I must admit, it was a definite benefit to be in the Mitten beneath the starlit skies of the 10th anniversary of Hoxeyville 2012. Michigan people have manners that transmit an infinite welcome. Their wit submitted to my ultimate delight as I attended my first ever Hoxeyville Music Festival. Ten years of Hoxeyvillians got together… Continue reading Hoxeyville's 10th Anniversary | Review & Photos
Dig out your disco pants and grab your dancing shoes, Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band is hitting the road this fall armed with a slew of national tour dates and a new album, Re-Doing it Hard, set for release on September 18th, 2012. The six-piece powerhouse will kick off their fall tour on September… Continue reading Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band Hits The Road With New Release
Easy Star’s Thrillah by the Easy Star All-Stars has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Reggae and iTunes Reggae charts. Easy Star’s Thrillah (released August 28 on Easy Star Records) is the Easy Star All-Stars’ reggae adaptation of the greatest selling record of all time – Michael Jackson’s Thriller. The album debuted impressively on other… Continue reading Easy Star's Thrillah Debuts at #1 on Billboard Reggae Chart
One of the most successful and iconic music releases of the Eighties, Peter Gabriel‘s 1986 album, So, has been digitally remastered for a special 25th Anniversary Edition to be released October 23rd (October 22nd internationally) by Real World Records/EMI in multiple physical and digital configurations. The 25th Anniversary Edition is now available for pre-order, and… Continue reading Peter Gabriel to Tour Across North America, Performing 'So' in its Entirety
Whenever anybody puts the word “jazz” in front of the word “guitar”, certain universal indicators will emerge regardless of whom or what is being talked about. Generally “jazz” and “guitar” as a pairing will conjure another indicatory-laced meaning: “solo”. Inevitably, whenever somebody is playing jazz guitar, they are playing solo-oriented music. But what is the… Continue reading Pat Metheny Unity Group | Denver Botanic Gardens | 9/7/2012
My Morning Jacket will take the stage of the historic Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY for three consecutive nights in continuation of their Spontaneous Curation Series. To keep with the spirit of the series, no songs will repeat for each of these performances. The renowned landmark, built in 1926, once housed acts such as… Continue reading My Morning Jacket Announces New Tour Dates
When I entered the staggering Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley on Friday night, I was instantly impressed by the crowd. For an Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros concert, I was expecting bare feet, hoop skirts, and flower children. Although the only bare feet I saw belonged to lead singer Alex Ebert, I saw many… Continue reading Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros @ Greek Theatre | Review
The last time I saw Lotus was in April 2010 at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO where my friend – who I treated to the show – had the unfortunate experience of a bicycle accident on his way home afterwards. I’ll never forget the phone call I received the next day when he described… Continue reading Lotus Live at Red Rocks Amphitheater | Review & Photos
The electronic and instrumental duo, BoomBox, played a vibrant, sold-out show at the Boulder Theater on Friday September 7, 2012. Known for being spontaneous and eclectic, BoomBox tailors each show to the crowd, the venue, and the evening. Their music is indeed impromptu and limber, yet they still produce a polished and thoughtful sound. BoomBox… Continue reading BoomBox | Boulder Theater | 9/7/12 | Review & Photos
On September 25th, 2012, Ben Sollee will release his fourth studio album, titled Half-Made Man. Sollee is known for his innovative cello playing, which he skillfully uses to highlight his songs and grab your attention, and this album is no exception. Half-Made Man consists of ten well-balanced tracks, including the single “Unfinished.” The album’s tracks… Continue reading Ben Sollee | Half-Made Man | New Music Review
