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Bob Barth's One Night Stand to Spotlight LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at South Coast Repertory

Tune in to Bob Barth's ONE NIGHT STAND on WFMU's Sheena's Jungle Room for exclusive conversations with top-tier guests, including Eric D. Johnson of Bonny Light Horseman, and a spotlight on LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at South Coast Repertory.

Club Passim Will Celebrate Chris Smither's 80th Birthday With A Night Of Performances

Club Passim has announced a special event to celebrate Chris Smither’s 80th birthday with performances by New England artists.

The Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame Presents THE SONG IS STILL BEING WRITTEN: THE FOLK MUSIC PORTRAIT PROJECT

Discover 'The Song Is Still Being Written: The Folk Music Portrait Project' at the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, showcasing portraits and stories of influential folk musicians.

Barry Schneier Set To Release Photo Book, THE SONG IS STILL BEING WRITTEN

Internationally renowned photographer Barry Schneier captures Boston's unique and impacting folk music scene in his new book 'The Song is Still Being Written', set to be released on September 5.

Bruce Katz Band, Caitlin Canty, And Steve Sweeney Announced At Spire Center For Performing Arts

Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, MA has announced upcoming shows featuring Bruce Katz Band, Caitlin Canty, and Steve Sweeney. Enjoy diverse performances in an intimate setting.

Eddy Lee Ryder Unveils Latest Single 'Bad Decisions'

With the release of her first full-length album on the horizon, Eddy Lee Ryder unveils her newest single, “Bad Decisions,” on June 6, 2024, which is coincidentally the birthday of the heartbreaker who inspired the tune. Synthesizing timeless songcraft and dramatic introspection, Sweet Delusions will be available everywhere on July 19, 2024. Listen to a new single now!

Louisa Stancioff to Embark on Summer Tour for 'When We Were Looking' Album

Maine-based indie folk singer/songwriter Louisa Stancioff has announced that she will embark on a 18-date summer tour in support of her Yep Roc Records debut, When We Were Looking. Beginning June 21 in Falmouth, MA, she will co-headline six shows in the Northeast with the Oshima Brothers followed by six Western U.S dates supporting labelmates Blitzen Trapper. A complete list of dates is below, and tickets are now on sale.

Victoria Indie Rockers R.mason Share New Single 'Velvet Shade'

Victoria Indie Rockers r.mason release their new single VELVET SHADE. Discover their latest musical offering and get a taste of the unique sound that sets them apart in the indie rock scene.

The Steel Wheels Release New LP 'Sideways'

Virginia-based Americana pioneers The Steel Wheels have released new album Sideways via the band's own Big Ring Records. Produced by Sam Kassirer (Lake Street Dive, Langhorne Slim, Josh Ritter), Sideways is at once a meditation on the nonlinear nature of personal growth and a joyous celebration of life.

Zach Bryan, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler Childers, Neil Young Top All-Star Music Lineup For Bourbon & Beyond

The lineup includes Zach Bryan and Cody Jinks on Saturday, and Tyler Childers and My Morning Jacket on Sunday, along with Matchbox Twenty, The National, Whiskey Myers, Black Pumas, The War On Drugs, The Beach Boys, Mt. Joy, Fleet Foxes, Young the Giant, Maren Morris, The Head and the Heart, Melissa Etheridge, Teddy Swims, and many more.

Fantastic Cat Comes To City Winery Boston Next Month

FANTASTIC CAT comes to City Winery Boston on November 15. Learn more about the upcoming concert here!

Lillian Leadbetter Will Release Debut Album 'State of Romance'

Leadbetter has been creating and performing her own music for a decade. She studied at Berklee College of Music before earning a bachelor's degree in anthropology and music from the University of Vermont. Citing influences from Anaïs Mitchell and Josh Ritter to Lana Del Ray and Phoebe Bridgers, she’s creating a sound that’s already drawing notice.

Stage Schedule Revealed For 30th XPoNential Music Festival

The three-day 2023 XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru, produced by Philadelphia public radio station WXPN in partnership with the Camden County Board of Commissioners, will feature 24 artists performing on two stages from Friday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Sept. 24.

Club Passim to Celebrate 25 Years of Campfire Festival Labor Day Weekend

Club Passim’s annual Campfire Festival returns for its 25th year with 67 artists on the lineup. A festival set up to highlight Boston’s extensive folk music scene, the lineup is loaded with familiar acts like Rose Polenzani, Liv Greene, Hank Wonder and rising stars like junior rail transit, Genesis Fermin and Nicolas Emden.

Interview: Margaret Cho of MARGARET CHO LIVE AND LIVID! at The Fitzgerald Theater

Beginning with her early days on the scene in SoCal, comedian Margaret Co has always been the Agent Provocateur of stand up. Never one to shy away from a difficult, or even 'taboo' topic, there is no subject off limits. Her socially aware brand of comedy has made her both a thought leader as well as a teacher to those with open minds and open hearts.

Jenny Owen Youngs Releases 'Knife Went In'; Second Single From Forthcoming Album 'Avalanche'

Jenny Owen Youngs releases her second single “Knife Went In” from her forthcoming highly-anticipated fourth studio album Avalanche. “Knife Went In” is an exploration of vulnerability in early stages of relationships and finding common ground in shared wounds, with Youngs’ gentle voice gliding smoothly over looping nylon-stringed guitar.

Jenny Owen Youngs to Release New Album 'Avalanche'

Alongside the album announcement,  Youngs has released the title track “Avalanche” with a stunning visualizer she curated of found archival footage of, fittingly, avalanches. Additionally, she released a live performance video of “Avalanche” featuring Jenny alongside Peter Silberman of The Antlers. Plus, check out tour dates!

Gregory Alan Isakov Shares New Song 'Before the Sun'

Produced by Isakov and Andrew Berlin (Descendents, Rise Against) and recorded at Isakov’s studio outside of Boulder, Appaloosa Bones is his first new album in five years. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates! Special guests for the tour include Shovels & Rope, Damien Jurado, Lucius, The Milk Carton Kids, and Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers.

ROCK OF AGES, CAMELOT & More Lead Philadelphia's May 2023 Theater Top Picks

Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. May 2023's top picks include Rock of Ages, Camelot and more.

Gregory Alan Isakov Extends 2023 Headline Tour

Gregory Alan Isakov will continue his headline tour through this fall with newly confirmed shows at Chicago’s Chicago Theatre, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium (two nights), Atlanta’s Tabernacle (two nights), Washington DC’s The Anthem, Philadelphia’s Franklin Music Hall, Boston’s Roadrunner (two nights) and New York’s Beacon Theatre.