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Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour Returns For Its Second Decade With Sheryl Crow, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, And More

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Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour Returns For Its Second Decade With Sheryl Crow, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, And More

Willie Nelson is hitting the road again, and every date counts. The 2026 Outlaw Music Festival Tour has been officially announced, kicking off July 3 in Irving, Texas and running through August with stops across the Midwest and Northeast. Now entering its second decade, the tour rolls out with Nelson headlining alongside rotating lineups featuring Sheryl Crow, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, Lukas Nelson, Margo Price, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and Lily Meola. Billy Strings and Rodney Crowell join for the annual Fourth of July Picnic in Austin on July 4.

Rolling Stone called last year’s 10th anniversary run “undoubtedly the most exciting and eclectic multi-artist festival of the 2025 summer amphitheater season by a wide margin.” The 2026 edition builds on that foundation with a lineup that balances legendary names and essential voices in American roots music. “We don’t get to do as many shows as we used to, so every night out there means a little more,” Nelson said in the announcement.

Tickets go on sale to the general public March 27 at 10:00am local time. Citi card members have early access to presale tickets through March 26 at 10:00pm local time via the Citi Entertainment program.

2026 Outlaw Music Festival Tour Dates:

July 3 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Willie Nelson & Family, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Price, Lily Meola

July 4 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater

Willie Nelson & Family, Billy Strings, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Price, Rodney Crowell, Lily Meola

July 5 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Willie Nelson & Family, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Margo Price, Lily Meola

August 18 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater

Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

August 19 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater

Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

August 21 – East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

August 22 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

August 23 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

August 25 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sierra Hull, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

August 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater

Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

August 29 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

August 30 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Albany Med Health System at SPAC

Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson Jr., Robert Randolph, Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble

KATSEYE Headlines The 2026 Head In The Clouds Festival At The Rose Bowl In Pasadena This August

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KATSEYE Headlines The 2026 Head In The Clouds Festival At The Rose Bowl In Pasadena This August

88 Rising and Goldenvoice have announced the return of Head In The Clouds Music and Arts Festival to Los Angeles, with global super girl group KATSEYE headlining the one-day event on August 8 at the Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. It marks KATSEYE’s first-ever appearance at the festival, joining a lineup that includes Japanese hip-hop group XG, South Korean rapper Dabin.kr, Rich Brian, R&B singer-songwriter UMI, K-pop boy group LNGSHOT, and more. One of the premier Asian-centric music festivals in the world, Head In The Clouds has expanded well beyond its Southern California roots with events in New York, Jakarta, Manila, and China, and last year’s L.A. edition featured G-Dragon, 2NE1, and a Higher Brothers reunion. General admission passes start at $179 with VIP from $329, going on sale March 26 at 11am PT at la.hitcfestival.com.

Anuel AA, Junior H, Ozuna, And John Summit Lead A Stacked Baja Beach Fest Returning To Rosarito This August

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Anuel AA, Junior H, Ozuna, And John Summit Lead A Stacked Baja Beach Fest Returning To Rosarito This August

Baja Beach Fest is back. The three-day Latin music festival returns to the shores of Rosarito, Baja California, August 7 through 9, with Anuel AA, Junior H, Nicky Jam, and Ozuna headlining alongside EDM star John Summit and a special symphonic performance from Yandel, backed by a full orchestra. Sean Paul, Chencho Corleone, Farruko, Manuel Turizo, Steve Aoki, and a deep supporting cast round out a lineup that continues the festival’s evolution into one of the biggest Latin music events on the planet. Founded in 2018 by Chris Den Uijl and Aron Ampudia of La Familia Presenta, Baja Beach Fest has grown from a single-day event into a destination festival drawing tens of thousands of fans from across the globe, with past headliners including Bad Bunny, Karol G, Daddy Yankee, and Peso Pluma. Festival passes go on sale March 26, with an insider presale beginning at 11:30am PST and general on-sale at noon PST. Join the waitlist at bajabeachfest.com to access presale pricing.

Swedish Glam Rockers Lipz Give Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up” A Full Arena Rock Overhaul

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Swedish Glam Rockers Lipz Give Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up” A Full Arena Rock Overhaul

Swedish glam rock trio Lipz have released a hard-hitting rock reimagining of Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up” via Frontiers Music Srl, stripping the pop classic down to its foundation and rebuilding it with roaring guitars and arena-sized energy while keeping the song’s signature melody completely intact. The result hits harder than it has any right to, and that is exactly the point.

Eagles Announce ‘The Long Goodbye, Act III’ Stadium Dates With Tedeschi Trucks Band As Don Henley Hints At The End

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Eagles Announce ‘The Long Goodbye, Act III’ Stadium Dates With Tedeschi Trucks Band As Don Henley Hints At The End

The Eagles have announced four stadium dates this May under the banner of ‘The Long Goodbye, Act III’, with GRAMMY Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band joining as special guests. The shows hit Atlanta, Nashville, Hollywood, Florida, and Arlington, Texas, following the band’s ongoing Sphere Las Vegas residency, now totaling 58 performances and counting as the longest residency in the venue’s history.

Don Henley, speaking with CBS Sunday Morning, offered the clearest indication yet that 2026 may mark the end of the road. “I think this year will probably be it,” he said. “We’re getting toward the end. And that will be fine, too.” With over 50 years of touring, more than 1,000 concerts worldwide, and 16 million tickets sold, the Eagles have earned the right to say that on their own terms.

The Long Goodbye, Act III:

May 2 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

May 5 – Atlanta, GA – Truist Park

May 9 – Nashville, TN – FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University

May 13 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

May 16 – Arlington, TX – Globe Life Field

Chanel Taps Margot Robbie, Michel Gondry, And Kylie Minogue For A Breathtaking CHANEL 25 Handbag Campaign

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Chanel Taps Margot Robbie, Michel Gondry, And Kylie Minogue For A Breathtaking CHANEL 25 Handbag Campaign

Directed by Michel Gondry and starring Margot Robbie, the CHANEL 25 handbag campaign film is a contemporary reimagining of Kylie Minogue’s iconic “Come Into My World” video, with the pop legend herself making a special appearance exactly 25 years after the original track’s release. The result is cinematic, playful, and completely captivating.

Virginia Americana Pioneers The Steel Wheels Release ‘Cold Call’ EP And Hit The Road For An Extensive 2026 Tour

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Virginia Americana Pioneers The Steel Wheels Release ‘Cold Call’ EP And Hit The Road For An Extensive 2026 Tour

The Steel Wheels keep moving. The Virginia-based Americana five-piece have released the ‘Cold Call’ EP, a four-song collection drawn from their self-titled ninth studio album, which is now available on streaming platforms as of March 13. The full LP was co-produced by D. James Goodwin (Goose, Bonny Light Horseman, I’m With Her), recorded at his Shenandoah Valley studio during a snowy Virginia winter in sessions the band describes as fluid, emotionally open, and alive.

“All of life is learning to lose,” says primary singer and songwriter Trent Wagler of the EP’s lead track. “Accepting that failure is a part of growth, death is a part of life, and dreams sometimes come true, but even those don’t last. Can the awareness of impending loss give us the motivation to tell everyone we know we love them?” That question sits at the heart of everything The Steel Wheels do best, harmony-driven folk rock that honors acoustic roots while reaching for something larger and more emotionally resonant.

The self-titled album follows their critically acclaimed 2024 LP ‘Sideways’, which drew praise from Billboard, No Depression, Relix, and The Bluegrass Situation. The band also performed an official showcase at this year’s Folk Alliance in New Orleans, and their Red Wing Roots Music Festival, founded in 2013, returns June 18 through 21 in Mount Solon, Virginia, with past lineups having featured Lucinda Williams, Billy Strings, and Dawes.

The 2026 tour runs from the Mountain West through the Northeast before closing out the summer festival season at Red Wing Roots and the Blue Ox Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Twenty years deep and playing with the confidence of a band that knows exactly who they are.

2026 Tour Dates:

March 24 – Boulder, CO – E-Town

March 26 – Salt Lake City, UT – The State Room

March 27 – Denver, CO – Swallow Hill

March 28 – Wichita, KS – WAVE

April 24 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theatre

April 25 – Washington, DC – The Hamilton

April 26 – Hagerstown, MD – Live at Hub City Vinyl

April 27 – Lancaster, PA – West Art

April 28 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Cafe Lena

April 29 – Turners Falls, MA – Shea Theatre

April 30 – Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace

May 1 – Plymouth, MA – The Spire

May 2 – Ithaca, NY – Hangar Theatre

May 3 – State College, PA – State Theatre

June 18-21 – Mount Solon, VA – Red Wing Roots Music Festival

June 26 – Eau Claire, WI – Blue Ox Festival

Las Vegas Punk Trio Crimson Riot Deliver Their Sharpest Statement Yet On New Album ‘Third Time’s A Charm’

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Las Vegas Punk Trio Crimson Riot Deliver Their Sharpest Statement Yet On New Album ‘Third Time’s A Charm’

‘Third Time’s A Charm’ is out now, and Crimson Riot have earned every word of that title. The Las Vegas punk trio, made up of guitarist and vocalist Roxy Gunn, bassist and vocalist Chris Reject, and drummer Ryan J, have released their third full-length album via Leg Lamp Records, and the critical response has been immediate. The Punk Site handed it five stars and called it “a potential album of the year.” Out Of Rage declared the band firmly in the category of necessary punk. Both assessments hold up.

Twelve tracks of blistering speed, sharp hooks, and melodic punch delivered with the kind of confidence that only comes from a band that has spent years tightening every bolt. ‘Third Time’s A Charm’ also marks the band’s first-ever vinyl release and features guest appearances from members of Buck-O-Nine and Lo(u)ser. The record has been building momentum through a series of singles, radio support from Rodney Bingenheimer on Little Steven’s Underground Garage and 92.3 KOMP’s Homegrown Show in Las Vegas, and a growing reputation for explosive live shows.

Formed in 2017 and once dubbed the “Punk Rock Partridge Family” by iHeartRadio’s Bobby Bones, the trio’s chemistry runs deeper than most bands ever find. Roxy and Ryan J are father and daughter, and their musical partnership has been developing for more than 15 years. “This is the album that stands out,” says Roxy Gunn. “Third time’s a charm.”

Crimson Riot celebrated the release with a hometown show at Henderson’s Grey Witch on March 20. A spring tour is in the works.

Firerose Channels Faith, Survival, And Courage Into Powerful New Single And Self-Directed Video “Do Not Be Afraid”

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Firerose Channels Faith, Survival, And Courage Into Powerful New Single And Self-Directed Video “Do Not Be Afraid”

Faith has a way of showing up in the smallest phrases. For Firerose, the words “do not be afraid,” appearing hundreds of times in the Bible, became a quiet lifeline during one of the hardest periods of her life. Her new single and self-directed music video bring those words to the centre of a song about fear, survival, and the moment silence finally begins to give way to courage.

The video opens with Firerose sitting inside a jail cell wearing the wedding dress from a marriage she has spoken about publicly, a visceral image of the invisible confinement that survivors of narcissistic abuse often describe. The symbolic shift comes when she finds a sword representing truth and spiritual strength, breaks open the cell door, and walks toward the light. It is direct, unflinching, and entirely her own vision.

Firerose’s connection to music stretches back to childhood in Sydney, where songwriting provided refuge during turbulent early years. That instinct carried through her twenties, through a struggle with addiction and ultimately sobriety, and onto prominent stages including the Grand Ole Opry and television appearances on Good Morning America and The Kelly Clarkson Show. Her singles “New Day” and “Plans” both reached the Top 20 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.

“Do Not Be Afraid” sits apart from chart positions. It is the sound of someone reclaiming their voice after years of silence, and making that act of reclamation into something other people who are still afraid can hold onto.

U.K. Power-Pop Auteur Marc Valentine Drops “High In The Underground” Ahead Of ‘Uncommon Side Effects’ On April 10

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U.K. Power-Pop Auteur Marc Valentine Drops “High In The Underground” Ahead Of ‘Uncommon Side Effects’ On April 10

Fuzz-drenched guitars, soaring harmonies, and a chorus that refuses to leave your head. Marc Valentine’s new single “High In The Underground” is out now, the latest preview of his forthcoming album ‘Uncommon Side Effects’, arriving April 10 via Wicked Cool Records. Hot on the heels of the acclaimed “NY UAP,” the new track delivers everything that has made Valentine one of the most praised power-pop voices coming out of the U.K.

“I wanted to write a song that sounded like it might have been a Lou Reed and Joan Jett collaboration,” says Valentine. “It’s about the misadventures of youth and chasing rock ‘n’ roll dreams.” That reference point lands. The track blends classic glam swagger with sharp power-pop hooks in a way that feels lived-in rather than borrowed, shaped by two years of relentless touring across the U.S. and Europe and a deep catalog of songs built from life on the road.

The critical groundwork is already laid. MOJO called his solo debut “an ace record, a masterclass in melody and energy.” Classic Rock praised his work as “endlessly melodic, simultaneously touching and gloriously rambunctious.” Vive Le Rock simply declared him “the new king of British power-pop.” ‘Uncommon Side Effects’ arrives as Valentine’s most fully realized solo statement, and “High In The Underground” makes that case immediately.

The album release show goes April 10 at London’s Water Rats, kicking off a extensive run through the U.K. and Sweden before festival appearances at Liverpool’s International Pop Overthrow, Call of Wild in Lincoln, and Rebellion Festival in Blackpool.

2026 Tour Dates:

April 10 – London, UK – Water Rats

April 11 – Norwich, UK – HMV Instore

April 22 – Portsmouth, UK – Wedgewood Rooms

April 23 – Swindon, UK – Tuppenny

April 24 – London, UK – Hope and Anchor

April 25 – Corby, UK – Steel Bar

May 1 – Leeds, UK – Fox and Newt

May 2 – Manchester, UK – Eagle

May 3 – Norwich, UK – Voodoo Daddy’s

May 8 – Malmö, Sweden – Medley

May 9 – Stockholm, Sweden – Encore

May 30 – Liverpool, UK – International Pop Overthrow Festival

May 31 – Lincoln, UK – Call of Wild Festival

July 10 – Newcastle, UK – Trillians

July 11 – Wolverhampton, UK – Giffard

August 6 – Leighton Buzzard, UK – Crowbar

August 7 – Blackpool, UK – Rebellion Festival

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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