It takes a special kind of musician to bring folk icons like Nina Gerber, David Grisman, and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott all together to play on a debut album, but Stan Wells has done just that with his latest release, “High Tide.” The story of a lifetime, High Tide spans nearly 4 decades; from songs written… Continue reading Stan Wells Brings Folk Icons Together for New Album
When the collection of talent present in Blue Sky Riders finds itself under the roof of the Boulder Theater, you make sure you get a seat (literally, it was a seated event). While their story is one of chance, their music is no leap of faith. Kenny Loggins, Gary Burr and Georgia Middleman are an… Continue reading Blue Sky Riders | Boulder Theater | 1/19/2014 | Review & Photos
Railroad Earth delivered their acoustic rock and roll to the Fillmore Auditorium Saturday night for what was the second show of a two-night stand celebrating their newest studio album, Last of the Outlaws. While the band is known for their improvised instrumental conversations, it’s their lyrics that really stick out to me. Filled with story-laden… Continue reading Railroad Earth | Fillmore Auditorium | Denver | 1/18/14 | Review
Donna Jean Godchaux Band with Jeff Mattson is proud to announce the release of their debut album, Back Around on February 18, 2014.The album will be sold for digital download through Heart of Gold Records’ exclusive agreement with The Orchard on ITunes and other digital media CD distribution will be online through Grateful Dead (Dead.net), CD Baby… Continue reading Donna Jean Godchaux Band set to release debut Album
The Southern Soul Assembly—an artist-in-the-round performance series featuring JJ Grey, Marc Broussard, Anders Osborne and Luther Dickinson—heads out on its debut tour this spring, with 17 stops beginning March 18 in Chicago and wrapping up April 12 in Washington D.C. The complete list of tour dates is included below. “It’s a bit of a mystery… Continue reading The Southern Soul Assembly Tour Starts in March
Boca Raton hosted the Sunshine Music and Blues Festival on Saturday, Jan. 18, pulling people of all different ages together to enjoy a beautiful Saturday filled with sunshine and soul. In the middle of a shopping plaza filled with vacationers, retirees and homegrown Floridians lies Mizner Park Amphitheater, a small venue perfect for a casual… Continue reading Sunshine Music & Blues Festival 2014 | Review & Photos
Great American Taxi and Vince Herman have decided it is in the best interest of the band and everyone involved to part ways starting in 2014. Vince recently moved to Oregon to settle down and spend more time on his farm, and his other band, Leftover Salmon, have become very active again absorbing much of… Continue reading Great American Taxi Announce New lineup & future plans
THE DEAD COVERS PROJECT is starting to get a little bit funky as evidenced by this early submission of “Victim of the Crime” by Accident of Birth. Let your creativity flow, visually and vocally, and your Dead cover could be featured on Dead.net during the month of February.Upload your video to YouTube, tag it “DeadCoversProject,”… Continue reading Rollin' Away: Dead Covers Project
Dead.net is kicking off Dave’s Picks 2014 with a visit to the Wall Of Sound era. Dave’s Picks Volume 9 features the complete show from May 14, 1974, at Adams Field House at the University of Montana in Missoula, the Grateful Dead’s only appearance in the state of oro y plata. This monstrously hot show… Continue reading Dead.net Announces Dave's Picks Vol. 9, 5/14/1974
High-energy psychedelic funk outfit Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced their return to Colorado and North Carolina this March, with stops in Indiana and Virginia along the way. With eight shows in Colorado starting March 4th, the tour includes two nights in Denver, two nights in Telluride and a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Monday… Continue reading Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Announces March 2014 Tour
