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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 7h

#DavidByrne wants you to be "punk," but not in the way you might think.

Read our review of his Saturday night show at #TheMetPhilly:

#NoKings

Everybody Resists: David Byrne Brings Subversive Love To Philadelphia On No Kings Day [Review/Photos]

David Byrne stopped by the Philadelphia No Kings march ahead of his third and final 'Who Is The Sky?' show at The Met.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 14h

#ChanceTheRapper is back and better than he was the last time...

Check out photos from his #AndWeBack Tour':

Chance The Rapper Returns On His Own Terms With 'And We Back Tour' [Photos]

Chance The Rapper brought his 'And We Back Tour' behind new album 'Star Line' to San Francisco, CA last week—check out the photos.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 4d

Gotta love when Big Red drops by #BrooklynBowl...

Check out photos and videos of Thursday night's #TreyAnastasio sit-in with #GuerillaToss in #Brooklyn:

Phish's Trey Anastasio Sits In With Guerilla Toss At Brooklyn Bowl [Photos/Videos]

Trey Anastasio stopped by Brooklyn Bowl on Thursday to sit in with Guerilla Toss, who recorded their latest album at The Barn.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 4d

Founding #KISS guitarist #AceFrehley has died following a recent accident at his home studio.

Read more:

Ace Frehley, Founding KISS Guitarist, Dead At 74 After Falling At Studio

Ace Frehley, the rocker best known as the founding lead guitarist of KISS, has died at age 74 due to complications from a recent fall.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 5d

"The experience that can be had attending this amazing institution has the potential to change the student and the world for the better. We are ecstatic to launch the #LettuceScholarship.”

– #Lettuce bassist Erick Coomes on the band's new #BerkleeCollegeofMusic scholarship

Lettuce Launches Berklee College Scholarship, Sets Unique 'House Of Lett' Fundraising Shows

Lettuce has announced the launch of a scholarship for a music student at Berklee College, where the band was formed.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 6d

#HighWaterFestival returns to Charleston in April with #AlabamaShakes, #MyMorningJacket, #SherylCrow, and more.

High Water Festival Sets 2026 Lineup: Alabama Shakes, My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow, Bruce Hornsby, More

High Water Festival will return to North Charleston, SC's Riverfront Park with Alabama Shakes, My Morning Jacket, and more in 2026.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 6d

Revisit behind-the-scenes footage documenting the historic (and hectic) day in 2012 when #D'Angelo surprised #Bonnaroo with his first U.S. show in 12 years, a cover-focused "time machine" SuperJam led by #Questlove.

Time Machine: D'Angelo Shocks Bonnaroo 2012 With First U.S. Show In 12 Years At Questlove SuperJam [Watch]

Revisit the legendary Questlove-led Bonnaroo 2012 SuperJam that served as the first U.S. performance by D'Angelo in 12 years.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 7d

In shock. We'll miss you, #D'Angelo...

D'Angelo, Reclusive R&B Icon, Dead At 51

D'Angelo, the R&B icon known as much for his groundbreaking music as for his reclusiveness, has died at age 51.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 8d

Your move, Dead & Co...

#Eagles #Sphere #DeadandCompany

With New February 2026 Dates, Eagles Pass Dead & Co For Longest Sphere Run To Date [Update]

Eagles have announced another extension of their Sphere residency, making it the longest run at the venue to date.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 8d

After making his debut at Royal Albert Hall, Billy Strings closed his international tour at a 2,000-capacity boxing arena in Ireland.

Billy Strings Breaks Out Old & In The Way Favorite At Euro/U.K. Tour Closer In Dublin [Videos]:

Billy Strings Breaks Out Old & In The Way Favorite At Euro/U.K. Tour Closer In Dublin [Videos]

Billy Strings broke out the Old & In The Way-favored cover "The Hobo Song" for the last show of his 2025 European/U.K. tour.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 9d

It was an Allman Brothers Band family affair last night in Macon, GA. 🍑

Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, Duane Betts Throw Allman Brothers Family Reunion In Macon [Photos/Videos]:

Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov't Mule, Duane Betts Throw Allman Brothers Family Reunion In Macon [Photos/Videos]

After co-headlining this summer, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gov't Mule reconnected for one more stop in Allman Brothers country, Macon, GA.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 9d

Billy Strings used the words of the late Jim Croce to reflect on his latest career milestone.

Billy Strings Reflects On “Age” In Royal Albert Hall Debut [Videos]:

Billy Strings Reflects On "Age" In Royal Albert Hall Debut [Videos]

Billy Strings earned his latest career bona fide on Friday with his first-ever concert at London's Royal Albert Hall.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 10d

Step into the headlight of a northbound freezer (or whatever) with new pro-shot footage of Oteil & Friends' "I Know You Rider" / "Tweezer Reprise" mashup from earlier this month at The Capitol Theatre:

#GratefulDead #Phish

Oteil & Friends Open Fall Tour With Work Week In The Northeast [Photos/Videos/Audio]

Oteil & Friends set off on their 2025 fall tour throughout the Northeast last week, with Steve Kimock, Melvin Seals, Jason Crosby, & more.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 10d

Tune in tonight from Macon, GA for a bill that proves the #AllmanBrothersBand road goes on forever...

#TedeschiTrucksBand #GovtMule #DuaneBetts

How To Stream Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov't Mule, & Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel Live From Macon, GA

Gov't Mule and Tedeschi Trucks Band will team up in Macon, GA on October 11th, and fans can stream every note live and on demand via nugs.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 10d

Hey #LesClaypool our birthday is coming up too in case you were wondering...

Happy 50th, #SeanLennon!

Les Claypool Gifts First-Ever Pachyderm Guitar To Sean Lennon For 50th Birthday [Photos]

Check out the custom Pachyderm guitar, which Les Claypool commissioned as a 50th birthday gift for Sean Lennon.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 10d

#Khruangbin will celebrate 10 years of 'The Universe Smiles Upon You' with a 15-date tour of intimate clubs around the U.S. next month.

Details:

Khruangbin Sets 15-Date Underplay Tour Marking 10 Years Of 'The Universe Smiles Upon You'

Khruangbin will celebrate 10 years of 'The Universe Smiles Upon You' with a 15-date tour of intimate clubs around the U.S. next month.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 11d

If you're still searching for Halloween plans, check out this extensive list of concerts happening in nearly all 50 states. 🎃

Full list ⬇

The Big List Of 2025 Halloween Concerts

We compiled a thorough list of 2025 Halloween concerts happening across the United States, from arenas to clubs in nearly every state.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 13d

"There’s something magical that happens when the desert breathes at night..."

Photos and reflections from the final night of RISE Festival featuring #JohnMayer, #Goose, and more:

John Mayer, Goose Light Up Sunday Night At RISE Festival Near Las Vegas [Review/Photos]

John Mayer and Goose topped the lineup on the final day of RISE Festival 2025 in the desert outside Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 13d

In Netflix's #KPopDemonHunters, K-pop squares off against K-pop for the soul of humanity.

But the epic stakes of that fantasy narrative pale in comparison to the real-life impact of 'KPop Demon Hunters' on the present moment in Western pop culture.

Full story and videos:

Real-Life Voices Of "Golden" Make Live Debut As 'KPop Demon Hunters' Goes Platinum [Watch]

EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei stepped out from behind their animated 'KPop Demon Hunters' characters for a live "Golden" on 'The Tonight Show'.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 14d

#BillyStrings and his band of bluegrass monsters cordially invite you to meet them at the Crypt on #Halloween night in Baltimore...

#MeetMeAtTheCrypt

Billy Strings Reveals Theme & Guests For 2025 Halloween Show

Billy Strings has announced the featured players due to meet him and his band at the Crypt for his 2025 Halloween show.

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Widespread Panic Shocks, Awes, & Goes Scorched Earth On Second Night Of Mempho Fest [Photos/Audio]

Widespread Panic blitzkrieged through two sets and an encore on night two of Mempho Music Festival in Memphis, TN.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 14d

We'll have lots more to say about last week's #BruceHornsby & The Noisemakers tour with #Eggy in the days ahead.

In the meantime, sample the magic with these pro-shot videos:

Watch Bruce Hornsby & Members Of The Noisemakers Sit In With Eggy In Woodstock [Pro-Shot Videos]

Watch a selection of pro-shot videos from Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers' recent collaborative tour with Eggy.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 18d

As Billy Strings starts his fall tour overseas, we're looking back at some of the highest highs (and the lowest low) from his summer tour.

Billy Strings 2025 Summer Tour Highlights: Historic Heights, Crushing Lows, & New Additions [Videos/Audio]:

Billy Strings 2025 Summer Tour Highlights: Historic Heights, Crushing Lows, & New Additions [Videos/Audio]

As Billy Strings begins his 2025 fall tour, we're looking back at highlights from the summer tour including best jams, new songs, and more.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 18d

Page McConnell's new album arrived alongside a GQ profile where the Phish keyboardist discussed how he and Trey Anastasio balance each other out, and a partial Vida Blue reunion in the studio.

Stream/read:

Page McConnell Surprise Releases New Solo Album, 'Something Will Land' [Stream]

Phish keyboardist Page McConnell surprised fans on Friday with the release of a previously unannounced new album, 'Something Will Land'.

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Live For Live Music @liveforlivemusic.bsky.social · 20d

Billy Strings' European/U.K. tour starts Friday in Oslo, and fans can catch every note from the comfort of home.

How To Stream Billy Strings’ 2025 Europe & U.K. Fall Tour:

How To Stream Billy Strings’ 2025 Europe & U.K. Fall Tour

Billy Strings kicks off a sold-out Europe and U.K. tour this week, and fans don't have to miss a note with nightly streams from nugs.

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