Billy Strings Debuts New Original in Tampa, Bruce Springsteen Revives Clash Cover
New Trey Anastasio Acoustic Date, Paul McCartney to Appear on 'SNL' Season Finale
Relix Daily
April 09, 2026
April 9, 2026
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Last night, Wednesday, April 8, Billy Strings arrived at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla., to deliver the fourth installment of his ongoing Spring Tour. Prior to hitting the road, the fast-fingered picker made it known that he and his band put in hours at the studio in preparation for their next album, which, in turn, has informed first-time setlist additions at each one of their resulting performances, including the latest midweek entry.
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band rolled into Los Angeles on Tuesday for another performance on their Land of Hope and Dreams tour. Onstage at the Kia Forum, Springsteen and his tireless backing band presented another three-hour show charged with urgent political messages and featuring frequent sit-ins from special guest Tom Morello.
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Trey Anastasio has added an additional date to his upcoming acoustic tour. On June 17, the Phish frontman will make an appearance at Grand Rapids, Mich.’s Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, bringing his live itinerary to a new total of 16 shows.
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Hornsby talks about finishing up his final co-writes with Robert Hunter and working with Bob Weir on one of his last recordings.
Bonnie Raitt, Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig and Eggy’s Jake Brownstein share their thoughts on working with the famed pianist.
Hornsby has mixed feelings on his early hit records: “I hadn’t learned how to say no yet. I hadn’t learned how to stick up for myself so much.”
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Saturday Night Live has unveiled its May schedule. The several-decade-running sketch comedy show’s latest dispatch presents a forthcoming lineup of celebrity hosts and big-name musical acts who have signed on to take part and entertain from The Big Apple’s famed Studio 8H. The impending lineup presents a three-week outline of Saturday night slots carved out for laughs and new music.
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Robert Plant Highlights Stephen Colbert’s Affinity for The Lord of the Rings During The Late Show Appearance, Submits Final Night of Spring Fever Tour
On Wednesday evening, Robert Plant served as the musical guest during the midweek presentation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In recognition of the 33-year-running program nearing its end, Plant shared a classic song from the Led Zeppelin archive, “Ramble On.” The choice number functioned as a fitting tribute to Colbert, who is a known J.R.R. Tolkien superfan. Notably, the Zeppelin track is renowned for its direct references to The Lord of the Rings, making it an ideal fit for the occasion.
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Cory Wong & Devon Gilfillian | Live from Relix
Cory Wong brought Devon Gilfillian by the Relix office this past February to perform music from his new album Lost In The Wonder alongside a cover of Bill Withers’ “The Same Love That Made Me Laugh.”
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On Wednesday night, Gov’t Mule returned to the stage for the third performance in their Spring Tour. At Nashville’s Brown County Music Center, the Southern rock and electric blues powerhouse blazed through two sets of staples, most of which appeared for the first time in 2026 as the band continues to iron out its live repertoire for another year on the road. Among the tried and true tracks, the quartet of frontman Warren Haynes, keyboardist Danny Louis, bassist Kevin Scott and drummer Terence Higgins (filling in temporarily for co-founder Matt Abts) added two noteworthy surprises.
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The Philadelphia Folk Festival has unveiled its 2026 artist lineup. The impending City of Brotherly Love adjacent event marks its 63rd annual edition. It will return for three days, from August 14 through 16, 2026, to Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township, Pa., located just over 30 miles from the city center.