The summer is off to one hot start for Arizona’s resident band, Spafford, who have already played debut performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Bonnaroo and Firefly to date. While there is still quite a bit left on the band’s schedule through August, today the four-piece shares their extensive fall tour plans. Starting in October, Spafford… Continue reading Spafford Announces Fall 2018 Tour Dates
In its 13th years, Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Union Park, Chicago for another three days of great music July 20th-22nd. Headliners include Tame Impala, Courtney Barnett, Fleet Foxes, War on Drugs, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Chaka Khan. With three stages and 40-plus acts scheduled, this festival offers attendees a full selection of emerging and… Continue reading Pitchfork Music Festival One Month Away!
“This recording of the final set at the Warfield Theatre brings to full circle the amazing advent of The Mahavishnu Orchestra In 1971, and its renaissance on this night in San Francisco.” mused the boundary-shattering guitarist John McLaughlin. On his farewell tour of America, which was comprised of 25 concerts, John invited one his favorite… Continue reading John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring New Album – Live in San Francisco Available 9/21
Several Bay Area musicians who were already friends on and off the stage appeared together at The Fillmore in San Francisco on June 9 to spotlight Blue Rose Music‘s stable of artists, and of more importance to raise money and awareness for the Blue Rose Foundation, which commits itself to preschool scholarships for impoverished children.… Continue reading Blue Rose Foundation Benefit | The Fillmore
Robert Plant brought his anthropology of a show to Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park in Chicago on Sunday, June 17th, 2018 (Father’s Day). Seth Lakeman, singer-songwriter, opened the show 1st. Overall the show was 3 ½ hours, although Seth played to a handful of people poised in their seats ready to take in the… Continue reading Robert Plant | Jay Pritzker Pavilion | 6/17/18
The 35th Annual Chicago Blues Fest held on June 8th to the 10th proved to be three days of great blues music, both honoring the past and turning towards the future. Billed as the worlds largest free blues festival, The City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) produces the event at… Continue reading 35th Annual Chicago Blues Fest | Millennium Park | June 8-10, 2018
Legendary singer, songwriter and performer John Prine is featured on today’s episode of NPR’s “Fresh Air” with host Terry Gross. Listen to the full segment HERE. The interview comes in the midst of a landmark year for Prine, whose critically acclaimed new album, The Tree of Forgiveness, recently debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200… Continue reading John Prine featured on today's NPR "Fresh Air"
Friday, June 8th was the first full day of Bonnaroo 2018. While hardcore EDM fans were just beginning to take a nap in the hot morning sunshine, early bird music fans were waking up to a full day of activities. Centeroo exploded with life expanding massively with the opening of the main stage area. Everywhere,… Continue reading Bonnaroo 2018 Day 2 | Review & Photos
Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival has confirmed their return to Rancho Del Rio in the Vail Valley for 2018. Rancho sits along the banks of the Colorado River nestled into the Rocky Mountains just 2.5 hours west of Denver. This year’s lineup is a stacked party full of some musicians from the biggest touring bands… Continue reading Beanstalk Music Festival 2018 | Preview
As Monterey woke up for day two of Cali Roots, there was a heavy overcast throughout the neighborhood. Thankfully clouds and thick fog are nothing new to reggae enthusiasts, and the festival proceeded without missing a beat. Day two was a day which focused on roots, both of Reggae and heritage. The artists that played… Continue reading California Roots Festival 2018 | Day Two
