Blue Highway Fest is returning for its third annual bluegrass celebration, set to take place October 9-12, 2024 in the charming Southwest Virginia town of Big Stone Gap. Hosted by esteemed contemporary bluegrass outfit, Blue Highway, the festival has quickly gained acclaim since its inception in 2022, earning the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Association Industry Event of the Year Award following its inaugural event.

Today, critically acclaimed pianist, composer, and bandleader Emmet Cohen announced his new album, Vibe Provider, out August 23 via Mack Avenue. Through the years, Cohen has traveled the world with his sold-out performances, created the “most highly watched regular online jazz show in the world” (The Guardian) with Live From Emmet’s Place, and has served as an ambassador for most essential principles of the jazz tradition.

Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand headquartered in Nashville, TN, is thrilled to announce its second annual Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe music scholarship--administered by the Arkansas Art Academy--has been awarded to music student Luis Melchor.

Naya Records proudly announces the release of the second single from its highly anticipated “Higher Education” album, titled “Come With Us,” by the acclaimed Naya Rockers and legendary reggae artist Clinton Fearon. Set to be released on July 19, 2024, this track encapsulates a soundscape of acceptance, inclusion, and joy, with Clinton Fearon's soulful storytelling shining through the poignant lyrics that speak directly to marginalized and underprivileged communities.

Acclaimed Southern Roots-rock vocalist and percussionist Melody Trucks is bringing her musical buddies The Fitzkee Brothers Band on the road with her for the "Road to Roots" 2024 Tour, performing locally at Fager's Island, 201 60th St.,Thursday, July 18. Show: 8:30 pm. Free. Info: (410) 524-5500 or visit www.fagers.com.

Eclectic progressive rock-fusion band, TAUK, continues to expand their sonic palette and catalog of collaborative material with the release of “Sky to Light,” featuring groundbreaking reggae icon Matisyahu. Available on July 16th, “Sky the Light” is the first of a series of collaborative singles the quartet will be releasing in the coming months.

Today, acclaimed jazz trumpeter and vocalist Jumaane Smith shares new single “Come On Home,” the title track from his forthcoming album of the same name, out August 16 via Zinn Music. Smith, who has collaborated with music legends such as Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, and Stevie Wonder, and has enjoyed lengthy tenures performing with Michael Bublé and Harry Connick Jr., brings a deep resonance to his latest.

For fans of Robert Earl Keen, what could possibly be more fun than being one of the lucky ones in attendance for the Texas legend’s annual Fan Appreciation Day show at Floore’s Country Store? Well, the man himself simply figures that two days might tip the scales. This Labor Day weekend, September 1st and 2nd, Keen and friends will roll his Fan Appreciation Day model into the first ever Robert Earl Keen’s Annual Homecoming Weekend, hosted and emceed by Storme Warren.

Get ready to celebrate the spirit and music of Jerry Garcia with The Garcia Project on their upcoming Days Between Tour from August 1st to August 11th! This tour is more than just a series of concerts—it's a heartfelt homage to Jerry Garcia's legacy and the profound impact he had on generations of music lovers.

Three-time Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams has announced a September co-headlining tour with celebrated guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac) and his band The Dirty Knobs. The tour will kick off on September 10th in Midland TX, followed by stops in the Western U.S that include Austin, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; Las Vegas, NV; Oakland, CA and Los Angeles, CA before wrapping up in Del Mar, CA on September 29th. See full list of dates below.