Ah, Donna Jean Godchaux—her voice a soft ribbon threading through the air, dancing alongside the sweet chaos of the Grateful Dead’s sonic journey. Born on this day, August 22nd, she’s more than just the woman who wailed with the Dead; she’s living proof of the unexpected twists life can take when music's in the driver's seat. But let’s wind the clock back a bit before she was harmonizing in the Dead’s kaleidoscopic storm.

With aspirations to become the undisputed torchbearers of modern psychedelic funk, the Colombian trio BALTHVS has emerged in recent years with an unparalleled and consistent string of musical releases, seizing every opportunity to showcase their passion and talent in every note. Known for their expansive, free-flowing style and soulfully gripping hooks, the band has been selling out venues worldwide on their latest tour.

Prepare for a Halloween spectacle like no other as Boston's own rock juggernaut, Neighbor, just announced an epic three-night Halloween run in New England. Joined by powerhouse trio LaMP, this unforgettable series of shows will kick off on Thursday, October 31st, in Burlington, VT at the renowned Higher Ground. The energy ramps up on Friday, November 1st, when the bands hit one of New England's favorite venues, The State Theatre in downtown Portland, ME.

Independent San Francisco Bay Area live-entertainment company Another Planet Entertainment (APE) in partnership with the City of San Francisco and the Department of Recreation & Parks is excited to announce the next installment of its free concert series for 2024 with American rock act Portugal. The Man with support SNACKTIME.  The show will take place Friday, September 20 at Civic Center Plaza.

This holiday season, fans of Barenaked Ladies are in for a treat with the worldwide vinyl debut of the Canadian alt-pop icons’ bestselling album, Barenaked for the Holidays. First released in 2004, the 20-track album blends original tunes (“Christmas Pics,” “Hanukkah Blessings,” “Green Christmas”) and seasonal classics (“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “I Have a Little Dreidel,” “Auld Lang Syne”), with a heavy dash of the band’s signature wit.

In a shocking turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., long regarded as an environmental activist and a staunch Democrat, is rumored to be making an announcement in Phoenix this Friday, August 23rd, 2024, that could shake the political landscape to its core. Speculation is swirling that RFK Jr. is preparing to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Donald Trump, the twice-impeached former president who led the insurrection on January 6th, 2021, and still falsely claims the 2020 election was stolen from him.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass announces a third round of performers for the 2024 edition of the festival to take place at San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park from Friday October 4 to Sunday October 6. Now in its 24th year, the free music festival with over 70 artists performing on six different stages will once again present an eclectic bill of top performers spanning an array of genres.

Nothing’s like Zero. Forty years ago, guitarist Steve Kimock and drummer Greg Anton went into a studio and recorded what was to become the inception of the repertoire for the band Zero. As one of the innovators of improvisational jam band music, Zeroi s a Bay Area musical institution. The band has played more than 1,300 concerts across the country, being joined onstage by such luminaries as Jerry Garcia, John Cipollina, Derek Trucks, Martin Fierro, Nicky Hopkins, and John Kahn.

The Jauntee are excited to announce the release of the fourth installment in their live album series, 'Jaunts of Our Lives, Vol. 4', now available through Regime Music Group. This album showcases the band's exceptional improvisational skills and musical prowess, which they bring to life nightly on tour. Each performance by The Jauntee offers a unique experience, featuring unexpected moments, fresh jams, meaningful covers, and accessible songwriting.

Today, the legendary jazz group The Bad Plus announces their new album Complex Emotions out November 8 via Mack Avenue Records, their first release with the label. They’ve also shared the high-energy first single “French Horns” featuring a ferocious melody that seems to ping-pong from one corner of the room to another.