In 1976 the newly-formed David Grisman Quintet recorded the first album of dawg music, an acoustic blend of many styles and traditions. Now forty years later that music continues to evolve with this first recording of the David Grisman Sextet. Many faces, hearts and hands have changed but the musical vision is still intact — the Dawg's own music.

It was red noses all around on May 22 in Southern Sonoma County, as thousands converged at the Mountain Event Center to celebrate Wavy Gravy in merriment and song on the occasion of his 80^th birthday.  

It’s been forty years since the release of New Orleans pianist James Booker’s explosive live album, Blues and Ragtime From New Orleans. Once referred to by Dr. John as “the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius that New Orleans has ever produced,” Booker’s life was beyond fascinating and like many artists wasn’t fully realized until long after his death. A New Orleans native, Booker was born in 1939 and died at the tragically young age of forty-four. Still, New Orleans remembers him well and fondly.

For the last few weeks since the completion of his studio in the outskirts of Toronto, electronic music producer deadmau5 has been sharing online many new developing productions and works in progress.  Today, May 27 he has made available his first official single release since 2014 with "Snowcone."  The downtempo instrumental made its debut today on deadmau5's mau5trap Beats 1 radio show.  It is available to listen and purchase now at:

Bonanza Campout – the inaugural music festival near Park City, Utah, - recently announced the addition of Big Gigantic to the already stellar and dynamic line-up. Hosted on June 10^th & 11^th, thousands of music enthusiasts will make their way to the picturesque backdrop of Jordanelle State Park, to experience the boutique music and camping festival.

You've given us nothing less than 30 years of smiles, laughter and entertainment, now we're giving you nothing more than a great time. Join us June 18th in Fort Collins for margs, music, memories and more.

Early-bird tickets to the Breck

On June 17th, Morrison Hotel Gallery will honor Dave Matthews Band's 25th anniversary with an immersive photo exhibit spanning the band's quarter century history.  The show will feature the collected work of the band's favorite photographs and photographers. The exhibit will be open to the public from June 17th thru July 10th.  All images in the exhibit are available for purchase at

PERPETUAL GROOVE IS BACK AFTER A 2-YEAR HIATUS - CHECK OUT THEIR NEW OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR, “PAPER DOLLS, HERE!!!

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For her new album, Just Move On (June 24, 2016, Berkalin Records) Americana singer-songwriter Libby Koch set out to deliver a collection of “true cryin’ and leavin’ country songs,” inspired by the strong-woman spirits of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt and other legendary voices she grew up admiring.