The Who Perform Final Concert in North America, Watch All-Star Collaborations to Benefit Camp Winnarainbow
John Mayer to Take Solo Tour to “Parts of The World I’ve Never Played”
Relix Daily
October 02, 2025
October 2, 2025
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The Who took the stage at Thousand Palms, Calif.’s Acrisure Arena last night, Oct. 1, for their final North American performance. Since August, the legendary rock innovators have crossed the US and Canada with their “The Song Is Over” North American Farewell Tour, properly honoring six decades of powerful music by sifting through the many highlights of their expansive catalog night after night. Wednesday’s performance was a fitting finale to the run and a bittersweet farewell to Stateside audiences.
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Last night, October 1, San Francisco’s Presidio Theatre transformed into a lively celebration steeped in song and collaboration. The charity event was billed as a 50th anniversary for Wavy Gravy’s Camp Winnarainbow, and positioned the Sam Grisman Project as the House Band, in support of husband and wife duo, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, as well as acclaimed singer and songwriter Steve Earle, with special guests Peter Rowan and David Nelson.
Experience the timeless music of Bob Marley with this exclusive three-LP vinyl bundle, featuring Kaya, Legend, and Exodus. Each album has been specially pressed at the legendary Tuff Gong studio in Kingston, Jamaica, ensuring an authentic sound that stays true to Marley’s roots. Only 2,000 copies pressed.
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The globally-recognized guitarist, who has spent many seasons supporting Bobby Weir in the Grateful Dead offshoot Dead & Company, will bring his songs to the Middle East and South Asia this winter.
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Explore apparel, posters, and books inspired by the Merry Pranksters’ psychedelic art: limited designs celebrating Kesey, Cassady & the Acid Tests. This collection features Paul Foster’s rare memoir: The Answer Is Always Yes. With just 945 copies originally distributed, it’s one of the rarest memoirs of the ‘60s counterculture.
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Steve Earle has announced the 2025 return of his John Henry’s Friends Benefit Concert, staging at Port Chester, N.Y.’s Capitol Theatre on Dec. 12. For the 11th annual presentation of his celebrated charitable endeavor, the country-rock icon has collected a top-tier supporting lineup, including Brandi Carlile’s debut for the tradition. All proceeds from the benefit will go to support the Keswell School, a holistic educational program for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Billy Martin has issued a reminder and shared an update on his work with Medeski, Martin & Wood. The jazz-informed percussionist will support his charity of choice, Creative Music Studio (CMS), this Sunday, October 5, at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl location. The night has been labeled “Jer’s Garage” and will consist of two sets of music, celebrating the songs of Zappa-Morricone, as well as the Grateful Dead. Besides the imminent event, he also shared an update on Medeski, Martin & Wood’s latest record and its estimated release date.
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High Sierra Music Festival has confirmed its 34th annual presentation and a new location for 2026. From July 2-5, the beloved Northern California institution will migrate from its longtime home at Quincy, Calif.’s Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, Calif. The festival’s change of venue promises new long-term stability and increased accessibility for fans, while maintaining its tradition of intimate, community-oriented musical celebrations.
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Alan Sparhawk, Dirty Projectors, Daniel Lopatin, Tim Heidecker and More Contribute to Passages: Artists in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers Benefit Album
As immigrants’ rights fall into crisis, Western Vinyl has announced Passages: Artists in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers, uniting a cast of storied musicians in defense of those facing unimaginable challenges to find a home. To preview the collection, set to release on Dec. 5, the Austin-based indie label has shared Alan Sparhawk’s “No More Darkness” and Benjamin Booker’s “A Place for Us.”
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Tenfold Grammy-nominee Jamey Johnson will join the Nashville Symphony for two nights, October 17 and 18, for its initial collaboration as part of the Nashville Symphony’s 2025-26 Pops Series, at the Music City location, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
