Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is very proud to share the initial lineup for its upcoming return to San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park from Friday, October 4 to Sunday, October 6. Now in its 24th year, the free music festival will once again present a truly eclectic bill of top performers spanning an array of genres, including Greensky Bluegrass, Robyn Hitchcock, Big Star’s Radio City 50th Anniversary, The Wood Brothers, Fruition, Bobby Rush, Haley Heynderickx, The Bones Of J.R. Jones, Alice Gerrard, and Glen Hansard.

LEAF Global Arts Festival invites you to join an unparalleled journey of cultural exploration, live music, dance, performance arts, healing arts, workshops, nature, and more. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of historic Lake Eden in Black Mountain, N.C., the festival runs from October 17-20, 2024. This year’s theme, "World Changers," serves as a powerful call to art and activism, resonating throughout the festival’s diverse offerings.

An Unforgettable Lineup

The We Make Noise Festival announced Boston’s own OOMPA, Cakeswagg and Naomi Westwater will perform at the one-day celebration Saturday, August 24, 2024, in the heart of Boston at Downtown Crossing. The festival, now in its second year (previously called “Beats By Girlz”), will feature more than a dozen women and gender-expansive artists on three stages.

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival concluded its annual summer homecoming with a winning combination of bluegrass, newgrass, and roots music, drawing thousands of attendees to Oak Hill, NY, for another unforgettable weekend. Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Catskill Mountains, the four-day gathering is known as the largest and longest-running bluegrass festival in the Northeastern United States.

The iconic Northern California reggae festival will bring together international headlining musical acts August 2-4, plus onsite camping, festival attractions, and direct-to-consumer cannabis sales from Humboldt County’s legendary family weed farms.

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), producers of the SEMA Show, the major trade-only automotive aftermarket event held annually in Las Vegas, has announced the return of SEMA Fest for Friday, November 8. For its second turn, the event is coming back as a one-day experience merging the Show’s high-energy automotive atmosphere with musical headliners Cage The Elephant and Sublime, with Fitz And The Tantrums and Petey. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 19 at 10 am PT via semafest.com.

2X Grammy nominee and Vermont native, Grace Potter, has announced that this year’s Grand Point North Concert Series in Burlington will now serve as a benefit for Vermont flood relief through her newly launched Grand Point Foundation.

With exactly two weeks until AVLFest returns to dozens of Asheville stages, organizers at Worthwhile Sounds and Wicked Weed Brewing are excited to unveil the day-by-day schedule for its August 1-4 event. With over 350 artists spanning an extensive array of genres, plus a variety of bonus programs including comedy, panel discussions, family-friendly activities, and more, the 2nd annual AVLFest promises an unforgettable celebration of Asheville music and culture set to surpass the achievements of its inaugural event.

The Same Same But Different Music Festival (SSBD) is back for its sixth year, promising an unforgettable experience at the scenic Lake Perris State Park. With a vibrant community, breathtaking landscapes, and a lineup that guarantees to electrify, this festival is set to be the highlight of the season.

A Festival Like No Other

Borderland Festival has announced the addition of country guitar powerhouse Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country to the 2024 festival lineup. The four-piece act, led by Donato’s comprehensive arsenal of country, jam, and blues licks, will perform on Friday, September 13th, at the historic Knox Farm State Park—the home of all six years of Western New York’s premier music festival, Borderland.