The beloved Outermost Music Festival is returning to Cape Cod this fall, bringing two unforgettable days of roots, rock, and genre-blurring sounds to Orleans on October 11th and 12th, 2025. Anchored by a deep commitment to local talent and community spirit, this year’s festival features a powerhouse lineup of national headliners and rising regional stars, all set in the scenic coastal charm of Massachusetts’ Outer Cape.
Steel Pulse, the legendary British reggae band known for their socially conscious lyrics and global sound, will headline alongside two nights of G. Love & Special Sauce, with one night featuring the electrifying Robert Randolph. The weekend’s diverse lineup also includes fan favorites like Little Stranger, Mihali (of Twiddle), Cedric Burnside, and Ron Artis II, offering something for every lover of roots, blues, funk, and feel-good vibes.
“When we set out to curate Outermost Roots and Blues Festival, we always had in mind to bring an eclectic group of outstanding artists from all genres. This year are so proud to announce this lineup which encompasses Mississippi Hill, country, blues, roots reggae, hip-hop, sacred steel, funk, and rock ‘n’ roll in a seamless, energetic and joyful celebration of Friends, Family and our Cape Cod Community! We will see you at Nauset Beach!,” says Garrett Dutton (G. Love) of the eclectic lineup.
Building on its deep local roots, Outermost once again partners with Hog Island Beer Co., Orleans’ own award-winning craft brewery, to offer a full festival experience complete with locally brewed beers, artisanal food vendors, and an unmistakable Cape Cod vibe. The festival’s unique coastal setting-where salty air meets soaring melodies-has made it a favorite for both locals and visiting music lovers from across New England and beyond.
“Outermost has become one of the most anticipated events of the fall,” says Hog Island co-founder Mike McNamara. “It brings people together, showcases incredible talent, and gives us a chance to support the community we love through great music, food, and beer.”
Past editions of the festival have drawn praise for their laid-back atmosphere, strong production quality, and commitment to sustainability and local business partnerships. This year, organizers are doubling down on their community-first ethos, highlighting Cape Cod-based musicians and nonprofits as part of the weekend’s programming.
Jenna DeVries releases country-rock anthem, “You Look Confused.” The single is out now and you can listen to it on all digital streaming platforms.
Jenna DeVries has something to say – and she’s not afraid to say it. Storming in with a vengeance, DeVries storms in with “You Look Confused,” an anthem for anyone who’s ever been judged simply for living authentically. She explains, “If you’ve ever had anyone look at you with disgust or confusion for being unapologetically yourself, this song is for you. People are so scared of what they can’t understand. This song is a queer anthem that tells hateful people to get over themselves. Nothing I am doing is for you, and I have absolutely nothing to prove to you. I get to live my life 100% myself, while you just look confused.”
From the moment the track kicks off, a boot-stomping beat ignites a surge of confidence and fire that only DeVries can deliver. There’s swagger in every note. She sings, “I’m bigger than the box you put me in, I’m deeper than the ditch you’re digging, I can burn hotter than the midnight sun,” with calculated cool and total self-assurance. Her voice carries not just the melody, but also truth, resistance, and pride.
Throughout the track, DeVries confronts outdated ideologies head-on. Her lyrics are sharp, fearless, and demand to be heard. This is more than a song – it’s a declaration. She speaks directly to generational divides, making it clear that things have changed: “We are, we are, we are that generation, this is, this is, your only invitation.” The message? Get on board – or get out of the way. The LGBTQ+ community isn’t asking for permission anymore. They’re living out loud and taking up space.
Gods of Chaos, a special one-night-only Halloween experience combining rage, horror, metal, and hip-hop, is coming to Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, IL, on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Legendary hip-hop group, Three 6 Mafia will headline the one-day event with Pouya, Project Pat, 1900Rugrat, Lil Wyte, Suicide Silence, Terror, 200 Stab Wounds, Candy, Snuffed On Sight, Knuckle Sandwich, Bodybox, No Cure, and Empty Shell Casing.
Tickets will go on sale via presale on Tuesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. CT ahead of the general on-sale on Wednesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. CT at Ticketmaster.com.
Hot on the heels of the release of his self-penned R&B-inspired power pop ballad, “Maybe,” Broadway/TV star Brandon Victor Dixon is now set for his next single. Due out on August 22nd via BVD Records, Dixon will be unleashing his elegant, soulful, powerful rendition of one of the best-loved classic rock songs of all time, The Eagles’ “Hotel California”. The track features Dixon’s mellifluous lead vocals, a lush orchestral string arrangement, a gospel choir as well as piano, guitar, drums and bass.
“Hotel California” is taken from Brandon Victor Dixon’s forthcoming as-of-yet-untitled solo album, which is now slated for an early 2026 release. The first single, the self-penned “Maybe,” was released in May and received glowing praise from the media. Soul Tracks declared it to be “a lush tapestry,” stating, “Dixon uses his smooth vocals to distribute layers of inspiration and healing to the weary soul…”
Brandon Victor Dixon is a Grammy Award winner and Emmy and Tony (3x) Award nominated actor, singer and producer. Recently coming off of his Grammy Award-winning and Tony nominated featured role of Davis in Broadway’s multi award-winning show, Hell’s Kitchen, Brandon’s numerous credits include his Emmy and Grammy nominated role of Judas in NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar; starring in Fox’s Rent: Live; a star turn as Aaron Burr in the multi award-winning Broadway show Hamilton; his Tony nominated role as Eubie Blake in Broadway’s Shuffle Along; his Tony nominated role of Harpo in Broadway’s The Color Purple; his Grammy nominated turn as Berry Gordy, Jr. in the Grammy and Tony nominated Broadway show Motown The Musical; his star turn as Billy Flynn in Broadway’s Chicago; his Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League and AUDELCO nominated portrayal of Haywood Patterson in The Scottsboro Boys; The Best Man (NBC/Peacock); Terry Silver on the hit drama Power (Starz); She’s Gotta Have It (Netflix); Modern Love (Amazon); The Good Wife (ABC); This Is Us (NBC) ; Firebuds (Disney), and the leading role in the feature film 88 (Starz, Hulu, Apple).
Brandon’s live concert appearances have included his own solo concert as well as performing alongside such stellar talents as Jennifer Hudson, Nathan Lane, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Wynton Marsalis, Chita Rivera, Liza Minnelli, Kelli O’Hara and David Hyde Pierce, among others. He has produced multiple works including the Tony Award-winning Hedwig and the Angry Inch starring Neil Patrick Harris and the political thriller 88, now available on all streaming platforms.
Brandon studied at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford, is a graduate of Columbia University, and a recipient of the university’s I.A.L Diamond Award for achievement in the Arts.
Jesse Harris has released his new single “Dolores” thate features him with a full orchestra, accompanying himself on guitar. Inspired by classic albums such as Frank Sinatra’s Where Are You and Harry Nilsson’s A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night, Harris continues the tradition with a modern twist, assisted by Brazilian arranger and conductor, Maycon Ananias.
Harris is best known as the Grammy Award winning songwriter of “Don’t Know Why,” which has been recorded by Norah Jones, Smokey Robinson, Pat Metheny and many others. “Dolores” is the first single from his forthcoming album with Ananias, If You Believed In Me, out this fall.
Jesse says of the new single: “One evening at home in the fall of 2024, I wrote and recorded a song about a black cat with yellow eyes named Dolores. It was meant to be nothing more than a gift to its owner, but about a week later my old friend Maycon Ananias, a composer and arranger from Brazil, sent me a text saying he had something to propose: record his symphonic arrangements with an orchestra in Estonia, where he was writing a commission for the 95th birthday celebration of Arvo Pärt. The session was already scheduled and would also include other pieces of Maycon’s. Never had I recorded any of my music with an orchestra, and, serendipitously, this new song, with its spaciousness and fluid chord harmony, seemed ideal.”
THE STRAY CATS—all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—have today (July 28) announced their return to the road this fall for a cross‑country, month‑long tour. Set to kick off October 25, the iconic, multi‑million‑selling band will be bringing their legendary, explosive live show and red‑hot rock & roll to audiences nationwide. Their setlists will include massive hits such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town,” “Runaway Boys,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and more. (The tour itinerary follows below.)
Tickets go on sale Friday, August 1 at 10:00 AM (local time). An artist fan‑club presale kicks off Tuesday, July 29 at 10:00 AM (local time); sign up for the band newsletter HERE to get access.
Sat, Oct 25 – Mount Pleasant, MI — Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Sun, Oct 26 – Rockford, IL — Hard Rock Casino Tue, Oct 28 – Louisville, KY — The Louisville Palace Wed, Oct 29 – Indianapolis, IN — Murat Theatre at Old National Centre Fri, Oct 31 – Columbus, OH — Mershon Auditorium Sat, Nov 1 – Gary, IN — Hard Rock Casino Sun, Nov 2 – Northfield, OH — MGM Northfield Park – Center Stage Tue, Nov 4 – Morristown, NJ — Mayo Performing Arts Center Wed, Nov 5 – Westbury, NY — Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair Fri, Nov 7 – Mashantucket, CT — Foxwoods Resort Casino Sat, Nov 8 – Verona, NY — The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino Sun, Nov 9 – Port Chester, NY — The Capitol Theatre Tue, Nov 11 – Cincinnati, OH — Taft Theatre Thu, Nov 13 – Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater Sat, Nov 15 – Albuquerque, NM — Route 66 Casino Hotel – Legends Theater Sun, Nov 16 – Phoenix, AZ — Celebrity Theatre Tue, Nov 18 – Highland, CA — Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel Wed, Nov 19 – Las Vegas, NV — The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Thu, Nov 20 – TBA — TBA Sat, Nov 22 – Santa Rosa, CA — Ruth Finley Person Theater Sun, Nov 23 – Wheatland, CA — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Organizers of Farm Aid have announced that Kenny Chesney, Wynonna Judd, and Steve Earle will join the Farm Aid 40 lineup at Huntington Rock Stadium in Minneapolis on September 20th.
“We’re excited to have Kenny Chesney back on the Farm Aid stage this year,” states Jennifer Fahy, co-executive director of Farm Aid. “He’s one of many artists who have returned to Farm Aid, generously donating their travel and performances to raise awareness about the family farmers who grow good food for all of us. Kenny’s appearance, along with the addition of music legends Wynonna Judd and Steve Earle, will make this an unforgettable anniversary event.”
Chesney, an eight-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year award winner, is one of America’s biggest concert draws. Farm Aid will mark his only 2025 concert performance outside his recently wrapped Sphere residency. It also marks his fourth Farm Aid appearance. Judd is one of the most decorated female artists in country music history, with 19 No. 1 singles and an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Earle, who became a member of the Grand Ole Opry this year, is no stranger to the Farm Aid stage. This year will be his ninth appearance since joining the inaugural event in 1985.
Together, they join the star-studded Farm Aid 40 lineup, which features Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young (and the Chrome Hearts), John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, and Margo Price, as well as Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles, Madeline Edwards, and Wisdom Indian Dancers.
Tickets for Farm Aid’s 40th anniversary music and food festival range from $101 to $390 (fees included, not sales tax).
Farm Aid’s mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Farm Aid artists and board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and Margo Price host an annual festival to raise funds to support Farm Aid’s work with family farmers and to inspire people to choose family farm food. Since 1985, Farm Aid, with the support of the artists who contribute their performances each year, has raised more than $85 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture, and promote food from family farms.
The forthcoming David Gilmour live album and film entitled THE LUCK AND STRANGE CONCERTS and LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, beautifully capture the 2024 Luck and Strange tour.
The tour accompanied Gilmour’s fifth solo album, LUCK AND STRANGE, which hit #1 in the UK, Germany (his first #1 there), Poland, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Portugal and Austria. It reached #2 in France, Italy, and Belgium, the top 5 in Spain, Japan, Norway, Denmark, and Hungary, and the top ten in the USA, Australia, Finland, Sweden, Ireland, and New Zealand.
The shows began with two sold-out warm-up shows at the Brighton Centre before moving to Circus Maximus in Rome for six sold-out nights, followed by the same at London’s Royal Albert Hall before moving Stateside for sold-out evenings at the Intuit Dome and Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, before concluding with five sold-out nights at Madison Square Garden in New York.
All twenty-three dates were sold out, and with no new shows on the horizon, THE LUCK AND STRANGE CONCERTS and LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME is the best and only way to experience the master of his art on stage.
LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME, which is being released via Sony Music Vision and Trafalgar Releasing, will be shown in cinemas & IMAX worldwide on 17th September for a limited time only. The film sees Gilmour return to Rome’s historic Circus Maximus at the beginning of the Luck and Strange tour, his first in nearly a decade. Long-time Gilmour collaborator Gavin Elder filmed the sublime spectacle against the backdrop of the ancient ruins of Rome. Tickets at cinemas around the world will go on sale 6th August at 2pm BST/ 9am EDT / 6am PDT. Full screening details for both IMAX and standard format cinemas will be available at davidgilmour.film. LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS will also be released on 2 Blu-Ray and 3 DVD sets with bonus unseen footage and the full THE LUCK AND STRANGE CONCERTS mixed in 5.1 and Atmos (Blu-Ray only) on 17th October.
THE LUCK AND STRANGE CONCERTS features 23 tracks across 4LPs or 2CDs recorded at selected shows from the tour and blends solo tracks from David’s most recent album, including a stirring rendition of Between Two Points with Romany Gilmour as well as classic Pink Floyd anthems such as Sorrow, High Hopes, Breathe (In The Air), Time, Wish You Were Here, and Comfortably Numb. The super deluxe edition of the album features all the formats as well as a 120-page hardback book, DAVID GILMOUR LUCK AND STRANGE LIVE, featuring Polly Samson’s photographs taken on the tour.
The audio for THE LUCK AND STRANGE CONCERTS and LIVE AT THE CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ROME has been co-produced by David and Charlie Andrew, who co-produced the Luck and Strange album.
Country star John Michael Montgomery will bring The Road Home Tour to Kentucky for his farewell performance. It will be a night to remember as Montgomery takes one final ride through his storied career on December 12th at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY.
Brought to Rupp Arena by Outback Presents, this special concert will be a historical moment capping off the superstar’s illustrious run, but to make it even more special, it will be a complete family affair, as he shares the stage with his brother Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, his son Walker Montgomery, and his son-in-law Travis Denning. The star-studded concert promises to be the event of the year.
“I stepped on a tour bus for the first time in 1992 and haven’t looked back since, but now it’s time to bring it all back home for my last concert and I can’t think of a better place than Rupp Arena. I wanted to celebrate this occasion with my family, so I invited some of them to perform with me. We are going to have a lot of fun and end this ride in a big way,” says Montgomery.
Presales start tomorrow (Wed, July 30th) ahead of the general sale on Friday, August 1st at 10 am local time.
A fixture on the charts in the 1990s with hits like “Life’s A Dance,” “I Love The Way You Love Me,” “Sold,” “Be My Baby Tonight,” “I Swear,” and others, Montgomery charted a whopping 36 singles throughout his decades-long career, including seven that reached No. 1, and released 11 studio albums amassing millions in sales, and receiving numerous multi-platinum and gold RIAA plaques, as well as countless music industry awards and nominations.
The country music icon announced in 2024 that he would officially retire from full-time touring at the end of 2025 with his The Road Home Tour.
Gibson has shaped the sound of music since 1894, when Orville Gibson first designed and built mandolins in his workshop. 130 years on, the groundbreaking and forward-thinking carved top design that revolutionized the mandolin and guitar world, delivering a louder, more durable, more playable instrument, remains the DNA of every Gibson.
To honor this journey, Gibson is proud to celebrate the groundbreaking two-time GRAMMY-nominated mandolin virtuoso, singer, guitarist, and songwriter, Sierra Hull, who is now the first-ever female artist to have a signature Gibson mandolin. On October 7, Gibson will debut the Sierra Hull F-5 Master Model and the Sierra Hull F-5G mandolins worldwide. Both mandolins will arrive in a Sierra Burst VOS Varnish finish and come with unique case candy in a package worthy of this trailblazing artist who has taken the mandolin and bluegrass communities by storm.
“We spent about two years talking and dreaming about what this mandolin would become,” says Hull. “The exciting thing for me is that the mandolin that I have played exclusively since 2009 was signed by Master Luthier David Harvey. It’s become my voice after so many years of playing it. Being able to work on this project with David personally gave me the confidence that we’d be able to achieve something unique, while still honoring the legacy and history of those beloved Master Model mandolins. It’s exciting and full circle to see these new mandolins with my name on them and his signature inside.
“When I finally played the prototype for the first time, I knew these instruments would be something that I could be proud of. They are hand-built with the highest level of quality by the team at Gibson—many folks who have worked there for years. Mandolins can also be very expensive. They take a lot of time and care to build right. If I’m going to put my name on something with that kind of price tag, it needs to be a great instrument and something long-lasting. I truly believe these mandolins are, and I’m really proud of that.”
“Sierra Hull is one of the most gifted mandolin players and singer-songwriters of our time,” says Mat Koehler, Vice President of Product at Gibson. “She has redefined what’s possible on the mandolin and across the many genres she explores. Her signature models reflect her passion for the instrument and her uncompromising approach to tone and feel. Each one is built with pride, authenticity, and soul at the Gibson Custom Shop, and we’re honored to have worked with Sierra to bring them to life.”
A first look at the Gibson Sierra Hull F-5 Master Model mandolin, set for release worldwide on October 7.
“Sierra’s music transcends traditional bluegrass – she strikes a beautiful balance between old-time sounds and contemporary Americana, pioneering and shaping the sound of modern acoustic music and inspiring a whole new generation of music lovers,” adds Codey Allen, Gibson Cultural Influence-North America. “Sierra has inspired all of us at Gibson, and it has been a joy to share the creative process with her. She has poured so much time, love, and attention into every detail of her signature mandolins, and we are grateful to share in this celebration of her art.”
“This was the first time I’ve gotten to see the process of building mandolins up close and personal, which has been such a beautiful and fun thing to witness,” continues Hull. “To see a mandolin go from simply a piece of wood to the final product of an amazing instrument is kind of mind-blowing. I’ve never been one to know a lot about the ins and outs of wood types, or real specs of instruments, but I am really connected to what I feel and hear from an instrument—even if I don’t always have the language to discuss it. I’ve learned, and continue to learn, a lot about this tiny instrument I love so much through this process. It’s been so fun.”
Currently nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s “Female Vocalist of the Year” and “Mandolin Player of the Year,” Sierra is also the only woman to have been nominated for, let alone win, six International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) “Mandolin Player of the Year” awards, Sierra Hull is world-renowned for her exceptional technical proficiency and genre-bending musical style. Sierra started playing mandolin at age eight, and by age 10, made her Grand Ole Opry debut. Her fusion of bluegrass, Americana, folk, jazz, and modern progressive acoustic music attracted the attention of other highly skilled bluegrass musicians, and she has collaborated with and received accolades from Eric Clapton, Dolly Parton, Brandi Carlile, Cory Wong, Billy Strings, Dave Matthews, Bill Kreutzmann, Sturgill, Simpson Gillian Welch, Béla Fleck, and Alison Krauss. Hailing from Byrdstown, Tennessee, Hull’s innovative sound is deeply rooted in bluegrass yet continually pushes boundaries.
After releasing her debut album, Secrets (2008), Sierra followed with other critically acclaimed albums, Daybreak (2011), Weighted Mind (2016), and 25 Trips (2020), which cemented her place as one of the most innovative musicians in contemporary bluegrass and acoustic music today. Marking her first album in five years, the new A Tip Toe High Wire is a nod to her modern musical juggling act, delving into new, progressive territory without wandering too far from her roots. Self-produced with longtime friend and engineer Shani Gandhi, A Tip Toe High Wire features her skilled and seasoned touring band—Shaun Richardson (guitar), Avery Merritt (fiddle), Erik Coveney (bass), and Mark Raudabaugh (drums)but it’s also her first album to be released independently.
Hull has performed on iconic stages like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, and the White House, and she continues to delight and inspire audiences worldwide with her innovative artistry. Hull recently wrapped a run of Outlaw dates performing alongside Billy Strings, Bob Dylan, and Willie Nelson. Catch Sierra on tour throughout 2025 both in major cities including Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, Denver, New York City, Nashville, and Portland, as well as the Earl Scruggs Festival, IBMA Bluegrass Live 2025, and the Bender Jamboree; see all Sierra Hull tour dates: https://www.sierrahull.com/tour.
Sierra Hull’s 2025 tour dates are as follows:
DATE VENUE CITY
Aug 3 – Salmonfest – Ninilchik, AK
Aug 8 – Hazel Ruby McQuain Amphitheater – Morgantown, WV
Aug 10 – Lowell Summer Music Series – Lowell, MA
Aug 29 – Woodstock Arts Theatre – Woodstock, GA
Aug 30 – Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025 – Mill Spring, NC
Sep 5 – Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO
Sep 6 – Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa – Moab, UT
Sep 8 – Aladdin Theater – Portland, OR
Sep 9 – Neptune Theatre – Seattle, WA
Sep 10 – The Independent – San Francisco, CA
Sep 11 – Troubadour – West Hollywood, CA
Sep 13 – Bender Jamboree – Las Vegas, NV
Sep 14 – Pickin’ In The Pines Bluegrass Festival 2025 – Flagstaff, AZ
Sep 17 – Fogg Street Lawn Club – Nashville, TN
Sep 19 – IBMA Bluegrass Live 2025 – Chattanooga, TN
Sep 20 – The Foundry – Waynesboro, VA
Sep 21 – FreshGrass MASS MoCA 2025 – North Adams, MA
Sep 24 – The Kent Stage – Kent, OH
Sep 26 – Atwood Music Hall – Madison, WI
Oct 30 – Hulaween 2025 w/ The Infamous Stringdusters – Live Oak, FL
Jan 20 – Panic En La Playa Trece 2025 – Maya Riviera, Mexico
