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Trombone Shorty | BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Festival | 9/18/2021

Trombone Shorty closed out the annual BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Festival with the high energy New Orleans flavor that he is known for. The weather cooperated and yielded a thoroughly enjoyable evening for all fans in attendance. Trombone Shorty was supported by the indie pop group MICHELLE and jazz vocalist Lady Blackbird. BRIC’s Celebrate Brooklyn Festival… Continue reading Trombone Shorty | BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn Festival | 9/18/2021

Angels in Atlanta

Grounded by the pandemic, it had been a long time since I took to the air when I departed out of Philly for Labor Day weekend. Destination? Atlanta. Reason? A homecoming/reunion concert featuring Atlanta sons, brothers Chris and Rich Robinson and their band, the Black Crowes. To be honest, I had some reservations about my… Continue reading Angels in Atlanta

Jackson Browne & Leslie Mendelson | Vina Robles Amphitheatre | 9/8/21

Iconic singer-songwriter Jackson Browne played his first post-pandemic concerts in Santa Barbara as part of a mini warm-up tour before launching into a national co-headline tour with James Taylor. The long-time Santa Barbara County resident first played the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sunday, September 5th, and the venue’s first live music event since before the… Continue reading Jackson Browne & Leslie Mendelson | Vina Robles Amphitheatre | 9/8/21

Dead & Company | Cincinnati, OH | Sept. 11, 2021

Dead and Company returned to Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio last weekend for a Saturday night show that was one for the books. Great weather, perfect music, and a welcoming and happy crowd were just the right ingredients to make the perfect cocktail of a concert. To make things better, drummer Mickey Hart was… Continue reading Dead & Company | Cincinnati, OH | Sept. 11, 2021

Michael Franti & Spearhead | McMenamins Edgefield | 9/11/21

As part of their Good Day For A Good Day World Tour, Michael Franti & Spearhead made their way to the McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon summer concert series on September 11, and their ability to thrill and energize the fans was on point. Following a lively set from North Carolina indie rock-reggae band Of… Continue reading Michael Franti & Spearhead | McMenamins Edgefield | 9/11/21

Dopapod | Brooklyn Bowl | 9/10/2021

Dopapod started their 2021 fall tour with a bang last Friday night at the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY. The Brooklyn based quartet was all smiles as they delivered two sets of tasty originals and covers, including a few rarities. Friday night’s performance marked the third show at the Brooklyn since the start of the… Continue reading Dopapod | Brooklyn Bowl | 9/10/2021

Punk Rock Prevails at Vina Robles Amphitheater

Three generations of Punk Rock music fans gathered at Vina Robles Amphitheater on August 18th, many dressed in full punk regalia, for a trio of crowd-pleasing performances. The three bands appearing represented three different eras of the punk genre and were all met with an enthusiastic response from the multigenerational crowd. Vina Robles, the most… Continue reading Punk Rock Prevails at Vina Robles Amphitheater

Phish | Dick's Sporting Goods Park | 9/3/21

Phish just wrapped up their annual three-night run at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park just north of Denver. Playing to near capacity audiences, the jam band jesters brought out the goods in spades with a combinations of bust outs, covers, and some serious jams. This year also marked the ten-year anniversary since JEMP began playing the… Continue reading Phish | Dick's Sporting Goods Park | 9/3/21

Twiddle | Stanhope House | 9/4/2021

Labor Day weekend arrived with a stellar performance by jam rocker’s Twiddle at the Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ. Despite technical difficulties that abridged the outdoor performance, the band delivered their signature improvisation, positive vibes and several notable covers. This included an impromptu acoustic set to finish out the night inside the Stanhope House after… Continue reading Twiddle | Stanhope House | 9/4/2021

The Black Crowes | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 8/30/21

In November of 2019, Chris and Rich Robinson announced that in 2020, the two would reunite and bring the rock and roll force of The Black Crowes on a cross-country tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the group’s inaugural powerhouse album Shake Your Money Maker. The tour was to cover the continental United States… Continue reading The Black Crowes | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 8/30/21