Since the days of yore, San Francisco has been a breeding ground, a safe haven and a mecca for some of live music’s most captivating acts. Music is deeply intertwined in the culture of the Golden Gate City and is not just enjoyed, but honored by many of the locals. Seeing, playing, listening to live ...view article

The story goes something like this' The [latter day] Band "officially" disbanded in 1998, following the death of bassist Rick Danko. At the time, legendary vocalist/drummer/mandolin player/actor Levon Helm was contending with a major crisis of his own; aggressive treatment for throat cancer ...view article

NEWPORT, RI, March 30, 2011 – An exciting mix of folk music's founding voices and modern favorites highlights the 52^nd edition of the Newport Folk Festival® when it returns to Newport's Fort Adams State Park ...view article

Iconic singer, songwriter, guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member BOB WEIR has announced plans for a special once-in-a-lifetime performance ...view article

There is lots of chatter among the Republicans saying that Obama didn't accomplish anything in his first 2 years in office and/or throughout his term.  And although, I'm not saying everything that Obama has done is perfect, I do feel it necessary to point out the truth about ...view article

The String Cheese Incident announces today that in 2011 they will be bringing back the always highly anticipated Winter Carnival. Set for Thursday, March 10, Friday, March 11, and Saturday, March 12 at the amazing 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, CO, ...view article

Rothbury, Mich. ­– Electric Forest and THUMP, VICE’s electronic music channel, announce the launch of “Electric Forces”  - a unique music festival activation where U.S. Military Veterans and Electric Forest festivalgoers will share their stories of renewal in ...view article

February 8, 2012 -- Today, Dark Star Orchestra is thrilled to announce the band’s first Jamaican excursion entitled ‘Jam in the Sand.’  The event is anchored by a partnership with Island Gigs, who will be hosting the event at the five-star, adults-only, all-inclusive Breezes ...view article

David Gans is, arguably, the quintessential journeyman on the jamband scene. Best-known as long-time host and producer of the widely-syndicated Grateful Dead Hour radio show, Gans is also a respected music journalist and the author of several books, including Playing in the Band: An Oral History ...view article