Led by the energetic frontman, trumpeter, guitarist and lead vocalist Lech Wierzynski, this five-member ensemble of Ben Malament: drums, washboard, percussion, Johnny Bones: tenor saxophone, clarinet, Lorenzo Loera: keys, melodica, and Beau Bradbury: bass, percussion are a uniquely tight musical unit. Supplementing their live sound, this show had two additional touring members: Andrae Murchison: trombone… Continue reading California Honey Drops | Concord Music Hall | 05/11/18
Blind Melon live in Chicago for a rare concert. Click here for the full review.
This year being no exception, the festival continues to bring a diverse lineup of headliners, up-and-coming acts, past favorites and new talent to keep an eye out for their pending rise. The closing acts included Alanis Morrisette, Queens of the Stone Age, Logic, Tyler the Creator, Jack White, Incubus Odesza, Post Malone and Erykah Badu. … Continue reading Beale Street Music Festival | Memphis, TN | May 4 – May 6, 2018
Wild enthusiams greeted the trio as they entered the stage and proceeded to play with a certain cool demur, and groove enduced sound that fans and critics have a hard time pinning down to any one existing genre. The first hint is in their name which translates to “Engine Fly” in Thia as their sound drews… Continue reading Khruangbin | Lincoln Hall | 4/20/18
What does a band do after their lead singer/co-founder/songwriter passes away? In the case of the Smithereens, they decided to continue performing concerts with guest vocalist Robin Wilson, after the loss of Pat DiNizio last December. As the opening act for Dave Davies of the Kinks at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan on Thursday, the Smithereens, founded in… Continue reading The Smithereens | Genesee Theatre | 4/19/18
At the helm, the brooklyn-based and founding duo of John Linnell and John Flansburg, peppered the show with conversational banter between songs as if each fan in the house was a personal friend. They waxed on humorously about their career, navigating Chicago on St. Patrick’s Day, how they forge on with the purpose of actaully… Continue reading They Might Be Giants | The Vic Theatre | 3/17/18
Where to begin? Darryl has been with The Rolling Stones 25 years after playing with Miles Davis, Peter Gabriel and Sting amongst others. And now he strikes out on his own with grace, gratitude, and humility. Oh yea, and an unstoppable musical force at his side.
The quintet features Jack Doyle: Guitar & Vocals, Marty Funk: Bass, Matt Ladd: Vocals, Dennis Wilson: Guitar, Anthony Perez: Drums and added guest musician on keyboards, Hayden Ashley. Self described as “a rock & roll band of sorts, influenced by all things past, present, and future. From tube-screaming “noise rock” to the minimalist approach of rural American folk music, our band transcends any… Continue reading American Grizzly | Schubas Tavern | 2/15/18
