million Voices Whisper, via Fantasy Records. PRESS HERE to listen. Million Voices Whisper, Warren’s first solo album in almost a decade and fourth solo collection in his esteemed career catalog, was recorded at Power Station New England and produced by Haynes. The 11-song set of soulful blues-rock includes the lead single “This Life As We Know It,” which recently reached Top 15 on the Americana singles chart and Top 40 at Triple A radio, and the previously released single “Day of Reckoning” featuring Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson. Million Voices Whisper also features guest appearances from Haynes’s Allman Brothers Band compatriot Derek Trucks on multiple tracks including “Real Real Love,” a song whose lyrics were initially started by Gregg Allman that Haynes finished to honor his friend. PRESS HERE to watch a behind-the-song video from Warren and Derek for “Real Real Love.” Million Voices Whisper is out now digitally and on CD with a deluxe CD version also available including four bonus songs. Vinyl will ship on November 15th. PRESS HERE to order.

“This album is unlike any of my previous solo records, but also humbly honors a lot of my musical roots,” shares Haynes. “It’s an interesting combination of soul music, blues, rock, and my singer/songwriter side – hopefully something for everyone. I also did a lot of soul searching while writing the lyrics and found great appreciation in my life, so these songs mostly have a more positive attitude. We’ve all been through so much over the last few years. At times like these I feel it's important to look around you and within you and see the light instead of the darkness. Being in the studio with this new band of exceptional players, as well as my brothers Derek, Lukas, and Jamey, added to the joy and positivity surrounding the music. I’m really proud of this new album and hope it translates to the listener.”

Of “Real Real Love,” Haynes says, “This was a song that was started but never finished by Gregg Allman. He had showed it to me and we had talked about it, and I completed it after he died. I finished it in a way that’s reflective of the way Gregg wrote and then invited Derek Trucks to be part of the recording process, which really took it to the desired next level. I wanted to write it as if Gregg were singing it. Even in the way we approach the song as a band, and in the way I approach it as a singer, I had his presence in mind the entire time.”

Trucks adds, “I remember Warren calling me saying he had this lyric that he was working on with Gregg before he passed. Immediately that’s intriguing and feels like something you have to finish, and he wanted me to be part of it.  The way we went about recording it with Warren singing and me playing fills immediately made me think about Duane and Gregg doing ‘Please Call Home’ and that feeling, so that is where my head was thinking about that and those guys.”

On Million Voices Whisper, Haynes sounds as energetic and focused as ever. Accompanying Warren are members of his current all-star band including John Medeski on keyboards, longtime drummer Terence Higgins (of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band), and Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott. In addition to reuniting with his Last Waltz Tour co-stars Nelson and Johnson, the guest appearances from Trucks mark the first time the two longtime friends and former bandmates have been in the studio together since the final sunset of the ABB.

Buzzing throughout Million Voices Whisper is the question of how to make things better – in love, in life, in the world – led by Haynes’ soaring vocals and the poignancy of his six-string mastery on full display. The album opens with "These Changes," a co-write with Trucks, leading into “Go Down Swinging,” co-written with Johnson, which features a horn section and a Van Morrison vibe. There’s the soulful power ballad “Till The Sun Comes Shining Through” driven by Warren’s impassioned vocals and slide guitar skills. The expressive pipes of touring backup singer Saundra Williams are also heard on multiple tracks including “This Life As We Know It,” Warren’s universal message for embracing the positivity of change and looking forward through a new lens – one that starts within. “Day of Reckoning,” co-written with Nelson, is a forceful call for change nodding to the rebellious late ‘60s and early ‘70s. The track’s lyrics also supply the album’s title: “Million voices whisper, getting louder when they sing / Million spirits waiting on a day of reckoning.” Among the four bonus tracks on the deluxe CD version is a new version of the Trucks-Haynes composition “Back Where I Started” featuring Warren on lead vocals and slide guitar and the power trio of Haynes, Nelson and Johnson covering the CSNY classic “Find The Cost of Freedom” into an extended version of “Day of Reckoning.” Full track listing for Million Voices Whisper below.

PRESS HERE to watch “Warren Haynes – Live From The Power Station” featuring stripped-down, in-studio performances of a selection of new songs from Million Voices Whisper including “From Here On Out” and “Back Where I Started” as well as “Real Real Love” and a cover of Tammy Wynette’s “Till I Can Make It On My Own.”

Warren will celebrate the release of Million Voices Whisper tomorrow, Saturday, November 2nd, with a special in-store performance and signing at Looney Tunes Record Store in West Babylon, NY. The event will be livestreamed on Facebook. PRESS HERE for more information on how to attend.

Earlier this week, Haynes, a native of Asheville, and Dave Matthews Band announced “SOULSHINE,” a benefit concert to aid relief and recovery efforts in Western North Carolina and Florida in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Taking place Sunday, November 24th at Madison Square Garden, the all-star event – featuring performances from DMB, Warren Haynes Band, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and Goose along with very special guests Trey Anastasio, Mavis Staples, Robert Randolph, Joe Russo, Trombone Shorty, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks – is now sold out. Net proceeds will benefit the SOULSHINE Concert Fund at the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, which will benefit Habitat for Humanity’s 2024 Hurricane Recovery fund and will also support a variety of non-profits on the ground in North Carolina and Florida. Visit SOULSHINEMSG.COM to learn more or make a donation.

Following “SOULSHINE,” Haynes will wrap the year with Gov’t Mule’s annual New Year’s Run – December 28th at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, Connecticut and December 30th and 31st at The Beacon Theatre in New York City – and then launch 2025 with his annual concert-cation experience Island Exodus 15 in Jamaica from January 19-23. Visit www.warrenhaynes.net for more information on all upcoming shows and look for more tour dates for 2025 to be announced soon.

Million Voices Whisper is a set of powerful, soulful tracks that combine the eloquent musicianship of a triple-threat blues-rocker with the glowing spirit of a vital creative artist at the peak of his powers. It is Warren Haynes’s best album yet.

Million Voices Whisper Track Listing:

1.  These Changes (ft. Derek Trucks)

2.  Go Down Swinging

3.  You Ain’t Above Me

4.  This Life As We Know It

5.  Day of Reckoning (ft. Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson)

6.  Real, Real Love (ft. Derek Trucks)

7.  Lies, Lies, Lies > Monkey Dance > Lies, Lies, Lies

8.  From Here On Out

9.  Till The Sun Comes Shining Through

10.  Terrified

11.  Hall of Future Saints (ft. Derek Trucks)

Deluxe Edition (CD only) bonus tracks:

12.  Baby’s On The Move

13.  Smooth Sailing

14.  Find The Cost of Freedom > Day of Reckoning [extended version] (ft. Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson)

15.  Back Where I Started (ft. Derek Trucks)

GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes has announced the Million Voices Whisper 2025 Tour in support of his chart-topping new solo album, Million Voices Whisper.

The nine-date run launches on February 7 in Knoxville, with the Warren Haynes Band traveling throughout the Midwest and Northeast. Stops include cities such as Huntsville, Toledo, Des Moines, and Burlington, before concluding on February 22 in Buffalo. Full tour dates and details are listed below.

Fan Club presale tickets will be available starting Wednesday, November 20, at 10:00 AM local time, followed by local presales on Thursday, November 21, at 10:00 AM local time. General on-sale begins Friday, November 22, at 10:00 AM local time. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to hurricane relief efforts. Additionally, a limited number of specially curated fan packages will be available, including:

• Ultimate Guitar Player Package: Includes a Les Paul Standard '60s Plain Top guitar in Sparkling Burgundy, played and signed by Warren Haynes, a meet-and-greet with a photo, soundcheck access, premium reserved seating, and more.
• Guitar Player Package: Features an autographed Gibson Les Paul Standard pickguard, a set of custom Warren Haynes guitar picks in a collector box, a Dunlop guitar slide, and GHS strings (as used by Warren), along with soundcheck access, priority entry, and more.

Visit www.warrenhaynes.net for ticketing and VIP information.

Performing alongside Haynes (vocals, guitar) is the current all-star lineup of the Warren Haynes Band: longtime drummer Terence Higgins (Dirty Dozen Brass Band), Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott, Matt Slocum on keys, and Greg Osby on saxophone.

Just released on November 1 via Fantasy Records, Million Voices Whisper—Haynes’ first solo album in nearly a decade and fourth solo effort—debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Blues Albums Chart. It also entered the Americana/Folk Albums chart at No. 3, Current Rock Albums chart at No. 5, and Top Current Albums Sales chart at No. 29. Already acclaimed as his best work to date, the 11-track collection of soulful blues-rock, produced by Haynes and recorded at Power Station New England, includes the singles “This Life As We Know It” and “Day of Reckoning,” featuring Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson. Guest appearances include Haynes’ Allman Brothers Band bandmate Derek Trucks, who contributed to several tracks, including “Real Real Love”—a song whose lyrics were started by Gregg Allman and finished by Haynes in tribute to his late friend.

Million Voices Whisper is available digitally, on CD, as a 2-LP vinyl set, and in a deluxe CD edition featuring four bonus tracks. PRESS HERE to listen and order.

Buzzing throughout the album is the central question of how to make things better—in love, life, and the world—brought to life by Haynes’ soaring vocals and masterful six-string artistry. The album showcases a powerful, soulful collection of tracks that highlight the eloquent musicianship and creative brilliance of a blues-rock icon at the peak of his powers.

On Friday, November 22, Haynes will perform the album’s lead single, “This Life As We Know It,” on ABC’s GMA3: What You Need To Know. Tune in at 1:00 PM ET/PT and 12:00 PM CT on ABC or catch the encore broadcasts at 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM ET on ABC News Live.

This Sunday, November 24, Haynes, an Asheville native, will co-host “SOULSHINE”, a benefit concert with the Dave Matthews Band at Madison Square Garden. This sold-out, all-star event will aid relief efforts in Western North Carolina and Florida following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The lineup includes Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Goose, Trey Anastasio, Mavis Staples, Robert Randolph, Joe Russo, Trombone Shorty, Susan Tedeschi, and Derek Trucks. A free livestream, hosted by YouTube, will broadcast the event worldwide from 7:00–11:00 PM ET at SOULSHINEMSG.COM. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity’s 2024 Hurricane Recovery Fund and local nonprofits.

Following SOULSHINE, Haynes will wrap up the year with Gov’t Mule’s annual New Year’s Run (December 28–31) and launch 2025 with Island Exodus 15 in Jamaica before hitting the road for the Million Voices Whisper 2025 Tour.

Following the release of their brilliant third studio album, Waving From A Sea, Michigan Rattlers will return to the road this winter for an intimate set of club dates kicking off in Columbus, OH on February 12 with 40+ stops in major markets including Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Austin, New York City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Nashville, Boston and more. Tickets are on-sale now – PRESS HERE for more information.

On their pivotal new Dominic John Davis produced record (Jack White, Willie Nelson, Greensky Bluegrass), the Petoskey, Michigan-based rock & roll band with a blend of folk, American and country influences, pairs the heavy hitting lyricism they’re known for with a newfound sonic depth, evolving alongside the characters in their songs. Waving From A Sea reckons with the heartbreaking reality of becoming old enough to know that your dreams might not come true in the ways you thought they would. It’s about making the journey from adolescence into adulthood and fighting to find a place in the world.

Released this past summer, it’s the band’s most immersive album to date, and standout singles such as “Heaven” and “Gridlock (Just The Sky)” sit at the perfect intersection of The War on Drugs and Bruce Springsteen.

“These songs are revelations of sorts,” said the band’s frontman Graham Young. “They’re waking up. They’re growing up. They’re facing up to the day and not being beat down by it. They’re realizations. I’m not afraid anymore. I’ve been afraid. Look where it got me. It led me down dark roads that had no end. These songs turn around and walk back toward the light. Heaven is here. Heaven is right now. Heaven is presence. Heaven is a soft cheek. It’s a walk along the river. It’s a city at night. Heaven is a kiss from a lover. And when this is over the trees will grow, the flowers will bloom, the seasons will change and we’ll have moved headstrong into the light. And I’ll be thinking of you. And me. And all that I used to be. And remember your old house? Just on the other side of the corn field. We’d lie in the grass and stare up at the stars and drink a few High Lifes and take nips from a pint of whiskey. And we’d sprint around the house as fast we could. The houselights and trees blurring around us. And we’d come tumbling back down into the grass. Struggling to catch our breath and smiling and laughing and not thinking about tomorrow or yesterday. We got so close to one another. And maybe if I hadn’t been so caught up in lassoing a fleeting life and maybe if you hadn’t felt the need to reinvent yourself every time the line slacked a little. Maybe if. But to wonder maybe if is heaven. Remembering is heaven. And then I locked myself up. In the deep nostalgia that covered everything in formaldehyde.”

For more information, please visit www.michiganrattlers.com.

Waving From A Sea North American Tour Dates

2/12 – Columbus, OH – A&R Bar

2/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Turntable

2/14 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall

2/15 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry

2/18 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown

2/20 – Denver, CO – Meow Wolf

2/21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge

2/22 – Boise, ID – Neurolux

2/24 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lous

2/25 – Vancouver, BC – Fox Cabaret

2/26 – Portland, OR – The Showdown

2/28 – San Francisco, CA – Brick + Mortar

3/1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Peppermint Club

3/2 – San Diego, CA – Casbah

3/4 – Phoenix, AZ – Last Exit Live

3/7 – Austin, TX – 3Ten at ACL Live

3/8 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada

3/9 – Houston, TX – Bronze Peacock at HOB

3/12 – Kansas City, MO – Encore at Uptown Theatre

3/13 – St Louis, MO – Old Rock House

3/27 – Lexington, KY – The Burl

3/28 – Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme

3/29 – Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig

4/8 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom

4/10 – New York, NY – DROM

4/11 – Philadelphia, PA – Milkboy

4/12 – Washington DC – Pearl Street

4/13 – Raleigh, NC – Kings

4/15 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room

4/17 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage - Vinyl Room

4/18 – Orlando, FL – Tuffy’s Music Box

4/19 – Tampa, FL – Skipper’s Smokehouse

4/21 – New Orleans, LA – Chickie Wah Wah

4/24 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall - 1884 Lounge

4/25 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn

4/26 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall

4/27 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar

4/29 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse

4/30 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop

5/1 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room

5/2 – Syracuse, NY – Funk N Waffles

5/4 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair

5/6 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music

5/7 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground

5/8 – Montreal, QC – Le Belmont

5/9 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern

5/16 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall

Waving From A Sea Track Listing

Heaven

Gridlock (Just The Sky)

Strange Heart

Waving From A Sea

Feel For Love

Geranium Day

I’ll Be Here Tomorrow

Lilacs Bloom

Pure Resistance

Bummer

Electro soul supergroup Nitecap have released their hopeful new single “Love and Light” featuring GRAMMY-winning artist and vocalist Nigel Hall (Lettuce, Jon Cleary, Dr, Klaw) from their upcoming debut album, out early 2025 via Perception Records. PRESS HERE to listen. Arriving with a message that is more important now than ever, “Love and Light” speaks to our collective, often-untapped power to make the world a better place if we band together and channels transformative, relentless optimism through Hall’s lens as a Black man living in an unjust world.

“Love and light will always lead the way, if we lead with it,” shares Hall on the impetus for the collaboration.

“‘Love and Light’ is really a meaningful song for me, it captures a vibe and a message that's more important than ever, especially in the climate that the United States is in right now,” continues Nitecap’s Josh Fairman. “Division is running rampant, and it's up to us, the people, to come together to make the world we want to see. It's hard to be positive in lieu of all the darkness we see. Hopefully this song can be a little bit of that light that leads the way.”

“This song is a reflection of the conversations we’ve had about the world and our combined worldview, Nigel’s lens as a Black man living in a world that still is unjust and cruel almost 40 years after MLK’s assassination, and my relentless optimism,” adds lyricist Andriu Yanovski. “I’ve gotten to know him well as a musician and as a friend and his perspective on life combined with his insane singing abilities leave a huge canvas for writing.”

Harnessing the powerhouse talents of four-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Break Science, Pretty Lights), Josh Fairman (Sunsquabi, Analog Son), and Ian Gilley and Drew Birch (both of Diastrata, Flamingosis Live Band), Nitecap recently released “Things Of That Nature,” an upbeat combination of cutting-edge, funk-laced synths, warm bass, and rhythmic drums, and their debut single “Plátanos,” which fuses modern, synth-drenched neosoul with R&B sensibilities and a hint of jazz-funk to create the unique and timeless sound that they’re quickly becoming known for. A product of the pandemic, Nitecap’s forthcoming album stands as a testament to resilience and the tenacity of the human spirit.

Despite being a new group, Nitecap made their live debut in 2022 at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, have performed as part of KUVO’s Jazz Odyssey Presents series, Denver’s long-standing, prestigious jazz station, and have no shortage of accolades. Adam Deitch (drums) is a four-time GRAMMY-nominated drummer, songwriter, and producer best known for his work in funk band Lettuce, EDM/live hybrid group Break Science, and his long tenures with historic artists and bands like Average White Band, John Scofield, Wyclef Jean, and Pretty Lights. Ian Gilley (keys) and Drew Birch (guitar) have made waves with their longtime duo project Diastrata, which has played at prestigious venues around the country, and as instrumentalists for the Flamingosis Live Band. Gilley has also garnered acclaim as the keyboardist for Midnight.Blue. Multifaceted musician and producer Joshua Fairman (bass, engineer) is quickly becoming a household name as both a bassist and engineer known for his work touring with his band Sunsquabi and his innovative production techniques.

Today, Deshaun T. Durham, a 24-year-old Kansas resident sentenced to 92 months in prison for a first-time cannabis offense, was released from Hutchinson Correctional Facility. This commutation by Governor Laura Kelly is a rare decision to overturn the Kansas Prison Review Board’s rejection of Durham’s clemency application and bring him home for the holidays. After almost 3 years of incarceration and tireless advocacy from the Last Prisoner Project, Deshaun is now free.

Upon his release this morning, Deshaun said, “You know, it is kind of unexpected. This is the best month of my life right here. Today is a big victory in the barbaric and senseless war on a scientifically-proven medicinal plant, cannabis.”

Now reunited with her son, Brandi Davis, who tirelessly advocated for her son’s release said, "Today is the day I’ve prayed for since the moment Deshaun was taken from us. Seeing my son walk out of those prison gates is the best gift I could dream of. I want to thank Governor Kelly for her compassion and the Last Prisoner Project for their unwavering support in bringing Deshaun home. No family should have to endure the pain of losing a loved one to an unjust system. This holiday season, our family is whole again, and I hope other governors and the President will follow Gov. Kelly’s lead. All it takes is the stroke of a pen to right history.”

Standing alongside Deshaun and his family were Last Prisoner Project’s Donte West, a Kansas cannabis exoneree and advocacy associate, and former U.S. Attorney Barry R. Grissom, who served as Deshaun’s attorney. In his role with Last Prisoner Project, West has helped raise awareness for people like Durham, who face disproportionately severe sentences for cannabis-related offenses. Meanwhile, Grissom has been fighting for cannabis legalization at the state level with the Kansas Cannabis Coalition while he helps fight cases like Deshaun’s in court through his pro bono efforts with LPP.

“The greatest gift you can give anyone is freedom,” said Donte West. “Governor Kelly’s clemency reflects her recognition that people like Deshaun don’t belong behind bars for unjust cannabis charges."

“We want to thank Gov. Kelly for her courage and wisdom in granting Deshaun a second chance. Unfortunately, Deshaun’s plight is nothing new in Kansas as long as our legislators hold to outdated beliefs related to cannabis,” said Barry Grissom. “It’s time for Kansas to follow the lead of our sister states at administering good public policies which don't criminalize the possession, use and production of a product that should be highly regulated and taxed just like alcohol. To fail to do otherwise means taxpayer dollars are wasted on investigation, interdiction, prosecution and incarceration of individuals, thereby depriving law enforcement from utilizing those funds for more meaningful law enforcement measures to keep us safe in our communities.”

When commuting his sentence, Governor Laura Kelly said “Granting commutations and pardons is not something I take lightly. By vetting numerous applications through a careful and thorough process, it was determined that these individuals have demonstrated their commitment to making amends and positively contributing to society. In cases where a disproportionally harsh sentence is imposed or a miscarriage of justice exists, commutation can be a tool to ensure reasonable action and a fairer sentence. In extraordinary cases where the criminal justice system failed to account for mitigating factors surrounding an individual’s alleged crime throughout the legal process, including sentencing, commutations can give a second chance to individuals experiencing incomprehensible circumstances at the time of their offense.”

LPP is grateful for all those who championed Deshaun’s case, especially musician and advocate Melissa Etheridge, who sent a personal appeal to the Governor on Deshaun’s behalf earlier this year. "I’m overjoyed to hear that Deshaun Durham is going home to his family this week," said Melissa Etheridge. "Huge gratitude to Kansas Governor Laura Kelly for her wisdom and care in recognizing the disproportionate nature of Deshaun’s sentence, and granting him a commutation. This kind of advocacy by the Last Prisoner Project is why I’m so proud to be one of their Ambassadors."

LPP commends Gov. Kelly’s commitment to justice. By advancing commonsense clemency actions like her commutations of Deshaun Durham and Joseph Agrillo in 2021, Gov. Kelly is setting an example for other governors, even in a state with no medical or adult-use cannabis legalization policy. LPP looks forward to working with her administration to continue to fight for all those who have been impacted by the harms of cannabis criminalization in Kansas. Tell your governor to follow Gov. Kelly’s lead by sending a letter today!

One of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New York City, the Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, will return to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on March 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM, with Artistic Directors Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson at the helm. Now in its 38th year, the benefit concert promises an evening of extraordinary performances, camaraderie, and one-night-only collaborations. Anderson will be joined by GRAMMY Award-winning alternative jazz artist Arooj Aftab, five-time GRAMMY Award-winning African music icon Angélique Kidjo, international punk band Gogol Bordello, The Philip Glass Ensemble (PGE), known for their unparalleled interpretations of Glass’s work, Tibetan artist, composer, and cultural ambassador Tenzin Choegyal, GRAMMY Award-winning electro-acoustic string quartet The Scorchio Quartet, and many more artists to be announced in the new year. Uma Thurman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Arden Wohl, and Jonah Freeman will serve as the evening’s honorary chairs.

Few events have withstood the test of time like this annual concert, which has been a standout for over three and a half decades. Consistently sold out, it has brought together some of the most legendary and exciting names in music and art, dazzling audiences with a unique mix of surprising and mesmerizing performances.

Tickets for the concert are on sale now ($49–$220). Visit www.carnegiehall.org to purchase, call CarnegieCharge at 212.247.7800, or visit the Carnegie Hall Box Office (57th Street and Seventh Avenue). Special gala packages starting at $500 are also available, including prime concert tickets and an elegant dinner reception with the performers and notable members of New York City society. To purchase gala packages, visit https://thus.org/ or call Tibet House US at 212.807.0563.

All proceeds support the work of Tibet House US, a non-profit educational institution and cultural embassy founded in 1987 at the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to ensure the survival of Tibet’s unique civilization.

Throughout its rich history, the one-of-a-kind Tibet House US Benefit Concert has featured hundreds of world-class artists, including Alabama Shakes, boygenius, Maggie Rogers, Carly Simon, David Bowie, Stephen Colbert, Lou Reed, Phoebe Bridgers, Sharon Jones, FKA twigs, The Roots, Jim James, Vampire Weekend, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Bowen Yang, Joan Baez, Blood Orange, Sigur Rós, R.E.M., Emmylou Harris, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jason Isbell, Iggy Pop, The Flaming Lips, Keanu Reeves, Eddie Vedder, Annie Lennox, Brittany Howard, Black Pumas, Cage The Elephant, Cyndi Lauper, and Trey Anastasio, among many others. The event has received widespread acclaim from outlets such as The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, Billboard, Vogue, and more.

Acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, has announced a series of co-headlining dates with Tedeschi Trucks Band for this fall. The 5-show run from September 3rd through 10th will stop in Toronto, Saratoga Springs, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit. Gov’t Mule fan club presale tickets will be available starting Tuesday, January 28th at 1pm EST with various other presales available between January 28th at 10am local time through Thursday, January 30th at 10pm local time. Public on sale will commence Friday, January 31st at 10am local time. Gov’t Mule VIP packages will also be available including one premium reserved seat, one limited edition event poster autographed by Gov’t Mule band members, one t-shirt, one merchandise gift, the download code to the local show via Mule Tracks, and more. Visit www.mule.net for more info and to purchase.

Gov’t Mule, celebrating their 30th anniversary this year, is currently in Jamaica for Island Exodus 15, their annual “concert-cation” experience at Jewel Paradise Cove Resort. The four all-inclusive, music-filled days and nights – featuring multiple performances from Gov’t Mule and Warren Haynes as well as sets from Drive-By Truckers, Karina Rykman, Big Sugar, and special guest Ron Holloway – concludes tomorrow, January 23rd. Prior to their shows with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule – Warren Haynes [guitar, vocals], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Kevin Scott [bass] – will be performing at select festivals including Suwannee Amp Jam #1 in March and FloydFest 25~Aurora in July. See below for all upcoming Gov’t Mule tour dates.

GOV’T MULE – 2025 TOUR DATES

Island Exodus 15

January 19-23, 2025 – Runaway Bay, Jamaica @ Jewel Paradise Cove Resort

Festival Appearances

March 6-8 – Live Oak, FL @ Suwannee Amp Jam #1

July 23-27 – Floyd County, VA @ FloydFest 25~Aurora

Gov’t Mule and Tedeschi Trucks Band Co-Headlining Shows

September 3 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage

September 5 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ SPAC

September 6 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center

September 9 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion

September 10 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theater

Warren Haynes Band, led by GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes, has announced the Million Voices Whisper Spring Tour in continued support of Haynes' newest, chart-topping solo album, Million Voices Whisper. Kicking off April 24th in Seattle, the 16-date outing will take the Warren Haynes Band along the West Coast, stopping in Portland, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, Monterey, Ventura, Los Angeles (May 11th at The Belasco), San Diego, and Tempe, among other cities, before concluding May 16th in Tucson. Fan Club presale tickets will be available using Tickets Today starting Tuesday, January 28th at 1pm EST with Citicard/AMEX presale beginning Wednesday, January 29th at 12pm local time and various local, promoter, and Ticketmaster presales available on Thursday, January 30th at 10am local time. The general on sale will commence Friday, January 31st at 10am local time. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold on this tour will continue to be donated to assist in hurricane relief.

Prior to the newly announced Spring dates, the Warren Haynes Band will launch the Million Voices Whisper 2025 Tour on February 7th with a sold-out show in Knoxville. The 11-date run will make stops in the Midwest and Northeast, including such cities as Huntsville, Toledo, Des Moines, Peoria, Burlington, and Buffalo, where it will wrap February 22nd with another sold-out show. See below for all upcoming tour dates and details.

A limited number of specially curated fan packages are available for all upcoming Million Voices Whisper Tour dates. Packages include one Ultimate Guitar Player Package per show, featuring a Les Paul Standard 60s Plain Top guitar in Sparkling Burgundy to be played and signed by Warren, meet & greet with a photo with Warren, soundcheck access, premium reserved seats, and more, and the Guitar Player Package, which includes an autographed Gibson Les Paul Standard Pickguard, a set of custom Warren Haynes guitar picks in collector box, a Dunlop guitar slide, and set of GHS strings (items as used by Warren), plus soundcheck, priority access, and more. Visit www.warrenhaynes.net for all ticketing and VIP information and to purchase.

Performing alongside Haynes (vocals, guitar) on the Million Voices Whisper Tour is the current, all-star lineup of the Warren Haynes Band: longtime drummer Terence Higgins (of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band), Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott, Matt Slocum on keys, and Greg Osby on sax.

Million Voices Whisper, released in November via Fantasy Records, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Blues Albums Chart and marked Warren’s first solo album in nearly a decade and fourth solo collection in his esteemed career catalog. Hailed as his best album yet, the 11-song collection of soulful blues-rock, produced by Haynes and recorded at Power Station New England, includes the singles “This Life As We Know It” and “Day of Reckoning” featuring Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson as well as guest appearances from Warren’s Allman Brothers Band bandmate and longtime friend Derek Trucks on multiple tracks including “Real Real Love,” a song whose lyrics were initially started by Gregg Allman that Haynes finished to honor his friend. Million Voices Whisper is available digitally and on CD, 2-LP vinyl set, and a deluxe CD version with four bonus songs. PRESS HERE to listen and to order.

Buzzing throughout Million Voices Whisper is the question of how to make things better – in love, in life, in the world – led by Haynes’ soaring vocals and the poignancy of his six-string mastery on full display. Million Voices Whisper is a set of powerful, soulful tracks that combine the eloquent musicianship of a triple-threat blues-rocker with the glowing spirit of a vital creative artist at the peak of his powers.

WARREN HAYNES TOUR DATES

New dates in bold

Warren Haynes Band – Million Voices Whisper Tour 2025

February 7 – Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre (Sold Out)

February 8 – Huntsville, AL @ Mars Music Hall

February 11 – Toledo, OH @ Stranahan Theater

February 13 – Northfield, OH @ MGM Northfield Park – Center Stage

February 14 – Carmel, IN @ The Palladium

February 15 – West Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom

February 16 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center

February 18 – Rockford, IL @ Coronado Theatre

February 20 – Burlington, VT @ The Flynn

February 21 – Concord, NH @ Chubb Theatre

February 22 – Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom (Sold Out)

Dickey Betts Tribute

February 28 – Macon, GA @ Macon City Auditorium

Gov’t Mule – Festival Appearance

March 6-8 – Live Oak, FL @ Suwannee Amp Jam #1

Warren Haynes Band

April 4 – Savannah, GA @ Lucas Theatre at 2025 Savannah Music Festival

April 5 – Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium (rescheduled from 9/28)

Warren Haynes Band – Million Voices Whisper Spring Tour

April 24 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre

April 25 – Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theatre

April 26 – Medford, OR @ Holly Theatre (on sale 2/19)

April 27 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

April 29 – Stateline, NV @ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe – South Shore Room

May 1 – Redding, CA @ Cascade Theatre

May 2 – Rocklin, CA @ Quarry Park Amphitheater

May 3 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore

May 4 – Santa Rosa, CA @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts – Ruth Finley Person Theater

May 6 – Monterey, CA @ Golden State Theatre

May 9 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ Fremont Theater

May 10 – Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theater

May 11 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco

May 14 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay

May 15 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

May 16 – Tucson, AZ @ Fox Theatre Tucson

Warren Haynes Band

May 23-25 – Thornville, OH @ Dark Star Jubilee

June 8 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre (supporting Big Head Todd and the Monsters 40th Anniversary event)

June 26-28 – Eau Claire, WI @ Blue Ox Music Festival

Warren Haynes Band – European Dates

July 3 – Bonn, Germany @ KUNSTRASEN GmbH

July 4 – Milan, Italy @ Villa Casati Stampa

July 6 – Sperken, Austria @ Castle Clam

July 11-13 – Weert, Netherlands @ Bospop

Gov’t Mule – Festival Appearance

July 23-27 – Floyd County, VA @ FloydFest 25~Aurora

Gov’t Mule and Tedeschi Trucks Band Co-Headlining Shows

September 3 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage

September 5 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ SPAC

September 6 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center

September 9 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion

September 10 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theater

DISPATCH and summer are synonymous, and the celebrated folk-rock band is looking forward to a return to the road on their just-announced Summer Tour 2025 alongside John Butler (with band) and special guests G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light on select dates. The mammoth 35-date outing kicks off June 3 in St. Augustine Florida and will make stops in major markets including Chicago, New York City, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco and more (full routing can be found below). An artist presale will be available this coming Monday, February 3 with the general on-sale to follow Friday, February 7. PRESS HERE for more information.

The band just released their new single, “Yellow Jacket,” a sentimental track about frontman Chadwick Stokes’ upbringing on the farm – and all of the antics he and his brothers would get into. “We would roller skate all around the farm,” said Stokes. “One time my brother Benny was snooping around the sheep shed in mom’s skates and rolled right into a nest of yellow jackets. Since he was in skates that were 7 sizes too big, he couldn’t get away.” The reflective lyrics are coupled with a sound that harkens back to early DISPATCH with an infectious blend of reggae and roots rock.

Of the tour Brad Corrigan adds, “We are STOKED to hit the road this summer with our bud John Butler and his band, and to have G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light on the tour too!! Going to be an epic lineup every night, and we can’t wait for all the energy and good vibes…”

DISPATCH – formed by Chadwick Stokes and Brad Corrigan while in college in Vermont – have forged their own path outside the mainstream music industry as one of independent rock’s most indelible acts over the last two-and-a-half decades. Over the course of a slew of acclaimed studio and live albums and countless tours and festivals, the band has gone on to become one of biggest success stories in music history without any traditional radio or major label support. The five piece continues to grow and push their boundaries, taking surprise turns without ever abandoning the signature sound. Throughout their rise, DISPATCH has taken every opportunity to use their success for good, launching charitable organizations to fight poverty and mass incarceration, raising funds and awareness for environmental causes, schools and hospitals on the road, and even traveling as far afield as Nicaragua and Zimbabwe to work with children and communities in need.

For more information, please visit www.dispatchmusic.com.

SUMMER TOUR 2025 DATES

June 3 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre *

June 5 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *

June 6 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre *

June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater *

June 8 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion *

June 10 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront *

June 12 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome *

June 13 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery *

June 14 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Yards Amphitheater *

June 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center *

June 18 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park ^

June 21 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival %

June 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Surly Brewing Festival Field #

June 24 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park *

June 26 – Detroit, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre *

June 27 – Cleveland, OH – Cain Park Evans Amphitheater ^

June 28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met *

June 29 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *

July 1 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *

uly 3 – Portland, ME – Thompson's Point *

July 4 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage *

July 5 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap *

July 24 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Open Air Amphitheater *

uly 25 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan *

July 26 – Costa Mesa, CA – Pacific Amphitheatre *

uly 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic *

July 29 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Pavilion +

July 31 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater *

August 1 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Live *

August 2 – Sandpoint, ID – The Festival at Sandpoint *

August 3 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater *

August 5 – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA *

August 7 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre #

August 8 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater #

* w/ John Butler with Band + G. Love & Special Sauce + Donavon Frankenreiter

^ w/ John Butler with Band + G. Love & Special Sauce

% w/ John Butler with Band + Donavon Frankenreiter

# w/ John Butler with Band + Donavon Frankenreiter + Illiterate Light

+ w/ Donavon Frankenreiter, No John Butler with Band

UPCOMING FESTIVAL DATES

June 15 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

March 2020 was memorable for many reasons, but for thousands of concertgoers in New York City one special night still stands out: March 10th when The Brothers took the stage at Madison Square Garden to celebrate the legacy of The Allman Brothers Band. Five years later, The Brothers have announced their long-awaited return to the famed arena for Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th. The Brothers – Jaimoe (drums, founding member), Warren Haynes (guitars, vocals), Derek Trucks (guitars), Oteil Burbridge (bass), and Marc Quiñones (percussion) — will be joined by Joe Russo (drums), Reese Wynans (keys), Isaac Eady (drums) and special guest Chuck Leavell (piano) at this spring's shows.

Pre-sale tickets for The Brothers at Madison Square Garden, produced by Live Nation, will be available starting Wednesday, February 12th at 10am Eastern Time. Fans need to visit www.thebrothersmsg.com in advance to register to purchase pre-sale tickets to either or both shows. There will be a limit of 8 tickets per show. The public on sale will commence on Friday, February 14th at 10am Eastern Time.

“The chance to play at The Garden with my friends again - FAR OUT man!” shares Jaimoe. “I'll see you in April!!”

The Brothers will bring a whole new show to this year’s run. The band will dive into the acclaimed Allman Brothers Band repertoire delivering hits and rarities from their decades-long career, while also showcasing the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ continued influence and legacy, more than ten years after their official final bow. The impetus for The Brothers return in 2025 was solidified at the SOULSHINE hurricane benefit at Madison Square Garden in November when Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks delivered a mesmerizing performance of the Allman’s classic “Whipping Post.” After being on stage at the event, the duo realized they needed to play this music again in the world’s most famous arena with their brothers Jaimoe, Oteil and Marc

Tibet House US is pleased to announce that artist, producer and singer/songwriter Michael Stipe, who fronted the band R.E.M. for 31 years, has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert. One of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New York City, the concert will return to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on March 3rd at 7:30PM. Now in its 38th year, this year’s event is guaranteed to bring a much-needed evening full of amazing music, camaraderie and one-night-only collaborations with Artistic Directors Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson at the helm.

Previously announced performers include GRAMMY Award winning groundbreaking artist Laurie Anderson, New York City legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and four-time GRAMMY and Golden Globe nominee Patti Smith, award-winning country music recording artist, songwriter and actor Orville Peck, GRAMMY Award winning alternative jazz artist Arooj Aftab, GRAMMY & JUNO Award winning artist, songwriter, author, activist and actor Allison Russell, the uniquely vibrant Tune-Yards, Emmy, SAG and Critics’ Choice Award winner and Golden Globe nominee Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, The Fantastic Four: First Steps), five-time GRAMMY Award winning African music icon Angélique Kidjo, international punk band Gogol Bordello, The Philip Glass Ensemble (PGE) whose members remain inimitable interpreters of Glass’s work, Tibetan artist, composer, activist, musical director, and cultural ambassador Tenzin Choegyal, GRAMMY Award winning cutting edge electro-acoustic string quartet the The Scorchio Quartet and more to be announced soon. Uma Thurman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Arden Wohl and Jonah Freeman will serve as the evening’s honorary chairs.

For more than three-and-a-half decades, this annual benefit concert has been a standout with the consistently sold-out event showcasing some of the most legendary and exciting names in music and art, dazzling concertgoers with its unique mix of surprising and mesmerizing performances.

Tickets for the concert are on sale now ($49-$220) – visit www.carnegiehall.org to purchase, call CarnegieCharge at 212.247.7800, or visit the Carnegie Hall Box Office (57th Street and Seventh Avenue). Also available now are special gala packages starting at $500 that include prime concert tickets, an elegant dinner reception with the performers and a who’s who of New York City society. To purchase these packages, visit https://thus.org/ or call Tibet House US at 212.807.0563.  All proceeds support the work of Tibet House US, a non-profit educational institution and cultural embassy founded in 1987 at the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to ensure the survival of the unique Tibetan civilization.

Throughout its rich history, the one-of-a-kind Tibet House US Benefit Concert has had hundreds of world-class artists participate, including Alabama Shakes, boygenius, Maggie Rogers, Carly Simon, David Bowie, Stephen Colbert, Lou Reed, Phoebe Bridgers, Sharon Jones, FKA twigs, The Roots, Jim James, Vampire Weekend, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Bowen Yang, Joan Baez, Blood Orange, Sigur Ros, R.E.M, Emmylou Harris, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jason Isbell, Iggy Pop, The Flaming Lips, Keanu Reeves, Eddie Vedder, Annie Lennox, Brittany Howard, Black Pumas, Cage The Elephant, Cyndi Lauper, Trey Anastasio and many, many more. The event has garnered praise from many, including New York Times, Rolling Stone, Hollywood Reporter, Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, Billboard, Vogue, and more.

Last week, celebrated folk-rock band DISPATCH announced their Summer Tour 2025 alongside John Butler (with band) + special guests G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light on select dates. The mammoth 35-date outing is on sale now - PRESS HERE for tickets and more information. The tour kicks off June 3 in St. Augustine, Florida, and will make stops in major markets including Chicago, New York City, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco and more (full routing can be found below).

The band is celebrating tour launch with the surprise release of “Trinket” (ft. John Butler) – a dynamic, genre-blending track that features buoyant guitar riffs and lush, layered vocal harmonies. John Butler’s signature guitar work combined with the subtle use of synths and that driving DISPATCH energy creates the perfect hypnotic jam – PRESS HERE to listen.

“I was reading an illustrated book of poems by Emily Dickinson that we got at the West Tisbury School used book sale on Martha’s Vineyard,” said Chadwick Stokes. “I was struck by her poem about Autumn - it fit well with this simple riff and reggae song we were messing around with. Before I read the poem - the chorus of the song was ‘stoop so low’ but that’s all I had. The song had a built-in solo section which is kind of rare for us ... but it made it a candidate as far as asking John to join us on the tune. We’ve always loved John’s Weissenborn guitar playing and wanted to emulate the British blues players who played on The Wailers’ Catch a Fire. John’s been a good friend for so long, so it was a great opportunity to make it happen.”

The band also recently released their new single, “Yellow Jacket,” a sentimental track about Stokes’ upbringing on the farm and all of the antics he and his brothers would get into. The reflective lyrics are coupled with a sound that harkens back to early DISPATCH and their infectious blend of reggae and roots rock. PRESS HERE to listen, and stay tuned for more announcements in the coming weeks.

DISPATCH – formed by Chadwick Stokes and Brad Corrigan while in college in Vermont – have forged their own path outside the mainstream music industry as one of independent rock’s most indelible acts over the last two-and-a-half decades. Over the course of a slew of acclaimed studio and live albums and countless tours and festivals, the band has gone on to become one of biggest success stories in music history without any traditional radio or major label support. The five piece continues to grow and push their boundaries, taking surprise turns without ever abandoning the signature sound. Throughout their rise, DISPATCH has taken every opportunity to use their success for good, launching charitable organizations to fight poverty and mass incarceration, raising funds and awareness for environmental causes, schools and hospitals on the road, and even traveling as far afield as Nicaragua and Zimbabwe to work with children and communities in need.

For more information, please visit www.dispatchmusic.com.

SUMMER TOUR 2025 DATES

June 3 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre *

June 5 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *

June 6 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre *

June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater *

June 8 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion *

June 10 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront *

June 12 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome *

June 13 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery *

June 14 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Yards Amphitheater *

June 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center *

June 18 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park ^

June 21 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival %

une 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Surly Brewing Festival Field #

June 24 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park *

June 26 – Detroit, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre *

June 27 – Cleveland, OH – Cain Park Evans Amphitheater ^

June 28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met *

June 29 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *

July 1 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *

July 3 – Portland, ME – Thompson's Point *

July 4 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage *

July 5 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap *

July 24 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre *

July 25 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan *

July 26 – Costa Mesa, CA – Pacific Amphitheatre *

July 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic *

July 29 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Pavilion +

July 31 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater *

August 1 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Live *

August 2 – Sandpoint, ID – The Festival at Sandpoint *

August 3 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater *

August 5 – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA *

August 7 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre #

August 8 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater #

* w/ John Butler with Band + G. Love & Special Sauce + Donavon Frankenreiter

^ w/ John Butler with Band + G. Love & Special Sauce

% w/ John Butler with Band + Donavon Frankenreiter

# w/ John Butler with Band + Donavon Frankenreiter + Illiterate Light

+ w/ Donavon Frankenreiter, No John Butler with Band

UPCOMING FESTIVAL DATES

June 15 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

To support the release of their brilliant third studio album, Waving From A Sea, Michigan Rattlers kicked off their mammoth Waving From A Sea Tour in Columbus, OH. With 40+ stops in major markets including Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Austin, New York City, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Nashville, Boston and more, this intimate set of club dates is one you won’t want to miss. Tickets are on-sale now – PRESS HERE for more information, and the full routing can be found below.

In tandem with today’s tour kickoff, the band has also released a live video for their single “Lilacs Bloom.” Shot at The Treehouse in Nashville, this stripped-down rendition amplifies the song’s sincerity – taking listeners on a journey that lingers long after the last note fades. The haunting chorus is mesmerizing over a delicate blend of piano and guitar as frontman Graham Young explores the passage of time, the weight of nostalgia, and the search for meaning—a theme echoed beautifully throughout the entirety of the band’s new album. PRESS HERE to watch.

On Waving From A Sea, the bands pivotal Dominic John Davis produced record (Jack White, Willie Nelson, Greensky Bluegrass), the Petoskey, Michigan-based rock & roll group with a blend of folk, Americana and country influences, pairs the heavy hitting lyricism they’re known for with a newfound sonic depth, evolving alongside the characters in their songs. Waving From A Sea reckons with the heartbreaking reality of becoming old enough to know that your dreams might not come true in the ways you thought they would. It’s about making the journey from adolescence into adulthood and fighting to find a place in the world. It’s their most immersive album to date, and standout singles such as “Heaven” and “Gridlock (Just The Sky)” sit at the perfect intersection of The War on Drugs and Bruce Springsteen. 

For more information, please visit www.michiganrattlers.com.

Waving From A Sea North American Tour Dates

2/12 – Columbus, OH – A&R Bar

2/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Turntable

2/14 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall

2/15 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry

2/18 – Omaha, NE – Slowdown

2/20 – Denver, CO – Meow Wolf

2/21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge

2/22 – Boise, ID – Neurolux

2/24 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lous

2/25 – Vancouver, BC – Fox Cabaret

2/26 – Portland, OR – The Showdown

2/28 – San Francisco, CA – Brick + Mortar

3/1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Peppermint Club

3/2 – San Diego, CA – Casbah

3/4 – Phoenix, AZ – Last Exit Live

3/7 – Austin, TX – 3Ten at ACL Live

3/8 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada

3/9 – Houston, TX – Bronze Peacock at HOB

3/12 – Kansas City, MO – Encore at Uptown Theatre

3/13 – St Louis, MO – Old Rock House

3/27 – Lexington, KY – The Burl

3/28 – Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme

3/29 – Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig

4/8 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom

4/10 – New York, NY – DROM

4/11 – Philadelphia, PA – Milkboy

4/12 – Washington DC – Pearl Street

4/13 – Raleigh, NC – Kings

4/15 – Greenville, SC – Radio Room

4/17 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage - Vinyl Room

4/18 – Orlando, FL – Tuffy’s Music Box

4/19 – Tampa, FL – Skipper’s Smokehouse

4/21 – New Orleans, LA – Chickie Wah Wah

4/24 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall - 1884 Lounge

4/25 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn

4/26 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Hall

4/27 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar

4/29 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse

4/30 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop

5/1 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room

5/2 – Syracuse, NY – Funk N Waffles

5/4 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair

5/6 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music

5/7 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground

5/8 – Montreal, QC – Le Belmont

5/9 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern

5/16 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall

Waving From A Sea Track Listing

Heaven

Gridlock (Just The Sky)

Strange Heart

Waving From A Sea

Feel For Love

Geranium Day

I’ll Be Here Tomorrow

Lilacs Bloom

Pure Resistance

Bummer

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Michigan Rattlers are: Graham Young (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Reed (vocals/upright bass), Christian Wilder (vocals/piano) and Tony Audia (drums) who began writing music and performing together in their Northern Michigan high school. They regularly played every bar, cafe, and stage in town, developing a musical chemistry informed by the likes of AC/DC, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Seger, and more. Their self-titled Michigan Rattlers EP attracted glowing reviews from No Depression, Bluegrass Situation, Relix, Glide, Rolling Stone Grammy.com and more. Rolling Stone named the band one of their “Ten New Artists You Need To Know,” and in 2018, following a massive summer tour that included stops at Bonnaroo, Firefly and Electric Forest; the band released their highly anticipated debut full length album, Evergreen to critical acclaim with 2021’s That Kind of Life picking up right where Evergreen left off.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame member Jackson Browne has joined the lineup for this year’s Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, one of the longest-running and most renowned live cultural events in New York City. The acclaimed musician, singer, songwriter and activist joins an incredible lineup of artists when the concert returns to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on Monday, March 3rd at 7:30PM. Now in its 38th year, this year’s event is guaranteed to bring a much-needed evening full of amazing music, camaraderie and one-night-only collaborations with Artistic Directors Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson at the helm. 

Previously announced performers include GRAMMY Award winning groundbreaking artist Laurie Anderson, New York City legend, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and four-time GRAMMY and Golden Globe nominee Patti Smith, revered frontman of R.E.M. Michael Stipe, award-winning country music recording artist, songwriter and actor Orville Peck, GRAMMY Award winning alternative jazz artist Arooj Aftab, GRAMMY & JUNO Award winning artist, songwriter, author, activist and actor Allison Russell, the uniquely vibrant Tune-Yards, Emmy, SAG and Critics’ Choice Award winner and Golden Globe nominee Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, The Fantastic Four: First Steps), five-time GRAMMY Award winning African music icon Angélique Kidjo, international punk band Gogol Bordello, The Philip Glass Ensemble (PGE) whose members remain inimitable interpreters of Glass’s work, Tibetan artist, composer, activist, musical director, and cultural ambassador Tenzin Choegyal, GRAMMY Award winning cutting edge electro-acoustic string quartet the The Scorchio Quartet and more to be announced soon. Uma Thurman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Arden Wohl and Jonah Freeman will serve as the evening’s honorary chairs.

For more than three-and-a-half decades, this annual benefit concert has been a standout with the consistently sold-out event showcasing some of the most legendary and exciting names in music and art, dazzling concertgoers with its unique mix of surprising and mesmerizing performances.

Tickets for the concert are on sale now ($49-$220) – visit www.carnegiehall.org to purchase, call CarnegieCharge at 212.247.7800, or visit the Carnegie Hall Box Office (57th Street and Seventh Avenue). Also available now are special gala packages starting at $500 that include prime concert tickets, an elegant dinner reception with the performers and a who’s who of New York City society. To purchase these packages, visit https://www.thus.org/ or call Tibet House US at 212.807.0563.  All proceeds support the work of Tibet House US, a non-profit educational institution and cultural embassy founded in 1987 at the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to ensure the survival of the unique Tibetan civilization.

Throughout its rich history, the one-of-a-kind Tibet House US Benefit Concert has had hundreds of world-class artists participate, including Alabama Shakes, boygenius, Maggie Rogers, Carly Simon, David Bowie, Stephen Colbert, Lou Reed, Phoebe Bridgers, Sharon Jones, FKA twigs, The Roots, Jim James, Vampire Weekend, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Bowen Yang, Joan Baez, Blood Orange, Sigur Ros, R.E.M, Emmylou Harris, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jason Isbell, Iggy Pop, The Flaming Lips, Keanu Reeves, Eddie Vedder, Annie Lennox, Brittany Howard, Black Pumas, Cage The Elephant, Cyndi Lauper, Trey Anastasio and many, many more. The event has garnered praise from many, including New York Times, Rolling Stone, Hollywood Reporter, Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, Billboard, Vogue, and more.

Last night, the 38th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert brought an evening of moving performances to New York’s Carnegie Hall by an eclectic lineup of artists that included Laurie Anderson, Patti Smith, Jackson Browne, Michal Stipe, Orville Peck, Arooj Aftab, Allison Russell, Tune-Yards, Angélique Kidjo, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Gogol Bordello, Gina Gershon, The Philip Glass Ensemble, Tenzin Choegyal, Sexmob, The Scorchio Quartet, Jesse Paris Smith, Rebecca Foon and an incredible house band that included Tony Shanahan, Brian Griffin, Erik Della Penna and Andy York. The evening’s co-artistic directors and curators were Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson.

Each year, what makes the annual Tibet House Benefit Concert so memorable and special are the extraordinary one-night-only performances and collaborations. The evening had countless standout moments as the artists celebrated the Year of the Wood Snake. Kicking off the night with their resonant chants, the Tibetan Monks performed to an entranced audience before welcoming the renowned Philip Glass Ensemble who played “Koyaanisqatsi” before throwing the thunderous applause to Philip Glass, who was seated in a box over the audience. Welcoming the audience, Tibet House President Bob Thurman shared his gratitude for the evening’s co-artistic directors and the Tibetan people while impressing the importance of holding on to humanity in tough times. Arooj Aftab took to the stage for a haunting performance of “Raat Ki Rani” before mesmerizing the audience with a hopeful rendition of “Mohabbat.” Keeping the applause going and dedicating his performance to both the children of Tibet as well as the stifled writers, poets, and musicians who are routinely jailed for expressing Tibetan pride, Tenzin Choegyal had the audience sing with him as he performed “GangeRi Rawe,” a song from his unreleased, forthcoming album Be The Sky, backed by the strings of 2024 GRAMMY winners’ Scorchio Quartet and a choir of Tibetan children making their Carnegie Hall debut.

Next up, Patti Smith treated the audience to an impassioned reading of Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl,” underscoring the importance of celebrating those who fall outside what is considered the mainstream, before launching into a performance of “Peaceable Kingdom” with the help of Rebecca Foon on cello, Tony Shanahan on guitar, and daughter Jesse Paris Smith on piano. She dedicated her performance to activist Rachel Corrie and all the children who have lost their lives to war, and finished the song with a spoken word section from “People Have The Power.” Keeping the party going, Tune-Yards dialed up the funk with their songs “How Big Is the Rainbow?” and “Limelight,” shimmying around the stage and getting people moving in their seats with backing vocals from the self-dubbed “Yard Birdies” which included Gina Gershon, Allison Russell and Laurie Anderson.

Diving into a powerful performance of “Dead of Night,” a tortured torch song from his debut album Pony, Orville Peck treated the audience to a mesmerizing cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Chelsea Hotel #2,” a song he had always wanted to perform. Bringing out Allison Russell to join him on stage for a duet of “Chemical Sunset,” a song which they had only performed live together once before, Orville picked up the energy to turn Carnegie Hall into a smoky rodeo dive bar before exiting. Keeping the energy high, Allison Russell performed an emotional rendition of her Birds of Chicago song “Superlover,” changing the lyrics to the song to call out DC in a poignant political statement, before organically inciting the audience to clap along with her to “Rag Child.”

Opening a more Avante Garde section of the evening, Ebon Moss-Bachrach read Allen Ginsberg’s “Wales Visitation,” a poem about a profound reverence for nature, over delicate strings from the Scorchio Quartet before Laurie Anderson whisked the audience away with “Junior Dad” – an introspective, immersive soundscape which she performed alongside jazz collective Sexmob and Martha Mooke. Joining Anderson on stage, Michael Stipe read “Desiderata” – a poem by Max Ehrmann that is almost a hundred years old and encourages people to be gentle with themselves. Laurie Anderson softly echoed Stipe’s words as he read before leaving the stage so the R.E.M. frontman could perform David Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold The World” before being joined by Tenzin Choegyal for “No Time for Love Like Now” and thunderous applause from the audience.

Taking the stage to a throng of excitement, Jackson Browne enveloped the hall with his poignant performance of “Don’t You Want To Be There” and “Far From The Arms of Hunger” before handing off the microphone to Angélique Kidjo, who immediately told the audience she was going to put them to work. Leading the audience in an energetic chant which became the foundation throughout the entire song as she belted the lead. Then, the entire hall celebrated our shared humanity with “Afirika” getting them up on their feet with many crowding to the front of the stage to dance with her. Following a joyful standing ovation, Angélique Kidjo left the stage and Laurie Anderson shared her three rules to live by when there isn’t enough time to think – don't be afraid of anyone, get a really good bullshit detector, and be really tender – before introducing Gogol Bordello who turned the hall upside down. Drawing a pertinent comparison between the plight of Ukraine and the injustices in Tibet, they catapulted into “Solidarity” and a rock show that shook the walls and the floor of Carnegie Hall. Joined by Gina Gershon on the jaw harp, Gogol Bordello went straight into “We Mean It, Man” with lead vocalist Eugene Hütz rocking out so hard he knocked over a mic stand before being joined by the entire company and leading them in a showstopping finale of Patti Smith’s famed anthem “People Have The Power.” Uma Thurman, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Arden Wohl and Jonah Freeman served as the evening’s honorary chairs.

The festivities continued late into the night as the performing artists, VIPs, and Tibet House supporters including Chloë Sevigny and more enjoyed the elegant post-concert gala at Ziegfeld Ballroom – a perfect end to one of the longest-running and most acclaimed live cultural events in New York City. Proceeds support the work of Tibet House US as they forge ahead with their mission to protect, preserve, and empower the unique Tibetan culture.

Throughout its rich history, the Tibet House US Benefit Concert has had hundreds of world-class artists participate, including boygenius, Alabama Shakes, Phoebe Bridgers, Carly Simon, David Bowie, Stephen Colbert, Lou Reed, Sharon Jones, FKA twigs, The Roots, Jim James, Vampire Weekend, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Blood Orange, Sigur Ros, Emmylou Harris, Jon Batiste, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jason Isbell, Iggy Pop, The Flaming Lips, Keanu Reeves, Eddie Vedder, Annie Lennox, Brittany Howard, Black Pumas, Cage The Elephant, Cyndi Lauper, Trey Anastasio and many, many more. The event has garnered praise from many, including New York Times, Rolling Stone, Hollywood Reporter, Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Associated Press, Billboard, Vogue. 

Visionary GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Warren Haynes, a cornerstone of the American music landscape lauded as one of the most formidable and prolific guitarists, vocalists, songwriters, and producers of the modern era, and Gibson, the iconic leading global instrument brand, have announced their partnership for the release of Haynes’ first signature guitar, the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul™ Standard, available worldwide now at the Gibson Garage Nashville and London, at authorized Gibson dealers, and on Gibson.com. Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved brands around the world. With instruments that inspire Gibson’s legendary artists and nurture new players transcending generations and genres of music, Gibson has emerged as an industry leader by offering award-winning guitars and new ways for artists to connect and grow.

“I’ve always been a Gibson guy—I got hooked on that sound as a teenager and have been playing them ever since,” says Haynes. “Needless to say, I’m honored to be partnering with Gibson to release my Signature Les Paul Standard. Being traditionally a humbucker guy, I’m really loving the hum-free P-90s. It’s a really cool tonal change, and the boost offers even more tonal options. I’m really enjoying playing this guitar on stage and looking forward to using it in the studio. I’m equally psyched that other guitar players will now have the opportunity to own and play one as well.”

Warren Haynes effortlessly cross-pollinates genres and unfurls solos that broil with passion in his distinctive, signature playing style. Renowned and highly regarded for his work in rock, blues, and Americana music through his work with the Allman Brothers Band, as a founding member of Gov’t Mule, the leader of The Warren Haynes Band, a solo artist, and as a session guitarist and sideman for numerous famous friends and groups. As one of music’s most treasured storytellers, Haynes and his artistry have led to thousands of memorable performances and millions of album and track sales. A master of multiple styles and genres, Warren has also shared his expertise with other players via multiple instructional videos. A self-described “Gibson man,” Warren has used several Gibson models throughout the years, including his cherished ’61 ES-335™, among others.

The new Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard is another standout, with features tailored specifically to Warren’s preferences, including a mahogany body with a plain maple cap, a 60s Cherry finish, a mahogany neck with a chunky 50s vintage profile like all of Warren’s favorite Les Pauls, a rosewood fretboard with acrylic trapezoid inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets, a pair of P-90 DC pickups that deliver hum-free performance with all the sonic nuances of traditional P-90 DC pickups, and a 15 dB boost that can be activated via a mini toggle switch. The quick-access battery compartment is mounted into the control cover on the rear, and the guitar will still function, even if the battery dies, by simply flipping the mini toggle switch to the off position.

Bearing the traditional looks and feel of a 50s-era Les Paul coupled with modern features like hum-free P-90 DC pickups and an onboard boost, the Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard bridges modern and traditional and is a great choice for players who, like Warren, want both a traditional appearance and modern functionality in one outstanding guitar.

Explore the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard HERE.

Haynes has another busy touring year ahead, where his new Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul Standard will be front and center. Following their recent February run, The Warren Haynes Band – Haynes (vocals, guitar), Terrence Higgins (drums), Kevin Scott (bass), Matt Slocum (keys), Greg Osby (sax) – returns to the road in April and May for the Million Voices Whisper Spring Tour in addition to various headlining and festival appearances this spring and summer including European tour dates. Also in April, Haynes teams back up with The Brothers for their long-awaited return to Madison Square Garden in New York City for two special shows on Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th. The Brothers – Jaimoe (drums, founding member), Warren Haynes (guitars, vocals), Derek Trucks (guitars), Oteil Burbridge (bass), and Marc Quiñones (percussion) with Joe Russo (drums), Reese Wynans (keys), Isaac Eady (drums) and special guest Chuck Leavell (piano) – will continue to celebrate the legacy and influence of The Allman Brothers Band five years after their original debut at the world famous arena. Additionally, Haynes and his Gov’t Mule bandmates (Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], Kevin Scott [bass]) will embark on a run of co-headlining shows with Tedeschi Trucks Band in early September. See below for all upcoming Warren Haynes tour dates and visit www.warrenhaynes.net for ticketing and VIP information and to purchase.

Last fall, Haynes released his fourth solo album, Million Voices Whisper, via Fantasy Records. Haynes sounds as energetic and focused as ever on the self-produced album, powering through an 11-song set of soulful blues-rock, his first solo collection in nearly a decade. Accompanying Warren on the collection are members of his current all-star band, including John Medeski on keyboards, longtime drummer Terence Higgins (of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band), and Gov’t Mule bassist Kevin Scott. Million Voices Whisper also features guest appearances from his Allman Brothers Band compatriot Derek Trucks, whose unmistakable guitar sound toughs up three tracks on the album that were co-produced with Haynes, and his Last Waltz tour co-stars Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson, who are featured on the forceful “Day Of Reckoning.” Joining Haynes in the studio for the first time since the final sunset of the ABB, one of the featured tracks with Trucks on guitar is “Real Real Love,” a song initially co-written with Gregg Allman that Warren finished in Allman’s style and methods as if Gregg were singing it to honor his friend.

Buzzing through the chart-topping album is the question of how to make things better—in love, in life, in the world—led by Haynes’s soaring vocals and the poignancy of his six-string mastery. Million Voices Whisper opens with “These Changes,” a co-write with Trucks, leading into “Go Down Swinging,” co-written with Johnson, which features a horn section and a Van Morrison vibe. Then, there’s the soulful power ballad “Till The Sun Comes Shining Through,” driven by Warren’s impassioned vocals and slide guitar skills. The expressive pipes of touring backup singer Saundra Williams are also heard on multiple tracks, including the lead single “This Life As We Know It,” which reached Top 15 on the Americana singles chart and Top 40 at Triple A radio. Among the four bonus tracks on the deluxe CD version is a new version of the Trucks-Haynes composition “Back Where I Started” featuring Warren on lead vocals and slide guitar and the power trio of Haynes, Nelson, and Johnson covering the CSNY classic “Find The Cost Of Freedom” into an extended version of “Day Of Reckoning.” Million Voices Whisper combines the eloquent musicianship of a triple-threat blues-rocker with the glowing spirit of a vital creative artist at the peak of his powers. PRESS HERE to listen and to order on CD, 2-LP vinyl set, and a deluxe CD version with four bonus songs.

WARREN HAYNES TOUR DATES

Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh

March 17 – Port Chester, NY @ The Capitol Theatre

Warren Haynes Band

April 4 – Savannah, GA @ Lucas Theatre at 2025 Savannah Music Festival *SOLD OUT

April 5 – Columbia, SC @ Township Auditorium (rescheduled from 9/28)

The Brothers

April 15 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

April 16 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

Warren Haynes Band – Million Voices Whisper Spring Tour

April 24 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre

April 25 – Eugene, OR @ McDonald Theatre

April 26 – Medford, OR @ Holly Theatre

April 27 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

April 29 – Stateline, NV @ Harrah’s Lake Tahoe – South Shore Room

May 1 – Redding, CA @ Cascade Theatre

May 2 – Rocklin, CA @ Quarry Park Amphitheater

May 3 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore

May 4 – Santa Rosa, CA @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts – Ruth Finley Person Theater

May 6 – Monterey, CA @ Golden State Theatre

May 9 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ Fremont Theater

May 10 – Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theater

May 11 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco

May 14 – San Diego, CA @ Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay

May 15 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre

May 16 – Tucson, AZ @ Fox Theatre Tucson

Warren Haynes Band

May 23-25 – Thornville, OH @ Dark Star Jubilee

June 8 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre (supporting Big Head Todd and the Monsters 40th Anniversary event)

June 14 – Syracuse, NY @ New York State Blues Festival

June 26-28 – Eau Claire, WI @ Blue Ox Music Festival

Warren Haynes Band – European Dates

July 3 – Bonn, Germany @ KUNSTRASEN GmbH

July 4 – Milan, Italy @ Villa Casati Stampa

July 6 – Sperken, Austria @ Castle Clam

July 11-13 – Weert, Netherlands @ Bospop

Gov’t Mule – Festival Appearance

July 23-27 – Floyd County, VA @ FloydFest 25~Aurora

Gov’t Mule and Tedeschi Trucks Band Co-Headlining Shows

September 3 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage

September 5 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ SPAC

September 6 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center

September 9 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion

September 10 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theater

Alt rock band The Yagas, fronted by Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress Vera Farmiga, and international punk band Gogol Bordello, led by Eugene Hütz, have released a live video for the popular Ukrainian love song “Chervona Ruta” from their performance earlier this month at Assembly in Kingston, NY. PRESS HERE to watch. With Vera and Eugene both of Ukrainian heritage, this special video release is their way of shedding light on Ukrainian culture and language while also helping those in need by raising money for Support Action Ukraine, an organization launched at the start of the war to provide humanitarian aid to the Ukrainian population. In addition to donating directly via the live video link, The Yagas and Gogol Bordello have created a limited-edition t-shirt for “Chervona Ruta” with all proceeds going to Support Action Ukraine. PRESS HERE to purchase.

The Yagas, who made their live debut at the Kingston show, and Eugene will next perform “Chervona Ruta” together at Bowery Ballroom in New York City on Saturday, April 5th at the Casa Gogol Records Presents: NEW NEW YORK event. PRESS HERE for tickets.

“I’m a first generation American. I was raised in the Ukrainian diaspora of New Jersey, instilled with an immense pride of my family’s heritage and culture. Ukrainian music and dance were a vital source of strength, identity, celebration and connection to Ukraine,” shares Farmiga. “Music has galvanized Ukrainian morale since the Russian invasion began. I thought, what a great way to uplift our loved ones in Ukraine than to perform a bangin’ cover of the quintessential Ukrainian song ‘Chervona Ruta.’ I love this particular song, that my Baba Nadia taught me. I grew up singing it at Ukrainian Plast and Syzokryli summer camps, deep in the woods and wildflower fields of Novyi Sokil, Soyuzivka, and Verhovyna, in New York’s Catskill Mountains. I associate this song with summer romance and lifelong friendships I developed, immersed in Ukrainian scouting and dance culture.”

“‘Chervona Ruta’ is steeped in complex emotions of romance, resilience, pride, passion and national identity,” Farmiga adds. “It’s not just a love song about a girl finding a red flower that brings luck in love. It’s a love song to Ukraine itself, evoking patriotic feeling. I wanted to sing it as a duet with Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello. Eugene himself is like a badass blooming mythological flower. He is magic on two feet. He explodes with ferocious love and joy of creativity, his energy pure and infectious. The song has been covered time and time again; we wanted to put our unique bluster and spin on it. Enjoy!”

"This is a particularly meaningful song for me to collaborate on with Vera and The Yagas, given that we are both of Ukrainian descent, even though we were born on different sides of the Atlantic Ocean,” says Hütz. “We both know it from childhood and with all respect to the original version, we thought of a distinctly tougher spin on it, just like the times we live in. What a natural way to connect and let that song do some inspirational as well as tangible fundraising work to support a trusted charity organization, Support Action Ukraine."

Formed in 2023, The Yagas – Farmiga (vocals), Renn Hawkey of Deadsy (keys), Jason Bowman (drums), Mark Visconti (guitar) and Mike Davis (bass) – introduced their elaborate sonic world last fall with their powerful debut single “The Crying Room” paired with a darkly enchanting video co-starring Hütz (PRESS HERE to watch). The New York-based independent quintet recently followed that up with “She’s Walking Down,” an exhilarating tale of violence and vengeance with a hauntingly beautiful music video directed by Farmiga (PRESS HERE to watch). An audacious band with otherworldly origins, The Yagas borrowed their name from the mystical Slavic folklore figure Baba Yaga, believed to devour the souls of the newly deceased to safeguard the fountains of life. The Yagas wholly share their namesake’s storied penchant for shapeshifting, morphing from metal to industrial to wildly extravagant alt-rock as their songs journey into the strangest depths of the human psyche. The Yagas have received early comparisons to A Perfect Circle, The Cure, and Type O Negative with praise and support from Revolver Magazine, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock Magazine, The Noise/Ones To Watch, Stereogum, Bloody Disgusting, Rock Cellar Magazine, and more. As shown on “The Crying Room” and “She’s Walking Down,” both featured tracks off the band’s debut full-length album out this spring, The Yagas embody a potent duality of shadow and light, ferocity and tenderness. Creating a truly singular aural experience, their music is endlessly unpredictable but infinitely propelled by the spellbinding force of Farmiga’s vocal work.

Since 1999, international punk band Gogol Bordello, led by Ukrainian frontman Eugene Hütz, has been filling up rooms with an energy that could run a whole city. Their latest album Solidaritine is no exception, going back to their hardcore roots. The band has lit up stages around the world alongside System of a Down, Primus, Rancid, Dropkick Murphys; dueted with Regina Spektor; appeared in films like Liev Schreiber’s Everything Is Illuminated with Elijah Wood and Filth and Wisdom helmed by Madonna; and cut albums with legends Rick Rubin and Steve Albini. Russia's war in Ukraine is personal for Eugene & the band, who have been tirelessly advocating for Ukrainian solidarity, partnering with Nova Ukraifffffffe, ArtDopomoga and beyond.

Ahead of their highly anticipated return to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th, The Brothers have announced a takeover of the new SiriusXM Southern Rock channel, streaming now as an in-app exclusive then airing on satellite channel 79 starting April 8th for a limited time. This special month of exclusive content hosted by The Brothers – Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quiñones, and guests – will celebrate the band’s two special nights at the world’s most famous arena, featuring a healthy dose of Allman Brothers Band classics as well as a unique blend of early Southern Rock pioneers and contemporary trailblazers including the music of Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and many more. The Brothers takeover on SiriusXM Southern Rock will also feature a special collection of live performances in their entirety each night, special guest DJs, and personal insights from the band members, plus a live performance from The Brothers at SiriusXM’s New York City studios.

The Brothers and SiriusXM have also launched an exclusive VIP chance to attend both nights at Madison Square Garden and the exclusive in-studio event with meet and greet. One Grand prize Winner will receive a trip for two to New York City, plus four nights hotel and tickets to both MSG shows and the exclusive in-studio event at SiriusXM on April 14th. PRESS HERE to enter (must be a U.S. resident at least 21 years of age and an active SiriusXM subscriber or trailer as of March 25, 2025). Enter by at 1pm ET on April 7th.

The Brothers first debuted in March 2020 at a sold-out show at MSG to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Allman Brothers Band and now, five years later, they’re back with a whole new show. At this spring’s concerts, produced by Live Nation, The Brothers – Jaimoe (drums, founding ABB member), Warren Haynes (guitars, vocals), Derek Trucks (guitars), Oteil Burbridge (bass), and Marc Quiñones – will be joined by Joe Russo (drums), Reese Wynans (keys), Isaac Eady (drums) and special guest Chuck Leavell (piano). Tickets are still available for the shows on April 15th and 16th – visit www.thebrothersmsg.com for more information and to purchase.

The Brothers will dive into the acclaimed Allman Brothers Band repertoire from their decades-long career, while also showcasing the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ continued influence and legacy, more than ten years after their official final bow. The impetus for The Brothers return in 2025 was solidified at the SOULSHINE hurricane benefit at Madison Square Garden in November (hosted by Haynes and Dave Matthews Band) when Haynes and Trucks delivered a mesmerizing performance of the Allman’s classic “Whipping Post.” After being on stage at the sold-out, all-star event, the duo realized they needed to play this music again with their brothers Jaimoe, Oteil and Marc. And there’s no other time for the Allman Brothers music to be performed in New York City than Spring as the band’s longstanding, annual run at The Beacon Theatre every March symbolized the arrival of warmer weather.

PRESS HERE to watch a performance of “Midnight Rider” from the original Brothers 2020 show.

Celebrated folk-rock band DISPATCH has released their new single “Whisk Me Away” (PRESS HERE to listen) alongside the announcement of their forthcoming ninth studio album Yellow Jacket, out June 6 via Bomber Records/AWAL Recordings.

“Whisk Me Away” dives into deep themes of life’s fragility and redemption, capturing the raw urgency of a desperate plea to not be taken from this earth just yet. Towards its emotional peak, the refrain – “feel alive again, feel alive again, feel alive again” – rings out like both a cry and a celebration, anchoring the track in hope, revival and the stubborn will to keep going. Musically, the track serves as a standout moment for the band, blending a Southern rock spirit with a folk-rooted rhythm that moves the body as much as the heart. Twin lead guitars – reminiscent of the Allman Brothers – duel and dance over driving drums and rich instrumentals, building a sound that’s both expansive and intimate. The single also marks a first for the band, as longtime member Matt Embree takes the spotlight with a powerful lead-vocal performance, adding a new texture to DISPATCH’s evolving sound. It’s a bold, electrifying addition to their legacy – one that continues to explore human experience with introspection and unshakable groove.

The band returned “home” to Boston to record and produce nearly all of Yellow Jacket with Craig Welsch at Rear Window Studios, and the 11-song collection of music harkens back to the infectious blend of reggae, ska and roots rock that built the band’s heralded career and dedicated fanbase.

“For us, this album is a way to acknowledge what our culture is facing and the effects of the abuse of power,” said Chadwick Stokes. “In this album, you’ll find the effects war has on family in “Johnny Whoops,” the complexity and brilliance of Emily Dickinson’s words in “Trinket (ft. John Butler),” and we pay homage to the great activists of our time alongside Ani DiFranco on “In the Street,” as a reminder of how crucial it is to not sit back idly. But mostly, our goal with this album is for listeners to enjoy the tunes in whatever way, hopefully at times collectively, and in community.”

DISPATCH will kick off their Summer Tour 2025 alongside John Butler (with band) + special guests G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light (select dates) on June 3 in St. Augustine, Florida, and make stops in major markets including Chicago, New York City, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco and more (full routing can be found below). The mammoth 35-date outing is on sale now - PRESS HERE for tickets and more information.

Throughout their rise, the band has taken every opportunity to use their success for good, launching charitable organizations to fight inequality and mass incarceration, raising funds and awareness for environmental causes, schools and hospitals on the road, and even traveling as far afield as Zimbabwe to work with children and communities in need. Chadwick Stokes’ Calling All Crows joins bands and fans together in collective activism that has raised more than half a million dollars for feminist movements, while Brad Corrigan’s Love Light + Melody helps amplify the stories of children who live in extreme poverty.

Ileana’s Smile, the award-winning documentary film directed by Corrigan, which will be released worldwide next month, is an inspiring story of a girl who endures life in a trash dump in Managua, Nicaragua, and the devastating choices she faces. The film is being released to raise awareness for child vulnerability and to fund Ileana’s School of Hope – ensuring that every child is safe to flourish and has a chance to write their own story. The film also features the original DISPATCH song “Darker Light” (out May 23). For more information, please PRESS HERE.

Stokes’ has written a new Rock Opera called 1972. Still in the workshop phase, it’s the story of a 19-year-old pregnant woman named Hannah who flees an abusive relationship and joins a band of outcasts jumping freight trains across America. Hannah’s harrowing journey ultimately leads her to the “Janes,” the underground network of courageous women who took extreme risks to provide solace, hope and care to women in complicated times. Some influential women are involved in the development of 1972 including Jessie Nelson (Waitress) is directing, and the musical is co-produced by Stokes’ Calling All Crows Co-Founder Sybil Gallagher, Dori Berinstein (Stereophonic, Legally Blonde) and activist Laurie David (Fed Up, An Inconvenient Truth). After short runs in New York, Boston and Chicago, including a three-night, sold-out stint at Joe’s Pub, an upcoming workshop performance is planned for NY’s The Cutting Room on May 21. PRESS HERE for tickets and more information.

Formed by Chadwick Stokes and Brad Corrigan while in college in Vermont, DISPATCH has forged their own path outside the mainstream music industry as one of the most successful artists in the roots rock scene. Over the course of a slew of acclaimed studio and live albums and countless tours and festivals, the band has gone on to become one of biggest success stories in independent music history, selling out three nights at Madison Square Garden and drawing over 100,000 fans to a massive outdoor show in their adopted hometown of Boston without any traditional radio or major label support. For more information, please visit www.dispatchmusic.com.

YELLOW JACKET TRACK LISTING

Yellow Jacket

Whisk Me Away

Trinket (ft. John Butler)

The Night Young

Everyone’s In the Street (ft. Ani DiFranco)

Johnny Whoops

Flood

The Moon and The Seven Seas

Hush Money

Tulsa Picnic

Darker Light

SUMMER TOUR 2025 DATES

June 3 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre *

June 5 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *

June 6 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre *

June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater *

June 8 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion *

June 10 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront *

June 12 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome *

June 13 – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery *

June 14 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Yards Amphitheater *

June 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center *

June 18 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park ^

June 21 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival %

June 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Surly Brewing Festival Field #

June 24 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park *

June 26 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre *

June 27 – Cleveland Heights, OH – Cain Park Evans Amphitheater ^

June 28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met *

June 29 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater *

July 1 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *

July 3 – Portland, ME – Thompson's Point *

July 4 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage *

July 5 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap *

July 24 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre *

July 25 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan *

July 26 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Pacific Amphitheatre *

July 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic *

July 29 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Festival Pavilion +

July 31 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater *

August 1 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Live *

August 2 – Sandpoint, ID – The Festival at Sandpoint *

August 3 – Bonner-West Riverside, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater *

August 5 – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA *

August 7 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre #

August 8 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater #

* w/ John Butler with Band + G. Love & Special Sauce + Donavon Frankenreiter

^ w/ John Butler with Band + G. Love & Special Sauce

% w/ John Butler with Band + Donavon Frankenreiter

# w/ John Butler with Band + Donavon Frankenreiter + Illiterate Light

+ w/ Donavon Frankenreiter, No John Butler with Band

UPCOMING FESTIVAL DATES

June 15 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

June 20 – Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest

July 13 – Marshfield, MA @ Levitate Music and Arts Festival

Celebrated folk-rock band DISPATCH has released their ninth studio album Yellow Jacket via Bomber Records/AWAL Recordings. PRESS HERE to listen and HERE to purchase exclusive album merch and limited-edition vinyl.

The band returned “home” to Boston to record and produce nearly all of Yellow Jacket with Craig Welsch at Rear Window Studios, and the 11-song collection of music harkens back to the infectious blend of reggae, ska and roots rock that built the band’s heralded career and dedicated fanbase. It’s a bold addition to their legacy – one that continues to explore the human experience with introspection and unshakable groove.

“For us, this album is a way to acknowledge what our culture is facing and the effects of the abuse of power,” said Chadwick Stokes. “In this album, you’ll find the effects war has on family in “Johnny Whoops,” the complexity and brilliance of Emily Dickinson’s words in “Trinket (ft. John Butler),” and we pay homage to the great activists of our time alongside Ani DiFranco on “Everyone’s In the Street,” as a reminder of how crucial it is to not sit back idly. But mostly, our goal with this album is for listeners to enjoy the tunes in whatever way, hopefully at times collectively, and in community.” Ani DiFranco added “It makes my heart so happy to have company in this political song racket. So crucial that none of us go slack, as you say,” and John Butler shared, “I have a lot of respect for Chad, Brad and all the guys outta DISPATCH. When they asked me to guest it was a breath of fresh air.”

Earlier this week, DISPATCH kicked off their Summer Tour 2025 alongside John Butler (with band) + special guests G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light (select dates) the tour is rolling through the U.S., making stops in major markets including Chicago, New York City, Las Vegas, San Diego, San Francisco and more (full routing can be found below). In select markets along the tour, fans can gather with each other before the show at designated ‘Patch Party’ locations for early access to exclusive merch, DISPATCH collab beer, live music and more. PRESS HERE for tickets and more information.

Throughout their rise, the band has taken every opportunity to use their success for good, launching charitable organizations to fight inequality and mass incarceration, raising funds and awareness for environmental causes, schools and hospitals on the road, and even traveling as far afield as Zimbabwe to work with children and communities in need. Chadwick Stokes’ Calling All Crows joins bands and fans together in collective activism that has raised more than half a million dollars for feminist movements, while Brad Corrigan’s Love Light + Melody helps amplify the stories of children who live in extreme poverty.

The album also features “Darker Light” – written for the newly-released, award-winning documentary film – Ileana’s Smile – directed by Brad Corrigan. The film follows the inspiring story of a young girl who endures life in a trash dump in Managua, Nicaragua and the devastating choices she faces. The song features Stefan Lessard on bass (Dave Matthews Band) and Tim Snider on strings (Trevor Hall). PRESS HERE to watch the official video and HERE to watch the film and to learn more. Ileana’s Smile was released to raise awareness for child vulnerability and to fund Ileana’s School of Hope – ensuring that every child is safe to flourish and has a chance to write their own story.

Stokes has written a new Rock Opera called 1972, still in the workshop phase, that follows the story of Hannah, a 19-year-old woman fleeing an abusive relationship, who joins and eventually bonds with three outcasts riding the rails. After barely escaping a dangerous encounter with an illegal, mafia-run abortion, she connects with "Jane," an underground network of courageous women who take extreme risks to provide hope and care to women with nowhere to turn. The Janes and Hannah get arrested but are released in 1973, the day Roe V. Wade passed. More than a story of survival, 1972 serves as a powerful lens to view today's fight for personal freedom. Some influential women are involved in the development of 1972 including Jessie Nelson (Waitress) who is directing, and the musical is co-produced by Stokes’ Calling All Crows Co-Founder Sybil Gallagher, and activist Laurie David (Fed Up, An Inconvenient Truth). After short runs in New York, Boston and Chicago, including a three-night, sold-out stint at Joe’s Pub, upcoming workshop performances will be announced soon. PRESS HERE for more information.  

Formed by Chadwick Stokes and Brad Corrigan while in college in Vermont, DISPATCH has forged their own path outside the mainstream music industry as one of the most successful artists in the roots rock scene. Over the course of a slew of acclaimed studio and live albums and countless tours and festivals, the band has gone on to become one of biggest success stories in independent music history, selling out three nights at Madison Square Garden and drawing over 100,000 fans to a massive outdoor show in their adopted hometown of Boston without any traditional radio or major label support. For more information, please visit www.dispatchmusic.com.

YELLOW JACKET TRACK LISTING

Yellow Jacket

Whisk Me Away

Trinket (ft. John Butler)

The Night Young

Everyone’s In the Street (ft. Ani DiFranco)

Johnny Whoops

Flood

The Moon and The Seven Seas

Hush Money

Tulsa Picnic

Darker Light

SUMMER TOUR 2025 DATES

June 6 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre *

June 7 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater *

June 8 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion *

June 10 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront *

June 12 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome *

June 13 – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery *

June 14 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Yards Amphitheater *

June 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center *

June 18 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park ^

June 21 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival %

June 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Surly Brewing Festival Field #

June 24 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park *

June 26 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre *

June 27 – Cleveland Heights, OH – Cain Park Evans Amphitheater ^

June 28 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met *

June 29 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater *

July 1 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *

July 3 – Portland, ME – Thompson's Point *

July 4 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage *

July 5 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap *

July 24 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre *

July 25 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan *

July 26 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Pacific Amphitheatre *

July 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic *

July 29 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Festival Pavilion +

July 31 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater *

August 1 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Live *

August 2 – Sandpoint, ID – The Festival at Sandpoint *

August 3 – Bonner-West Riverside, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater *

August 5 – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA *

August 7 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre #

August 8 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheater #

* w/ John Butler with Band + G. Love & Special Sauce + Donavon Frankenreiter

^ w/ John Butler with Band + G. Love & Special Sauce

% w/ John Butler with Band + Donavon Frankenreiter

# w/ John Butler with Band + Donavon Frankenreiter + Illiterate Light

+ w/ Donavon Frankenreiter, No John Butler with Band

UPCOMING FESTIVAL DATES

June 15 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival

June 20 – Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest

July 13 – Marshfield, MA @ Levitate Music and Arts Festival

November 4-8 – Soulshine at Sea 3 – Miami, FL (to Cozumel, Mexico)

As they continue to celebrate the 30th anniversary since the release of their debut album, acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, has announced the Back In The Saddle Tour. The late summer and fall dates – the band’s first big tour run since February 2024 – will make its way throughout the East Coast and Midwest from August 27th through October 28th. The renowned quartet will stop in 18 cities including Milwaukee, Columbus, Buffalo (featuring Big Sugar opening), Charleston, Fort Lauderdale, Raleigh, Virginia Beach, and Sidney, Maine (with moe. on the latter date). The new headlining shows will follow Gov’t Mule’s previously announced headlining date in Louisville on July 25th. See below for all upcoming dates and details.

Fan Club pre-sale tickets will be available starting Wednesday, June 18th at 10am local time with various other presales available on Thursday, June 19th at 10am local time. Fans need to sign up for early access to tickets by visiting www.mule.net. The public on sale will commence on Friday, June 20th at 10am local time. A limited number of VIP packages will also be available for all headlining Gov’t Mule shows with all including pre-show soundcheck access. Packages include one Ultimate Guitar Player Package per show, featuring one Warren Haynes Signature Les Paul Standard 60s Cherry Gibson Guitar (played and autographed by Warren), two premium reserved tickets and VIP priority entry, private post-show meet & greet and photo with Warren, and more, and the Gov’t Mule Ultimate VIP Package, which includes one Warren Haynes Signature Dunlop guitar slide, one set of limited-edition Matt Abts custom logo Vater drumsticks, sealed Gov’t Mule keyboardist musical chart autographed by Danny Louis, one set of Kevin Scott custom guitar picks in collector’s box, and more. Visit www.mule.net for all ticketing and VIP information and to purchase.

“How has it been 30 years since Gov’t Mule’s first album came out? It’s kinda crazy to believe – time really does fly when you’re doing what you love!” shares Haynes. “It’s also hard to believe that it’s been over a year since the last Mule tour. Matt, Danny, Kevin and I are chomping at the bit to be back out there celebrating this monumental anniversary with our amazing fans.”

Sandwiched between Gov’t Mule’s just-announced tour dates is a series of previously announced co-headlining shows with Tedeschi Trucks Band. The 6-date run begins September 3rd in Toronto and stops in Saratoga Springs, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit in early September. The two legendary acts will then reconvene on October 11th for a special show in Macon, Georgia, the home of the Allman Brothers Band (of which Haynes and Derek Trucks were both members for decades each), that will also feature an appearance by Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel.

Gov’t Mule – Warren Haynes [guitar, vocals], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Kevin Scott [bass] – released their latest studio album, Peace…Like A River (Fantasy Records) in 2023 to high praise. The band’s 12th studio output, hailed as “perfection,” “captivating,” “riveting,” and among the band’s best, is a 12-song rock collection highlighted by the singles “Dreaming Out Loud” featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster, “Same As It Ever Was” and “Made My Peace” as well as additional guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Billy Bob Thornton and Celisse. PRESS HERE to listen and PRESS HERE to watch a documentary on the making of the album.

Since releasing Peace...Like A River, Warren Haynes issued his fourth solo album, Million Voices Whisper (Fantasy Records). The 2024 self-produced release marked his first solo collection in nearly a decade. The 11-song set of soulful blues-rock features the singles “This Life As We Know It” and “Real Real Love” and multiple appearances from Haynes’ Allman Brothers Band bandmate Derek Trucks as well as his Last Waltz Tour co-stars Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson on the single “Day of Reckoning.” PRESS HERE to listen and PRESS HERE for the deluxe version. Haynes also recently partnered with Gibson, the iconic leading global instrument brand, for his first signature guitar, the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul™ Standard. PRESS HERE to explore the guitar, available worldwide now.

In other Gov’t Mule news, the band has revealed their annual “concert-cation” experience, Island Exodus 16, will take place January 15-19, 2026 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Artist lineup and on-sale information to be announced soon.

GOV’T MULE TOUR DATES

*New dates in bold

July 24 – Floyd County, VA @ FloydFest 25~Aurora ^

July 25 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheater ~

July 26 – Johnstown, PA @ Flood City Music Festival ^

August 27 – Milwaukee, WI @ Aurora Pavilion ~

August 28 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Outdoors ~

August 30 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival ^

August 31 – Paw Paw, MI @ Warner Vineyards ~

September 1 – Buffalo, NY @ Outer Harber Live at Terminal B ~

September 3 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage +

September 5 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ SPAC +

September 6 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center +

September 7 – Sidney, ME @ Bowl In the Pines ~

September 9 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion +

September 10 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theater +

September 12 – West Springfield, MA @ The Big E Arena ^

October 10 – Bowling Green, KY @ Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center ~

October 11 – Macon, GA @ Atrium Health Amphitheatre +

October 12 – Charleston, SC @ The Refinery ~

October 14 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall ~

October 15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center ~

October 17 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater ~

October 18 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Outdoors ~

October 19 – Virgina Beach, VA @ Sandler Center for the Performing Arts ~

October 21 – Spartanburg, SC @ Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium ~

October 22 – Rome, GA @ The Forum River Center ~

October 24 – Maryville, TN @ The Shed ~

October 25 – Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion ~

October 28 – Reading, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center ~

January 15-19, 2026 – Montego Bay, Jamaica @ Island Exodus 16

~ indicates headlining shows

+ indicates co-headlining shows with Tedeschi Trucks Band

^ indicates festival appearances

GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes has announced The Whisper Sessions, a collection of stripped-down versions of songs off his recent solo album, Million Voices Whisper. The 9-track digital-only album – which includes a stunning version of the Allman Brothers Band classic “Melissa” with Haynes’ longtime ABB bandmate Derek Trucks, who is featured on three songs – will be released on Friday, September 12th via Fantasy Records. The intimate renditions peel back the layers to spotlight Haynes’ soulful voice, masterful guitar work, and the heartfelt storytelling at the album’s core. Coinciding with today’s announcement, Haynes has issued the first single from The Whisper Sessions onto DSPs with “These Changes” featuring Trucks, who also co-wrote the song, available now. “These Changes” is about someone who is trying to work through hardships and acknowledges that the relationship is important enough to do whatever it takes to make it better. PRESS HERE to listen. PRESS HERE to watch a live performance of “These Changes” from Haynes and Trucks.

“‘These Changes’ is a song I wrote with Derek Trucks that we recorded in the studio together,” shares Haynes. “I love this song, which is about looking back and forward at the same time and navigating your way through an ever-changing life. The instrumental section at the end, where we are trading guitar riffs and playing off of each other, was not in the original arrangement as we wrote it – it just came about organically once we started recording the song. It was a great opportunity for the two of us to rekindle our chemistry that we’ve had for a long time.”

The Whisper Sessions is a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the essence of each track – where every lyric and note resonated with newfound clarity and depth. The album features seven standout tracks from Haynes’ acclaimed fourth solo album, Million Voices Whisper, including the singles “This Life As We Know It,” which reached Top 15 on the Americana singles chart and Top 40 at Triple A radio, and “Real Real Love,” also featuring Trucks, whose lyrics were initially started by Gregg Allman, as well as two poignant covers, each reimagined to highlight Haynes’ emotive vocals and six-string mastery. See below for full track listing. Prepare to experience the raw emotional power of Million Voices Whisper like never before. PRESS HERE to pre-save The Whisper Sessions.

“We didn’t plan to release stripped-down versions of the songs from Million Voices Whisper, it just kind of happened organically,” says Haynes. “We were combing through these performances and realized that they offer a unique perspective into the songs themselves, so we thought it would be cool to make them available.”

Million Voices Whisper, released in November 2024, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Blues Albums Chart and marked Warren’s first solo album in nearly a decade. The 11-song, self-produced collection of soulful blues-rock has been hailed his best album yet. In addition to the multiple appearances from Trucks, Million Voices Whisper includes guest spots from Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson on the single “Day of Reckoning.” PRESS HERE to listen to Million Voices Whisper and PRESS HERE for the deluxe version.

Haynes, who recently partnered with Gibson for the release of his first signature guitar, the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul™ Standard, is heading overseas to Europe in July for a 10-date tour with the Warren Haynes Band [drummer Terence Higgins, bassist Kevin Scott, keyboardist Matt Slocum, and saxophonist Greg Osby]. Upon his return to the States, Haynes will shift gears and hit the road with Gov’t Mule for their newly-announced Back In The Saddle Tour. The late summer and fall dates – Mule’s first big tour run since February 2024 – will find the acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated quartet of Haynes (guitar, vocals), Matt Abts (drums), Danny Louis (keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals) and Kevin Scott (bass) travel throughout the East Coast and Midwest until the end of October. Tickets for the Back In The Saddle Tour are on sale now. Gov’t Mule, who are celebrating the 30th anniversary since the release of their self-titled debut album, also have a run of co-headlining shows with Tedeschi Trucks Band coming up later this year. See below for all of Warren Haynes’ upcoming tour dates and visit https://warrenhaynes.net/ for more info and to purchase tickets. 

The Whisper Sessions Track Listing:

1.  Back Where I Started

2.  Till The Sun Comes Shining Through

3.  From Here On Out

4.  Til I Can Make It On My Own

5.  You Ain’t Above Me

6.  This Life As We Know It

7.  Real, Real Love (feat. Derek Trucks)

8.  These Changes (feat. Derek Trucks)

9.  Melissa (feat. Derek Trucks)

Alt rock band The Yagas, fronted by Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress Vera Farmiga, and international punk band Gogol Bordello, led by Eugene Hütz, have released the official studio version of their take on the popular Ukrainian love song “Chervona Ruta” onto global streaming platforms, in celebration of the big Ukrainian summer holiday Kupala Night taking place this weekend. PRESS HERE to listen. The anthemic song weaves the legend of a magical flower with the spirit of Kupala Night by echoing the holiday’s ancient themes of love, destiny, and nature’s enchantment, all centered around the mythical bloom said to appear only on that midsummer night. Earlier this spring, The Yagas and Gogol Bordello released a live performance video for their version of “Chervona Ruta” following a handful of New York area shows, including at Bowery Ballroom. PRESS HERE to watch the live video.

With Vera and Eugene both of Ukrainian heritage, the two artists have been using their release of “Chervona Ruta” to shed light on Ukrainian culture and language while also helping those in need by partnering with organizations that provide humanitarian and medical aid to the Ukrainian population, including the official fundraising platform UNITED24. PRESS HERE to support Ukrainian medics via UNITED24 and enter a raffle to win exclusive signed items from Vera and Eugene. 

“I’m a first generation American. I was raised in the Ukrainian diaspora of New Jersey, instilled with an immense pride of my family’s heritage and culture. Ukrainian music and dance were a vital source of strength, identity, celebration and connection to Ukraine,” shares Farmiga. “Music has galvanized Ukrainian morale since the Russian invasion began. I thought, what a great way to uplift our loved ones in Ukraine than to perform a bangin’ cover of the quintessential Ukrainian song ‘Chervona Ruta.’ I love this particular song, that my Baba Nadia taught me. I grew up singing it at Ukrainian Plast and Syzokryli summer camps, deep in the woods and wildflower fields of Novyi Sokil, Soyuzivka, and Verhovyna, in New York’s Catskill Mountains. I associate this song with summer romance and lifelong friendships I developed, immersed in Ukrainian scouting and dance culture.”

“‘Chervona Ruta’ is steeped in complex emotions of romance, resilience, pride, passion and national identity,” Farmiga adds. “It’s not just a love song about a girl finding a red flower that brings luck in love. It’s a love song to Ukraine itself, evoking patriotic feeling. I wanted to sing it as a duet with Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello. Eugene himself is like a badass blooming mythological flower. He is magic on two feet. He explodes with ferocious love and joy of creativity, his energy pure and infectious. The song has been covered time and time again; we wanted to put our unique bluster and spin on it. Enjoy!”

"This is a particularly meaningful song for me to collaborate on with Vera and The Yagas, given that we are both of Ukrainian descent, even though we were born on different sides of the Atlantic Ocean,” says Hütz. “We both know it from childhood and with all respect to the original version, we thought of a distinctly tougher spin on it, just like the times we live in. What a natural way to connect and let that song do some inspirational as well as tangible fundraising work to support a trusted fundraising platform like UNITED24."

The Yagas – Vera Farmiga (vocals), Renn Hawkey (keys), Jason Bowman (drums), Mark Visconti (guitar) and Mike Davis (bass) – released their independent debut full-length album, Midnight Minuet, on April 25th, which has been hailed as an “unexpected masterpiece,” “a spellbinding sonic journey” and “a delectable cornucopia of sounds that might be one of the best debuts of 2025.” Midnight Minuet, produced by Hawkey (formerly of famed alt-metal band Deadsy), includes the singles “The Crying Room,” “She’s Walking Down,” “Life Of A Widow” and “I Am.” PRESS HERE to listen. Formed in 2023, the New York-based quintet borrowed their name from the mystical Slavic folklore figure Baba Yaga, believed to devour the souls of the newly deceased to safeguard the fountains of life. An audacious band with otherworldly origins, The Yagas wholly share their namesake’s storied penchant for shapeshifting, morphing from metal to industrial to wildly extravagant alt-rock as their songs journey into the strangest depths of the human psyche. Since debuting last fall, The Yagas have amassed over 3 million collective streams and views, received early comparisons to A Perfect Circle, The Cure, and Type O Negative, and have earned praise and support from Revolver Magazine, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock Magazine, NME, The Noise/Ones To Watch, Stereogum, Blabbermouth, Bloody Disgusting, Rock Cellar Magazine, and more. Creating a truly singular aural experience, their music is endlessly unpredictable but infinitely propelled by the spellbinding force of Farmiga’s vocal work.

Since 1999, international punk band Gogol Bordello, led by Ukrainian frontman Eugene Hütz, has been filling up rooms with an energy that could run a whole city. Their latest album Solidaritine is no exception, going back to their hardcore roots. The band has lit up stages around the world alongside System of a Down, Primus, Rancid, Dropkick Murphys; dueted with Regina Spektor; appeared in films like Liev Schreiber’s Everything Is Illuminated with Elijah Wood and Filth and Wisdom helmed by Madonna; and cut albums with legends Rick Rubin and Steve Albini. Russia's war in Ukraine is personal for Eugene & the band, who have been tirelessly advocating for Ukrainian solidarity, partnering with Nova Ukraine, ArtDopomoga and beyond.

Alt-folk-pop singer-songwriter Rachael Sage and her longtime band The Sequins have released their upbeat new single “Just Enough” from their upcoming full-length album Canopy – out later this year via MPress Records. PRESS HERE to listen to “Just Enough,” a self-produced, starry-eyed love song that peddles positive vibes with a neo-folk flair replete with wah guitar and ‘60s-style backing vocals and handclaps.

“‘Just Enough,’ at first listen, seems like a romantic love song and, to some degree, it started out that way when I was first writing it,” shares Sage. “But the longer I’ve played it live out on tour, the more now it feels like it’s equally a mantra to oneself about being enough as you are: lovable enough, accomplished enough, attractive enough, smart enough… all the things that a best friend or any loved-one might acknowledge in you are truly, unconditionally and authentically enough. The song has also just got a fun, groovy, and lighthearted feel to it musically and my hope is it gets everyone up off the couch, dancing and feeling as free as possible. I think we all need that right about now!”

Sage’s upcoming album Canopy is equal parts emotional exhale and invitation to a more compassionate future, as well as a masterclass in radical inclusivity and self-acceptance. Featuring recently released title track “Canopy,” which imagines a world where shelter is a given for everyone rather than a luxury for some, the collection offers a much-needed musical reprieve from our current cultural upheaval. “Creating safety and inclusivity in times of divisiveness can be a radical and powerful act; it takes courage to stand up for justice and for our fellow human beings,” Sage adds. “Acceptance, inclusivity and safety are big themes on my forthcoming album Canopy.”

Kicking off the North American leg of her summer Joy = Resistance Tour on June 21 in Hoboken, NJ with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kristen Ford, Sage will be bringing the inclusive musical message of her upcoming album Canopy and her incomparable live show to cities coast to coast including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Portland, Columbus, and many more. PRESS HERE for tickets.

Accompanied by The Sequins – violinist Kelly Halloran (Goo Goo Dolls), drummer Andy Mac (Pete Muller and the Kindred Souls), Trina Hamlin (Susan Werner) on harmonica, and cellist Ward Williams (Sara Bareilles) - Sage has made a name for herself as a gifted storyteller, consummate multi-instrumentalist, and prolific songwriter. Having received critical acclaim from Billboard, American Songwriter, Under The Radar, The Bluegrass Situation, Earmilk, PopMatters, Music Connection, and many more for her string of vibrant, dynamic albums, Sage is fueled by an irrepressible determination to find light in the darkest places – an unwavering calling which catapulted her 2020 single “Blue Sky Days” into Billboard’s Top 40 Indicator Chart.

ABOUT RACHAEL SAGE:

Since founding her own label MPress Records, NYC-based folk-pop artist Rachael Sage has steadily released a slew of vibrant, dynamic albums. She has toured with an eclectic list of artists including Rufus Wainwright, Ani DiFranco, Beth Hart, Howard Jones, and Grammy® winners Shawn Colvin and Judy Collins – with whom she also recorded a critically-acclaimed duet of Neil Young's "Helpless." In addition to being a six-time Independent Music Award-winning musician and producer, Sage is also a John Lennon Contest Grand Prize winner who has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, SXSW, and toured globally from Japan to Berlin with her band, The Sequins. Sage is also a visual artist and former ballet dancer who performed with the New York City Ballet. A self-described "cancer thriver," she is a philanthropic advocate who has raised money for a wide range of causes, including Foundation For Women's Cancer, WHY Hunger, American Refugee Committee/Alight, and National Network For Youth (NN4Y).

2025 TOUR DATES:

June 21 – 503 Social Club – Hoboken, NJ

June 22 – Electric Haze – Worcester, MA+

June 27 – Towne Crier Salon Stage – Beacon, NY

July 7 – Lefty’s Live Music – Des Moines, IA

July 8 – Riviera STL – St. Louis, MO

July 9 – Natalie’s Grandview – Columbus, OH

July 10 – Uncommon Ground – Chicago, IL

July 11 – First Unitarian Church – Pittsburgh, PA

July 12 – Atomic Tom’s – Binghamton, NY

July 15 – The Park Theater – Hudson, NY*

July 16 – The Parlour – Providence, RI*

July 17 – Greenwald Center – Wellfleet, MA*

July 18 – The Burren – Somerville, MA*

July 19 – Cantean – Hamden, CT

July 20 – Howland Cultural Center – Beacon, NY

July 24 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY**

August 6 – Ayurprana Listening Room – Asheville, NC++

August 7 – The 5 Spot – Nashville, TN

August 8 – Redbud Venue – Chattanooga, TN

August 10 - Smith's Olde Bar - Atlanta, GA

August 13 – Awendaw Green – Charleston, SC^

August 16 – The Purple Onion – Saluda, NC

September 27 – Al’s Den – Portland, OR

October 5 – Hotel Café – Los Angeles, CA^^

October 11 – Fanwood Performance Series – Fanwood, NJ

* with Jocelyn Mackenzie

** with Hannah Judson

+ with Carissa Johnson, Sarah Donner

++ with Christie Lenée

^ with Danielle Howle

^^ with Tom Goss

Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the Grammy Award-winning band led by the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, has announced a special evening at The Church Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma for Monday, July 28th featuring an exclusive screening of their documentary film Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen. The intimate event at the historic studio, founded by Leon Russell, will also feature members of TTB and the team behind the making of the film, including director and producer Jesse Lauter, participating in a special Q&A. PRESS HERE for more information and to reserve your VIP admission. Free entry passes are available now on a first come, first served basis.

Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen is a unique retelling of Joe Cocker’s historic “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour as seen through the lens of the Tedeschi Trucks Band’s 2015 reunion of the Mad Dogs at the LOCKN’ Festival, 45 years after the original tour. The film blends archival footage with new interviews and performances from the star-studded set, which included Derek and Susan performing alongside Leon Russell, who played a pivotal role in the original Mad Dogs lineup, Rita Coolidge, Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes), Jim Keltner, Dave Mason, Claudia Lennear, and more.

Tedeschi Trucks Band’s expansive Live in 25 Tour resumes on July 29th at the Tulsa Theater before stopping at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for two nights on August 1st and 2nd and continuing on throughout the summer and fall until October 25th. Select dates include co-headlining shows with Whiskey Myers in August and Gov’t Mule in September and October as well as various special guests. For all upcoming TTB tour dates and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.tedeschitrucksband.com/tour.

Leon Russell fans can also pick up a copy of A Song For Leon: A Tribute To Leon Russell on orange vinyl at Studio Records. A Song For Leon is a tribute album celebrating Leon’s life, career, and the legacy and impact of his songs, as performed by such iconic artists as Pixies, Orville Peck, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats, Margo Price, U.S. Girls featuring Bootsy Collins and more. The project is meant to educate experienced Leon Russell fans by highlighting other versions of his music, but also bring new fans into the fold by highlighting how many of today’s rising musicians have taken inspiration from him. 

ABOUT TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND

Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) is a Grammy Award-winning 12-piece rock and soul powerhouse that holds the well-deserved reputation as one of the best live acts touring today. Led by husband & wife, guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, “two of the best roots rock musicians of their generation” (NPR), TTB is known for its world-class musicianship and contemporary blend of a wide range of American musical influences that define their extensive catalog.

Since forming in 2010, TTB’s caravan has traveled countless miles to bring their music to audiences around the world. With a large catalog that spans rock, blues, jazz and even country, no setlist is ever the same, leaving their ever-growing fan base of all-ages returning again and again for electrifying performances. In the fall of 2023, Tedeschi Trucks Band played a pair of career-defining arena shows at TD Garden in Boston and a sold-out Madison Square Garden in New York City. Dubbed “The Garden Parties” the pair of gigs saw praise from Relix, who raved of the group's “seasoned grace and artistry.” The band's shows are an eagerly anticipated highlight of the live music calendar — “nothing short of exhilarating” (Salon) — from sold-out multi-night residencies across America to tours through Europe and Japan, to their flagship annual summer amphitheater tours. On top of an 82-show tour in 2024, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi performed at the Kennedy Center Honors in December, honoring Bonnie Raitt, Grateful Dead, and more.

The band continues to tour behind their 2022 release, I Am The Moon, TTB's fifth and most ambitious studio project to date. Written while off the road during the pandemic, I Am The Moon captures a prolific and collaborative songwriting period for TTB that was inspired by an ancient poem of star-crossed lovers, “Layla and Majnun.” I Am The Moon includes four albums, I. Crescent, II. Ascension, III. The Fall, IV. Farewell and four companion films – delivering more than two hours of music that unfold across a robust tapestry of genre-defying explorations and propel the treasured American ensemble into new and thrilling creative territory. I Am The Moon joins an impressive studio discography that includes Signs (2019), High & Mighty EP (2019), Let Me Get By (2016), Made Up Mind (2013), and the Grammy-winning debut, Revelator (2011) in addition to their live releases, Layla Revisited (Live At LOCKN') featuring Trey Anastasio (2021), the GRAMMY-nominated film/audio, Live From The Fox Oakland (2017), and 2012’s Everybody’s Talkin’.

Tedeschi Trucks Band is Susan Tedeschi (guitar, vocals), Derek Trucks (guitar), Gabe Dixon (keyboards, vocals), Brandon Boone (bass), Tyler “Falcon” Greenwell (drums), Isaac Eady (drums), Mike Mattison (vocals), Mark Rivers (vocals), Alecia Chakour (vocals), Kebbi Williams (saxophone), Ephraim Owens (trumpet) and Elizabeth Lea (trombone).

Rural Canadian Techno supergroup CVCHE has released their new single “Never Whatever,” a bewildering symphony in a world where never meets whatever. PRESS HERE to listen to “Never Whatever,” which marks the fifth track from CVCHE’s forthcoming debut album Get Fluffy, out later this year as part of an ongoing quest to make releasing music as fun as creating it.

“This track takes you on a journey through the land of no and maybe… where it never rains and whatever reigns, blending sounds that make you question everything… and nothing,” shares CVCHE. “Perfect for dancing, pondering, or just whatever-ing. We hope that makes no sense. (We heard you, David Byrne!)”

Harnessing the powerhouse talents of Jimmy Shaw (Metric, Broken Social Scene), Liam O’Neil (Kings of Leon), Dave Hodge (Broken Social Scene, Leisure Cruise), and conceptual artist Jon Morris (Windmill Factory, NOWHERE.io) to quietly redefine a genre of electronic music that no one asked to be redefined, CVCHE (pronounced “Ceviche”) recently released “Bitcoin Takes a Hit” alongside their very own memecoin, $FLUFFY, which offers token holders VIP perks, including early access to merch, tickets, and exclusive events. “Bitcoin Takes a Hit” also soundtracked the latest level in CVCHE’s custom-designed video game where you guide CVCHE’s pixelated fish mascot and spiritual leader, Fluffy, through landscapes synced with the band’s music on a mission to save his reef. PRESS HERE to play.

Making a name for themselves with their own brand of techno (a term used loosely and with love in the same way people say “salad” when referring to Jell-O with marshmallows in it), CVCHE’s singles – including previous releases “Welcome To CVCHE,” “Eyes of Darkness,” and “Get Fluffy” – were created using a large collection of analog, vintage synthesizers from the band’s tiny sovereign nation in Canada, where the only club in town is your own waxed floor.

First coming together in 2022 to remix Metric’s “All Come Crashing,” CVCHE began organically at Jimmy Shaw’s hideaway on a river in the Canadian countryside, a place that quickly became known for creative hangs, good food, great music, and its enviable “sock jams” – sliding around in big socks on a slippery wood floor to the downbeat techno of The Field, Jon Hopkins, and Boards of Canada. Inspired to make their own brand of “sock jam” techno, CVCHE began work on their upcoming debut album Get Fluffy. Recording the collection over the course of a year while moonlighting in some of the biggest rock bands in the world, CVCHE is now unveiling the project piece by piece and – with possibly the best merch in the indie electronic scene – deeply encourages you to grab your headphones, break out your fluffiest socks, and press play wherever you stream your bangers, as nightclubs are overrated and drinks at home don’t cost $18 ($25.76 CDN).

Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the GRAMMY Award-winning band led by the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, has announced the official release of Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) with Leon Russell. Marking 10 years since the iconic tribute performance at the Virginia-based festival, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) will be made available on global streaming platforms, CD, and vinyl on Friday, September 12th via Fantasy Records for the first time ever. TTB has also released the first single off the forthcoming collection with the Joe Cocker classic “The Letter” featuring Tedeschi on lead vocals. PRESS HERE to listen and pre-order the album. PRESS HERE to watch the official music video. 

“These were very special days that we were able to spend with Leon and the Mad Dogs,” shares Trucks. “There was a real sense of joy, magic and gratitude in the air from the moment everyone showed up at the first rehearsal and it just kept getting stronger, culminating in this incredible set. You could feel that this was one of those shows that you will be thinking about for the rest of your life. I feel very lucky to have been a part of this. What an honor to share the stage and music with Leon and all of those incredible musicians and people.”

“Having the opportunity to work with Leon Russell and the cast of Mad Dogs & Englishmen was a dream.  I am still pinching myself over the entire experience,” adds Tedeschi. “The LOCKN’ Music Festival has done a tremendous job creating so many wonderful music collaborations for us. This was one for the ages. The audience was amazing and the performers and the music were all at the highest level. This is a memory I will always cherish.”

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) is a vibrant tribute to one of the most iconic live rock collaborations in music history. Originally led by Joe Cocker and the legendary keyboardist and bandleader Leon Russell in 1970, Mad Dogs & Englishmen was a raucous, soulful tour that brought together a massive ensemble of musicians. In September 2015, Tedeschi Trucks Band – helmed by guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks and powerhouse vocalist Susan Tedeschi – revived this landmark event, infusing it with their own blend of Southern soul, blues, and rock.

The historic, star-studded tribute concert took place at the LOCKN’ Festival 45 years after the original tour. That night, TTB’s 12-piece ensemble and Russell welcomed original Mad Dogs members, such as Rita Coolidge, Claudia Lennear, and Chris Stainton, along with a diverse group of special guests including Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes, Warren Haynes, Anders Osborne, and Dave Mason. The stage often swelled to over 20 musicians, echoing the original tour’s grand, communal spirit. The setlist included memorable performances of such hits as “Feelin’ Alright,” “The Weight,” “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window,” “Delta Lady,” “Cry Me a River” and “With A Little Help From My Friends.” Tedeschi Trucks Band, known for their dynamic interplay and emotional depth, breathe fresh life into these classic songs. Tedeschi’s vocals blend beautifully with the robust horn section and gospel-inspired backing vocals, while Trucks channels the soulful fire of the original arrangements through his slide guitar, adding his signature fluidity and emotion. More than just nostalgia, TTB and Leon Russell’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen set at LOCKN’ shows how timeless this communal approach to music-making still is – vibrant, necessary, and alive. Full track listing for Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) below.

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) serves as the audio companion to TTB’s documentary Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen (2021). The film, a unique retelling of the “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour as seen through the lens of Tedeschi Trucks Band, blends archival footage with new interviews and performance and rehearsal footage from the LOCKN’ tribute set. On July 28th, TTB will host a special screening of Learning to Live Together at The Church Studio in Tulsa. The sold-out, intimate event at the historic studio, founded by the late Leon Russell, will also feature members of TTB and the team behind the making of the film, including director and producer Jesse Lauter, participating in a special Q&A.

Tedeschi Trucks Band will resume their Live in ’25 Tour on July 29th in Tulsa and then head to the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre for two nights on August 1st and 2nd. The band’s expansive North American outing, produced by Live Nation, will continue through the summer and fall stopping in Bend, Berkeley, Los Angeles (August 13th at The Greek Theatre), Phoenix, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Bridgeport, Nashville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Richmond, and many more, before wrapping October 25th in St. Augustine, Florida. Select dates include co-headlining shows with Whiskey Myers in August and Gov’t Mule in September and October as well as special guests such as Steve Winwood and Little Feat in various cities. See below for all upcoming TTB tour dates. Visit https://www.tedeschitrucksband.com/tour for more details and to purchase tickets. 

Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) Track Listing:

1.  The Letter – ft. Susan Tedeschi

2.  Darling Be Home Soon – ft. Susan Tedeschi & Doyle Bramhall II

3.  Dixie Lullaby – ft. Doyle Bramhall II

4.  Sticks and Stones – ft. Chris Robinson

5.  Girl From the North Country – ft. Claudia Lennear

6.  Let’s Go Get Stoned – ft. Susan Tedeschi

7.  Feelin’ Alright – ft. Dave Mason & Anders Osborne

8.  She Came in Through the Bathroom Window – ft. Warren Haynes & Anders Osborne

9.  Bird On The Wire – ft. Rita Coolidge & Doyle Bramhall II

10.  The Weight – ft. Rita Coolidge, Pamela Polland, Susan Tedeschi, Claudia Lennear & Doyle Bramhall II

11.  Delta Lady – ft. John Bell

12.  Space Captain – ft. Susan Tedeschi & Chris Robinson

13.  With A Little Help From My Friends – ft. Chris Robinson, Susan Tedeschi, Dave Mason & Doyle Bramhall II

14.  The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen 

Acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule has announced the details for Island Exodus 16. Their annual “concert-cation” experience will take place January 15-18, 2026 at the Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters Montego Bay in Trelawny, Jamaica. Marking a new location for Island Exodus, the all-inclusive resort will offer an elevated experience for all attendees and musicians featuring a beautiful beach, better restaurants, modern room accommodations, and more.

As in years past, Gov’t Mule will serve as the ultimate hosts performing three 2-set shows, with GRAMMY-winning frontman, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes performing a special afternoon solo set. Special guest John Scofield will be sitting in with Gov’t Mule throughout the event. Also joining the party this year are moe. and Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, each doing two shows throughout the event.

Pre-sale for Island Exodus 15 attendees begins Thursday, July 17th and all other previous Island Exodus attendees on Friday, July 18th at 12pm ET. Public on-sale commences Saturday, July 19th at 10am ET. Activities will include a Warren Haynes Q&A, corn hole tournament hosted by Kevin Scott, Yoga with Bubba, and more. All guests will receive a limited-edition lenticular 3D event poster signed by the members of Gov’t Mule.

For more details Gov’t Mule’s Island Exodus 16 and to purchase, please visit www.islandexodus.com. 

ABOUT GOV’T MULE

For three decades, Gov’t Mule has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, revered and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. Led by visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist, guitar legend, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes – a cornerstone of the American music landscape – the enduring, globally revered GRAMMY-nominated group has showcased its intelligence and breadth over the course of 20+ studio and live albums, thousands of memorable performances, and millions of album and track sales. Gov’t Mule’s most recent studio album, 2023’s Peace…Like A River (Fantasy Records) is a timeless rock collection featuring guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Ivan Neville, Billy Bob Thornton, Ruthie Foster, and Celisse. Peace…Like A River – hailed as “perfection,” “captivating,” “riveting,” and among the band’s best – marked the follow-up to Mule’s GRAMMY-nominated blues album, Heavy Load Blues, with both albums recorded at The Power Station New England during the same sessions but created in different rooms with no shared gear or instruments. Gov’t Mule – Haynes [guitar, vocals], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Kevin Scott [bass] – has become a human encyclopedia of great American music while adding to that canon with their signature sound. The band’s flexible interplay in the studio and on stage makes them a true living, breathing ensemble and Haynes is lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer.

Introducing: TAZ! Twenty-two-year-old guitar phenom, singer, songwriter Brandon Niederauer has released his debut original single “Say Something” under the moniker TAZ, a nickname earned for his ferocious guitar playing. “Say Something” – produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Theron “Neff-U” Feemster (Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, Train, Michael Jackson) and available now via Greater Than Distribution – is a genre-bending summer-ready single combining elements of pop, R&B, and rock. PRESS HERE to listen.

“‘Say Something’ is an energetic song about the anxious moments before and after a fight with a loved one,” shares TAZ. “With this release, I’m launching my career as an artist; I couldn’t be more excited to finally introduce my sound to the world.”

TAZ, who has earned quite the reputation for his impressive live show, will celebrate the release of “Say Something” and showcase more original music on Thursday, August 14th at New York City’s Mercury Lounge. PRESS HERE for tickets. The guitarist will then head out on an extensive U.S. tour with multi-GRAMMY winner Jon Batiste. TAZ also has upcoming dates with Trouble No More (July 23–August 2) and TAUK (October 16-18). Visit www.tazguitar.com/tour for upcoming TAZ shows.

For TAZ, music is a calling. The New York native and recent graduate of Yale University was first inspired to pick up a guitar at eight years old after watching the movie School of Rock. From that moment on, his guitar rarely left his hands. Just four years later, he was starring in the Tony Award-nominated Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway production of School of Rock the Musical for over two years.

A live performer like no other – seamlessly slipping between blistering guitar riffs and soulful vocals with a carefree charisma – TAZ has built an international fanbase through extensive touring in the US, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the Caribbean. The young talent, who already has his own signature guitar from D’Angelico Guitars, has performed at some of the most legendary venues and festivals in America, such as Coachella, New Orleans Jazz Fest, The Met Gala, Madison Square Garden, and MetLife Stadium, the latter opening for The Rolling Stones. TAZ has collaborated with and shared the stage with many of the most prominent musicians of our time and many of his musical idols, including Lady Gaga, Jon Batiste, Stevie Nicks, Quinn XCII, Mac DeMarco, Gary Clark Jr., Slash, The Revivalists, Buddy Guy, multiple members of the Allman Brothers Band (Gregg Allman, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Butch Trucks, and Oteil Burbridge), and countless more.

Since making his national television debut on The Ellen DeGeneres Show as a child prodigy at just ten years old, Brandon has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (with Jon Batiste), Good Morning America, The View, Austin City Limits (with Batiste), and The Tony Awards. He’s also extended his acting and theatrical resume since his Broadway debut with appearances in the 2024 major motion picture “Saturday Night,” Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live on NBC, and Spike Lee’s Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It, among others.

Earning an endorsement from John Mayer as “the first young guitar player that is not a gimmick,” TAZ is living proof that dreams really do come true.

More music from TAZ coming soon!

The beloved Sun, Sand and Soul Beach Weekend, presented by Topeka, a leader in music-based beach weekends, returns for its third year, hosted by the GRAMMY-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band, who will headline two of the three nights. Known as one of the most dynamic live acts of their generation, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi lead fans through three unforgettable days of music, sun, and soul, set against the pristine shores of Florida’s gulf coast in Miramar Beach. The intimate destination music experience will take place April 23–25, 2026 with a specially curated lineup of friends and favorites joining the weekend. In addition to TTB’s two unique performances, this one-of-a-kind beach weekend will feature daily activities and unforgettable moments with some of today’s most beloved and influential performers in blues, rock, soul, and Americana, including Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band, The Mavericks, Drive-By Truckers, and more. See below for lineup.

Guests booking during the pre-sale will be entered into the chance to win a Meet & Greet with Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi and the entire Tedeschi Trucks Band. All guests who book in the pre-sale will receive the first chance at the Best Seating and Early Bird Pricing. Presale registration is open now. Visit https://sunsandsoul.topeka.live or PRESS HERE to sign up and view pricing.

Sun, Sand and Soul 2026 Lineup:

Thursday, April 23

●     Tedeschi Trucks Band

●     Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band

●     Honey Hounds

Friday, April 24

●     Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

●     Drive-By Truckers

●     Elles Bailey

Saturday, April 25

●     Tedeschi Trucks Band

●     The Mavericks

●     Jaime Wyatt

“This weekend has become one of the highlights of our year,” shares Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi. “Sun, Sand and Soul is about music, connection, and collaboration. We are proud and excited to bring it back in 2026. Hope to see you there.”

Following two consecutive years, Sun, Sand and Soul has earned rave reviews from both fans and artists alike.

"It felt like we were part of something special. Sunsets, ocean air, and music that hit your soul…everything was amazing and so easy… we’ll be back every year," shared one 2025 guest.

Another added, “It’s not just a festival—it’s a community. Seeing TTB up close just off the beach with other fans who share our same passions was unforgettable.”

Designed to redefine the live music experience, Topeka artist-curated vacations make it easy for guests to enjoy shows from the comfort of their own reserved, personal “coves,” with walkable beachside accommodations and on-demand delivery of food, beverages, and merch in five minutes or less. The 5,500-capacity venue is just steps from white-sand beaches, combining hospitality, connection, and music in a seamless vacation format.

Packages include luxury resort accommodations, full event access, and exclusive fan experiences like beachfront performances and artist-led activities. A limited number of music-only passes will be available for local guests or those wishing to book their own accommodations.

ABOUT TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND

Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) is a GRAMMY Award-winning 12-piece rock and soul powerhouse that holds the well-deserved reputation as one of the best live acts touring today. Led by husband & wife, guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, “two of the best roots rock musicians of their generation” (NPR), TTB is known for its world-class musicianship and contemporary blend of a wide range of American musical influences that define their extensive catalog.

Since forming in 2010, TTB’s caravan has traveled countless miles to bring their music to audiences around the world. With a large catalog that spans rock, blues, jazz and even country, no setlist is ever the same, leaving their ever-growing fan base of all-ages returning again and again for electrifying performances. In the fall of 2023, Tedeschi Trucks Band played a pair of career-defining arena shows at TD Garden in Boston and a sold-out Madison Square Garden in New York City. Dubbed “The Garden Parties” the pair of gigs saw praise from Relix, who raved of the group's “seasoned grace and artistry.” The band's shows are an eagerly anticipated highlight of the live music calendar — “nothing short of exhilarating” (Salon) — from sold-out multi-night residencies across America to tours through Europe and Japan, to their flagship annual summer amphitheater tours. On top of an 82-show tour in 2024, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi performed at the Kennedy Center Honors in December, honoring Bonnie Raitt, Grateful Dead, and more.

The band continues to tour behind their 2022 release, I Am The Moon, TTB's fifth and most ambitious studio project to date. Written while off the road during the pandemic, I Am The Moon captures a prolific and collaborative songwriting period for TTB that was inspired by an ancient poem of star-crossed lovers, “Layla and Majnun.” I Am The Moon includes four albums, I. Crescent, II. Ascension, III. The Fall, IV. Farewell and four companion films – delivering more than two hours of music that unfold across a robust tapestry of genre-defying explorations and propel the treasured American ensemble into new and thrilling creative territory. I Am The Moon joins an impressive studio discography that includes Signs (2019), High & Mighty EP (2019), Let Me Get By (2016), Made Up Mind (2013), and the Grammy-winning debut, Revelator (2011) in addition to their live releases, Layla Revisited (Live At LOCKN') featuring Trey Anastasio (2021), the GRAMMY-nominated film/audio, Live From The Fox Oakland (2017), and 2012’s Everybody’s Talkin’. 

Tedeschi Trucks Band is Susan Tedeschi (guitar, vocals), Derek Trucks (guitar), Gabe Dixon (keyboards, vocals), Brandon Boone (bass), Tyler “Falcon” Greenwell (drums), Isaac Eady (drums), Mike Mattison (vocals), Mark Rivers (vocals), Alecia Chakour (vocals), Kebbi Williams (saxophone), Ephraim Owens (trumpet) and Elizabeth Lea (trombone).

GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes has released his new single “You Ain’t Above Me,” the latest offering from his forthcoming album The Whisper Sessions, out September 12th via Fantasy Records. “You Ain’t Above Me” is a bluesy soul ballad about speaking up for oneself. PRESS HERE to listen and PRESS HERE to watch the official performance video. The Whisper Sessions is a collection of stripped-down versions of songs from Haynes’ recent solo album, Million Voices Whisper.

“This stripped-down version is actually the only time I’ve ever performed it this way,” shares Haynes. “I played it on my new Signature Gibson Les Paul with P-90 pickups which offers a cleaner and brighter sound than most folks would expect from me, which worked perfectly for the rhythm accompaniment of this kind of soul ballad."

The Whisper Sessions is a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the essence of each track – where every lyric and note resonate with newfound clarity and depth. The 9-track digital-only album includes recent single “These Changes” featuring co-writer and Haynes’ longtime Allman Brothers Band bandmate Derek Trucks, who appears on three songs. PRESS HERE to watch a live performance of “These Changes” from Haynes and Trucks. The Whisper Sessions features seven standouts from Haynes’ acclaimed fourth solo album, Million Voices Whisper, including the singles “This Life As We Know It,” which reached Top 15 on the Americana singles chart and Top 40 at Triple A radio, and “Real Real Love” featuring Trucks, whose lyrics were initially started by Gregg Allman, as well as two poignant covers including a stunning version of the ABB classic “Melissa” also featuring Trucks. Each track on The Whisper Sessions is an intimate, reimagined version highlighting Haynes’ emotive and soulful vocals, six-string mastery, and heartfelt storytelling. PRESS HERE to pre-save The Whisper Sessions.

Million Voices Whisper, released in November 2024, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Blues Albums Chart and marked Warren’s first solo album in nearly a decade. The 11-song, self-produced collection of soulful blues-rock has been hailed as his best album yet. In addition to the multiple appearances from Trucks, Million Voices Whisper includes guest spots from Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson on the single “Day of Reckoning.” PRESS HERE to listen to Million Voices Whisper and PRESS HERE for the deluxe version.

Haynes, who partnered with Gibson earlier this year for the release of his first signature guitar, the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul™ Standard, just wrapped a successful European summer tour with the Warren Haynes Band [drummer Terence Higgins, bassist Kevin Scott, keyboardist Matt Slocum, and saxophonist Greg Osby]. This weekend, Haynes and his Gov’t Mule bandmates – Matt Abts (drums), Danny Louis (keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals) and Kevin Scott (bass) – will reconvene for their first shows of 2025 with a headlining date in Louisville and festival appearances at FloydFest 25 ~ Aurora and Flood City Music Festival. Then, starting August 27th, Gov’t Mule will embark on their Back In The Saddle Tour, which will find the GRAMMY-nominated quartet, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary, traveling throughout the East Coast and Midwest until November 1st on the band’s first big tour run since February 2024. Inclusive of their upcoming tour is a 6-date co-headlining run with Tedeschi Trucks Band in September and October. See below for all of Warren Haynes’ upcoming tour dates and visit https://warrenhaynes.net/ for more info and to purchase tickets.

WARREN HAYNES TOUR DATES

Gov’t Mule

July 25 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheater

July 26 – Johnstown, PA @ Flood City Music Festival ^

August 27 – Milwaukee, WI @ Aurora Pavilion

August 28 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Outdoors

August 30 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival ^

August 31 – Paw Paw, MI @ Warner Vineyards

September 1 – Buffalo, NY @ Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B (with Big Sugar)

September 3 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage +

September 5 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC +

September 6 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center +

September 7 – Sidney, ME @ Bowl In the Pines (with moe.)

September 9 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion +

September 10 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theater +

September 12 – West Springfield, MA @ The Big E Arena ^

October 10 – Bowling Green, KY @ Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center 

October 11 – Macon, GA @ Atrium Health Amphitheatre +

October 12 – Charleston, SC @ The Refinery

October 14 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall

October 15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center

October 17 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

October 18 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Outdoors

October 19 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

October 21 – Spartanburg, SC @ Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

October 22 – Rome, GA @ The Forum River Center

October 24 – Maryville, TN @ The Shed

October 25 – Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion

October 28 – Reading, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center

October 30 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall

October 31 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre

November 1 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met

January 15-19, 2026 – Montego Bay, Jamaica @ Island Exodus 16

April 10-12, 2026 – Miramar Beach, FL @ Joe Bonamassa's Sound Wave

+ indicates co-headlining shows with Tedeschi Trucks Band

^ indicates festival appearances  

Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the GRAMMY Award-winning band led by the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, has released the latest offering from their upcoming album Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) with Leon Russell with the new single “Feelin’ Alright.” The stirring rendition features guest appearances from Dave Mason, who penned the hit, on lead vocals and Anders Osborne on guitar. Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) will be released on September 12th via Fantasy Records, marking the first time the iconic tribute performance will be available on global streaming platforms, CD, and vinyl since its occurrence 10 years ago. PRESS HERE to listen to “Feelin’ Alright” and pre-order the album. PRESS HERE to watch the official music video.

"This was a special moment,” shares Derek and Susan. “While Joe (Cocker) made this song a big hit and a staple of his catalog, Dave (Mason) was the original writer. So having him onstage that night brought all the influences together.”

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) is a vibrant tribute to one of the most iconic live rock collaborations in music history. Originally led by Joe Cocker and the legendary keyboardist and bandleader Leon Russell in 1970, Mad Dogs & Englishmen was a raucous, soulful tour that brought together a massive ensemble of musicians. In September 2015, Tedeschi Trucks Band – helmed by guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks and powerhouse vocalist Susan Tedeschi – revived this landmark event, infusing it with their own blend of Southern soul, blues, and rock.

The historic, star-studded tribute concert took place at the Virginia-based LOCKN’ Festival 45 years after the original tour. That night, TTB’s 12-piece ensemble and Russell welcomed original Mad Dogs members, such as Rita Coolidge, Claudia Lennear, and Chris Stainton, along with a diverse group of special guests including Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes, Warren Haynes, Anders Osborne, and Dave Mason. The stage often swelled to over 20 musicians, echoing the original tour’s grand, communal spirit. In addition to “Feelin’ Alright,” the setlist included memorable performances of such hits as “The Weight,” “She Came In Through The Bathroom Window,” “Delta Lady,” “With A Little Help From My Friends” and the album’s previously released first single “The Letter” featuring Tedeschi on lead vocals. PRESS HERE to watch the official music video for “The Letter.” Tedeschi Trucks Band, known for their dynamic interplay and emotional depth, breathe fresh life into these classic songs. Tedeschi’s vocals blend beautifully with the robust horn section and gospel-inspired backing vocals, while Trucks channels the soulful fire of the original arrangements through his slide guitar, adding his signature fluidity and emotion. More than just nostalgia, TTB and Leon Russell’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen set at LOCKN’ shows how timeless this communal approach to music-making still is – vibrant, necessary, and alive. Full track listing for Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) below.

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) serves as the audio companion to TTB’s documentary Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen (2021). The film, a unique retelling of the “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour as seen through the lens of Tedeschi Trucks Band, blends archival footage with new interviews and performance and rehearsal footage from the LOCKN’ tribute set.

Tonight (August 1st), Tedeschi Trucks Band returns to Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the first night of a two-night, sold out run with special guest Grace Bowers. Both August 1st and August 2nd shows will be available to livestream via nugs.net – PRESS HERE to purchase access. TTB’s expansive North American Live in ’25 Tour, produced by Live Nation, will then continue through the summer and fall stopping in Bend, Berkeley, Los Angeles (August 13th at The Greek Theatre), Phoenix, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Toronto, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Bridgeport, Nashville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Richmond, and many more, before wrapping October 25th in St. Augustine, Florida. Select dates include co-headlining shows with Whiskey Myers in August and Gov’t Mule in September and October as well as special guests such as Steve Winwood and Little Feat in various cities. See below for all upcoming TTB tour dates. Visit https://www.tedeschitrucksband.com/tour for more details and to purchase tickets.

Tedeschi Trucks Band also recently announced the return of their Sun, Sand and Soul Beach Weekend for its third year in 2026. Presented by Topeka, the three-day music experience takes place April 23-25, 2026 in Miramar Beach, Florida. TTB will serve as headliner for two nights with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit headlining one night. The lineup for the intimate, one-of-a-kind beach weekend also includes Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band, The Mavericks, Drive-By Truckers, and more. Visit https://sunsandsoul.topeka.live for more information. 

Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) Track Listing:

1.  The Letter – ft. Susan Tedeschi

2.  Darling Be Home Soon – ft. Susan Tedeschi & Doyle Bramhall II

3.  Dixie Lullaby – ft. Doyle Bramhall II

4.  Sticks and Stones – ft. Chris Robinson

5.  Girl From the North Country – ft. Claudia Lennear

6.  Let’s Go Get Stoned – ft. Susan Tedeschi

7.  Feelin’ Alright – ft. Dave Mason & Anders Osborne

8.  She Came in Through the Bathroom Window – ft. Warren Haynes & Anders Osborne

9.  Bird On The Wire – ft. Rita Coolidge & Doyle Bramhall II

10.  The Weight – ft. Rita Coolidge, Pamela Polland, Susan Tedeschi, Claudia Lennear & Doyle Bramhall II

11.  Delta Lady – ft. John Bell

12.  Space Captain – ft. Susan Tedeschi & Chris Robinson

13.  With A Little Help From My Friends – ft. Chris Robinson, Susan Tedeschi, Dave Mason & Doyle Bramhall II

14.  The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen 

Ezra Bell, one of the 21st century’s most organically successful folk/Americana bands, has released the official music video for their single “Tommy’s Lullaby.” The somber track was first released in August 2024 just weeks before the unexpected death of the band’s lead singer and lyricist Ben Wuamett. PRESS HERE to watch the music video for “Tommy’s Lullaby,” directed by Hamilton Pevec, and PRESS HERE to stream/download the song on DSPs. Since their inception over a decade ago, Ezra Bell has created its own sound featuring an unusual mix of street-hard lyrics with folk-pop and Americana sounds sprinkled with elements of rock, blues, jazz, and R&B.

“The song is a conversation with God,” shares the band. “Tommy, our bass player, came up with that beautiful bass part and Ben's words just started flowing. The music video captures the loneliness that hides in plain sight. Even in a room full of people, we are often alone. God's message to us: a love like ours is better from a distance.”

Ezra Bell first formed in Portland, Oregon in 2013, before later relocating to Salt Lake City. The eight-member “folkestra” – Ben Wuamett (lead vocals), Aaron Mattison (horns, backing vocals), Elizabeth Anderson (violin and strings, backing vocals), Tommy Mortensen (bass, tap dancing, backing vocals), Jonathan Myers (drums and percussion), Jeremy Asay (pianos and organs, backing vocals), David Asay (guitars and banjo), Maurice Spencer (guitars, backing vocals) – has since released a gusher of albums and EPs, generated tens of millions of streams, built up over a hundred thousand monthly listeners on Spotify, and played and sung its way into the hearts of countless loyal fans all over the US and beyond. While a Super Bowl commercial in 2015 featuring Ezra Bell’s cover of the Sam Cooke hit “Wonderful World” pushed them further into the limelight, organic growth has always been the main fuel for the collective’s journey. So much of that centers on the songs, with Ben’s distinctive keening, scratchy vocals delivering his often dark lyrics with a heart-on-sleeve honesty that fans find empathetic and even, according to some, lifesaving. Ezra Bell’s gritty, homegrown, eclectic approach to instrumentation and arrangements has also been part of its DNA from the start.

New music from Ezra Bell coming soon! 

Folk singer-songwriter Nathaniel Bellows has released his upbeat new single “Works For Me.” An anthem for introverts, “Works For Me” is a down-to-earth toe-tapper that declares loneliness as an empowered state. The song delves into the importance of personal boundaries and learning how to defend our space. PRESS HERE to listen to “Works For Me.”

“In this era of personal wellness, terms like “selfcare,” “vulnerability,” and “boundaries” have become aspirational notions of living authentically,” shares Bellows on the new single. “‘Works for Me’ is a song about defining one’s own territory (both mentally and physically) despite potential consequences—socially, romantically, professionally. It’s a song for anyone who has come to define—through experience and introspection—the conditions for a safe, sane, functional existence.”

Making a name for himself as a stark but emotive storyteller, with a voice and lyrics that are as deep as they are rich, Bellows has received acclaim from NPR, The New York Times, Pitchfork, Paste, American Songwriter, Americana Highways, and more for his previous albums Three, Swan and Wolf (where each song was paired with one of his original illustrations), and The Old Illusions as well as for his work as the sole lyricist on Sarah Kirkland Snider’s Unremembered which was inspired by 13 of his poems and illustrations. Bellows has also drawn comparisons to Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, and Bruce Springsteen for his raw, soulful, and emotionally textured songs that are equal parts grace and grit.

An accomplished musician, poet, novelist, and visual artist who originally wrote music as companion pieces to his other artistry but never recorded the songs to put them out in the world, Bellows’ poems have appeared in The New Republic, The New York Times Book Review, American Poetry Review, The Paris Review, Ploughshares, The Yale Review, The Academy of American Poets “Poem a Day” Program, the Poems of New York anthology, The Golden Shovel Anthology, and many more as well as in his own published poetry collection Why Speak? (W.W. Norton) which was called “gripping...the book’s power depends on the slow accumulation of an inner world” by The New York Times Book Review and was pronounced “a smart and powerful debut” by Library Journal. Bellows is also the author of two novels: On This Day (HarperCollins) (“A triumph,” The Los Angeles Times) and Nan: A Novel in Stories (Harmon Blunt Publishers). His short fiction has been published in The Paris Review, Narrative, Guernica, Redivider, The Best American Short Stories (selected by novelist Michael Chabon), and more.

As he prepares to release The Whisper Sessions on September 12th, GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, producer, and Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes has released his new single “From Here On Out,” offering one more tease from the forthcoming album. The Whisper Sessions (Fantasy Records) is a collection of stripped-down versions of songs from Haynes’ recent solo output, Million Voices Whisper. “From Here On Out,” a standout on the original album, is an uptempo, soulful jam, aching with vulnerability. PRESS HERE to listen and PRESS HERE to watch the official performance video.

“‘From Here On Out’ was composed during the COVID‑19 lockdown, capturing the shared emotional landscape of that period,” shares Haynes. “The song is both nostalgic and thoughtful—looking back on life and good times and the carefree-ness of younger years while also grappling with larger themes of community, transformation, and hope during a pivotal historical moment.”

The Whisper Sessions is a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the essence of each track – where every lyric and note resonate with newfound clarity and depth. The 9-track digital-only album includes recent singles “These Changes” featuring co-writer and Haynes’ longtime Allman Brothers Band bandmate Derek Trucks, who appears on three songs, and “You Ain’t Above Me.” PRESS HERE to watch a live performance of “These Changes” from Haynes and Trucks and PRESS HERE to watch the official performance video for “You Ain’t Above Me.”

The Whisper Sessions features seven standouts from Haynes’ acclaimed fourth solo album, Million Voices Whisper, including the singles “This Life As We Know It,” which reached Top 15 on the Americana singles chart and Top 40 at Triple A radio, and “Real Real Love” featuring Trucks, whose lyrics were initially started by Gregg Allman, as well as two poignant covers including a stunning version of the ABB classic “Melissa” also featuring Trucks. Each track on The Whisper Sessions is an intimate, reimagined version highlighting Haynes’ emotive and soulful vocals, six-string mastery, and heartfelt storytelling. PRESS HERE to pre-save The Whisper Sessions.

Million Voices Whisper, released in November 2024, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Blues Albums Chart and marked Warren’s first solo album in nearly a decade. The 11-song, self-produced collection of soulful blues-rock has been hailed as his best album yet. In addition to the multiple appearances from Trucks, Million Voices Whisper includes guest spots from Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson on the single “Day of Reckoning.” PRESS HERE to listen to Million Voices Whisper and PRESS HERE for the deluxe version.

Next week, Haynes, who partnered with Gibson earlier this year for the release of his first signature guitar, the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul™ Standard, and his Gov’t Mule bandmates will launch their Back In The Saddle Tour, which will find the GRAMMY-nominated quartet, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary, traveling throughout the East Coast and Midwest from August 27th through November 1st on their first big tour run since February 2024. Gov’t Mule’s tour includes a 6-date co-headlining run with Tedeschi Trucks Band in September and October. See below for all of Warren Haynes’ upcoming tour dates and visit https://warrenhaynes.net/ for more info and to purchase tickets.

GOV’T MULE TOUR DATES

August 27 – Milwaukee, WI @ Aurora Pavilion

August 28 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Outdoors =

August 30 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival ^

August 31 – Paw Paw, MI @ Warner Vineyards

September 1 – Buffalo, NY @ Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B ~

September 3 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage +

September 5 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC +

September 6 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center +

September 7 – Sidney, ME @ Bowl In the Pines %

September 9 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion +

September 10 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theater +

September 12 – West Springfield, MA @ The Big E Arena #

October 10 – Bowling Green, KY @ Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center 

October 11 – Macon, GA @ Atrium Health Amphitheatre +

October 12 – Charleston, SC @ The Refinery

October 14 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall

October 15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center

October 17 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

October 18 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Outdoors

October 19 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

October 21 – Spartanburg, SC @ Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

October 22 – Rome, GA @ The Forum River Center

October 24 – Maryville, TN @ The Shed

October 25 – Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion **

October 26 – Charlottesville, VA @ Ting Pavilion **

October 28 – Reading, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center

October 30 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall

October 31 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre

November 1 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met

January 15-19, 2026 – Montego Bay, Jamaica @ Island Exodus 16

April 10-12, 2026 – Miramar Beach, FL @ Joe Bonamassa's Sound Wave ^

^ indicates festival appearances

= with Dogs In A Pile

~ with Big Sugar

+ with Tedeschi Trucks Band

% with moe.

# with JJ Grey & Mofro

** with Andy Frasco & the U.N. 

Beloved folk-pop singer-songwriter Rachael Sage and her longtime band The Sequins have released their uplifting new single and video “The Best Version” alongside the announcement of their new studio album Canopy, out October 24 via MPress Records. Standing as Sage’s most soulful and thought-provoking work to date, Canopy confidently spans Americana, pop, and neo-folk while exploring themes of living a purposeful and joyful life rooted in inclusiveness and equality. PRESS HERE to listen to new single “The Best Version,” a lyrical, piano-pop confession that grapples with social media surrealism and imagines a blissful, unplugged state of being. PRESS HERE to watch the music video, shot in a black box theatre, a metaphor for self-discovery without the anxiety of outside scrutiny.

“‘The Best Version’ is a pretty different flavor musically from the rest of the album,” shares Sage on the new single. “Over the last few years, I’ve witnessed more and more people throwing up their hands and feeling so continually misunderstood on social media that they’ve had to go on ‘social media fasts’ just to feel sane. This gave me the idea of imagining a sort of blissful, off-the-grid state of being where you might gaze into a night-sky, imagine your soulmate(s) living in other parts of the world, and feel simultaneously tiny and huge. In these chaotic times, I personally find a lot of solace knowing from being on tour that I have kindred spirits in many places now and this song expresses the gist of why I love touring so much. I think this is among the most hopeful tracks on the record and we worked really hard to reflect the hopeful, expansive feeling of the lyrics in the string arrangement.”

A much-needed musical reprieve from our current cultural upheaval, Canopy is equal parts emotional exhale and invitation to a more compassionate future, as well as a masterclass in radical inclusivity and self-acceptance. “Creating safety and inclusivity in times of divisiveness can be a radical and powerful act; it takes courage to stand up for justice and for our fellow human beings,” Sage adds. “Acceptance, inclusivity and safety are big themes on my forthcoming album Canopy.”

Featuring recently released single “Live It Up,” a joyful, piano-pop romp that playfully diverts listeners from the chaotic and overwhelming news cycle, Canopy is a beautifully crafted, deeply heartfelt collection of songs for listeners from all walks of life to find common ground. Marking a significant milestone in Sage’s career, Canopy is the debut album for the full band Rachael Sage & The Sequins. The 14-song collection continues her journey of storytelling, reinvention, and emotional connection, and features starry-eyed fan favorite “Just Enough” as well as title track, “Canopy,” which imagines a world where shelter is a given for all. PRESS HERE to pre-save Canopy which was produced by Sage and GRAMMY-nominated engineer Mikhail Pivovarov who also mixed the album with GRAMMY-winning producer Andy Zulla (Kelly Clarkson, Rod Stewart, Diana Ross). A special, limited-edition 40-panel hardcover book CD package - featuring Sage’s original artwork - as well as an orange-colored vinyl edition, is available for preorder now via MPress Records. Full track list below.

Accompanied by The Sequins – violinist Kelly Halloran (Goo Goo Dolls), drummer Andy Mac (Pete Muller and the Kindred Souls), Trina Hamlin (Susan Werner) on harmonica, and cellist Ward Williams (Sara Bareilles) – Sage has made a name for herself as a gifted storyteller, consummate multi-instrumentalist, and prolific songwriter. Having received critical acclaim from Billboard, American Songwriter, Under The Radar, The Bluegrass Situation, Earmilk, PopMatters, Music Connection, for her string of vibrant, dynamic albums, Sage is fueled by an irrepressible determination to find light in the darkest places – an unwavering calling which catapulted her 2020 single “Blue Sky Days” into Billboard’s Top 40 Indicator Chart.

Currently on the North American leg of her summer Joy = Resistance Tour with singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and Righteous Babe Records artist Kristen Ford, Sage has been bringing her incomparable live show and the inclusive musical message of her upcoming album Canopy to major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Nashville, Portland, Columbus, and many more. PRESS HERE for tickets.

Canopy tracklist:

Just Enough

Canopy

Live It Up

Belong to you

The Best Version

Everyday

Colorized World

Kill The Clock

Nexus

Le Rêve

God Bless America

Underneath

Just Enough (Chamber Version)

Everyday (Chamber Version)

ABOUT RACHAEL SAGE:

Since founding her own label MPress Records, NYC-based folk-pop artist Rachael Sage has steadily released a slew of vibrant, dynamic albums. She has toured with an eclectic list of artists including Rufus Wainwright, Ani DiFranco, Beth Hart, Howard Jones, and Grammy® winners Shawn Colvin and Judy Collins – with whom she also recorded a critically-acclaimed duet of Neil Young’s “Helpless.” In addition to being a six-time Independent Music Award-winning musician and producer, Sage is also a John Lennon Contest Grand Prize winner who has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, SXSW, and toured globally from Japan to Berlin. Sage is also a visual artist and former ballet dancer who performed with the New York City Ballet. A self-described "cancer thriver," she is a philanthropic advocate who has raised money for a wide range of causes, including Foundation For Women's Cancer, WHY Hunger, American Refugee Committee/Alight, and National Network For Youth (NN4Y).

2025 TOUR DATES:

September 25 – Rhythm's Coffee – Olympia, WA

September 26 - Rendezvous Jewel Box Theater - Seattle, WA

September 27 – Al’s Den – Portland, OR

October 4 – The Clark Cabaret – San Diego, CA^^

October 5 – Hotel Café – Los Angeles, CA^^

October 8 - The Lost Church - San Francisco, CA^^

October 11 – Fanwood Performance Series – Fanwood, NJ*

October 16 – 04 Center – Austin, RX**

October 17 – Mucky Duck – Houston, TX**

October 19 – Colony – Woodstock, NY#

October 23 – Cutting Room – New York, NY

November 13 – City Winery – Boston, MA##

^^ with Tom Goss

* with Danni Nicholls

** with Willy Porter

# with Annalyse & Ryan, Ginger Winn

## with Hannah Judson 

Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB), the GRAMMY Award-winning band led by the dynamic duo of Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, has released “She Came In Through the Bathroom Window,” offering one more tease from their album Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) with Leon Russell, out September 12th via Fantasy Records. The new single features guest appearances from Warren Haynes on lead vocals and guitar and Anders Osborne on guitar. A decade later, the long-awaited release of Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) marks the first time the iconic 2015 tribute performance will be available on global streaming platforms, CD, and vinyl. PRESS HERE to listen to “She Came In Through the Bathroom Window” and pre-order the album. PRESS HERE to watch the official music video.

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) is a vibrant tribute to one of the most iconic live rock collaborations in music history. Originally led by Joe Cocker and legendary keyboardist and bandleader Leon Russell in 1970, Mad Dogs & Englishmen was a raucous, soulful tour that brought together a massive ensemble of musicians. In September 2015, Tedeschi Trucks Band – helmed by guitar virtuoso Derek Trucks and powerhouse vocalist Susan Tedeschi – revived this landmark event, infusing it with their own blend of Southern soul, blues, and rock.

The historic, star-studded tribute concert took place at the Virginia-based LOCKN’ Festival 45 years after the original tour. That night, TTB’s 12-piece ensemble and Russell welcomed original Mad Dogs members, such as Rita Coolidge, Claudia Lennear, and Chris Stainton, along with a diverse group of special guests including Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes, Warren Haynes, Anders Osborne, and Dave Mason. The stage often swelled to over 20 musicians, echoing the original tour’s grand, communal spirit. The setlist included memorable performances of such hits as the previously released singles “The Letter” featuring Tedeschi on lead vocals (PRESS HERE to watch the official music video) and “Feelin’ Alright” featuring Mason, who penned the hit, on lead vocals and Osborne on guitar (PRESS HERE to watch the official music video), as well as “The Weight,” “Delta Lady,” “With A Little Help From My Friends” and many more.

Tedeschi Trucks Band, known for their dynamic interplay and emotional depth, breathe fresh life into these classic songs. More than just nostalgia, TTB and Leon Russell’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen set at LOCKN’ shows how timeless this communal approach to music-making still is – vibrant, necessary, and alive. Full track listing for Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) below.

Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) serves as the audio companion to TTB’s documentary Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen (2021). The film, a unique retelling of the “Mad Dogs and Englishmen” tour as seen through the lens of Tedeschi Trucks Band, blends archival footage with new interviews and performance and rehearsal footage from the LOCKN’ tribute set.

Tedeschi Trucks Band’s expansive North American Live in ’25 Tour, produced by Live Nation, continues tonight (August 29th) for the last few co-headlining shows with Whiskey Myers. Then, starting Wednesday, September 3rd, they’ll join forces with longtime friends Gov’t Mule for a run of co-headlining shows. TTB are on the road until October 25th traveling along the Eastern Seaboard. Select upcoming dates will include special guests Steve Winwood, Little Feat, and Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel in various cities. See below for all upcoming TTB tour dates. Visit https://www.tedeschitrucksband.com/tour for more details and to purchase tickets.

Tedeschi Trucks Band and Leon Russell Present: Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (LIVE AT LOCKN’) Track Listing:

1.  The Letter – ft. Susan Tedeschi

2.  Darling Be Home Soon – ft. Susan Tedeschi & Doyle Bramhall II

3.  Dixie Lullaby – ft. Doyle Bramhall II

4.  Sticks and Stones – ft. Chris Robinson

5.  Girl From the North Country – ft. Claudia Lennear

6.  Let’s Go Get Stoned – ft. Susan Tedeschi

7.  Feelin’ Alright – ft. Dave Mason & Anders Osborne

8.  She Came in Through the Bathroom Window – ft. Warren Haynes & Anders Osborne

9.  Bird On The Wire – ft. Rita Coolidge & Doyle Bramhall II

10.  The Weight – ft. Rita Coolidge, Pamela Polland, Susan Tedeschi, Claudia Lennear & Doyle Bramhall II

11.  Delta Lady – ft. John Bell

12.  Space Captain – ft. Susan Tedeschi & Chris Robinson

13.  With A Little Help From My Friends – ft. Chris Robinson, Susan Tedeschi, Dave Mason & Doyle Bramhall II

14.  The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen 

The Mule train keeps on rolling. Acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, has revealed the theme for Mule-O-Ween 2025, marking the return of the band’s special Halloween tribute-themed shows since 2022. This year’s two-night celebration will take place Friday, October 31st in Washington, DC at the Warner Theatre and Saturday, November 1st in Philadelphia at The Met. Tickets are on sale now. The Mule-O-Ween shows will conclude Gov’t Mule’s Back In The Saddle Tour, which kicked off last week.

The Back In The Saddle Tour finds Gov’t Mule – currently celebrating the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut album – stopping in 29 cities throughout the East Coast and Midwest on their first big tour run since February 2024. See below for all upcoming dates and details. Visit www.mule.net for all ticketing and VIP information and to purchase.

Tonight (September 3rd), Gov’t Mule also launches a series of co-headlining shows with longtime friends Tedeschi Trucks Band. The 6-date run stops in Toronto, Saratoga Springs, Boston, Chicago, and Detroit over the next week and then reconvenes on October 11th for a special show in Macon, Georgia, the home of the Allman Brothers Band (which Haynes and Derek Trucks were both members of for decades each).

Gov’t Mule – Warren Haynes [guitar, vocals], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Kevin Scott [bass] – released their latest studio album, Peace…Like A River (Fantasy Records) in 2023 to high praise. The band’s 12th studio output, hailed as “perfection,” “captivating,” “riveting,” and among the band’s best, is a 12-song rock collection highlighted by the singles “Dreaming Out Loud” featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster, “Same As It Ever Was” and “Made My Peace” as well as additional guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Billy Bob Thornton and Celisse. PRESS HERE to listen and PRESS HERE to watch a documentary on the making of the album.

Since releasing Peace...Like A River, Warren Haynes issued his fourth solo album, Million Voices Whisper (Fantasy Records) in 2024. The self-produced, soulful blues-rock collection – Haynes’s first solo album in nearly a decade – features the singles “This Life As We Know It” and “Real Real Love” as well as multiple appearances from Derek Trucks and Warren’s Last Waltz Tour co-stars Lukas Nelson and Jamey Johnson on the single “Day of Reckoning.” PRESS HERE to listen and PRESS HERE for the deluxe version. On September 12th, Haynes, who partnered with Gibson earlier this year for his first signature guitar, the Gibson Warren Haynes Les Paul™ Standard, will release The Whisper Sessions, a 9-song, digital-only collection of stripped-down versions of songs off Million Voices Whisper including the singles “These Changes” featuring Trucks, “You Ain’t Above Me” and “From Here On Out.” The Whisper Sessions also includes a stunning version of the Allman Brothers Band classic “Melissa” with Trucks, who appears on three songs on the album. PRESS HERE to pre-save The Whisper Sessions.

GOV’T MULE TOUR DATES

September 3 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage +

September 5 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Broadview Stage at SPAC +

September 6 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center +

September 7 – Sidney, ME @ Bowl In the Pines %

September 9 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion +

September 10 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theater +

September 12 – West Springfield, MA @ The Big E Arena #

October 10 – Bowling Green, KY @ Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center 

October 11 – Macon, GA @ Atrium Health Amphitheatre +

October 12 – Charleston, SC @ The Refinery

October 14 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall

October 15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center

October 17 – Wilmington, NC @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater

October 18 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Outdoors

October 19 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Sandler Center for the Performing Arts

October 21 – Spartanburg, SC @ Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

October 22 – Rome, GA @ The Forum River Center

October 24 – Maryville, TN @ The Shed

October 25 – Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion **

October 26 – Charlottesville, VA @ Ting Pavilion **

October 28 – Reading, PA @ Santander Performing Arts Center

October 30 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall

October 31 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre

November 1 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met

January 15-18, 2026 – Montego Bay, Jamaica @ Island Exodus 16

April 10-12, 2026 – Miramar Beach, FL @ Joe Bonamassa's Sound Wave ^

+ with Tedeschi Trucks Band

% with moe.

# with JJ Grey & Mofro

** with Andy Frasco & the U.N.

^ indicates festival appearances