Relentlessly winding upwards along Berthoud Pass, my brain lights up like a pinball machine in action and BAM my thoughts of needing to extol some elder wisdom on my co-hort becomes apparent. The event we are quickly approaching entry into, is unlike most of the “festivals” she has attended in the past. Sure you will… Continue reading Sonic Bloom: Winterpark 2008
There’s nobody who can speak about the land as a Southerner can. Though I’m not from the swamps or pine forests of Florida, but the isolated hollers of the foothills of the Smokey Mountains, I know exactly what JJ Grey means when he says, “After being away on the road for weeks at a time,… Continue reading JJ Grey: Still Culture Rich
RAILROAD EARTH’s (RRE) new album, Amen Corner (released on June 10), brings music appreciation to the next level with its RRE-Mix interactive feature. The band’s latest self-produced album goes a step beyond the traditional “purchase and listen,” and will now allow fans to digitally remix three of the album’s tracks through their personal computer, with… Continue reading Railroad Earth Launches RRE-Mix
There are vast depths to singer/songwriter Steve Earle. Not only is he one of the best creative writers in music, having received thirteen Grammy nominations and winning two for Best Contemporary Folk Album, but he writes soundtracks for movies and television (P.S. I Love You, Brokeback Mountain, Pay It Forward, The Horse Whisperer, G.I. Jane,… Continue reading Steve Earle: Renaissance Man and American Rebel
The Ninth Annual moe.down will be held August 29, 30 and 31 at the Snow Ridge Ski area in Turin, NY. moe.down has become known as Upstate NY’s most musically diverse festival. moe. will perform a total of six sets throughout the weekend. A limited number of tickets are available at $105 until they are… Continue reading THE NINTH ANNUAL MOE.DOWN AUGUST 29 – 31
After their critically acclaimed last album, Electrified, Dressy Bessy will release its highly anticipated new album, Holler And Stomp, on September 30th, 2008 via Transdreamer Records. Combining uber-indie sensibilities mixed with bombastic style, the band remains inspirational, hook-laden and upbeat. 13 songs will have you dancing and singing in seconds. “Personal, as well as impersonal… Continue reading Dressy Bessy To Release 'Holler And Stomp'
The Grateful Dead was at their absolute “post-coma” peak from the summer of 1989 through the summer of 1990. They had never been more popular, playing at consistently sold out venues and even selling out some huge arenas. Jerry Garcia was by all reports clean and sober, and his playing and singing hadn’t been as… Continue reading Joby's Retro Dead Reviews Volume II – 3/28/90
