While Phish was ending its musically-epic fall tour at John Paul Jones Arena, in Charlottesville, and while the world was being introduced to The Naked Guy, a new music venue prepared to greet guests for the ‘Official Phish Aftershow, with Toubab Krewe.” The Jefferson Theatre played host to the event, and also the night’s charity… Continue reading Toubab Krewe | The Jefferson Theatre | Review
Thanksgiving is a glorious time, here in Central Virginia. The tourist-laden leaf season is over, yet plenty of post-peak autumnal glory hangs around to be enjoyed, for a little while longer. Days can still be quite warm, and nights are deliciously cool and refreshing. Thanksgiving, football, and the coming Christmas season beckon. And suddenly there… Continue reading The Seldom Scene | Paramount Theatre | 11/19/09 | Review
2009 has been one helluva year, hasn’t it? We all started out in January, with the electric energy of a pending Inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States. And we also had the knowledge that Phish was gonna tour again. I for one, recall standing outside on NYE, and holding my hands… Continue reading Obama, Busted Bass Amp, and a Naked Guy: Phish Charlottesville, Va. 12/5/09
For the past seven years Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger have given Umphrey’s McGee fans an extra holiday treat: a holiday acoustic show. This year’s sold out show was held at the Park West in Chicago. The proceeds of the show are donated to the USTORM (United So Together Our Reach Multiplies) Foundation which was… Continue reading Brendan Bayliss & Jake Cinninger 7th Annual Holiday Acoustic Show
Is this guy for real! I only ask such a silly question because this talented Davy Knowles is ripping some nasty good blues that threaten to blow your head off. This sexy young Brit was at Stubb’s in Austin for his national tour with the Back Door Slam, December 6th. Following the release of their… Continue reading Davy Knowles & the Back Door Slam | Stubbs | Austin, TX | Review
Dubbed “one of the country’s most intriguing, innovative outfits around” by XLR8R Magazine, STS9 announces the release of their brand new studio effort, Ad Explorata (December 8, 2009 /1320 Records). Ad Explorata – the band’s third release of 2009 (following their iTunes LIVE Exclusive NYE.ATL.08 / May 2009 and Peaceblaster : The New Orleans Make… Continue reading STS9 Releases AD EXPLORATA Today on 1320 Records