Snoop Dogg headlined the grand opening of the F&M Bank Amphitheater on June 6, 2026, and the whole night felt less like a tour stop than a reunion the city had been waiting on for years. Kurupt was there. So was Lady of Rage, Tray Deee, RBX, Soopafly, Tha Eastsidaz, OT Genasis, Kalvin Love, and Ray Vaughn, plus a rotating cast of guests I gave up trying to keep a mental list of somewhere around the third surprise appearance. By the time Mayor Rex Richardson walked out to hand

Vana Liya's set at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa on June 4, 2026 asked listeners to slow down and enjoy the moment. The venue, a longtime fixture of Orange County's live music scene, provided the kind of close up setting that suited her music well.

Were there any particular events or emotions that shaped the songwriting? Definitely. One of my biggest criticisms of my lyrics have always been a lack of specificity. With everything happening in the world, I definitely wanted to speak to that with some clarity. Songs like Sanctuary Cities and The Reckoning are direct indictments of what is happening in America right now with the grotesque hypocrisy of "Christians" vilifying refugees in spite of the notion that their alle

On June 14, 2026, Moe and Umphrey's McGee performed together at Casino Ballroom in Hampton, NH. The sold-out show drew several thousands of fans and was an incredible night of Jam Band heaven. At 8:15 p.m. the psychedelic rock band Moe hit the stage. The group played with high energy and passion. Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Al Schnier (guitar, vocals, keyboard), Chuck Garvey (guitar, vocals), Vinnie Amico (drums), Jim Longhlin (percussion) and Nate Wilson (keyboard) were terr

Some gigs are all about spectacle. Towering stage productions, blinding lights and walls of amplifiers. Others strip everything back and remind you that great songs don't need any of that. Lzzy and Joe's opening night of their UK unplugged tour at Glasgow's Garage was exactly that – an intimate evening built on incredible musicianship, storytelling and the unmistakable connection they've built with their fans over the years.

This festival was chaotic in the best way possible. Everyone was so eager to see the set times unveil at 11. So many people lined up to see if the band on their shirt was playing today. The scramble of last-minute planning what stage you’ll be at when brought us back to the carelessness we had as kids.

There is something special about seeing a band on the rise in a venue like King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, and this show Lakeview show felt exactly like that. Before the headliners took the stage, Dundee rock outfit Red Vanilla did a fantastic job of warming up the crowd. Their fantastic set quickly got people in the mood and set the tone perfectly for the night ahead. By the time they left the stage, the crowd was ready and waiting for what was to come.

Dexter and the Moonrocks played at Woolys in Des Moines, I.A. June 11th, 2026, to a sold-out house. Joined by supporting bands, High June and Fox N Vead. Together these bands blur the lines between genres like country, southern rock, grunge, and folk in a magically unique way. The show opened with High June, a high energy, five-piece band from Eastern Carolina. The type of energy they bring to the stage you'd be hard pressed to believe they're an opener.

With Passage, Shawn James delivers another powerful collection of songs that blends folk, blues, soul, and rock into a deeply personal listening experience. The album showcases the raw storytelling and unmistakable vocals that have become hallmarks of James’ career while exploring themes of perseverance, transformation, and self-discovery. Released on June 12, 2026, Passage marks the latest chapter in an already impressive catalog.