OHANA–the annual three-day festival curated by Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder–will once again bring its mix of powerful headlining sets, standout collaborations and performances from emerging talent to the beautiful Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA. Set for Friday, September 27-Sunday, September 29, this year’s OHANA will be led by performances from the Strokes, Eddie Vedder, the Red Hot Chili… Continue reading OHANA FESTIVAL Returns This September With The Strokes, Eddie Vedder, The Red Hot Chili Peppers
When Grateful Web’s Aaron Dietrich asked me to see Colorado’s best known polyethnic Cajun slamgrass band, Leftover Salmon at the Hult Center, I was thrilled. The Leftover Salmon show was called ‘Stories from the Living Room’ There is also a new book about the band called ’30 years of Festivals’ by acclaimed author Tim Newby. As… Continue reading Leftover Salmon | Soreng Theater | 1/31/19
Longtime Deadhead photographer Jay Blakesberg is bringing his crowd pleasing – “Between the Dark and Light” – Grateful Dead slideshow to the east coast in March for 3 dates. Beginning Saturday, March 16 – 4:30PM at Garcia’s at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, this event is open and free to ticket holders for that… Continue reading Between The Dark and Light: The Grateful Dead Photography of Jay Blakesberg
Vintage League Music is proud to announce their spring 2019 release schedule including a live album from London’s Crowd Company, and debut studio albums from label founder Alan Evans and trio Ae3. To celebrate the upcoming albums, the label has re-designed their website and is re-launching it this week. You can learn more at www.vintageleaguemusic.com. Vintage… Continue reading VINTAGE LEAGUE MUSIC ANNOUNCES SPRING 2019 RELEASE SCHEDULE
What better way to end your St. Paddy’s Day than with some funky good times at The Fox Theatre!? If James Brown is the Godfather of Soul, The Meters are without a doubt the Forefathers of Funk. Meters’ legendary bassist George Porter Jr. with special guest Joe Marcinek will be on the hill in Boulder… Continue reading George Porter Jr. with Joe Marcinek @ The Fox Theatre | St. Paddy's Day | Preview
Announcing a new Kickstarter from our friend Bob Minkin for my new book, JUST JERRY—Jerry Garcia Photographed 1977-1995 by Bob Minkin! Nothing but his best Jerry Garcia shots in a beautiful hard cover coffee table book. This unique volume spans three decades of documenting Jerry by a single photographer. The indelible images capture the essence… Continue reading Bob Minkin Releases "Just Jerry"
When John Rider helped form Max Creek in 1971, he envisioned not just a band, but a community to welcome and embrace people who couldn’t quite fit in— people like himself, who found the mainstream to be an uncomfortable and constricting place. He saw Max Creek, he said recently, as “a vehicle for the dreams… Continue reading First Max Creek Release since 2000, and you’ll be glad they broke the silence
As a dead center member of Generation X, I know all too well what it’s like to live with the Baby Boomers’ bullshit for, well, ever. As a kid growing up I had to endure their hijacking of pop culture long after their ideas and youth and influence were actually relevant. I’ve had Bob Dylan,… Continue reading Hey, Baby Boomers! You’ve Already Destroyed the Planet and Wrecked Democracy, So How About You All Just F#%K Off and Die Already?
Award-winning Canadian soul-bluesman Matt Andersen recently announced the release of his upcoming album, Halfway Home by Morning (True North Records) — available worldwide Friday, March 22, 2019. This release will include upcoming singles, “Free Man” and “Quarter on the Ground,” which will both be released Friday, January 18, 2019. Unbridled joy springs eternal from Halfway… Continue reading MATT ANDERSEN TO RELEASED TWO SINGLES January 18th
Born in Memphis, Tennessee Bobby LaVell gained an interest in music while in high school. He became proficient on the Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet and Piano while pursuing formal musical studies at Memphis State (now the University of Memphis), and Shelby State College. Bobby also studied and became proficient as an arranger and composer during that… Continue reading Birdland Presents: “The Bobby LaVell Jazz Orchestra”
