This year's Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival (“HSBG”) in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park was—as usual, and as expected—a joyous and magical celebration for young and old, family and friends, musicians and music fans.

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings’ new album, Highway Prayers, debuts at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart this week. Notably, this is the first time in 22 years that a bluegrass album has been the top-selling album across all genres. The last album to accomplish this was the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack in March 2002.

Omaha-based Americana band Clarence Tilton is set to make waves with their upcoming single, "Fred's Colt," slated for release on October 11. The track features none other than Country Music Hall of Fame member Marty Stuart, who lends his iconic vocals and signature guitar work to the song.

As summer fades and the days grow shorter, people here in Northwest Indiana are trading their shorts and t-shirts for jeans and hoodies. Outdoor concerts are moving to indoor venues, and tonight, I’m headed to Burn’em Brewery’s Back Room in Michigan City, IN, to catch a performance by Pushing Daisy’s Band from Indianapolis. This progressive rock group has graced Burn’em's stage many times, always delivering a stellar show.

My editor asks if I’d like to review a new song from a rising blues guitarist. Is that even a question? As a blues lover, the chance to hear an up-and-coming artist bend the strings and bring forth those sweet, soulful sounds is an immediate and resounding yes. Send it my way, I beg. My email chimes, and I’m greeted with a single track: a remake of the iconic Led Zeppelin tune, Going to California. My mind starts spinning. What will I find? I hit play and take a deep breath.

Ben Folds, alongside musicians from Western North Carolina, features in “From Wilmington, With Love,” a hurricane relief concert on October 29 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, hosted by the City of Wilmington, with support from Live Nation, the Wilmington Arts Council, and the NC Music Office.

100% of proceeds will benefit local charities assisting with emergency food, housing, and home repairs via the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund, managed by United Way of North Carolina.

Jake Serek, independent bass builder and founder of Serek Basses—used by artists like King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s Lucas Harwood, Phish’s Mike Gordon and many more — has assembled a new band, 

‘All You Need Is Love’ returns in 2025, announcing tour dates today on JOHN LENNON’s 84th birthday! The Beatles show, like no other, returns to take audiences on a heady journey through the extensive discography of the greatest band ever, featuring their most beloved hits and hidden gems that have stood the test of time.

In its first week of release, THOUGHTS & OBSERVATIONS, the new album from Ireland’s popular indie band, has captured the #1 slot on the Irish charts, beating out Sabrina Carpenter, whose album has held the spot for the last five weeks. The achievement marks their fourth such #1 in a row.

Live at the Print Shop, the acclaimed live performance series celebrated for its intimate artist showcases and high-quality production, announces the upcoming premiere of a brand-new episode featuring rising singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. The episode will premiere on Thursday, October 17th, spotlighting the raw storytelling and powerful vocals that have made Wilson Jr. a standout talent in the modern music scene.