Paul Simon Leads Love Rocks NYC Artist Lineup
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to Perform Grateful Dead's 'Reckoning' on Tour
Relix Daily
February 09, 2026
February 9, 2026
NEWS
Love Rocks NYC has announced the initial artist lineup for its 10th annual benefit concert. The landmark gathering, which will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at New York’s Beacon Theatre, has assembled a star-studded lineup of musical luminaries who will perform under one roof in support of charity. Paul Simon leads this year’s roster.
NEWS
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings to Play Grateful Dead’s Reckoning on Headlining Acoustic Tour, Including Three Nights at The Capitol Theatre
Today, Gillian Welch and her long-time musical accomplice, David Rawlings, have shared their intentions of celebrating the Grateful Dead’s beloved 1981 double live album, Reckoning, on the road this spring. The pair outlined a series of stops where they will bestow listeners with a plethora of folk rock classics performed acoustically. The tour begins on April 9, the first in a three-night series at Port Chester, N.Y.’s Capitol Theatre.
Commemorative long-sleeve t-shirt from Grateful Dead at The Capitol Theatre on February 21, 1971, by artist Killer Acid. Part of the 12th installment of Grateful Dead at The Capitol Theatre, 1970-1971, an archival collection of 18 posters commemorating the 18 remarkable performances by the Grateful Dead at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y. in the early 1970s.
WATCH
For the first time in a decade, the Super Bowl returned to the Bay Area on Sunday, Feb. 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. During yesterday’s pre-game coverage, regional stalwart and rhythm pundit, Mickey Hart, evoked the Grateful Dead legacy in connection to the city that shaped the band and with regard to their hometown football team.
Collector’s Edition: Billy Strings & Bryan Sutton Live at American Legion Post 82
What makes this exclusive tri-color edition particularly collectible is both the music's rarity and the colorful vinyl variant. Collaborations between Billy and Bryan don't happen often, and this pressing transforms the performance into a display piece that looks as distinctive as it sounds. For flatpicking enthusiasts and collectors alike, this is essential: two masters of the form pushing each other while serving the music with the reverence bluegrass demands.
RECAP
On Saturday, Feb. 7, Billy Strings returned to the Akins Ford Arena stage in Athens, Ga., to close out the first stop of his Winter Tour. The concert occurred after a lively start to the year for the fast-picking legend and his band, who marked Widespread Panic’s 40th anniversary in the ensemble’s hometown, and delivered a live tribute to late Grateful Dead founding member and rhythm guitarist, Bobby Weir, covering “Me & My Uncle” and “Cassidy” during Friday night’s encore.
FEATURE
Friday, February 6, marked the 40th anniversary of Widespread Panic. On that date in 1986, drummer Todd Nance joined John Bell, Dave Schools and Mikey Houser for their first gig as a quartet. In commemoration of this lofty achievement, we look back on our 2003 interview with Schools, which took place during a pivotal moment in the band’s history.
GALLERY + RECAP
Jam Cruise 22 continued its musical voyage through the Caribbean on Sunday with a second day of stellar performances. On the sailing festival’s first full day at sea, passengers were treated to an extended musical program, beginning at noon and running through to 5 in the morning. With the sheer volume of outstanding talent onboard, every hour brings tough choices with no wrong answers.
NEWS
MerleFest has unveiled another rousing layer of its annual entertainment schedule. After previously sharing the initial participants for its upcoming April 23-26, 2026, gathering at Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, N.C., the folks behind the beloved event have released a list of artists taking part in the Old Crow Medicine Show-led Late Night Jam.
RECAP
moe. are currently in the midst of a three-show run at South Burlington, Vt.'s Higher Ground. On Friday, during their second concert of the stand, moe. brought out Goose drummer Cotter Ellis at the top of their second set. Ellis, who lives in the area and is still incredibly active in the local musical community, sat in on the moe. Dither favorite “Opium” as well as a cover of Bob Weir’s classic “Cassidy.”
