August 2024

After a string of singles that range from the jittery opening grooves of “Barnyard Funk” to a tranquil instrumental take on Reno & Smiley’s “I’m Using My Bible for a Road Map”; the straight-ahead grass of “Slice and Dice”; the moody yet propulsive “Curious Times,” and the contemplative new focus track, “Hutchins Creek,” mandolinist Mark Stoffel fills in the gaps with the release of a new solo collection for Mountain Home Music Company, True Tones.  Like its predecessor, 2020’s C

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Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Belly Up in Solana Beach stands as a testament to the enduring power of live music and the independent live entertainment community. The iconic venue will mark its anniversary this September while continuing its celebration of 50 Years and 50 Shows into the fall.

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Creators of the boutique music vacation, Topeka, confirm the fifth-anniversary return of Moon Crush “Pink Moon” in Miramar Beach, Florida. Set to take place from April 25-27, 2025, this special weekend of music will feature performances by Wilco, Mt. Joy, JJ Grey & Mofro, Blackberry Smoke, O.A.R., Waxahatchee, Guster, James Bay, and more. Arrive early on Thursday, April 24th, for a beachfront bonfire with live music, followed by a special evening featuring Charlie Starr and Benji Shanks from Blackberry Smoke, along with Duane Betts. Let’s Keep On Crushin’...

Mountain lions in the Rocky Mountains are doing more than just prowling the wilderness—they’re performing a vital service for Colorado’s deer and elk populations, and by extension, for the state’s economy. A new report by Dr. Jim Keen, a former USDA veterinarian and infectious disease scientist, reveals that these apex predators are significantly reducing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal neurological disorder akin to Mad Cow Disease that has plagued Colorado’s cervid populations.

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Pack Your Bags for an Unforgettable Tropical Escape! Hyryder and Rich Hardesty Invite Fans to Embark on the Jamaican Daydream Experience
January 25-29, 2025 | Negril, Jamaica

Room packages are on sale now, with special discounts for early bookers!

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The hybrid of classic country song craft and psyche-rock sounds inform the spirit of Nashville native songwriting duo of Jack Quiggins and Ryan Jennings—known throughout all music scenes as Teddy and the Rough Riders. The group’s latest single, “Hippies,” personifies that ethos to the nth degree with a rowdy, driving groove and interjecting, fuzz-laden guitars. “‘Hippies make the best country music’ is a line said to me after I show I played while I was backing Whitey Morgan,” remembers Quiggins.