The Magic Beans are a band with a passion for music that is as infectious as their songs, both of which have gained them national notoriety in a short time. Much like modern music lovers, the band’s sound isn’t confined to one-genre. The Beans strive to be as inclusive as possible by skirting the lines… Continue reading Magic Beans Halloween Celebration @ Fox Theatre
Wait – I know what you’re thinking. Another fucking Grateful Dead cover band? Really? The thing is, Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred manage to channel that elusive Dead vibe: wide-open guitar tones, effortless three-part vocal harmonies, choogling beats, and yes, plenty of tripped out, Shredded solos. The look, the sound, the atmosphere. It’s uncanny. “It’s more… Continue reading Grateful Shred @ Fox Theatre | 12/6/18
Thinking of Jerry Garcia today, on what would’ve been his 76th birthday. His diverse collection of music , mostly with the Grateful Dead, continues to live on via recordings and live re-interpretations by myriad musicians, celebrating a musical library that is an important part of late-20th century contemporary American music.
Pitchfork 2018 included breezy weather with a light mist of rainforest lusciousness in the middle of the city of Chicago. To keep moving freely in and out of tents, fans donned their ponchos, rain gear, and umbrellas. Who knew dressing for the weather could make such a bold fashion statement? Once you ducked away from… Continue reading Renegade Craft Fair | Pitchfork | 7/20/18
Cory Wong lives a modest life – Whether he’s on the road playing sold out shows with the Ann Arbor-bred funk phenomenon Vulfpeck, diving deep under the sea with the mysterious instrumental quartet The Fearless Flyers, or touring the world with his newest solo project the Cory Wong Band, it’s safe to say this Minneapolis-based… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Cory Wong
Widely acclaimed-and the incessantly touring-bluegrass outfit YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND have announced an array of headlining and festival dates for the second half of 2018. The band is also excited to welcome back working mom Allie Kral to the road, as she enjoyed some time off with the birth of her first child in May.… Continue reading Yonder Mountain String Band Announce Wide Array of Tour Dates
Boston’s Independent Radio, WXRV/92.5 the River announced that long-time station favorites Barenaked Ladies will headline their 17th Annual Newburyport Riverfront Music Festival on Saturday, September 1st at Waterfront Park. Phillip Phillips, Anderson East and The Aldous Collins Band round out the bill for the free festival which runs from 12PM to 6:30PM. The announcement was… Continue reading Barenaked Ladies to headline The River’s Free 17th Annual Newburyport Riverfront Music Festival
Organ Virtuoso Cory Henry has announced his fall tour in support of his recent EP, Art Of Love, available now. A full list of tour dates with his band The Funk Apostles can be found below. Recorded in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Art Of Love was tracked live to tape in an effort both to capture the… Continue reading Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles Announce Fall Tour
Who’s up for a real good time? Gather your tribe and head on out to the 8th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up At The Movies. We’ve got the Grateful Dead’s entire 7/7/89 concert, the very last show at Philadelphia’s John F. Kennedy Stadium. Dancing in the aisles is guaranteed! Oh, and you’ll want to head down… Continue reading THE 8TH ANNUAL GRATEFUL DEAD MEET-UP AT THE MOVIES
Jam band juggernauts Phish are in the midst of the West Coast leg of their extensive Summer 2018 tour. Fans have been wowed by the sheer diversity of setlists, unexpected arrangements, and intriguing chemistry. After the triumphant Bakers Dozen run at Madison Square Garden last summer, the quartet demonstrated their desire to explore far-off realms… Continue reading Phish | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 7/24/18
