AmericanaFest 2025 celebrated roots, rock, and community at its finest. Laney Jones ignited the stage with fearless indie-rock, Robert Randolph delivered jaw-dropping blues, Brandi Carlile shared candid wisdom, and the Old 97’s earned a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement nod from Rosanne Cash. John Fogerty closed the night with his sons by his side, while rising star Medium Build held the audience rapt. From buzzing bars to the Mother Church, AmericanaFest proved why it remains the heart of Nashville each September.

Ringo Starr and his All-Star Band brought a night of peace, love, and classic hits to the sold-out Chicago Theatre, with fans singing along to every song while multi-generational musicians like Steve Lukather, Hamish Stuart, and Colin Hay shined alongside the legendary drummer and singer.

A Sunday to remember. Karina Rykman brought the funk, Dark Star Orchestra honored the Dead, and Umphrey’s McGee closed with an epic Pink Floyd tribute.

Bruce Dickinson cut through blazing guitars with commanding vocals, was backed by a thunderous “Frankenstein” drum solo, and sent the crowd wild with the unforgettable roar: “Scream for me, Phoenix!”

A cross-section of ‘70s and ‘80s radio favorites hit the stage in Phoenix, as Christopher Cross, Men at Work, and Toto played to a packed and appreciative crowd.

The Red Clay Strays swept through Chicago like a Southern storm, unapologetically their own. Under the lights of the Salt Shed, genre lines blurred, hearts stirred, and a band once rooted in Alabama proved they now belong to the world.

Tedeschi Trucks Band reaffirmed their reputation in Phoenix with a set that proved exactly why they’re essential live music.

After a well-earned break and a wave of solo successes, UK folk-rock favorites Holy Moly & The Crackers returned to their roots with an electrifying performance at The Cluny in Newcastle. Blending powerhouse musicianship, deep fan connection, and genre-defying flair, the band proved their legacy is far from finished.

In a career-spanning performance, The Black Keys celebrate 25 years of reinvention live in Chicago.

Keb’ Mo’ and special guest Shawn Colvin lit up The Celebrity Theatre with humor, heart, and blues magic, leaving a sold-out Phoenix crowd dancing, laughing, and longing for more.

Rediscovered live recordings by Cannonball Adderley and Miles Davis explore the intertwined legacy of jazz and blues in Black American music history.

Southern Avenue played a rare small-venue show at Garcia’s in Chicago, offering a set shaped by personal stories, tight arrangements, and longtime chemistry. This review and photo gallery captures the energy of the night and the crowd that gathered to take it in.