September 2024

Since the early eighties, “1964”… The Tribute has captivated audiences worldwide, transporting them back to a defining moment in music history that continues to resonate. Critically acclaimed by Rolling Stone magazine as the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth,” “1964” masterfully recreates the early ‘60s live Beatles concert experience with stunning accuracy, complete with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter.

Acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated band Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, has announced the details for their annual New Year’s Run, the quartet’s venerable commitment of bringing together the Mule community to ring in the new year since 2002.

The evening sky is pink and orange as I arrive at The Rage in downtown Niles, Michigan. Tonight is special—local band The Erly is launching their latest album, Salem Lights. The building, part of the historic district downtown, was originally a drug store. Now, it’s an events center and restaurant, with a bar from the turn of the last century being the highlight of the interior.

We are thrilled to announce that Bella Rayne has officially joined the ranks of Grateful Guitars Foundation artists! We’ve been fans of Bella for some time, but after her cherished Les Paul—a sentimental gift from her parents—was stolen, GGF stepped in to ensure she didn’t miss a beat.

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Greensky Bluegrass took over Red Rocks last weekend with a two-night spectacle that hit all the right notes, mixing up their bluegrass roots with some jam-heavy explorations, classic covers, and surprise collaborations. On Friday night, the show kicked off with "Born Again," setting the tone for an evening that would blend the spiritual with the high-energy.

On this day, September 16th, 2024, we celebrate the birthday of the legendary bluesman, B.B. King. Born in 1925 in a small cabin on a Mississippi plantation, Riley B. King grew into the titan we know as B.B. King, a man whose name is synonymous with the blues itself. His journey from the cotton fields of the South to stages around the world reflected his relentless passion, soul-stirring voice, and the unmistakable cry of his beloved guitar, Lucille.

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