In the chill of autumn's embrace, we mark the birth of John Coltrane, a figure whose presence loomed as vast as the heavens, yet whose mortal span was all too brief. Born in the small town of Hamlet, North Carolina, in 1926, Coltrane’s journey would begin humbly, yet soon ascend to the ethereal. Raised in the midst of the Great Depression, Coltrane discovered his voice through the saxophone, his instrument of prayer.

Veterans of Asheville’s psychedelic music scene, The Snozzberries, have officially announced the Fourth Annual Psychedelic Circus, a vibrant multimedia concert experience set to take place on November 29th at the Salvage Station. Promising an even more immersive experience this year, guitarist and vocalist Ethan Heller shared, “It’s going to be bigger and better than ever.”

Jamtronica specialists Sound Tribe Sector 9 recently treated the Northeast to an inspiring mini-run that included dates in Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. The band had not visited the Big Apple since headlining Brooklyn Comes Alive in 2022, so fans were excited for a two-night run at the edgy, industrial Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY.

Salt Lake City-based beloved purveyors of bluegrass, skiing, and silly outfits, Pixie and The Partygrass Boys continue rolling out their forthcoming self-titled album with the release of the second single “Into Nothing,” an anthemic depiction of the full cycle of breaking up from release to outrage to eradicating memories altogether. The full-length record will come out via Americana Vibes on November 8, 2024. Listen to “Into Nothing” HERE.

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), producers of the SEMA Show, the major trade-only automotive aftermarket event held annually in Las Vegas, have released the schedule for SEMA Fest happening Friday, November 8. Here is where to experience the SEMA Show’s high-energy automotive atmosphere with musical headliners Cage The Elephant and Sublime, with Fitz And The Tantrums and Petey. Tickets are on sale now via semafest.com.

SEMA Fest 2024 Set Times

Son Little, aka Aaron Livingston, and Eric Krasno have announced an all-new soul supergroup, Roll Mega. The project kicks off with their debut single, "U Shake Me," which powerfully showcases their combined sound. A sensual track driven by an up-tempo groove and flanked by a spooky transistor-organ sound, "U Shake Me" is available now on all streaming platforms. Save & listen here.

SLASH, the iconic, GRAMMY® Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, guitarist, and songwriter will visit the Ray Charles Terrace at the GRAMMY Museum® for an evening discussing his latest album Orgy of the Damned, a star-studded, vibrant homage to the Blues. GRAMMY Hall of Fame Producer and longtime SLASH collaborator Mike Clink will join the conversation to discuss the creative process for the album, and an intimate acoustic performance will follow.

RIAA multi-Platinum certified rock band The Revivalists are celebrating the start of spooky season with their brand new single, “Zombie (Wild Coming Out),” available now via Concord Records. A spine-tingling official music video premieres today on YouTube.

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, today release The 1974 Live Recordings celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s return to touring that year. Featuring all professionally recorded shows from the artist’s 1974 performances backed by The Band, the collection is now available as a deluxe box set across 27 CDs.

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated blues-rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd has just unveiled his latest album, Dirt On My Diamonds, Vol. 2, out now via Mascot/Provogue Records. This release marks the culmination of a creative journey that began with last year’s Dirt On My Diamonds, Vol. 1, delivering a double-album experience that pushes the boundaries of modern blues-rock while staying true to its roots.