Chris Stapleton was featured on NBC’s “TODAY Show” this morning performing four songs as part of their Citi Concert Series: “You Should Probably Leave,” “Crosswind,” “Broken Halos” and “Millionaire.” Additionally, Stapleton appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last night, where he performed “What Am I Gonna Do” and spoke with the host, and joined Howard Stern for an in-depth interview earlier this week.

Trafalgar Releasing and the Tom Petty Estate are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated big screen debut of TOM PETTY: HEARTBREAKERS BEACH PARTY. The lost 1983 cult classic documentary, directed by legendary Rolling Stone journalist and Academy Award-winning director Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire), will screen in cinemas worldwide for two special nights only on October 17 and October 20 (on what would have been Tom Petty’s 74th birthday).

Steve Martin skyrocketed from stand-up comedian to national sensation in the late 70s, redefining comedy for a new generation. An upcoming boxed set from Rhino captures Martin’s meteoric rise across four albums, showcasing his absurdist humor, surreal routines, and banjo skills.

Today, multi-GRAMMY award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling announced Wildflowers, Vol. 2, the second release in his impromptu Wildflowers series. Recorded on September 20, 2024 with pianist Joey Calderazzo and trumpeter/composer Ingrid Jensen, the project is an inspired fusion of creativity and spontaneity. The album is now exclusively available on Bandcamp ahead of its November 8 release on digital services.

A stunning new mural commemorating legendary Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac will be officially unveiled at St. Jean Baptiste Church on Sunday, October 13th, from 11AM to 1PM as part of Lowell Celebrates Kerouac. The former church, where Kerouac once served as an altar boy, is the proposed future home of the Jack Kerouac Center, a cultural hub dedicated to celebrating the life and work of the acclaimed author.

Today, SIERRA HULL — the 2x GRAMMY-nominated and 6x International Bluegrass Music Association Award-winning artist — has released her roots-laced rendition of “Black Muddy River” — which has been a recurring gem in her live set for years. Originally released in 1987 by the legendary improvisational psychedelic rock group Grateful Dead, HULL’s version doubles down on earthy sonic tapestry and bluegrass-tinged musicianship.

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