The Melomaniacs

04/11/2026

"At The Hamilton, Paul Hoffman returned for just his second appearance at the venue, and his first in 13 years, with a solo acoustic performance that felt both deeply personal and quietly commanding. Best known for his work with Greensky Bluegrass, Hoffman set aside his signature mandolin in favor of an acoustic guitar, reshaping familiar material into something more stripped-down and introspective."

At The Hamilton, Paul Hoffman returned for just his second appearance at the venue, and his first in 13 years, with a solo acoustic performance that felt

03/21/2026

Steph Strings made her debut in Washington, D.C. on 3/20/26 at DC9 Nightclub. During her set, which was also her tour closer, Strings tipped her hat to fellow Australian musician Xavier Rudd - Official when she performed a stunning version of “Follow The Sun”.

🎥: Stu Kelly Photography

02/17/2026

Umphrey's McGee 2/15/26 at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

Gallery via Stu Kelly Photography

Set 1:
Ni**le Trix > 40's Theme, Padgett's Profile, August > Headphones & Snowcones > Cheap Sunglasses > Small Strides, Mail Package

Set 2:
Staircase > Burnin' and Lootin'[1] > Soul Food I > Soul Food II[2]-> Similar Skin > 2x2 > Love Stinks[3] > 2x2[4] > The Triple Wide[5], Phil's Farm-> How Many More Times[1] > Phil's Farm[6]

Encore:
Glory > Santeria

Footnotes:
[1] incomplete
[2] with How Many More Times (Led Zeppelin) and Similar Skin teases
[3] debut, The J. Geils Band
[4] with Feels So Good (Chuck Mangione) tease; ended with Q*Bert tease
[5] with Rhiannon (Fleetwood Mac) teases; ended with Stairway to Heaven (Led Zeppelin) tease
[6] with How Many More Times (Led Zeppelin) tease

Show Notes:
last Headphones & Snowcones 2022-01-21 (346 shows)
last Burnin' and Lootin' 2017-04-01 (678 shows)

02/15/2026

Umphrey’s MgGee () 2/14/26 at the in Washington, D.C.

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02/15/2026

"At the 9:30 Club, Umphrey's McGee delivered a Valentine’s Day performance that balanced nostalgia with forward motion. Bust-outs like “Red Baron,” “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” and “Hanging Chads” rewarded the setlist sleuths, while the exploratory transitions and locked-in interplay proved the band is still restless, still searching. In a venue known for intimacy and intensity, the sextet turned February 14, 2026, into a communal celebration, less candlelight dinner, more molten prog-funk catharsis."

On Valentine’s Day, Umphrey's McGee packed the 9:30 Club with a two-set performance that felt equal parts reunion and revelation. Set one flowed

02/04/2026

Slipknot’s longtime shelved 2008 album, ‘Look Outside Your Window’, will finally see the light of day this April as an official Record Store Day release. We originally reported on the rumor of a release in 2023.

Legendary metal band Slipknot may release the long-lost album Look Outside Your Window as early as April 2023. The April date is no coincidence, as of

01/27/2026

"Paul Hoffman, longtime mandolinist, vocalist, and songwriter for Greensky Bluegrass, announced earlier today that he will embark on a rare solo tour this spring, marking a notable step outside the progressive bluegrass band he co-founded more than two decades ago."

Paul Hoffman, longtime mandolinist, vocalist, and songwriter for Greensky Bluegrass, announced earlier today that he will embark on a rare solo tour this

01/23/2026

"Tedeschi Trucks Band has officially announced 'Future Soul', the 12-piece ensemble’s sixth studio album, alongside the release of its lead single, “I Got You.” The 11-track LP arrives March 20 via Fantasy Records, coinciding with the group’s 10-night residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre."

Tedeschi Trucks Band has officially announced Future Soul, the 12-piece ensemble’s sixth studio album, alongside the release of its lead single, “I Got

01/14/2026

"Red Hot Chili Peppers co-founder and bassist Flea has announced his first-ever full-length solo album. Titled 'Honora,' the LP arrives March 27, 2026, via Nonesuch Records and will be supported by a run of North American and European spring tour dates."

Red Hot Chili Peppers co-founder and bassist Flea has announced his first-ever full-length solo album. Titled Honora, the LP arrives March 27, 2026, via

01/08/2026

"Widespread Panic announced today that longtime lead guitarist Jimmy Herring will step away from touring to focus temporarily on his health, following the return of an illness that sidelined him during the band’s 2024 performance hiatus. According to the group, Herring’s prognosis is positive, and with proper care, he is expected to return to the stage in the near future."

Widespread Panic announced today that longtime lead guitarist Jimmy Herring will step away from touring to focus temporarily on his health, following the

11/20/2025

"Natalie Brooke has never been an artist content to fit neatly into a single category. A classically trained pianist turned genre-blurring bandleader, she’s built a reputation for explosive live shows, fearless improvisation, and a sound that moves fluidly between jazz, prog, funk, and heavy compositions. With 'Measured in Moments,' her most ambitious release to date, Brooke delivers what she calls her “statement piece,” an album that captures both her musical range and the inner dialogue that has shaped her evolution as a composer, vocalist, and performer.

Fresh off a busy year of touring, collaborations, and creative expansion, Brooke sat down with us to talk about the making of the record, the transformative leap into her singing voice, the improvisational spirit fueling her band onstage, and what comes next as she continues to chart her own unpredictable, electrifying path.

Natalie Brooke will also perform two colossal shows at The 8x10 in Baltimore, tonight and tomorrow night, supporting TAUK, where she has several surprises up her sleeve, including revisiting deep cuts, tunes from the album, brand new covers, new songs, and a very special deconstructed/reconstructed version of her staple “Sexy Mofo.”"

https://themelomaniacs.com/from-classical-roots-to-keytar-fury-natalie-brooke-on-the-evolution-behind-measured-in-moments/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOMMjJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeA0tO9jJ8XuGS_nJDibA9WMeSyeX7kjQcmzA2WcQebIsiS1H8930eAzSpJ5w_aem_Km30IQFQ-kAp6Pssr0gBpw

Natalie Brooke has never been an artist content to fit neatly into a single category. A classically trained pianist turned genre-blurring bandleader,

11/18/2025

"Nu-metal juggernaut Slipknot has officially sold a majority stake in its music catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners, marking one of the most significant catalog deals in the metal world to date."

Nu-metal juggernaut Slipknot has officially sold a majority stake in its music catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners, marking one of the most significant