Relix
Live music and jam scene features, news, and reviews.
Phish Begin Second Sphere Residency
Phish kicked off a second residency at the Las Vegas Sphere on April 16, 2026, extending their presence to nine shows across three consecutive weekends. The band opened with the title track “Evolve” while the venue’s panoramic screens displayed a moving truck that traveled from a Vermont studio to the iconic arena, setting a high‑tech tone. Throughout the night the quartet delivered marathon jams—15‑18 minute stretches on songs like “Wolfman’s Brother” and a 28‑minute “You Enjoy Myself/Also Sprach Zarathustra” medley—while more than 25 distinct visual sequences synced to the music. The shows blend Phish’s improvisational prowess with Sphere’s immersive graphics, creating a multi‑sensory concert experience that pushes live‑performance boundaries.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Detail ‘The Garden Party’ Movie Screening and Director-Included Q&A in Boston
The Tedeschi Trucks Band will host a one‑off screening of the concert film *The Garden Party* in Boston on May 1 at the Regent Theatre. The film captures the band’s sold‑out Madison Square Garden debut on September 29, 2023, their first headlining...
Gratefulfest Locks in Oteil & Friends, The Word, Eggy and Others for July Gathering in Ohio
Gratefulfest announced its full July 2026 lineup, featuring Oteil & Friends, The Word, Eggy, and several regional jam bands. The three‑day event runs July 24‑26 at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Garrettsville, Ohio, and will include skydivers, fire performers, and...
On The Verge: Clay Street Unit
Colorado‑born jamgrass sextet Clay Street Unit debuted their album *Sin & Squalor* on the Leo33 imprint, produced by Infamous Stringdusters banjoist Chris Pandolfi. The record follows their 2022 EP *A Mighty Fine Evening* and showcases a blend of roots, string‑laden...
Iron & Wine: Hen’s Teeth
Sam Beam’s Iron & Wine releases "Hen’s Teeth," a companion piece to 2024’s "Light Verse" recorded in the same sessions. The album opens with the upbeat single “In Your Ocean,” and includes two collaborations with the I’m With Her trio. While the core...
Newport Folk Festival Adds Dawes Duo, Punch Brothers, Courtney Barnett, Cat Power, Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project and More
The Newport Folk Festival’s 2026 lineup has been bolstered with high‑profile additions, including Dawes performing as an intimate brother duo, indie rock stalwart Courtney Barnett, and the return of Cat Power after an 18‑year hiatus. Bluegrass heavyweights Punch Brothers will appear for...
Eggy Unearth Steve Miller Band’s “The Stake” For the First Time Since 2018
Eggy stopped in Salt Lake City between a West Coast co‑headlining tour and upcoming Phish aftershows, delivering two sets that mixed new material from their 2024 album Waiting Game with classic covers. The band opened with the fan‑favorite “Wayless” and...
The Rolling Stones Share Secret Vinyl Single as The Cockroaches
The Rolling Stones have quietly issued a secret 12‑inch vinyl single titled “Rough and Twisted,” released under the decades‑old alias The Cockroaches. Only 1,000 numbered white‑label copies were pressed and distributed to independent record stores worldwide, with a full track...
G. Love Loses Retirement Savings in Crypto Scam
Blues musician G. Love announced on Twitter that a malicious app masquerading as Ledger drained his retirement savings, stealing 5.92 Bitcoin—about $424,000. The fake app was downloaded from the Apple App Store, and after entering his seed phrase the funds...
Billy Strings Revives Covers, Honors North Carolina Bluegrass Legends in Greensboro
Billy Strings continued his Spring Tour at Greensboro’s First Horizon Coliseum, delivering a set that highlighted North Carolina’s bluegrass heritage. The show featured rare covers of Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs classics, as well as a surprise Alice in Chains...
Bob Dylan Inflates Rough and Rowdy Ways Itinerary with New Dates in the Midwest and Northeast
Bob Dylan has expanded his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour with six additional U.S. concerts, extending the itinerary into the Midwest and Northeast after the July 8 Chicago show. The new dates run from July 10 in Cincinnati through July 19 in Bridgeport,...
Trampled By Turtles Outline Summer Tour
Trampled By Turtles announced a 20‑date summer 2026 tour across the United States and Canada, blending headline shows, festival appearances, and support slots with Zach Bryan and Leftover Salmon. The itinerary launches on June 18 in Jackson, Wyoming, and features...
The Disco Biscuits Add Live Debut and Track Revival to Three-Set Gather Outdoors Performance
The Disco Biscuits headlined the inaugural Gather Outdoors festival in Stratton, Vermont, delivering three distinct sets that showcased their full‑band sound, acoustic Powered Down format, and the EDM‑focused TRACTORBEAM side‑project. The band surprised fans by reviving the 1996 debut track...
The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys Announce The Legacy Continues at The Ryman
The Del McCoury Band will join forces with The Travelin’ McCourys for a one‑off concert at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on August 20, 2026. The show unites three generations of the McCoury family, spotlighting both the genre’s deep roots and its evolving...
Watch: Jeff Tweedy Covers Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “Ffuny Ffriends” With Hayley Williams and Chats Alongside Nick Offerman on ‘The Late...
Jeff Tweedy appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, performing a cover of Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “Ffuny Ffriends” alongside Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams. The duo injected a groovier, tambourine‑driven vibe into the 2011 track, while actor Nick Offerman joined...
Marco Benevento Previews Forthcoming Studio Effort ‘Glera’ with Initial Singles
Marco Benevento announced his new studio album *Glera*, a 14‑track release slated for July 24, 2026 on Big Crown Records. The project, three years in the making, is previewed with three singles—“Houdini,” “Turandot” featuring Marianne Mirage, and “Frizzante.” Benevento describes...
Moe. Deliver First-Time “Twilight Zone” Cover and Revive “Pill Vacation”
moe. continued its 2026 non‑stop tour with a show at Bergen Performing Arts Center, debuting a first‑time live cover of Golden Earring’s “Twilight Zone.” The set also featured the rare 2020 b‑side “Pill Vacation,” only its third performance, and highlighted...
Mimi Fishman Foundation and WaterWheel Foundation Auction Tickets for Phish’s Summer Tour and Band-Signed Drum Heads
The Mimi Fishman Foundation, in partnership with Phish’s WaterWheel Foundation, is auctioning 18 multi‑pass ticket pairs for the band’s 2024 summer tour and seven drum heads signed by all four members. The auction covers nine tour stops, including Madison Square...
Grace Potter and Joe Bonamassa Join Gov’t Mule at Sound Wave Beach Weekend
Gov’t Mule performed at Joe Bonamassa’s Sound Wave Beach Weekend in Miramar Beach, Florida, featuring guest appearances by Grace Potter and Bonamassa himself. Potter joined the band for a rendition of Stevie Nicks’ “Gold Dust Woman,” while Bonamassa sang Ann Peebles’ “I Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody’s Home Tonight.” The show is...
Members of Eggy and Taper’s Choice Share the Stage
Indie rock groups Eggy and Taper’s Choice are co‑headlining the West Coast Peaks and Valleys Tour, swapping members onstage for surprise covers. In Eugene, bassist Alex Bleeker (Real Estate) joined Eggy for a rare rendition of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s “Helpless.” The...
Relix Staff Picks – April 10: My New Band Believe, Sierra Hull, Gregg Allman Band, Brown Horse, Prism Shores and...
Relix released its weekly Staff Picks playlist, curated with Qobuz’s high‑resolution streaming, spotlighting a range of new releases. The centerpiece is My New Band Believe’s ambitious debut, recorded in 11 London studios and featuring 23 string instruments, five drummers and...
Osiris Media Re-Releases ‘After Midnight,’ the Definitive Podcast on Phish’s Big Cypress
Osiris Media announced the re‑release of “After Midnight,” a five‑episode podcast that chronicles Phish’s iconic 1999 Big Cypress festival. Hosted by music journalist Jesse Jarnow, the series originally aired in 2019 and runs over five hours, blending interviews with band members,...
Listen: Maggie Rose Previews New LP ‘Half Moon’ with Single “Red Shoes”
Maggie Rose announced her next studio album, Half Moon, slated for release on August 14, 2026. The rollout begins with the lead single “Red Shoes,” a upbeat anthem co‑written with Lawrence Rothman and Daniel Tashian. Rose describes the track as...
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Revive “American Land” And “Two Hearts” In Los Angeles
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band wrapped the first multi‑night leg of their Land of Hope & Dreams Tour at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, debuting two songs—“Two Hearts” and “American Land.” The three‑hour set, featuring guest guitarist Tom Morello, continued...
Video Premiere: Steve Bardwil Band Present Bookstore Meet-Cute in “Something With You”
The Steve Bardwil Band debuted the music video for their new single “Something With You,” showcasing a bookstore meet‑cute storyline. The track was produced by Grammy‑winning Joe Chiccarelli at Los Angeles’ East West Studios and features a blend of Americana,...
Grateful Dead Wall of Sound Auction Concludes Today
The Grateful Dead’s iconic Wall of Sound auction is set to close at 5 PM ET, featuring 30 lots of rare audio equipment and memorabilia. Highlights include a 1971 McIntosh MC 2300 amplifier used by Bill Kreutzmann, Jerry Garcia’s 1967 Fender Twin Reverb,...
Trey Anastasio Adds Grand Rapids, Mich. Show to Acoustic Tour
Phish frontman Trey Anastasio has added a Grand Rapids, Michigan stop to his acoustic tour, bringing the itinerary to 16 dates. The concert at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is slated for June 17, with a presale beginning April...
The 63rd Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Lineup to Feature Leftover Salmon, Tom Rush, Mary Gauthier and More
The Philadelphia Folk Festival announced its 2026 lineup, marking the event's 63rd edition. It will run three days, August 14‑16, at Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, about 30 miles from downtown Philadelphia. Headliners include Leftover Salmon, Tom Rush,...
Gov’t Mule Resuscitate a Blues Standard in Nashville
Gov’t Mule delivered a two‑set performance at Nashville’s Brown County Music Center, introducing 11 songs that had never been played live on the 2026 Spring Tour. The setlist featured fan favorites and a rare cover of Leroy Carr’s “Blues Before...
Cory Wong and Devon Gilfillian Appear on New Episode of ‘Live From Relix’
Cory Wong appeared on the rebooted Live from Relix series, performing songs from his new album Lost In The Wonder and a Bill Withers cover. He was joined by Devon Gilfillian, a collaborator on the album who is set to...
‘Saturday Night Live’ Unveils May Musical Guests: Paul McCartney, Noah Kahan and Olivia Rodrigo
Saturday Night Live announced its May 2024 lineup, featuring Olivia Rodrigo as both host and musical guest on May 2, Matt Damon hosting on May 9 with Noah Kahan performing, and a season‑51 finale on May 16 starring Will Ferrell alongside Sir Paul...
Billy Strings Debuts New Original “Just A Rambler,” Jarrod Walker Shares His Own “Nighthawk” On Night Four of Spring Tour
Billy Strings opened his April 8 Tampa show by debuting the original song “Just A Rambler,” signaling fresh material for his forthcoming album. The set also marked the first performance of Bill Monroe’s “The Gold Rush” since August 2024, ending a 121‑show...
Ziggy Marley: On The ‘Brightside’
Ziggy Marley’s ninth studio album Brightside arrives as a Record Store Day vinyl exclusive on April 18, with a digital release slated for May 1. The record was recorded in his newly built Rebel Lion Studio in Los Angeles and co‑produced with brother...
Willie Nelson & Family Add New Spring Tour Dates
Willie Nelson & Family have added seven spring‑tour dates, extending their Southeast and Texas circuit from May 14‑24. The new leg hits Alabama, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina and coincides with the May 29 release of Nelson’s 156th studio album,...
Grateful Shred Announce Fall Tour Dates
Grateful Shred announced a 14‑date Fall Tour kicking off on Oct. 28 at Hartford’s Infinity Music Hall and wrapping on Nov. 14 at Chicago’s Park West. The itinerary moves from the Northeast through Canada, the Midwest, and a concentrated Texas...
Ticketmaster Partners with CashorTrade to Expand Face Value Resale
Ticketmaster announced a partnership with fan‑to‑fan resale platform CashorTrade to list eligible tickets at their original price. The integration combines Ticketmaster’s verification technology with CashorTrade’s marketplace, automatically capping listings at face value for select tours. The move expands Ticketmaster’s Face...
Wavy Gravy’s 90th Birthday Bash and Benefit Concert to Feature Cat Power, Steve Earle, Todd Rundgren, Peter Rowan and More
Wavy Gravy will mark his 90th birthday with a benefit concert on May 16 at the Masonic in San Francisco. The star‑studded lineup features Steve Earle, Todd Rundgren, Cat Power, Peter Rowan, Maria Muldaur and others, backed by a seasoned...
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Premiere Three New Grateful Dead Originals During Latest Reckoning Tour Stop
On April 7, folk duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings performed at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, North Carolina, as part of their Acoustic Reckoning Tour. The show featured a setlist drawn heavily from the Grateful Dead’s 1975 acoustic...
Bleachers Release “The Van” In Advance of Upcoming Tour
Bleachers, the Jack Antonoff‑led project, unveiled an extensive North American tour to promote its upcoming album *everyone for ten minutes*, slated for May 22 on Dirty Hit. The itinerary blends arena shows—including a return to New York’s Madison Square Garden—with intimate multi‑night...
Allen Toussaint’s ‘Songbook’ to Receive Deluxe Reissue with Unreleased Songs and Interviews
Craft Recordings will issue a deluxe reissue of Allen Toussaint’s 2009 live album *Songbook* on May 29. The expanded set adds 20 previously unreleased tracks, including live renditions of “City of New Orleans” and “Hi Lee Hi,” drawn from the...
MSG Entertainment Enters Talks for Sphere Concept in Tokyo
Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Japan’s SBI Holdings have entered negotiations to build a Tokyo version of the Las Vegas‑style Sphere, a massive immersive arena. The project is projected to cost between ¥350 billion and ¥500 billion (approximately $2.2‑$3.1 billion) and would seat...
Eggy Welcome Fruit Bats’ Eric D. Johnson and ALO’s Dan Lebowitz on the West Coast
Eggy wrapped up a three‑night West Coast run with Taper’s Choice, delivering surprise covers and reviving long‑shelved originals. Fruit Bats frontman Eric D. Johnson joined the Los Angeles show to perform his band’s “The Bottom Of It” and a Crosby,...
Stella Blue’s Band Announce Seventh Annual Free Dead in the Park Benefit Concert for Riverkeeper
Stella Blue’s Band announced the seventh Free Dead in the Park benefit concert, scheduled for May 12, 2024 at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park. The all‑ages event supports Riverkeeper, the nonprofit protecting the Hudson River, and will feature the band’s two‑set tribute...
High Sierra Music Festival Unveils Full 2026 Lineup
High Sierra Music Festival announced its full 2026 roster, moving to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley for its 34th edition from July 2-5. The lineup now totals 56 acts, featuring headliners such as reggae legends Steel Pulse, the...
Black Crowes Offer Bust Outs in Australia
The Black Crowes opened their 2026 Australian leg in Melbourne on April 2, debuting the new track “Profane Prophecy” from their March‑13 LP *A Pound of Feathers*. They also revived “Movin’ On Down the Line” (last played in 2013) and...
Phish Outline 10th Anniversary Celebration Of Phish: Riviera Maya
Phish announced its 10th‑anniversary Riviera Maya celebration, a four‑night festival from Jan 27‑30 2027 at Moon Palace Cancún, with all‑inclusive packages launching April 10. The event adds guest comedians to the traditional performances and offers resort lodging, transportation, top‑shelf drinks, and off‑site excursions. In...
Mike Gordon Welcomes Friends and Family for Hometown Show
Mike Gordon concluded his first solo tour with a hometown show at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont, featuring guest appearances by his teenage daughter Tessa, local singer Kat Wright, and longtime collaborator Scott Murawski. The performances highlighted collaborative renditions...
Futurebirds Confirm New Album Details, Prioritize Physical Media
Futurebirds will issue their first double‑album, *Far Out Country*, on June 5 via Dualtone Records, with the complete set debuting on vinyl. The record is split into *Far Out Country I* and *II*, each representing a sun‑lit daytime and a...
Trey Anastasio Announces New Acoustic Live Album
Trey Anastasio announced his new acoustic live album, *Live and Acoustic*, slated for release on Friday, April 3, via his independent label Rubber Jungle Records. The record captures performances from his sold‑out 2025 Spring Acoustic Tour, a 20‑show run that marked...
The Disco Biscuits Announce Two-Night Pennsylvania Outing with Eggy, Lespecial and DJ Marb Menthols
The Disco Biscuits have scheduled a two‑night concert at Heuser Park in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, for July 25‑26, 2026. Supporting acts Eggy, Lespecial and Trevor Weekz’s DJ project Marb Menthols will join the headliner, which will deliver two sets...