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Philadelphia Folk Festival Returns August 15–17 with John Gorka, Solas, Elijah Wald, Kuf Knotz And More

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Philadelphia Folk Festival Returns August 15–17 with John Gorka, Solas, Elijah Wald, Kuf Knotz And More

Following a successful 2024 festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival triumphantly returns to Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township for its 62nd event from August 15th – 17th, 2025 with a special Thursday Night Concert Just for Campers on August 14th. With a lineup that pays homage to the festival’s rich heritage while embracing new and diverse talent, attendees can expect a weekend filled with stellar performances and cherished memories for all. This year’s lineup features internationally touring and Philadelphia-based artists. The 2025 festival performers include John Gorka, SONiA disappear fear, Solas, Elijah Wald, David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach, American Patchwork Quartet, Jesse Terry, John Flynn, Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, Vanessa Collier, The April Fools: David Buskin, Robin Batteau, Christine Lavin, John Forster, and Carla Ulbrich, and Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley. More performers will be announced this spring.

The Philadelphia Folk Festival fosters music discovery in a safe and family friendly setting with camping, food trucks, a variety of vendors and activities for all ages. Educational workshops and Dulcimer Grove (specifically designed for the youngest attendees of the festival) will offer enrichment and more enjoyment of the weekend.

Local author Elijah Wald will offer a presentation on his book, Dylan Goes Electric! Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night that Split the Sixties, the source material for the Timothee Chalamet film, A Complete Unknown, and will be performing lesser-known Dylan songs from that era. He is also the author of The Mayor of MacDougal Street, which the Cohen Brothers used to create Inside Llewyn Davis.

“Since the Dylan film is attracting attention to that period, I have recently begun touring a concert program of songs and stories from his early period in Greenwich Village,” says Wald. “I’ll be performing some early Dylan songs, both obscure and familiar, alongside songs he learned and adapted from people like Dave Van Ronk, Eric Von Schmidt, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Paul Clayton, and Jean Ritchie. I knew most of those people, played with some of them, and give a sense of Dylan’s world before he hit the big time.”

On August 1, 2025, in partnership with Rising Sun Presents, the Philadelphia Folksong Society will preview the 62nd Philadelphia Folk Festival with an evening at Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series featuring performances from Larry Ahearn, Lili Anel, Cloudbelly, and Max Davey.  All four performers are scheduled to play at this year’s festival and the event will offer a sneak peek of what to expect later this summer.

The Philadelphia Folk Festival’s legacy includes a multi-generational audience who make returning to the farm each summer an annual event. Longtime gate volunteer Julie Leinhauser says, I have been coming to Fest since I was three months old, and my family has been involved for decades — my main gate family and my campsite family, who are truly my closest friends and a part of my family. My dad hasn’t missed a festival in the last 50 years. During the dark pandemic days my fest family and friends from the Folk Fest became even more like family. We celebrated, laughed, and cried together. We kept each other going. I am so grateful for the people and good times this festival has brought into my life.”

For more information about the Philadelphia Folk Festival, including ticket sales, lineup announcements, and volunteer opportunities, please visit: folkfest.org

The Philadelphia Folk Festival is a community of people coming together to share music and make memories between generations making a magical experience. Every year strangers become friends, and lifelong friendships are forged to create the Philadelphia Folk Festival family, where everyone is welcome!

Discounted Early Bird tickets for the Philadelphia Folk Festival can be purchased through April 14th and are available via https://folkfest.org/tickets/

Evolutions Festival Returns with Alison Wonderland, Of The Trees, and More at New Sugar Mountain Home

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Evolutions Festival Returns with Alison Wonderland, Of The Trees, and More at New Sugar Mountain Home

The sixth annual Evolutions Festival returns September 5, 6 & 7 with an exciting line up and a new home at Sugar Mountain Performing Arts Center. The northeast festival enters its next iteration with an expanded footprint, elevated production, and a lineup of large-scale international acts; the same intimate, community-rooted energy that defines the music and art event’s soul will be met with this year’s headliners Alison Wonderland, Of The Trees, and another major act soon to be announced. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, April 10 at 10 am et at www.evolutionsfestival.com

This year’s experience will also bring in other major talent such as Inzo, Flowdan, and Zingara alongside many more. This offers the fans a rare chance to see big-name talent in an intentionally smaller, more personal setting. Other support acts set for the three-day event include LEVEL UP, Memba, Sippy, Manic Focus, Late Night Radio, Truth and Yheti & Lespecial (LIMINOID Set). The full line-up follows below.

While the festival is growing, tickets remain limited by design—a commitment to preserving the connective, open-hearted energy that Evolutions is known for. “Evolutions isn’t just a festival—it’s a home built with love by passionate music and art lovers,” said brothers Michael Brown & Justin Brown, Founders of Evolutions Festival. “The Evolutionaries aura is genuine and continues to exist outside of the bounds of our annual event in everyday life. It brings people together in a way few can, and we’ve designed every detail of this year’s event at Sugar Mountain Performing Arts Center to reflect that magic.”

Featuring two hand-carved wooden stages, nestled among natural wood sculptures and forest paths, the grounds offer a rich canvas for expanded camping and car camping while providing attendees with the space to roam and stay rooted in the Evolutions ethos of closeness, creativity, and care.

The transformational tone of Evolutions is always delivered through the focused immersive art, workshops, and wellness experiences; the dedication to the arts (in tandem with the community of live artists, muralists, and sculptors that create the art) cultivates a hub for the arts community to collaborate and expand networks within the community. Evolutions highly promotes art in all its forms and that encouragement is felt throughout the event.

Whether you’re dancing under a canopy, enamored in a thought provoking conversation, or finding stillness in a field, Evolutions Festival 2025 is where big moments meet small, unforgettable ones. Past years have featured a diverse mix of bass, experimental, live acts, and genre-blending talent, and this year will be no different—just bigger.

Evolutions is a boutique music and arts festival rooted in the belief that great music, immersive art, and meaningful connection can change lives. Held annually in New York State, it brings together a community of dreamers, artists, and adventurers for a weekend of sound, soul, and self-discovery—set in one of the most magical natural venues on the East Coast. It’s truly a destination event for anyone who is enchanted by music and art.

Headliners:

Of The Trees

Alison Wonderland

*Surprise Performer* TBA

Direct support 

INZO

Flowdan

Zingara

2nd stage headliners + Mainstage 2nd Support

Level Up

Memba

Sippy

Manic Focus

Late Night Radio

Truth

Yheti & lespecial Present: LIMINOID

Remaining acts

Saka

Parkbreezy

SoDown

Lumasi

Honeycomb

WonkyWilla

A Hundred Drums

Know Good

Cofresi

EGZOD

Elysium

8Ö8 (ERO808 B2B SHÖCKFACE)

TF Marz

Alex Unger

Ashez

Stylust

Latenight Stage Takeovers by 

Deep Dark & Dangerous

all:Lo

About Evolutions Festival

 

The Garcia Project Celebrates 15 Years and Honors Jerry Garcia with 2025 Spring Tour

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The Garcia Project Celebrates 15 Years and Honors Jerry Garcia with 2025 Spring Tour

This spring, The Garcia Project embarks on a powerful, soul-stirring tour across the country. As the band marks our 15th anniversary as a band, we also commemorate the 30th anniversary of Jerry Garcia’s passing. It is our honor to carry on this music—celebrating the spirit, joy, and healing power of Jerry’s songs with each of you.

But this tour is more than just a series of shows—it’s a gathering of our community. A chance to connect, heal, dance, and remember the man whose music continues to light our way. Each night will feature full classic Jerry Garcia Band setlist recreations from 1976 to 1995, bringing you the love, energy, and inspiration that only this music can provide.

The Garcia Project stands as a premier tribute band dedicated to faithfully recreating the legendary performances of the Jerry Garcia Band. With meticulous attention to detail, they reconstruct not only the beloved setlists but also the distinctive tempos and arrangements, even using replica guitars and gear to capture the essence of Jerry Garcia’s sound.

Comprising dedicated musicians who are also passionate fans of Jerry Garcia’s solo work, The Garcia Project transports audiences back to the intimate, transformative concerts that defined the Jerry Garcia Band. From soulful ballads like “Mission In The Rain” to electrifying jams like “Deal,” every performance is a journey through Garcia’s musical universe, recreated with precision and reverence.

Through their commitment to authenticity and musical craftsmanship, The Garcia Project ensures each show is far more than a nostalgic trip—it’s a vibrant celebration of Jerry Garcia’s enduring legacy. By meticulously channeling the gear and the groove of the Jerry Garcia Band, The Garcia Project honors Garcia’s spirit of improvisation and exploration, ensuring his music continues to inspire and resonate with fans everywhere.

Tour Dates

5/9 & 5/10 – Salt Lake City, UT

5/11 – Grand Junction, CO

5/14 – Fort Collins, CO

5/15 – Boulder, CO

5/16 – Colorado Springs, CO

5/17 – Evergreen, CO

    5/18 – Denver, CO

    5/21 – Kansas City, MO

5/23 & 5/24 – Minneapolis, MN

5/25 – Madison, WI

5/26 – Chicago, IL

5/27 – Cincinnati, OH

5/28 – Cleveland, OH

5/29 – Buffalo, NY

5/30 – Rochester, NY

5/31 – Lake George, NY

 

Rachel Platten Continues First Headline Tour in 9 Years

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Rachel Platten Continues First Headline Tour in 9 Years

Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum artist and singer-songwriter Rachel Platten continues return to the stage with her first North American headline tour in nine years. The “Set Me Free” Tour, named after the empowering focus track from her most recent album, I Am Rachel Platten, invites audiences into the heart of Rachel’s musical journey.

When the world first met Rachel Platten, it came in the form of a proclamation of self: “Fight Song,” a global sensation streamed over a billion times, became a modern anthem of resilience and empowerment. Now, seven years after her last studio album, Rachel returns with I Am Rachel Platten, an independent release on her own label, Violet Records. Her first release from I Am Rachel Platten, “Girls,” is a heartfelt tribute to her daughters, which has amassed over 10 million streams on Spotify alone. Crafted over five years and recorded in Nashville with acclaimed producers Jason Evigan and Gian Stone, this deeply personal album captures Rachel’s journey through parenthood, mental health, depression, and ultimately becoming stronger — a “phoenix rising.” Showcasing her evolution as both an artist and a person, the album highlights not just her captivating performances and extraordinary voice but also her remarkable talent as a songwriter, storyteller and producer, reinforcing her influence and underscoring her powerful artistry.

“SET ME FREE” TOUR DATES – 2025
April 18 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
April 19 – Wabash, IN – Eagles Theatre
April 23 – Toronto, ON – TD Music Hall
April 25 – Montreal, QC – The Gesu
April 27 – Cambridge, MA – Sonia
April 30 – New York, New York – Gramercy
May 3 – Washington, DC – Union Stage
May 5 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
May 6 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade (Purgatory)
May 9 – Orlando, FL – Pugh Theater

Goose Unveil “Thatch” From Forthcoming Album ‘Everything Must Go’ And Announce Biggest Tour Yet

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Goose Unveil “Thatch” From Forthcoming Album ‘Everything Must Go’ And Announce Biggest Tour Yet

Goose has shared “Thatch,” an eagerly awaited highlight from their much-anticipated fourth studio album, Everything Must Go, which arrives everywhere via No Coincidence Records on Friday, April 25. Pre-orders are available now. A beloved fan favorite since it first appeared in the band’s always evolving live set in 2022, “Thatch” demonstrates the band’s ability to play in multiple registers on the same track. While the song is a romp, lead singer, guitarist Rick Mitarotonda infuses the track with lyrics that are simultaneously propulsive and searching.

“There are always little ideas and melodies getting stowed away into voice memos on my phone. ‘Thatch’ started as one of those,” Mitarotonda says of the song’s inception. “It was sitting around as an idea like that for a while, then came together relatively quickly during a transitional period in late 2022.”

With “Thatch,” like many of the tracks on Everything Must Go, the band builds a lush world of sound to wrestle with the big questions (Did you change your mind, or did it change you?).

“We’re often surrounded in one way or another by voices that encourage us to fit in, and stay on beaten paths,” Mitarotonda says. “The song’s about believing in and staying committed to whatever strange and interesting ideas might be kicking around in us.”

Goose’s fourth studio album and first new studio LP in nearly three years following 2022’s critically acclaimed Dripfield, Everything Must Go marks both a statement of intent for Goose as well as an arrival of sorts — a journey for fans and newcomers alike through the group’s past, present, and infinite future. Drawing from the feel of its live performances, the album features a carnivalesque cast of characters — primarily songs written throughout the band’s recent years of growth, including re-imagined live staples and songs that capture the band’s evolving, dynamic sound. Produced once again by D. James Goodwin, Everything Must Go includes such extraordinary new tracks as the searching “Lead Up,” the breezy, atmospheric “Your Direction,” and euphoric first single, “Give It Time,” the latter two accompanied by official music videos streaming now at YouTube.

Goose will celebrate Everything Must Go with perhaps the most momentous live run of the hard-working band’s career thus far, highlighted by their first-ever headline show at New York City’s world-famous Madison Square Garden (June 28). The “Everything Must Go Summer Tour” begins May 27-28 with a two-night stand at San Francisco, CA’s The Masonic. Other highlights include two-night stands at Chesterfield, MO’s The Factory (June 10-11) and Cleveland, OH’s Jacobs Pavilion (June 24-25), as well as a very special homecoming return to New Haven, CT’s Westville Music Bowl (June 29). For complete information, please visit www.goosetheband.com/tour.

The “Everything Must Go Summer Tour” represents some of the biggest headline shows in the band’s 10-year history as well as the latest additions to their constantly evolving live schedule for the coming year. In addition, Goose will host Viva El Gonzo, a three-day destination festival presented by 100x Hospitality and set for May 8-10 in San José del Cabo, Mexico. The upcoming event will feature three consecutive nights of performances by Goose, along with sets from The War on Drugs, Tycho, Dawes, LP GIOBBI, LA LOM, and more. Limited tickets, TED VIP, and travel packages are available now. For complete information, please see www.vivaelgonzo.com.

Upcoming months will also see Goose making an array of top-billed festival appearances, including New Orleans, LA’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (April 24), Napa, CA’s BottleRock Napa Valley (Sunday, May 25), Manchester, TN’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival (Friday, June 13), Columbia, MD’s All Good Now (June 14-15), and Highmount, NY’s Mountain Jam (June 22). In addition, Goose will join Dave Matthews Band as special guest on the closing night of his three-show run at George, WA’s The Gorge Amphitheatre on Sunday, August 31.

Last month saw Goose take their growing passion for experiential music events to unprecedented heights with “Goose at Luna Luna: The Everything Must Go Experience,” an exclusive one-night celebration of Everything Must Go held earlier this month at the visionary Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy exhibit at The Shed in New York City. Fans were transported into an otherworldly carnival of imagination, marking the lead-up to Everything Must Go with an evening that defied convention and left attendees in awe. Guests explored interactive soundscapes, a vinyl listening lounge, and a one-of-a-kind merch corner featuring event merchandise alongside thrifted and upcycled items hand-selected by the band. The evening was highlighted by a fully improvisational 75-minute set that was both daring and breathtaking. Brought vividly to life by their partnership with experiential creative Justin Bolognino and his company META, with “Goose at Luna Luna: The Everything Must Go Experience,” Goose affirmed their ability to push boundaries, creating a fully immersive art-inspired spectacle that has set a new standard for album release events.

GOOSE – TOUR 2025

APRIL

24 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival *

MAY

8-10 – San José del Cabo, Mexico – Viva El Gonzo

25 – Napa, CA – BottleRock Napa Valley *

27 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic

28 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic

30 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

31 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Pavilion

JUNE

1 – Boise, ID – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden

3 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn, Bowl

4 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

6 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

7 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

10 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory

11 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory

12 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

13 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival *

14-15 – Columbia, MD – All Good Now *

17 – Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion

19 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion

20 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion

21 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC

22 – Highmount, NY – Mountain Jam *

27 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion

28 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

29 – New Haven, CT – Westville Music Bowl

31 – George, WA – The Gorge Amphitheatre ^

SEPTEMBER

12 – Fredericton, NB – Harvest Music Festival *

17 – Madison, WI – Kohl Center †

* FESTIVAL APPEARANCE

† W/ MT. JOY

^ SUPPORTING DAVE MATTHEWS BAND

John Butler Drops New Single “Trippin On You,” Announces U.S. Summer Tour with Dispatch, G. Love & More

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John Butler Drops New Single “Trippin On You,” Announces U.S. Summer Tour with Dispatch, G. Love & More

John Butler’s grasp of melody, soul and anthemic pop choruses have kept him on airwaves, top venues and festival stages around the globe for more than 20 years, and the American-Australian singer-songwriter and producer’s new single “Trippin On You,” out today, catapults us back to classic Butler goodness with fervor. “Trippin On You” hurtles towards us with echoes of his hits “Zebra” and “Better Man,” full of sunshine grooves and heart-on-sleeve reflections, not to mention a blazing refrain that is as hopeful as it is infectious.

Butler is an open book of self-reflection and integrity, always quick to share his learnings through storytelling and lace them with some deep-seated funk and string picking to sweeten the sermon. ​​”This song is about relationships, work and internal narratives,” he explains. “I’m struck that ALL good things in my life need work to maintain their goodness. Mental health, marriage, business relationships, a garden, a clean room, trust and reliability etc. They all need us to turn up. They all deserve our best selves.”

Video director Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore has brought the song to life visually, showing the struggle of a couple’s relationship. The quintessentially Australian setting is mixed with a touch of Pueblo’s New Mexico – a nod to Butler’s American and Australian upbringing – and was filmed over a weekend in Tylden Victoria.

Recorded solely by Butler and his co-producer James Ireland in Fremantle, “Trippin On You” is a full-bodied mantra, overflowing with radio-friendly vibes and a windows-down life force. The single will be featured on a forthcoming studio album, the third season of a new creative endeavor entitled Four Seasons: a four-album cycle that Butler began releasing in 2024. The Four Seasons represent a period of uncertainty that ultimately took Butler back to his instrumental work to start to rebuild.

As prolific as he is righteous, Butler is a multi-faceted artist, activist and icon of roots-inspired alternative rock, who is widely celebrated for his epic guitar instrumentals and pedal board wizardry.

With a newly assembled band featuring original John Butler Trio drummer Michael Barker, alongside Michael Boase (percussion) and Ian Peres (bass/keys), Butler is set to bring “Trippin On You” and beyond on an extensive tour across the U.S. this summer, playing alongside Dispatch, G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light. See below for the full itinerary, and purchase tickets here.

TOUR DATES:

May 31, 2025 The Basement East – Nashville, TN

un 1, 2025 The Basement East – Nashville, TN

Jun 3, 2025 The St. Augustine Amphitheatre – St. Augustine, FL +

Jun 5, 2025 Coca-Cola Roxy – Atlanta, GA +

Jun 6, 2025 Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC +

Jun 7, 2025 Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh, NC +

Jun 8, 2025 Live Oak Bank Pavilion – Wilmington, NC +

Jun 10, 2025 Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront – Richmond, VA +

Jun 12, 2025 The Dome – Virginia Beach, VA +

Jun 13, 2025 Firefly Distillery – North Charleston, SC +

Jun 14, 2025 Asheville Yards Amphitheater – Asheville, NC +

Jun 17, 2025 The Andrew J Brady Music Center – Cincinnati, OH +

Jun 18, 2025 Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park – Indianapolis, IN +

Jun 19-21, 2025 Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI

Jun 21, 2025 Ravinia Festival – Highland Park, IL +

Jun 22, 2025 Surly Brewing Festival Field – Minneapolis, MN *

Jun 24, 2025 Saint Louis Music Park – Maryland Heights, MO +

Jun 26, 2025 Meadow Brook Amphitheatre – Detroit, MI +

Jun 27, 2025 Evans Amphitheater – Cain Park – Cleveland Heights, OH +

Jun 28, 2025 The Met – Philadelphia, PA +

Jun 29, 2025 Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater – Bridgeport, CT +

Jul 1, 2025 The Rooftop at Pier 17 – New York, NY +

Jul 3, 2025 Thompson’s Point – Portland, ME +

Jul 4, 2025 Stone Pony Summer Stage – Asbury Park, NJ +

Jul 5, 2025 Wolf Trap – Vienna, VA +

Jul 24, 2025 Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Amphitheater – San Diego, CA +

Jul 25, 2025 The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan – Las Vegas, NV +

Jul 26, 2025 The Pacific Amphitheatre – Costa Mesa, CA +

Jul 27, 2025 The Masonic – San Francisco, CA +

Jul 28, 2025 Revolution Hall – Portland, OR

Jul 31, 2025 Hayden Homes Amphitheater – Bend, OR +

Aug 1, 2025 Marymoor Live – Redmond, WA +

Aug 2, 2025 The Festival at Sandpoint – Sandpoint, ID +

Aug 3, 2025 KettleHouse Amphitheater – Bonner, MT +

Aug 5, 2025 Venue TBA – Salt Lake City, UT +

Aug 7, 2025 Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO *

Aug 8, 2025 Dillon Amphitheater – Dillon, CO *

* Dispatch, Donavon Frankenreiter and Illiterate Light

+ Dispatch, G. Love & Special Sauce and Donavon Frankenreiter

Caamp Announces New Album ‘Copper Changes Color’ And Massive 2025 U.S. Tour

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Caamp Announces New Album ‘Copper Changes Color’ And Massive 2025 U.S. Tour

Today, Ohio-based alternative-folk band, Caamp, announces Copper Changes Color, its highly anticipated fifth studio album, set to release on Friday, June 6th, 2025 via Mom+Pop Music. The 11-track album, which marks their first full-length release in three years, was written, performed, and produced by the band, with recording and co-production by GRAMMY-winning collaborators Beatriz Artola (Fleet Foxes, Adele, Sharon van Etten) and Tucker Martine (Modest Mouse, My Morning Jacket, R.E.M.).

Caamp has long been celebrated for its intricate, heartfelt sound, and Copper Changes Color sees the band deepening its musical exploration with a more refined and expansive approach. Recorded over two years in various studios across the U.S. — including Sonic Ranch (Tornillo, TX), Sear Sound (New York, NY), and Flora Recording (Portland, OR) — the album captures the band’s distinctive style while exploring the transformative personal experiences of the past few years.

Frontman and primary songwriter Taylor Meier drew inspiration from the weathering and distinct patina of copper as a powerful metaphor for the changes we experience in life. As Meier shares, “Take your rings off and wash your hands. Wrap something tightly in newspaper; give it away. Water is running, and Copper Changes Color.” The result is an album brimming with rich, evocative storytelling and a sound that balances warmth and depth with an openness to new creative territory.

The band is offering a taste of the new album with their first single, “Drive,” out tonight at midnight everywhere. Described by Meier as “kind of a spirit song for the record and new era. It’s like the carabiner clipped to your jeans in high school; it sticks with you.” “Drive” is a smooth, sweeping track featuring Meier’s raw, emotive vocals. It’s a delicate introduction to the album, showcasing the band’s growth while remaining rooted in the intimate, introspective qualities their fans have come to love.

Caamp’s latest single, the charming “Let Things Go” (off the four-track Somewhere EP released in February) currently sits Top 10 on Mediabase’s AAA chart and on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart.

Caamp is gearing up for an extensive United States tour to support Copper Changes Color. Kicking off on May 29th in Austin, TX, the tour will hit 25 cities across the country, including multiple nights at iconic venues like New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, Chicago’s Salt Shed, and Boston’s MGM Music Hall. With many shows already sold out, demand for tickets is high. More information and remaining tickets are available here: https://www.caamptheband.com/

Having first emerged in 2016 with the release of their first, self-titled album, the band – made up of Meier alongside multi-instrumentalist co-founder, Evan Westfall and Matt Vinson (bass), Joseph Kavalec (keys) and Nicholas Falk (drums) – quickly established their status amongst a new elite of bands pushing at the possibilities of alt-folk and finding a global audience.

Following up with three additional albums, Boys (2018), By & By (2019) and Lavender Days (2022), critical and audience acclaim for the band’s progressive songcraft has cemented their reputation as one of the leading voices in the modern folk-rock scene and come hand-in-hand with their popularity as a live phenomenon. Furthermore, the band has amassed more than 2.5 billion streams worldwide to date.

Caamp’s 2022 album Lavender Days was featured on NPR’s “The Best Roots Music of 2022” list and earned praise from Relix, The Bluegrass Situation, SPIN, and more — with SPIN calling the band “the Midwest’s latest folk-rock sensation.” They have appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, CBS Saturday Morning and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and charted multiple #1’s at AAA and Americana radio.

Copper Changes Color Tracklist:
Millions
One True Way ft. Madi Diaz
Brush
Porchswing
Fairview Feeling
Shade
Waiting Up (For You)
Mistakes
Ohio’s Ugly
Living & Dying & In Between
Drive

Caamp 2025 Tour Dates:
May 29 | Moody Amphitheater | Austin, TX*
May 30 | 713 Music Hall | Houston, TX*
June 1 | The Bomb Factory | Dallas, TX*
June 3 | Stifel Theatre | St. Louis, MO SOLD OUT*
June 5 | The Salt Shed | Chicago, IL – SOLD OUT*
June 6 | The Salt Shed | Chicago, IL – SOLD OUT*
June 8 | Surly Brewing Festival Field | Minneapolis, MN – SOLD OUT*
June 12 | Jacobs Pavilion | Cleveland, OH – SOLD OUT+
June 14 | MGM Music Hall at Fenway | Boston, MA – SOLD OUT+
June 15 | MGM Music Hall at Fenway | Boston, MA – SOLD OUT+
June 18 | Westville Music Bowl | New Haven, CT+
June 20 | The Anthem | Washington, DC – SOLD OUT+
June 21 | The Anthem | Washington, DC+
July 16 | The Greek Theatre | Los Angeles, CA+
July 18 | Santa Barbara Bowl | Santa Barbara, CA+
July 19 | The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley | Berkeley, CA+
July 22 | Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre | Nampa, ID+
July 24 | Granary Live | Salt Lake City, UT+
July 26 | Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre | Greenwood Village, CO – SOLD OUT+
July 29 | Big Sky Brewing Amphitheatre | Missoula, MT~
Aug. 1 | Dune Peninsula | Tacoma, WA~
Aug. 2 | Hayden Homes Amphitheater | Bend, OR~
Aug. 26 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre | St. Augustine, FL#
Aug. 28 | Asheville Yards | Asheville, NC#
Aug. 30 | Red Hat Amphitheater | Raleigh, NC – SOLD OUT#
Aug. 31 | Live Oak Bank Pavilion | Wilmington, NC#
Sept. 4 | Ascend Amphitheater | Nashville, TN – SOLD OUT^
Sept. 5 | Fox Theatre | Atlanta, GA^
Sept. 7 | Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre | Charlotte, NC – SOLD OUT^
Sept. 10 | Skyline Stage at the Mann | Philadelphia, PA^
Sept. 12 | Radio City Music Hall | New York, NY – SOLD OUT%
Sept. 13 | Radio City Music Hall | New York, NY – SOLD OUT
* denotes Blind Pilot as direct support
+ denotes Whitney as direct support
~ denotes Futurebirds as direct support
# denotes Fruition as direct support
^ denotes Atta Boy as direct support
% denotes Madi Diaz as direct support

Trixie Mattel and VINCINT Team Up for Fiery “Supermodel” Cover Ahead of Coachella DJ Set

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Trixie Mattel and VINCINT Team Up for Fiery “Supermodel” Cover Ahead of Coachella DJ Set

Today, drag legend, music icon and live performance extraordinaire Trixie Mattel has announced a fiery cover of RuPaul’s iconic smash hit “Supermodel (You Better Work)”, a collaboration with pop music innovator VINCINT which will drop April 11 via PEG Records. Pre-save it here.

Of the collaboration, Trixie says “On top of this song being one of the best to get the gays losing their minds on the dancefloor, I feel a special personal connection to both it and RuPaul for obvious reasons. And to bring it to life with VINCINT? Bitch, it’s so on. All my respect to the icon VINCINT and the legend RuPaul.”

The collab will drop on DSPs shortly before Trixie & VINCINT bring it to life at Coachella’s first weekend as part of Trixie’s forthcoming DJ set at The Do Lab on April 12.

“Supermodel is such an iconic song to be covering. RuPaul is such an honor. I’m so excited about it,” said VINCINT. “I ran into Trixie backstage at the OUT 100. I had just gotten off stage and she was running to DJ and ran the idea by me. I thought it was the most incredible thing and I thought why not, and from the first bounce we got from the studio, I was in love with it. I’m still in love with it! I’m so excited to be performing it with her at Coachella. I’m so excited for the world to hear it.”

The DJ set falls in the middle of Trixie’s global 2025 Solid Pink Disco tour. Wear pink, pop on your best blonde wig, and get ready to party! Trixie shared “This year’s iteration of my worldwide dancerie Solid Pink Disco will be more solid, more pink, and more disco. At a time where the world needs to party in the face of the patriarchy, we WILL be putting on cheap wigs and spinning around to Diana Ross, okay darling?”

The Solid Pink Disco show has become a massive success for the drag superstar, having touched down across the globe, and further cementing Trixie’s living legacy as one of the most exciting, eclectic artists currently in the pop culture zeitgeist. Whether it’s from her crowning run on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 3, her massively successful product launches via Trixie Cosmetics, her acclaimed Billboard-charting original music, award-winning podcasting, web content creation, or New York Times Best-Selling books, Trixie has proven herself to be a multi-faceted talent with limitless ability.

Bon Iver Announces Early Album Listening Events, Taking Place in Outdoor Spaces Around The Globe

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Bon Iver Announces Early Album Listening Events, Taking Place in Outdoor Spaces Around The Globe

Bon Iver‘s new album, SABLE, fABLE, arrives this Friday, April 11th, but with the announcement of a global series of location-specific listening events, fans will be able to hear the entire record early. Taking place from 4PM-7PM local time this Wednesday, April 9th, fABLE sPACEs builds upon the community-driven listening experiences of 22, A Million‘s mural-based boombox gatherings, and i,i‘s record store and photobooth events. Now, six years since the last Bon Iver album, fABLE sPACEs brings SABLE, fABLE to dozens of scenic, outdoor settings chosen by the band and fans. Utilizing location-based technology and crowd-sourcing, listeners will arrive at one of the geographically-defined destinations, and unlock a full preview of SABLE, fABLE via their smartphones. With the album playing on repeat for those three hours, fABLE sPACEs aims to foster shared moments within a personal listening experience, mirroring SABLE, fABLE‘s shift from isolation to connection.

Find the full list of fABLE sPACEs locations here.

Additionally, following the release of SABLE, fABLE, Bon Iver will celebrate the album at Live Inside This State Fair. Announced today, with the RSVP going live at 10am PDT on Tuesday, April 8th, the event will take place this Saturday, April 12th, at Los Angeles multipurpose sports facility and community center, Terasaki Budokan. Live Inside This State Fair features entertainment festivities curated by Justin Vernon and friends, who will also compete in the three-game basketball tournament of SABLES vs. fABLES. Running from 3PM-7PM, Live Inside This State Fair is free on a first-come, first-entry basis, with RSVP HERE. Events include:

  • Basketball: three-game tournament between two teams, SABLES vs. fABLES.
  • Hrrrbek Photo Studio: Hrrrbek is the “Fashion” brand started by Justin Vernon and Trever Hagen over 10 years ago. Racks and racks of pieces will be on display and for sale, plus a photoshoot on-site by Graham Tolbert for attendees that want to try on the new season.
  • Fun Raffle Helping People: Raffle for various album-related prizes, with prizes benefitting Bon Iver’s gender equity and anti-domestic violence campaign, 2 A Billion.
  • Art: Pieces from Graham Tolbert & Eric Timothy Carlson on display and for sale.
  • Pop-A-Shot: A fun SABLE, fABLE-themed hoops game.
  • Records: Pop-up shop from Going Underground Records, selling SABLE, fABLE. Copies of the limited edition companion zine with purchase while supplies last.
  • Food & Drink: Including Fishwife, Canyon Coffee.

Bon Iver will have more collaborations and special partnerships to launch in tandem with the album this week, further expanding the salmon-colored world of SABLE, fABLE. Stay tuned.

Terasaki Budokan is a multipurpose sports facility and community center in Little Tokyo. The culmination of a 30 year dream and development process by Little Tokyo Service Center, Budokan provides much needed community space and programming for youth, families and seniors in downtown Los Angeles. Budokan aims to connect visitors to Japanese American culture and contribute to a vibrant, sustainable Little Tokyo.

2 A Billion is a campaign created by Bon Iver to raise support, awareness, and person-to-person connections in an effort to end gender inequality, domestic violence, and sexual abuse.

John Crist Announces Over 25 Cities In Fall Leg Of ‘Jokes For Humans Tour’

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John Crist Announces Over 25 Cities In Fall Leg Of ‘Jokes For Humans Tour’

John Crist has been a mainstay on Pollstar’s Top 10 Global Touring Comedians chart, and following a nearly sold-out Spring run, he’s bringing the laughs to audiences in 25+ additional cities across the country with his ‘Jokes For Humans’ Fall Tour, which kicks off in Grand Rapids, MI on Friday, September 19th.

Artist pre-sale begins tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2nd at 10 AM local time, with all other pre-sales kicking off Thursday, April 3rd at 10 AM local time. General on-sale begins Friday, April 4th at 10 AM local time, and tickets can be purchased here: johncristcomedy.com.

Earlier this year, Crist released ‘John Crist: Emotional Support,’ which has been viewed more than 2.3 million times on YouTube, and more than 20 million views across social clips, since February.

Crist has more than 7.5 million combined followers due to his tastefully unhinged, yet clean, comedic takes on pop culture, offering his spoofs on family group texts, strict upbringings, sports culture and more. He recently made appearances on Good Morning America, SHERRI Show, ESPN’s College GameDay and more.

John Crist ‘Jokes For Humans Tour’ Dates:
Fri., Apr. 11 | Orpheum Theater | Omaha, NE
Sat., Apr. 12 | Orpheum Theatre | Wichita, KS
Sun., Apr. 13 | Tulsa Theater | Tulsa, OK
Thurs., Apr. 17 | Safe Credit Union PAC | Sacramento, CA
Fri., Apr. 18 | Saroyan Theatre | Fresno, CA
Fri., Apr. 19 | Balboa Theatre | San Diego, CA
Fri., Apr. 25 | Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall | Fort Myers, FL
Sat., Apr. 26 | Tampa Theatre | Tampa, FL*
Sun., Apr. 27 | Saenger Theatre | Pensacola, FL*
Thurs., May 1 | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall | Sarasota, FL
Fri., May 2 | Ovens Auditorium | Charlotte, NC
Sat., May 3 | Ovens Auditorium | Charlotte, NC
Sun., May 4 | Dominion Energy Center | Richmond, VA
Fri., May 9 | The Criterion | Oklahoma City, OK
Sat., May 10 | The Strand Theatre | Shreveport, LA
Sun., May 11 | Saenger Theatre | Hattiesburg, MS*
Fri., Sept. 19 | DeVos Hall | Grand Rapids, MI
Sat., Sept. 20 | Embassy Theatre | Ft. Wayne, IN
Sun., Sept. 21 | Carson Center | Paducah, KY
Fri., Sept. 26 | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | Charleston, SC
Sat., Sept. 27 | Macon City Auditorium | Macon, GA
Sun., Sept. 28 | Anderson Music Hall | Hiawassee, GA
Thurs., Oct. 2 | Old National Events Plaza | Evansville, IN
Fri., Oct. 3 | Victoria Theatre | Dayton, OH
Sat., Oct. 4 | Peoria Civic Center Theatre | Peoria, IL
Sun., Oct. 5 | KY Center for the Arts | Louisville, KY
Fri., Oct. 10 | Knoxville Civic Auditorium | Knoxville, TN
Sat., Oct. 11 | Peace Center | Greenville, SC
Thurs., Oct. 16 | Strand Theatre | York, PA
Fri., Oct. 17 | Fisher Theatre | Detroit, MI
Sat., Oct. 18 | Connor Palace | Cleveland, OH
Fri., Oct. 24 | Alabama Theatre | Birmingham, AL
Sat., Oct. 25 | Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium | Chattanooga, TN
Fri., Nov. 7 | Morrison Center for the Performing Arts | Boise, ID
Sat., Nov. 8 | First Interstate Center for the Arts | Spokane, WA
Thurs., Nov. 20 | Abilene Convention Center Auditorium | Abilene, TX
Fri., Nov. 21 | Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | San Antonio, TX
Sat., Nov. 22 | UT Tyler Cowan Center | Tyler, TX
Sun., Nov. 23 | ACL Live at the Moddy Theatre | Austin, TX
Fri., Dec. 5 | Celebrity Theatre | Phoenix, AZ
Sat., Dec. 6 | Luther Burbank Center for the Arts | Santa Rosa, CA
Sun., Dec. 7 | Redding Civic Center | Redding, CA
Thurs., Dec. 11 | Morris Performing Arts Center | South Bend, IN
Fri., Dec. 12 | Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall | Munhall, PA
Sat., Dec. 13 | Summit Arena | Johnstown, PA *
Sun., Dec. 14 | UB Center for the Arts | Buffalo, NY
+ denotes two shows that day
* denotes show on-sale April 11th

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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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