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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Initial 2026 Lineup

Photo Credit: Jay Blakesburg Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has announced the initial lineup for its 2026 edition, returning to San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park from Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4. Now in its 26th year, the free music festival will once again present an eclectic bill of top performers spanning an array of… Continue reading Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Initial 2026 Lineup

Upstate Announces New Album Abalone, Out November 6

Upstate :: Photography by Julia Ross Indie folk quartet Upstate has announced its fourth studio album, Abalone, due November 6 via RPF Records/Royal Potato Family. Recorded live in the studio directly to tape, the 10-track collection is the purest distillation yet of both the band’s collaborative songwriting and elemental sound. Founding members Melanie Glenn, Mary… Continue reading Upstate Announces New Album Abalone, Out November 6

AJ Lee & Blue Summit Share Soaring Cover of Sheryl Crow’s “Soak Up the Sun”

AJ Lee & Blue Summit Share Soaring Cover of Sheryl Crow’s “Soak Up the Sun”

Ben Arnold Reimagines Grateful Dead Classic “Touch of Grey”

Philadelphia-based roots-rock mainstay Ben Arnold has released his latest single, a rendition of the Grateful Dead’s beloved classic, “Touch of Grey.” Produced by Barrie Maguire and recorded at Retro City Studios and The Gold Room, the new single showcases Arnold’s love of the Grateful Dead and the band’s influence on his artistry. While Arnold has… Continue reading Ben Arnold Reimagines Grateful Dead Classic “Touch of Grey”

Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies Returns August 8 and 10

Trafalgar Releasing and Rhino Entertainment have announced the return of a beloved annual tradition, Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies. Screening in select territories worldwide, this year’s event will take place Saturday, August 8, and Monday, August 10, beginning during the Days Between, the annual period honoring the Grateful Dead’s legendary frontman Jerry Garcia from… Continue reading Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies Returns August 8 and 10

Fruition Embraces Fearless Love on New Single “I’m Not Afraid”

Acclaimed bi-coastal Americana band Fruition has released “I’m Not Afraid,” the third single from its highly anticipated eighth studio album, Something More, out August 28 via Bloodshot Records. The album is available for pre-order now. Delivering one of the album’s most powerful emotional statements, “I’m Not Afraid” is driven by an undeniable sense of conviction,… Continue reading Fruition Embraces Fearless Love on New Single “I’m Not Afraid”

Symphony of Democracy Rock the Vote Concert Comes to Sanford July 25

Symphony of Democracy, a Rock the Vote concert dedicated to inspiring young voters, celebrating local music and building excitement for the August 18 election, will take place Saturday, July 25, in Sanford, Florida. The event is designed as more than a concert. It will bring artists, organizers, candidates and voters together for a community gathering… Continue reading Symphony of Democracy Rock the Vote Concert Comes to Sanford July 25

Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Announce Fall Tour

Six-time Grammy-winning musician, producer and composer Don Was has announced fall 2026 tour dates for Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Drawing on the wide-ranging influences of his five-decade career, the Ensemble’s new album, Groove in the Face of Adversity, out now via Mack Avenue Records, channels the soul of the Motor City through a… Continue reading Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Announce Fall Tour

Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between With Grateful Jam, JGB Tribute and More

Sweetwater Music Hall Celebrates Jerry Garcia’s Days Between With Grateful Jam, JGB Tribute and More

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Wraps Memorable 2026 Gathering

Photo: The Del McCoury Band delivered a fiery Friday night set at Grey Fox 2026. Photo by DrDavePhoto.com. Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival concluded another unforgettable summer reunion July 15-19, welcoming thousands of music lovers to Walsh Farm in New York’s Catskill Mountains for five days of world-class bluegrass, roots music, late-night jam sessions, workshops, dancing… Continue reading Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Wraps Memorable 2026 Gathering

TenMileRide Brings Exploratory Improv Rock to Charleston’s Garcia Gathering

TenMileRide will bring its exploratory improvisational rock to the Charleston Pour House on Saturday, August 1, as part of the 19th annual Garcia Gathering. The all-ages performance takes place on the venue’s deck stage, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and music beginning at 6 p.m. Attendees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.… Continue reading TenMileRide Brings Exploratory Improv Rock to Charleston’s Garcia Gathering

Spafford Expands Fall Tour With Southeast Run and Phish After-Parties

Improvisational rock favorites Spafford have added a string of Southeastern dates to their 2026 fall tour, bringing the band’s signature exploratory jams to venues across Tennessee, the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida this November. The newly announced run begins November 10 at Barley’s Taproom in Knoxville, Tennessee, before heading to Charlotte’s Visulite Theatre, the High Gravity… Continue reading Spafford Expands Fall Tour With Southeast Run and Phish After-Parties

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