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.

Two decades after the VFW shows and suburban battle-of-the-bands, the bands that soundtracked a coming-of-age brought the same scrappy charm, and a little more wisdom, to Summerfest 2025.

American Blues Scene brings you a massive exclusive gallery and full recap of the 2025 Chicago Blues Festival—from the Ramova Theater kickoff to Kingfish’s electrifying Saturday-night finale.

Influenced by author George Saunders’ philosophy—“If it’s not fun, don’t do it”—Scheffler embraced a new creative rhythm and rediscovered his voice after two decades away from music.

In this concert review from the 2025 Dave Koz & Friends at Sea cruise, Jonathan Butler’s Uplifted: Gospel at Sea show brings powerful gospel performances, smooth jazz stars, and heartfelt testimony to the World Stage aboard Holland America’s Rotterdam.