Gospel Awards: Jonathan McReynolds’ “Still (Live)” won Contemporary Duo/Chorus Group of the Year at the 2026 Stellar Gospel Music Awards, with Deitrick Haddon & Voices of Unity and Tasha Cobbs Leonard also taking major wins. Classical & Chamber: Coastal Concerts added flutist/educator Dr. Fred Geiersbach to its board, while St. James’ Anglican Church hosts a free Aug. 19 piano-and-cello recital featuring Ron Greidanus and Sebastian Ostertag. Bluegrass Spotlight: Russell Moore and Alison Krauss bring bluegrass fire to Loveland on Aug. 18 with IIIrd Tyme Out’s veteran lineup. Community Music Seasons: River Cities Concert Association announced its 2026–27 season, including “You Raise Me Up” and ArcoStrum’s cross-genre violin-guitar blend. Global Independence Through Music: Indian missions in the U.S. marked 80th Independence Day with flag-hoisting, “Vande Mataram,” and orchestral performances. Pop Culture Live: Lewis Capaldi opened up at Sefton Park about struggling during his last Liverpool show, then powered through an hour and a half of “depressing music.” Local Scene: Nashua’s Play It Forward fundraiser (Aug. 16) backs teen rock scholarships with Fates Collide and headliners Westbound Train. Music History: Rock critic Dave Marsh, Bruce Springsteen biographer and Creem/ Rolling Stone fixture, died at 76.