Southern California’s premier live music, art, and culinary event BEACHLIFE FESTIVAL, taking place May 2-4, 2025 on the picturesque waterfront in Redondo Beach, CA, is announcing the exciting lineup for its SpeakEasy Stage presented by Grillo’s Pickles. Offering a unique opportunity to experience rock legends and Southern California punk staples performing reimagined stripped-down versions from their catalogs, SpeakEasy is an intimate experience that can only be found at BeachLife’s signature laid-back, oceanfront setting. 

Shorty Fest Presented by Acura is inviting the public to join an evening of live performances at Tipitina’s on April 28 at 5 pm, between the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Weekends. A stellar lineup headlined by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Black Opry Revue, and students from the Trombone Shorty Academy will be joined by a very special Jersey Takeover with Dogs In A Pile and special guests Robert Randolph and Jake Clemons of the E Street Band Tour.

TajMo - the historic collaboration between two generations of American music masters - have announced their long-awaited return with Room On The Porch, a new full-length album out May 23 on Concord Records.

Day 2 of FestForums 2025 was an exhilarating and inspiring experience, further cementing the event’s reputation as a pivotal gathering for festival organizers, producers, and industry leaders. The energy in the air was palpable as attendees dove into a packed schedule of workshops, panels, and networking opportunities that emphasized collaboration and innovation within the festival industry.

The 7th Annual Suwannee Spring Reunion at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida, takes place Thursday through Sunday, March 20-23. This family-friendly music festival includes camping, music workshops, kids activities, arts & crafts, and daily yoga. Nestled amidst 800 acres of majestic Spanish moss-draped oak and cypress trees along the Suwannee River, the weekend will be jam-packed with music rooted in Americana, newgrass, bluegrass, folk, blues, and more.

On March 14, 2025, in celebration of Lesh’s 85th birthday on March 15, the corner of Westchester Avenue and Broad Street - right outside the historic venue - will officially be renamed Phil Lesh Lane. Broad Street holds special significance as home to The Cap’s “Door 12” stage door – the very entrance Lesh used for 106 performances since 2012 and the spot where his tour bus was regularly parked.

Acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Joan Osborne will release Dylanology Live on April 25th via Womanly Hips Records. The recording features eight captivating performances of Bob Dylan songs chosen by the Grammy-nominated singer featuring special guests Amy Helm, Jackie Greene and Robert Randolph. Listen to Osborne’s reimagined psychedelic-blues-infused rendition of “Highway 61 Revisited” HERE.

Rhythms on the Rio, presented by the South Fork Music Association (SFMA), is excited to announce the first wave of performers for its 2025 festival. Taking place July 31 – August 3, 2025 in the picturesque town of Del Norte, Colorado, the event promises a vibrant celebration of music, community, and family-friendly fun.

Initial Lineup Highlights

Born out of a humble surf shop in New England, the Levitate Music and Arts Festival has grown into a cultural beacon uniting art, music, nature, and community.

Denver Jazz, a newly formed 501 (c)(3) Colorado nonprofit corporation has added headliners Joe Lovano’s Paramount Quartet, Indian trace singer, Ganavya, and the Colorado Mambo Orchestra to its inaugural Denver Jazz Fest lineup scheduled from April 3-6, 2025.