Umphrey’s McGee sold out Red Rocks performance from July 5th is now available on Blu-ray, DVD or HD download. UMerica, On The Rocks features the entirety of both scorching sets from that evening’s performance, backstage footage from deep inside the historic amphitheatre, plus bonus tracks from Boulder Theater’s Independence Day rager. Packed full of unique camera… Continue reading I don't always buy Umphrey's Blu-rays, but when I do…
EOTO just announced their fall tour dates including theater performances throughout the Midwest and Southeast through November of 2014. These pioneers of live EDM improvisation will hit the road armed with the latest musical and visual technology. They continue to add to their mesmerizing audio setup that pushes the boundaries between musical instruments and computer… Continue reading EOTO Kicks Off Fall Tour Armed With New Visuals
This all started with Lizzy Grant—back before Lana del Rey‘s somehow-transcendent Born to Die managed to convince the vogue among us that trailer park chic was most certainly in, there was this beautiful young girl singing tortured-soul musings out of a doublewide, claiming that hell and salvation could all be found just cruising down Main… Continue reading HT Heartache | Sundowner | Review
The Royal Potato Family label is releasing Marco Benevento‘s fifth studio album Swift on September 16, 2014. Pianist Marco Benevento arrived in Denver as a trio — with drummer and bassist – for two nights concert in Denver. Opening with “Risd” from Benevento’s Between The Needles & Nightfall record was a catchy, upbeat song and… Continue reading Marco Benevento | The 1up-Colfax | Denver, CO | Review
Nice Spring weather. Check. Tucked away in the scenic foothills of Virginia. Check. Easily accessible. Check. Polite and accommodating staff and police. Check. Well laid out stages and concessions. Check. Lightning bugs and even the tail end of a meteor shower. Check. Festival go-er friendly priced tickets. Check. Wide variety of talented performers. Check. The… Continue reading Rooster Walk Festival 2014 | Review
As Labor Day approaches and people across the country begin pulling out their warmer clothes, Seattle is gearing up for one last bash in the form of Bumbershoot. Spanning three days in the heart of Seattle Center, this will be the 43rd year for the music and arts festival that never fails to provide a… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Get Pumped for Bumbershoot 2014
Once again The Werk Out music festival impressed me beyond belief. This is the second year I have attended this event at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio, and I can’t imagine missing this music festival. Legend Valley has always had a very special place in my heart. It is near Buckeye Lake, a venue the… Continue reading The Werkout Festival 2014 | Review
Even if Keller Williams wasn’t the one-man extravaganza in today’s music industry, his stage presence would still be undeniably compelling. But to ring in the New Year, K-Dubz wasn’t alone; the Travelin’ McCourys joined him in funkin’ up the stage with their jovial blue grass jive and sublime jam solos. Before blissfully delving into the… Continue reading Keller Williams & The Travelin' McCourys | BB Kings | NYC | 1/12/14 | Review
Debuting yet another classical rock ‘n roll hotspot, The Fabulous Fox Theatre, in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri, Umphrey’s McGee swayed the crowd to dance the night away on Friday, August 15th. Opening with a spacey introduction song, Lucid State, first played at the 2014 Red Rocks show in Morrison, Colorado, quickly developed into… Continue reading Umphrey's McGee | Fabulous Fox Theater | St. Louis | 8/15/14 | Review
If achieving a balance in diversity is a music festival’s key to success, then Dave Frey and Peter Shapiro have truly created the most dynamically integrated festival experience of all time. The Lockn’ Music Festival isn’t another colossal gathering from bandwagon fans there to see a couple of big name headliners mixed in with who-else-knows.… Continue reading Lockn' Festival 2014 | Preview
