Let’s Talk Phish… “The Phish from Burlington Vermont are morphing and evolving and thrusting forward with the momentum of an unstoppable freight train into uncharted realms”. John Baker – WARP Radio Rewind… Our story begins with the introduction of “new” Phish material (An album’s worth of material, in fact, and then some) at the band’s… Continue reading Phish | Mann Music Center & SPAC | 2014 | Review
As a general rule, I tend to avoid double albums like—well, not quite the Plague—maybe just a pretty girl with a slightly-suspect cold sore, or anything by the Dave Matthews Band. And honestly, the one double-record set I’ve ever really dug as a whole was Floyd’s Ummagumma, and only then because that oeuvre de strange-junk… Continue reading D.O.T.S. C.O.N.F.U.S.E. M.I.N.D.S. | On Patrol | Review
In less than a month, Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio will be opening its gates once again for The Werk Out Music Festival. This event, hosted August 7, 8, and 9th is in its fifth year is one you should not miss. The lineup features some of the best bands from around the Midwest, combined… Continue reading The Werk Out Festival 2014 | Preview
North Coast Music Festival is thrilled to announce the official after parties for 2014, including STS9, Nicky Romero, MK, J Phlip, Adventure Club, Dada Life, Lettuce, & an All Star Super Jam Yacht Party featuring members of The Allmann Brothers, Trey Anastasio, The Meters, Lettuce, Nth Power, Dumpstaphunk, Pretty Lights, Break Science, and more, with special… Continue reading North Coast Music Festival announces after parties for 2014
Most music festivals take place far from civilization in the middle of a dusty open field. The lines to claim a campsite often rival those at Disney World and attendees usually have to forgo modern amenities, such as daily showers and flushing toilets.Capitol Hill Block Party isn’t most music festivals.Spanning six city blocks in the… Continue reading Capitol Hill Block Party 2014 | Preview
It’s summertime. The casual days seem so much more as long days leak into evenings and the music never stops. The pop tune Let Her Go has infiltrated nearly every radio station and TV commercial as a seemingly background noise we have all become accustomed to. It got me thinking about Pete Jive. While that… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Pete Jive
Amidst a deep, emerald forest on the coast of Michigan’s lower peninsula lies an extraordinary musical sanctuary; a ranch turned psychedelic playground which plays host to one of the world’s most premier music festivals, a place where thousands of fans from across the country come to experience the one-of-a-kind atmosphere that can only be captured… Continue reading Electric Forest Music Festival 2014 | Review & Photos
Some consider Spring 1990 the last great Grateful Dead tour. That it may be. In spite of outside difficulties and downsides, nothing could deter the Grateful Dead from crafting lightness from darkness. They were overwhelmingly triumphant in doing what they came to do, what they did best – forging powerful explorations in music. Yes, it… Continue reading Introducing Spring 1990 (The Other One)
What do folk-icon Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary), actress-activist Sheryl Lee (Twin Peaks), musical headliners Beats Antique, Galactic, The Polish Ambassador, Nahko and Medicine for the People, and herbalist Brigitte Mars have in common? They are all appearing at the 2nd Annual ARISE Music Festival in Loveland, Colorado. The three-day event will take place Friday, August 8th – Sunday, August 10th featuring a diverse lineup of music… Continue reading The ARISE Music Festival Kicks Off Aug 8 in Loveland, Colorado
All brought a powerful message of love, togetherness, and caring for humanity and our planet: a concert that made your soul shine! The good vibrations were carried on the gorgeous Red Rocks sunset on a clear warm summer evening. The day started off late afternoon with a yoga practice led by the famous Power yogi… Continue reading Michael Franti | Red Rocks | 2014 | Review
