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
Sept 16 – 18, 2016 Riotfest Chicago presented 127 bands on six stages plus punk-centric merchandise, a circus sideshow, a ferris wheel, local foods, VIP areas and lots of craft beer. Not to mention pre-event shows, and after shows throughout the city by the participating live music clubs; Concord Music Hall, Cobra Lounge, Bottom Lounge, Double Door and Reggies. The music schedule was so… Continue reading Riot Fest & Carnival Chicago 2016
Between three main stages, a dome-venue plus two silent discos, the event boasts 88 live music performances ranging from bluegrass and jam bands to EDM and hip hop. Adding to the festival spirit are the numerous large scale art installations, live graffiti art painting, an art gallery, reasonably priced food, room to spread out and fans costumed for revelry and… Continue reading North Coast Music Festival 2016
Playing a single sold out night, David Crosby was inspired as he has ever been in his recent career. He attributed this to prolifically writing new songs, something uncommon for artists in their twilight years. Excited about his pending October release Lighthouse, he announced that he is also releasing a second CD in early 2017 titled Home Free,… Continue reading An Evening with David Crosby Live in Chicago
As a day of threatening rain gave way to a breezy night on Chicago’s lake front, fans were treated to a perfect night of music under the stars. A co-billing of Counting Crows and Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty made for a night of awesome artists first known for their 90s breakaway music and so much more. Spacial… Continue reading The Counting Crows and Rob Thomas Live in Chicago
Instrumental rock-fusion quartet TAUK are proud to announce new fall tour dates in support of their third studio album, Sir Nebula. The album is slated for release September 16th and features cover art from popular Swedish digital illustrator Kilian Eng. Eng has made a name for himself creating dreamy surrealist art inspired by contemporary science… Continue reading TAUK Announce New 2016 Fall Tour Dates
Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle performed their duet to a nearly-sold out audience at Thalia Hall Friday, August 5 in support of their recently released album, “Colvin and Earle.” They were clearly proud of their accomplishment as they performed all ten songs from the CD plus the three bonus songs from the deluxe edition. “Colvin and Earle” consists of… Continue reading Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle: Fans connect with this unique duo.
