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Pavement Cover Jim Pepper’s “Wichitai-To,” First New Recording in 26 Years

Earlier this month, Alex Ross Perry’s bizzare, confounding and glorious meta-docu-biopic Pavements began its limited release after more than years of anticipation. Today, one week out from its full-scale theatrical run, the film’s soundtrack has arrived, complete with a characteristically unpredictable mix of clips from the movie-in-movie Range Life: A Pavement Story, Perry’s 2022’s jukebox musical Slanted! Enchanted!, live versions and rehearsal tapes.

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ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Returns to Summer Tour Following Health-Related Pause

Coming off the success of their live appearances in New Zealand and Australia as part of their ongoing Elevation Tour, ZZ Top has dispatched a lineup update, sharing that their longtime drummer, Frank Beard, will rejoin the run for North American dates, beginning on June 1 in Victoria, B.C.

Relix Auctions Presents Two Limited-Edition Chuck Sperry Poster Sets

Chuck Sperry’s Grateful Mahalo posters, released in 2021 to commemorate Bill Kreutzmann’s 75th Birthday Pa’ina, were the first official Grateful Dead prints in his collaboration with Relix. Demand was overwhelming—some variants saw over 25,000 lottery entrants, and every edition sold out instantly. The series went on to win Poster of the Year from Expressobeans.

Now, for 7 days only, Relix Auctions is offering a complete set of all four Grateful Mahalo variants—Main, Lava, Rainbow, and Sparkle—each hand-signed and numbered, with editions as low as 65. Also available: Sperry’s 2023 Bertha posters from our Grateful Dead at The Capitol Theatre series, another ultra-limited, highly sought-after run.

The auction is live and closes June 6 at 5PM EST. These are some of the most in-demand Grateful Dead posters ever released—don’t miss your chance to own the complete collection.

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Umphrey’s McGee Perform First Show With Duane Trucks, Bust Out Al Green’s “Take Me to the River”

Last night, May 29, Umphrey’s McGee ushered in the latest chapter of their post-Kris Myers era, welcoming interim drummer Duane Trucks for his first gig in support of the band. The move came about after Myers announced his departure, turning in his drumsticks after 22 years of service with the veteran jam ensemble on May 13.

All Aboard! The Iconic 1991 Circus Train Puzzle Backstage Passes

The Grateful Dead’s 1991 Spring Tour featured the iconic "Circus Train Puzzle" backstage passes, designed by artist Antonio Reonegro, who created over 160 designs for the band. So significant, they’re now part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame collection.

Each of the 20 passes from this tour forms a section of a larger circus-themed train illustration. Issued for specific shows between February 19 and April 8, 1991, these passes combine into a single, intricate artwork that captures the creative spirit of the Dead.

Now, you can own the complete "Circus Train Puzzle" set, along with other rare and coveted Grateful Dead backstage pass collections. Available now, these pieces represent a unique blend of music history, visual art, and the band’s legendary live energy.

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Robert Randolph and Judith Hill Coalesce Talents on New Soul-Stirring Single “When Will The Love Rain Down”

Today, Robert Randolph has unveiled the latest preview of his forthcoming full-length solo album, Preacher Kids, due on June 27, 2025. “When Will The Love Rain Down” features the vocal stylings of Judith Hill, who adds a soul-stirring ache to the pedal steel pulse of Randolph’s choice instrument. The track arrives in tandem with the official music video, an unabashed filtration of raw and emotional musical output akin to the blues and gospel ether.

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Lukas Nelson Shares “Born Runnin’ Outta Time,” Second Preview from American Romance

In March, Lukas Nelson unveiled American Romance, his debut solo album and first offering since parting ways with his longtime band Promise of the Real in June 2024. Today, the country torchbearer has shared a new preview of his second act with “Born Runnin’ Outta Time,” the project’s second single after “Ain’t Done.”

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Hudson River Music Festival Adds Celebration of Pete & Toshi Seeger Led by Tom Chapin and Featuring David Amram and The Chapin Sisters

Hudson River Music Festival has expanded its musical lineup with A Celebration of Pete & Toshi Seeger, led by Grammy-winning folk legend Tom Chapin and featuring 94-year-old Seeger collaborator David Amram (Langston Hughes, Dizzy Gillespie) and The Chapin Sisters. The hour-long set, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m., is the first in a packed day of live musical entertainment.