It was 30 years ago today that the world was robbed of one of the most prolific and influencial musicians of all time.  John Lennon was murdered in front of his New York City apartment by Mark David Chapman on 12/8/1980 but his music lives on and continues to inspire new generations.

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Having just wrapped up a monumental fall tour, Umphrey’s McGee today announces early 2011 tour plans. The band will begin their winter adventures with their 4th annual destination event, this year in sunny Mexico, where 1000 fans will join them for the sold-out Mayan Holidaze. Soon after, Umphrey’s ...view article

Greensky Bluegrass has had an incredible summer so far.  The Kalamazoo, MI-based ‘newgrass’ quintet tours nationally and were recently featured at the Rockygrass Festival in Lyons, CO, on the main stage at the legendary Grey Fox Festival in upstate New York and performed in front ...view article

When we think about those special places that have been carved out by nature, seemingly for the purpose of “becoming” musical venues, our first thoughts run to the magical vistas of places like the Gorge, Red Rocks and Mountainview.  But perhaps the most magical of these places is ...view article

The time of year has come again for STS9’s annual stop at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Since their first performance in 2003, the band has made Red Rocks a home away from home having played the venue over 10 times now with a total supporting cast of nearly 30 cutting edge acts in their ...view article

Beginning January 13th, Wakarusa will be traveling around on a quest to locate some of the best musicians this country has to offer.  At every stop on the tour, several bands will compete in a regional talent showcase. The winner of each showcase, as decided by the fans in attendance, will receive ...view article

Keller Williams releases his first-ever all-covers collection, amusingly titled Thief, on May 25, 2010. Recorded with the Keels—husband and wife duo Larry and Jenny Keel—Thief includes songs originally written and recorded by as wildly diverse an assemblage as anyone’s ...view article

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

Los Lobos, the Grammy-winning East L.A. band, announces the release of their brand new studio album, Tin Can Trust, to hit streets on August 3, 2010. With Tin Can Trust—Los Lobos’ first release for Shout! Factory and first collection of new original material in four years— the venerable ...view article