Slim Jim Phantom and his rockabilly trio ushered in 2017 at Chicago’s Reggies Rock Club Saturday to a crowd of fans ready to rock this town. Along with rockabilly guitarist-extraordinaire Chris Castello and bassist Jesse Woelfel, they mixed up the set with Stray Cat classics and the music that inspired him to lead a rockabilly revival with the… Continue reading Slim Jim Phantom: A Rockabilly Rebel
Friday, December 30th, Rough Trade’s Houndmouth launched into an energetic ninety minute set for the first of two sold out nights in Chicago. The band continues to gain greater traction since their 2015 hit “Sedona” from the “Little Neon Limelight” release. At the core of the band, founding members Matt Myers (guitar, vocals), Zak Appleby (bass, vocals), and Shane Cody… Continue reading Houndmouth's 2016 NYE Celebration
Twin Peaks has lots to celebrate with a successful year on tour, playing festivals releasing their third studio work Down In Heaven. That energy was apparent the moment they hit the stage. The raw energy between the stage and the fans had the dance floor at Thalia Hall pulsating. They are a must-see in 2017. http://twinpeaksdudes.com https://www.youtube.com/user/twinpeaksdudes
On one of Chicago’s record cold winter nights fans braved the elements for Dirtwire anticipating a unique musical journey and a night of dancing. Self described as the back porch of Americana’s future, this trio fluidly bridged a stunning array of beats, rhythms, ambient, melodies and percussive instrumentation into original compositions that defy conventional labels. Donning a shadowy western vibe, this is clearly not dad’s folk… Continue reading Dirtwire Live in Chicago
This 29 year old Australian bassist had already proven her musical genius for years having played, and/or toured with damn near everyone from Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy and Chick Corea to The Who, Mick Jagger and Dweezil Zappa. She is a musician’s musician who stops the greatest dead in their tracks. So this quickly explains why the crowd of diehard fans were riveted from beginning to… Continue reading Tal Wilkenfeld | Solana Beach, CA
This night diverse musicians gathered to commemorate Desmond Tutu’s 85th birthday. Coupled with the celebration’s fanfare, the concert was the kick off for Unity: The Desmond Tutu Legacy Project. This initiative supports Tutu’s Peace Foundation. Set in Beverly Hills’ ornate Saban Theater, excitement was in the air as both the audience mingled in the lobby before the… Continue reading Unity: The Desmond Tutu Legacy Project
Thursday, October 6th, The Who played one Southern California concert prior to their The Desert Trip Festival performance. Tucked in the residential hills of Santa Barbara, 4,560 fans were treated to an intimate and inspired night . The concert was highly charged on both sides of the stage. An extension of their 50th anniversary tour, the set list reflected hits from all eras going back to… Continue reading The Who | Santa Barbara, CA | 10/6/16
The Washington DC based duo and founders of Thievery Corporation, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton are the creative geniuses who front this ensemble and create a unique musical environment unlike anything on tour. As Thievery Corporation’s DNA is from DJ and club music scene, they create a certain hybrid of electronic, world beat, dub, acid jazz, reggae, middle eastern, Indian and more for an unforgettable blend of dance… Continue reading Thievery Corporation
