This last week, legendary Vermont band Phish closed out their most recent West Coast tour with an illustrious three-night residency that packed the house at Los Angeles’ legendary Hollywood Bowl. Undeterred by the group’s recent—and regrettable—snub by the Rock & Roll Hall of…
As the night progressed, several covers made guest appearances onstage. Tower of Power’s epic dance tune “What Is Hip” gave the crowd its first bass solo of the night and then a wicked Hammond organ turn by Slocum before the band segued into Van Morrison’s “I’ve Been Working.” Later, Haynes paid obligatory tribute to Jerry Garcia (a common courtesy at The Fillmore) by playing the jam‑band idol…
The best was saved for last in terms of Eggy’s Here and How 2025 Spring Tour. Their final non-festival date at Manhattan’s Webster Hall on April 26, 2025, was a barn burner, much to the delight of the packed crowd. Their performance included a number of new and repeat covers, as…
Alison Krauss & Union Station’s return to the stage on April 18 at the Louisville Palace was nothing short of a triumphant homecoming. Marking their first tour in a decade, the Arcadia 2025 Tour opened with a sold-out show that reminded fans why this…
Full disclosure: I’m not particularly a Phish acolyte. Please hold the hate mail. I think they are an incredibly talented band – all four of the guys in Phish (do I really need to name them?) are uniquely gifted musicians, and I really dig their 2000 album Farmhouse. There is no denying their skill, stature, or influence, and they absolutely deserve to be voted into the Rock &…
