The final show of ‘The Last Waltz Tour’ was held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 and featured special guest Robbie Robertson sans Turkey dinner for all. The 2019 tour honored The Band’s iconic 1976 Thanksgiving Day farewell concert at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. Robertson, the lead guitarist… Continue reading The Last Waltz | Bridgestone Arena | 11/23/19
Last weekend, the legendary jam band Zero concluded a prolific 35th anniversary run aptly named “Back to Zero.” Core members Steve Kimock, Greg Anton, Pete Sears, Melvin Seals, and Hadi Al-Saddoon were joined by friends and family for an invigorating reunion that pleased newer fans and decade-spanning devotees alike. After a stop in Healdsburg, California,… Continue reading Zero | Great American Music Hall | 11/22/19
Zero, starring co-founders Steve Kimock (vast array of guitars) and Greg Anton (drums/rhythmic wizardry), opened a four-show Zero-revival run on November 20 with two sets of compelling songs and ethereal jamming. This incarnation of the band, which was established in the early 1980s, included Melvin Seals (keyboards), Pete Sears (bass, backing vocals), Hadi Al-Saadoon (trumpet,… Continue reading Zero | Raven Performing Arts Theater | 11/20/19
Have you ever had those pinch-me moments at a concert? The music is just so dang good that you can’t believe your eyes (or ears). This is what happened to me on Friday night. Let’s rewind to November 25, 1976, on Thanksgiving Eve. The iconic group, The Band, were joined by Eric Clapton, Neil Young,… Continue reading The Last Waltz | Tower Theater | 11/15/19
On Sunday, November 3, 2019, Tom Constanten, Grateful Dead keys player from late 1968- early 1970, brought his Live Dead ’69 celebration to the Ardmore Music Hall just outside of Philadelphia. Comprised of Slick Aguilar (Jefferson Starship/David Crosby Band) and Mark Karan (RatDog/Other Ones) trading spots on lead and rhythm guitar, Robin Sylvester (RatDog) on… Continue reading Live Dead ’69 | Ardmore Music Hall | 11/3/19
The Infamous Stringdusters have had quite the substantial last week or so, starting off with their Halloween escapades at the beginning of last weekend in which they were able to jam with none other than G. Love of Special Sauce. This past Monday night, the band was featured as part of the incredible celebration What… Continue reading Infamous Stringdusters | Wall St Theater | 11/3/19
Hot Tuna is not just a concert but also an event. Folks can categorize their music as Blues, Folk, Psychedelic, Americana, or Blues Rock and they would all be right. I have been fortunate to have been listening to Hot Tuna since I was a youth. I have seen Jorma and Jack play electric, acoustic,… Continue reading Hot Tuna | McDonald Theatre | 9/15/19
Premiere Connecticut jam and jazz fusion bands Eggy and Zillawatt teamed up Thursday night for a Halloween show in Worcester, MA, bringing between the pair of them an evening full of creative, festive, and most definitely funky jams to regionally famous venue Electric Haze. The top of the evening saw a special opening acoustic set… Continue reading Eggy + Zillawatt | Electric Haze | Review
Historically, Legend is born out of greatness but rarely does greatness follow legend and the saga of The High Hawks is one such lore that has only just begun. The namesake is said to be inspired by a journey to a sacred space by a lone traveler who summits a mountainous apex whereupon, prepared to… Continue reading The High Hawks | Aggie Theatre | 10/20/19
Greeted at the door, we were taken to our seats right up front for this fancy evening out on the town. City Winery has amazing food, locally sourced wine, and most importantly, excellent acoustic sound. The room is built for intimate music and cozy experiences. Cozy is the way to politely say tight quarters. When… Continue reading Chicago Farmer + Althea Grace | City Winery Chicago | 10/3/19
