photo by Marisa Caruso Far Trio leans fully into their earthy fusion and soul-drenched rock and roll on “When You Put That Dress On,” released on January 23rd. Recorded by Scott Petito in Woodstock, the song unfolds with an unforced confidence, letting the groove speak before anything else needs to. There’s an ease to… Continue reading Feel the Groove: Far Trio’s “When You Put That Dress On”
Pickin’ On The Dead with special guest Andy Thorn | Fort Collins, Colorado | January 29th, 2026 | photos by Backstage Flash Pickin’ On The Dead have established themselves as a household name among Deadheads along the Colorado Front Range and beyond. It almost seems the entire cultural movement of the Grateful Dead has renewed… Continue reading Pickin’ On The Dead | Aggie Theatre | 1/29/2026
On a bitterly cold January night in northern New Jersey, Lettuce absolutely cooked at The Wellmont Theater, turning frozen sidewalks into a distant memory once the band took the stage. This show already felt like one of those legendary nights — tight, confident, and burning with groove from the very first note. The band played… Continue reading Lettuce Cooks Up Deep Funk at The Wellmont Theater
Billy Gibbons & BFG Band | Santa Barbara, CA | January 24th, 2026 – photos by L. Paul Mann The historic Lobero Theatre has seen its share of legends, from flamenco masters to jazz royalty and rock icons passing through California’s coastal jewel box. Few, however, carry a gravitational pull quite like Billy F.… Continue reading Grit, Grease, and Texas Blues: Billy F. Gibbons Brings Texas Heat to the Lobero
“Keep Your Eyes Open” Some songs don’t wait for hindsight. They arrive with their sleeves already rolled up—built for the moment you’re standing in, not the one you’ll remember later. That’s exactly the feeling behind Railroad Earth’s new single, “Keep Your Eyes Open,” a release that lands with uncommon clarity during the band’s 25th anniversary… Continue reading A Song for Right Now: Railroad Earth’s “Keep Your Eyes Open”
Lotus | Denver, Colorado | January 16th, 2026 | photos by Elliot Engebretson Lotus has evolved steadily over the years, shape-shifting through successive eras of technology while always staying ahead of the curve. What was once a melodic, earthy up-and-comer in the jamtronica scene has grown into an energetic powerhouse for jam and electronic fans… Continue reading Lotus Explore Space, Sound, and Rhythm at Cervantes Ballroom
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead | Capitol Theatre | Port Chester, NY | January 18th, 2026 | photos by Gabriel David Barkin Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) played three nights at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY this past weekend. So what else is new? With exceptions for the Covid years, JRAD has played… Continue reading A JRAD’ical Weekend at The Cap
Brian Stormwind and Mike Bailey | Deadbeat | The Bull Run, Shirley, MA — Saturday, January 10, 2026 | photos by Scott Kepnes As DeadBeat, joined by special guests Mark Karan and Wally Ingram, prepared to take the stage for their annual cancer benefit on Saturday, January 10, the evening was about to take a… Continue reading DeadBeat with Mark Karan & Wally Ingram Honor Bob Weir at Bull Run Benefit
PHOTOGRAPHER Sean S. Reiter | Chloe Weir, Natascha Weir, and Monet Weir I only met Bob Weir once. And really, it’s a stretch to say I even “met” him. I was sharing a joint with a friend in a hallway backstage at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, and Bob (who was one of… Continue reading Homecoming: A Tribute to Bobby Weir in San Francisco (and Everywhere)
“We’re not related through blood, but we are related through shared experiences that have depth far beyond what most families have, because we live a life that has a depth of experience that goes a lot deeper than most people ever get to.” — Bob Weir As the Homecoming preparations unfold, so do my memories.… Continue reading Related Through Shared Experience: A Celebration of Bob Weir at Garcia’s Chicago
