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Moe. Add Mishawaka Amphitheatre Dates
Jam band moe. announced a two‑night residency at Colorado’s Mishawaka Amphitheatre on August 21‑22, marking their first shows at the outdoor venue since 2024. Their debut at the Mishawaka dates back to 2004, when they headlined alongside Keller Williams. The band recently performed at Denver’s Ogden Theater, debuting Faces’ “Ooh La La” and reviving J.J. Cale’s “Cajun Moon,” the latter not played live since 2020. moe. will launch the next leg of their spring tour in Knoxville on May 7, continuing a busy national schedule.
Oregon Country Fair Drops 2026 Artist Lineup: The Rumble, Sierra Hull, Sam Grisman Project, Plus All-Star Tribute to Bob Weir
The Oregon Country Fair announced its 2026 lineup for the July 10‑12 event in Veneta, Oregon. The Main Stage will feature The Rumble, Sierra Hull, the Sam Grisman Project and an all‑star tribute to the late Bob Weir. The festival...
Grahame Lesh & Friends Add Tony Hall and John Kadlecik to Busted Down on Bourbon Street Lineups
Graeme Lesh & Friends announced that John Kadlecik will join the Tuesday show and Tony Hall will appear on Wednesday for the two‑night Busted Down on Bourbon Street concerts in New Orleans. The events run April 28‑29 at the Joy...
Widespread Panic Unveil 20th Installment of Archive Multi-Track Series: Vail 1996, Share Sonic Preview
Widespread Panic announced the 20th release in its multi‑track archive series, a two‑set collection of the Jan. 29, 1996 concert at Granton’s in Vail, Colorado. The show, part of the band’s Sit n’ Ski tour, features a mix of early‑career material and...
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Welcome Branford Marsalis During New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Set
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 25, showcasing songs from Hornsby’s freshly released album Indigo Park. The set featured a surprise appearance by saxophone legend Branford Marsalis, who joined the band for...
Suwannee Roots Revival Unveils 2026 Lineup: Trampled By Turtles, Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, Peter Rowan and More
Suwannee Roots Revival announced its 2026 festival, returning to Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, from October 8‑11 for its ten‑year anniversary. The four‑day event will feature headliners Trampled By Turtles, Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, Peter...
Moe. Debut Faces’ “Ooh La La” And Revive J.J. Cale’s “Cajun Moon” For the First Time Since 2020
On April 25, 2026, jam band moe. performed at Denver’s Ogden Theater as part of their Born to Fly Winter/Spring tour. The show marked the first live rendition of Faces’ “Ooh La La” and the revival of J.J. Cale’s “Cajun...
Sun, Sand & Soul Collaborations: Patterson Hood and Jason Isbell Reunite, Tedeschi Trucks Band Welcome Molly Tuttle
Longtime collaborators Jason Isbell and Patterson Hood reunited onstage at the Sun, Sand & Soul festival in Miramar Beach, Florida. Hood joined Isbell’s closing set to perform the Drive‑By Truckers classic “Outfit,” a song the band has not played since...
Old Crow Medicine Show to Release ‘Union Made’ in June
Old Crow Medicine Show will issue their new studio album *Union Made* on June 5 through Hartland Records and Firebird Music. The record, produced in the band’s East Nashville studio, opens with the single “My Side of the Mountain,” co‑written...
Maggie Rose Joins Gov’t Mule in Alabama
Gov't Mule’s spring tour stopped in Albertville, Alabama, where country‑rock singer Maggie Rose opened the show, marking a rare one‑off pairing after a week with Larkin Poe. The quartet delivered a marathon set that opened with a Tom Waits cover,...
Jesse Malin Confirms Final Extension of ‘Silver Manhattan’ Run, New Music Video “Hollywood Forever Cemetery”
Jesse Malin announced that his autobiographical stage show Silver Manhattan will play its final dates through May 10 at New York’s Bowery Palace. He also released a new single, “Hollywood Forever,” accompanied by a video directed by Marti Wilkerson that honors his...
Relix Staff Picks: Mikaela Davis, Julia Cumming, White Fence, Skerik, Evolfo and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist, powered by Qobuz, highlights Mikaela Davis’s new album “Graceland Way,” her fifth release described as “canyon country.” Recorded at Glendale’s UHF Studios, the record blends Laurel Canyon folk, psychedelic pop, and country twang, featuring guests...
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Introduce First-Time “Truckin'” Cover in New Orleans
Gillian Welch, David Rawlings and bassist Paul Kowert performed the second‑to‑last show of their Acoustic Reckoning Tour in New Orleans, debuting a live cover of the Grateful Dead’s “Truckin’.” The set blended classic Dead tracks from the 1981 *Reckoning* album...
Bill Callahan: My Days of 58
Bill Callahan has released his ninth solo album, "My Days of 58," marking his 20th record when the Smog catalog is included. The double‑album is billed as his most personal work, with diaristic lyrics that explore family, loneliness, and his...
Moonshiner’s Ball Unveils 12th Annual Artist Lineup: Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Béla Fleck, Fruition and More
The Moonshiner’s Ball returns Oct. 8‑11 to Rockcastle Riverside in Livingston, Kentucky for its 12th edition. The lineup features jam‑heavy acts such as Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Béla Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart, and genre‑bending groups like Fruition and BALTHVS. Organizers emphasize...
Steve Winwood Shares Statement on Traffic Bandmate Dave Mason’s Passing
Dave Mason, co‑founder of the 1960s rock band Traffic, passed away earlier this week, prompting a heartfelt Instagram tribute from longtime collaborator Steve Winwood. Mason’s early work on Traffic’s debut album “Dear Mr. Fantasy” and the follow‑up “Last Exit” helped...
Gov’t Mule and Larkin Poe Cover Jerry Garcia’s “Sugaree” In Missouri
Gov't Mule continued its spring tour with a split‑bill show in Chesterfield, Missouri, joining Americana duo Larkin Poe for a special collaboration. The two bands delivered an expansive 11‑minute rendition of Jerry Garcia’s “Sugaree,” featuring lap‑steel and guitar contributions from...
Six New Orleans Drummers, One Song: Toyesauce Premiere Behind-the-Scenes Video on the Making of Forthcoming Single “Feel The Rhythm”
Toyesauce is set to release its new single “Feel The Rhythm” on April 28, accompanied by a music video. The track was recorded with six legendary New Orleans drummers—Shannon Powell, Herlin Riley, Stanton Moore, Terence Higgins, Terrence Houston, and Alvin Ford...
Goose Revive “It Burns Within” And Cover the Grateful Dead and Chick Corea in New Orleans
Goose performed two nights at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre, reviving the rarely played “It Burns Within” and delivering covers of The Moody Blues, Chick Corea and the Grateful Dead. The set came a week before the city’s Jazz & Heritage Festival and followed...
Julian Lage: Scene Study with John Medeski, Derek Trucks and Nels Cline
Jazz guitarist Julian Lage released his new quartet album *Scenes From Above* on Blue Note in January, featuring organist John Medeski, drummer Kenny Wollesen and bassist Jorge Roeder. The nine‑track, 42‑minute record blends lyrical jazz with a singer‑songwriter sensibility, reflecting Lage’s long‑standing ties...
Prince’s Estate Releases Unheard Recording of “With This Tear”
Prince’s estate has issued “With This Tear,” an unheard piano ballad recorded in 1991 as a demo for Celine Dion. The track, newly mixed and mastered by Grammy‑nominated producer Chris James, was released through NPG Records and Legacy Recordings a...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Forecast ‘Future Soul’ Tour Dates in Japan After Welcoming Lukas Nelson in Texas
The Tedeschi Trucks Band announced a four‑night Japanese leg of its Future Soul tour, starting Nov. 15 in Nagoya and concluding with two shows in Tokyo. The announcement follows a Texas concert on April 17 where guest artist Lukas Nelson joined the band...
Relix Staff Picks: I’m With Her, Frog, Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize, They Might Be Giants, MALIA and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist, curated in partnership with high‑fidelity streamer Qobuz, highlights the latest releases across folk, electronic and alternative music. The centerpiece is I’m With Her’s new live collection, Sing Me Alive, which stitches together 20 performances from...
Toy Factory Project Tap Sam Bush for May Appearances
The Toy Factory Project announced that bluegrass legend Sam Bush will join its May 2026 spring tour, adding four live dates to the itinerary. Bush will appear on May 18‑19 at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, N.C., on May 20...
Listen: Railroad Earth Share New Single “Everything Keeps Changin’,” Featuring Greensky Bluegrass’ Paul Hoffman
Railroad Earth released the second single, “Everything Keeps Changin’,” from their upcoming album celebrating the band’s 25‑year anniversary. The track features Paul Hoffman of Greensky Bluegrass and is now streaming worldwide. It blends traditional bluegrass motifs with the group’s jam‑band...
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...
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,...