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Alison Brown, Steve Martin, and Tim O’Brien Release Touring Tribute ‘5 Days Out, 2 Days Back’

Banjoists Alison Brown and Steve Martin team up with bluegrass icon, vocalist/mandolinist Tim O’Brien, on their new single “5 Days Out, 2 Days Back,” their latest collaboration which will be included as part of a collection of songs by Brown and Martin to be released this year via Compass Records.

Martin’s lyrics tell a story familiar to all touring musicians of balancing life on the road with the pull of loved ones at home. Coupled with O’Brien’s warm, emotive vocals and Brown’s fresh yet familiar melody, the song has a modern sensibility while still connecting to bluegrass and folk traditions.

Martin says: “I’m so happy to be back playing with Alison, Tim O’Brien and all the great musicians I’m so fortunate to work with. “5 Days Out, 2 Days Back” is Alison’s and my tribute to all us road musicians.”

Brown thought from the start that O’Brien’s inimitable voice and rhythmic mandolin style would be a perfect fit for the song. “Tim is one of the all-time greatest singers in bluegrass. From the first demo we recorded together, he brought the perfect energy and spin to it, drawing on his many years of touring to bring the story to life.”

O’Brien comments: “Alison Brown and Steve Martin compress a year of a touring musician’s life into a few minutes on their new single. Our protagonist finds a path between the conflicting pulls of family and the road, plus I sing it really good!”

Rounding out the track is a band of bluegrass A-listers including Bryan Sutton (guitar, harmony vocals), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Todd Phillips (bass) and Vickie Vaughn (harmony vocals).

Chevelle Announces 2024 U.S. Summer Tour With Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society

Chevelle announce their highly anticipated return to the stage with special guests Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society for a summer tour across the U.S.

Produced by Live Nation, the 38-city tour kicks off on August 7 at Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, TX making stops across North America in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and more before wrapping up in Airway Heights, WA at BECU Live at Northern Quest on October 2.

HEADLINING TOUR DATES:
With Support from Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society
*Not a Live Nation Date

Thu Aug 07 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
Sat Aug 09 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
Sun Aug 10 – Kansas City, MO – VooDoo at Harrah’s Kansas City
Tue Aug 12 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
Thu Aug 14 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
Fri Aug 15 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Sat Aug 16 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater
Tue Aug 19 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
Wed Aug 20 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Toronto
Thu Aug 21 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE*
Sat Aug 23 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
Sun Aug 24 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Tue Aug 26 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
Wed Aug 27 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
Thu Aug 28 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Sat Aug 30 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
Sun Aug 31 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Wed Sep 03 – Raleigh, NC – The Red Hat Amphitheater
Thu Sep 04 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Fri Sep 05 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
Sun Sep 07 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Tue Sep 09 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle*
Wed Sep 10 – Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center
Fri Sep 11 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom*
Sat Sep 13 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
Sun Sep 14 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion*
Tue Sep 16 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Wed Sep 17 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
Thu Sep 18 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
Sat Sep 20 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan
Sun Sep 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Tue Sep 23 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
Fri Sep 26 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Sat Sep 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Sun Sep 28 – Redding, CA – Redding Civic Auditorium*
Tue Sep 30 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center
Wed Oct 01 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
Thu Oct 02 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest

Carlos Santana Adds Fall 2025 Dates to House of Blues Las Vegas Residency

Carlos Santana is excited to announce fall 2025 performances of An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live: Presented by SiriusXM at House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

The shows will take place this September and November, featuring unparalleled dynamic energy from Carlos and his band. Now in its 13th year at the intimate House of Blues, the residency is a must-see live experience for fans of the award-winning artist.

2025 Performances (all shows scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.):
May 2025: 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25 – on sale now
Sept. 2025: 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28 – just added!
Nov. 2025: 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16 – just added!

Foreigner Announces 2025 Canadian Tour Ahead of ‘Juke Box Hero, The Musical’

Foreigner will embark on a 2025 Canadian tour as a prelude to the launch of ‘Juke Box Hero, The Musical,’ set to go into production in 2026. Tickets go on sale on March 28th, available at ForeignerOnline.com.

Canadian legends 54.40 will be adding excitement to the tour with a set that includes “I Go Blind” and “Ocean Pearl” and other gems from their impressive repertoire.

Foreigner will welcome Canada’s own Geordie Brown as guest vocalist during their set. Geordie Brown is an award-winning singer and actor from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Brown has performed in theatres across Canada, originating the lead role in Foreigner’s Jukebox Hero: The Musical in Alberta in 2018 and Toronto’s Ed Mirvish Theatre in 2019. He has a long list of film and television credits including Jodi Picoult’s The Tenth Circle and Stephen King’s Bag of Bones. Brown is known as a theatre creator and director on Canada’s East Coast where he co-created Could I Have This Dance?, a new musical featuring the hits of international music icon and fellow Nova Scotian, Anne Murray.

Geordie proved himself worthy not only to audiences, but also to Foreigner’s leader and founder, Mick Jones, who had this to say; “I was most impressed by Geordie’s performances of ‘Juke Box Hero,The Musical’ in Canada. He is not only a consummate vocalist, but a verified Broadway actor to boot. We look forward to welcoming him at our shows on Foreigner’s 2025 Canadian tour.”

Canada is one of Foreigner’s most important markets, and the band set the tone back in 2006 with a national CBC New Year’s Eve live TV Broadcast. The low temperatures did not deter the hardy 8,000 Canadians that showed up at this outdoor concert beside Niagara Falls where the band remained ‘Hot Blooded’ throughout the event. Subsequently, Foreigner executed many tours of Canada and the fall of 2025 will bring their biggest one to date. As always, Foreigner is greatly looking forward to its time in Canada this year.

Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” and the worldwide #1 hit and member of Spotify’s exclusive Billions Club, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” Rock & Roll Hall of Famers FOREIGNER still rocks the charts almost 50 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard “Top 200” album success. Streams of FOREIGNER’s hits are over 15 million per week.

Canadian Tour Dates:

October
Tue, 21 St. John’s, NFL – Mary Brown’s Centre
Thu, 23 Sydney, NS – Centre 200
Fri, 24 Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
Sat, 25 Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre
Mon, 27 Montreal, QC – Place des Arts
Tue, 28 Ottawa, ON – The Arena at TD Place
Wed, 29 Kingston, ON – Centre Slush Puppie
Thu, 30 Sudbury, ON – Sudbury Community Arena

November
Sat, 01 Sault. St. Marie, ON – GFL Memorial Gardens
Sun, 02 Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium *
Wed, 05 Medicine Hat, AB – Co-op Place
Thu, 06 Cranbrook, BC – Memorial Arena *
Fri, 07 Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place

*54.40 will not be appearing at these shows

20 Artists Who Proved You Only Need One Album to Make History

Some artists burn bright and fast. They come into the world, drop a masterpiece, and vanish—leaving behind just one album to define their legend. No follow-up. No endless greatest hits tours. Just one shot, perfectly aimed.

Whether it was creative differences, tragic endings, or simply the feeling that they had said everything they needed to say, these artists and bands proved that one album can be enough to make a mark that lasts forever.

Here are 20 unforgettable one-album wonders who left us wanting more (and maybe that’s the point).

1. Jeff Buckley – Grace
A voice from another universe and a poetic spirit all his own. Buckley’s only studio album still feels like a sacred text for lost souls and dreamers.

2. Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
A blend of hip-hop, soul, and gospel so revolutionary it won 5 Grammys—and still influences everything from rap to R&B to pop today.

3. Sex Pistols – Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols
One album. One cultural detonation. Punk needed a manifesto, and the Pistols gave it to the world in snarling, sneering glory.

4. Derek and the Dominos – Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
Eric Clapton and Duane Allman poured their heartbreak into one sprawling, blues-soaked classic. “Layla” alone could have carried the legacy.

5. Young Marble Giants – Colossal Youth
Sparse, haunting, and ahead of its time, this quiet little album became a major influence on post-punk, indie pop, and bedroom recording culture.

6. Temple of the Dog – Temple of the Dog
Formed as a tribute, this grunge supergroup gave us one perfect album—and one unforgettable moment between Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder.

7. The La’s – The La’s
You’ve heard “There She Goes” a million times, but the whole album is a jangly, bittersweet gem that captures British indie at its purest.

8. Mother Love Bone – Apple
The band that almost was. Before Pearl Jam, there was Mother Love Bone, and their lone album hints at the huge sound that could have been.

9. Minor Threat – Out of Step
Hardcore punk boiled down to its purest, most ferocious form. In just one album, Minor Threat invented a movement.

10. Neutral Milk Hotel – In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
A surreal, lo-fi masterpiece whispered and shouted across dorm rooms everywhere. One record, and yet it changed indie music forever.

11. Operation Ivy – Energy
In 27 tracks and 36 minutes, these East Bay punks fused ska and hardcore into something joyful, furious, and unstoppable.

12. Blind Faith – Blind Faith
Eric Clapton again! Supergroups don’t always deliver, but this one—featuring Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker, and Ric Grech—gave us a blissful, bluesy rocketship of an album.

13. Vashti Bunyan – Just Another Diamond Day
An almost-forgotten folk record from 1970 that slowly grew into one of the most cherished cult albums of all time.

14. The Postal Service – Give Up
Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello accidentally made the ultimate indie-electro pop album—and then walked away with no sequel needed.

15. Rockpile – Seconds of Pleasure
Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds made magic together in this lean, punchy new wave rock band—and somehow only gave us one record.

16. The Exploding Hearts – Guitar Romantic
Power-pop perfection, delivered by a band taken from us far too soon. Every track sounds like a sweaty, youthful burst of hope and heartbreak.

17. Gnarls Barkley – St. Elsewhere
Sure, CeeLo and Danger Mouse both had other successes, but together they only made one album—and gave the world “Crazy” in the process.

18. Madvillain (MF DOOM & Madlib) – Madvillainy
One record, infinite impact. In just 22 tracks, they reshaped what hip-hop could sound like—dense, weird, brilliant.

19. The Modern Lovers – The Modern Lovers
Jonathan Richman’s proto-punk masterpiece: raw, awkward, heartfelt, and essential. The perfect bridge between the Velvet Underground and punk.

20. The New Radicals – Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too
One hit wonder? Maybe. But “You Get What You Give” is more than a jock jam—it’s one of the most joyful, cynical, and catchy blasts of late-’90s alt-pop around.

30 Musicians Who Made Lightning Strike Twice (Or More): Artists Who Found Success in Multiple Bands

They say catching lightning in a bottle is rare. So what do you call it when an artist does it again—with a whole different band? Some musicians are so talented, so versatile, or just so damn stubborn, they refuse to be defined by just one project. These are the artists who’ve pulled double (or triple, or quadruple!) duty across iconic bands and collaborations—and made every one count.

Here are 30 of the greatest musical shape-shifters who found real success in multiple groups. From alt-rock icons to synthpop legends, these artists prove that some people are just built to do more.

1. Dave Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Them Crooked Vultures)
He went from grunge’s fiercest drummer to one of rock’s last true frontmen. And just when we thought he was done, he gave us Queens of the Stone—wait, Them Crooked Vultures.

2. Josh Freese (The Vandals, A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters)
Drummer to the stars—and the most adaptable guy in the game. If your favorite band needed a tour savior, there’s a good chance Josh got the call.

3. Joe Walsh (The James Gang, Eagles, Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band)
He made classic rock radio twice as fun—first with “Funk #49,” then with “Life in the Fast Lane.” Also: he might be the funniest guy ever inducted into the Rock Hall.

4. Steve Winwood (Spencer Davis Group, Traffic, Blind Faith)
Teen prodigy, psychedelic explorer, and soulful solo star—Winwood is the guy behind multiple ’60s revolutions, with that unmistakable voice leading the way.

5. Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog)
A vocal powerhouse who brought gravitas to grunge, then built a bridge to post-grunge with Audioslave’s heavy grooves and melodic grit.

6. Paul McCartney (The Beatles, Wings, The Fireman)
If being in the most influential band ever wasn’t enough, he created some of the ’70s’ most hummable tunes with Wings—and still hasn’t stopped collaborating across genres.

7. Adrian Belew (King Crimson, Talking Heads, The Bears, Nine Inch Nails)
The guitar chameleon who added color to prog, punk-funk, and industrial alike. If you hear elephants screaming in your headphones, thank Belew.

8. Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, Tomahawk)
One voice, fifty personalities. Patton’s range is so wide, he might be in your jazz, metal, avant-garde, or soundtrack playlists without you realizing it.

9. Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Modest Mouse, The Cribs, Electronic)
Britain’s jangliest guitarist lent his brilliance to every band that needed a shot of shimmering melancholy or razor-sharp pop hooks.

10. Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz, The Good, The Bad & The Queen)
Britpop’s poet-turned-cartoon visionary. Albarn has never stopped expanding the sonic universe—whether behind a piano or inside a virtual band.

11. Jack White (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather)
He’s garage rock’s mad scientist—constantly inventing new supergroups with blues-soaked riffs and a splash of theatrical chaos.

12. David Crosby (The Byrds, Crosby, Stills & Nash, CPR)
The mustachioed harmony king found his voice—and three-part harmony magic—across generations, even forming bands within bands.

13. Neil Young (Buffalo Springfield, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Crazy Horse)
Folk-rock visionary, grunge godfather, and eternal wildcard—Neil’s second band was as legendary as his first, and his third helped birth a genre.

14. Guy Pratt (Pink Floyd [post-Waters], Roxy Music, Icehouse)
He’s the bassist who filled Roger Waters’ shoes—and then some—while also bringing rhythmic cool to synthpop and art rock alike.

15. Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle, Puscifer)
From existential prog-metal to dreamy alt-rock to the weirdest band on your playlist, Maynard is both cryptic and consistent.

16. John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin, Them Crooked Vultures)
The secret weapon of Zeppelin didn’t just vanish—he reemerged decades later with Grohl and Homme to remind everyone of his low-end brilliance.

17. Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure)
Synthpop’s founding father left one legendary band only to start two more. Every Clarke project comes with hooks for days and beats for years.

18. Eric Clapton (The Yardbirds, Cream, Derek and the Dominos, Blind Faith)
Slowhand somehow joined every legendary British blues band and still found time to pen the most heartbreaking song ever written—Layla.

19. Peter Gabriel (Genesis, solo career)
Prog’s theatrical frontman left to become one of pop’s most humanistic innovators. His second act was just as groundbreaking—and often more emotional.

20. Kim Deal (Pixies, The Breeders)
From indie rock legend to alt-radio staple with “Cannonball,” Deal made her voice—and basslines—essential in two wildly influential bands.

21. Stephen Malkmus (Pavement, The Jicks)
He left the lo-fi kings of indie behind only to evolve into a guitar-slinging psych poet with The Jicks. Still weird. Still wonderful.

22. Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead, Old & In The Way, Jerry Garcia Band)
Not just a jam-band god—Garcia’s bluegrass, folk, and solo projects showed a soulful side beyond the acid haze.

23. Norah Jones (solo, Puss n Boots, The Little Willies)
From jazz-pop darling to alt-country side projects, Norah’s voice and charm adapt effortlessly to every genre she steps into.

24. Les Claypool (Primus, Oysterhead, Claypool Lennon Delirium)
The weirdest bassist alive thrives on collaboration, even if you’re part Phish (Trey Anastasio) or part Beatle (Sean Lennon).

25. Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, Prophets of Rage)
That wah-wah pedal didn’t stop at Rage. Morello brought activist shredding to every lineup he touched—and even subbed in for Springsteen.

26. Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys, The Arcs)
From dirty blues-rock to dreamy psychedelia, Auerbach keeps the riffs coming in whatever band he’s fronting today.

27. Tony Levin (King Crimson, Peter Gabriel Band, Liquid Tension Experiment)
The Chapman Stick master appears wherever rhythm meets imagination. If your favorite prog artist needed a bassist, Levin was already there.

28. Alison Krauss (Union Station, Robert Plant collaborations)
Bluegrass royalty with crossover power—her duet album with Plant won five Grammys and proved harmony knows no genre.

29. Alex Lifeson (Rush, Envy of None)
He didn’t retire quietly—Lifeson brought his textured guitar genius to Envy of None, showing he’s still pushing boundaries after Rush.

30. Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes, Middle Brother)
The thinking person’s roots rocker is just as compelling in a supergroup setting, helping merge classic Americana with modern indie vibes.

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M.S. Rau Unveils Rare Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina, a Self-Playing Violin and Piano Marvel

Imagine walking into a room and hearing three violins and a piano perform in perfect unison — without a single musician in sight. The Hupfeld Phonoliszt-Violina is a reminder of how art and invention can dance together. In a world of AI and auto-play, it’s comforting to know that more than a century ago, people were already dreaming up ways to fill a space with music and wonder.

The Cybertronic Spree Shred Mortal Kombat Theme in Epic Metal Cover

It’s not every day that robots, nostalgia, and pure rock energy collide—but when they do, it sounds like this. The Cybertronic Spree’s metal cover of the Mortal Kombat theme is a love letter to every kid who grew up with arcade dreams and air guitar solos.

Jamie Dupuis Performs Haunting Harp Guitar Cover of Pearl Jam’s “Black”

Sometimes, music doesn’t need words to say everything. Jamie Dupuis sitting alone in the woods with his harp guitar, pouring emotion into Pearl Jam’s “Black,” is one of those rare moments where nature, melody, and feeling align.

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