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Raleigh’s Bluegrass Live! lineup is released
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has announced the lineup for September’s Bluegrass Live! festival. Sierra Ferrell; Steep Canyon Rangers with special guests Chatham County … Continued
Spirit of the Suwannee Roots Revival lineup is posted
Mid-October always means the Suwannee Roots Revival at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, and the initial lineup has been released. Headliners Old Crow … Continued
DJ Williams Band Summer Tour Kicks Off in NOLA
What do you do if you’ve just finished your 21-date Spring Tour? Why, of course you launched your 26-night Summer Tour. That’s how DJ Williams … Continued
Hayes and the Heathens visit Gainesville
Long-time friends embarking on their first formal tour together stopped in Gainesville for an outdoor show at Heartwood Soundstage . Texas native Hayes Carll has … Continued
Ajeva’s Pink Floyd Set at Fort20 Fest: VIDEO
Ajeva, a progressive jam funk quintet from St. Petersburg, played two sets at Fort20 Fest at Sunrise Sands Beach Resort in Fort Pierce. We are … Continued
Brothers After All at Fort20 Fest: AUDIO
The Fort20 Fest just wrapped up at Sunrise Sands Beach Resort in Fort Pierce, Florida. Great archivist Butch Almberg was there, and he has shared his … Continued
Paul Thorn at Heartwood Soundstage
In addition to being a great singer/songwriter, Paul Thorn is an entertainer. The Mississippi native’s sets are filled with stories from his childhood, growing up … Continued
Magnolia Roads Hoedown IX at The 5 Spot April 27: Number Nine
Magnolia Roads family and friends return to The 5 Spot for Magnolia Roads Hoedown IX for three more amazing nights of music with an enormous … Continued
Magnolia Roads Hoedown IX at The 5 Spot April 26: Tribute to the ’70s
Magnolia Roads family and friends return to The 5 Spot for Magnolia Roads Hoedown IX for three more amazing nights of music with an enormous … Continued
Magnolia Roads Hoedown IX at The 5 Spot April 25: Made in Nashville
Magnolia Roads family and friends return to The 5 Spot for Magnolia Roads Hoedown IX for three more amazing nights of music with an enormous … Continued
Resonate Suwannee: The Woods Are Alive with the Sound of Music… and Magic!
Resonate Suwannee made its fourth appearance at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park April 4-6, and it was spectacular. All of the elements were … Continued
The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival: a Florida gem
The 28th annual Gamble Rogers Folk Festival turned out to be a wonderful weekend with fantastic weather and the best lineup they’ve had in a … Continued
Florida Americana Music Festival This Weekend in Brooksville
Florida Sand Music Ranch in Brooksville will be home to the Florida Americana Music Festival April 18-21. This great event features 43 artists over the … Continued
The Motet, lespecial & Anthill Cinema: St. Petersburg 03/23
[Feature image by James Ketch. Many thanks to friends who shared photos for this review.] The Motet and lespecial rolled into Jannus Live in St. … Continued
‘Mutts’ Pays Tribute to Elvis Presley’s 1956 Debut LP
Patrick McDonnell has done it again. McDonnell is the creator of the Mutts comic strip, now in its 30th year of publication. The strip centers … Continued
Joe Marcinek’s Jazz Funk Summit Relocated to L.A.
Joe Marcinek has relocated his Dead Funk Summit entourage to Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach April 28. The relo came as a result of the … Continued
Abstract Citizen, La Lucha: Perfect Pairing at The Far Forest
Thirty music fans. A dozen great songs. Eight fabulous musicians. Two bands. One amazing venue. And one spectacular night of music. That’s the short version … Continued
Fort20 Fest Back for Loads More Funk & Jam & Deep Grooves
The third annual Fort20 Fest returns to Sunrise Sands Beach Resort in Fort Pierce, Florida, presented by Treasure Coast Live! Get ready for three days … Continued
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Putting the Focus Where It Belongs
Barely a third of the way into his 32-song, nearly three-and-a-half-hour performance at the KIA Forum (April 4), Bruce Springsteen attempted to unfurl a rather … Continued
AJ Lee and Blue Summit at the Cat’s Cradle
California’s AJ Lee and Blue Summit are touring the south, and that brought them to the legendary Chapel Hill venue Cat’s Cradle. While they are … Continued