Fall Concerts Feature Jazz, Bluegrass, Rock Across U.S. Cities

This fall, the College of Lake County will host its 49th Annual “Art of Jazz” Concert Series, featuring Grammy-winning saxophonist Ron Blake, known for blending Caribbean rhythms with modern jazz. Meanwhile, Raleigh is reviving its bluegrass festival tradition with the Raleigh Wide Open, a free event showcasing nearly 40 acts across multiple downtown stages, emphasizing local North Carolina talent. In Phoenix, a diverse lineup of live music events includes performances by Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, rap pioneer Ice Cube, British metalcore band Bring Me the Horizon, and a symphonic concert featuring the film scores of Hans Zimmer. San Francisco offers a variety of live music options this week, highlighted by acts such as Courtney Barnett, Watchhouse, and Lucinda Williams at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival. These events collectively showcase a vibrant and eclectic music scene across different regions, appealing to a broad range of musical tastes from jazz and bluegrass to rap and indie rock.