Snakes Made of Light, the debut collection of all-original songs by the Memphis/North Mississippi roots psychedelic band Delta Stardust, was released on January 24, 2025, on Robot Distro, a division of Golden Robot Records. Snakes Made of Light features 10 songs that “go for transcendence, but also long to be from somewhere; the whole push/pull, yin/yang thing,” according to Michael Graber, the band’s chief songwriter, in an interview with the Memphis Flyer.

Sweetwater Music Hall, located at 19 Corte Madera Avenue, Mill Valley, CA 94941 (phone: 415-388-3850), is thrilled to announce its upcoming lineup of live music and special events. A registered 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization, Sweetwater Music Hall has been a cherished cultural destination since its founding in 1972. We present all genres of music, and shows are open to all ages and are generally standing-room only (unless otherwise noted). Doors open one hour prior to show time.

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 dobro player and Montana native Andy Dunnigan, Seattle-based lead guitarist the Reverend Matthew Rieger, and fiddler Jake Simpson, now dividing his time between Montana and Oklahoma.

Fandiem, the fan-driven charitable platform redefining the fundraising landscape, is proud to announce FanAid LA, a collective initiative to provide critical relief to those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Bringing together some of the world’s most iconic artists, FanAid LA offers fans a chance to win unforgettable experiences and exclusive prizes, all while supporting wildfire relief causes.
 

Prolific New Orleans bassist George Porter Jr., has released a brand new instrumental album entitled Porter’s Pocket with his longstanding quartet the Runnin’ Pardners available today via Color Red. Porter Jr. is joined by his longtime collaborator keyboardist Michael Lemmler (Jubilation, TriFunctA), drummer Terrence Houston (The Funky Meters, Toubab Krewe), and newest member Chris Adkins (Raphael Saadiq, Mark Broussard) on guitar.

Two of music’s most respected songwriters and artists, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark, will join forces for a special tour kicking off this summer.

Rhino’s Quadio series continues into the New Year with a brand-new collection of high-quality quadrophonic releases. Billy Cobham Spectrum (1973), Aretha Franklin Live At Fillmore West (1971), Curtis Mayfield Roots (1971), and The Spinners Pick Of The Litter (1975). These four seminal albums have been mastered from their original analog four-track Quad mixes. 

Z2 Entertainment and 97.3 KBCO are thrilled to present the return of celebrated Americana artists Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to the historic Chautauqua Auditorium on Monday, June 16, 2025. A cornerstone of modern acoustic music, Welch and Rawlings bring their timeless songwriting, masterful musicianship, and Grammy-winning repertoire to the front range for an unforgettable evening.

Today, MULTI-PLATINUM-selling Rock band Barenaked Ladies announce the return of their legendary Last Summer On Earth 2025 Tour. Kicking off in June, the 38-date headline run will bring the globally beloved band’s powerhouse live show to major venues across North America. As part of the tour’s stacked lineup, Guster and Sugar Ray are also joining as direct support in June and July respectively, and all dates will feature Alt-Rock heavy-hitters Fastball. 

Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, has announced the 25th anniversary of The Rock Boat, sailing January 29 - February 5, 2026 from Miami, FL to St. Maarten and San Juan, Puerto Rico aboard the Norwegian Pearl.