Warren Haynes Debuts Grateful Dead's "Comes a Time," All-Star Salute to Taj Mahal
New Interview with Toy Factory Project
Relix Daily
February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026
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Over the past two weeks, Warren Haynes’ Winter of Warren solo tour has seen the singer-songwriter and guitarist return to the basics and explore the far reaches of his catalog. In a march down the West Coast and into Texas, Haynes has made headlines with his stripped-down presentations of old independent and Gov’t Mule originals, as well as an ever-expanding repertoire of covers that pay tribute to the inspirations of his deep-rooted Southern-rock sound. Last night’s performance in Dallas maintained the trend with another packed two-set staging, featuring a few unexpected track resurrections.
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On Saturday, Feb. 21, an elite batch of musicians assembled at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco to draw on the five-decade legacy and songs from blues great Taj Mahal. The one-night-only event was put on in part by the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. It featured a roster of luminaries, including Joan Baez, Van Morrison, Steven Van Zandt, Maria Muldaur, and a very special tribute to the late Bobby Weir.
Before Memory captures Petersen's creative process like nothing else. His travel notebook, transcribed word-for-word, reveals how some of the Dead lyrics came to life. First edition chapbook, limited to 125 copies. Essential reading for anyone with a soft spot for the poetry behind the music.
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Paul Riddle truly believed his days on the road were behind him. But, as is often the case, the universe had other plans. “I never thought about suiting up again,” the drummer and Marshall Tucker Band co-founder says, as he traces the origins of his new, all-star combo Toy Factory Project. “I love teaching. I love producing, playing on some records and doing a couple of special concerts here and there, like Christmas Jam. I was completely content.”
Whether you’re a lifelong live music fan, a collector of music history, or just building a deeper appreciation for the legends, this bundle brings together a diverse and powerful lineup. From classic rock foundations with ties to The Rolling Stones and The Who, to singer-songwriter legends like Neil Young and Tom Petty, the set captures the breadth and depth of the rock ether’s greatest voices.
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Gillian Welch and her longtime musical collaborator, David Rawlings, have renewed their intentions of paying homage to the Grateful Dead’s beloved 1981 double live album, Reckoning, on the road this spring. Due to popular demand, the pair has extended their live dates by adding four concerts to a series total of 11, expanding their road capacity with stops in two new cities: Nashville and Saxapahaw, N.C.
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Borderland Festival has unveiled the lineup for its 2026 event, returning to East Aurora, N.Y.'s historic Knox Farm State Park from September 18-20. Borderland’s eighth annual event will once again welcome West New York’s premier musicians, craftspeople and restaurateurs to join in a celebration of the region’s culture and community. This year’s bill features 30 acts, led by massive headliners Jack White, Alabama Shakes and Lord Huron.
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Representatives from three of the foremost funk outfits of the 21st century have united to form the new supergroup The Breaks. Featuring the unsurpassed instrumental talents of guitarist Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds), drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic) and organist Robert Walter (The Greyboy Allstars), the trio will let loose their spin on the organ trio tradition and distinctive fusion of funk, jazz and soul on a self-titled debut, set to release via Walter’s Color Red imprint on May 1. To preview their synthesis, the outfit has released the lead single “Hasheesh,” alongside a slate of tour dates.
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Mikaela Davis Taps Madison Cunningham on “(Looking Through) Rose Colored Glasses” New Single Off Forthcoming Cosmic-Country LP Graceland Way
Classically trained harpist turned cosmic cowgirl, Mikaela Davis, has treated fans and listeners to “(Looking Through) Rose Colored Glasses,” the first single to arrive off her forthcoming full-length studio entry, Graceland Way, due on April 24, 2026, via Kill Rock Stars. New music arrived today and is available in two forms: as an official audio release and a psychedelic music video featuring vocal accompaniment from Madison Cunningham and appearances from comedian/writer Tim Heidecker as a rodeo clown.
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With the U.S. Justice Department’s long-looming antitrust trial now less than a week away, Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary have filed a motion for postponement. The companies’ submission on Sunday asked that the trial date be delayed as an appeals court examines two legal questions arising from Judge Arun Subramanian’s rulings last week, which they hold could “dramatically change and substantially narrow the upcoming jury trial.”
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When a setlist is framed on Phish’s Hall of Fame, it’s often the wall’s didactic plaque next to it that got it there. Thus, while Phish’s latest archival box set, New Year’s Eve 1993 Live at Worcester Centrum, is a vibrant affair that’s crackling with energy from the jump, the night itself holds a seminal place in Phish history that extends beyond the musical delivery. It’s that added element that makes this release something more than just enjoyable. It makes it important.
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Mike Gordon has shared an update on his imminent March 2026 Tour. The Phish bassist, whose most recent independent music endeavor culminated in the 2023 release of his sixth solo album, Flying Game, has unveiled additional details about the forthcoming run and personnel, including a new double-key offering during two upcoming appearances.