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Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gov’t Mule Trade Sit-Ins on “Shakedown Street,” “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed” and More in Chicago

Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gov’t Mule’s shared series was bound to bring some very special concerts, and one night out from the run’s end, high expectations have been thoroughly surpassed. Since Sept. 3, the revered Southern rock outfits have celebrated a long history of musical kinship with four electrifying split bills in Toronto, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Mansfield, Mass., and last night, Chicago. At their latest engagement, the bands blew through the Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island with a tempest of improvisational electric blues, treating Windy City fans to two packed sets lined with surprise sit-ins.

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Umphrey’s McGee Welcome Warren Haynes and Karina Rykman at Blueprints Premiere Event

Last night, Sept. 8, Umphrey’s McGee returned home to Chicago for the official premiere of Blueprints, their long-awaited 15th studio album and first since 2022’s Asking for a Friend. Onstage at Garcia’s Chicago, the intimate and acoustically refined new venue, restaurant and jam haven in the heart of their Windy City stomping grounds, the genre-bending jam quintet marked the start of a new era with an evening packed with musical breakthroughs and fan service. One of the event’s most memorable highlights came as a last-minute surprise, when the group welcomed special guest appearances from Warren Haynes and Karina Rykman.

Deadheads Zine – Volume One, Issue One

RetroBlakesberg’s Deadheads is an 80-page zine that celebrating the vibrant culture of the Grateful Dead community. Curated from Jay Blakesberg’s film archive, this premiere issue highlights iconic portraits of Deadheads captured over decades, blending them with rare and fascinating Grateful Dead ephemera. Each page offers a playful yet reverent look at the fans who helped shape the band’s enduring legacy.

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Reservoir Media Acquires Publishing Rights to Miles Davis’ Catalog

Reservoir Media has acquired the publishing catalog of jazz shapeshifter, trumpeter, and composer Miles Davis. The deal comes less than a year out from the artist’s 100th birthday, and grants the independent music rights company 90% of Davis’ music publishing rights, as well as the estate’s catalog income. While the official terms of purchase have not been publicly announced, The New York Times estimates that Reservoir paid between $40 million and $60 million.

Spin One in the Sunshine! Flying Discs for the Lot and Lawn

Keep the good times spinning with our collection of flying discs, now as low as $6.95. Whether you’re tossing in the park or hanging on the lot, these lightweight discs fly smooth and showcase artwork that celebrates the music. Built for fun, they’re ready for your next adventure.

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Karl Denson Outlines Halloween Weekend Concerts and Plans for 69th Birthday Celebration

Karl Denson is sketching out a plan and sharing details related to his Halloween celebration and upcoming 69th birthday concert. The renowned saxophonist, known for his self-titled Tiny Universe project, The Greyboy Allstars, and touring roles backing The Rolling Stones, will return to New Orleans on October 31, where he will perform at Tipitina’s.

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Leslie Mendelson, Members of Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band, Eggy Join Rosh Hashanah Celebration at Brooklyn Bowl

A mix of musical voices have been added to the annual Rosh Hashanah services and musical offerings at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl. As previously reported, the 14th annual suite of High Holiday services will take place at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl the evening of September 22 and the morning of September 23. Rabbi Daniel Brenner will once again lead both services, while Jeremiah Lockwood will serve as the services’ musical director, guitarist and cantorial soloist. Isaac Gardner, John Bollinger, Jordan McLean, Stuart Bogie, Yula Be’eri and Yusuke Yamamoto and Tim Allen will serve as the house band both days.

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Real Estate: 11 and 7 Months is The New 10

Real Estate emerged from the DIY New York club scene sounding fully formed, dropping their self-titled Woodsist debut in 2009 to immediate buzz and blogosphere accolades. That momentum helped them sign with another top-shelf label, Domino, in time for their sophomore set Days in 2011, which cemented their status as a career band and national headliners. So, when the group entered Wilco’s fabled Loft studio in 2013 to track what would become their third LP, Atlas, they arrived with both a well-earned sense of confidence and the desire to expand their sound beyond its original descriptors—without losing the hallmarks of their early work.

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King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Set Full Discography to “Name Your Price” on Bandcamp

In July, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announced that they would no longer host their music on Spotify. Following a precedent set by early critics Deerhoof and Xiu Xiu, and since adopted by Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Cindy Lee, Hotline TNT, Skee Mask and more, the prolific, shape-shifting Australian psych ensemble attributed the move to an objection to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in AI-powered military software.