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Trey Anastasio Announces The Beacon Jams Anniversary Residency at The Beacon Theatre

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as the live music world came to a complete halt with lockdown restrictions, Trey Anastasio advanced a new kind of concert. Over the course of eight consecutive fall Fridays, the legendary Phish frontman appeared before an empty room at New York’s legendary Beacon Theatre and pored over his four-decade discography in free weekly livestreams, fostering community in a time of crisis. The Beacon Jams represented an artistic triumph for the musician and rang in a new era of fearless innovation in his solo and full-band work, all while raising more than $1.2 million to establish the Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program. Now, five years later, Anastasio has announced his plans to celebrate the legacy of the unforgettable series by returning to the storied stage.

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GoFundMe Established for Grateful Dead’s Late Sixties-Era Member Tom “TC” Constanten

Tom “TC” Constanten, the Grateful Dead’s contributor on keys from 1968 to 1970, is asking for financial support through the launch of a GoFundMe campaign to assist in the coverage of his medical expenses. Notably, Constanten retired from the road in 2024, despite one-off appearances since his retirement, including participation in Relix’s 50th anniversary concert at Brooklyn Bowl New York in January of this year.

How Jam Bands Took Over the ‘90s

Before streaming and viral videos, there was the jam band network, a web of fans, bands, and promoters who turned live shows into a way of life.

Sharing in the Groove: The Untold Story of the ‘90s Jam Band Explosion takes you back to the ‘90s with stories of big breaks, epic tours, and a scene that made its own rules. A must-read for music lovers who believe the show never really ends.

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Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer Electric Guitar Estimated to Sell for $2-3 Million at Auction

Fans of Eddie Van Halen will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a historic instrument from the legendary virtuoso guitarist’s collection. The musician’s esteemed 1982 Kramer electric guitar will be on display beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 13, through Saturday, August 16, at RM Sotheby’s in Monterey, Calif., before headlining Sotheby’s Rock & Pop auction on October 24, during Grails Week, October 21-28.

Only 500 Copies—Daniel Donato’s Horizons on Relix Red Vinyl

Daniel Donato’s Horizons has landed in a fiery, exclusive Relix Red 2-LP pressing, limited to just 500 copies. Following the breakout success of Reflector, Donato and his Cosmic Country crew push boundaries with a rich blend of roadhouse twang, psychedelic jams, and rock ’n’ roll swagger. Featuring tracks that have already lit up stages from coast to coast, and backed by national TV spots and rave reviews, Horizons captures a band in full bloom.

Reserve yours now before the horizon fades.

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My Morning Jacket Unveil Z 20th Anniversary Deluxe Reissue, Welcome Melt’s Veronica Stewart-Frommer in Salt Lake City

Last night, August 11, My Morning Jacket rolled into Salt Lake City for the fifth performance in the latest stint of their expansive is Tour. After a rare appearance from founding guitarist Johnny Quaid in Idaho, the revered roots rock quintet kept the thrills coming with another action-packed 23-song set. In keeping with a trend that brought several highlights to their spring dates, the band bolstered their performance on Monday night with a sit-in from show-opener Melt’s Veronica Stewart-Frommer.

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Theo Croker Announces Dream Manifest Deluxe Edition, Shares COLORSxSTUDIOS Performance Before Blue Note NYC Residency

Two months after the release of his triumphant seventh studio album Dream Manifest, Theo Croker has announced a deluxe edition expanding the project’s immersive sonic world. The GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter, composer and producer’s postlude to his shapeshifting nine-track collection pushes his hypnotic blend of post-bop, neo-soul, hip-hop and more to groundbreaking new styles with bonus entries that flowed from the same creative intentions, including unheard collaborations with IDK, Dear Silas & Blue Lab Beats, and Natureboy Flako.

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Dayglo Presents and Uplyft to Debut a New York City Thanksgiving Tradition, Thanksgiving Day Parade Brunch From Iconic Appel Room at Jazz at Lincoln Center in Columbus Circle

A new premium viewing experience for the renowned Thanksgiving Day Parade, will provide interested parties with an unparalleled opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the globally recognized New York City spectacular. Presented by Uplyft and Dayglo Presents, Thanksgiving Day Brunch at Lincoln Center will occur on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and provides a top-of-the-line look at one of the world’s favorite holiday destinations.

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Guster Dig Deep into Their Archive During On The Ocean Weekend Event in Portland, Maine

This past weekend, Guster hosted its annual Portland, Maine gathering, dubbed On The Ocean Weekend, which included three headlining performances from the event’s masters of ceremony, on Friday at the State Theater, followed by two additional nights of music on Saturday and Sunday at the outdoor, waterfront venue, Thompson’s Point.

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Mumford & Sons at Forest Hills Stadium (A Photo Gallery)

Over the weekend, Mumford & Sons resumed their touring efforts in support of 2025’s Rushmere, with two performances at Forest Hills Stadium on August 8 and 9. The concerts arrived after the band’s four-stop Railroad Revival Tour, co-opting Woody Guthrie’s nomadic spirit and taking to the rails with a Rolodex of talent and special guests that reappeared during their first night in Queens. N.Y.