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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, and JBL stage monitors that toured Egypt with the band in 1978. The collection also offers signed photographs, original Stanley Mouse artwork, and a Zildjian crash cymbal from crew chief Ram Rod’s estate. Bidding is live as collectors race to own a piece of rock‑history.
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...
Billy Strings Confirms Fall Tour
Bluegrass star Billy Strings announced a 14‑city fall tour running from September 18 to December 11, featuring a blend of arena venues and intimate theatres across the United States. The schedule kicks off in Denver’s Ball Arena, moves through major...
Gov’t Mule Debut Bob Seger and Joe Walsh Covers in Denver
Gov’t Mule opened its 2026 tour at Denver’s Mission Ballroom, featuring frontman Warren Haynes and a temporary lineup change with drummer Terence Higgins covering for Matt Abts. The set included the traditional “Railroad Boy,” originals like “After the Storm,” and...
On The Verge: Boy Golden
Winnipeg musician Liam Duncan, performing as Boy Golden, has rapidly ascended the Canadian music scene. His 2023 album *For Jimmy* captured Contemporary Album of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, while the 2024 follow‑up *For Eden* earned a...
Ruthie Bandit Plots Goose Madison Square Garden Afterparties
Indie‑jam quartet Goose will headline Madison Square Garden on June 19‑20, 2026, marking a follow‑up to their sold‑out debut last summer. Dayglo Presents is extending the event with after‑parties featuring Ruthie Bandit, formerly Rivka Ruth, at nearby Hill Country BBQ....
Goose Honor Bob Weir with “One More Saturday Night” To Support Jam for Cam at Benefit Festival
Indie jam band Goose headlined the seventh annual Jam in the Streets benefit festival in Athens, Georgia on March 28, 2026. The band delivered a full set plus an encore featuring a rare cover of the Grateful Dead’s “One More...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Conclude Beacon Theatre Residency with Full ‘Future Soul’ Sweep and Help From Friends Jaimoe, Warren Haynes and...
American blues‑rock collective Tedeschi Trucks Band wrapped its 10‑night Beacon Theatre residency in New York on March 28, 2026, delivering a complete run‑through of their sixth studio album, Future Soul. The finale featured an all‑album set followed by an eclectic...
Student Driver: George Porter Jr. On His Orchestral Debut, New Projects in Motion and Rediscovered Meters Tracks
George Porter Jr., the 78‑year‑old New Orleans funk legend, will make his long‑awaited orchestral debut on April 8 with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, performing classic Runnin’ Pardners songs and a new string composition titled “Strings from the Heart.” He is...
Relix Staff Picks – March 27: Flea, Courtney Barnett, Irreversible Entanglements, Parlor Greens, Paul McCartney and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist highlights a wave of new releases, led by Flea’s debut jazz album Honora, which he composed, arranged and performed on bass while fronting a trumpet‑centric ensemble. The experimental collective Irreversible Entanglements issued their sixth record...
Dark Star Orchestra Confirm Summer Tour
Dark Star Orchestra announced a summer tour featuring 15 dates, primarily on the East Coast, beginning June 11 at BankNH Pavilion in New Hampshire. The itinerary includes two‑night engagements at Tree House Brewing in Massachusetts and The Rooftop at Pier...
Taper’s Choice End 1.0 Era with Dave Harrington at Big Ears
American jam supergroup Taper’s Choice closed the first phase of its career with a farewell performance at Knoxville’s Big Ears Festival, marking guitarist and producer Dave Harrington’s final show. The set opened and closed with the band’s signature “Dave Test,”...
Telluride Jazz Festival Confirms 2026 Lineup: The Disco Biscuits (Powered Down), Lettuce, Don Was, Robert Randolph and More
The Telluride Jazz Festival announced its 2026 lineup, slated for August 7‑8 at the town’s historic park campground. Celebrating its 49th edition, the event embraces a “Tradition and Evolution” theme, featuring twelve acts that blur jazz, funk, jam, and sacred‑steel...
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard’s CAVS Shares “First Light,” Previewing Solo Album ‘Sojourn’
Michael “CAVS” Cavanagh, the drummer for King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, has unveiled “First Light,” the second single from his upcoming solo album Sojourn. The track arrives ahead of the album’s April 24 release on the independent label p(doom...
Premiere: Andy Thomas Introduces Himself as the ‘Highway Junkie’
Andy Thomas, longtime Americana collaborator, launches his solo debut "Highway Junkie" on March 27, 2026. The 12‑track album, recorded in a week with Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools producing, fuses Southern rock, honky‑tonk and country‑blues. Lyrics chronicle blue‑collar struggles, freedom,...
Bruce Springsteen to Perform at No Kings Rally in St. Paul
Bruce Springsteen announced he will perform at the No Kings rally in St. Paul on March 28, joining a nationwide protest against authoritarianism. He will debut his protest anthem “Streets of Minneapolis,” which condemns ICE’s violent actions in Minnesota. The...
Listen: Mikaela Davis Releases Third Single “Starlite Tonite” Off Her Forthcoming LP ‘Graceland Way’
American singer‑songwriter Mikaela Davis has released the third single, “Starlite Tonite,” from her upcoming album Graceland Way, slated for an April 24, 2024 release. The track showcases her growing partnership with co‑writer John Lee Shannon and blends folk‑rock intimacy with...
Altın Gün Confirm First North American Tour Since 2023
Altın Gün announced a 15‑date North American tour running from September 6 to 26, marking the band’s first U.S. and Canadian shows since 2023. The itinerary spans major markets on the West Coast, Midwest, Northeast and Canada, with Alex Maas of...
Listen: Gregg Allman Band Live Album ‘Great As Ever’ Previewed by First Single “Don’t Want You No More”
Gregg Allman's posthumous label Sawrite Records will issue *Great As Ever: Live In Philadelphia ’86* on April 10, featuring a previously unreleased 13‑track concert recorded January 11, 1986. The first single, a live rendition of “Don’t Want You No More,”...
Oteil & Friends Expand Tour, Add New Appearances Slated for August
Oteil & Friends announced six additional concert dates for early August, extending their summer tour from Asheville, N.C. to Canandaigua, N.Y. The new stops include venues in Nantucket, South Deerfield, Nashua, Jay (Vermont) and Lincoln Hill Farms. The expanded itinerary...
National Independent Talent Organization Comments on “Critical Gaps” In Live Nation Antitrust Settlement
The National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) has issued an open letter urging state attorneys general to tighten the recently announced Live Nation antitrust settlement. NITO highlights five critical gaps, including weak ticket‑data provisions, a limited 15% service‑fee cap only at amphitheaters,...
CaveFest Shares 2026 Artist Lineup: Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project, Keller & The Keels,...
CaveFest has unveiled its 2026 lineup, slated for October 10‑11 at The Caverns in Grundy County, Tennessee. The festival will feature headliners Gillian Welch and David Rawlings alongside the Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project, complemented by 16 additional acts...
The Doobie Brothers Announce North American Walk This Road Tour
The Doobie Brothers have unveiled a North American leg of their "Walk This Road" tour, kicking off on September 26, 2026 in Ohio and wrapping up on October 21 in Florida. The itinerary supports their 2025 studio album Walk This...
Tedeschi Trucks Band Welcome Cyndi Lauper and More at the Beacon
The Tedeschi Trucks Band continued its seven‑night Beacon Theatre residency, debuting the full tracklist from their freshly released album *Future Soul*. The second set featured a surprise appearance by Cyndi Lauper on a blues cover, followed by guest spots from...
Bob Wagner to Release Debut Solo Album, Previewing Material on Tour as Part of Mike Gordon’s Band
Vermont‑based guitarist Bob Wagner will issue his first solo album, I’ve Been Down, on June 12 through RPF Records. The 10‑track record, recorded at The Studio Nashville, features contributions from Sturgill Simpson’s guitarist Laur Joamets, Oliver Wood and Jano Rix....
Nick Cassarino Will Debut New Trio Tonight
Guitar virtuoso Nick Cassarino will unveil his new Nick Cassarino Trio at Soho Live in Manhattan tonight. The lineup features his brother Josh on drums and bassist Sen Raines, delivering a fresh, groove‑driven set. The performance previews original material slated...
Relix Staff Picks – March 20: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Band of Horses, Gladie, Robert Lester Folsom, Adam O’Farrill and More
Relix’s weekly Staff Picks playlist spotlights the most compelling new releases, with this edition featuring Tedeschi Trucks Band’s highly anticipated sixth album, *Future Soul*. The band describes the record as their most focused work yet, blending funk, punk, folk and...