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Dead Drops: Grateful Dead’s Complete Hartford 1988 Three-Night Run Hits the Vault

This week’s Dead Drops brings our first complete three-night run: Hartford Civic Center, April 3–5, 1988, as the band comes high-stepping into town fresh off blowing the doors off Brendan Byrne Arena. Night one opens “Promised Land” > “Greatest Story Ever Told” > “Althea,” while “Playing in the Band” > “Crazy Fingers” > “Franklin’s Tower”… Continue reading Dead Drops: Grateful Dead’s Complete Hartford 1988 Three-Night Run Hits the Vault

Somewhere Festival Returns to Wichita with Bailey Zimmerman, DJ Diesel, Bob Moses and More

Somewhere Festival returns to downtown Wichita September 25–26 with its biggest lineup yet, new premium fan experiences, free community programming, and another celebration of music, creativity, community, and social impact. For more information and to sign up for presale access beginning Tuesday, July 14 at 10 am CT, visit Somewhere-Fest.com. Returning to downtown Wichita on… Continue reading Somewhere Festival Returns to Wichita with Bailey Zimmerman, DJ Diesel, Bob Moses and More

Lucinda Williams Announces ‘World’s Gone Wrong’ US Fall Tour

Lucinda Williams Announces ‘World’s Gone Wrong’ US Fall Tour

Hinterland Music Festival Returns to Iowa July 30–August 2 with Lorde, Mumford & Sons, Kali Uchis and KATSEYE

The heartland’s premier independent music festival, Hinterland Music Festival, is gearing up for its 11th annual edition, taking place over four days from Thursday, July 30, to Sunday, August 2, in St. Charles, IA, just 30 minutes south of Des Moines. As one of the nation’s leading independently owned festivals, Hinterland has built its reputation… Continue reading Hinterland Music Festival Returns to Iowa July 30–August 2 with Lorde, Mumford & Sons, Kali Uchis and KATSEYE

Eric Johanson Releases “Bridge of Sighs” Tribute to Robin Trower

New Orleans guitarist, singer, and songwriter Eric Johanson releases a new tribute to Robin Trower with his take on the classic “Bridge of Sighs,” a song that found its way into Johanson’s world after years of fans drawing a connection between the two guitarists. The single, out July 17, marks the first release from his… Continue reading Eric Johanson Releases “Bridge of Sighs” Tribute to Robin Trower

Jerry’s Middle Finger Announces Ten-Show East Coast Tour

July 14, 2026 – Today, Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience Jerry’s Middle Finger has announced an extensive ten-show tour featuring stops in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and more. Known for breathing fresh life into the catalog that sounds as vital today as it did decades ago and for their synergistic relationship with their… Continue reading Jerry’s Middle Finger Announces Ten-Show East Coast Tour

Eater Celebrates 50 Years of Punk with Duplication

It’s 50 years since punk rock first arose from the streets of London to mortify great swathes of polite British society. Fifty years since The Damned released their debut single, “New Rose,” in October 1976. And 50 years since a bunch of school kids formed a band called Eater and horrified the nation’s tabloid press,… Continue reading Eater Celebrates 50 Years of Punk with Duplication

Ashkenaz Keeps the Grateful Dead Spirit Alive with Weekly Dead Nights and Kanekoa

Ashkenaz in Berkeley is keeping the Grateful Dead spirit alive this summer with a series of Wednesday night celebrations, alongside a wide-ranging schedule of live music, dance and community events. The venue’s upcoming Dead-related calendar begins July 15 with Anna Elva & Friends featuring Reed Mathis, followed by Stu Allen & Mars Hotel on July… Continue reading Ashkenaz Keeps the Grateful Dead Spirit Alive with Weekly Dead Nights and Kanekoa

Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between and Announces Full Summer Lineup

Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between and Announces Full Summer Lineup

Same Same But Different Unveils 2026 Nakey Island Experience

San Diego, CA — July 13, 2026 — Same Same But Different Festival is bringing back one of its most distinctive experiences for 2026: Nakey Island, a private, boat-access-only escape located across the water from the main festival grounds at Lake Perris. You ferry in from the festival dock, ride across the open water, and… Continue reading Same Same But Different Unveils 2026 Nakey Island Experience

The James Hunter Six Returns to U.S. Television with CBS Saturday Morning Performance

The James Hunter Six made their return to U.S. television this weekend with a performance on CBS Saturday Morning. The legendary UK soul band performed three new songs – “Here And Now,” “Gun Shy” and “A Sure Thing” – from their latest album Off The Fence, which released this spring on Easy Eye Sound. Dubbed… Continue reading The James Hunter Six Returns to U.S. Television with CBS Saturday Morning Performance

The Stray Cats Add Fall 2026 Dates

THE STRAY CATS—all three original members Brian Setzer on guitar and vocals, Lee Rocker on upright bass and vocals, and Slim Jim Phantom on drums and vocals—will follow their summer 2026 tour with a month of fall dates kicking off November 9 in Grand Prairie, TX, with stops in Nashville, Charlotte, Orlando, Atlanta and more,… Continue reading The Stray Cats Add Fall 2026 Dates

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