Today, George Brown, beloved co-founder of Kool & The Gang releases his second posthumous project, Jazz in Paris, via Astana Music Inc/BFD/The Orchard. Inspired by the smoky jazz clubs of Paris and New York in the late 1950s and '60s—a sound that shaped Brown’s musical world from an early age—the album reflects his passion for jazz while showcasing his extraordinary range as an artist.

On Saturday, May 3rd, Flushing Town Hall will bring the genre-defying sound of The Brandee Younger Trio to Queens. Known for her fusion of classical, jazz, soul, and funk, Younger has redefined the harp in contemporary music. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition.

Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, has announced the 18th voyage of Cayamo: A Journey Through Song, a seven-night musical cruise vacation traveling March 13-20, 2026 from Miami, FL to San Juan, Puerto Rico and Cayo Levantado, Dominican Republic aboard the opulent Norwegian Pearl. First Round Pre-sale Signups are available now through April 22 at 11:59 pm (ET). Pre-sales for Cayamo Alumni will be available April 16-21; New Guest Pre-sales are available April 23.

This June, WAR will release Why Can’t We Be Friends? (50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition), celebrating the multi-million-selling, blockbuster album that topped charts and left an indelible mark on music history. This deluxe 3CD and digital set commemorates 50 years of some of the band's most iconic songs, including its timeless title track, “Why Can’t We Be Friends?,” the perennially cool “Low Rider,” “So” and more. First released in 1975, Why Can’t We Be Friends?

Today, rising country artist Jesse Daniel releases new single “Time Well Spent For A Man” featuring Charles Wesley Godwin. A heartfelt reflection on taking stock of what’s important in life, the song reunites the two singer/songwriters after touring together last year. The track appears on Daniel’s upcoming LP Son of the San Lorenzo out June 6 via Lightning Rod Records.

The life and music of Richard Manuel will be given fresh context and never-heard perspective this June, with the release of author Stephen T. Lewis’ official biography of The Band’s visionary songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist.

Critically acclaimed Canadian roots-rock band The Commoners are back and ready to kick off their biggest year yet!

Riding high off the strength of their previous releases, Find A Better Way and Restless, The Commoners return to the EU/UK in May 2025 for a four-week tour across five countries, bringing with them a brand-new offering: a nine-song live album, The Commoners: Live in the UK, recorded during their 2024 tour. The album will be released by Gypsy Soul Records on May 16th.

On Friday, April 11, 2025, the duo Lazy Lightning 420 — featuring Marc Gartman and Erik Berry (of Trampled by Turtles) — lit up Lost Saint Brewing in Blue Earth, Minnesota, with a performance that bent time, space, and song. This review channels that night through the haze of bootlegs, basement parties, and psychedelic Americana.

Get ready, folks—it's auction time, Wavy Gravy style! Camp Winnarainbow, the legendary circus and performing arts haven founded by the iconic peace-loving clown and Woodstock emcee Wavy Gravy, is celebrating its epic 50th anniversary, and they're pulling out all the stops with a seriously cool online auction. From now through April 30th, fans can snag a treasure trove of musical goodies and experiences, all benefiting the future of this magical camp that’s shaped generations of creative, compassionate spirits.

Grammy‑nominated Bayou blues powerhouse Tab Benoit returns to his hometown for a hard‑hitting New Orleans takeover that finds him headlining three marquee stages in one week. Fresh off a fiery closing‑night set at the Tampa Bay Blues Festival and riding high on the success of his Billboard No. 1 album I Hear Thunder (Whiskey Bayou Records), Benoit will ignite: