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The String Cheese Incident Introduce New Material During Texas Weekend of Just Keep Spinning Tour
The String Cheese Incident kicked off its Just Keep Spinning Tour in Texas, debuting new songs each night from May 28‑31. The band premiered “The Lightning Sky” in San Antonio, followed by “Star” in Austin, the instrumental “Fête Tama” in Houston, and “Got To Be You” in Dallas. All four shows sold out, underscoring strong fan demand. The tour now moves to Crested Butte, Colorado, on June 3‑4.
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country Nod To Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead with Kanika Moore and Cris Jacobs
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country headlined the Maybe It Was the Roses Music Festival in Ventura, California, delivering a set steeped in Grateful Dead lore. The performance featured guest vocalists Cris Jacobs and Kanika Moore on classic Garcia Band numbers like...
Americanafest Unveils Latest Additons to 2026 Artist Lineup
Americanafest announced its 2026 artist lineup, featuring a blend of veteran and emerging Americana performers. The five‑day festival runs September 15‑19 in Nashville, Tennessee, with tickets now on sale. Headliners include Melissa Etheridge, Judy Collins & Friends, Benmont Tench, and...
Trey Anastasio: Trey Anastasio Live And Acoustic
Trey Anastasio’s newly released *Live and Acoustic* compilation, recorded last year, showcases his evolving solo acoustic catalog alongside reimagined Phish classics. The album features stripped‑down versions of songs such as “Lost in the Pack,” “A Little More Time,” and the...
Accepting Song Requests: The Disco Biscuits to Reunite with Original Drummer Sam Altman
The Disco Biscuits announced a special reunion show featuring founding drummer Sam Altman, who will sit in for a brief set on Thursday, June 11 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. The band invited fans to suggest songs through...
Jaimoe to Perform with Friends of the Brothers
Allman Brothers Band co‑founder Jaimoe will join the Southern‑rock collective Friends of the Brothers for a series of shows, kicking off on June 13 at the Warehouse at FTC in Fairfield, Connecticut. The partnership follows the death of former guitarist Dickey Betts...
Guster’s Adam Gardner and Jon Fishman Join Pete Kilpatrick Band in Maine
Guster’s Adam Gardner and Phish drummer Jon Fishman joined the Pete Kilpatrick Band for a full set in Portland, Maine, during Bernie Sanders’ Fight the Oligarchy tour. The show featured Guster classics, a David Bowie cover and a mash‑up of Guster’s “Center...
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Kick of Memorial Day Weekend with “Summertime Blues,” Special Guest and More
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) launched Memorial Day weekend with a high‑energy set on the Stone Pony’s outdoor Summer Stage in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The quintet wove together Grateful Dead classics, an Allman Brothers instrumental, and a rare Van...
Relix Staff Picks: Ed O’Brien, Bill Orcutt & Mabe Fratti, Bleachers, Marisa Anderson, Thomas Dollbaum and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist, now streamed through Qobuz, highlights the most compelling new releases of the past seven days. The centerpiece is Ed O’Brien’s sophomore solo album Blue Morpho, a four‑year project that fuses psychedelic folk with symphonic ambience and...
Maggie Rose Reveals Second ‘Half Moon’ Preview, New Single “Gentle Man”
Maggie Rose has released a second preview from her forthcoming album Half Moon, the ballad “Gentle Man.” Co‑written with producer Lawrence Rothman, the track delves into compassionate masculinity and serves as a dedication to her unborn son. The song follows...
Grace Potter Adds New Tour Dates
Four-time Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter Grace Potter has expanded her summer tour, adding four new shows in July and August. The added dates—July 5 in Aspen, July 6 in Bellvue, Colorado, July 7 in Denver, and July 10 in Henderson, Nevada—bring the itinerary to eight performances...
Watch: The String Cheese Incident Preview Forthcoming Docuseries ‘Into The Incidents’
The String Cheese Incident has launched a four‑part docuseries, "Into The Incidents," on the streaming platform nugs as of May 21. The series pulls back the curtain on the band’s rehearsal space, known as "The Lab," revealing songwriting sessions, recording work,...
Listen: Grace Potter Previews New LP ‘Trespasser’ with First Single “Love Me Not”
Grace Potter announced her seventh studio album, Trespasser, slated for release on August 21 through independent label Thirty Tigers. The 10‑track record is introduced by the lead single “Love Me Not,” which blends stripped‑down soul, cosmic country, and hard‑rock elements....
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country Unveil First Live Album, ‘Ryman to Robert’s,’ with “Blame the Train”
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country announced its first live album, “Ryman To Robert’s,” slated for release on August 28 through Retrace Music. The double‑disc set compiles the full 18‑song performance at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and selected cuts from an after‑show at...
The Rolling Stones Will Not Tour in 2026
The Rolling Stones announced their next studio album, Foreign Tongues, slated for a July 10 release on Capitol Records. Produced by Andrew Watt, the record follows 2023’s Hackney Diamonds and includes guest spots from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Steve Winwood and...
Dave Matthews Band Welcome Fiddler Jake Renick Simpson, Play “Snow Outside” For First-Time Since 2015 and Debut “All That I...
Dave Matthews Band performed at Austin’s Moody Center, featuring guest fiddler Jake Renick Simpson on several songs. The set included a rare revival of "Snow Outside," the first time the track was played since September 2015, ending a 481‑show gap....
47th Blues Music Awards Celebrates Tedeschi Trucks Band, Buddy Guy, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and More
The Blues Foundation held its 47th Annual Blues Music Awards in Memphis on May 7, presenting 26 honors to both legacy acts and emerging talent. Ronnie Baker Brooks was named B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, while D.K. Harrell captured Album of the Year...
Chuck Leavell Will Join Randall Bramblett Band Featuring Nick Johnson in Georgia
Chuck Leavell, longtime Rolling Stones keyboardist and former Allman Brothers member, will join the Randall Bramblett Band featuring Nick Johnson for a one‑off concert on June 6 in Roswell, Georgia. The show is part of From the Earth Brewing Company’s Back...
Dave Matthews Band Bust Out Rarities at Tour Opener
Dave Matthews Band launched its first full 2026 tour in Texas, playing two back‑to‑back shows at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion. The band surprised fans by resurrecting several long‑shelved tracks, including the unreleased "Cha Cha,"...
Sit-Ins Continue at Goose’s Viva El Gonzo
Goose’s second‑year Viva El Gonzo festival in San José del Cabo featured three stages and a packed lineup, including Jim James, Leisure, and the host band. The Main Stage opened with a Nirvana‑tribute set by Mihali and lespecial, followed by Jim James’ acoustic...
Bella White at Bowery Ballroom (A Gallery)
Bella White took the stage at New York's Bowery Ballroom on May 8, 2026, delivering new songs from her forthcoming album A Sign In The Weather, slated for release on June 5. The set featured a full band—including Sam Gelband and Gina Leslie—and was...
Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and Rhino Records to Put on Grateful Dead Tribute Night Honoring 6/11/76 at Boston...
The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, partnering with Rhino Records, will host a Grateful Dead 50th‑anniversary tribute on June 11 at Boston’s historic Boch Center Wang Theatre Grand Lobby. The event commemorates the band’s iconic 6/11/76 Boston Music Hall...
Goose Begin Second Viva El Gonzo with Special Guests and a Sit-In with The Disco Biscuits
Indie‑jam quartet Goose launched the second annual Viva El Gonzo festival in San José del Cabo, Mexico on May 7. The opening day featured sets by Kitchen Dwellers, Mikaela Davis, Cory Wong and Dogs in a Pile before Goose delivered a two‑set...
Grahame Lesh & Friends Highlight Phil Lesh-Penned Rarities, Debut “Shaman’s Song” At Brooklyn Bowl New York
Grahame Lesh & Friends opened a four‑city East Coast run at Brooklyn Bowl, delivering a two‑set show packed with Phil Lesh rarities and a brand‑new composition, “Shaman’s Song.” The set featured deep cuts from the 2002 *There and Back Again* album,...
Nathaniel Rateliff & Friends Set to Celebrate Rateliff’s Tenure as Newport Folk Festival Steward
Longtime Newport Folk Festival performer Nathaniel Rateliff has been appointed the inaugural Newport Folk Steward, a role created in 2024 to recognize artists who safeguard the festival’s heritage. His three‑year term, running through 2026, will culminate in a “& Friends”...
Blackberry Smoke Enlist Jamey Johnson, Steve Earle, Margo Price and More for High Tide Getaway in Mexico
Southern rock outfit Blackberry Smoke is launching its second‑annual High Tide Getaway, a concert‑vacation at the all‑inclusive Dreams Sapphire Resort in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, from Dec 4‑8 2026. The event will feature three performances by the host band plus a star‑studded lineup...
Great South Bay Music Festival Details Bob Weir Tribute with Members of Infamous Stringdusters, Dark Star Orchestra, Leftover Salmon and...
The Great South Bay Music Festival will take place July 23‑26, 2026 at Shorefront Park in Patchogue, New York. The four‑day event features a diverse roster, from punk‑rock act The Used to jam legends Gov’t Mule and My Morning Jacket....
ShoalsFest 2026 to Host Drive By Truckers and Jason Isbell Reunion, Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jeff Tweedy, S.G. Goodman...
Jason Isbell’s ShoalsFest announced its 2026 lineup, returning to Florence’s McFarland Park on October 3‑4. The festival will feature two headline sets, including a rare reunion where Isbell and the Drive‑By Truckers will perform their 2003 *Decoration Day* album in full—their...
Bonnaroo Reveals Kesha-Hosted Superjam Lineup Featuring Margo Price, Grouplove, Mountain Grass Unit, Chromeo and More
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival announced its 2026 SuperJam, headlined by pop star Kesha under the title “Kesha Presents: SuperJam Esotérica: The Alchemy of Pop.” The collaborative set runs June 13 from 8:45‑10:30 p.m. in the This Tent and features guests...
“I Even Ask Directions of the Lightning”: Alex Koford Talks Unreleased Robert Hunter Lyrics and the Ethos of “Mercury”
Alex Koford, a self‑taught Bay Area musician with jazz‑trumpet and opera lineage, has been mentored by Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh since his early days at Terrapin Crossroads. Lesh handed Koford a cache of unreleased Robert Hunter lyrics themed around...
Listen: Grateful Dead Preview ‘Steal Your Face (50th Anniversary Remaster)’ with “Black-Throated Wind”
The Grateful Dead’s double‑live album *Steal Your Face* will be issued as a 50th‑anniversary remaster on June 26, featuring a newly cleaned‑up version of the 1974 Winterland recordings. A preview of the set, the iconic track “Black‑Throated Wind,” was released today, highlighting...
Listen: Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. Release ‘The Offering’
Bassist Oteil Burbridge and vocalist Lamar Williams Jr. have issued their first collaborative album, The Offering, an eight‑track collection recorded in December 2024 at Iceland’s Flóki Studios. The project grew from banjo‑learning exercises Burbridge developed in his home studio, which...
Premiere: John Mailander’s Forecast Deliver Potent Adaptation of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s “Little Wheel Spin and Spin”
John Mailander’s ensemble Forecast has released a striking cover of Buffy Sainte‑Marie’s 1966 protest song “Little Wheel Spin and Spin.” The single drops ahead of the group’s independently issued EP *Little Wheel // Hope Looming*, scheduled for May 8. Featuring vocalist...
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Tap Branford Marsalis, Warren Haynes and Alecia Chakour in New Orleans
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) returned to New Orleans for a Jazz Fest‑style show, featuring guest appearances by vocalist Alecia Chakour, saxophonist Branford Marsalis, and Gov’t Mule frontman Warren Haynes. The set blended Grateful Dead staples with surprise covers, including...
Watch: Dave Matthews Band Invite St. Vincent to Join on Talking Heads Cover in Memphis
On May 3, Dave Matthews Band invited indie‑rock star St. Vincent onstage at Memphis’ Riverbeat Music Festival. The pair performed a two‑song set, opening with the DMB‑era track “Spoon” and then delivering a rare live cover of Talking Heads’ “Burning Down the...
The Meters Host Warren Haynes, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and Oteil Burbridge at Reunion Show
The Meters reunited at New Orleans’ Saenger Theater on May 2, 2026, delivering their first performance since 2017 and honoring the late Art Neville. Co‑founders George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli, Zigaboo Modeliste and Cyril and Ivan Neville played a set of classics,...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Turn in Mini Allman Brothers Band Reunion at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Welcome Jaimoe, Warren...
The Tedeschi Trucks Band opened the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 3, 2026, as part of their Future Soul Tour supporting their sixth studio album. Their set blended new‑album tracks with blues staples and featured surprise guests Teddy Swims...
Gov’t Mule Welcome Jackie Greene for Grateful Dead and Neil Young Covers, Honor Late Dave Mason During Encore
Gov’t Mule closed its 2026 spring tour at New Orleans’ historic Orpheum Theater on May 1, featuring guest guitarist‑singer Jackie Greene. Greene joined for a rare Neil Young cover and a Grateful Dead rendition, adding fresh dynamics to the set. The...
Banda AL9 Premiere “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” And “She Calls Me Love (2026 Mix),” Appear on Live From Relix...
Brazilian indie duo Banda AL9 released a fresh cover of the Rubinoos’ 1978 hit “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” and a 2026 remix of their own song “She Calls Me Love” through Wicked Cool Records. The releases were filmed for Relix’s...
Warren Haynes Unveils ‘Dreams & Songs’ Symphonic Live Album with “Banks of the Deep End”
Warren Haynes has captured his 2019 Dreams & Songs symphonic live series in a new album, recorded with the 64‑piece Asheville Symphony Orchestra. The release opens with an expansive orchestral rendition of Gov’t Mule’s staple “Banks of the Deep End,”...
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country Unleash Big Batch of First-Time Covers, Welcome Grahame Lesh, George Porter Jr., Al Schnier and More...
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country delivered a landmark show at New Orleans’ Civic Theatre, featuring a slew of first‑time covers and high‑profile guests. The set opened with three originals before rolling into surprise renditions of “Respect,” “Iko Iko,” and a Grateful...
Angine De Poitrine: Vol. II
Quebec duo Angine de Poitrine turned a viral KEXP livestream into a breakout moment, releasing their second album *Vol. II* in mid‑2026. The six‑track record blends hyper‑complex microtonal math rock with high‑energy fuzz, drawing comparisons to King Gizzard’s *Flying Microtonal Banana*....
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Expands 2026 Lineup: Sierra Ferrell, Old Crow Medicine Show, St. Paul & The Broken Bones,...
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion has expanded its 2026 lineup to feature more than 50 acts, celebrating its 25‑year anniversary. The three‑day festival will run Sept. 11‑13 in the twin cities of Bristol, Virginia, and Bristol, Tennessee, under the banner of...
Widespread Panic’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Set Time Shifts to 2 P.m. Due to Weather Concerns
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival announced a last‑minute schedule change on Thursday, April 30, moving Widespread Panic’s performance to 2 p.m. at the Fair Grounds Race Course, 2½ hours earlier than the original 4:30 p.m. slot. Organizers cited impending showers and thunderstorms...
Aron Magner: Deadtronica Rising (and Others Tales of Improvisational Evolution and Curiosity)
Aron Magner, keyboardist for The Disco Biscuits, is spearheading multiple Grateful Dead‑centric projects, including the electronic‑leaning Deadtronica debut with Cloudchord and the jazz‑focused SPAGA Plays Dead album. He performed with Grahame Lesh & Friends at New Orleans’ Joy Theater and...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Welcome Todd Smallie in Raleigh, Announce Newport Folk Festival Performance
Tedeschi Trucks Band wrapped the first leg of their 2026 Future Soul tour with a high‑energy show in Raleigh, North Carolina, featuring a surprise appearance by longtime bassist Todd Smallie. The set highlighted new tracks from their sixth studio album, including...
Garaj Mahal Confirm New Orleans and Midwest Dates
Garaj Mahal, the jam‑fusion outfit that faded after 2010, announced a 2026 tour after reviving in 2018 and releasing their first album in 15 years, *Rotifer*, in 2025. The band will debut new material at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage...
Rex Foundation Details The Music Never Stops/A Tribute to Bob Weir Benefit Concert Featuring Dark Star Orchestra, Melvin Seals &...
Dark Star Orchestra will host a two‑night benefit concert, “The Music Never Stops, A Tribute to Bob Weir,” at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on July 31 and August 1. The shows honor the late Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist while raising funds...
Dogs in a Pile Debut The Meters, Allen Toussaint and Stevie Wonder Covers in New Orleans
Dogs in a Pile performed a midnight set at New Orleans’ Toulouse Theatre, debuting three new covers—The Meters’ “Cabbage Alley,” Allen Toussaint’s “Last Train,” and Stevie Wonder’s “Love Having You Around.” The set also featured fan favorites like “Unfocused,” “The...
Dave Matthews Pens New Song for ‘Papertown’
Dave Matthews has written an original song titled “Papertown” for a documentary about the town of Canton, North Carolina. The track, released in the film’s teaser, features vocals by country singer Sierra Ferrell and fiddle work from Sara Watkins of...