Puerto Rico’s multi-Grammy–nominated musical masters, Plena Libre have consistently been enthralling audiences around the globe over the course of their storied 30-year, 16-album career with their original sound — one that infuses the traditional plena and bomba rhythms of  Puerto Rico with a fresh spring mix of Afro-Caribbean and jazz styles to create groove-laden dance music that honors their deep sense of the unique indigenous musical traditions, while embracing modern trends.

On March 25, 2023 we went to La Crosse, Wisconsin to see Chicago Farmer and the Fieldnotes at the Main for the final show of the 20th anniversary tour, part one.  Or as I like to refer to it, the first quarter tour, Chicago Farmer plans on celebrating 20 years all through 2023.

Spring has sprung here in the Finger Lakes and as the first crocuses start to brighten our days, we are so excited to brighten yours by sharing the lineup for the 31st Annual Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance July 20-23, and announcing that tickets to the 6th Annual GrassRoots Culture Camp July 16-19 are now on sale!

Southern roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have released an extended live version of “Hey Hey Mama,” a fan favorite that will be featured on their first ever live DVD Live At The Ancienne Belgique, out 4/21 via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records. “Hey Hey Mama” was initially on the Good Life Pie (2016) album, which featured Kris Butcher on guitar and Dave Pelusi on bass,” recalls frontman Robert Jon Burrison.