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Colorado jams, on the road. Catch #Sqwerv in a city near you this fall:
Sqwerv Shares New Single "Is It Right Is It Wrong" Ahead Of 20-Date Fall Tour
Colorado jam quartet Sqwerv will head out for a 20-date tour this fall including a two-show hometown Halloween run in Denver.
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The #Prince 'Muppets Tonight' episode shows 'the Artist' finally letting his guard down, lightening up, and sounding comfortable for a change. You've got to see this:
You've Got To See This: Prince Is "Normal, Just Like The Next Guy" With The Muppets
Prince was widely perceived as a particularly "serious" artist, but his appearance on 'Muppets Tonight' saw him finally lighten up.
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#NealCasal captured these songs at home in the late '90s on an Otari 8-track analog tape recorder. They remained on their original tape reels for 25 years before being unearthed. Lead single "Muscatine" arrives today with a video featuring footage from that era. Watch:
12 Previously Unheard Neal Casal Songs Set For Release As 'Book Of Stories'
A collection of fully realized home recordings by the late Neal Casal have been unearthed and prepared for release as 'Book of Stories.'
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All four members of #TalkingHeads will reunite onstage to celebrate the #SiriusXM channel's launch, but don't hold your breath for them to play music.
Talking Heads To Launch SiriusXM Radio Channel Ft. Guest DJ Sets By Trey Anastasio, More
Talking Heads will celebrate their limited-run SiriusXM radio station with a live interview featuring all four members.
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#WarrenHaynes is still a man in motion. "If I only did one thing all the time, I'm sure I would get frustrated with it and stagnate. But there's so many things going on that there's always a source of inspiration." Full interview:
Warren Haynes Is Still A Man In Motion
At 66, Warren Haynes isn't slowing down. The longtime Allman Brothers guitarist talks about his new live album and what keeps him inspired.
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Sturgill Simpson reflected on how Bob Weir helped spark his rebirth as Johnny Blue Skies. "This has been the best three years of my life...and I owe a lot of it to that man.”
Sturgill Simpson Eulogizes Bob Weir During Return To The Bay Area
During a tour stop in Berkeley, CA, Sturgill Simpson reflected on the role Bob Weir played in his rebirth as Johnny Blue Skies.
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"Well, there’s always hope, as it’s said, and that’s about all there is at this point I’m afraid." —Claude Coleman Jr. on the possibility of future #Ween shows
Ween Drummer Claude Coleman Jr. Shares Update On Band's Hiatus
Ween drummer Claude Coleman Jr. offered a status update on the band's indefinite hiatus during an Ask Me Anything on the band's subreddit.
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Rodrigo y Gabriela's Rodrigo Sánchez recalls going from "closed-minded metalhead" to #PinkFloyd fan in the latest installment of 'The Best Band I Ever Saw Live.' Full story:
The Best Band I Ever Saw Live
Rodrigo Sánchez, 1/2 of Mexican acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, recalls going from closed-minded metalhead to Pink Floyd fan.
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Metallica has extended its 'M72 World Tour' into 2027 with a fresh batch of North American stadium dates featuring support from Limp Bizkit and Swedish theatrical metal Avatar. Details: liveforlivemusic.com/news/metalli...
Metallica Sets 2027 North American Stadium Shows With Limp Bizkit & Avatar
Metallica has extended its 'M72 World Tour' into 2027 with a fresh batch of stadium shows featuring support from Limp Bizkit and Avatar.
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After decades of avoiding his hits, John Mellencamp has made peace with his past. John Mellencamp Isn’t Running From John Cougar Anymore:
John Mellencamp Isn't Running From John Cougar Anymore
For years, John Mellencamp avoided the hits he released as John Cougar. Before he could embrace his past, he had to find his true identity.
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Robert Plant & Saving Grace have joined the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass lineup, filling in for Alison Krauss & Union Station as Krauss takes a period of vocal rest. Read more: liveforlivemusic.com/news/robert-...
Robert Plant & Saving Grace To Step In For Alison Krauss & Union Station At Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2026
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass announced Robert Plant will fill in for Alison Krauss, who was advised by doctors to take a period of vocal rest.
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Todd Snider Way rules. Todd Snider Is Getting A Street Named After Him For His 60th Birthday:
Todd Snider Is Getting A Street Named After Him For His 60th Birthday
Nashville will dedicate Todd Snider Way to the late singer-songwriter on what would have been his 60th birthday.
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The seven-date #TreyAnastasioBand fall tour includes re-opening night at Jersey City, NJ's historic #JerseyTheatre and two previously announced arena shows with #BillyStrings.
Trey Anastasio Band Announces Fall Tour
Trey Anastasio Band will head out on a run of theater tour dates ahead of its two-night arena run with Billy Strings this fall.
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#JerryGarcia Band played "Lay Down Sally" 53 times, but this one is special. Hear Jerry Garcia Band’s Smoking “Lay Down Sally” From Shoreline Amphitheatre 1993:
Hear Jerry Garcia Band's Smoking "Lay Down Sally" From Shoreline Amphitheatre 1993
Jerry Garcia Band played Eric Clapton's "Lay Down Sally" 53 times, but this one from Shoreline Amphitheatre in 1993 was something special.
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#AnginedePoitrine performed a new song during its debut on #TheTonightShow. Don't even try to pronounce its title... Watch:
Angine de Poitrine Debuts New Song On 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
Angine de Poitrine performed new song "Zugzegk on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.' Watch the full video.
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Spin Doctors will perform their landmark debut album, 'Pocket Full of Kryptonite,' in its entirety across the U.S. to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Details: liveforlivemusic.com/news/spin-do...
Spin Doctors Announce 2027 'Pocket Full Of Kryptonite' 35th Anniversary Tour
Spin Doctors will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their debut album, Pocket Full of Kryptonite, with an extensive U.S. tour.
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Big Ears Festival will deliver another eclectic lineup in 2027, ranging from Norah Jones to Meat Puppets and Thundercat to Sleaford Mods. Full lineup & tickets:
Big Ears Reveals 2027 Lineup: Jeff Tweedy, Robert Glasper, Jim James, Norah Jones
Big Ears Festival will take over downtown Knoxville, TN with a far-reaching 2027 lineup ft. Nathaniel Rateliff, Thundercat, and more.
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After hosting immersive residencies from legendary musical acts, Sphere has announced a very different kind of headliner: Oprah Winfrey. Details: liveforlivemusic.com/news/the-nex...
The Next Act Playing Sphere Is... Oprah?
Oprah Winfrey is headed to Sphere for "an immersive symphony of awe, wonder, and joy" featuring Jacob Collier and other special guests.
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As excitement builds for the first joint shows #TreyAnastasio and #BillyStrings have ever announced, revisit their long, varied history of not giving fans a heads up ahead of time:
Trey Anastasio & Billy Strings: A Timeline
The Divided Sky benefits with Trey Anastasio and Billy Strings are their first announced collabs, but they've been trading sit-ins for years.
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Some people take a “birthday week.” Others claim a “birthday month.” #BuddyGuy gets a whole birthday tour, and deservedly so. Joe Bonamassa Crashes Buddy Guy’s 90th Birthday Tour At Hollywood Bowl
Joe Bonamassa Crashes Buddy Guy's 90th Birthday Tour At Hollywood Bowl
Attendees at the Hollywood Bowl got an unexpected gift on the Buddy Guy 90th birthday tour with a surprise sit-in by Joe Bonamassa.
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Texas' reprobate sons the #ButtholeSurfers came home for a partial reunion Austin. Butthole Surfers’ Gibby Haynes, Paul Leary, King Coffey Reunite At Austin’s LEVITATION:
Butthole Surfers' Gibby Haynes, Paul Leary, King Coffey Reunite At Austin's LEVITATION
Core Butthole Surfers members Gibby Haynes, Paul Leary, and King Coffey reconnected in the band's home state of Texas.
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“I don’t usually celebrate album anniversaries... But this album, that turns 20 today, changed my life.” Read John Mayer's reflections on 20 years of 'Continuum' and the creative pivot that redefined his career. liveforlivemusic.com/features/joh...
John Mayer Looks Back On 20 Years Of 'Continuum': "This Album Changed My Life"
John Mayer marked the 20th anniversary of his landmark album 'Continuum' by looking back at how the record shifted his trajectory.
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Little Feat kicked off the fall leg of its 'The Last Farewell Tour' with a stacked weekend of sit-ins in Nashville & Asheville. liveforlivemusic.com/news/little-...
Little Feat Welcomes Marcus King, Maggie Rose, Vince Herman, More To Reignite 'The Last Farewell Tour'
Little Feat kicked off the fall leg of 'The Last Farewell Tour' with a parade of special guests in Nashville and Asheville.
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Inspired by world music rhythms, The String Cheese Incident's new single "Fête-Tama" showcases Jason Hann on the African talking drum over a four-on-the-floor dance beat. Read more: liveforlivemusic.com/news/new-rel...
The String Cheese Incident Leans Into Global Influences On New Single "Fête-Tama"
The String Cheese Incident pairs its signature electro-funk fusion with African percussion on a new dancefloor-ready single, "Fête-Tama."
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