Abbie Callahan and Aidan VanSuetendael at Eddie’s Attic On September 3rd, I found myself back at Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta, one of my favorite venues for nights when music needs to feel close. There’s something about that room—the way it carries a voice without drowning it, the way it invites you to lean in—that makes […]
Steve Earle returns to Milwaukee with stories to tell Steve Earle returned to one of his favorite haunts Monday night, Aug. 25 — Milwaukee’s historic Pabst Theater — for the fifth time since 2008. The Hardcore Troubadour has made The Pabst a regular stop on his North American tours, having performed at the intimate venue […]
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Billy Idol w/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at SPAC Broadview Stage in Saratoga, New York on August 17, 2025 Both Billy Idol and Joan Jett played impressive performances at SPAC’s Broadview Stage on Sunday August 17, 2025. The pairing of these two artists of the 80s punk-rock scene was appropriate for many reasons. Both are […]
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Abe Partridge and Jack Barksdale Deliver Timeless Musical Truths at Ram’s Head in Annapolis photos by Allison O’Brien/AOB Photos From Woody Guthrie to John Prine, the Americana tradition has thrived on songs that make you think and songs that make you feel. The very best manage to do both. That’s why I chase nights like […]
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Newport Jazz Festival 2025: Where Genres and Generations Intertwine Few gatherings mix old-school legacy with fresh energy like the Newport Jazz Festival. Seventy-one years in, Newport Jazz is still more than just a festival, it’s a living exchange between artists, audiences, and the sounds that shaped them. Held over three days from August 1–3 at […]
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Outlaw Music Festival at SPAC on Saturday August 2, 2025 Arriving just as the amazing LUCINDA WILLIAMS took the Broadview Stage, one could sense the feel-good vibe in the air outside on the packed lawn and inside the sold-out venue at Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Unfortunately, I missed the first set from Waylon Payne (Willie […]
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Newport Folk Festival 2025: Discovery, Unity, and Reflection The 2025 Newport Folk Festival, held at Fort Adams State Park, was a masterclass in balancing tradition with transformation. Across three days, fans were treated to the festival’s eclectic lineup of indie rock, pop, country, folk, and soul. The festival delivered a mosaic of musical brilliance, political expression, […]
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The Tedeschi Trucks Band got their 2025 tour back under way in Tulsa Tuesday night, electrifying a packed Tulsa Theater. Feeling fresh after some brief down time following another epic NYC Beacon Theater run at the end of May, The Tedeschi Trucks Band picked up right where they left off. Shaking off any rust or […]
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Lord Huron in Atlanta On a warm summer night in Atlanta, Lord Huron transformed Synovus Bank Amphitheatre into a dreamscape of longing, mystery, and cosmic romance. Touring behind their latest album The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1, the band brought their signature cinematic storytelling to life with a visually immersive, emotionally charged performance. The night opened […]
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The Million Dollar Bashers at Cain’s Ballroom It’s been a good year to be a Dylan fan in Tulsa. Earlier this spring, Bob himself performed over at the Tulsa Theater (see our coverage here: https://americanahighways.org/2025/03/27/show-review-bob-dylan-in-tulsa), and earlier last week, The Bob Dylan Center opened its newest exhibition Going Electric: Dylan ’65, which is a look […]
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