Music is a ubiquitous part of my life because it has the power to make it better. On countless occasions, it has demonstrated the ability to rejuvenate me when I’m sapped of energy and to will me out of a funk when I’m frustrated or down in the dumps. It even has the power to… Continue reading The Motet | The Motet | New Music Review
The Motet had a banner 2013. Among the highlights, the Afro-funk superstars headlined The Fillmore Auditorium for the first time ever and nearly sold out the 3,900-capacity venue. More importantly, the band’s leader and drummer, Dave Watts, dubbed the 4/20 show “The biggest and most badass show in Motet history!” After laying down some fire-breathing… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with The Motet – January 2014
It was another really cold night in Boulder after night one of an amazing five-night run tradition in the band’s hometown venue, the fabulous Boulder Theater. This band has grown so much in the last decade, and they deserve all the success that they achieve. About fifteen years ago, I was searching for a band… Continue reading Yonder Mountain String Band | Boulder Theater | 12/28/2013
One of the most talented groups of musicians currently playing together – THE RINGERS, featuring Jimmy Herring, Wayne Krantz, Michael Landau, Keith Carlock and Etienne Mbappe, first debuted in early 2013 for a very exclusive tour on the east coast. The tour proved quite fulfilling for the iconic five-some, bringing together their varied backgrounds of… Continue reading The Ringers Announce More 2014 Winter Tour Dates
Ever noticed how many of the great female singers in the recording business of the past three decades have first names beginning with “A”? There’s Aretha Franklin, Annie Lennox, Amy Winehouse, and Adele, not to mention Aaliyah and Alicia Keys. Don’t be surprised if the name Andria Simone joins this illustrious “A team” in the… Continue reading Check out Funk-eh Canadian Soul Singer Andria Simone
February 7th marks the kickoff of the 8th annual Gem and Jam Festival in Tucson, AZ. The only festival of its kind, the three-day event is set to take place during the pinnacle weekend of the 60thannual Tucson Gem and Mineral show.The event features artists of all types and mediums, and while music is for many the main attraction,… Continue reading Get Rocked at the 8th Annual Tucson Gem and Jam Festival
Wakarusa is delighted to announce the second of three rounds of the 2014 artist lineup. Round two artists include Bassnectar, The Flaming Lips, John Butler Trio, Rusko, Xavier Rudd, Walk Off The Earth, Wookiefoot, The Floozies, Govinda and more. The 11th annual festival will take place upon the majestic Mulberry Mountain in Northwest Arkansas on… Continue reading Wakarusa Announces Round Two Artist 2014 Lineup
THE CRYSTAL METHOD have kicked off 2014 by offering an advance listen of their fifth studio album, titled The Crystal Method, via Hype Machine. Marking the iconic act’s 20th Anniversary, the album is set for release January 14 and is available to hear now at Pandora or at HypeM. Listen to THE CRYSTAL METHOD’s THE… Continue reading THE CRYSTAL METHOD New Studio Album Out January 14
The smiles come on strong instantly with the beginning of this album entertaining the possibility of dinner with alien visitors in “The Martians”. It keeps up the pace exclaiming the obvious in “Epic Action” as the alien visitation is unfolding. There is a good sense of musicianship in the composition helping keep the interest piqued… Continue reading Rog & Glenn | Martians | New Music Review
Yonder Mountain String Band graced us again this holiday season with a five night run at Boulder Theater. Each night featured a different master musician as a guest for the entire show, and on the third night, December 29, Jerry Douglas, the dobro virtuoso, was our guest star. The first few songs, I felt as… Continue reading Yonder Mountain String Band | Boulder Theater | 12/29/2013
