The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), producers of the SEMA Show, the major trade-only automotive aftermarket event held annually in Las Vegas, has announced the return of SEMA Fest for Friday, November 8. For its second turn, the event is coming back as a one-day experience merging the Show’s high-energy automotive atmosphere with musical headliners Cage The Elephant and Sublime, with Fitz And The Tantrums and Petey. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 19 at 10 am PT via semafest.com.

2X Grammy nominee and Vermont native, Grace Potter, has announced that this year’s Grand Point North Concert Series in Burlington will now serve as a benefit for Vermont flood relief through her newly launched Grand Point Foundation.

Michael Reynolds is pleased to announce that he will release a new album, Tarnished NIckel Sky, on August 16th via Blue Élan Records. You can pre-order the album here. The latest single, "26 Horses," is out today and has been premiered by Americana Highways. Listen to it here.

With exactly two weeks until AVLFest returns to dozens of Asheville stages, organizers at Worthwhile Sounds and Wicked Weed Brewing are excited to unveil the day-by-day schedule for its August 1-4 event. With over 350 artists spanning an extensive array of genres, plus a variety of bonus programs including comedy, panel discussions, family-friendly activities, and more, the 2nd annual AVLFest promises an unforgettable celebration of Asheville music and culture set to surpass the achievements of its inaugural event.

Peter Hook & The Light continue their mammoth run of worldwide dates in 2024 with a full North American tour starting at the end of August and continuing throughout the whole of September.

The Same Same But Different Music Festival (SSBD) is back for its sixth year, promising an unforgettable experience at the scenic Lake Perris State Park. With a vibrant community, breathtaking landscapes, and a lineup that guarantees to electrify, this festival is set to be the highlight of the season.

A Festival Like No Other