Month: April 2026

The Monsters of Rock Cruise will return for its 14th edition on April 12–17, 2026, departing from the Port of Miami aboard the Norwegian Joy (operated by Norwegian Cruise Line) and making stops in Puerto Plata and Great Stirrup Cay, with performances and interactive fan events throughout the expedition.

The five-day themed cruise, titled Rock The Nations, departs from Miami and features over 45 rock and metal acts are scheduled to perform across multiple stages. The lineup includes Black Label Society, Night Ranger, The Darkness, Queensrÿche, Stryper, Symphony X, Y&T, Slaughter, D-A-D, Great White, Lita Ford, Quiet Riot, The Almighty, British Lion, Nelson, Vixen, Loudness, Crazy Lixx, Faster Pussycat and The Quireboys, among many others.

Additional artists confirmed include Hardcore Superstar, Dangerous Toys, Killer Dwarfs, Steelheart, Tora Tora, Nestor, Crashdïet, Black ‘N Blue, Mac Sabbath, Vain, Tuff, Spread Eagle, Paradise Kitty, Asomvel, The Raven Age and Enuff Z’Nuff.

In addition to performances, MORC ‘26 will host a variety of interactive events between artists and cruisers, including Artist/Cruiser Q&A sessions, Gong Show Karaoke, “So You Think You Can Shred,” Cooking with Rock Stars, a new cast of Painting with Rock Stars, Comedy Punchlines and Backlines, with more to be announced.

For tickets and more information, head to the event’s website.

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The 2026 edition of Bourbon & Beyond is shaping up to be its biggest yet, with more than 100 performers scheduled across five stages at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville from Sept. 24–27. Headlining the four-day celebration of music, bourbon, and food are Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, and Dave Matthews Band.

The festival kicks off Thursday, Sept. 24, with Foo Fighters joined by Queens of the Stone Age and Goose. Friday’s lineup features Mumford & Sons alongside Kacey Musgraves and Foster the People. On Saturday, Stapleton shares top billing with The Red Clay Strays and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. The weekend wraps Sunday with Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish, and Counting Crows.

Beyond the headliners, the bill spans genres and generations. Among those set to perform are Noah Cyrus, The Flaming Lips, The War on Drugs, Of Monsters and Men, Portugal. The Man, Gary Clark Jr., Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Father John Misty, Cheap Trick, Violent Femmes, Jet, and Plain White T’s, along with dozens more.

In addition to music, Bourbon & Beyond will again spotlight top chefs and distillers, specialty spirits, and culinary experiences. Festivalgoers can also take advantage of complimentary rides at nearby Kentucky Kingdom and join in line dancing at the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar.

Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents said in a statement: “Bourbon & Beyond is built to be the best weekend of your year. Plain and simple. From the second you arrive, everything is designed so you can fully experience what a music festival should be. It’s an escape with soul — a place where you can unplug from real life, let loose, be a kid again, and really live in the moment. You can ride roller coasters at Kentucky Kingdom, discover new artists and see your favorites, sip great spirits, and eat incredible food — and it all just works. At its core, it’s about creating memories. It’s a vacation inside a vacation. This lineup reflects everything Bourbon & Beyond stands for. And I say this with humility and confidence — there is nothing else quite like it in this space. It truly is the best weekend you can have at a festival of this scale.”

Weekend and single-day tickets, including general admission and VIP options, are available through the festival’s official website.

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Music icons Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge are joining forces for a nationwide co-headlining concert run this summer. The Grammy-winning artists revealed that they will hit the road together for the “Raised On Radio Tour,” a 27-date U.S. trek inspired by the songs that shaped their early love of music. The tour will visit cities across the country, including San Diego, Reno, Atlanta and Seattle, and will also feature a special symphony performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Judd shared the announcement on social media, reflecting on how radio influenced both performers growing up. “We grew up on the same songs, the same airwaves, and the same kind of music that brings people together.”

In a press release, Judd explained the personal meaning behind the tour’s title. “I’ve spent my entire adult life onstage, but before any of that, I was just a girl sitting close to a radio speaker, hanging on every word. That’s where it all started for me. ‘Raised On Radio’ isn’t just a tour name—it’s my roots and wings. It’s late nights with the dial turned low, chasing distant stations through the static. It’s songs that felt like they understood me before I understood myself. The radio was my teacher, my comfort, my escape. The songs playing through that radio shaped me as a dreamer and an artist. This tour is about going back to that feeling and sharing it with you.”

Etheridge echoed that sentiment, saying she “was literally raised on the radio.” She recalled listening to a hometown station that exposed her to many genres. “They played every kind of music from rock and soul to R&B and country music. It helped shape me to become the versatile writer and musician that I am today.”

The “Raised On Radio Tour” will also support charitable causes — for every ticket sold, the artists will donate $1 each—one dollar to The Etheridge Foundation, which focuses on research into plant-based treatments for opioid addiction, and another dollar to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Visit Wynonna.com or MelissaEtheridge.com for tickets and additional information.

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Atlanta’s annual Shaky Knees Music Festival is gearing up for its 13th year with a powerhouse lineup and a return to Piedmont Park from September 18–20, 2026.

Topping the bill are Twenty One Pilots, The Strokes and Gorillaz, anchoring a three-day celebration that will feature more than 50 acts across four stages.

The supporting lineup is equally deep, with appearances from LCD Soundsystem, Turnstile, Wu-Tang Clan, The Prodigy, Pierce the Veil, Fontaines D.C., Pavement, Geese, Knocked Loose, Danny Elfman, Modest Mouse, Blood Orange and Jimmy Eat World, among others.

Additional performers include Hot Mulligan, Japanese Breakfast, Santigold, Taking Back Sunday, Peach Pit, Wolf Alice, Ben Howard, Jet, Coheed and Cambria, OK Go, The Rapture and many more. Notably, Violet Grohl is currently slated to make her first confirmed festival appearance as a solo artist.

For tickets and additional information, head to shakykneesfestival.com.

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Eagles are adding another chapter to their farewell trek, unveiling three stadium shows under the banner The Long Goodbye, Act III.

The run of shows will take the legendary band to Atlanta’s Truist Park (May 5), Nashville’s FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University (May 9), and Arlington’s Globe Life Field (May 16), following their ongoing Sphere residency in Las Vegas. The current lineup — Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, alongside Vince Gill and Deacon Frey — will be joined by Grammy-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band as special guests.

The announcement arrives as the band, more than 50 years into their career, continues to rack up historic milestones.  The Eagles have played over 1,000 concerts worldwide, selling roughly 16 million tickets and regularly landing in the Top 10 of industry tallies from Billboard and Pollstar. In early 2026, they became the first act to earn quadruple diamond status from the Recording Industry Association of America for Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975, surpassing 40 million units sold in the U.S. (the compilation remains the country’s top-selling album.) Greatest Hits 1971–1975 was also the first album ever awarded platinum certification by the RIAA.

Meanwhile, the iconic Hotel California has been certified 28-times platinum, ranking as the third best-selling album in U.S. history.

In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning in February, Henley suggested the group’s “miraculous run” is nearing its conclusion, indicating that 2026 will likely mark their final year on the road. With these newly announced stadium shows, the Eagles appear to be taking one more victory lap before bringing their decades-long touring legacy to a close.

For tickets, head to Ticketmaster.

Additional info can be found at: https://eagles.com/.

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Montreal’s Osheaga Music and Arts Festival is gearing up for a major return this summer, with Tate McRae, Twenty One Pilots, and Lorde set to headline its 19th edition. The three-day event runs July 31 through Aug. 2 at Parc Jean-Drapeau, continuing the festival’s tradition of pairing two solo pop powerhouses with a prominent band at the top of the bill.

Opening night will belong to Twenty One Pilots, marking their first Osheaga appearance in more than a decade. The duo — Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun — now return as headliners after years of arena success. They’ll share the spotlight with artists including The xx, Geese, Kehlani and Wet Leg.

On Saturday, Calgary-born pop sensation Tate McRae takes center stage for her Osheaga debut (notably, Osheaga is currently her only scheduled performance of 2026.) Saturday’s lineup also features Sombr, Turnstile, Mt. Joy and Empire of the Sun.

Closing out the weekend, Lorde will headline Sunday night in support of her fourth studio album, Virgin. She previously topped the Osheaga bill in 2017 during the Melodrama era and is also slated for major festival appearances across North America this season, including stops in New York and Toronto. Joining her on the final night are Gunna, Major Lazer, Clipse and Zara Larsson.

As one of Canada’s largest and most genre-spanning festivals, Osheaga once again blends indie rock, hip-hop, electronic and pop. The lineup includes Franz Ferdinand, Little Simz, Of Monsters and Men, JID, Viagra Boyz, Subtronics, Horse Girl and Oklou, among many others.

For tickets and additional information, head to Osheaga’s website.

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