Mavis Staples Comforts and Galvanizes in Pennsylvania
Legendary soul singer Mavis Staples draws on classics, old and new, to deliver her own State of the Union address. Her message is more relevant and urgent than ever.
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Cyril Neville and King Youngblood Serve Up Inspiring Gumbo
This is a big year for Cyril Neville and King Youngblood, a bonus for music fans who appreciate artists who use their talents to speak out and inspire social change.
The Trey Anastasio Band Shine a Guiding Light
Trey Anastasio’s music might not be able to save the world per se, but it shines a light that provides spiritual sustenance for fans.
Jesse Welles Sings Out for Truth and Justice
Jesse Welles is being hailed as the new voice of a generation and his milestone tour stop at San Francisco’s legendary Fillmore Auditorium shows why.
Laufey’s Massive Rise Was Just a Matter of Time
Laufey is a prodigious talent, but also immensely relatable: she’s a nerd, and everyone was at the show because, well, we’re all nerds too.
Wolf Alice Electrify with Cathartic Power in Oakland
Singer Ellie Rowsell shines as a genuine rock god goddess as Wolf Alice rock a dazzling array of sonic flavors. It’s been a sensational night in Oakland.
The String Cheese Incident Ignite at the Fillmore
The String Cheese Incident drop a Saturday night barnburner at the Fillmore, before co-headlining San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival on Sunday.
Laufey’s ‘Dream Concert’ Comes True at Red Rocks
Signaling the start of a new season, Icelandic-Chinese pop songstress Laufey paints a picture as gorgeous as fall in her debut performance in Colorado.
Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts Rock for Rebellion
Neil Young remains one of the most courageous and spiritual leaders of the rock and roll counterculture that he helped pioneer.
Thievery Corporation Keep the Musical Resistance Going
The inspiring spiritual power of music speaking truth to power is vital in political revolution, thanks to bold and courageous artists like Thievery Corporation.
My Morning Jacket Let the Exciting Force Flow
My Morning Jacket’s Jim James is a spiritual voice in rock and a bold thought leader who expresses views on how we could all make the world a better place.
Tedeschi Trucks Band Create Blissful Blues Power
Tedeschi Trucks Band have been writing the book on how to merge music with family and blues fans have been the beneficiaries.