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Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Great, Passes Away at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the magnetic reggae, ska and rocksteady pioneer, known for his jovial musical output, delivered with a smooth voice and soulful cadence has passed away at age 81.

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Widespread Panic Pay Tribute to Todd Snider, Cover “Play a Train Song” for First Time During Final Night in Port Chester

Over the weekend, Widespread Panic turned in three nights of music at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y. Night two included the arrival of unannounced guest, Warren Haynes, who sat in on the final segment of the second set songs, including Sonny Boy Williamson’s classic “Good Morning, Little School Girl,” Tom Waits’ “Goin’ Out West, “ and the band’s own “Surprise Valley,” and “Porch Song,” During the encore, he helped his hosts cover Neil Young’s “Cortez The Killer,” which represented a bust out for WP, last played in 2019. During their third and final concert, the band interjected the latter half of the performance with a first-time cover of “Playing a Train Song,” as a nod to the late Todd Snider, bassist Dave School’s bandmate in Hardworking Americans and beyond.

READ MORE: Widespread Panic Welcome Warren Haynes at The Cap

160 Pages of Grateful Dead History

60 Years of The Grateful Dead Experience captures the spirit of six decades through 160 pages of breathtaking photography and stories curated by Dean Budnick and Ricki Blakesberg. Featuring 100+ never-before-published images from 38 legendary photographers. A collector’s essential softcover book. Pre-order now for holiday delivery.

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Trey Anastasio Band Race through Cincinnati, Detroit and Akron

Over the weekend, Trey Anastasio passed through the Midwest with three further performances in his November tour with the Trey Anastasio Band. After establishing a tight rotation of songs through surprises and rarities on the first two weeks of their return to the road, the iconic Phish frontman and his ensemble settled into that setlist onstage in Cincinnati, Detroit and Akron, Ohio, letting greater comfort with the tracks spur virtuosic performances.

The Relix 2025 Holiday Gift Guide Part 2: Gift Ideas for Music-Lovers

‘Tis the season… to shower your loved ones with the gift of music! From boogie-down essentials to instruments and apparel, our annual gift guide has everything you need to fill your soundtrack, your stocking, your menorah lighting or liven up your annual holiday celebrations.

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Warren Haynes Band Cover Kevn Kinney’s “The Flower and the Knife” for Massive Tribute Album

The Warren Haynes Band have recorded a new treatment of Kevn Kinney’s “The Flower and the Knife” for Let’s Go Dancing: the Reimagined Songs of Kevn Kinney/Drivin N Cryin. Haynes and his backing quartet’s take on the title track from Kinney’s 2000 studio album is the latest contribution to a sprawling collection of 100 covers that’s been quietly rolling out since 2023; the shadowy, soul-stirring Southern-rock of Haynes’ version builds on a storied musical relationship with Kinney and his music.

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Robert Plant Supports Saving Grace on NPR’s Tiny Desk, Performs Led Zeppelin’s “Gallows Pole”

On Friday, Robert Plant supported his new album, Saving Grace, with an intimate live performance as part of NPR Music’s beloved Tiny Desk Concert series. The performance clocked in five songs, representing a career-spanning mix of material that ranged from lauded features for his latest studio effort to a piece of his Led Zeppelin history.

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North Mississippi Allstars Exhibit Opens at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi

The North Mississippi Allstars came of age in the geographic region referenced in their name. Back in 1996 Luther and Cody Dickinson enlisted bassist Chris Chew and launched the project with the goal of presenting the sounds of their home region through a modern-day lens. The group’s debut record, Shake Hands with Shorty was released four years later. Although Chew departed in 2015, the Dickinsons have maintained their mission with some additional like-minded collaborators.

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Reggie Watts, Craig Robinson, George Porter Jr. and DJ Logic Among Guests to Join Ivan Neville, Tony Hall and Nikki Glaspie at Fandiem’s Holiday Superjam

On December 17, a special charitable event will take place at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl. Proceeds from Fandiem’s Holiday Superjam will support both Music Will and the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Music Will, the largest nonprofit music program in the U.S., has reached over a million young people in its effort to “make music education available to all students regardless of their socioeconomic background.” The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund assists career musicians and music industry professionals.