The Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration will return to the historic Symphony Hall for two unforgettable performances on June 3 and 4, 2025. Presented by the renowned Boston Pops, this immersive orchestral tribute to Jerry Garcia’s legendary music promises to be a must-see event for fans and newcomers alike.

Under the baton of the Boston Pops, an all-star lineup of accomplished musicians will bring Garcia’s music to life in a grand symphonic setting:

Spafford delivered a weekend of unforgettable performances across Texas and Arkansas, showcasing their signature improvisational style and unique song selections that left fans buzzing.

Starting on Thursday and Friday down at Antone’s in Austin with standout performances that included a powerful cover of Stone Temple Pilots' "Plush"> "Space Gadget" and a killer version of their fan-favorite original, "Dirtbath.'

The Lil Smokies’ high-energy acoustic music has evolved into its own distinctive sound. With a nearly five-year gap from their last album, 2020’s Tornillo, the band returns with two new members, bassist Jean Luc Davis and banjo player, Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose, to add to the core trio of  the core trio of dobro player Andy Dunnigan, Seattle-based lead guitarist the Reverend Matthew Rieger, and fiddler Jake Simpson, now dividing his time between Montana and Oklahoma.

Folk Alliance International (FAI), the world’s largest membership organization for the folk music community, is excited to unveil future conference locations, keynote speaker details, the official showcase lineup for its 37th annual conference, and the announcement of a $50,000 award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

Future Conference Locations Announced

FAI confirmed its annual conference locations for the next decade, highlighting its return to iconic folk hubs and international collaborations:

The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) inducted five new members into its Hall of Fame on Thursday, January 23, at a ceremony in downtown Meridian. Folklorist William "Bill" Ferris, historian and novelist Shelby Foote, poet Natasha Trethewey, and singer-songwriters Bobbie Gentry and Mac McAnally were inducted in front of 700-plus attendees who filled the historic theater at the Mississippi State University Riley Center.

Over the past year, singer/songwriter Mike Rufo has been leading his songs out into the shores of light, most derived from his brilliant upcoming album, living is… due out on March 7th 2025. The latest is a rambling redemption song called “New Day,” that just made The Bluegrass Situation’s BGS Class of 2025 January playlist.