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Vermont Natives Mike and Tessa Gordon, Noah Kahan and Grace Potter Join Final Stop of Railroad Revival Tour with Mumford and Sons

On Thursday, August 7, the Woody Guthrie-inspired Railroad Revival Tour rolled into its fourth and final stop at Champlain Valley Fairgrounds and Exposition Center in Essex Junction, Vt. Helmed by 2011 contributors Mumford & Sons, the occasion was marked by the arrival of unannounced guests and representatives of the Green Mountain State, Phish’s Mike Gordon, his daughter Tessa, Noah Kahan, and Grace Potter.

FEATURE

Jerry Garcia: Portrait of an Artist as a Tripper

Jerry Garcia passed away on August 9, 1995. As we mark the Days Between we share this interview which originally ran in our August 2008 issue.

Final Countdown to Own a Piece of Grateful Dead History

Time’s almost up to score a piece of Grateful Dead history. Our From the Vault auction closes in just one hour, ending at 5 PM EDT.

This curated collection features rare and vintage Dead posters from across the decades—Fillmore originals, Egypt ’78, Mardi Gras celebrations, and more. Many are first printings, artist-signed, or sourced directly from historic venues and collectors. Each poster is a portal into the art, music, and movement that followed the Dead across generations.

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My Morning Jacket Welcome Founding Guitarist Johnny Quaid in Idaho

On Wednesday, August 6, My Morning Jacket took the stage at Nampa, Idaho’s Ford Amphitheatre for the second performance in the latest stint of their expansive is Tour. After setting off their summer leg with a set in Bend, Ore. on Tuesday, the titanic roots rock quintet set high expectations for the run to come with an exhilarating 18-track set, featuring a rare special guest appearance from founding guitarist Johnny Quaid.

Need We Say More? Jambands.com Tee Drop

Chase the jam with this nostalgic nod to the golden era of improv. Inspired by the thrill of a second set, this tee lets you chart your musical journey. Dark Star? Scarlet > Fire? Drums > Space? Your choice. 

A must for setlist chasers and heads on the trip.

NEWS

Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings to Reconvene The Guess Who for First Time in 20 Years

Rock stalwarts, The Guess Who, have announced their long-awaited return by unveiling plans to retake the stage for the first time in more than two decades. The Canadian-bred band, led by Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings, will come together on January 31, 2026, on the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Via press release, they noted plans to expand their live ambitions by announcing additional shows.

NEWS

GoFundMe Established for Saxophone Giant Ron Holloway

A GoFundMe has been established for Ron Holloway, known for his performance history with Warren Haynes, Susan Tedeschi, Dizzy Gillespie, Gil Scott-Heron, and others, in the hopes of garnering financial support to assist in offsetting the economic burden associated with ongoing health hardships.

NEWS

The Avett Brothers Announce 2025 New Year’s Eve Celebration

The Avett Brothers have officially unveiled their plans for a 2025 New Year’s Eve Celebration. In keeping with annual tradition, the trailblazing Americana outfit and their fans will return to their home state of North Carolina for a single-night bash, this time welcoming progressive bluegrass giants The Infamous Stringdusters for support.

LISTEN

Margo Price Retraces Nashville Genesis on New Single “Losing Streak”

Margo Price has released the latest preview of her forthcoming album, Hard Headed Woman, due out on August 29. The single, “Losing Streak,” serves as a time capsule, scrolling like an itemized list of the experiences that pixelate Price’s initial arrival in Nashville, a place she has now called home for two decades. Tapping into her signature outlaw spirit, the songstress reminds listeners that our struggles don’t define us, but rather, they make us who we are. Price’s message of resilience pours out over four minutes and can be streamed below.