Today, Calling All Crows, a nonprofit organization that connects and mobilizes music fans to join feminist movements for justice and equality, announces the official launch of AMPlifying Democracy with an evening kick off event on June 5 at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville, MA including live performances by Chadwick Stokes of Dispatch and CMT Next Women of Country artist Julie Williams. Tickets are on sale now here.

Jefferson Berry & the UAC proudly announce the release of "First Purple Light," the first-ever all A.I. folk music video. Inspired by the haunting melodies of the song and the urgent need to address domestic violence, this innovative project pushes artistic boundaries while shedding light on a pressing social issue.

Shakedown Strings is thrilled to announce its upcoming performances at "Shakedown Vegas," a free event taking place each day before the Dead & Company concerts at The Sphere in Las Vegas. The band is excited to showcase its talents and connect with Deadheads from all over the United States and the world.

Volume.com and BeachLife Festival have announced the free livestream for the eagerly awaited 2024 BeachLife Music Festival, slated for May 3-5 in Redondo Beach, California. The free stream will be in partnership with Music Gives to St. Jude Kids. 

4 Peaks Music Festival brings its musical summer solstice celebration back to Southeast Bend for their 16th family-friendly event June 20-23. 4 Peaks proudly announces what the 4 Peaks Experience will look like in 2024. besides music, patrons can look forward to an expanded Kidlandia area, yoga, silent disco, and visiting the many vendors.

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Back by popular demand, Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters and nonprofit Rooster Walk Inc. are once again joining forces to produce The Infamous Weekend family-friendly “mini-fest” from Sept. 19-21 at Pop’s Farm in Martinsville, Va. 

Legendary folk singer-songwriter Jesse Colin Young announces the second digital re-release single “Fight For It” off his 1982 solo album The Perfect Stranger. “Fight For It” features an epic collaboration with Carly Simon, known for hitting the Top 40 Charts with 13 singles including “You’re So Vain,” “You Belong To Me,” and “Nobody Does It Better.” This dynamic collaboration ignites the music scene with catchy melodies and powerful vocals, making its digital debut for the first time since the 80s across all platforms.

Founding members of George Fetner and the Strays, George Fetner, Anthony Charles, and Matt Fenech, join forces with renowned Memphis jazz and blues bassist Todd Edmunds on an innovative, fully-improvised musical journey titled TenMileRide.

Gangstagrass — trailblazers in a distinct musical genre of their own design — unveil “Up High Do or Die,” the third single off their forthcoming album, The Blackest Thing on the Menu. Scheduled for release on June 14, The Blackest Thing on the Menu released via Rench Audio marks the band’s seventh full-length album. It embodies the dynamic fusion of bluegrass and hip-hop that Gangstagrass is known to inject into their music, exploring the foundational elements of both genres with zest and flavor. 

Colorado-based powerhouse Eminence Ensemble is set to electrify audiences with a special performance of Pink Floyd's legendary album "Dark Side of the Moon," accompanied by none other than the iconic saxophonist Scott Page, known for his work with Pink Floyd and other notable bands like Toto and Supertramp.