The skies were tangled in gloom all day in New Haven, CT, on May 24, 2025, but Joe Russo’s Almost Dead dispelled the inclement weather with two sets of improvisational heat. The performance marked the band’s thirteenth appearance at the Westville Music Bowl, a former tennis stadium turned premier concert venue near Yale University. Fresh… Continue reading JRAD Torches Westville Music Bowl with Memorial Weekend Heat
On a breezy spring night in Santa Ynez, the Chumash Casino Resort hosted an evening of classic-rock magic as Three Dog Night took the stage for a performance that honored their storied past and showcased their enduring spirit. Although the lineup has changed significantly over the years, the band’s performance proved that its music remains… Continue reading A Night of Nostalgia and Resilience: Three Dog Night at Chumash Casino Resort
The new Saturday-night reality has become interacting with people via the internet. Today’s world consists of online gaming, live-streamed video, and AI-generated content. Yet concerts are better in person, and—since you’re reading this article—you already know the value of live, face-to-face interaction. To paraphrase an old saying: There is nothing like a live concert. My… Continue reading Funk at First Sight—Hot Like Mars Turns Bell’s into a Dance Haven
Montana-based Kitchen Dwellers are riding high after their first-ever headlining performance at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. The milestone event, part of the “Memorial Day Pick-Nic” co-bill with Leftover Salmon, marked the band’s largest headlining show to date, playing to a nearly full venue. The day-long celebration opened with a set… Continue reading Kitchen Dwellers Celebrate Monumental Red Rocks Headline Debut with Star-Studded Show and Release New Live Video
Ben Kweller has released his highly anticipated album, Cover The Mirrors, his first new music since the sudden passing of his 16-year-old son Dorian Zev in 2023. “Oh Dorian (Feat. MJ Lenderman)” is the single accompanying the release and subverts any expectations of a mourning tune. Wreathed in an airy Sixties vibe, the MJ Lenderman-featuring… Continue reading Ben Kweller Shares New Album 'Cover The Mirrors,' Honoring His Son's Death
Like the great cross-over acts who’ve come before them, rising Kansas City quartet MoonShroom have fine-tuned an eclectic mix of influences, churning out a funky, Americana-drenched sound rooted in both the nostalgic and the cosmic unknown. The band—Lily B Moonflower on guitar and vocals, Jake Keegan on dobro and vocals, Zach Bozeman on upright bass,… Continue reading Kansas City’s MoonShroom Dig Into Their Influences For A Groovy, Bluegrass-Forward Journey To “Somewhere On A Mountain”
Musical legends continue to show up and show out for the King of Zydeco’s 100th birthday celebration, but that’s no surprise for those who know the musical legacy of Clifton Chenier. For those who don’t, let’s start from the top. In 1955, Specialty Records released a single from a then-unknown accordion player from Opelousas, Louisiana,… Continue reading Blues Legend Taj Mahal Pays Tribute To The King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier for his 100th Birthday
GRAMMY-winning bassist, songwriter, and longtime side musician Shelby Means has traveled the world with many acts—most notably in recent years with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway and previously with groundbreaking and generation-defining string band Della Mae—but her crowning achievement may very well be a step into her own spotlight. Out today, Means’ eponymous solo debut… Continue reading Shelby Means Captures Community, Musicality, And Charm On Self-Titled Solo Debut
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Lukas Nelson’s new song, “Born Runnin’ Outta Time,” is out today. Written by Nelson, Jon Decious, and Nate Ferraro, the track finds Nelson searching for balance between his own ambitions and the present moment. Listen/share HERE. Of the song, Nelson shares, “I’ve always wrestled with that impulse—the ambition versus the… Continue reading Lukas Nelson’s new song “Born Runnin' Outta Time” debuts today
Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and global sensation TASH SULTANA has just unveiled their most personal work to date with the new EP, RETURN TO THE ROOTS—a six-track collection that strips away the noise and dives straight into the heart of raw, unfiltered artistry. **LISTEN TO RETURN TO THE ROOTS EP HERE** RETURN TO THE ROOTS… Continue reading TASH SULTANA Returns To Form With Raw, Powerful Newly Released EP ‘Return To The Roots’
