Additional events

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.

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.

Fur Peace Productions is back with its 2025 Concert Series at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio, marking the return of exceptional live music to Southeast Ohio after the sale of the Fur Peace Ranch. The series kicks off July 6 with Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project, followed by Hot Tuna Acoustic and Suzy Bogguss with Jorma Kaukonen. Tickets go on sale February 18 for these intimate, historic performances at one of Ohio’s finest venues.