Doom Flamingo will start an “indefinite break” beginning in 2025.
   Introducing Orchid, a new synthesizer from Telepathic Instruments, founded by Kevin Parker (Tame Impala) & Friends.
   Umphrey’s McGee will present the Top Note Sessions hybrid concerts, recording sessions and livestreams from the 4th flor of Chicago’s Metro on December 10 and 11.
   Primus are holding open auditions for a new drummer following the departure of Tim “Herb” Alexander.
   Bob Dylan wrapped up his Rough And Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour 2021 – 2024 on Thursday with a concert at Royal Albert Hall in London.
   Take the 2024 JamBase Music New Survey and be entered to win a $100 Ticketmaster gift card.
   The UCLA Bruins will pay tribute to the late Bill Walton during a game against Ohio State on February 23, with giveaways including tie-dye shorts commemorating Walton’s love for the Grateful Dead.
   Spafford bassist Jordan Fairless posted an update revealing he has no plans to rejoin the band.
   Music Heals International’s upcoming ‘Women Rock, Music Heals’ benefit gala announced plans for a special tribute to Phil Lesh at the concert.
   Important Records (IMPREC) has launched a Kickstarter for a vinyl reissue of the Grateful Dead & John Oswald’s ‘Grayfolded’ album.
   Ex-Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander detailed his decision to leave the band for a third time.
   The Brothers Comatose announced a change to their lineup, as mandolinist Addison “Addy” Levy has joined the band.
   Phish’s recent three-night stand at MVP Arena in Albany, New York raised over $4 million for the Divided Sky Foundation.
   Drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has left Primus once again.
   The Who guitarist Pete Townshend revealed the band “will definitely do something next year” in a recent interview.
   Taylor and Mike of Roam Away From Home share their music discovery journey utilizing JamBase’s Local Live Mixes Spotify playlists.
   MusiCares will honor the Grateful Dead at the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year benefit gala.
   Power pop artist Matthew Sweet suffered a “debilitating” stroke at a tour stop in Toronto. A GoFundMe has been launched to help with the “exorbitant” medical expenses.