Cheap Trick | Paso Robles, CA | April 22nd, 2026 – photos by L. Paul Mann Watching a band after 50 years that’s still having a blast is exhilarating for longtime fans. Cheap Trick arrived at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on a crisp April night, proving they’re more than a legacy act—they’re power-pop’s blueprint Central Coast’s… Continue reading Cheap Trick | Vina Robles Amphitheatre | 4/22/2026
Steep Canyon Rangers’ fifteenth studio album, Next Act, set for release May 22 on Yep Roc Records, feels like a carefully prepared gourmet meal for the ears. Each track is layered with flavor, texture, and a story that invites you to savor every note. GRAMMY Award-winning and North Carolina Music Hall of Fame-inducted, the band… Continue reading Steep Canyon Rangers Serve Up a Thoughtful Return with Next Act
Skeleton Crewe | Alcazar Theatre | April 15th, 2026 – photos by L. Paul Mann There is a special kind of magic when a so-called supergroup rises above resumes and reputations to become something larger than the sum of its parts. On April 15 at the historic Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria, Skeleton Crewe did exactly… Continue reading Skeleton Crewe Bring Psychedelic Americana to Alcazar Theatre
Community benefits are a great way to get out, meet your neighbors, and learn about where you live. Tonight, the Redbud Ramblers are out to raise money for the Fine Arts Council and lay down some righteous bluegrass for their neighbors. The band—made up of Daniel Regal (guitar), Hank Nelson (guitar), Stephen Kowalski (upright bass),… Continue reading Redbud Ramblers Bring Bluegrass Spirit to Buchanan Tin Shop Benefit Night
Red Hawk Jazz Collective | Photos: Courtesy of Mark Alstott Teaching is a calling. Those who are born to teach cannot be deterred. This year, for the second time, Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan, hosted a Jazz Festival aimed at educating and enriching the community about music, and specifically jazz. Today, I went… Continue reading Lake Michigan College Jazz Festival Brings Education and Rhythm to Benton Harbor
Goose | St. Augustine, FL | April 19, 2026 | Photos by Jamie Huenefeld/Killahwave Goose closed out their Florida run on April 19, 2026 in St. Augustine at the vibe filled St. Augustine Amphitheatre with a performance that felt both celebratory and deeply dialed in. Across two sets, the band balanced precision with exploration, and… Continue reading Goose Close Florida Run with Commanding St. Augustine Finale
Auctioneer Kody Frederick | The Box – SF | April 22nd, 2026 – photos by Gabriel David Barkin Hundreds of historic items from the personal collections of Jerry Garcia’s daughter Trixie and longtime Grateful Dead roadies “Big Steve” Parish and Lawrence “Ram Rod” Shurtliff were auctioned yesterday in San Francisco. “Treasures From The Golden Road”… Continue reading The Hammer Comes Down at Another Grateful Dead Memorabilia Auction
Goose | St. Augustine, FL | April 18, 2026 | Photos by Jamie Huenefeld/Killahwave The Constitution State quartet Goose returned to the gorgeous St. Augustine Amphitheatre on April 18, 2026 for their third performance at the coastal venue. The band had been on a roll from the prior Florida shows in Orlando, Clearwater and Ft.… Continue reading Goose Rides Momentum into St. Augustine with Deep Jams and a Stellar “Good2b” Debut
Goose | Clearwater, FL | April 17, 2026 | Photos by Jamie Huenefeld/Killahwave Goose returned to Florida on April 17, 2026 for a inspiring performance at the BayCare Sound in Clearwater that leaned heavily into extended improvisation and thoughtful sequencing. The show marked the band’s 24th appearance in Florida and just their fourth along the… Continue reading Goose Unleashes Expansive Second Set at BayCare Sound in Clearwater
Dogs in a Pile | Stroudsberg, PA | April 10, 2026 | Photos by Jamie Huenefeld/Killahwave and videos by Vinny Vallely At the Sherman Theater on April 10, 2026, Dogs in a Pile delivered a performance that balanced intention with exploration. Across two sets they delivered an adventurous mix of originals and covers. This talented squad leaned into… Continue reading Dogs in a Pile Balance Precision and Exploration at the Sherman Theater
