Tonight, Friday, September 25, Boulder, CO-based group BIG GIGANTIC will take the stage at the first of two sold-out nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. It’s been a long road for saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy Salken to “ROWDYTOWN IV,” the fourth installment of their massive hometown experience. Their journey is beautifully captured… Continue reading Dream Big: A Big Gigantic Story
Playful yet angsty, soulful but light; the dual essence of California’s golden coast filled an almost sold out Bluebird Theater Monday night. If you’ve ever been to the beaches of Los Angeles at night, you know the warm, hazy magic that happens once the sun sets. The vibe is free, open – but underneath the… Continue reading Best Coast | The Bluebird Theater | Review
Music’s favorite pin up girl Heather Ballentine has released her debut album, The Cat’s Meow on Cool Cat Records and was produced by U.S. roots music legend and Grammy winner Pete Anderson (Dwight Yoakam, Roy Orbison, Lucinda Williams). The video for the current single “Kiss Me” showcases her 10 piece band including horns and her… Continue reading Heather Ballentine releases debut Album
ON THE BLUE–a leader in music cruise charter innovation–has officially announced their new craft beer and music cruise, titled THE LEBREWSKI CRUISE, the first cruise to marry craft beers and music from around the country, sailing out of Miami aboard the Norwegian Pearl from March 1-5, 2016. Early booking discount pricing is available now to… Continue reading The Big Lewbrewski Cruise – Craft Beer & Music Cruise Sailing out of Miami
Banjo player extraordinaire Danny Barnes is the 2015 recipient of the 6th annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass. Described as “one of a kind” and widely acknowledged as “one of the best banjo players in America,” Barnes is recognized for his experimental sound. The raw and unpolished musical breadth of his… Continue reading Danny Barnes Awarded The 2015 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass
Leftover Salmon doesn’t have a lot of troubles. They’re a strong, long-lasting band that knows what it is to be professional, traveling musicians. Playing in Eureka Springs, Ark. during Hillberry 2, Leftover Salmon will surely bring the bluegrass…and the funk, and the Cajun, and the vast talent that’s been building over the last 26 years,… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Andy Thorn
The String Cheese Incident is thrilled to announce the release of Rhythm of the Road: Volume 2, Live In Las Vegas – the second installment of SCI’s live archival series that highlights the band’s most celebrated concerts with re-mastered limited edition releases. The three-disc set will be released on October 9, 2015 on SCI Fidelity Records. The String Cheese Incident were in the middle of their… Continue reading The String Cheese Incident Release Three-disc Rhythm of the Road
It was a perfect summer day for a bluegrass jamboree on the beautiful stage at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Three powerhouses at the top of the bluegrass music scene were sharing the stage at one of America’s best outdoor venues and the home of the headliner, Yonder Mountain String Band. Yonder has been dominating the bluegrass… Continue reading Yonder, Greensky, & Fruition on the Rocks
Everyone Orchestra takes its name from its ever-changing roster of participants. Matt Butler‘s celebratory circus of improvisation has been going strong for almost fifteen years now. The world-traveled ensemble has hosted Everyone, or just about everyone, it seems. But here’s why, if given the opportunity to go, you should never miss an Everyone Orchestra show:… Continue reading Everyone Orchestra | 9/12/2015 | Review
The Asheville-based soulful Folk/World troubadours Rising Appalachia have just added an impromptu performance date on their month-long Big Skies September tour. The date, to take place at The Aggie Theater in Ft. Collins on September 22nd, is a welcoming event intended to introduce the new owners of the venue to the local community. The Aggie… Continue reading Rising Appalachia to play Aggie Theater Reopening
