On September 15th The Lil Smokies graced the world with their sophomore studio album, “Changing Shades.” For anyone unfamiliar with the Lil Smokies, they are certainly a band on the move. Winners or the 2015 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition, they have catapulted themselves into the spotlight amongst some of the bluegrass greats. Hailing from Missoula,… Continue reading Lil Smokies | 'Changing Shades' | Review
Whither Grace Potter? After more than a decade of constant touring, the Vermont-based rock n’ roller has been all but absent from the stage for the last year. She returned this weekend to host Grand Point North, the annual mini-festival on the waterfront in Burlington, VT, that was started in 2011 when her calling card… Continue reading Grand Point North 2017 | Review & Photos
HONK NYC, the raucous annual international street band extravaganza, celebrates 2017 with a fresh batch of riotous rhythms and jubilant jams. More than 150 musicians from over a dozen ensembles will perform in downtown Manhattan, Brooklyn, Harlem, Queens, Staten Island, and Jersey City from October 10 to October 15, presenting a cavalcade of free and… Continue reading HONK NYC Festival 2017 – October 10-15
World-renowned guitar virtuoso, Joe Satriani, announces the release of his 16th solo album, What Happens Next, set for release, January 12, 2018 on Sony/Legacy Recordings. Just a day prior to the album release, SATRIANI revives his G3 tour entity, inviting Dream Theater’s John Petrucci and Def Leppard lead guitarist, Phil Collen to join him. The… Continue reading Joe Satriani Announces New Album
A few thousand music-loving adventure-seekers on September 9 received quite the idyllic sun-splashed reward when they witnessed this year’s Sound Summit, headlined by Phil Lesh and some extra special “friends.” The eight-hour festival-like show, chock full of five performers plus an avant-garde dance ensemble, took place at a perch high above Marin County, California’s Mill… Continue reading Sound Summit 2017 | Review and Photos
World-renowned Bluegrass quintet BALSAM RANGE delivers an orchestrated holiday EP of contemporary and traditional tunes on October 27. IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME features this award-winning band with the guest talents of the Nashville Recording Orchestra. This is the group’s first Christmas project, and the result is unexpected, magical, exciting, reflective and genuine. Fans can pre-order HERE… Continue reading It's Christmas Time, Bluegrass Style
After an extensive year of touring coast-to-coast, Spafford is excited to announce that they will ring in the new year at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ on December 29th, 30th and 31st. While tickets can be purchased separately for individual nights, Spafford is giving their fans the opportunity to go “All In” for 2 or all 3-nights* of… Continue reading Spafford Announce 3-Night NYE Run
Skerryvore, an award-winning band from Scotland, will perform at The Soiled Dove, 7401 E. 1st Ave, on Sunday, October 8th at 3:00 p.m. This event is open to patrons of all ages (under 21 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian). Tickets are $20.00-$25.00. For more information call 303-830-9214 or visit http://www.tavernhg.com/soiled-dove. Hailing from… Continue reading Skerryvore to perform at the Soiled Dove
Australian native, New Zealand-bred soulful reggae star Sammy Johnson will bring his positive-centric brand of entertainment back to the United States this fall with the announcement of the Mixed Feelings Tour. Sammy Johnson collides his Polynesian roots with his love for modern jazz and r&b artists like D’Angelo, Amy Winehouse, and Lauryn Hill, which results… Continue reading Sammy Johnson Explores New Territory in Upcoming Tour
The Enthusiast Network will descend on Denver this October with two (2) unique high-action winter sports events at Sculpture Park October 7th and October 14th including live music, high definition film premieres, mind-blowing gear deals, and a one-of-a-kind rail jam which will play host to both snowboarders and skiers over 2-weekends. Snowboard on the Block returns… Continue reading Snowboard on the Block + First Chair Festival
