In a career that started off with a bang in 1960's NYC, by way of Swingin' London and a cool collaboration with the Beatles, it was 1970 that brought Sweet Baby James (and his eponymous record) to public notice, displaying an epic and haunting maturity that seemed far beyond his 22 years and leading to his becoming part of a peerless group that defined that era, including Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne and many more.

The Grammy-winning husband and wife duo Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks are hitting the road again. Comprised of slide guitar virtuoso Trucks, the feisty vocals of Tedeschi and a backing band of killer brass and rhythm section musicians, the Tedeschi Truck Band do southern-fried soul like no one else's business.

Jazz crooner Samara Joy is heading out on tour across the States. Making waves in the jazz scene, Samara Joy started making music professionally in 2019 and has subsequently won five Grammy awards, the latest of which she picked up in 2025 for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Jazz Performance. The singer has found huge success on TikTok and appeared on the Today Show. Don't miss out on this contemporary jazz legend as she brings new album, Portrait, to a stage near you.

The term 'Progressive Bluegrass' may not apply to many bands, but the wonderfully named The String Cheese Incident is certainly one of them. The wildly inventive and slightly crazy jam band, bring in influences from every genre under the sun and creates a sound unlike any other. Now heading on a new tour, don't miss your chance to catch them live!

Indie rock band Dispatch carved their own path in the music industry with their boundary-pushing sound, quickly becoming one of the most successful bands in roots rock. Now, they're gearing up to hit the road once again, bringing fan favorites like The General and more to the stage. Joining them on tour will be John Butler and special guests G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light on select dates.Don't miss your chance to experience their ever-evolving sound live!

With an incredible ability to make music that is simultaneously both new and nostalgic, there's no wonder that Thee Sacred Souls has become one of the most exciting new artists of the past couple of years. Taking inspiration from the classic 'oldies' in the pop music canon, they take influence from doo-wop, chicano soul and classic gospel to craft a sound that led to their 2022 self-titled debut album to be named in KCRW's top-10 albums.