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Few bands have as enduring a legacy in the acoustic/newgrass/jam band scene as Colorado-based Leftover Salmon. Released May 19, they continue to expand on their legacy with the release of their new full-length album, GRASS ROOTS (Compass Records), which arrives to early acclaim.

The Kennebunkport couple both have full-time careers, but manage to fit in performances on the weekends.

The celebratory concert film "Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90" premieres June 11.

In February, Free Dirt Records announced new supergroup Mighty Poplar and sent shock waves of excitement throughout the acoustic world. Composed from the camps of Watchhouse, Leftover Salmon, The Punch Brothers, and Billy Strings, the bluegrass community got the goosebumps not only from the proclamation of a new album full of ear candy, but also a subsequent tour.

The dozens of rock and pop shows scheduled this year include Extreme, Dispatch, Dave Matthews, James Taylor, Gregory Alan Isakov, Rufus Wainwright, Goose and Santana.

The Albino Skunk Music Festival continues to bring award-winning artists and worldwide touring bands to Greer. Check out our look behind the scenes.

Release Day Picks this week highlight new albums by Dave Matthews Band, Leftover Salmon, Tinariwen, The Murlocs, Dave McMurray, Paul Simon, Graham Nash, Khruangbin and Pixie & The Partygrass Boys.

Willie Nelson 90th birthday concert event to have limited theatrical release

More than six years after it first leaked online, Lana Del Rey's 'Say Yes to Heaven' has finally been given an official release.

The concert film "Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90" will be shown in theaters on June 11, with an encore presentation on June 13 and 14. Recorded on on April