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We chat with vocalist-guitarist Tom Johnston, the former San Jose State University student who helped form the Doobie Brothers.

We chat with vocalist-guitarist Tom Johnston, the former San Jose State University student who helped form the Doobie Brothers.

Community Calendar

Walter Tunis review: All Billy Strings’ credentials were displayed in abundance, led by a scholarly command not just of tradition, but also of the advances forged by the Bluegrass’ stylistic successors.

Thousands of music fans will turn out for the 36th Annual MerleFest event in Wilkesboro.

Most folks with even a scant knowledge of American roots music will recognize the above song title as a long-time standard. For nearly a century it’s been recorded by many

Concert Countdown: 13 May shows to see in Spartanburg. Sister Hazel performs at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium. TJ Jeter is among the acts at Rockers Brewing

Big improvements were made in drainage at Wilkes Community College this past fall to avoid the mud that was part of MerleFest 2023, but the tens of thousands of festival

John Oates (co-creator of the iconic pop-rock duo Hall & Oates) is thrilled to release his cover of John Prine’s “Long Monday” that is out now. This track is part of his forthcoming album, Reunion set to drop on May 17th. As a preview he has released the title track “Reunion” that is out now as well.

KAHULUI—Pat Simmons Jr. was around two years old when he first joined his father, Doobie Brothers’ co-founder Pat Simmons, on stage with the legendary rock