Combining the grooves of funk, rock, latin, drum and bass, reggae, swing and afro-beat with the harmonic languages of jazz, pop sensibilities, progressive composition and full on improvisation, Uncle Sammy has been turning heads and opening ears on the east coast U.S. and around the world for over four years. They have shared the bill… Continue reading Uncle Sammy (July 2001)
Built around the award-winning, mature songwriting of Kevin Higgins, and representing Texas with their original southern-rockin’, genre-bendin’ “Farm-to-Market Rock’n’Roll” style of music, The Dust Devils once again state their independence from hype and trends. With the 2007 release of their third album, Change in the Weather, (Little Train Records), the Dust Devils combine diversity with… Continue reading The Dust Devils
From the front range of the Rocky Mountains hails one of today’s most spirited and invigorating acts. Purple Buddah is a raising a family of dedicated listeners magnetized by the band’s infusion of classic psychedlia, intricate improvisation, engaging songwriting, and soulful vocal harmonies. Purple Buddah is pusihing the boundaries of the modern live-music scene from… Continue reading Purple Buddah (November 2001)
There are a lot of cover bands around and a lot of those are Grateful Dead cover bands. You’ve seen them, they’re good. Most include the music of Jerry Garcia, Bobby Weir et al with other cover songs and some originals mixed in. DSO is a different breed of “Dead” band. What Dark Star Orchestra… Continue reading Dark Star Orchestra
The Miltones specialize in a brand of improvisational, groove and jamming rock and roll that have made them one of the premiere and most highly regarded live musicians in the Colorado area. The band originally came together to explore a unique expression of musical freedom that’s heavy on performance and improvisation and light on ego… Continue reading The Miltones (December 2002)
