Rare behind-the-scenes footage from The Rolling Stones’ October 6, 1978 Saturday Night Live rehearsal has surfaced after nearly five decades. The video captures the Season 4 premiere preparation, offering an intimate look at how the SNL cast and crew worked to put the show together. Featured in this glimpse at what happens during an SNL rehearsal are John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman, Al Franken, Tom Davis, and Garrett Morris. Director Dave Wilson and producer Lorne Michaels appear alongside a standout performance by Paul Shaffer doing his Don Kirshner impression. The opening skit shows the cast and The Rolling Stones blocking shots, revealing the technical choreography and collaborative energy that went into creating one of the show’s most legendary musical guest appearances during SNL’s golden era.
Rare Rolling Stones SNL Rehearsal Footage From 1978 Surfaces After Nearly Five Decades
Mastodon’s Drummer Brann Dailor Tackles Weather Report’s “Birdland” For The First Time
Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor steps into unfamiliar territory on Drumeo, hearing Weather Report’s jazz fusion classic “Birdland” for the first time and immediately crafting a drum part on the spot. The episode captures Dailor’s process as he navigates the intricate rhythms and syncopation of a genre far removed from his progressive metal roots, showcasing the adaptability and musicianship that has made him one of modern rock’s most respected drummers. Watching a player known for his technical prowess in heavy music decode and respond to jazz fusion in real time offers a fascinating glimpse into how elite musicians think across stylistic boundaries.
Will Arnett Takes On Hot Ones While Discussing Talk Shows And The Batman Voice
Will Arnett tackles the Hot Ones wings of death challenge while promoting his new Bradley Cooper-directed comedy-drama “Is This Thing On?” alongside Laura Dern. The Golden Globe Award-nominated SmartLess podcast host brings his signature deadpan humor to First We Feast’s iconic interview format, discussing the art of a great talk show appearance, his obsession with Golden Tee, and how he cracked the code on the Batman voice. Between bites of increasingly spicy wings, Arnett delivers the kind of candid, self-deprecating comedy that has made him a standout across breakout projects like Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman, and The Lego Batman Movie, proving he’s just as entertaining when his taste buds are under assault.
Jessie Ware Performs “I Could Get Used To This” On The Graham Norton Show
Jessie Ware brought “I Could Get Used To This” to The Graham Norton Show stage, delivering a captivating live performance that showcases her ability to translate studio polish into raw, engaging television moments. The performance captures the essence of what makes Ware such a compelling artist, balancing vocal prowess with an understated charisma that draws viewers in without overwhelming them. Her appearance on one of British television’s most beloved talk shows puts the track in front of a massive audience, introducing new listeners to her sound while giving longtime fans a fresh take on the song they already love.
Canada Black Music Archives Celebrates Black History Month Feb 5 at City of Toronto Archives w/Jully Black. Liberty Silver + More
The Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA), presented by Word Media Group Inc with support from TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment and the Department of Canadian Heritage brings its annual Black History Month Showcase to the City of Toronto Archives on Thursday, February 5, 2026, offering a special day of music, conversation, and cultural celebration rooted in Black Canadian excellence.
The daytime program features acclaimed chef, musician, and cultural ambassador Roger Mooking in conversation with CBMA co-founder Phil Vassell, exploring storytelling, legacy, and the importance of preserving Black music history. The evening showcase highlights live performances from Jully Black, Tanika Charles, Divine Brown, Dru (In Essence), and Liberty Silver, with DJ and production support from Carl Allen.
A defining voice in Canadian music, Jully Black brings her signature blend of R&B, soul, and cultural leadership to the Toronto stage. Tanika Charles adds her richly layered soul sound shaped by jazz, funk, and lived experience, while Dru delivers classic R&B presence grounded in Canadian music history. Liberty Silver completes the lineup with commanding vocals that reflect decades of artistry and influence.
The Black History Month Showcase takes place Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the City of Toronto Archives and is free to the public with the evening showcase from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Additional details and registration information on https://thecbma.com
Link: Black History Month Toronto Showcase Tickets
The CBMA has been invited to display a specially curated exhibit at the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite within the Legislative Building at Queen’s Park located at 111 Wellesley St. W, Toronto, Ontario. Installations from the CBMA, Archives of Ontario and the Black Diasporas will be featured in the Music Room of the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, Queen’s Park.
This event will begin on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, and run until Friday, February 13th from 10 am to 3 pm. An opening reception will be on February 12th from 10 am to 1 pm with remarks by the Lieutenant Governor, representatives from the Archives of Ontario, the CBMA, Black Diasporas, and poetry from Ontario Poet Laureate Matthew “Testament” Jones. Live music at noon with artist to be confirmed.
Link: CBMA’s Black History Month Exhibit Tickets, Wed, 11 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM
The Toronto showcase connects with CBMA’s wider Black History Month programming, including a special screening of Portia White: Think on Me by filmmaker Sylvia D. Hamilton at the Archives of Ontario on February 18, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. The screening, which Hamilton will attend, spotlights the enduring legacy of the legendary contralto. The evening includes a panel discussion hosted by University of Toronto Professor Mark Campbell, founder of the Northside Hip Hop Archive and Afrosonic Innovation Lab.
“As a living archive, the CBMA continues to elevate the stories of Black Canadian musicians across generations, genres and across the country. To date, we’ve visited Montreal and on February 27th, we will be travelling to Vancouver.” says Phil Vassell, Executive Director of the Canada Black Music Archives.
Link: Black History Month Vancouver Showcase Tickets, Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 5:00 PM
Toronto’s Winterfolk XXIV Announces Full Schedule With New Pricing
Now celebrating its 24th year, Winterfolk XXIV returns February 13 to 15, 2026 at the Tranzac Club, bringing together folk, roots, blues, and world music in an intimate, listening-room setting. A long-running Toronto festival and registered not-for-profit, Winterfolk champions established artists, elevates emerging voices, and builds community through carefully curated live performances and artist-led workshops.
Winterfolk offers audiences a warm, welcoming space where acoustic music thrives and Toronto’s cultural scene comes together during the heart of winter. With multiple rooms, thematic programming, and interactive workshops, the festival provides a rare opportunity to experience artists up close while exploring the stories, traditions, and ideas behind the music.
*New Prices For 2026*
Tickets: https://www.winterfolk.com/wristbands/
Advance purchase is strongly recommended. Tickets are selling daily and the festival is expected to sell out.
Weekend Pass — February 13 to 15
Advance: $88.00 | Door: $100.00 if available
Thursday, February 12 — Emerging Talent Night
Free advance | $10.00 at the door | Donation suggested
Friday, February 13 — Blues Night
Advance: $29.00 | Door: $35.00 if available
5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday, February 14 — Sounds of Canada
Advance: $44.00 | Door: $50.00 if available
1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Sunday, February 15 — Sounds of the World
Advance: $44.00 | Door: $50.00 if available
1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Website: www.winterfolk.com
Location, times, and directions: https://www.winterfolk.com/location-times-directions-2/
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Thursday, February 12, 2026 – 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM –
Emerging Talent Night
A listening-room showcase dedicated to new and developing artists presenting original songs and strong craft. Artists are selected by experienced local presenters and represent the voices of the future.
Friday, February 13, 2026 – 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Blues Friday
A night focused on blues and blues-based music, with artists working within traditional forms while exploring roots-adjacent styles that share a common musical language.
Saturday, February 14, 2026 – 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Sounds of Canada
A celebration of original Canadian music shaped by heritage, place, and lived experience. The lineup reflects the diversity of voices and traditions that define contemporary Canadian songwriting.
A Valentine’s-night listening-room concert centered on love, connection, and shared human experience through Canadian songs.
Sunday, February 15, 2026 – 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Sounds of the World
Artists from varied cultural backgrounds blend global traditions within folk, roots, and blues, reflecting a shared and multicultural musical framework.
SCHEDULE BY TIME AND VENUE
Friday, February 13, 2026
Main Hall — Friday, February 13, 2026
5:00–7:00 — Suzanne Jarvie CD Release
7:00 — The Swingin’ Blackjacks
8:00 — Jesse Greene
9:00 — Suzie Vinnick
10:00 — Sultans of String
Southern Cross Room — Friday, February 13, 2026
5:00 — TBD
6:00 — Workshop: Blues Guitar Styles — Noah Zacharin, Suzie Vinnick, Jesse Greene
7:00 — Workshop: Fiddle Workshop — Chris McKhool with additional artists to be announced
8:00 — Ablett and Cooper
9:00–10:00 — Glen Hornblast and Friends
Living Room — Friday, February 13, 2026
5:00 — TBD
6:00 — TBD
7:00 — TBD
8:00 — TBD
9:00 — TBD
10:00 — TBD
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Main Hall — Saturday, February 14, 2026
1:00 — Noah Zacharin
2:00 — Brian Gladstone
3:00 — Sue and Dwight
4:00 — Jory Nash
5:00 — Melanie Peterson
6:00 — Ariana Gillis
7:00 — The Mid-Century Modernes
8:00 — Russell deCarle
9:00 — Workshop: TBD
10:00 — Shakura S’aida
Southern Cross Room — Saturday, February 14, 2026
1:00 — Harpin’ Norm Lucien
2:00 — Brian Morgan
3:00 — Workshop: Canadian Historical Songs — Host James Gordon with Tony Quarrington
4:00 — Danny Marks
5:00 — Shawna Caspi
6:00 — Robert Priest
7:00 — Howard Gladstone
8:00 — Henry Lees & Soul Maître D’s
9:00 — Lynn Harrison
10:00 — Storey Tellers
Living Room — Saturday, February 14, 2026
1:00 — Cathy Anne
2:00 — Workshop: Folkie Night in Canada — Host David Storey with Howard Gladstone
3:00 — Workshop: Songs About Canada — Host Tyler Ellis with Mike Weidman and Lynn Harrison
4:00 — Workshop: 1960s Folk Revival — Host Sue and Dwight with additional artists to be announced
5:00 — D’Arcy Wickham
6:00 — Workshop: Songs of the Road — Host Jory Nash with Shawna Caspi and The Young Novelists
7:00 — Workshop: Improvising Guitar — Host Jessica Stuart with Noah Zacharin and D’Arcy Wickham
8:00 — Workshop: Songs with Spirit — Host Clela Errington with Harpin’ Norm Lucien and Lynn Harrison
9:00 — The Young Novelists
10:00 — Wayne Neon and Friends
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Main Hall — Sunday, February 15, 2026
1:00 — Workshop: Guitar Summit — Kevin Breit, Steve Briggs, Tony Quarrington
2:00 — Lightning Hill
3:00 — Quarrington and Adams
4:00 — Laura Fernandez
5:00 — Jessica Stuart
6:00 — James Gordon
7:00 — TBD
8:00 — Donné Roberts
9:00 — TBD
10:00 — Tony Springer
Southern Cross Room — Sunday, February 15, 2026
1:00 — Workshop: Fingerstyle Guitar Players — Ablett and Cooper, Brian Gladstone, additional artists to be announced
2:00 — Hikari Honda
3:00 — Workshop: In Their Native Tongues — Laura Fernandez, Taivi, additional artists to be announced
4:00 — Taylor Abrahamse
5:00 — Kiiola
6:00 — Tyler Ellis
7:00 — Workshop: I Did It My Way — Host Danny Marks with Wayne Neon and additional artists to be announced
8:00 — TBD
9:00 — Kevin Breit
10:00 — TBD
Living Room — Sunday, February 15, 2026
1:00 — TBD
2:00 — TBD
3:00 — Workshop: Crafting Song Lyrics — Host Robert Priest with Howard Gladstone and Lynn Harrison
4:00 — Isaac Muzikansky
5:00 — Clela Errington
6:00 — Workshop: Blending Roots with the Soul of Japan — Host Kiiola with Hikari Honda and Jessica Stuart
7:00 — Frankie Hart
8:00–10:00 — Workshop: Protest Songs — Host Lynn Harrison
Hour 1: Harpin’ Norm Lucien, James Gordon
Hour 2: Taivi, Taylor Abrahamse, Brian Morgan, John Dawson
10:00 — TBD
WORKSHOPS
All Winterfolk workshops are planned, curated, and populated by the artists themselves, resulting in authentic, collaborative, and artist-driven sessions. Festival workshops are interactive, participatory conversations where artists sit in the round, sharing songs, ideas, and stories around a common theme.
Roots-Rockers The Dunlop Brothers Release New Single “Lost in the Feeling” From ‘Vol. 2’ Album
Hamilton-based roots-rock band The Dunlop Brothers release their new single “Lost in the Feeling,” a warm, reflective track drawn from their latest album ‘The Dunlop Brothers, Vol. 2.’ The song captures the brothers’ gift for melodic songwriting and emotional nuance, further defining a sound shaped by rock, folk, Americana, and Canadiana traditions.
Comprised of siblings Justin and Matt Dunlop, The Dunlop Brothers have built a reputation for music grounded in authenticity and craft. Raised in a deeply musical family and influenced by the songwriting lineage of Neil Young, Bruce Cockburn, and Rush, the brothers blend Steeltown grit with lyrical sensitivity. Their work reflects a lifelong immersion in music and a shared instinct for storytelling that feels personal and universal at once.
“Lost in the Feeling” showcases the duo’s collaborative songwriting approach, unfolding with patience and emotional clarity. Lines such as “I get lost in the feeling, love, what’s the meaning of?” and “Does your heartbeat faster now?” drift over a spacious arrangement that highlights the song’s introspective core. The refrain “I get lost in the dreaming; love was the one way out” anchors the track in a sense of longing and connection that resonates through subtle shifts in tone and texture.
The song was written by Justin and Matt Dunlop and recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, a creative hub known for its deep roots in Canadian music. Produced by The Dunlop Brothers alongside Will Crann and Mike Monson, the recording emphasizes live-off-the-floor performances that capture the chemistry of longtime collaborators. The result is a sound that feels immediate and lived-in, balancing polish with organic energy.
As part of ‘The Dunlop Brothers, Vol. 2,’ the single reflects the duo’s interest in revealing new dimensions of their musical identity while staying true to their core sensibilities. The album expands on the foundation established on their earlier work, drawing listeners closer to the way the band sounds onstage, with rich instrumentation, dynamic interplay, and melodic depth.
“Lost in the Feeling” also highlights The Dunlop Brothers’ strength as storytellers. Lyrics like “Is it you I’m running from?” and “Now we’ll move on” unfold with restraint, allowing space for interpretation and emotional connection. The song’s gentle momentum and thoughtful phrasing underscore the brothers’ ability to create songs that linger beyond the final note.
‘The Dunlop Brothers, Vol. 2’ is available now on all major streaming platforms, with “Lost in the Feeling” serving as a standout moment from the album. The release continues to build momentum for the band as they share new music and connect with audiences drawn to honest songwriting and timeless sound.
Khruangbin Delivers Full Performance Live On KEXP
KEXP presents Khruangbin performing live in the KEXP studio, and features “Two Fish and an Elephant,” “August Twelve,” “Balls and Pins,” and “White Gloves,” with Laura Lee on bass and vocals, Mark Speer on guitar and vocals, Donald “DJ” Johnson on drums and vocals, and Will Van Horn on guitar, percussion, and keys. Hosted by Cheryl Waters, the session captures the Houston trio’s hypnotic blend of psychedelic funk, global grooves, and instrumental prowess in the intimate KEXP studio setting, offering fans a chance to experience the band’s distinctive sound up close with the addition of touring member Van Horn expanding their sonic palette.
Cher Performs Country Medley With Kris Kristofferson And Rita Coolidge From 1975 Cher Show
Cher performs a country medley with Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge on ‘The Cher Show’ broadcast on April 13, 1975. The performance includes “Oh, Lonesome Me,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” and “Okie From Muskogee,” showcasing Cher’s versatility beyond her pop and rock repertoire. The collaboration brings together three major voices from the era, with Kristofferson and Coolidge joining Cher for a moment that captures the crossover appeal of country music in the mid-1970s.