Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and performer Joy Oladokun has confirmed additional dates for her upcoming headline tour, “The Blackbird Tour,” set to kick off in January. Newly added stops include Asbury Park’s The Stone Pony, Annapolis’ Rams Head On Stage, Colorado Springs’ The Black Sheep, and Pioneertown’s Pappy + Harriet’s. Oladokun will also perform a special benefit show at Asheville’s Orange Peel on February 12, with all proceeds going to the North Carolina Community Foundation.

Dive deep into the Denver music scene with season three of Underground at the Showcase, the official youth-produced podcast of the Underground Music Showcase (UMS). New episodes launch on October 29 on all major podcast platforms.

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The “Concert for Carolina,” led by Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings, and James Taylor, has raised $24,513,185—and counting—for Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Held this past Saturday at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, the record-breaking event welcomed 82,193 in-person attendees, making it the largest concert ever hosted at the venue. Additionally, the Veeps livestream garnered 7.1 million views across all 50 U.S. states and 30 countries.

Ashkenaz, Berkeley's historic non-profit music venue, is excited to announce its fall lineup, featuring an array of live music and dance events that embrace the diverse spirit of Bay Area culture. Established in 1973, Ashkenaz has been a hub for local and international artists, offering an inclusive space where all ages can experience live performances and community dance.

Abel Selaocoe (pronounced Se-lau-chwe), the innovative South African cellist, composer and vocalist, announces the release of his second album, Hymns of Bantu out February 21, 2025 on Warner Classics.