In terms of pure musicianship – the ability to play or sing well, both technically and expressively – the individual members of the Tedeschi Trucks Band are each gifted, seasoned and professional. Some, most obviously Derek Trucks himself, ascend to a level of artistry that transcends mere training and practice. They are accomplished, but more… Continue reading Tedeschi Trucks Band | The Greek Theatre | 8/19/22
In today’s flashy, tech-y, trend-addicted, junk-the-old/jack-in-the-new pop music culture, it is ever-so-fashionable to throw dirt on the coffins of guitar-based rock ‘n’roll bands and not even toss a funeral rose. Whether you stumble into them in online music reviews and blogs, People magazine, or even Rolling Stone, you can read the dismissals practically every day.… Continue reading Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs Achieve Spontaneous Human ‘Combustion'
Denver, Colorado continues to be one of the country’s musical meccas for touring acts, consistently hosting some of music’s most exciting and influential artists on a weekly basis. From legends like Widespread Panic and Phish, to up-and-coming artists looking to make an impact on the scene, Colorado remains a top priority for all bands… Continue reading Neighbor | Cervantes’ Other Side | 8/13/22
Tea Leaf Green celebrated twenty five years as a band this past week with a four night East coast run that began in Bridgeport, CT at the Park City Music Hall. The band hasn’t played on the East coast since 2018, and the Leafers, also known as Tea Leaf Green fans, were certainly eager to… Continue reading Tea Leaf Green | Park City Music Hall | 8/11/2022
On August 14th, Los Angeles independent radio darling KCRW presented a curated evening of music at the storied Hollywood Bowl. Despite the event being billed as part of KCRW’s “World Festival,” the music presented was uniquely American, with blues, soul, funk, R&B, and classic Americana all well-represented. First up was Celisse, the mononymic rising star… Continue reading KCRW’s “World Festival” | Hollywood Bowl | 8/14/22
Goose returned to The Chrysalis at Merriweather Park for round two last Saturday, and delivered dark, raging jams for a very packed crowd. This was the second time the Connecticut based squad played in this tranquil, natural environment that contains an artistic stage designed to meld with the surroundings. This band continues to grow their… Continue reading Goose | The Chrysalis at Merriweather Park | 8/13/2022
When Gov’t Mule announced earlier this year that it would have Oteil and Friends opening shows Aug. 11 at the Roadrunner in Boston and Aug. 13 at the Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, the mind reeled with the possibilities of what to expect. Gov’t Mule co-founder and jam-world guitar god Warren Haynes and bassist… Continue reading Gov’t Mule with Oteil & Friends | Roadrunner | 8/11/22
Goose, the head turning indie jam rock squad from Connecticut who recently sold out Radio City Music Hall in New York City, kicked off the second leg of their stacked summer tour at The Chrysalis in Merriweather Park. Located in Columbia, MD, this was the first time Goose had played in this innovative space. The… Continue reading Goose | The Chrysalis at Merriweather Park | 8/12/2022
The Infamous Stringdusters are Andy Hall (dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle) and Travis Book (bass). This extremely talented group of players and singers have been very busy touring major festivals releasing new music and making lots of people very happy in the process. The new music mentioned is the band’s… Continue reading The Infamous Stringdusters | The Mishawaka | 8/12/22
The musical chemistry between Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi is undeniable, bubbling over with an unparalleled creativity, passion and an innate ability to shake an audience to their core. The husband/wife duo first came together as Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi’s Soul Stew Revival in 2007, before forming what’s now known as the Tedeschi Trucks… Continue reading Tedeschi Trucks Band + Los Lobos | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 7/30/22
