Weekly Encore: Your Must-Read Setlist

From The Who's final North American Tour to MMW's return to the stage for Jam Cruise, here's a look at this week's biggest stories.

May 10, 2025

WEEKLY ENCORE

From The Who's final North American Tour to MMW's return to the stage for Jam Cruise, here's a look at this week's biggest stories.

NEWS

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.

FEATURE

Sharon Van Etten was deep into rehearsals for a tour supporting her 2022 studio album, We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong, when she unexpectedly uttered the “J word.”

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WATCH

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.

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NEWS

Jam Cruise has announced its highly anticipated artist lineup and event details for the beloved floating festival’s 22nd annual gathering, which will take place from February 7 through 12, 2026.

NEWS

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.

NEWS

Grateful Shred have announced plans for Halloween. The band, known for its West Coast-rooted, easy-going and harmony-driven approach to accentuating the music of the Grateful Dead, will take its collective talent to The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y., on Friday, October 31, 2025, for a night dubbed All Hallow’s Eve with Special Guests. Costumes encouraged!

NEWS

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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