The Who Announce Final North American Tour, Bobby Weir Joins Sammy Hagar

Burlington Venue Nectar’s to Close Temporarily

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Carter Norfleet, Carly Field, Viktor & Corinne Guglielmo
May 08, 2025

May 8, 2025

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In their six decades of superstardom, The Who have earned recognition as one of rock’s most innovative and foundational acts and weathered many potential ends. They’ve been plotting final tours since 1982, but they’ve always returned with renewed focus and arena-packing power. After their newly announced “The Song Is Over” North American Farewell Tour, though, there will be no encore.

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Last night, May 7, Sammy Hagar participated in his latest concert during his ongoing residency-specific spurt of performances at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. The Wednesday show included a special arrival, the Grateful Dead’s Bobby Weir, who was in town ahead of tomorrow’s pick-up of Dead & Company gigs at the state-of-the-art Sphere arena.

The Great S. Bay Music Fest Returns

Great South Bay Music Festival returns for its 17th year. Over 55 performers on the magnificent shore of the Great South Bay of Long Island. A true “music lovers” fest, the event features a most diverse lineup, including moe. and Umphrey's McGee on Saturday, Emo-rockers Taking Back Sunday on Thursday, Damian and Stephen Marley on Friday, and an 80s Rock Party on the Bay with Men at Work and Ambrosia. Browse the artisan & crafts market, wine and beer gardens, check out the music on four stages, or just walk the idyllic grounds along the shore. July 24 - July 27. Tickets are on sale now, get ’em before they go up!

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Nectar’s, the 50-year staple of Burlington, Vt.’s live music landscape and legendary proving ground for the jam scene, has announced a temporary closure.

This Slice of Dead History Is Almost Gone

On May 5, 1965, the Warlocks played their first show at Magoo’s Pizza in Menlo Park—months before becoming the Grateful Dead. This tee honors the venue where it all began, celebrating the roots of a band that changed music history. A must-have for any true Deadhead.

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In his rapid ascent from a viral YouTube creator to a stadium-grade sensation, Zach Bryan has proved himself as a powerful writer and performer, a country trailblazer and a man of the people with serious co-signs.

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Yesterday, May 8, marked Bill Kreutzmann’s 79th birthday. In his many laps around the sun and years on stage, the legendary Grateful Dead drummer pioneered new frontiers for percussion that laid the foundation for the Dead’s unprecedented sonic innovations, influenced countless performers and earned his station as one of the most esteemed performers to ever sit behind the kit.

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Little Feat have unveiled a new single and official lyrical video for “Bluegrass Pines,” a co-write from late Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter and the band’s own Bill Payne.

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While Los Angeles continues to rebuild from the wildfires that scorched the city earlier this year, longtime Angeleno Ty Segall has announced L.A. RECOVERS, a new benefit compilation with contributions from his tight-knit circle of peers and collaborators.