The 2025 California Roots Music and Arts Festival, happening May 23-25 at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, will feature performances by Rebelution, Dirty Heads, T-Pain, SOJA, Steel Pulse, Common Kings, Matisyahu, Eli-Mac, Landon McNamara, Lila Ike, Aurorawave, Josh Heinrichs, Cydeways, and Sensory Tribe. The festival is known for its diverse lineup of reggae, hip-hop, and other genres. 

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is a large, annual music and arts festival held in Indio, California, during April. It's known for its diverse lineup of musical artists across various genres, along with art installations, food vendors, and fashion-forward attendees. The festival takes place over two consecutive weekends, with the same lineup and activities each weekend.

Location: Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. 

Dates: Typically held in April, with two consecutive weekends. In 2025, Weekend 1 is April 11-13 and Weekend 2 is April 18-20

New Orleans jazz, a foundational style of jazz music, originated in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by collective improvisation, a blues feeling, and a unique rhythmic interpretation. The music evolved from a blend of African and Caribbean influences, brass band traditions, ragtime, and blues. Key elements include a front line of trumpet (or cornet), trombone, and clarinet, with a rhythm section often featuring banjo, tuba, and drums.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 – Sun, 3 May 2026