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.

Connecticut-based rock band Goose made their return to Avondale Brewing Company in Birmingham, AL for a fiery two set performance in support of Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Originally slated to perform in Asheville, NC, the relocated show brought a packed house to the familiar venue, where in collaboration with Conscious Alliance funds were raised for local organizations like BeLoved Asheville and Hearts with Hands, who are providing immediate aid to those impacted by the devastating storm.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. A group of musicians, venues, artists, and influencers are joining forces with the American Cancer Society to show their support to those facing a breast cancer diagnosis by serving as ambassadors for this year’s Rock The Pink campaign, happening now through October.

The Red Clay Strays were featured on CBS Saturday Morning this past weekend, performing three songs as part of their “Saturday Sessions” series: “Wanna Be Loved,” “I’m Still Fine,” and “Disaster.”

Bluegrass-Americana troubadours Greensky Bluegrass have announced 17 new tour dates, bringing the band coast to coast. The newly added dates kick off on January 16 in Blue Lake, CA, and include stops throughout California, Nevada, and Arizona. Following their West Coast leg, the band will head to the East Coast for several shows, including a two-night stint in Washington, D.C.

Fans can expect an unforgettable experience, highlighted by their cross-genre blend of bluegrass, Americana, rock, and beyond.

The Livery, Benton Harbor’s premier live music venue, is known for hosting the best holiday events. This Halloween was set to be a live Dead party featuring South Bend’s own Grateful Dead cover band, the Happy Campers. However, the untimely passing of Phil Lesh transformed the celebration into a heartfelt farewell to honor his legacy.

The inaugural BeachLife Nights, a two-day “concert in the sand” presented on October 18 and 19 along the Redondo Beach waterfront, was an unmitigated success. A boutique version of the grander BeachLife Fest, which typically takes place in May, it featured eight bands with a concentration on reggae/roots-influenced rock, including Michael Franti & Spearhead, Iration, Fortunate Youth, SOJA, English Beat, and Anuhea.

What makes a great festival? Great bands are essential. A beautiful venue with plenty of space to spread out? That’s a bonus. And let’s not forget about vendors with delicious food and unique items to explore. But perhaps most importantly, a great festival has a spirit of community and a setting so inviting you’d visit even without a festival. Enter Bluegrass Island Music Festival in Manteo, North Carolina—probably the best festival you haven’t heard of, until now.

“You might say ‘Second Best’ was a song 30 years in the making,” says Aaron Burdett of his new single for Organic Records — his first release since 2022’s “Denver Plane,” which dropped shortly after he joined the award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers. Listeners with good memories will recall that the Rangers were name-checked in that humorous song, recorded just months before Burdett was offered the gig.

Goose's performance at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston-Salem, NC, on October 25, 2024, was a poignant blend of artistry and altruism, held as a benefit for Hurricane Helene relief. In partnership with Conscious Alliance, the Connecticut-based rock band raised money in support of local organizations like BeLoved Asheville and Hearts with Hands, who are  providing immediate assistance to those in need following the devastation of Hurricane Helene.