Bob Dylan adds more tour dates to his 2026 tour

Bob Dylan adds more tour dates to his 2026 tour
Bob Dylan adds more tour dates to his 2026 tour
Speacial guest Bob Dylan performs in concert during Farm Aid at Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center on September 23, 2023 in Noblesville, Indiana. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)

Bob Dylan has extended his 2026 tour.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has added a slew of new West Coast dates to the trek, including several June stops in California in cities like Lincoln, Berkeley, Santa Barbara, Highland, Palm Desert and San Diego. He’s also added shows in Oregon and Arizona.

In addition to the West Coast dates, Dylan has added two shows in Vienna, Virginia, July 24 and 25, which are the final confirmed dates of the tour.

Tickets for all new shows go on sale Friday. More ticket information and a complete list of dates can be found at BobDylan.com.

Dylan kicked off the latest leg of his 2026 tour on March 21 in Omaha, Nebraska. His next show is Wednesday in Iowa City.

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Surprise new album from Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams

Surprise new album from Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams
Surprise new album from Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams
Don Williams’ ‘Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes’ (Craft Recordings)

An unexpected album from late Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams will arrive May 29, made up of forgotten recordings discovered in his family’s rural Tennessee Home.

Executive produced by his son, musician Tim Williams, Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes was a collaboration with Don’s producer of four decades, Garth Fundis.  

“Don liked every one of these songs,” Fundis recalls in a press release. “I remember recording all of them. … He was very particular about the songs he recorded and the sound we created for each of them. But, if a song didn’t make [it into] an album, it wasn’t necessarily because he didn’t like it. Moreover, it was because of how songs fit together to create an album.”

“I think he’d be thrilled to know that people could hear him sing these new songs they didn’t know existed,” he adds. “I’m certain Don would be proud of this album.”

The tracks on the album were recorded between 1979 and 1984, concurrent with hits like “Good Ole Boys Like Me,” “It Must Be Love,” “I Believe in You,” “Lord, I Hope This Day is Good” and “Love is on a Roll.”

The album’s first single, “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight,” is out now, along with its music video. Written by Rodney Crowell, the classic was made famous by the Oak Ridge Boys and Emmylou Harris.

Here’s the complete track listing for Don Williams’ Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes, which comes out May 29:  
“Try Me Again”
“You Came True”
“I’m the One” (Alternate Version)
“Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight”
“I Wish I Was Crazy Again”
“I’m in Love for My Last Time”
“Spinning Around”
“A Matter of Time” 
“I’m the One” (Original Version)
“How Can I Miss What I Never Had”
“Goldy’s Gone from Golden”
“Growing on Me”

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Sepultura invited Cavalera brothers to final show, says guitarist

Sepultura invited Cavalera brothers to final show, says guitarist
Sepultura invited Cavalera brothers to final show, says guitarist
Iggor Cavalera and Max Cavalera from Cavalera perform on stage at Tons Of Rock Festival 2024 on June 29, 2024 in Oslo, Norway. (Per Ole Hagen/Redferns)

Sepultura’s farewell tour won’t feature founding members and brothers Max Cavalera and Iggor Cavalera, who left the band in 1997 and 2006, respectively. According to guitarist Andreas Kisser, though, that’s not for lack of trying on his end.

Kisser tells Metal Hammer that he reached out to the Cavalera brothers to join Sepultura onstage for their final show, but they declined to take part.

“We did invite the Cavalera brothers,” Kisser says. “I spoke to Iggor personally on a phone call a few months ago and we started some communication. Even our managers went to talk to their management and stuff. But, they don’t want to be a part of it, and that’s OK. It’s a choice.”

Sepultura currently features Kisser and bassist Paulo Jr., both of whom started with the band in the ’80s, along with vocalist Derrick Green, who replaced Max in 1997. Drummer Greyson Nekrutman joined in 2024 after Eloy Casagrande left to join Slipknot.

The final North American Sepultura tour launches in April. They’ve yet to announce the date of their last concert.

The Cavalera brothers, meanwhile, later reunited and currently play together in the band Cavalera.

 

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Pete Townshend updates fans on possible new Who album: ‘Roger wants to give it a try’

Pete Townshend updates fans on possible new Who album: ‘Roger wants to give it a try’
Pete Townshend updates fans on possible new Who album: ‘Roger wants to give it a try’
(L-R) Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who perform onstage during the 2025 Backyard Concert supporting Teen Cancer America and the UCLA Health Center at a private residence on October 03, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BC)

It sounds like fans of The Who have a reason to be hopeful about getting a new album from the band.

Although frontman Roger Daltrey said in a 2023 interview with NME that he didn’t see the point in making another Who record, Pete Townshend is now suggesting Daltrey may be coming around to the idea.

In a recent Instagram post, Townshend shared photos of his new songwriting studio in London, which was built by “Never Gonna Give You Up” singer Rick Astley. He captioned the post, “It’s mine now. I’m loving it. Great sound. I’m very spoiled.”

While the caption didn’t give any clue as to what specifically Townshend will be using it for, a response to a comment from a fan seemed quite revealing.

When the fan noted, “There’s no way you’re gonna do another Who album,” Townshend set him straight, responding, “You might be wrong. Roger wants to give it a try.”

The Who released their last album of new material, Who, in 2019. At the time it was the first new album from The Who in 13 years, and the second that featured only original members Daltrey and Townshend.

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Alan Jackson’s turning ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’ into a festival this summer

Alan Jackson’s turning ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’ into a festival this summer
Alan Jackson’s turning ‘It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere’ into a festival this summer
Alan Jackson’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Fest (Peachtree Entertainment)

Ella Langley and Old Dominion will headline the first-ever Alan Jackson’s Five O’Clock Somewhere Fest June 12-13 in West Palm Beach, Florida. 

Jimmy Buffet’s Coral Reefer Band will also play, along with Dylan Scott, Clint Black, Shenandoah, John Anderson and Rodney Atkins.  

The festival aims to capture the spirit of Alan and Jimmy’s hit, which topped the chart for more than two months in the summer of 2003. Headquartered at The Palm Beaches Waterfront Commons, it will take place where the song’s music video was shot and where Alan once had a home.

“I’ve gotten to enjoy so many experiences at my concerts over the years,” Alan says. “I’m not touring any more, but I like the idea of still being able to give people an opportunity to have a ‘Good Time’ and enjoy some great country music while they do.”

Alan’s star-studded touring finale will take place June 27 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium and is already sold out.

Tickets for his Five O’Clock Somewhere Fest go on sale Friday, with an eye toward it becoming an annual event.

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How to see Russell Dickerson, Tucker Wetmore, Melissa Etheridge & more at CMA Fest for free

How to see Russell Dickerson, Tucker Wetmore, Melissa Etheridge & more at CMA Fest for free
How to see Russell Dickerson, Tucker Wetmore, Melissa Etheridge & more at CMA Fest for free
CMA Fest (Country Music Association)

If you’re looking for free daytime entertainment during CMA Fest, we now know who will play the multiple outdoor stages in downtown Nashville from June 4 to 7.

Ashley Cooke, Carter Faith, Chase Matthew, Chayce Beckham, Dasha, Drew Baldridge, ERNEST, Ian Munsick, Josh Ross, Lauren Alaina, Maddox Watson, Max McNown, Midland, Nate Smith, Priscilla Block, RaeLynn, Russell Dickerson, Tigirlily Gold, Tucker Wetmore and Vincent Mason are just some of the artists set for the Chevy Riverfront Stage.

In Ascend Park, Billy Dean, Blanco Brown, Canaan Smith, Craig Campbell, Greylan James, John Morgan, Melissa Etheridge, Pam Tills, Travis Denning, Ty Herndon, Tyler Farr, Uncle Kracker, and The War and Treaty will all step onto the Dr Pepper Amp Stage. 

Meanwhile on the Chevy Vibes Stage at Walk of Fame Park, Caylee Hammack, Colt Ford, Drake White, Frankie Ballard, Mark Wills, Neal McCoy, Shane Profitt and Walker Montgomery are set to play.

Atlus, Jacob Hackworth, MaRynn Taylor and Preston Cooper will all be on the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Plaza, while the new Wrangler Remix Stage will make its debut inside Fan Alley.

You can explore the complete lineups and passes that include upgrades at CMAFest.com. You can check out the previously announced nightly roster at Nissan Stadium as well. 

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Hear new Claypool Lennon Delirium song, ‘Meat Machines’

Hear new Claypool Lennon Delirium song, ‘Meat Machines’
Hear new Claypool Lennon Delirium song, ‘Meat Machines’
‘The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy’ album artwork. (ATO Records)

The Claypool Lennon Delirium, featuring Primus frontman Les Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon, has released a new song called “Meat Machines.”

The track deals with the ideas of “free will, technological control, and what remains essentially human in a world increasingly shaped by automation,” a press release says.

“Some people think humans are just biological machines,” says Lennon. “They think free will is a hallucination and we’re destined to be replaced by robots. Not only are they happy about this, but they’re actively trying to make it happen as fast as possible.”

“Some of us think we still have a choice,” he continues. “We think there’s something special about living, breathing and feeling. We believe we can shape our own destiny, because we know we are more than just ‘Meat Machines.'”

“Meat Machines” will appear on The Claypool Lennon Delirium’s upcoming album, The Great Parrot-Ox and the Golden Egg of Empathy, due out May 1.

The Claypool Lennon Delirium will launch a U.S. tour in May alongside Primus and yet another Claypool band, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade.

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Todd Rundgren announces summer tour

Todd Rundgren announces summer tour
Todd Rundgren announces summer tour
: Todd Rundgren performs onstage during a concert at Cosmopolite Scene on November 05, 2025 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Per Ole Hagen/Getty Images)

Todd Rundgren is hitting the road this summer.

The rocker has announced dates for the Damned If I Do Tour, which kicks off June 11 in St. Charles, Illinois. The trek will have Rundgren playing 23 cities, including Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale and Washington, D.C., before wrapping July 19 in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

The new dates are Rundgren’s first U.S. shows since his 2025 Still Me (Still We) tour, which wrapped in November.

Rundgren is currently on tour in Japan. He played Tokyo on Monday and will play Osaka on Wednesday.

A complete list of dates can be found at Tood-Rundgren.com.

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On This Day, March 25, 2001: Bob Dylan wins an Academy Award

On This Day, March 25, 2001: Bob Dylan wins an Academy Award
On This Day, March 25, 2001: Bob Dylan wins an Academy Award

On This Day, March 25, 2001 …

Bob Dylan won an Academy Award for best original song for “Things Have Changed,” from the Michael Douglas/Tobey Maguire movie Wonder Boys.

The category also featured songs from Sting, Björk, Randy Newman and others.

Dylan was not at the ceremony to accept the award in person as he was in Australia on tour. A recording of him and his band performing the song in Sydney was included in the Oscars telecast via satellite. He also gave his acceptance speech from the Aussie city.

“Things Have Changed,” which also won the Golden Globe for best original song, would wind up appearing on several Dylan compilation albums, including 2000’s The Essential Bob Dylan, 2005’s The Best of Bob Dylan and 2007’s Dylan.

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Matt Maeson announces A Solo Experience US tour

Matt Maeson announces A Solo Experience US tour
Matt Maeson announces A Solo Experience US tour
Matt Maeson performs during the 2023 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 16, 2023 in Manchester, Tennessee. (Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)

Matt Maeson has announces a U.S. tour.

The headlining trek, dubbed Watch My Step: A Solo Experience, begins May 15 in Boise, Idaho, and concludes July 25 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit MattMaeson.com.

Maeson will be touring in support of his 2025 album, A Quiet and Harmless Living. The record spawned the single “Downstairs,” which hit #1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.

 

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