CHICAGO — Downtown Greenville’s music scene is getting a major upgrade with the opening of Seratonic Venue & Lounge, a 300-seat performance space that blends high-quality live music with upscale comfort. Located inside the AC Hotel on Main Street at Camperdown Plaza, the venue is designed to be as versatile as it is stylish…
CHICAGO — For Austin musician Bob Schneider, the annual Blues on the Green concert series is more than just a performance — it’s a deeply personal tradition. Ten years ago, he played the event shortly after his daughter’s birth, looking out at a crowd of nearly 20,000 while a friend held his newborn above the…
CHICAGO — Music lovers, it’s time to mark your calendars: the Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival 2025 returns to Zilker Park for two thrilling weekends — October 3–5 and October 10–12. Whether you’re aiming to score tickets or plan your weekend lineup, here’s what you should know to make the most of it. Ticket…
CHICAGO — Burning Man 2025 will once again turn Nevada’s Black Rock Desert into a temporary city of art, community, and self-expression from August 24 to September 1, 2025. This year’s event promises an unforgettable experience for creative adults and women who want to combine self-discovery, artistic inspiration, and a safe, empowering environment. Key Event…
SAN DIEGO — Jazz icon Jeannie Cheatham, the trailblazing pianist, composer, and co-founder of the Sweet Baby Blues Band, is showing no signs of slowing down as she celebrates her 98th birthday. Known for her swing, boogie-woogie, and blues mastery, Cheatham’s vibrant energy remains as magnetic as ever. A Life Steeped in Music Born in…
DETROIT – Beloved jazz singer-songwriter Michael Franks is making his return to the Motor City, performing at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Aug. 16, in a concert presented by Hollywood Casino at Greektown. Known for his smooth tenor voice and sophisticated lyrics, the 80-year-old artist is also teasing new music…
CHICAGO — Folk legend Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land” has long been embraced as a patriotic classic, but its origins tell a more complex story. Written in February 1940 while Guthrie was in New York City, the song was initially a direct response to the overwhelming popularity of Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America.”…
CHICAGO — The Berkshire summer arts scene recently offered two powerhouse celebrations of contemporary and experimental music — Tanglewood’s Festival of Contemporary Music and MASS MoCA’s Bang on a Can Loud Weekend. Together, they presented an ambitious cross-section of today’s most adventurous sounds. Tanglewood’s Bold Focus on Mexican Music This year’s Festival of Contemporary Music…
SAN FRANCISCO — The legendary Outside Lands music festival has returned to Golden Gate Park, transforming the urban oasis into a vibrant, three-day celebration of music, gastronomy, and unique moments as part of this year’s largest independently owned festival in the U.S. With over 110 artists across eight stages, attendees are in for a sensory-packed…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Music lovers are gearing up for the third annual LAUNCHPAD concert series, set to take over Big Spring Park West from September 5–7 as part of Huntsville Music Month. The three-night festival has quickly become a signature tradition, bringing together local, regional, and national artists across genres — from smooth jazz to…