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Guide to Successful Whiplash Claims After a Brisbane Car Accident

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By Mitch Rice

Car accidents can leave more than just dents and broken glass—they can cause lingering injuries that affect daily life in painful, invisible ways. One of the most common but misunderstood injuries resulting from collisions is whiplash. Often underestimated, whiplash can lead to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and long-term discomfort if not treated and addressed properly.

For anyone injured in a Brisbane road crash, understanding the process behind successful whiplash claims is key to getting the support needed for recovery. Whether the accident seemed minor or severe, knowing how to build a strong claim and when to seek help can make all the difference.

What Is Whiplash and Why It Matters

Whiplash is a soft tissue injury that occurs when the neck is suddenly forced backward and then forward—similar to the motion of a cracking whip. It’s common in rear-end collisions but can happen in any accident that causes a sudden jolt to the body. Symptoms may include:

  • Neck pain and stiffness

  • Headaches, often starting at the base of the skull

  • Shoulder and upper back pain

  • Dizziness or fatigue

  • Limited range of motion in the neck

While some people recover in a few weeks, others deal with ongoing pain, sleep disruption, and reduced ability to work or enjoy regular activities. This makes it crucial to take whiplash seriously—not just medically, but legally as well.

The Importance of Medical Attention and Documentation

One of the most critical steps in any injury claim is seeking prompt medical attention. In whiplash cases, this is especially important because symptoms can be delayed or subtle. Getting examined by a doctor right after the accident creates a medical record, which is vital when filing a claim.

These medical records help establish a direct link between the accident and your injury, which is necessary for proving damages. Waiting too long to see a doctor or failing to follow treatment recommendations can weaken a claim, even if your pain is real.

Documenting your experience—including symptoms, time off work, medical costs, and how your daily life is affected—is another important step toward building a strong case.

What Makes a Whiplash Claim Successful?

To pursue compensation successfully, you’ll need to prove that:

  1. You were involved in an accident caused by another party’s negligence.

  2. You sustained a whiplash injury as a direct result of that accident.

  3. You suffered losses—physical, emotional, or financial—because of the injury.

For successful whiplash claims, thorough documentation and consistency are essential. This includes medical assessments, receipts, pay slips, appointment logs, and written accounts of how the injury impacts your lifestyle. Even small changes in your daily routine—like needing help with chores or missing social activities—can strengthen your case.

Common Challenges in Whiplash Claims

Whiplash claims can be more difficult than they appear. Unlike a broken bone, whiplash doesn’t show up on X-rays or scans in the same way. This means insurers might question the severity or even the existence of the injury.

In some cases, insurance companies may suggest that the symptoms are exaggerated or not related to the accident at all. They might offer low settlements quickly, hoping the injured party won’t push back.

This is where guidance from experienced professionals—such as Brisbane car accident lawyers—can become incredibly important. These legal experts understand how local courts assess injury claims and how to present evidence clearly and persuasively. They can also manage communication with insurers, ensuring that your rights are protected throughout the process.

What Compensation Can Cover

A whiplash claim isn’t just about covering medical bills. A well-supported claim can also seek compensation for:

  • Lost income (if you’ve missed work)

  • Future medical treatments or therapy

  • Pain and suffering

  • Reduced quality of life

  • Costs of hiring help or modifying your home if needed

Each case is different, and the amount awarded will depend on the severity of the injury, the impact on your life, and the strength of the evidence presented.

How Brisbane’s Legal Landscape Affects Your Claim

Laws and procedures around injury claims vary depending on location. In Brisbane, there are specific rules about time limits for lodging a claim and requirements for medical assessments. Missing a deadline or submitting incomplete documentation can result in delays—or losing your right to claim altogether.

That’s why many people choose to speak with Brisbane car accident lawyers after a crash. These professionals are familiar with local laws, insurer tactics, and court procedures. They can also help calculate what your claim is truly worth—something that’s hard to estimate on your own, especially when future medical needs are involved.

Final Thoughts

Whiplash may not be visible, but for those who suffer from it, the pain and disruption are very real. If you’ve been in a Brisbane car accident and suspect you have whiplash, take it seriously. Get medical care, keep detailed records, and understand your rights.

Navigating the legal process can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the right support and preparation, you can pursue compensation and focus on what matters most—your recovery.

Successful whiplash claims aren’t just about money. They’re about acknowledging your pain, covering your losses, and helping you move forward with dignity and support.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

KALEO Expands 2025 ‘Mixed Emotions’ Tour With New Dates Including Bowery Ballroom, Gorge Amphitheatre & More

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KALEO Expands 2025 ‘Mixed Emotions’ Tour With New Dates Including Bowery Ballroom, Gorge Amphitheatre & More

Just days after releasing their monumental third studio album MIXED EMOTIONS via Atlantic Records, Icelandic rockers KALEO announce they have added additional dates to their 2025 MIXED EMOTIONS TOUR. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 16th at 10am local time and more information can be found at www.officialkaleo.com.

Adding to the already impressive run of dates this year – including Red Rocks, BottleRock Festival and more – the new shows also include New York’s Bowery Ballroom on September 3rd and sees the band opening for Dave Matthews Band at the renowned Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington on August 29th.

Last week the band kicked off the tour in Aspen Colorado and the next night performed a killer set at the legendary Red Rocks. The band performed an incredible set of career spanning hits including their massive single “Way Down We Go” and recently released songs from the new album including “Bloodline,” “Rock N Roller,” “Back Door” and more. Fans were on their feet from the first note and sang back every word to the band including their brand new songs!

Last week the band released their highly anticipated new MIXED EMOTIONS album which was produced by GRAMMY Award Winner Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Sierra Ferrell) and co-produced by frontman JJ Julius Son and GRAMMY® Award Winner Shawn Everett (The Killers, Kacey Musgraves). MIXED EMOTIONS is a landmark rock album tackling themes from ending gun violence to overcoming despair. It even includes a re-imagined version of an Icelandic lullaby (roughly translates to “Sleep, My Little Love”) with “Sofdu Unga Ástin Mín”- a fan favorite that has been sung back to KALEO in countless countries in their own Icelandic language. It’s KALEO’s most ambitious album yet and it hits hard and digs deep in its mission for us to embrace our full spectrum of emotions during these trying times.

“The theme of MIXED EMOTIONS is kind of going through the various mood swings of life. For me, both mentally and musically,” says JJ. “I don’t like to limit myself to a specific genre and enjoy the freedom to explore where to take my songs sonically. They are each different and require different treatments and approaches. I truly feel there is something for everyone on this album.”

Work on MIXED EMOTIONS began in March 2023 at Blackbird Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, and was completed in between non-stop touring. It is a passionate, artistic statement from a band unafraid to take chances but comfortable with the unique sound they have refined over their many years on the road. “Finding time between two years of heavy touring, the band put all their energy into making this album,” producer Eddie Spear stated, adding, “JJ in particular dedicated and pushed himself to near destruction to get the vocal performances and arrangements to be as enjoyable as they are. There’s nothing better than making music with your friends and I am so proud to have helped facilitate the production of such a fantastic collection of songs.”

Crunching guitars and pounding drums underscore the high-octane, adrenaline-fueled singles, “ Rock N Roller,” and “Back Door” – songs which show us how to let the good times roll even when the times are hard. Elsewhere, KALEO displays sonic restraint, drawing inspiration from folk and American roots. On single “Lonely Cowboy” they utilize subtle plucked acoustic guitars ringing over haunting pedal steels. Slow building anthem “USA Today,” unleashes a sound more impassioned, and thought-provoking than anything the band has released to date. Throughout JJ’s distinct and inimitable vocals shine, sharing potent stories of overcoming adversity and finding peace within.

The band have been celebrating the new music with numerous notable press moments including features with Spin Magazine, Forbes, American Songwriter, and an incredible Late Night TV performance of “Rock N Roller” on Jimmy Kimmel Live – watch the performance HERE. “Rock N Roller” was also chosen to appear in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game campaign and was the theme song for the entire season of SEC Football on ABC. In addition, “USA Today” was used in the first trailer for Season 5 (Pt. 2) of Yellowstone, and “Legacy” is currently featured as the theme song for the NHL on TNT Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign.

Not to mention they hosted an exclusive album release party in Nashville to celebrate the release of the record last week where a who’s who of Nashvillians were in attendance to hear the new music. They treated attendees to a special performance, aura readings, free tattoos and more – see photos from the event HERE.

After amassing over 4+ billion global streams, 60+ international gold, platinum, and diamond certifications, countless sold-out headlining shows, plus appearances at noteworthy festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo and more, the GRAMMY® nominated, Icelandic rockers KALEO, have proven to be a worldwide phenomenon. Known for their electrifying live performances, KALEO toured nonstop for 3 years in support of their platinum selling debut album, A/B, which spawned the megahit “Way Down We Go.” The song has since joined the Spotify Billions club with more than 1.3 billion streams and is featured in nearly 3 million TikToks, cementing it as one of the most viral tracks in the history of the platform.

On the heels of sophomore release, Surface Sounds, the band embarked on their Fight or Flight World Tour coming out of Covid. 2022 saw them perform 97 times in 92 different cities across 22 countries, selling over one quarter of a million tickets globally. KALEO recently finished their Payback Tour, selling out famed venues across the globe including Red Rocks and Wembley Arena. 2025 has seen the boys touring across Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, and South America before returning to North America for the release of their third studio album MIXED EMOTIONS and the ensuing tour.

KALEO MIXED EMOTIONS TRACKLIST:

BLOODLINE
USA TODAY
ROCK N ROLLER
RUN NO MORE
BACK DOOR
LONELY COWBOY
THE GOOD DIE YOUNG
LEGACY
MEMOIRS
SOFDU UNGA ÁSTIN MÍN

MIXED EMOTIONS Tour Dates:
May 13 Tue – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
May 15 Thu – Oklahoma City, OK – Jones Assembly
May 17 Sat – Tulsa, Ok – Cain’s Ballroom
May 19 Mon – Albuquerque, NM – Revel
May 20 Tue – Tempe. AZ – Marquee Theatre
May 22 Thu – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
May 24 Sat – Napa, CA – BottleRock Festival
May 25 Sun – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
August 3 Sun – Lowell, MA – Boarding House Park
August 5  – Schenectady, NY – Frog Alley Brewing Co
August 9 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion
August 29 Fri – Quincy, WA – Gorge Amphitheatre #
August 31 Sun – Jackson, WY – Snow King Mountain Resort
**September 3 Wed – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
September 5 Fri – Niagara Falls, Canada – Misty City Music Festival 2025
**September 1 Mon – Park City, UT – Deer Valley Concert Series
**September 6 Sat – Ithaca, NY – State Theatre of Ithaca *+
**September 8 Mon – Deerfield, MA – Tree House Brewing Company *+
**September 10 Wed – Portland, ME – State Theatre *+
**September 13 Sat – Huntington, NY – The Paramount *+
**September 14 Sun – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts
**September 16 Tue – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall *+
**September 18 Thur – Roanoke, VA – Berglund Center *+
**September 20 Sat – Wilmington, NC – Greenland Lake Amphitheater ^+
**September 21 Sun – Charleston, SC – The Refinery Charleston ^+
**September 23 Tue – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe  ^+
**September 24 Wed – Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre  ^+
**September 26 Fri – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre  ^+
**September 27 Sun – Madison, WI – The Sylvee  ^+
**September 29 Mon – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore  ^+

** New MIXED EMOTIONS Tour Dates
# Opening for Dave Matthews Band
* Quarters of Change opening
^ Stephen Day opening
+ Júníus Meyvant opening

Mumford & Sons Announce 2025 Railroad Revival Tour With Celisse, Chris Thile, Trombone Shorty & More

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Mumford & Sons Announce 2025 Railroad Revival Tour With Celisse, Chris Thile, Trombone Shorty & More

Mumford & Sons will return to the railways this summer for their 2025 Railroad Revival tour. The four-date run spanning from New Orleans to Vermont will feature Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane alongside an all-star traveling “house band” including Celisse, Chris Thile, Ketch Secor, Leif Vollebekk, Lucius, Madison Cunningham, Nathaniel Rateliff and Trombone Shorty with more to be announced.

Originally conceived as a way to reimagine the way musicians experience the country while touring and therefore change the way music is made and performed, each stop will feature a unique, once-in-a-lifetime concert featuring new music, collaborations, shared musicianship and communal spirit.

The 2025 Railroad Revival tour picks up where the 2011 run ended—at New Orleans’ Woldenberg Park (August 3). From there, the all-star group of musicians will travel by rail to Spartanburg, SC’s Piedmont Fairgrounds (August 4), Richmond, VA’s Allianz Amphitheater (August 5) and culminate at Burlington, VT’s Champlain Valley Exposition Center (August 7).

Tickets for the four performances will go on general on-sale this Friday, May 16 at 10:00am local time. Mumford & Sons’ Agora fan-community will once again have the first opportunity to purchase tickets with a pre-sale beginning Thursday, May 15 at 10:00am local time (sign-ups begin today at 10:00am ET). Full details can be found at www.mumfordandsons.com/tour.

Of the tour, Mumford shares, “We felt we had some unfinished business on the great American railroad. So, we’ve spent a lot of time cooking up this idea for another rolling festival to rip through the south and east of the U.S., picking up exactly where we left off in New Orleans and ending in Vermont. The spirit of what we do, at its core, is always about people and collaboration. So, every show will be a collaborative performance from a bunch of our favourite people on the planet, and every show will be different. This will, without doubt, be the coolest house band we’ll ever get to play in.”

Lovett adds, “One of the best and most enjoyable parts of sharing our journey together as Mumford & Sons has been the opportunity to venture down paths less travelled. We couldn’t be more excited to be doing that again this year with the announcement of our latest adventure. Another great habit we’ve developed as a band has been to share and collaborate as we go—and that’s led us to a community of kindred brothers and sisters. We’ve invited a handful of them to join us on the train tracks, and it’s going to make for one hell of a show.”

Moreover, Jess Wolfe from Lucius adds, “There’s something romantic, analog, old school about traveling by train. Seeing each landscape unfold before you. Can’t imagine a more fitting way to spend a week capturing some magic with Marcus, Ben, Ted and so many dear friends than on this free spirit ride up the eastern seaboard.”

Originally held in 2011, the first Railroad Revival tour featured Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and Old Crow Medicine Show and made stops in Oakland, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Tempe, AZ, Marfa, TX, Austin, TX and New Orleans, LA. A documentary titled Big Easy Express, directed by Emmett Malloy, followed the journey and went on to win Best Long Form Music Video at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.

The Railroad Revival tour adds to a landmark year for Mumford & Sons following the release of their acclaimed fifth studio album, RUSHMERE. In addition to thew newly announced performances, the best-selling, beloved trio will embark on a 32-date North American arena and amphitheater tour this summer and fall including stops at L.A.’s The Hollywood Bowl, New York’s Forest Hills Stadium (two nights) and Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena as well as extensive dates across Europe. Details and tickets are available at www.mumfordandsons.com/tour.

RAILROAD REVIVAL 2025
August 3—New Orleans, LA—Woldenberg Park
August 4—Spartanburg, SC—Piedmont Fairgrounds
August 5—Richmond, VA—Allianz Amphitheater
August 7—Burlington, VT—Champlain Valley Exposition Center

Noah Reid Announces 30+ Date ‘Live Again’ Tour in Support of Album ‘Adjustments’

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Noah Reid Announces 30+ Date ‘Live Again’ Tour in Support of Album ‘Adjustments’

Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Noah Reid has announced a 30+ date North American tour in support of his latest album, Adjustments. The tour begins September 11 in Chicago, IL, and wraps October 26 in Northampton, MA, with stops across the U.S. and Canada in iconic venues from coast to coast.

Noah Reid has earned a permanent place in the music industry as a result of his powerful vocals and honest delivery. Evident on his debut album Songs from a Broken Chair (2016), sophomore album Gemini (2020) and his highly-anticipated third album Adjustments (2022), which collectively have garnered over 180 million streams, two nominations at the 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards in the ‘Songwriter of the Year’ and ‘New/Emerging Artist of the Year’ categories and landed Noah on four Billboard charts. Reid’s songwriting style is reminiscent of singer-songwriters of the seventies but with a contemporary twist, resulting in a signature polished, albeit slightly rusted over, tone.

As an actor, Reid is best known for playing ‘Patrick’ in the Emmy-winning comedy series Schitt’s Creek, for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award, along with the cast, for ‘Best Ensemble.’ In 2022 he was seen in Brian Watkins’ Amazon series Outer Range opposite Josh Brolin, Imogen Poots and Lewis Pullman and wrapped up his Broadway debut as the lead of Tracy Letts’ Tony-nominated play The Minutes, which received rave reviews.

The LIVE AGAIN Tour:
9.11 – Chicago, IL – The Vic Theater 9.12 – Iowa City, IA – The Englert Theater
9.13 – Madison, WI – Barrymore Theater
9.14 – St. Paul, MN – Fitzgerald Theater
9.15 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
9.17 – Edmonton, AB – Myer Horowitz Theatre
9.18 – Calgary, AB – Bella Concert Hall
9.19 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theater
9.21 – Victoria, BC – McPherson Playhouse Theatre
9.22 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theater
9.23 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
9.25 – Monterey, CA – Golden State Theater
9.26 – Modesto, CA – Gallo Center for the Arts
9.27 – Thousand Oaks, CA – Kavli Theater
9.29 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
10.1 – Santa Fe, NM – Meow Wolf
10.2 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
10.4 – Lawrence, KS – Liberty Hall
10.6 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theater
10.7 – Dallas, TX – Moody Performance Hall
10.9 – Memphis, TN – Graceland Soundstage
10.10 – Franklin, TN – Franklin Theater
10.11 – Chattanooga, TN – Walker Theater
10.13 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
10.14 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
10.17 – Charleston, SC – Riviera Theater 10.18 – Charlotte, NC – Carolina Theater
10.19 – Durham, NC – Carolina Theater
10.21 – Hopewell, VA – Beacon Theater
10.22 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere
10.23 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts
10.25 – Phoenixville, PA – The Colonial Theater
10.26 – Northampton, MA – Academy of Music

Tickets and full details available at noahreid.com

Trombone Shorty, Larkin Poe, and Little Feat Lead 2026 Big Easy Cruise Lineup Celebrating New Orleans Spirit at Sea

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Trombone Shorty, Larkin Poe, and Little Feat Lead 2026 Big Easy Cruise Lineup Celebrating New Orleans Spirit at Sea

On the heels of the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, The Big Easy Cruise announces artist additions to the 2026 line up to continue the celebration of the spirit, music, food and culture of the Crescent City. Grammy Award-winning artist Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Marcia Ball, Johnny Sansone and Pine Leaf Boys will return for their second consecutive voyage, while Grammy-winning duo Larkin Poe and New Orleans native Kyle Roussel will perform on board for the first time.

Following the overwhelming success of the sold out 2025 voyage in only its second year, StarVista Live’s 2026 Big Easy Cruise offers an already stellar line-up that includes performances by Little Feat, Samantha Fish, Galactic Ft. Jelly Joseph (*special appearance at famed club Tipitina’s while the ship is in New Orleans), Anders Osborne, Marc Broussard, Cyril Neville with Omari Neville and The Fuel, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, The Soul Rebels, Cowboy Mouth, BeauSoleil Avec Michael Doucet, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Chubby Carrier, D.K. Harrell, John “Papa” Gros, Shake ‘Em Up Jazz Band, Honey Island Swamp Band, Susan Cowsill, Helen Gillet and more for a musical gumbo of more than 100 live performances.

With food being paramount to the culture of Louisiana,  The Big Easy Cruise 2026 is excited to welcome back Chef Kevin Belton for his third consecutive year. Chef Belton was recognized as one of the top twenty Louisiana chefs by the American Culinary Federation in 2014 and recognized by the American Culinary Federation as a Louisiana Culinary Legend in 2018. For almost three decades, he has taught close to 7,000 lessons on Louisiana cooking throughout the U.S. and Canada.

A multitude of special activities will be available to all including live artist interviews and songwriter sessions, themed parties, cooking demonstrations with Chef Kevin Belton, Burlesque shows by Minx Burlesque and much, much more. The Big Easy Cruise is a joyous celebration of all things New Orleans at sea featuring artists across R&B, blues, rock, jazz, swamp pop, and brass bands all thoughtfully curated to deliver the sounds of the Big Easy throughout the day and night.

The Big Easy Cruise will set sail on January 18 – 25, 2026. The ship will depart from Ft. Lauderdale and will stop in New Orleans and Cozumel, Mexico aboard the luxurious Holland America Line m/s Eurodam.

For the second straight year, StarVista Live’s Big Easy Cruise is proud to continue their partnership to benefit the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation (NOJHF). The NOJHF is the nonprofit organization that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (aka Jazz Fest) and their important work continues year-round. With the support of grants, donations, and funds raised from their numerous events, the NOJHF promotes, preserves, and honors the music, culture, and heritage of communities in Louisiana through festivals, programs, and other cultural, educational, civic, and economic activities. They are a long-standing and vital part of the New Orleans community and surrounding region. To learn more, or to donate to New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, please visit JazzandHeritage.org.

Farm Aid 40 Heads to Minnesota With Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Billy Strings & More

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Farm Aid 40 Heads to Minnesota With Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Billy Strings & More

Farm Aid is heading to Minnesota for the first time for its 40th anniversary festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The event will launch a year-long celebration of four decades of impactful advocacy, historic cultural moments and unforgettable music.

Farm Aid 40 — a full day of music, family farmers, HOMEGROWN food and agricultural experiences — will feature performances by 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 more artists to be announced.

Since the 1980s, Minnesota has offered a groundswell of strength in the farm movement, championing rural advocacy, sustainable and equitable agriculture, and forward-thinking policy reform. Farm Aid President Willie Nelson says Minnesota is an ideal host as Farm Aid commemorates this milestone anniversary.

“Family farmers are the heart of this country, and we depend on each other for good food and strong communities,” said Nelson. “For 40 years, Farm Aid and our partners have stood with farmers, supporting them to stay on their land even when corporate power, bad policies and broken promises make it harder to keep going. This year, we’re proud to bring Farm Aid to Minnesota to celebrate the farmers who sustain us and to fight for a food system that works for all of us. Family farmers aren’t backing down, and neither are we.”

Farm Aid festival attendees will experience farmers’ contributions firsthand with HOMEGROWN Concessions®, which offers a delicious and fresh menu with ingredients that are grown or raised by farmers who use ecological practices and are paid a fair price. Farm Aid’s HOMEGROWN Village features hands-on activities engaging festivalgoers with exhibits about soil, water, energy, food and farming.

The year-long anniversary celebration will feature a variety of special events and initiatives to honor 40 years of action, showcase historical music moments, highlight the strength of the farm movement, and create opportunities for long-time supporters and new ones to join in. Farm Aid Co-Executive Director Jennifer Fahy said this year’s festivities are not only about looking back, but also about building the future.

“We’re grateful to our dedicated board members and hundreds of generous artists who have brought us together year after year to celebrate family farmers and highlight the challenges they face every day. Our anniversary marks a critical time for the nation to come together in support of the family farmers we all depend on,” said Fahy. “Our work isn’t done. There are significant threats to the future of family farm agriculture and our food system. Farm Aid 40 is an opportunity to call those out and work for the food system that farmers, eaters and our planet all deserve.”

“There is no farm movement without the people. Rural communities represent the heartbeat of this country. Farmers and rural and immigrant labor sustain our food system, care for the land, and strengthen our foodways and cultural connections,” said Co-Executive Director Shorlette Ammons. “When we invest in rural communities, we uplift the well-being of our entire country, celebrating the vibrant and needful contributions of all.”

Farm Aid was founded by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young in response to the growing crisis faced by American family farmers during the 1980s. The inaugural Farm Aid concert, held on September 22, 1985, in Champaign, Illinois, marked a historic moment in the farm movement, raising more than $7 million to support struggling family farmers, but more importantly, raising awareness of the impacts of the crisis. More than 50 artists came together to highlight the urgent need to address the challenges farmers were facing, including skyrocketing interest rates, mounting debt, plummeting land values, crop and market failures, and policies that were tailor-made to push farmers out of business. Since 1985, Farm Aid has grown into an annual festival that has raised more than $85 million, featured performances by more than 500 artists who generously donated their time and talent and championed policies that support family farms, promote sustainable agriculture and strengthen rural communities.

Tickets for Farm Aid 40 go on sale on May 16 at 10 a.m. CDT. Ticket prices range from $101 to $390 (including fees, sales tax will be added) and will be available for purchase at farmaid40.org. A limited number of pre-sale tickets will be available beginning at 10 a.m. CDT on May 14. Visit farmaid.org/festival for more information.

Turnpike Troubadours Expand Wild America Tour With Arena Stops, U.K. Dates, and Surprise #1 Album

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Turnpike Troubadours Expand Wild America Tour With Arena Stops, U.K. Dates, and Surprise #1 Album

One of America’s most beloved bands, Turnpike Troubadours will continue to tour through this fall with their Wild America Tour. Newly confirmed stops include Chicago’s Salt Shed, Kansas City’s Uptown Theater, St. Louis’ The Factory at the District, Asheville’s ExploreAsheville.com Arena and Washington, D.C.’s The Anthem among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary.

Tickets for the new dates will be available for pre-sale starting tomorrow, May 14 at 10:00am local time with general on-sale following this Friday, May 16 at 10:00am local time. Full details can be found at www.turnpiketroubadours.com/tour.

Ahead of the fall shows, the band will tour through this summer, including several dates with Zach Bryan across the U.K., including a stop at London’s BST Hyde Park. They will also join Willie Nelson’s 10th Anniversary Outlaw Music Festival Tour this summer alongside Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings, Sheryl Crow, The Red Clay Strays and will headline the final day of the 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix on October 19. Taking place at Austin, TX’s Circuit of The Americas, the three-day event will also feature Garth Brooks and Kygo.

The performances add to a historic year for the band, who released their surprise new album, The Price of Admission, last month via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers (stream here, pre-order CD/vinyl here). The record debuted at #1 on the iTunes all-genre and country charts, #3 on the U.S. Albums Spotify chart and #9 on the Global Album Spotify chart—the band’s highest Spotify debuts to date. It also reached #1 on the Billboard Digital Albums and Current Digital Albums Sales charts, #13 on the Billboard Americana/Folk Albums chart, #22 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart and #28 on the Top Country Albums chart and has garnered over 13.3 million across platforms to date.

The eagerly awaited follow up to their widely acclaimed 2023 album, A Cat in the Rain, The Price of Admission further cements the band as an undeniable force in the music world. Produced by Shooter Jennings, the album features songwriting collaborations with Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor (“On The Red River”), Trampled By Turtles’ Dave Simonett (“Leaving Town (Woody Guthrie Festival)”) and John Fullbright (“Searching For A Light”).

TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
BOLD on-sale this Friday, May 16 at 10:00am local time
June 20—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
June 21—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
June 22—Dublin, Ireland—Phoenix Park+
June 25—Manchester, U.K.—New Century
June 26—Birmingham, U.K.—O2 Institute
June 27—London, U.K—Islington Assembly
June 29—London, U.K—BST Hyde Park+
July 10—Milwaukee, WI—Harley Davidson Homecoming
July 11—Waite Park, MN—The Ledge Amphitheater
July 25—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival)
July 26—Charlotte, NC—PNC Music Pavilion (Outlaw Music Festival)
July 27—Raleigh, NC—Coastal Credit Union Music Park (Outlaw Music Festival)
July 29—Virginia Beach, VA—Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 3—Portland, ME—Back Cove
August 8—Darien Center, NY—Darien Lake Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 9—Hershey Park, PA—Hersheypark Stadium (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 10—Syracuse, NY—Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater (Outlaw Music Festival)
August 15—San Francisco, CA—Golden Gate Park
August 17—Springfield, IL—Illinois State Fair
August 23—Waco, TX—McLane Stadium – The Boys From Oklahoma*
August 28—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed†
August 29—La Vista, NE—The Astro Amphitheatre‡
September 4—Kansas City, MO—Uptown Theater^
September 5—Fort Madison, IA—Tri-State Rodeo
September 6—Madison, IN—Unbroken Circle Music Festival
September 19—Lubbock, TX—Cook’s Garage#
September 20—Durant, OK—The Grand Theater – Choctaw Casino & Resort
September 25—Columbus, OH—KEMBA Live! Outdoor~
September 26—St. Louis, MO—The Factory at the District##
September 27—Franklin, TN—Pilgrimage Festival
October 9—Pikeville, KY—Appalachian Wireless Arena**
October 10—Columbia, SC—Township Auditorium**
October 11—Birmingham, AL—Iron Hills Country
October 18—Corpus Christi, TX—Concrete Street Amphitheater++
October 19—Austin, TX—F1 United States Grand Prix
October 24—Salem, VA—Salem Civic Center††
October 25—Asheville, NC—ExploreAsheville.com Arena††
November 6—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center‡‡
November 7—Washington, D.C.—The Anthem‡‡
November 8—Cleveland, OH—Wolstein Center‡‡
December 11—Stateline, NV—Tahoe Blue Event Center^^
December 13—Mesa, AZ—Mesa Amphitheatre^^
*co-headline with Cross Canadian Ragweed
+with Zach Bryan
†with special guest Old Crow Medicine Show
‡with special guests Wyatt Flores and Ken Pomeroy
^with special guests American Aquarium and Leon Majcen
#with special guests Shane Smith & The Saints and Lance Roark
~with special guests Evan Honer and Ken Pomeroy
**with special guests Dawes and Rattlesnake Milk
++with special guests Randy Rogers Band and Shelby Stone
††with special guests Dawes and Robert Ellis
‡‡with special guests Trampled By Turtles and Leon Majcen
^^with special guests Wyatt Flores and Noeline Hofmann
##with special guests Old Crow Medicine Show and Ken Pomeroy

Orange Blossom Revue Returns December 5–6 With Drive-By Truckers, The Revivalists, Grace Bowers & More

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Orange Blossom Revue Returns December 5–6 With Drive-By Truckers, The Revivalists, Grace Bowers & More

Florida’s beloved boutique music and arts festival, Orange Blossom Revue, returns for its 11th annual celebration December 5–6, 2025. Set in the scenic Lake Wailes Park, just outside historic downtown Lake Wales and an easy drive from central Florida hubs like Tampa and Orlando, this year’s edition delivers a dynamic mix of gritty Southern rock, swampy soul, and high-energy Americana.

Friday’s festivities will feature Southern rock heavyweights Drive-By Truckers, GRAMMY-winning bluegrass powerhouse The SteelDrivers, and retro-funk savants Improvement Movement. Saturday’s lineup brings the heat with soul-stirring rockers The Revivalists, teenage guitar phenom Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge, horn-fueled soul-pop outfit The Dip, raw blues dynamo Eddie 9V, and rootsy Americana upstart Johnny Mullenax.

Orange Blossom Revue was founded in 2014 by Lake Wales natives Rusty Ingley and Reid Hardman as a grassroots BBQ fundraiser hosted by the Lake Wales Rotary Club, and has since grown into one of Florida’s most cherished annual gatherings. With the help of producer Micah Davidson (Midwood Entertainment), the festival has evolved into a destination event while staying true to its community-driven spirit. Ticket sales support Blossom Charitable Foundation, which invests in local organizations like the Lake Wales Arts Council and Lake Wales Charter Schools.

“Every year, the energy in Lake Wales just keeps growing,” shares Hardman. “I couldn’t be more excited to see the festival take on new heights this year. We’ve always focused on bringing people together through great music, food, and community, and this year, we’re amplifying that spirit in ways we’ve never done before. It’s a celebration of who we are and where we’ve come from, and it’s shaping up to be one for the books.”

Known for its intimate, family-friendly atmosphere, scenic lakeside setting, and a lineup that blends Americana legends with rising stars, Orange Blossom Revue continues to champion the charm and creative energy of Central Florida, while keeping the spotlight firmly on the small-but-mighty creative powerhouse that is Lake Wales.

Presale tickets for Orange Blossom Revue go on sale this Thursday, May 15, starting at 10 a.m. ET. Fans can sign up now to receive a presale passcode, guaranteeing access to Weekend GA Tickets at the lowest price available. Ticket prices will increase on Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. ET, when the public on-sale begins. Presale signups are accessible here.

Orange Blossom Revue continues to enhance its on-site experience with exciting new add-ons and extra comfortable amenities. Visit this link to explore GA+ bathroom upgrades, on-site tent and RV camping, locals-only discounts, and more. New for this year, single-day passes will go on sale alongside weekend passes, allowing attendees to easily plan their festival experience.

Orange Blossom Revue 2025 Lineup

Friday, December 5

Drive By Truckers

The SteelDrivers

Improvement Movement

Saturday, December 6

The Revivalists

Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge

The Dip

Eddie 9V

Johnny Mullenax

Billy Strings Plots Massive Tour With Arena Stops, Overseas Shows, and a Surprise Live Album With Bryan Sutton

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Billy Strings Plots Massive Tour With Arena Stops, Overseas Shows, and a Surprise Live Album With Bryan Sutton

Two-time Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter, and musician Billy Strings will continue his headline tour through this fall, including newly confirmed stops at Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater (three nights), Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena (two nights), Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena (two nights), Newark’s Prudential Center (two nights), Tulsa’s BOK Center, Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena, and Austin’s Moody Center, as well as shows in Oslo, Copenhagen, London, Dublin, and more. See below for the complete tour itinerary.

Tickets will go on sale this Friday, May 16, at 10:00 a.m. local time. Full details can be found at www.billystrings.com/tour.

Ahead of the fall run, Strings will perform select headline dates this summer, including his first arena tour across Australia and New Zealand in July, as well as several shows as part of Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour this month.

Additionally, Strings will join forces with Bryan Sutton for a series of intimate, sold‑out shows this fall in celebration of their surprise collaborative album, Live at the Legion (stream/purchase here). Recorded live on April 7, 2024, at Nashville’s American Legion Post 82, the album showcases the acclaimed duo performing 20 traditional bluegrass and folk songs, including new renditions of Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” Doc Watson’s “Way Downtown,” and more.

The release adds to yet another landmark year for Strings, who won Best Bluegrass Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for Live Vol. 1. Strings’ first live album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart this past summer (stream/purchase here). Furthermore, Strings released his latest full‑length studio album, Highway Prayers, this past fall; it debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s all‑genre Top Album Sales Chart—the first time in 22 years that a bluegrass album has been the top‑selling album across genres. Released via Reprise Records, Highway Prayers was produced by Strings and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann) and continues to receive widespread critical attention, with GQ calling Strings “the hottest roots‑music phenomenon in decades” and Pitchfork praising that “the bluegrass wunderkind expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.” Listen to Highway Prayers here.

Since his 2017 debut, Strings has been awarded Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Grammy Awards; Artist of the Year at the 2022 and 2023 Americana Music Awards; Entertainer of the Year at the 2021, 2022, and 2023 International Bluegrass Music Awards; Best New Headliner at the 2022 Pollstar Awards; and Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic at the 2021 Pollstar Awards, among several other accolades. He has also performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, PBS’s Austin City Limits, and Bluegrass Underground, as well as countless sold‑out shows worldwide.

BILLY STRINGS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

May 13 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 15 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 16 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Bowl (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 18 — Wheatland, CA — Toyota Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 20 — Nampa, ID — Ford Idaho Center Arena
May 22 — Spokane, WA — ONE Spokane Stadium (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 24 — Ridgefield, WA — Cascades Amphitheater
May 25 — George, WA — The Gorge Amphitheatre (Outlaw Music Festival Tour)
May 30 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena
May 31 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena
June 6 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena
June 7 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena
June 11 — Kansas City, MO — T‑Mobile Center
June 13 — St. Louis, MO — Chaifetz Arena
June 14 — St. Louis, MO — Chaifetz Arena
June 20 — Lexington, KY — Rupp Arena
June 21 — Lexington, KY — Rupp Arena
uly 15 — Melbourne, Australia — Margaret Court Arena
July 17 — Sydney, Australia — ICC Sydney Theatre
July 19 — Brisbane, Australia — Riverstage
July 22 — Auckland, New Zealand — Spark Arena
August 8 — Milwaukee, WI — Fiserv Forum
August 9 — Minneapolis, MN — Target Center
August 12 — Fargo, ND — Scheels Arena
August 15 — Bozeman, MT — Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
August 16 — Missoula, MT — Adams Center
August 19 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore Ballroom (Sold Out)
August 20 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore Ballroom (Sold Out)
September 5 — Owensboro, KY — Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum – Woodward Theatre* (Sold Out)
September 6 — Owensboro, KY — Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Museum – Woodward Theatre* (Sold Out)
September 11 — Boone, NC — Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts* (Sold Out)
September 12 — Boone, NC — Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts* (Sold Out)
September 14 — Nashville, TN — Ryman Auditorium* (Sold Out)
September 15 — Nashville, TN — Ryman Auditorium* (Sold Out)
September 16 — Chattanooga, TN — The Signal* (Sold Out)
October 3 — Oslo, NO — Sentrum Scene
October 5 — Copenhagen, DK — Poolen
October 7 — Utrecht, NL — TivoliVredenburg
October 8 — Utrecht, NL — TivoliVredenburg
October 10 — London, UK — Royal Albert Hall
October 12 — Dublin, IE — National Stadium
October 23 — Huntsville, AL — Orion Amphitheater
October 24 — Huntsville, AL — Orion Amphitheater
October 25 — Huntsville, AL — Orion Amphitheater
October 31 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
November 1 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
November 7 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena
November 8 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena
November 11 — Rochester, NY — Blue Cross Arena
November 12 — Albany, NY — MVP Arena
November 14 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
November 15 — Newark, NJ — Prudential Center
December 5 — Louisville, KY — KFC Yum! Center
December 6 — Louisville, KY — KFC Yum! Center
December 10 — Tulsa, OK — BOK Center
December 12 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena
December 13 — Austin, TX — Moody Center
December 14 — Austin, TX — ACL Live at the Moody Theater

Triple the Vinyl, Triple the Vision: 15 of the Best Triple Albums in Music

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Triple the Vinyl, Triple the Vision: 15 of the Best Triple Albums in Music

Triple albums are a rare breed. They’re not just collections of songs — they’re full-blown experiences. They demand your attention, challenge your patience, and reward your soul. They say to the listener, “Strap in, we’ve got a lot to say.” And if done right, a triple album doesn’t feel like too much. It feels like exactly enough.

Whether it’s because the band was on fire creatively, had a sprawling story to tell, or just didn’t want to leave anything on the cutting room floor, triple albums are a beautiful musical flex — and some of them have become essential pieces of rock, jazz, and hip-hop history.

Here are 15 of the greatest triple albums ever released — no filler, all killer. Let’s go.

George Harrison – All Things Must Pass
When the quiet Beatle finally got the mic, he delivered a cosmic, spiritual, hit-packed epic. “My Sweet Lord” was just the beginning — this triple LP is overflowing with warmth, wisdom, and a little help from his friends (Phil Spector! Eric Clapton!).

The Clash – Sandinista!
Punk? Sure. Reggae? Yep. Hip-hop, gospel, dub, funk, calypso? Why not! Sandinista! is the sound of a band busting out of every box they were ever put in. 36 songs, infinite ambition, and not a safety net in sight.

Prince – Emancipation
Three discs. One hundred and eighty minutes. One Purple legend. This 1996 release marked Prince’s freedom from his Warner Bros. contract, and he celebrated with a genre-hopping joyride of funk, soul, pop, and covers. Prince wasn’t just prolific—he made being prolific sound magical.

The Magnetic Fields – 69 Love Songs
This one does what it says on the tin: 69 songs, all about love, all by Stephin Merritt and co. It’s witty, heartbreaking, theatrical, minimalist, maximalist, and downright brilliant. A triple album for the indie romantics.

Yes – Yessongs
Prog rock at its most unrestrained, Yessongs captures Yes live in all their dazzling complexity. Every note is played like it’s part of a mission from the cosmos. It’s bombastic, beautiful, and completely over the top—in the best way.

Erykah Badu – Erykah Badu: Live (vinyl edition)
The original CD version isn’t technically a triple, but the deluxe vinyl release of Badu’s live debut spreads the magic over three LPs. Soulful, raw, spiritual, and funky—it’s proof that she could command a stage with nothing but a groove and the truth.

Frank Sinatra – Trilogy: Past Present Future
Only Sinatra could turn a triple album into a time machine. He croons the classics in The Past, swings into contemporary tunes in The Present, and goes full concept album in The Future. You haven’t lived until you’ve heard Sinatra sing about space colonies.

The Smashing Pumpkins – Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Ok, technically a double CD, but on vinyl? Triple LP all the way. It’s the defining alt-rock epic of the ’90s. Guitars crunch, strings soar, and Billy Corgan dreams in loud, distorted poetry.

Miles Davis – Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965
This triple LP (expanded to even more in later box sets) captures Miles and his “second great quintet” at their most exploratory. These performances redefined jazz standards in real time and a masterclass in spontaneous reinvention.

Woodstock – Music from the Original Soundtrack and More
Peace, love, mud, and music — this triple album immortalized the sound of a generation. From Hendrix to Joplin to CSNY, it’s a sonic time capsule from the most legendary music festival of them all.

Joanna Newsom – Have One on Me
Three discs of baroque folk, harp-plucked introspection, and lyrical labyrinths. This is a modern classic that rewards patience, headphones, and repeated listens. It’s not background music — it’s a whole world.

Coheed and Cambria – The Afterman: Ascension + Descension (Deluxe Vinyl Edition)
When split across deluxe triple vinyl, this sci-fi prog saga becomes even more cinematic. Conceptual rock operas never sounded so polished, punchy, or passionate.

Dream Theater – The Astonishing
A rock opera told over 34 tracks and three LPs. Dystopian themes? Check. Symphonic arrangements? Absolutely. Guitars that sound like they’re powered by AI? You bet. This is prog-metal for the maximum-effort crowd.

The Grateful Dead – Europe ’72
You can’t talk triple albums without The Dead. Europe ’72 bottles up the magic of their legendary tour with pristine sound, crowd energy, and jam sessions that go wherever they feel like. This, my friends, is what you call a psychedelic journey.

Peter Gabriel – Rated PG + Flotsam and Jetsam + Growing Up Live (vinyl box set)
Okay, it’s technically a compilation of three LPs, but if you want triple album vibes with cinematic flair, Gabriel’s songbook of soundtrack cuts, rarities, and stunning live performances delivers in spades.

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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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