The daunting task of interpreting the music of Frank Zappa has made the iconized jazz-fusion composer/musician less often a cover project than one might expect. The legions of hardcore Zappa nerds have gotten their fix through acts such as Zappa Plays Zappa and The Grandmothers of Invention, both featuring original members of Zappa‘s bands that… Continue reading Corbus Plays Zappa @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge | 3/7/13 | Review
Medeski Martin & Wood have announced a West Coast acoustic tour in April. The nine-date run begins at The Roseland Theater in Portland on April 17 and extends through southern California, wrapping at the Belly Up in Solana Beach on April 27. Highlights along the way include two nights at The Great American Music Hall in… Continue reading Medeski Martin & Wood Announce West Coast Shows
John Fogerty will close out SXSW this year on a high note with a special performance Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 PM at the ACL Moody Theatre in Austin, Texas. This show with the legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist’s band comes as the excitement is building for the May 28 release of his new self-produced… Continue reading John Fogerty To Close Out SXSW
After a successful first year, the Watershed Music Festival is returning to the picturesque Gorge Amphitheatre August 2-4. Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Lee Brice, Terri Clark, Kip Moore, Thompson Square, Chris Young and more with late night sets at the “World Famous Late Night Honky Tonk” by Shooter Jennings and Blackberry Smoke. Three-day… Continue reading Luke Bryan, Toby Keith & Brad Paisley Confirmed For Watershed Fest
We’re jam packed with first-rate programming this month – we hope you can join us! And please note that our VISITORS CENTER has reopened, and you are welcome Monday thru Friday, 10AM – 4PM to spend some time getting…jazzed! March 8, 2013Harlem in the HimalayasSteve Lehman Trio7:00pmLocation: Rubin Museum of Art(150 West 17th Street)$18 in advance… Continue reading National Jazz Museum in Harlem March 8-15 2013 Schedule
The Mishawaka Amphitheater is certainly well known for its intimate location located 30 minutes up the Poudre Canyon. In such a scenic area, it’s no surprise the success of this venue. The Mish consistently puts on quality shows from local bands to national touring acts. A night with Good Gravy headlining just feels natural at… Continue reading Good Gravy! & Frogs Gone Fishin' | SpokesBuzz Lounge | Review
John Driskell Hopkins & Balsam Range Debut at the Grand Ole Opry March 8th Performing Music from Their Independently Released Album DAYLIGHT. “…what a great sound for John! I’m excited for people to hear him in this raw and broken-down format, his unique voice front and center!”–Oliver Wood (of the Wood Brothers) “It’s been a… Continue reading John Driskell Hopkins & Balsam Range Debut at the Grand Ole Opry
You’ve already marked your calendars- now get your tickets!!!! Wanee Festival will be April 18th-20th at The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in lovely Live Oak, Florida. Wanee 2013 promises to be an amazing journey into the depths of jam band virtuoso peppered with some serious flavor. In addition to the usual (and amazing) suspects… Continue reading Wanee Festival 2013 | Preview
Alpha Rev will be in their hometown of Austin, Texas for the SXSW Music Conference, and will hang around the week after – when the band releases their third album, Bloom (March 19/Kirtland Records). Details on all their upcoming Austin plays are included below.Bloom‘s first single – “Sing Loud” (listen here) – currently has them… Continue reading Alpha Rev at SXSW
After a Grammy nomination and a Latin Grammy Award for best Alternative Album, Los Amigos Invisibles are ready to take back the Latin music world by storm with their seventh studio album titled Repeat After Me, to be released by Nacional Records on April 2nd 2013. To celebrate the release of their new album, the… Continue reading Los Amigos Invisibles Spring Tour Begins in April