Regardless of how one celebrates Halloween, most can agree that there’s always a hint of darkness in the air at this time of year.
Author: American Blues Scene Staff
Warren Haynes’ beloved Christmas Jam returns to Asheville on December 13th for its 33rd year, marking an especially meaningful homecoming after Hurricane Helene. This year’s lineup features Warren Haynes & Friends, Stone Temple Pilots, MJ Lenderman & The Wind, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, and a Phil Lesh tribute with Haynes, Grahame Lesh, Jimmy Herring, John Molo, and Jason Crosby.
Don’t miss a milestone year for American blues icons: Jorma Kaukonen’s 85th birthday tour, rare Hot Tuna shows, and the historic release of ‘Reno Road.’
Over 150 artists from 34 countries will perform at FAI’s 38th annual conference, themed Rise Up, celebrating global folk traditions and activism. Headliners include GRAMMY winners Lost Bayou Ramblers and Terrance Simien, protest icon Ramy Essam, and genre-spanning talents from across the world. The event, set for Jan 21–25, 2026, promises a powerful Second Line of Song in the heart of New Orleans.
Blues roots run deep in Glenn & Oria’s fresh take on a classic.
Omnivore Recordings has released two more demos from the upcoming box set ‘You Can’t Hip A Square,’ offering a rare window into Doc Pomus’ early songwriting process and collaborations.
ZZ Top delivers the fireworks on July 4 with From The Top (1979–1990), a limited-edition collection from Rhino High Fidelity (Rhino Hi-Fi) that trails the Texas trio on the road to worldwide fame. Following the first volume’s sellout last year, the sequel features five albums from the height of the band’s mainstream success. From The Top (1979–1990) includes Degüello (1979), El Loco (1981), Eliminator (1983), Afterburner (1985), and Recycler (1990). Lacquers for each album were AAA cut from the original stereo master tapes by Kevin Gray and pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl at Optimal. The albums are housed in a faux-leather slipcase, and the collection is limited to 3,000 individually numbered copies. The collection is…
The Americana Music Association has revealed the nominees for its 24th annual Honors & Awards, spotlighting standout artists like The Mavericks, Sierra Ferrell, MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee, and Gillian Welch & David Rawlings. Winners will be announced September 10 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium as part of AMERICANAFEST’s 25th anniversary celebration.
The 11 Guys Quartet return with “All The Things He Did To You”—a stark, soul-stirring new single that turns heartbreak into testimony, with drummer Chuck Purro’s vocals delivering both lament and reckoning.
This free, family-friendly event transforms the Pike into a vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community—featuring everything from soulful guitar and harmonica-driven blues to zydeco, funk, and jazz. With standout performances by Rick Franklin, Sol Roots, Anthony “Swamp Dog” Clark, Everyday Everybody, and Little Red & The Renegades, this year’s festival is a heartfelt tribute to the artists and sounds that keep the blues alive and thriving in the nation’s capital.