Legendary musician, artist, record label executive, and philanthropist Herb Alpert has announced he will reform his iconic Tijuana Brass Band for the first time in over 40 years for a string of US tour dates in 2025.

GRAMMY and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens proudly announces the launch of her first-ever festival, Biscuits & Banjos. A celebration of Black music, art and culture, it will take place from April 25-27, 2025, in downtown Durham, in her home state of North Carolina.

Grammy-nominated powerhouse Beth Hart is back with the release of her highly anticipated new album, You Still Got Me, out now via Provogue / Mascot Label Group. To celebrate the occasion, Beth has also unveiled a stunning in-studio video for the album’s explosive opening track, “Savior With A Razor,” which features a jaw-dropping collaboration with Guns N’ Roses’ legendary guitarist, Slash.
 

“SOULSHINE,” a benefit concert to support relief and recovery efforts in Western North Carolina and Florida following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, was announced today. The all-star event will take place at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, November 24, following Dave Matthews Band's sold-out two-night stand (November 22 & 23). The concert will feature performances by Dave Matthews Band, Warren Haynes Band (based in Haynes' hometown of Asheville), Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, and Goose.

“They’re not the best at what they do. They’re the only ones that do what they do.”

Bill Graham’s famous observation in the 1970s about The Grateful Dead was certainly true at the time. In hindsight today, roughly fifty years after Graham’s renowned declaration (it’s difficult to pin down exactly when he said it), both the insinuation of the Dead’s supremacy and the certainty of their exclusivity are debatable.

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.