The family trio Kopper and Kash share their love of southern gospel with their new holiday-inspired single “Let’s All Go Down To The River,” now streaming everywhere. The song has long been a favorite in their family’s Sunday worship gatherings, carrying deep meaning for Jeff, who has always admired Johnny Paycheck’s original version and Alabama’s beloved cover. “Recording this cover felt like the natural next step – honoring Jeff’s musical heroes, celebrating a family favorite, and sharing a song that brings us together with our listeners in the same way it brings us together at home,” says Kopper and Kash.
Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks Announce 2026 ‘Yes Epics, Classics and More’ Tour
Progressive rock legend Jon Anderson is returning to the stage in 2026 with the Band Geeks for the Yes Epics, Classics and More tour. Known for his unmistakable voice and visionary songwriting as the founding vocalist of Yes, Anderson will bring an evening of beloved prog-rock masterpieces, deep cuts, and fan favorites to audiences across the U.S. The tour begins April 17 at Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut and continues through May 7 in Royal Oak, Michigan, with additional dates to be announced soon.
The upcoming run follows a busy 2025 that saw Anderson and the Band Geeks release their debut studio album True and the live album Perpetual Change. The band is also in pre-production for a new studio album, slated for release in the second half of 2026. Fans can expect an immersive live experience celebrating both Anderson’s remarkable legacy and his continued creative evolution alongside his talented touring band.
Tour Dates:
April 17 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse
April 19 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse
April 21 – Patchogue, NY – Patchogue Theatre
April 23 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Theatre
April 26 – Rochester, NY – Kodak Center Theater
April 28 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theater
April 30 – Landsdowne, PA – Landsdowne Theater
May 2 – Landsdowne, PA – Landsdowne Theater
May 5 – Troy, NY – Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
May 7 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Theatre
Hayley Williams Announces 2026 Solo Tour ‘Good Dye Young Presents: Hayley Williams At A Bachelorette Party’
Hayley Williams is stepping into the spotlight on her own as she announces her first-ever solo tour, Good Dye Young Presents: Hayley Williams At A Bachelorette Party. Produced by her vibrant hair dye brand Good Dye Young, the 2026 trek celebrates her new album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party with a mix of North American and European dates this spring. The tour kicks off March 28 in Atlanta at the Tabernacle and makes its way through major cities including Toronto, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles before heading overseas to Milan, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Dublin.
This marks Williams’ long-awaited return to the road as a solo artist after years of worldwide touring with Paramore. Her album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party—a raw and reflective record exploring transformation, identity, and liberation—was surprise-released digitally earlier this year and arrived physically on November 7 on CD and LP. The project follows 2020’s Petals for Armor and 2021’s Flowers for Vases / descansos, continuing her evolution as one of alt-pop’s most fearless and inventive voices.
Tour Dates:
March 28 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
March 31 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
April 3–4 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues
April 6–7 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
April 9–10 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
April 14 – Baltimore, MD – The Lyric
April 18 – Minneapolis, MN – Fillmore
April 21–22 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theater
April 25, 27 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
May 2 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater
May 5 – Phoenix, AZ – Van Buren
May 7, 9 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
May 12–13 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
June 5 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
June 8 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
June 10 – Cologne, Germany – Live Music Hall
June 15 – Berlin, Germany – Tempodrom
June 16 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Poolen
June 22 – Manchester, UK – Academy
June 26 – Glasgow, Scotland – O2 Academy
June 29 – Dublin, Ireland – National Stadium
Bonnie Raitt Announces West Coast and Canadian Tour for 2026
Bonnie Raitt is taking her band on the road once again, announcing a new run of live shows across the U.S. West Coast and Canada in May and June 2026. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s latest tour celebrates her extraordinary 55-year career, following a stretch of major honors including the Kennedy Center Honor (2024), Billboard Women in Music Icon Award (2022), and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2021). The tour will mark a return to the stage after her acclaimed 2025 summer run with Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band, giving fans another chance to see one of music’s most enduring and beloved performers in her element.
Jon Cleary will join as the special guest on the Canadian dates, while support for the U.S. shows will be announced soon. The tour begins May 28 at the Fox Theater in Spokane and will travel through Oregon, California, Washington, and British Columbia before wrapping June 27 at Winnipeg’s Centennial Concert Hall. Each performance will showcase Raitt’s signature blend of soulful blues, folk, and rock — a timeless sound that continues to resonate across generations.
Tour Dates:
May 28 – Spokane, WA – The Fox Theater
June 3 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Pavilion
June 5 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24
June 6 – Sacramento, CA – Channel 24
June 8 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
June 10 – Salem, OR – Elsinore Theatre
June 12 – Port Townsend, WA – Centrum Benefit Concert & Gala
June 13 – Bellingham, WA – Mount Baker Theatre
June 16 – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre (with Jon Cleary)
June 17 – Victoria, BC – Royal Theatre (with Jon Cleary)
June 19 – Kelowna, BC – Prospera Place (with Jon Cleary)
June 20 – Calgary, AB – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (with Jon Cleary)
June 23 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (with Jon Cleary)
June 25 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place (with Jon Cleary)
June 27 – Winnipeg, MB – Centennial Concert Hall (with Jon Cleary)
Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce Six-Night 2026 Beacon Theatre Residency
After lighting up the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles with a rousing tribute to Joe Cocker, the Tedeschi Trucks Band is heading back east for six unforgettable nights at New York’s Beacon Theatre. The powerhouse group will return to their home-away-from-home venue March 10, 11, 13, 14, 20, and 21, 2026, extending their tradition of soulful, musically daring residencies that have become a highlight of the live music calendar.
Produced by Live Nation, the shows promise fiery jams, deep grooves, and the kind of emotional performances that have made the 12-piece ensemble one of the most acclaimed live acts in the world. Fan presales begin November 12 at 10 AM Eastern through the TTB Swamp Family Fan Club, with local presales on November 13 and general on-sale on November 14 at 10 AM Eastern. VIP packages will be available in limited quantities.
Dates:
March 10 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
March 11 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
March 13 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
March 14 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
March 20 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
March 21 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
Goose Announces 2026 Headline Tour and Return of Viva El Gonzo Festival
Goose has unveiled their first headline tour dates for 2026, kicking off April 10 at Asheville’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena and continuing through April 25 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. The month-long run features multi-night stops at Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial Auditorium (April 14–15), St. Augustine Amphitheatre (April 18–19), and the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans (April 21–22). Fans can also catch Goose at the Florida Groves Music & Arts Festival in Orlando on April 12 and their return to Austin’s Moody Center on April 24, following their sold-out 2024 New Year’s Eve performances. Presales begin November 12, with general on-sale set for November 14 at 10 AM local.
The band — Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, Trevor Weekz, and Cotter Ellis — continues to solidify their status as one of the most exciting live acts in modern jam-rock. One dollar from every ticket sold will benefit the Western Sun Foundation, supporting community nonprofits through the Always Asheville Fund. Goose will also celebrate the holidays with their 12th annual Goosemas, December 12–13 at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, before returning to San José del Cabo, Mexico, for Viva El Gonzo (May 7–9), featuring My Morning Jacket, Cory Wong, LP Giobbi, Jim James, and more. With an impressive year behind them — including a sold-out Madison Square Garden debut and major festival appearances — Goose’s 2026 is already shaping up to be one for the books.
Tour Dates:
Dec. 12 – Providence, RI – Amica Mutual Pavilion
Dec. 13 – Providence, RI – Amica Mutual Pavilion
Apr. 10 – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena
Apr. 11 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater
Apr. 12 – Orlando, FL – Florida Groves Music & Arts Festival
Apr. 14 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
Apr. 15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
Apr. 17 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
Apr. 18 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Apr. 19 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Apr. 21 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre
Apr. 22 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre
Apr. 23 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
Apr. 24 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Apr. 25 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
May 7–9 – San José del Cabo, Mexico – Viva El Gonzo
Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman Reunite as The Guess Who for First Tour in 23 Years
For the first time in more than two decades, Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman are reuniting to tour Canada as The Guess Who. After a years-long legal battle to reclaim the band’s name, the two iconic rock legends will hit the road starting May 26 at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, New Brunswick, before visiting major cities across the country including Halifax, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Edmonton. The tour wraps with special festival appearances at Ottawa Bluesfest and Vancouver’s Pacific National Exhibition. Dan Felder, formerly of the Eagles, will serve as the supporting act for the headline shows. Presales begin November 11, with general onsale starting November 14 at 10 AM local time.
Following the resolution of their 2024 trademark lawsuit, this reunion marks a monumental moment in Canadian rock history. Fans can expect a career-spanning set filled with timeless classics like “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “No Time,” performed by the band’s original frontmen who helped define a generation of sound. Their reunion tour not only celebrates a legacy of chart-topping hits but also reaffirms their enduring bond and influence on rock music worldwide.
Tour Dates:
May 26 – Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre
May 27 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
May 29 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
May 30 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
June 1 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
June 2 – London, ON – Canada Life Place
June 5 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre
June 6 – Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre
June 8 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
June 10 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place
July 19 – Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Bluesfest
August 23 – Vancouver, BC – The Pacific National Exhibition
Foo Fighters Announce ‘Take Cover Tour 2026’ Across Europe, UK, and North America
Foo Fighters are hitting the road again in 2026 with the Take Cover Tour, bringing their powerhouse live show to European and UK stadiums, arenas, and festivals in June and July. The tour kicks off June 10 at Oslo’s Unity Arena and closes July 10 at Portugal’s NOS Alive Festival, marking their first Europe/UK trek since 2024’s Everything or Nothing at All Tour. Fans can expect an unforgettable summer of rock with support from Royel Otis, Inhaler, IDLES, Otoboke Beaver, Fat Dog, and Die Spitz across select dates. General on sale begins Friday, November 14 at 10 AM local time, with tickets limited to six per customer.
Following the European run, Foo Fighters will launch their North American stadium tour beginning August 6 at Ford Field in Detroit, with stops in Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, Washington, and more, before wrapping September 26 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Managed by John Silva and Michael Meisel of SAM, and booked by Don Muller, Russell Warby, and Marlene Tsuchii, the tour celebrates a new era for the band, propelled by their fiery new single “Asking for a Friend.” With sold-out stadiums and an unrelenting energy that continues to define rock’s live experience, the Take Cover Tour 2026 reaffirms Foo Fighters as one of the most electrifying bands on the planet.
European and UK Tour Dates:
June 10 – Oslo, Norway – Unity Arena *#
June 12 – Stockholm, Sweden – Strawberry Arena *#
June 15 – Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy *#
June 17 – Munich, Germany – Allianz Arena ^#
June 19 – Paris, France – Paris La Défense Arena ^#
June 25 – Liverpool, UK – Anfield Stadium ^#
June 27 – Liverpool, UK – Anfield Stadium *%
July 1 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion +”
July 3 – Vienna, Austria – Ernst-Happel-Stadium +”
July 5 – Milan, Italy – I-Days +”
July 8 – Madrid, Spain – Mad Cool Festival
July 10 – Oeiras, Portugal – NOS Alive Festival
North American Tour Dates:
Aug. 6 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
Aug. 8 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
Aug. 10 – Cleveland, OH – Huntington Bank Field
Aug. 13 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
Aug. 15 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
Aug. 17 – Washington, DC – Nationals Park
Sept. 12 – Fargo, ND – Fargodome
Sept. 15 – Regina, SK – Mosaic Stadium
Sept. 17 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium
Sept. 20 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place
Sept. 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
Pharrell Williams x Adidas to Receive “Shoe of the Year” at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards
Footwear News (FN) today announced that Pharrell Williams and Adidas will receive the Shoe of the Year Award at the 2025 FN Achievement Awards (FNAAs), recognizing the Virginia Adistar Jellyfish by Pharrell Williams, a collaboration that unites innovative design, creativity, and cultural resonance.
“I dreamed of a shoe that felt alive, something that moved like water, that had its own rhythm, energy and glow,” said Pharrell Williams. “The Virginia Adistar Jellyfish started as a really big idea that we kept pushing, shaping, refining until it became real. I wanted it to feel fluid, futuristic, and free, not just another shoe but a living design. Seeing people connect with that spirit is the most rewarding part.”
“Pharrell’s partnership with Adidas continues to redefine what creative collaboration in footwear can look like, pushing boundaries in both design and storytelling,” said Michael Atmore, Chief Brand Officer of Fairchild Media Group and Editorial Director of Footwear News and Editor-in-Chief, WWD. “The Virginia Adistar Jellyfish reflects his singular ability to connect culture, community, and craft.”
The much-anticipated FNAAs, often known as the “Shoe Oscars,” willreturn on December 3, 2025, at an all-new venue, Cipriani 25 Broadway in New York City. The annual red carpet and awards ceremony celebrate footwear’s influential style stars, standout collaborations, emerging talents and industry leaders.
This year marks the 39th annual FN Achievement Awards, honoring designer and philanthropist Tommy Hilfiger with the Lifetime Achievement Award, alongside a lineup of honorees shaping the future of fashion, sport, and retail.
2025 FNAA Honorees (to date)
- Shoe of the Year: Virginia Adistar Jellyfish by Pharrell Williams
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Tommy Hilfiger
- Person of the Year: Ronnie Fieg
- Company of the Year: Wolverine Worldwide
- Designer of the Year: Nina Christen
- Retailer of the Year: Nordstrom
- Brand of the Year: Jordan Brand
- Collaboration of the Year: New Balance x Miu Miu
- Style Influencer of the Year: Coco Gauff
- Launch of the Year: Favorite Daughter
- Emerging Talent Award: Jurgita Dileviciute and Denitsa Bumbarova
- Hall of Fame: Michael Greenberg; Laura O’Brien; Massimo and Sabrina Bonini
Split Enz Reunite After 20 Years for the ‘Forever Enz’ Tour in 2026
Legendary New Zealand band Split Enz is reuniting for the first time in nearly 20 years with the Forever Enz Tour, confirmed for May 2026. Presented by Live Nation, the tour will feature Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Eddie Rayner, and Noel Crombie, joined by Matt Eccles on drums and James Milne on bass. The long-awaited reunion kicks off May 13 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, followed by shows at Sydney’s ICC Theatre on May 18, Perth’s RAC Arena on May 22, and Adelaide Entertainment Centre on May 25. Split Enz will also headline Bluesfest 2026, marking a triumphant return for one of the most influential groups in Australasian music history. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 17 at 12 PM, with Mastercard and artist presales beginning Wednesday, November 12.
Formed in 1972, Split Enz rose to global acclaim through their inventive art-pop sound and theatrical performances, creating an enduring legacy across five decades. Their timeless hits — including “I Got You,” “I See Red,” “Message To My Girl,” “Six Months On A Leaky Boat,” “History Never Repeats,” and “One Step Ahead” — defined an era and influenced generations of musicians. This year also celebrates the 50th anniversary of their debut album Mental Notes and the launch of the Enzyclopedia re-release series, beginning November 14 via Chrysalis Records and Warner Music. With 5x platinum-certified success for True Colours and induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, Split Enz’s reunion promises to be a monumental celebration of history, harmony, and homegrown brilliance.
Tour Dates:
May 13 – Melbourne, VIC – Rod Laver Arena
May 18 – Sydney, NSW – ICC Theatre
May 22 – Perth, WA – RAC Arena
May 25 – Adelaide, SA – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
(Plus Headlining Bluesfest 2026)