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Pretty Lights Opens Fall Run With a First-Ever Night in Port Chester

Pretty Lights arrived in Port Chester on August 21 carrying more than a tour opener. The three-night stand at The Capit....

Umphrey’s McGee Proves There’s Still Plenty of Juice in the Tank

Umphrey's McGee | Hillsboro, WI | August 22nd, 2026 - photos by Tony Mueller There are few things better than arriving....

Goose Returns to Bend for a Picture-Perfect Weekend of Summer Jams

Goose | photos by David Burton Goose returned to Bend, Oregon for a two-night run on August 21st and 22nd at Hayden Ho....

BERTHA Lets It Grow at the Arvada Center

BERTHA: Grateful Drag | Arvada Center | Arvada, Colorado | August 14th, 2026 - photos by Debra Lambert Leave it to BER....

The String Cheese Incident Wraps Tour With Leftover Salmon, Lettuce, Eggy and Dogs in a Pile

The String Cheese Incident | Eau Claire, WI | photos by Tony Mueller There are a lot of ways to close out a tour, but ....

Ashcroft Turns Colorado Ghost Towns, Grief and Restlessness Into Debut ...

Todd Bailey Releases Double Album Midnight in Plain Sight, Announces ...

Of The Trees Announces Camp Alderwild 2027 at Hummingbird Ranch

Dead Panic and Breadbox Bring Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic and ...

Gary Lucas and Lukas Ligeti Release Omnidirectional

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Trace Bundy Brings 18th Annual Acoustic Holiday to Boulder Theater with Andy McKee

TRACE BUNDY 18TH ANNUAL ACOUSTIC HOLIDAY WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST ANDY MCKEE BOULDER THEATER Sunday, December 13, 2026 Doors: 6:00 p.m. | Show: 7:00 p.m. Tickets on sale Friday, September 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. General Admission Seated Tickets | Reserved Seated Tickets All Ages (under 16 with an adult) TICKETS Internationally acclaimed guitar virtuoso… Continue reading Trace Bundy Brings 18th Annual Acoustic Holiday to Boulder Theater with Andy McKee

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Ella Hooper Shares “Cowboy Man” Ahead of New Album Overnight Success

“You need to do some growing up. I don’t need another Peter Pan,” sings generational favorite Australian recording artist Ella Hooper in the opening lines of her new single, “Cowboy Man.” Open and unabashed, Hooper’s latest confession of missteps and desires highlights her modern-era balancing act of deep relatability and feathery humor—all under the sonic… Continue reading Ella Hooper Shares “Cowboy Man” Ahead of New Album Overnight Success

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Louise Bichan Announces New Album Binnorie, Out October 30

Bernard Allison Announces New Album Loving You

Ruf Records will release Bernard Allison’s new album, Loving You, on Friday, October 16, 2026. PRE-SAVE / PRE-ORDER LOVING YOU There was a time during the 1990s when Bernard Allison was looked upon as one of the hottest young guns on the contemporary blues scene. The son of blues legend Luther Allison has roots in… Continue reading Bernard Allison Announces New Album Loving You

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Full Cord and Billy Strings Bring a Longtime Michigan Friendship Full Circle in Ionia

Photo: Courtesy of Full Cord Michigan bluegrass band Full Cord and Billy Strings brought years of friendship and shared musical history to the stage in Ionia, Michigan, last weekend, performing for a crowd of 28,000 and spotlighting a collaboration rooted in the state’s bluegrass community. The relationship between Full Cord and Strings stretches back long… Continue reading Full Cord and Billy Strings Bring a Longtime Michigan Friendship Full Circle in Ionia

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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Announce The Sea of Emotion

After more than five decades of friendship, musical exchange and separate careers that helped redefine what the electric guitar could do, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have finally made a record together. The Sea of Emotion, the first studio album from SatchVai, will be released November 6, 2026 via earMUSIC. The announcement arrives alongside the… Continue reading Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Announce The Sea of Emotion

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Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe’s The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Returns on Vinyl October 23

Craft Latino honors the enduring legacy of genre-defining artists Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe with a reissue of their landmark 1975 album, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. A collaboration with master cuatro player Yomo Toro and legendary singer-songwriter Rubén Blades, the influential salsa LP features such standout tracks as “Güaracha,” “Qué bien te… Continue reading Willie Colón and Héctor Lavoe’s The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Returns on Vinyl October 23

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Jeremy Short Teams with Jared James Nichols on “Until We’re Done”

Today, Appalachian space-funk innovator Jeremy Short showcases his guitar prowess alongside blues-rock powerhouse Jared James Nichols on his new single, “Until We’re Done,” an explosive collaboration that finds the two guitarists trading blistering solos amidst a hazy, psychedelic soundscape of wailing guitars, soulful vocals, and hard-driving grooves. LISTEN + SHARE “UNTIL WE’RE DONE” On “Until… Continue reading Jeremy Short Teams with Jared James Nichols on “Until We’re Done”

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Jake Bugg Announces New Album Alamo, Shares “Never Can Tell”

Blue Highway Fest Announces Full 2026 Daily Schedule

Blue Highway Fest, the IBMA’s 2023 Industry Event of the Year, has released its full daily schedule for the 2026 festival, taking place October 8 through 11 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. With the lineup now mapped out day by day, festivalgoers can start planning their weekend around performances from The Boxcars, Doyle Lawson &… Continue reading Blue Highway Fest Announces Full 2026 Daily Schedule

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John Leventhal Announces New Album National Drift

Six-time GRAMMY-winning songwriter, producer, and guitarist John Leventhal will release his new album, National Drift, on October 2 via Rumble Strip Records / Thirty Tigers. The album follows Leventhal’s acclaimed solo debut, Rumble Strip, released more than 40 years into his storied career. “A masterful debut from a promising new solo artist,” wrote Texas Monthly… Continue reading John Leventhal Announces New Album National Drift

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Outside Lands 2026 | Day One | Recap

Once again reminding the world of the storied creative past and present of San Francisco, the Outside Lands festival came to Golden Gate Park, drawing hundreds of thousands of music fans from across the globe. Now a full 18 years removed from its inaugural debut, its presence has been felt in the fabric of modern… Continue reading Outside Lands 2026 | Day One | Recap

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