The Cruel World Festival marked its second annual celebration on Saturday, May 20th, nestled within the scenic confines of the Brookside golf course, situated beside the iconic Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. This expansive festival showcased a dynamic array of both seasoned and burgeoning talents from the New Wave, Punk, and Goth genres, presented across three stages for an impressive 10-hour duration.

Featuring two nights of incredible music, camping, art and vending set amongst the beautiful scenery at The Great Blue Heron grounds in Sherman, NY, host band AQUEOUS will perform 5 sets throughout the weekend (including a special day-time set Saturday), and are joined by a carefully crafted lineup of some of their favorite national, regional and local bands like Dopapod, TAUK, Mungion, a Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater tribute set led by AQ’s Mike Gantzer, TAND (AQ drummer Rob Houk’s new band), Witty Tarbox, The Pickle Mafia, Damone Jackson’s

Birthplace of Country Music (BCM) has announced the addition of Brent Cobb and Carlene Carter to an already stellar Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion lineup, which includes Nickel Creek, Margo Price, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Watchhouse, The Mavericks, 49 Winchester, Larkin Poe, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Allison Russell, Sierra Hull, and many, many more. The festival celebrates its 22nd annual event on State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia September 8-10, 2023.

MUSIC FANS FROM NEAR AND FAR TO BRING PULL TABS FROM CANS TO ASSIST RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF SCRANTON FROM JUNE 29 THROUGH JULY 2

The Peach Music Festival, which will occupy Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA, from June 29 through July 2, is encouraging attendees to bring pull tabs from aluminum cans to help support the Ronald McDonald House in Scranton, PA.

Lightning in a Bottle's 20th anniversary unfolded at Buena Vista Lake in Southern California from May 24-29, 2023. This milestone event epitomized a unique and electrifying experience for all attendees. With an immersive fusion of music, art, and workshops, the atmosphere buzzed with a slight overstimulation that grounded the nervous system, fostering profound connections with oneself and others.

Edge of the West plays this Saturday, June 3 at 5:30 pm at the ever-popular Redwood Mountain Faire, one of Santa Cruz County's longest running and favorite music festivals. We are delighted to be included among so many great acts, musical friends, and community family plus amazing food, craft and clothing vendors. It's always a great vibe. Hope to see you there!  More shows coming later this Summer, see below.

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Today the All IN Music & Arts Festival in Indianapolis announced additional artists as part of its 2023 lineup, including newly added headliner Tenacious D. See their specially made announcement video for Indy here.

Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival is a two-day beachfront music festival at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD that highlights the best in regional and national bluegrass, jamgrass, and Americana music.

Don’t miss Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, The Little Roy & Lizzy Show, Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass, Chosen Road, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Larry Efaw & The Bluegrass Mountaineers, Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys, The Price Sisters, The Wayfarers and so much more!

All PRE-SALE ticket options are available June 1st through June 14th. (Use Passcode "TIME23")

The Hold Steady continue to commemorate their 20th anniversary by presenting the first-ever Positive Jam, an all-star festival event set for Saturday, August 5 at Arrowood Farms in bucolic Accord, NY. Unified Scene Fan Club Pre-Sales begin today, Wednesday, May 31, at Noon (ET). (Pre-Sale Password: PROGRESS). General On-Sales get underway Friday, June 2 at 10:00 am (ET).