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Peter Hook Named For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ahead Of 2026 North American Tour

Peter Hook photographed by Ann Cnockaert The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation (rockhall.com) today announced Joy Division and New Order as one of its 2026 inductees, spotlighting a standout group of artists whose impact has left a lasting mark on music and culture. Peter Hook was a founding member and bass player for… Continue reading Peter Hook Named For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ahead Of 2026 North American Tour

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Shadowgrass Announce Massive 2026 Coast-to-Coast Tour

COAST-TO-COAST RUN SPANNING SPRING THROUGH WINTER Progressive bluegrass standouts Shadowgrass are set to take 2026 by storm, announcing an expansive, primarily headlining national tour that stretches from spring through the end of the year. Building on a surge of momentum from a breakout 2025, the band continues its rapid rise with a relentless touring schedule,… Continue reading Shadowgrass Announce Massive 2026 Coast-to-Coast Tour

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Yonder Mountain String Band Deliver Good As True Studio Album Review

Pickathon 2026 Expands Lineup with Round Two Additions

Pickathon returns to Pendarvis Farm July 30–August 2, 2026, and today the festival announces the second wave of artists joining its already formidable 26th-anniversary lineup. The additions deepen the festival’s signature curation strategy: honoring the architects of the genres we love while championing the vanguard voices reinventing them. Round Two Additions Joining the Legends tier… Continue reading Pickathon 2026 Expands Lineup with Round Two Additions

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Buffalo Traffic Jam Share Raw Americana on Debut EP Take Me Home

Buffalo Traffic Jam: Take Me Home Last October, Buffalo Traffic Jam—the duo of Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross—released their debut EP, Take Me Home. The record is soft, acoustic, and gritty, showcasing the group’s raw and authentic blend of folk, indie, and country music. There isn’t a better fit for the often catch-all “Americana” genre… Continue reading Buffalo Traffic Jam Share Raw Americana on Debut EP Take Me Home

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The Strokes Announce 2026 Global Tour and New Album Reality Awaits

The Strokes confirm global tour, tickets on-sale Friday, April 17 The Strokes are back on the road in a big way, mapping out a global run that stretches from North America to Europe and Japan, while also ushering in a new chapter with their upcoming album Reality Awaits. Strokes unveil global dates across North America,… Continue reading The Strokes Announce 2026 Global Tour and New Album Reality Awaits

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John Mellencamp Announces New Lyric Book and 2026 Dancing Words Tour

John Mellencamp: The Songbook: 50 Years of Song and Poetry due Sept 29 via Rizzoli New York John Mellencamp is set to release a new lyric book via Rizzoli New York. Due on September 29, John Mellencamp: The Songbook: 50 Years of Song and Poetry finds Mellencamp opening his archives and tracing his evolution as… Continue reading John Mellencamp Announces New Lyric Book and 2026 Dancing Words Tour

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Del McCoury Band and the Travelin’ McCourys Take On the Ryman on August 20. Three Generations. One Stage.

An unforgettable evening at the Ryman Auditorium celebrating the past, present, and future of bluegrass. The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys will come together for a special night, August 20, 2026, at the Ryman Auditorium, bringing three generations of bluegrass to one stage inside one of the genre’s most sacred rooms. Tickets will… Continue reading Del McCoury Band and the Travelin’ McCourys Take On the Ryman on August 20. Three Generations. One Stage.

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MerleFest Shares Stage Schedules for 2026 Festival

Richard Thompson Delivers Acoustic Mastery at Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara

Richard Thompson | Santa Barbara, CA | April 4, 2026 – photos by L. Paul Mann There’s a certain kind of magic that only reveals itself in a room like the Lobero Theatre—where history, intimacy, and sound all meet in perfect proportion. On April 4th, that magic belonged to Richard Thompson, who returned to Santa… Continue reading Richard Thompson Delivers Acoustic Mastery at Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara

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Cheikh Ibra Fam to Releases New Album Adouna

Senegalese singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Cheikh Ibra Fam returns on with Adouna (Life), a rich and deeply personal album that reflects on knowledge, faith, unity, migration, love, and the courage to transform one’s circumstances. Recorded between Reunion Island, Senegal, France, and Canada, the album blends Afro-pop, soul, and the traditional musical languages of West Africa… Continue reading Cheikh Ibra Fam to Releases New Album Adouna

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Vince Gill’s End Of The Night EP Out Now

For End Of The Night, the sixth release in his 50 Years From Home year-long EP series, Vince Gill stays unapologetically in the heartbreak lane, the same lane as the preceding EP, Lonely’s What I Do. He just makes it sound very different this time. The EP is out today on MCA. “It’s sitting on… Continue reading Vince Gill’s End Of The Night EP Out Now

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