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Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Picks Up ‘Lay Down Sally’ In Sacramento
Joe Russo's Almost Dead delivered a memorable performance at Channel 24 in Sacramento, marking their first-ever cover of Eric Clapton's "Lay Down Sally."


New Edition Plots 2026 Tour With Boyz II Men & Toni Braxton
New Edition will tour U.S. cities in 2026 with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton joining The New Edition Way Tour.


Florence + The Machine Set North American Everybody Scream Tour 2026
Florence + The Machine will embark on The Everybody Scream Tour of North America in 2026, with dates scheduled in April and May.


Suwannee Amp Jam 2026 Lineup: Grahame Lesh, Warren Haynes, Umphrey’s McGee & More
Florida's Suwannee Amp Jam #2 will see Grahame Lesh leading an all-star cast along with sets from Warren Haynes Band, Umphrey's McGee and more.


Wilco & Billy Bragg To Perform ‘Mermaid Avenue’ Live For 1st Time At Solid Sound 2026
For the first time ever, Wilco and Billy Bragg will perform the music of their collaborative 'Mermaid Avenue' album project featuring Woody Guthrie lyrics.


Jelly Roll & Ruby Major Elementary Perform ‘I Am Not Okay’ At Grand Ole Opry
In an emotional moment, Jelly Roll welcomed children from Ruby Major Elementary School to help him perform his song "I Am Not Okay" at the Grand Ole Opry.


Mumford & Sons Team With Hozier For ‘Rubber Band Man’ Single
Stream Mumford & Sons’ new single, “Rubber Band Man,” featuring Hozier.


Halloween 2025 Live Music Guide: Find Concerts, Livestreams & Festivals
Explore JamBase's Halloween 2025 Live Music Guide to concerts, livestreams and festivals.


Don’t Miss New Albums From Brandi Carlile, Daniel Caesar, Bahamas, Lily Allen & Others
Release Day Picks this week highlight new albums from Brandi Carlile, Daniel Caesar, Bahamas, Lily Allen, Tortoise, Bruce Springsteen, Antibalas, Joe Westerlund, Nate Todd, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and more


Get Tickets On Sale Today To See Wu-Tang Clan, Puscifer, Atmosphere, Barr Brothers & More
Concert tickets on sale this week include Wu-Tang Clan, Puscifer, Atmosphere, The Barr Brothers, Dark Star Orchestra, Umphrey's McGee, Conan Gray, Echo & The Bunnymen, Big Time Rush and more.


Watch Waxahatchee & Charley Crockett Perform On ‘Austin City Limits’
Waxahatchee and Charley Crockett are set to appear on 'Austin City Limits' on Saturday, October 25.


Iron Maiden Confirms 2026 North American 50th Anniversary Tour Dates
The North American leg of Iron Maiden's Run For Your Lives World Tour spans August through October 2026.


Nels Cline Joins Wilco Bandmate Jeff Tweedy In Brooklyn
Jeff Tweedy's concert in Brooklyn on Wednesday featured a sit-in from his Wilco bandmate Nels Cline on a Neil Young classic.


Watch Bruce Springsteen Perform ‘Streets Of Philadelphia’ & More At Academy Museum Gala
The Academy Museum Gala on Saturday saw Bruce Springsteen receiving the Legacy Award and performing three songs including the rarity "Streets Of Philadelphia."


Big Time Rush Plots 2026 College Towns Tour
Big Time Rush will tour college towns across the United States in early 2026 with dates spanning January and February at university venues.


Teddy Swims & Tones And I Perform ‘Gone Gone Gone’ Together In Melbourne
Watch Teddy Swims and Tones And I come together to perform “Gone Gone Gone” in Melbourne.


Courtney Barnett Says ‘Stay In Your Lane’ On ‘Fallon’
On last night's episode of 'The Tonight Show,' Courtney Barnett ripped through "Stay In Your Lane," her first new music since 2023.


Spafford Announces Winter Tour 2026
Spafford will tour the Southeast and Texas in January 2026.


2 Die 4: Addison Rae Brings Out Charli XCX At L.A. Greek Theatre
Addison Rae brought out Charli XCX for a two-song collaboration last night at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.


Foo Fighters Announce 2026 North American Tour Dates
Foo Fighters confirmed 2026 North American Tour dates with Queens Of The Stone Age and shared the new single, "Asking For A Friend."


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Razer Launches a New Gaming Collection That's Somehow Even Greener


Halo: Campaign Evolved Is the Final Nail in the Coffin for the Xbox Exclusive — but in Truth the PS5 Version Comes as No Surprise
Halo, once the flagship Xbox exclusive, the video game Microsoft launched its first console with, has finally jumped ship. Microsoft has announced Halo: Campaign Evolved — a remake of the original game’s campaign — and it’s coming to PlayStation 5 day one.


Halo Project Update 2025: Everything Announced
Halo is coming to PS5.


Austin Butler in Talks to Play Sonny Crockett in New Miami Vice Movie
Austin Butler is poised to join Michael B. Jordan in the new Miami Vice movie. Butler is reportedly in early talks to play Detective James “Sonny” Crockett opposite Jordan as Crockett’s partner, Ricardo Tubbs.


The Fantastic Four: First Steps Gets Streaming Release Date on Disney+
Disney+ has finally given The Fantastic Four: First Steps a streaming release date.


Battlefield 6 Battle Royale Official Name and Release Date Reportedly Leak Online
Battlefield 6 appears to have suffered yet another leak, this time relating to its battle royale release date and official name.


Mario Will Finally Make His Thanksgiving Day Parade Debut With 40th Anniversary Balloon
Nintendo of America and Macy’s have announced that a new Mario character balloon will make its debut at the 99th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 27.


John Boyega Will Always Be a 'Lightsaber Guy' — but Admits There's One Thing Star Wars Can Learn From Star Trek
John Boyega is open about the fact he's not a Star Trek fan, but has revealed the one thing he believes Star Wars can learn from its rival science fiction franchise.


Stranger Things Showrunner Wants You To See the Finale in Theaters 'If You Don't Mind Crying in Front of Strangers'
The final episode of Stranger Things is bound to be one of the biggest television events of the season — but it’s an even bigger deal now the two-hour series finale will be screening in theaters nationwide. However, cocreator and showrunner Ross Duffer has a new message for fans: only come and see the Season 5 ender in front of a cinema screen if you’re cool with crying in a crowded room.


Ghost of Yotei's U.S. Launch Was 'Perfectly fine... Not Amazing, Not Bad,' Says Analyst — but the True Test Will Be in the Months Ahead
Ghost of Yotei has done about as well as its predecessor, Ghost of Tsushima, in terms of U.S. sales, an analyst has revealed. But the true test will be in how well it sells in the months ahead.


Battlefield 6 Community Update Reveals Long List of Gameplay Changes Ahead of Season 1 and Battle Royale Launch
Battlefield Studios has outlined a long list of gameplay changes coming to Battlefield 6 ahead of the launch of Season 1 and with the expected battle royale mode waiting in the wings.


Japanese Teacher Introduces Terrifying New Way For Students to Learn English — Playing Hideo Kojima's P.T. Demo
A language teacher in a Japanese secondary school has introduced a novel — if horrifying — new way to teach students English: by playing P.T., also known as the Silent Hills teaser.


Metroid Prime Producer Seems as Excited as Fans for a Metroid Prime 2 Remake
If you are interested in catching up on the Metroid Prime trilogy ahead of Metroid Prime 4, Nintendo isn’t making it easy at the moment. We think that should be remedied — and so does Metroid Prime series producer Kensuke Tanabe.


'I Love That Universe. I'm Ready. Anytime' — Jennifer Hale Calls on Fans to Tell BioWare They'd Love to See Commander Shepard Return for Mass Effect 5
The iconic voice behind Commander Shepard, Jennifer Hale, hasn’t been asked to return for Mass Effect 5, but “would be there before they finish the sentence” if asked.


Pokémon Legends: Z-A Sells 5.8 Million in Launch Week, Half Were Bought For Nintendo Switch 2
Pokémon Legends: Z-A sold almost six million copies in its opening week.


Johnny Depp Looks Set to Play Ebenezer Scrooge in His First Role From a Major Studio Since 2018's Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Johnny Depp is reportedly in final talks to star in Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol for Paramount Pictures. Depp would play the title role of Ebenezer Scrooge, following in the footsteps of the likes of Bill Murray, Michael Caine, and Jim Carrey.


Assassin's Creed Shadows Finally Has an Official Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and a Price
Ubisoft has finally made it official: Assassin's Creed Shadows will release for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2 priced $59.99 / £49.99.


Star Wars Fans Actually Flew a 'Save The Hunt for Ben Solo' Banner Over Disney Studios After Adam Driver Revealed Failed Sequel
Star Wars fans want Adam Driver's The Hunt for Ben Solo movie so much they flew a banner over Disney studios.


Xbox Boss Phil Spencer on AI Use: 'Much More Operational Than it Is in the Creative Space'
While speaking at a media summit, Xbox Gaming CEO Phil Spencer said that Xbox does use AI, but probably not how you might think.


Galaxies Showcase 2025: Everything Announced
From the long-awaited release date for Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a release window for the Tony Hawk meets Trains game called Denshattack!, and a new look at Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, here is everything announced at the Galaxies Showcase 2025.


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New Music Friday October 24: Elton John, Bon Jovi, Selena Gomez, Megan Thee Stallion, Demi Lovato and More
Check out some of ET's favorite new music of the week!


Celeb Beauty Pro Jeanine Lobell Revives J.Lo’s Iconic Lip Gloss from ‘The Wedding Planner’ and More Y2K Trends
Jennifer Lopez's beloved lip gloss from 'The Wedding Planner' just got a 2025 reboot thanks to beauty pro Jeanine Lobell.


Allison McNamara of MARA Is the Real-Life Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' With an Algae-Powered Beauty Routine
Allison McNamara might as well be the real-life Ariel from 'The Little Mermaid' with her algae-powered beauty and wellness routine.


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Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Nominees: David Byrne, Taylor Swift, Kiss, LL Cool J and More

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for induction in its 2026 Awards Gala. The 33 names to be considered for the institution’s 55th annual class of honorees–typically comprising six or seven artists and groups–include both performers and non-performing songwriters who have accumulated an extensive catalog in at least 20 years since their […]

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Suwannee Amp Jam #2 to Feature Warren Haynes Band, Grahame Lesh and Friends, Umphrey’s McGee and More

Suwannee Amp Jams has announced its second annual event. From Feb. 26-28, Suwannee Amp Jam #2 will stage at Live Oak, Fla.’s beloved Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, building on its triumphant inaugural staging in March to welcome a host of the foremost talents in jam, funk, Southern rock and everything in between.  “The […]

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Foo Fighters Announce First Tour Since 2024, Share “Asking for a Friend”

Foo Fighters, photo by Elizabeth Miranda After a long year away, Foo Fighters have announced their next run of stadiums across North America with the Take Cover Tour. From August 4 to Sept. 26 of next year, the titanic post-grunge outfit will make 12 stops in the U.S. and Canada, beginning with an engagement at […]

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Jeff Tweedy Turns in “Cortez The Killer” Debut with Nels Cline at Brooklyn Steel [Recap + Photos]

Photo Credit: Bill Kelly On Wednesday, October 22, Jeff Tweedy supported his new triple album, Twilight Override, on the Brooklyn Steel stage. The concert featured extensive pulls off the artist’s latest solo record, 17 in total, in addition to a handful of chosen songs from his previous releases, Love Is the King (2020) and WARM […]

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Revisiting the Hudson River Music Festival

photo: Scott Harris *** Earlier this week, at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, U2 received the 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize. Bono and The Edge made their way to Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa to receive the award, which honors the spirit of folk icon Woody Guthrie. One of Guthrie’s closest friends was Pete Seeger. So with this […]

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Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Open California Run with First Complete Cover of “Lay Down Sally”

On Thursday evening, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead arrived on the West Coast for the first in a string of regional concerts that picked up at the Channel 24 Venue in Sacramento, Calif. As expected from the Grateful Dead cover band, the concert consisted of borrowed material and associated covers, including the complete delivery of Eric […]

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Billy Strings Returns From European Fall Tour with Bust Outs on Night One in Huntsville and a Tease of “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed”

On October 23, Billy Strings played his first stateside gig since submitting six performances, which took him and his band from Oslo to Dublin earlier this month. The bluegrass-informed musician’s transatlantic return assisted in shaking the dust off his binder of cover material. It loosened pages of lyrics that informed a series of returns, songs […]

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The Doors Documentary ‘When You’re Strange’ Re-Releasing for Band’s 60th Anniversary

From the late ‘60s to the start of the ‘70s, The Doors emerged as the face of a bold new guard in rock, sharing a string of unprecedented albums that forever altered popular music. Featuring the magnetic Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, guitarist Robby Krieger and drummer John Densmore, the Los Angeles quartet pooled their […]

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Gov’t Mule Welcome Craig Sorrells and Mike Barnes for Covers in South Carolina

Gov’t Mule, photo by John Patrick Gatta On Tuesday night, Oct. 21, Gov’t Mule rolled into South Carolina with their fall Back in the Saddle Tour, which has kept the quartet on the road since late August and will continue through Oct. 28. In the last leg of their action-packed run, the venerable blues-rock torchbearers’ latest […]

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Barbie Introduces New Stevie Nicks ‘Bella Donna’ Doll

Stevie Nicks is a Barbie. And, a sold-out Barbie at that.  The doll, created in collaboration with makers Mattel, takes inspiration from the songstress’ Bella Donna era, the first record she released under her own name, which resulted in timeless classics, launched her solo career, and prompted the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers duet, “Stop […]

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