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Goose Returns to Bend for a Picture-Perfect Weekend of Summer Jams

Goose | photos by David Burton Goose returned to Bend, Oregon for a two-night run on August 21st and 22nd at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. The band played one show at the same venue last fall, when they made their appreciation for the city of Bend clear. Last year, the typically reserved Rick Mitarotonda made a… Continue reading Goose Returns to Bend for a Picture-Perfect Weekend of Summer Jams

BERTHA Lets It Grow at the Arvada Center

BERTHA: Grateful Drag | Arvada Center | Arvada, Colorado | August 14th, 2026 – photos by Debra Lambert Leave it to BERTHA to make a long, strange—and wonderful—trip even more fabulous. The world’s first Grateful Drag band, BERTHA made a two-night Colorado stop August 14 and 15 amid a break in their summer tour schedule.… Continue reading BERTHA Lets It Grow at the Arvada Center

Jack Johnson, Lake Street Dive and the Fine Art of Surviving a South Florida Summer Night

Photos by Russell Levine Jack Johnson‘s SURFILMUSIC Tour opened its run with Lake Street Dive at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach on August 18, 2026. There are concerts that begin when the house lights go down, and then there are concerts that begin the moment you step out of your car and realize… Continue reading Jack Johnson, Lake Street Dive and the Fine Art of Surviving a South Florida Summer Night

Stanley Jordan Brings the Dead and Jimi Hendrix to Arrowhead Ranch & Retreat

Photos by Howard Horder Despite travel arrangements gone awry, the legendary Stanley Jordan and his band brought their magic to the Catskill Mountains at Arrowhead Ranch & Retreat in Parksville, NY, on Saturday, August 15th. Known mainly for his unique tapping style and jazz/fusion playing, Stanley was a member of Phil & Friends on and… Continue reading Stanley Jordan Brings the Dead and Jimi Hendrix to Arrowhead Ranch & Retreat

Midwest Hype Turns a Stormy Night into a Celebration at The Loading Dock

Midwest Hype – photo by Mark Alsott The sultry late-summer heat refuses to let go, and everyone in town is determined to squeeze in one last night of music and merriment before winter settles in. Last year, the town of Buchanan had a major storm that took out our night with Midwest Hype, the Funk-Reggae-Rock-Hip-Hop… Continue reading Midwest Hype Turns a Stormy Night into a Celebration at The Loading Dock

Full Cord Brings Downhome Bluegrass Picking to The Livery

Full Cord with guitarist, Peter Cavanaugh | photos by Dan Ward Oh, the uncomfortable feeling when the day has been warm and the rain just makes everything feel wet, hot and uncomfortable. This is all the reason folks visiting St. Joe and Benton Harbor seek shelter and some refreshment at The Livery. Great beer, wonderful… Continue reading Full Cord Brings Downhome Bluegrass Picking to The Livery

Barrelhouse Bluesin’ and Cajun Funk Rockin’ with Little Feat in Northern California

Little Feat – The Center For the Arts | Grass Valley, CA | August 11th, 2026 – photos by Alan Sheckter Little Feat, a band of historical distinction and devoted following, flourished on all cylinders in Grass Valley on Aug. 11, delivering a compelling, energized array of New Orleans swamp boogie and funky/bluesy rock ‘n’… Continue reading Barrelhouse Bluesin’ and Cajun Funk Rockin’ with Little Feat in Northern California

Bluegrass, Funk and Beautiful Chaos Take Over Paw Paw

Warner Vineyards | Paw Paw, Michigan | photos by Dan Ward The magic of summer is in full swing. Hot days turn to warm nights, too hot to sleep but perfect for staying up and reveling under the stars. Tonight, in Paw Paw, Michigan, Warner Vineyards is presenting a show too good to miss: three… Continue reading Bluegrass, Funk and Beautiful Chaos Take Over Paw Paw

Tedeschi Trucks Band Returns to Red Rocks in Full Force With Chris Robinson and Lukas Nelson

Welcome back, Susan! – photos by Jake Cudek Last month, the critically acclaimed Tedeschi Trucks Band made their annual return to the beloved Red Rocks Amphitheater and did everything within their supernatural powers to turn sandstone into spirit and unify two nights of sold out audiences in the way that only they can. This run… Continue reading Tedeschi Trucks Band Returns to Red Rocks in Full Force With Chris Robinson and Lukas Nelson

Dogs In A Pile Return to the Stone Pony Summer Stage for a Night of Firsts

Dogs in a Pile | August 8, 2026 | Photos by Jamie Huenefeld/Killahwave and videos by Vinny Vallely Asbury Park has never needed an excuse to claim Dogs in a Pile as a hometown band, but August 8 handed the town one anyway. The quintet came back to the Stone Pony Summer Stage for a… Continue reading Dogs In A Pile Return to the Stone Pony Summer Stage for a Night of Firsts