The newest single to drop from Father John, X-panded Universe, is very reminiscent of the same FJM we have always known and loved. The melodious, ominous piano, and strings really pull you into his world.

This single is the 3rd one FJM has dropped in 2026.

Also known as Josh Tillman, is making his first solo tour and will be joined by Damien Jurado. It begins on December 9 in Boulder and wraps up on December 19 in Carmel-by-the-Sea for the 4th Annual Big Sur Park School Benefit. We have checked, and the nearest place to catch him is Dec. 12th at The Lensic, in Santa Fe, NM.

Mullen has confirmed the band is rehearsing for a stadium tour, though he hinted he might need a deputy to step in for parts of a show if his body isn’t ready.

He told Rolling Stone: “Even if I can’t play for two and a half hours, if I can play for an hour, that’s enough. I’ve had it so good that I’ll accept that.” U2 are yet to announce full details of the tour, which would be their first since The Joshua Tree 2019, which celebrated the 30th anniversary of their iconic album.

The album is set for release Nov. 13th, and is being self-described as, “messy, provocative sacred collection of songs.

Richards was with the band from their debut album in 1994, till his departure in 2001. During this time he collected over 100+ hours recorded directly into his sound desk. When Littleton first announced the auction earlier this month, it set a guide price for the archive, known as the Desk Tapes, of between £1.2m and £1.6m.

Oasis quickly responded with “concerns” to the auction house and have since suspended the auction.

Combined action of Oasis, the Gallagher brothers and Sony Music Entertainment U.K. filed a suit against Richards on Tuesday(Sept. 29th) in London’s High Court. The case also names the auction house, Littleton Auctions, as well as Richards’ son Owain.

This sale comes on the tail of the Reunite tour in 2024 and a second tour planned to start in the upcoming spring (2027).

FRIDAY:

JAMEY JOHNSON with special guest THEO LAWRENCE- Friday, 7pm, The Sound Amphitheater, Gautier, MS.

Country music fans can catch Jamey Johnson with special guest Theo Lawrence for a night of live music at The Sound Amphitheater. CLICK HERE

PENSACOLA FIRST FRIDAYS ART WALK- Friday, 4:30pm-7:30pm, Downtown Pensacola.

Explore participating galleries, meet local artists, enjoy live music and refreshments, and discover new exhibitions throughout the evening. Complimentary trolley transportation is available and admission is free. CLICK HERE

FAIRHOPE FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK- Friday, 6pm-8pm, Downtown Fairhope.

Stroll through Downtown Fairhope for local art and music. Stop by the Eastern Shore Art Center for free admission and live music. CLICK HERE

BANDS ON THE BLACKWATER: SYMPHONIC THUNDER- Friday, 7pm-9pm, Jernigan’s Landing, Milton.

The Bands on the Blackwater series brings a variety of music from local favorites to national touring bands. Blankets, chairs and coolers are welcome. CLICK HERE

SATURDAY:

BFM5K ON THE RUNWAY- Saturday, 7am registration; 8am 5K; 9am 1-Mile Fun Run, Mobile International Airport.

This isn’t your average 5K. Run or walk an actual airport runway, pass Airbus’ Final Assembly Line and experience one of the most unique race courses on the Gulf Coast. Proceeds support the Mobile Airport Authority Foundation and its work in aviation, education and community engagement. CLICK HERE

MOBILE/GULF COAST WALK & ROLL- Saturday, 9am, Coastal Cafe and Park, County Road 64, Daphne.

Join the Mobile/Gulf Coast Walk & Roll for a day of connection, community support and fun. The event gives attendees a chance to explore resources, meet others in the community and help make a difference. The event is rain or shine. CLICK HERE

COASTAL ALABAMA DOWN SYNDROME BUDDY WALK- Saturday, 10am-3pm, Loxley Municipal Park.

Come walk with the Coastal Alabama Down Syndrome Buddy Walk as the community celebrates diversity, raises awareness and enjoys a day filled with connection and fun. There will be a DJ, bounce houses, face painting, special guests and more, with the walk beginning around noon. CLICK HERE

OLD TIME DAYS- Saturday, 9am-4pm, Baldwin County Bicentennial Park, Stockton.

This year’s theme, “Harvesting Our Farming Heritage,” celebrates the farmers and traditions that have shaped Baldwin County. Guests can see demonstrations of traditional farming techniques, along with an antique car and tractor show, a noon parade and live entertainment. The event is rain or shine. CLICK HERE

45TH ANNUAL MOWA CHOCTAW POW WOW- Friday and Saturday, 9am-2pm, MOWA Choctaw Pow Wow Grounds, Mt. Vernon.

The MOWA Choctaw Indians will hold their 45th Annual Pow Wow this weekend. The event is open to the public and features traditional dancing, Native jewelry and food vendors. CLICK HERE

BAHIA GRASS INVITATIONAL LAWNMOWER RACING & FAT BOY FISH FRY CONTEST- Saturday, 9am-5pm, Santa Rosa County Fairgrounds, Milton.

This family-friendly event features lawnmower racing, a fish fry contest, food, environmental education and a 4-H art show. CLICK HERE

SOUTHERN ROOTS COUNTRY FESTIVAL featuring CRAIG MORGAN- Saturday, 2:30pm-10pm, Mobile International Speedway, Irvington.

Whether you’re a fan of classic country or new Southern sounds, there’s something for everyone at Southern Roots Country Festival. Live performances include Craig Morgan, The Boykinz, Alex Key, Seckond Chaynce, Jeremy McComb’s Honky Tonk Circus and Eklektik.

GULF COAST CHALLENGE: ALABAMA A&M vs. JACKSON STATE- Saturday, 4pm, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile.

The Gulf Coast Challenge, powered by the Mobile Sports Authority, brings Alabama A&M and Jackson State to Mobile for the Ultimate HBCU Experience. The weekend also includes the Gospel Explosion Concert featuring Fred Hammond, an HBCU Fest Concert featuring Juvenile and Webbie, and the Gulf Coast Challenge Parade.

JON PARDI- Saturday, 6:30pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi.

Jon Pardi brings his country hits to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum for a night of live music.

SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS vs. ULM- Saturday, 6pm, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA Campus.

The Jaguars host ULM Saturday night at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+.

28TH ANNUAL DAUPHIN STREET BEER FESTIVAL- Saturday, 6pm-9pm, Downtown Mobile.

Sample 40 craft brews and imports from around the globe at nine local taverns and restaurants. The event also features live entertainment and the Stein Hoisting Competition in Cathedral Square.

WEIRD AL YANKOVIC with special guest PUDDLES PITY PARTY- Saturday, 8pm, The Wharf Amphitheater, Orange Beach.

Weird Al Yankovic brings his unique brand of music and comedy to The Wharf Amphitheater with special guest Puddles Pity Party.

SOUTH ALABAMA COMIC CON- Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 11am-5pm, Mobile Convention Center.

South Alabama Comic Con is a two-day celebration of entertainment and pop culture featuring celebrity guests, comic creators, artists, vendors, cosplay, gaming and more. Guests include Vicki Lawrence, Kristy McNichol and Diedrich Bader.

10TH ANNUAL DANETOBERFEST- Saturday, 11am-4pm, Seville Square, Downtown Pensacola.

This year’s theme is “Not All Heroes Wear Capes… Some Drool!” Enjoy live music, great food, vendors and plenty of Great Danes from Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue.

PENSACOLA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: OPENING NIGHT!- Saturday, 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre.

Maestro Peter Rubardt begins his 30th season with an evening of orchestral colors, passion and drama.

SUNDAY:

2026 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S – PENSACOLA BAY AREA- Sunday, 2pm registration; 3pm ceremony and walk, Community Maritime Park, Pensacola.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings advocates together to honor loved ones, support those affected by Alzheimer’s and raise money for research and local community programs.

ROMAN STREET with ANDY VARGAS- Sunday, 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre.

Roman Street with Andy Vargas comes to the Pensacola Saenger Theatre for a Sunday night performance.

COMING UP MONDAY:

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH- Monday, 6:45pm, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi.

Five Finger Death Punch brings its high-energy live show to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum.

AND DON’T FORGET…

PENSACOLA BEACH SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL- October 1-11, various locations throughout Downtown Pensacola and Pensacola Beach.

Music lovers can hear the stories behind the songs as the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival returns with performances throughout Pensacola. The festival runs October 1-4 in Historic Downtown Pensacola before returning to Pensacola Beach October 8-11.

8TH ANNUAL MOBTOWN BURGER WEEK- October 2-11, various locations throughout Mobile.

Savor the top burgers from participating local restaurants as they compete for your vote and your taste buds. A portion of each burger sold benefits Restore Mobile.

AND OF COURSE, COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

ALABAMA @ MISSISSIPPI STATE- Saturday, 11am, Starkville, ABC.

AUBURN @ TENNESSEE- Saturday, 2:30pm, Knoxville, ESPN.

FLORIDA @ MISSOURI- Saturday, 2:30pm, Columbia, ABC.

FLORIDA STATE vs. VIRGINIA- Saturday, 2:30pm, Tallahassee, ESPN2.

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA @ ABILENE CHRISTIAN- Saturday, 7pm, Abilene, Texas.

The Weekend Rundown is brought to you by Cockeyed Charlie’s Sports Bar and the all new Wemo Club, The Music Matrix… now open daily at 4pm.

Titled around the visual power of music, the concert will feature a collection of works inspired by art, colorful imagery and the excitement of Mardi Gras.

“Three vivid musical canvases launch the Mobile Symphony’s season with spectacular colors, as we celebrate the connection between the visual and musical arts,” Music Director Scott Speck said.

The program includes Hector Berlioz’s depiction of a wild Mardi Gras celebration during the lifetime of Renaissance sculptor Benvenuto Cellini, along with a contemporary work by former Mobile Symphony Composer-in-Residence Kenji Bunch inspired by the Pop art paintings of Roy Lichtenstein.

The concert will also feature Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel. The piece brings to life the whimsical, fantastical and sometimes monstrous creations of artist Viktor Hartmann.

Together, the works showcase the orchestra’s ability to bring visual imagery to life through music.

“These works highlight the power of music to paint pictures with the limitless palette of the modern symphony orchestra,” Speck said.

Tickets start at $25, with student tickets available for $10.

For more information and tickets, visit the Mobile Symphony Orchestra’s official website.

The Weekend Rundown is now brought to you by Cockeyed Charlie’s Sports Bar and the all new Wemo club, The Music Matrix…now open daily at 4pm.

FRIDAY:

MUSIC BINGO @ MUSIC MATRIX- Friday, 7:30pm-10pm. The Music Matrix.

Join the team over at the Music Matrix in West Mobile for a night of good music and fun games of Bingo!

DUELING PIANOS-  Friday, 8:30PM. Electric Piano Parlor, Mobile.

Join our very own Gene Murrell Friday & Saturday Nights at 8:30PM at  Electric Piano Parlor for a fun night of drinks, music, and pianos! 

PRIMAL FEAR- Friday, 6pm-12am, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley

This Halloween season, step into Primal Fear, OWA’s most terrifying immersive attraction, where your deepest fears become your reality. Open select nights through Oct 31st, Primal Fear takes guests on a psychological journey through a maze designed to awaken humanity’s most instinctive fears. From claustrophobic passageways and unsettling distortions to the chilling sensation of being watched or hunted, every room is crafted to keep you questioning what waits around the next corner. CLICK HERE  

SWEET DREAMS HAUNTED ATTRACTION- Friday 7pm-10pm, 811 St Francis St., Downtown Mobile

As soon as you step onto the grounds, the terror begins. From the scare zone, crawling with live actors, to live music that sets the tone, you’ll be plunged into a full-throttle haunt experience before you even enter the main attraction. Sweet Dreams transforms a warehouse into a living nightmare where every corner, every shadow, and every sound pulls you deeper into the story.  CLICK HERE  

75th Annual BALDWIN COUNTY FAIR- Friday, 5pm-1am, Robertsdale Fairgrounds

At the Fair, you’ll find livestock competitions and agricultural exhibits alongside carnival rides, midway games, fair food and fun for the whole family! CLICK HERE  

SATURDAY:

R&B ONLY LIVE- Sat 9pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE 

PRIMAL FEAR- Sat 6pm-12am, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley

This Halloween season, step into Primal Fear, OWA’s most terrifying immersive attraction, where your deepest fears become your reality. Open select nights through Oct 31st, Primal Fear takes guests on a psychological journey through a maze designed to awaken humanity’s most instinctive fears. From claustrophobic passageways and unsettling distortions to the chilling sensation of being watched or hunted, every room is crafted to keep you questioning what waits around the next corner. CLICK HERE  

SWEET DREAMS HAUNTED ATTRACTION-Sat 7pm-11pm, 811 St Francis St., Downtown Mobile

As soon as you step onto the grounds, the terror begins. From the scare zone, crawling with live actors, to live music that sets the tone, you’ll be plunged into a full-throttle haunt experience before you even enter the main attraction. Sweet Dreams transforms a warehouse into a living nightmare where every corner, every shadow, and every sound pulls you deeper into the story.  CLICK HERE  

K-POP WARRIORS LIVE- Sat 5pm, Mobile Convention Center, Downtown Mobile

K-POP WARRIORS LIVE is bringing an unforgettable production and nonstop entertainment for every generation. Make memories. Feel the music. Experience it LIVE. CLICK HERE  

BITES & BARKS IN THE PARK- Sat 4pm-8pm, Chickasabogue Park, Mobile

Bring the whole family for an evening full of food, fun, furry friends, and family memories! Meet dogs available for adoption, enjoy food trucks and activities, and watch Lady and the Tramp on the big screen at 7 p.m. Admission is free. CLICK HERE 

EXPLORECON: A DAY OF ANIMATION- Sat 10am-4pm, Exploreum Science Center, Downtown Mobile

ExploreCon is a day of animated adventures, creative activities, themed science demonstrations, and an opportunity to show off your favorite character! Special feature films Spongebob Squarepants the Movie at   10:30 AM and Space Jam at 2:00 PM.  CLICK HERE 

19th Annual GO RUN– Sat 8am, Hancock Whitney Stadium, USA Campus, Mobile

The GO Run for gynecologic oncology research is hosted by the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI). GO Run brings together survivors, patients, families and community supporters for a morning dedicated to hope, awareness and creating impact. There’s a 5K race beginning at 8 a.m. and a 1-Mile Fun Run at 9 a.m. CLICK HERE  

MOBILE BLACK RODEO- Sat 6pm Doors Open; 7:30pm Showtime; The Grounds, West Mobile

The Mobile Black Rodeo is a family oriented event that all ages can enjoy. It also provides an opportunity for some of the most talented cowboys and cowgirls in the world to saddle up and deliver an evening of amazing entertainment.  CLICK HERE  

75th Annual BALDWIN COUNTY FAIR-Sat 2pm-11pm; Robertsdale Fairgrounds

At the Fair, you’ll find livestock competitions and agricultural exhibits alongside carnival rides, midway games, fair food and fun for the whole family! CLICK HERE  

BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY presents DEF LEPPARD’S HYSTERIA- Sat 7:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre

Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Def Leppard’s iconic album Hysteria live in its entirety – note for note, sound for sound – plus a full set of Def Leppard’s greatest hits. CLICK HERE

SUNDAY;

SWEET DREAMS HAUNTED ATTRACTION- Sun 7pm-9pm; 811 St Francis St., Downtown Mobile

As soon as you step onto the grounds, the terror begins. From the scare zone, crawling with live actors, to live music that sets the tone, you’ll be plunged into a full-throttle haunt experience before you even enter the main attraction. Sweet Dreams transforms a warehouse into a living nightmare where every corner, every shadow, and every sound pulls you deeper into the story.  CLICK HERE  

FEAR CIRCUS- Sun 8pm, Mobile Convention Center, Downtown Mobile

Fear Circus is the Taconhy production house’s horror show — a theatrical descent built for audiences who came to feel something. No safety net. No softening for the front row. Twisted clowns prowl the aisles. Aerialists drop from a blackened rig. A chainsaw revs in the dark and a spotlight catches whatever happens next. CLICK HERE

Learn more, get full rules, register and get tickets at BeerFestMobile.com.

“Songwriting is my way of navigating the world. It makes me feel free and fulfilled,” says Capps. “When I make a record, it’s on my own terms and at my own pace.” Co-produced by Ryan Avinger and Capps’ longtime guitarist Corky Hughes at Dauphin Street Sound in Mobile, AL, among the album’s nine songs is “News,” a five-minute blast of psychedelic swamp rock calling out the fear-centric disinformation propagated in today’s media. It’s one of two tracks reflecting on the harrowing state of the times; the other, “My Body,” previously released as a standalone single in 2025, is an evocative rock ‘n’ roll anthem for women’s rights that doubles as a battle cry for an impending revolution.

Capps has good reason for the years away from the studio. After a prolific run of solo albums from 2005 through 2017, he and his partner, Grammy Award-winning recording engineer Trina Shoemaker, entered the homestretch of raising children and seeing them out from the nest. “The fledglings have all flown off,” as he sings on the title track. Simultaneously, he was caring for his father whose health was slowly deteriorating.

Jan 19, 2027

Blaisdell Arena, Honolulu, HI

Mar 11, 2027 with The Truth

Nashville, TN

Mar 12, 2027 with The Truth

Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN

Mar 14, 2027 with The Truth

The Eastern, Atlanta, GA

Mar 15, 2027 with The Truth

The Eastern, Atlanta, GA

Mar 17, 2027 with The Truth

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine, FL

Mar 18, 2027 with The Truth

The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami Beach, FL

Mar 20, 2027 with The Truth

Hard Rock Live Orlando, Orlando, FL

Mar 22, 2027 with The Truth

713 Music Hall, Houston, TX

Mar 23, 2027 with The Truth

Venue TBA, Austin, TX

Mar 24, 2027 with The Truth

The Bomb Factory, Dallas, TX

Mar 26, 2027 with The Truth

Saenger Theatre, New Orleans, LA

Mar 27, 2027 with The Truth

The Orion Amphitheater, Huntsville, AL

Mar 30, 2027

Citizens Live at The Wylie, Pittsburgh, PA

Apr 1, 2027

Masonic Temple, Detroit, MI

Apr 3, 2027

OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls, ON

Apr 4, 2027

HISTORY Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Apr 5, 2027

MTELUS, Montreal, QC

Apr 7, 2027

MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA

Apr 8, 2027

MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Boston, MA

Apr 9, 2027

Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT

Apr 11, 2027

State Theatre, Portland, ME

Apr 13, 2027

Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY

Apr 16, 2027

ExploreAsheville.com Arena, Asheville, NC

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