After a thirty-year-plus hiatus, Todd Rundgren‘s Utopia graced the Chicago Theater stage, with the hopes of promising fans an extraordinary, other-worldly concert experience. The original 70’s-formed band established a stellar reputation for stretching the prog rock/pop envelope and infusing their mostly original material with verve and state-of-the-art technique. There was a mixture of anticipation and… Continue reading Todd Rundgren's Utopia | Chicago Theatre | 5/22/18
Con Brio, translated “with verve,” is led by singer Ziek McCarter, a 20-something with the soul of a 40-something, who is like a shot of James Brown, a dash of Sam Cooke, a touch of Freddie Mercury, all with a splash of Otis Redding while on stage. His showmanship in a live setting is matched… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Con Brio
Legendary Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band teamed up with Colorado natives Leftover Salmon on Saturday, May 5th, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a co-headlining bill, bringing deadhead’s from around the country together for a celebration of life, laughter and the love of the Grateful Dead. The 78-year-old bassist was in… Continue reading Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band | Red Rocks
An acoustic video for Blackberry Smoke‘s “Best Seat In The House” is premiering today. The video was filmed at Southern Ground Studios in Nashville, TN and features band members Charlie Starr (vocals, guitar), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), and Brandon Still (keyboards). The song is from the band’s acclaimed… Continue reading Blackberry Smoke's “Best Seat In The House” acoustic video premieres
This summer, the Granada Theater presents #LiveOnMass, a free, outdoor concert series on the 1000 block of Massachusetts Street in Lawrence, Kansas. Catch performances by The Wailers on Friday, June 29th and Split Lip Rayfield on Tuesday, July 3rd. Friday, June 29th – THE WAILERS with special guests Ras Neville & The Kingstonians, 77 Jefferson,… Continue reading Just Announced! LIVE ON MASS Outdoor Concert Series 2018
John Butler Trio returns to North America with a brand new live set-up for a five-week run of headline dates and festivals in support of their upcoming studio album, due for release this autumn. Revered for their brilliant live performances and superb musicianship, the John Butler Trio is one of Australia’s most successful bands of… Continue reading John Butler Trio Returns To North America For Summer Tour
Welcome back to Summer Camp! This year promises to deliver big name acts as well as local heroes. Some of the most memorable collaborations of the past have primed us for this year’s fest. Not only does the 17th annual Summer Camp Music Festival feature 2 nights of Moe. and Umphrey’s McGee but 2018 will… Continue reading Summer Camp Festival 2018 | Preview
Nashville’s up-and-coming Roots Pop band, Front Country, release their rendition of Grateful Dead’s “Tennessee Jed”. This video is the fourth in a series of covers that Front Country has dubbed their Kitchen Covers. To add some culinary flare to this release, Front Country also took some time on this Taco Tuesday to share a recipe… Continue reading FRONT COUNTRY RELEASES COVER OF “TENNESSEE JED”
Country music star, David Frizzell, has announced the inaugural LeftyFest Music Festival to be held in Corsicana, Texas on Saturday, June 16, 2018. The festival is established, in cooperation with the city of Corsicana, to honor the enduring musical legacy of Lefty Frizzell, one of American music’s most iconic and influential singer/stylists of any genre.… Continue reading Inaugural LeftFest in Corsicana, Texas
Grammy-nominated musician Grace Potter announced today the lineup for the 2018 Grand Point North music festival set to take place September 15 and 16 at Burlington, Vermont’s Waterfront Park. Joining Potter on this year’s lineup are Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, The Magpie Salute, Caroline Rose, Darlingside, Mt. Joy, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty… Continue reading Grand Point North Festival Announces 2018 Lineup
