Harrison Ford wants you to stop. Listen. And hear the quiet wonders of our planet before they’re gone. In a video essay written with Anthony Doerr for the E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, he reminds us that protecting biodiversity isn’t just science—it’s poetry.
Beatbox Champion Wing Drops Jaw-Dropping Mouth-Only Single “Dopamine”
No instruments. No samples. Just a human beat machine. Beatbox champion Wing’s new single “Dopamine” is built entirely from sounds made with his mouth—and it’s absolutely hypnotic.
Nahre Sole Plays Rare Microtonal Piano at Czech Museum of Music
Imagine a piano so rare, only two exist in the world. Musician Nahre Sole played one of them—a microtonal grand piano with stacked keyboards tuned to quarter tones—at the Czech Museum of Music. Designed by Augustus Förster and Alois Hába, it’s as mind-bending as it is beautiful.
Anne Murray Announces ANNEversary Vinyl Reissues to Celebrate 80th Birthday
Today, Anne Murray announces the special re-issue of three classic albums, Let’s Keep It That Way, New Kind Of Feeling and Country. These ANNEversary editions, newly remastered for vinyl, will be available June 20 via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. Fans can now revisit these timeless records with enhanced sound quality and special packaging, vinyl pre-orders are available now, see HERE.
Each ANNEversary edition is housed in a single jacket with a printed insert sleeve, staying true to the original release, and features newly created ANNEversary vinyl labels wrapped with a special colour matching OBI strip. The albums have been newly remastered for vinyl from the original tapes, delivering an upgraded sound that honours Murray’s unparalleled artistry and pressed on 140g Black vinyl.
The first re-issue, Let’s Keep It That Way, originally released February 1978, was Murray’s 14th studio album. The album topped both the Canadian Country and Pop charts and landed in the Top 10 on the US Country chart. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA and double Platinum in Canada, driven by the massive success of the single “You Needed Me” written by Randy Goodrum, remains one of the biggest hits of Murray’s career. The song reached No. 1 on the U.S. Pop charts, No. 4 on the Country charts, and No. 3 on the A/C charts and was also included in the UK issue of her next album, New Kind of Feeling. In 1979, Anne was awarded four Grammy Awards including Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “You Needed Me”.
Following the massive success of Let’s Keep It That Way, Murray continued her chart domination with New Kind Of Feeling, initially released in 1979 on Capitol Records. In Canada, the album hit No.1 on the Country album charts, and No. 6 on the Pop album charts, while also reaching No. 2 on the U.S. Country charts and was certified Platinum in both Canada and the U.S. The album produced two major hits: “Shadows in the Moonlight” and “I Just Fall in Love Again”, both singles topped the U.S. Country and Adult Contemporary and Pop charts. “New Kind of Feeling” is a leading example of Murray’s ability to bridge pop and country music, showcasing her smooth vocals and emotional delivery.
The final re-issue, Country, was originally released in 1974 and became an RIAA Gold-certified compilation album. The album reached No. 6 on the Billboard Country albums chart and No. 32 on the Billboard Pop albums chart. The collection includes material from Murray’s earlier albums This Way Is My Way, Snowbird, Honey, Wheat and Laughter, Talk It Over in the Morning, Straight, Clean and Simple and Danny’s Song.
A true Canadian music icon, Murray’s voice and timeless music have defined a career spanning over five decades. She is a trailblazer in pop, country, and adult contemporary music with her catalogue amassing over 1 billion global streams (and counting), and over 55 million albums sold worldwide. She paved the way for young Canadian artists such as Céline Dion, Shania Twain, kd lang, Alanis Morissette, and Sarah McLachlan amongst others.
Murray’s influence is undeniable, she was the first Canadian female solo artist to reach No.1 on the U.S. charts, the first Canadian female to earn a Gold record for “Snowbird” (1970) and the first woman to win ‘Album of the Year’ at the Country Music Awards in Nashville for A Little Good News. Over the course of her career, she has earned four Grammy Awards, a record-breaking 26 JUNO Awards (the most JUNO awarded artist in history), three American Music Awards, three Country Music Association Awards, and three Canadian Country Music Association Awards.
On March 30, Murray was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the JUNO Awards, presented by the National Arts Centre. Marking a significant moment as she is the first artist to receive this prestigious honour since Pierre Juneau, the namesake of the JUNO Awards, who received it in 1989.
These special ANNEversary editions celebrate Anne Murray’s remarkable legacy, offering fans a new vinyl experience. Their release on June 20, 2025 holds extra significance, as it also marks Murrays’ 80th birthday – making it a truly special milestone in her illustrious career for fans worldwide. More exciting ANNEversary releases are planned throughout 2025—stay tuned!
Anne Murray is a Canadian music icon whose signature voice and time-honoured music have defined a career spanning over five decades. A trailblazer in pop, country, and adult contemporary music, her catalogue globally has surpassed 1 billion streams (and counting), and she has sold over 55 million albums worldwide, paving the way for artists such as Céline Dion, Shania Twain, kd lang, Alanis Morissette, and Sarah McLachlan. Her music continues to resonate across generations, marking life’s most meaningful moments. During her illustrious career, Murray received four Grammys, a record-breaking 26 JUNOS (and still holds the title of most awarded artist in JUNOS history), newly honoured with JUNO Lifetime Achievement Award, three American Music Awards, three Country Music Association Awards, and three Canadian Country Music Association Awards. She is a Companion of the Order of Canada — the highest honour that can be awarded to a Canadian civilian — and in 2007, Canada Post issued a limited-edition Anne Murray Stamp. She has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame, and the Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award from the American Songwriters Hall of Fame. Murray has a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Nashville’s Walkway of Stars. Musically and philanthropically, Anne Murray continues to be an industry ground breaker, cementing her legacy as one of Canada’s most celebrated and influential artists.
ANNEversary Editions Tracklisting:
Let’s Keep It That Way:
Side 1
1. Let’s Keep It That Way
2. Walk Right Back
3. Just To Feel This Love From You
4. We Don’t Make Love Anymore
5. I Still Wish The Very Best For You
Side 2
1. You Needed Me
2. You’re A Part Of Me
3. Hold Me Tight
4. Tennessee Waltz
5. There’s Always A Goodbye
New Kind Of Feeling:
Side 1
1. Shadows In The Moonlight
2. You’ve Got What It Takes
3. I Just Fall In Love Again
4. Take This Heart
5. Yucatan Café
Side 2
1. For No Reason At All
2. Rainin’ In My Heart
3. That’s Why I Love You
4. (He Can’t Help It If) He’s Not You
5. Heaven Is Here
Country:
Side 1
1. He Thinks I Still Care
2. Cotton Jenny
3. Break My Mind
4. A Stranger In My Place
5. Snowbird
Side 2
1. Son Of A Rotten Gambler
2. Danny’s Song
3. What About Me
4. Just Bidin’ My Time
5. Put Your Hand In The Hand
The Estate of Otis Redding Marks 60th Anniversary of ‘The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads’
The Estate of Otis Redding marks a milestone as March comes to a close, with this month marking the 60th Anniversary of Otis Redding’s sophomore album “The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads.” Celebrating 60 years since its release in March 1965, Redding’s second studio album displays Redding’s soulful artistry that have been a hallmark of the enduring legacy of his career.
Available via Warner Music’s Rhino Records on all major digital music providers, “The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads” is a 12-track soul classic. Originally released in 1965 on both Atlantic Records’ ATCO label and Volt, Redding’s second album was his first release for the newly formed Stax sublabel Volt. The album features original works written by Redding and others from the Stax roster, as well as Redding’s performances of some classic soul standards. Among these ballads are Redding’s first Top 10 single “Mr. Pitiful,” “I Want to Thank You,” “Come To Me,” Sam Cooke’s “Nothing Can Change This Love,” and more.
Called the King of Soul, Otis Redding’s thrilling performances and songs have continued to influence generations of listeners around the world, with a musical catalog of performances that includes “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” “These Arms of Mine,” “Mr. Pitiful,” “Try a Little Tenderness,” “Respect,” “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” among many others. March also marked a milestone for “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay,” with March 16th marking 57 years when the song hit No. 1 on the charts and became the first posthumous No. 1 single in American music history. Also this March, the Otis Redding Foundation marked a milestone in continuing the work of Otis Redding, expanding upon his legacy of giving back with the grand opening of the long-awaited Otis Redding Center for the Arts (ORCA), with its official ribbon-cutting held on March 18th.
Serving students ages 5-18 in music and arts education, ORCA is a testament to the enduring legacy of Otis Redding, who was not only one of the greatest musical artists in the world, but was also a philanthropist committed to giving back to his community and enriching young people through the arts and education. The state-of-the-art facility in downtown Macon, GA has plans for programming that will also serve toddlers and senior citizens later this year. A bronze statue of Otis Redding, honoring “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay,” will be installed as part of the Zelma Redding Amphitheater on the Center campus later this spring.
Visit the Otis Redding site at https://otisredding.com/. For more details on the Otis Redding Foundation and the Otis Redding Center for the Arts, its team and upcoming programs such as the Otis Music Camp, visit https://www.otisreddingfoundation.org and www.orcamacon.org.
Spin Doctors Drop New Single “The Heart of the Highway” Ahead Of ‘Face Full of Cake’ Album
Today, ‘90s alt-rock icons the Spin Doctors released “The Heart of the Highway,” the third single from their upcoming LP Face Full of Cake, out April 11 via Capitol Records. Tackling the transient nature of life as an artist, the song is drenched in psychedelic guitars and zigzaging percussion – all tied together by Chris Barron’s unmistakable vocal delivery.
Next month, the band will play a special album release show at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl on April 12 followed by a four-night residency at Park City’s Egyptian Theatre in June and appearances at major festivals like Boston Calling, Bourbon & Beyond and Oceans Calling. This summer, they’ll also hit the road for a tour with Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms.
“One of the ongoing themes of this band is the juxtaposition of living your dream and doing what you love,” says Barron. “But paying the price of being away from home and the people that you love in order to do that. The song is a bit of a poem about how it feels to be far from home.”
From the album, the band has shared the nostalgic “Rock ‘N’ Roll Heaven,” which imagines an afterlife where the beer stays cold and the amps go up to 11, and “Still A Gorilla” which showcases a noisier, heavier sound and garnered praise from Rolling Stone who said the song is “genuinely surprising and fun, led by a marauding fuzzed-out riff.” The upcoming LP marks their debut on Capitol Records and the first Spin Doctors record with new bassist Jack Daley who joined the band full-time in 2021, rounding out the four-piece including Barron, guitarist Eric Schenkman and drummer Aaron Comess. Recorded at Daley’s Asbury Park, NJ studio, the album features a combination of the easy-going hook-forward songs and freewheeling jam sensibilities they’ve always exhibited with bluesy funk flavor and straightforward rock’n’roll.
“Spin Doctors fans are going to be knocked out by this new record,” shares Barron. “It’s got that vintage Spin Doctors sound of ear candy and denser material that harkens back to Pocket Full Of Kryptonite but with years of experience under our belts.”
Formed in 1988 in New York City, Spin Doctors’ full-length 1991 debut Pocket Full of Kryptonite sold over ten million copies across the world and spawned two massive singles: “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” which reached number two on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, and the now ubiquitous Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten hit “Two Princes,” which was the No. 1 Rock radio hit of 1993 and was nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group at the GRAMMYs. They’ve appeared on SNL, played major festivals like Glastonbury and opened for The Rolling Stones. And after three decades and nearly two thousand shows, Spin Doctors remain as committed as ever.
Face Full of Cake Tracklist
1. Boombox
2. Rock ‘N’ Roll Heaven
3. Still A Gorilla
4. The Heart Of The Highway
5. Double Parked
6. I Liked You Better When Your Butt Was Big
7. The Buddha On The Lawn
8. She Don’t Love Me Anymore (Anymore)
9. I’m The Man (You Got)
10. While You’re Holding The Moon (Over Me)
11. She Stands Alone
Tour Dates:
April 8 – Green Cove Springs, FL – Clay County Fairgrounds %
April 11 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun %
April 12 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl %
April 18 – Niagara Falls, NY – Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino %
April 19 – Niagara Falls, NY – Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino %
May 17 – Richardson, TX – Wildflower Arts & Music Festival ^
May 23 – Boston, MA – Harvard Athletics %
May 23 – Moses Lake, WA – Moses Lake Spring Fest ^
May 25 – Allston, MA – Boston Calling Festival ^
May 31 – Baltimore, MD – Never Early Fest ^
June 5 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre %
June 6 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre %
June 7 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre %
June 8 – Park City, UT – Egyptian Theatre %
July 4 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre #
July 5 – Hays, KS – Wild West Festival ^
July 6 – Omaha, NE – The Astro Amphitheater #
July 7 – Cedar Rapids, IA – McGrath Amphitheatre #
July 11 – Rochester, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre #
July 12 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights #
July 13 – Creighton, PA – Iron City Stage #
July 18 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre #
July 19 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort – Ovation Hall #
July 21 – Harrington, DE – Delaware State Fair #
July 25 – Prior Lake, MN – Ribfest ^
July 26 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival #
July 27 – Green Bay, WI – Capital Credit Union Park #
August 7 – Chesterfield, MO – Chesterfield Amphitheater #
August 8 – Sedalia, MO – Missouri State Fair Campground #
August 9 – El Reno, OK – Lucky Star Amphitheater #
August 14 – Las Vegas, NV – Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa #
August 15 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Pacific Amphitheatre #
August 16 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park #
August 19 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery #
August 21 – Ridgefield, WA – Ilani Cowlitz Ballroom #
August 22 – Seattle, WA – TBA #
August 23 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest #
August 25 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Pavilion #
August 26 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #
August 30 – Scottsdale, AZ – Talking Stick Resort #
September 4 – Andover, KS – Capitol Federal Amphitheater #
September 5 – Thackerville, OK – Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino and Resort #
September 6 – New Braunfels, TX – Whitewater Amphitheater #
September 12 – Albertville, AL – Sand Mountain Amphitheater #
September 13 – Peachtree City, GA – Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater #
September 14 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival ^
September 26 – Ocean City, MD – Oceans Calling ^
% – Headline
# – with Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms
^ – Festival
Step-by-Step Guide to NIST 800-171 Compliance
By Mitch Rice
Did you know that small and mid-sized businesses comprising the government supply chain were hit by more than 70 percent of cyberattacks in 2024?
Thus, today, the security of sensitive data is not something optional; it’s a necessity. That said, if your organization has some responsibility to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) with U.S. federal agencies, you’re under a contractual obligation to comply with NIST Special Publication 800-171.
Whether you’re a defense contractor, IT vendor, or manufacturer, not complying is not just going to mean losing business or paying legal penalties; it is going to expose critical data to dangerous actors.
But the good news?
There’s no need to be overwhelmed by compliance, as we are here to help you.
This is a step-by-step guide to the NIST 800-171 framework for you to follow, which would help you protect your systems, meet federal regulations, and be ready for new cyber threats that can occur in 2025 and beyond.
What Is NIST 800-171?
NIST 800-171 sets forward a collection of security controls aimed at protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal information systems and organizations. Proper information handling was the aim behind its development, as sensitive government data should continue to remain secure in the hands of contractors and third-party organizations.
NIST 800-171 was originally mandated by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and has turned into a standard for every organization doing business with federal or government agencies.
Nevertheless, staying compliant is a challenging task as there are numerous technicalities involved. Hence, you need professionally created editable NIST 800-171 compliance policies for your organization. These editable policy templates save you a significant amount of time and labor costs.
Why Is Compliance Important?
Failure to comply with NIST 800-171 can result in:
- Loss of government contracts
- Legal liability for data breaches
- Reputational damage
- Disqualification from future bidding opportunities
In addition, compliance is usually a prerequisite for other frameworks, such as CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), making compliance a foundational requirement for future security endeavors.
So, in order to start your NIST 800-171 compliance journey, proceed with the below-mentioned steps.
Step 1: Understand 14 Control Families
The NIST 800-171 framework consists of 14 families of security requirements. Each family covers a specific area of cybersecurity, including:
- Access Control
- Awareness and Training
- Audit and Accountability
- Configuration Management
- Identification and Authentication
- Incident Response
- Maintenance
- Media Protection
- Personnel Security
- Physical Protection
- Risk Assessment
- Security Assessment
- System and Communications Protection
- System and Information Integrity
Understanding these categories is a foundation for a compliance assessment of your organization’s current state.
Step 2: Conduct a Gap Analysis
Perform a gap analysis comparing your cybersecurity control to NIST 800 171 requirements. This process will help you:
- Identify missing or inadequate controls
- Prioritize remediation efforts
- Understand the scope of necessary improvements
This step is often done by many organizations via automated tools or consultants so that the assessment is comprehensive and accurate.
Step 3: Develop a System Security Plan (SSP)
A System Security Plan (SSP) is a key requirement of NIST 800-171 compliance. This document outlines:
- Your current security controls
- How each control is implemented
- Any deficiencies or areas for improvement
- Planned mitigation strategies
The SSP should be detailed, kept up to date regularly, and aligned with the real IT environment. This should be understood as your cybersecurity playbook.
Step 4: Create a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Once you have cleared your gap analysis, you will find non-compliance areas and will need a POA&M (Plan of Action and Milestones). This document lays out:
- Specific steps needed to address each deficiency
- Responsible personnel
- Target completion dates
Having a POA&M demonstrates to agencies that your organization is intentionally working towards full compliance.
Step 5: Implement Necessary Security Controls
After you have received your SSP and POA&M, start pushing or improving your security controls. Some common updates include:
- Enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Encrypting sensitive data at rest and in transit
- Enhancing access controls and audit logs
- Providing regular security awareness training
- Improving incident response protocols
System upgrades, process changes, and training employees to match the necessary standards may be involved in this stage.
Step 6: Monitor and Maintain Compliance
NIST 800-171 compliance is not a simple check to be completed once. It is critical for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to continue ongoing protection.
Best practices include:
- Regular vulnerability scans and risk assessments
- Updating the SSP and POA&M as systems evolve
- Continuous training and education
- Periodic internal audits
Establishing a compliance culture in your organization allows you to stay compliant, as threats and technologies are always changing.
Step 7: Be Audit-Ready
Government agencies or primes may conduct audits or request documentation to verify compliance. To be audit-ready, make sure:
- Your SSP and POA&M are current and accurate
- All implemented controls can be demonstrated
- Logs and audit trails are preserved
- Staff are prepared to answer compliance-related questions
Being prepared minimizes the risk of failed audits and contract disruptions.
Step 8: Prepare for CMMC
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is gradually replacing self-attestation with third-party audits. NIST 800-171 forms the foundation of CMMC Level 2, which is required for organizations handling CUI.
By fully implementing NIST 800-171, you position your organization to meet future CMMC requirements with minimal friction.
Final Thoughts
Achieving NIST 800-171 compliance is a crucial step for organizations that work with the federal government. It not only protects sensitive data but also ensures your business remains competitive and contract-eligible.
The process may seem complex, but by breaking it into clear, manageable steps—understanding control families, conducting a gap analysis, creating your SSP and POA&M, and implementing controls—you can navigate the path to compliance efficiently and effectively.
Cybersecurity is no longer optional. Start today, stay vigilant, and set your organization up for long-term success.
Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.
Corb Lund to Reissue Entire Catalog on Vinyl and Launch The Dark Horse Vinyl Club Ahead of Major 2025–26 Tour
Corb Lund will reissue his entire catalog on limited edition vinyl via New West Records. Eleven albums originally released from 1995 through 2024 will be reissued as well as an additional twelfth title to be announced in 2026. The announcement follows Lund’s celebrated 2024 album El Viejo. Met with critical acclaim, Uncut Magazine awarded El Viejo an 8/10 rating as their “Americana Album of the Month” while Holler awarded it an 8.5/10 rating, saying “Wise, honest and fun, it’s a collection for the good times and the bad, resonating whether you come out swinging or come up short.” Glide Magazine said “El Viejo is a stunning character study of gamblers and loners moving from card game to card game, perfectly bridging modern Americana with the likes of Jerry Reed, Del McCoury and Marty Robbins with a Springsteen-like sense of storytelling in three-minute bursts” while No Depression said “Listening to El Viejo is like cracking open a dusty, leather-bound book about the Old West, populated by rough-around-the-edges characters at the end of their ropes.”
Lund says, “I’m excited to get my ENTIRE catalogue out on vinyl! Some of the older albums have been out of print forever and the super early ones have never been on vinyl. I’ve been digging through all of it and there were songs I barely remember writing. Pretty cool trip down memory lane. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.”
Lund has also announced the launch of The Dark Horse Vinyl Club where fans will have access to extremely limited color versions of each title, a signed poster, free shipping, 24 hour exclusive access to purchase limited edition merch, entry to win autographed test pressings, and other exclusive offers. The first 250 members will receive a live zoom performance and Q&A with Lund. All Dark Horse Vinyl Club members will also have exclusive access to an autographed 12th “mystery record” to be announced and will ship in 2026. Fans can sign up for membership at New West Records.
Lund’s first four albums, Modern Pain (1995), Unforgiving Mistress (1999), Five Dollar Bill (2002), and Hair in my Eyes Like a Highland Steer (2005) are available for pre-order TODAY. Modern Pain and Unforgiving Mistress are available on vinyl for the very first time, while Five Dollar Bill and Hair in my Eyes are available on vinyl for the first time since their original release. Modern Pain will be released on May 16, Unforgiving Mistress will be released on June 27, Five Dollar Bill will be released on August 1, and Hair in my Eyes Like a Highland Steer will be released on September 12. New West Records will continue to release the remaining Lund albums on limited vinyl throughout 2025 and 2026. All titles are available for pre-order now.
Corb Lund will also launch a co-headline tour next week with his old friend & collaborator, the singer-songwriter Hayes Carll. The Bible on the Dash Tour will feature the pair performing acoustically, trading songs, and telling stories. Lund has also announced additional tour dates with his band The Hurtin’ Albertans launching on May 18 at the Cloverdale Rodeo & County Fair in Surrey, Canada. Please see tour dates below.
Corb Lund & Hayes Carll – The Bible on the Dash Tour:
April 1, 2025 – Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY
April 2, 2025 – Bijou Theatre – Knoxville, TN
April 3, 2025 – The Barrelhouse Ballroom – Chattanooga, TN – SOLD OUT
April 4, 2025 – Capitol Theatre – Macon, GA
April 5, 2025 – Gunter Theatre – Greenville, SC – SOLD OUT
April 6, 2025 – Booth Playhouse – Charlotte, NC
April 8, 2025 – The Tin Pan – Richmond, VA – SOLD OUT
April 9, 2025 – City Winery – Philadelphia, PA
April 10, 2025 – Daryl’s House Club – Pawling, NY – SOLD OUT
April 11, 2025 – City Winery – Boston, MA – SOLD OUT
April 12, 2025 – Temple Theater – Rochester, NY
April 13, 2025 – City Winery New York City – New York, NY
April 15, 2025 – Stuart’s Opera House – Nelsonville, OH – SOLD OUT
April 16, 2025 – City Winery Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA – SOLD OUT
April 17, 2025 – Music Box Supper Club – Cleveland, OH – SOLD OUT
April 18, 2025 – City Winery – Chicago, IL – SOLD OUT
April 19, 2025 – The Cedar Cultural Center – Minneapolis, MN – SOLD OUT
April 22, 2025 – Buskirk-Chumley Theater – Bloomington, IN
April 23, 2025 – Majestic Theatre – Madison, WI – SOLD OUT
April 24, 2025 – Englert Civic Theatre – Iowa City, IA – SOLD OUT
April 25, 2025 – Knuckleheads Saloon – Kansas City, MO
April 26, 2025 – City Winery – St. Louis, MO – SOLD OUT
April 27, 2025 – Chief’s on Broadway -Nashville, TN
Corb Lund On Tour:
May 18, 2025 – Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair – Surrey, Canada
June 14, 2025 – Farm Fair – La Corey, Canada
June 28, 2025 – Dauphin’s CountryFest – Dauphin, MB
July 12, 2025 – Big Flat Folk Fest – Eastend, SK
July 18, 2025 – July 20, 2025 – Under the Big Sky Festival – Whitefish, MT
August 9, 2025 – Braun Brothers Reunion – Challis, ID
WhyHunger to Honor Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award
WhyHunger, a global nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger and advancing the human right to nutritious food, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with the announcement of the Annual Chapin Awards Gala on June 4, 2025 at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City – tickets here. The event will honor GRAMMY Award-winning artists and lifelong activists Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award, recognizing philanthropic artists who have used their talent and global influence to inspire change and foster social justice.
The evening will bring together artists, activists, and supporters for a cocktail reception, dinner, and live music, all in support of WhyHunger’s mission to end hunger and its root causes. Additional honorees will be announced in coming weeks.
“We are deeply honored to receive the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award and to stand alongside WhyHunger in their tireless fight to end hunger,” Benatar and Giraldo shared. “Music has always been a powerful force for change, and we believe in using our voices not just to entertain, but to inspire action. WhyHunger’s mission aligns with our lifelong commitment to justice and equity, and we are proud to support their work in ensuring that nutritious food is a fundamental right for all.”
With a legendary career spanning over four decades, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo have made an indelible impact on both music and social activism. Together, they have sold over 36 million records worldwide, earning four consecutive GRAMMY® Awards and charting 19 Top 40 hits, including iconic anthems like “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Promises In The Dark,” “We Live For Love,” “Heartbreaker,” and “Hell Is For Children.” Their contributions to music and culture have been recognized with three American Music Awards, a People’s Choice Award, and a 2022 induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
“As we celebrate WhyHunger’s 50th anniversary and reflect on our collective journey to end hunger and advance the human right to nutritious food, it’s important to uplift those who have helped lead the way,” Jenique Jones, WhyHunger’s Executive Director, shared. “Honoring Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award is a testament to their unwavering commitment to social justice and their powerful influence in igniting change through music. We are thrilled to recognize their contributions at this year’s Chapin Awards Gala as we recommit ourselves to this work together.”
ASCAP (American Society for Composers, Authors and Publishers) and WhyHunger have previously presented the Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award to a distinguished list of recipients, including Barbra Streisand, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris, Grace Potter, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Harry Belafonte, Jackson Browne, Jason Mraz, John Mellencamp, Jon Batiste, Judy Collins and Pete Seeger. Last year’s gala honored singer-songwriter Michael Franti for his music-driven activism, recognizing his work with his and his wife Sara’s non–profit, Do It for the Love, an organization that brings joy to individuals facing life-threatening illnesses, as well as his advocacy for hunger relief, climate justice, and social equity.
In 2024, WhyHunger raised over $1 million from its annual Hungerthon campaign, including its Amplified: Annual Hungerthon Kickoff Concert, featuring performances by The Roots, Cimafunk and Grace Bowers. In the last three years, WhyHunger has connected 3.3 million people to food and invested $5.1 million in community-led solutions globally. The Chapin Awards Gala raises critical funds to support WhyHunger’s work to end hunger and promote the human right to nutritious food.
To learn more about WhyHunger and how you can support the movement to end hunger, visit www.whyhunger.org
The Vegabonds Announce ‘Young & Unafraid’ Album And Release New Single “Till The Hurt Don’t Hurt”
Independent American rock band The Vegabonds will release their anticipated new album, Young & Unafraid, on June 20. Ahead of the release, their new song, “Till The Hurt Don’t Hurt,” is out today.
With the new album, the Alabama natives are poised for a long overdue breakout, as they put forth their most cohesive record to date. Produced by The Vegabonds and Tom Tapley (Blackberry Smoke, Pearl Jam), Young & Unafraid tells stories of heartbreak and redemption, as the band looks back on the highs and lows of their youth and the past decade they’ve spent on the road. Across these ten tracks, including previously released song, “Leave The Light On,” The Vegabonds showcase the genre-bending sound they’ve cultivated throughout their career, blending elements of their southern, indie and heartland rock influences.
Of the project, the group shares, “We’ve been playing together since college and this album really captures who we are as a band. It felt a little nostalgic making it, like we were sitting around a fire talking about the moments we’ve experienced together over the years; the good, the bad and the dumb. We hope that everyone can find themselves in these stories and it helps them remember what it felt like to be young and unafraid.”
Known for their dynamic live shows, the band has performed countless headline dates across the U.S. and Europe and joined renowned artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Gregg Allman, Blackberry Smoke, Lukas Nelson, Whiskey Myers and The Red Clay Strays on the road. The Vegabonds will continue to tour through this summer including back-to-back nights at Charleston’s The Windjammer in June for two special album release shows. See below for the current tour itinerary, with more dates to be announced soon. Full details can be found at www.thevegabonds.com/tour.
Since forming in 2010, The Vegabonds have established themselves as “a force to be reckoned with” (Live For Live Music) and built a passionate grassroots following with fan-favorite singles such as “Georgia Fire,” “Shakey Hands,” “Partying with Strangers” and “Where We Used To Go.” Of the group, Music Row declared, “where has this awesome band been all my life…This has all the pulse-quickening snap, crackle and pop you could want of a country rocker,” while Atwood Magazine praised, “The Vegabonds are truly keeping southern rock and roll alive, but they’re not afraid to step outside of the established and partake in the experiential.”
The Vegabonds are Daniel Allen (vocals, acoustic guitar), Richard Forehand (guitars, pedal steel), Beau Cooper (keyboards), Paul Bruens (bass) and Bryan Harris (drums).
YOUNG & UNAFRAID TRACK LIST
1. Where Do You Have To Be Tomorrow
2. Till The Hurt Don’t Hurt
3. Never Cross My Mind
4. Young & Unafraid
5. Bet The Farm
6. Down to the Eagle
7. Not Today
8. Leave the Light On
9. Shortcut
10. Lonely
THE VEGABONDS CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
April 26 /// LaGrange, GA /// Sweetland Amphitheatre at Boyd Park*
May 9 /// Huntsville, AL /// Furniture Factory
May 10 /// Memphis, TN /// Roosters
June 20 /// Isle of Palms, SC /// The Windjammer
June 21 /// Isle of Palms, SC /// The Windjammer
July 6 /// Berwyn, IL /// Fitzgerald’s – American Music Fest
August 17 /// Denver, CO /// Levitt Pavilion
*supporting JJ Grey & Mofro