Singing Softly, Loving Boldly: A Farewell to Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack’s journey began in Black Mountain, North Carolina, in 1937. Even as a child, her remarkable ear for melody and her passion for the piano shone brightly. She went on to study classical piano at Howard University, a step that showcased her technical finesse and foreshadowed her future as one of the most distinctive voices in American music. Long before her famous ballads moved…

Deadheads and the 45th President: A Clash of Cultures and Values

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Building Community, Driving Change: A Look at FestForums 2025’s Closing Days

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FestForums 2025: Innovation, Inspiration, and Community in Santa Barbara

The seventh annual FestForums conference took center stage at Santa Barbara’s historic Miramonte Hotel on February 12th, culminating in a powerful keynote from award-winning actor Matthew Modine, who offered insights into his celebrated career. The night wrapped up with a high-energy concert featuring three promising new artists, proudly presented by Voracious Records.

MJ Lenderman’s Lo-Fi Indie Jamtasticness

MJ Lenderman’s nearly two-hour set at San Francisco’s Independent on Monday night, accompanied by his touring band The Wind, was a masterclass of sonic transcendence. The Americana rock of Lenderman’s recordings was augmented all night long with infusions of slow- burn solos and melodic feedback. The band was having so much fun…

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Progressive jam giants Umphrey's McGee‘s return to Las Vegas for the seventh installment of the massively popular UMBowl production was marked once again by a stand-out tour closing dual evening extravaganza where all stops were pulled out and the power given directly to the fans, for better or for worse.

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On June 24, Round Records & ATO Records will release GarciaLive Volume Six: July 5, 1973 – Jerry Garcia & Merl Saunders, the latest installment of the celebrated GarciaLive archival series. The three-CD set was recorded at the 200 capacity Lion’s Share club formerly located in the small town of San Anselmo, CA, just 20 miles north of San Francisco. The performance features Jerry Garcia performing with friend, mentor and legendary keyboardist/vocalist Merl Saunders. The duo is joined by drummer Bill Vitt and bassist John Kahn, who soon became a lifelong Garcia collaborator.

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Progressive jam giants Umphrey's McGee‘s return to Las Vegas for the seventh installment of the massively popular UMBowl production was marked once again by a stand-out tour closing dual evening extravaganza where all stops were pulled out and the power given directly to the fans, for better or for worse.