Somewhere in America, there’s an artist hard at work on a mashup that blends the wild-eyed stare of Beavis from Beavis and Butt-Head with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. And while the resemblance may be little more than a punchline on social media, it begs the question: how did Gaetz—a man who, by any sane standard, wouldn’t pass the vetting process for a job at a mall kiosk—get floated as a possible nominee for Attorney General?

In a remarkable release from Culture Factory - USA, guitar legend Jorma Kaukonen is offering fans an unprecedented glimpse into his early musical journey with Reno Road, a compilation of 26 previously unheard recordings. Captured by his lifelong friend and musical collaborator Jack Casady in the basement of Casady’s home, these tracks date back to the early 1960s—years before Kaukonen became a founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna.

Night two in St. Augustine with Goose felt like a dream, as the band continued to play out of their minds in a mild tropical paradise. Most folks spent their day on the beach, by the pool, or enjoying the incredibly fresh seafood before lazily making the mile-or-two migration to the venue, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

After a whirlwind year that took them from Oregon Country Fair to the sands of Burning Man and a memorable sit-in with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at Gambler's Run, Blü Egyptian is closing out 2024 with a festive series of shows across Oregon and Northern California. The genre-blending jam band has covered new ground this year, touring Montana, Washington, Idaho, Utah, and Colorado for the first time.

Legendary Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson, alongside Lerxst and Canadian innovator Godin Guitars, is proud to announce the launch of Grace, the newest addition to his signature guitar series. Grace is a contemporary homage to Lifeson’s famed Hentor Sportcaster guitars, which he used extensively during the recording and touring for Rush’s Grace Under Pressure album. With its high-quality craftsmanship, updated hardware, and advanced tonal versatility, Grace brings Alex’s original design into the 21st century for a new generation of guitarists.

Resonate Suwannee Music & Arts Festival (https://resonatesuwannee.com) is thrilled to announce its return to the renowned Spirit of Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, FL, set for May 15-17, 2025. This year marks the fifth edition of the festival, and attendees can expect a fresh blend of music, art, and community that has become Resonate Suwannee’s hallmark.