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Queens of the Stone Age Deliver Theatrical, Haunting Show at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre

Queens of the Stone Age Deliver Theatrical, Haunting Show at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre

On a crisp evening in Santa Barbara, the iconic Arlington Theatre set the stage for an electrifying performance by Queens of the Stone Age, with rising star Paris Jackson opening the night. The venue’s nostalgic charm, adorned with stunning Moorish architecture, created an intimate atmosphere that resonated with a crowd eager for a night of… Continue reading Queens of the Stone Age Deliver Theatrical, Haunting Show at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre

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Spafford Melt the Winter Chill with Two Stunning Sets at Bell’s Eccentric Café

Spafford Melt the Winter Chill with Two Stunning Sets at Bell’s Eccentric Café

Brian Moss | Spafford | photos by Dan Ward Winter isn’t fooling around tonight. Single-digit temperatures and black-ice conditions threaten to lock down the city and leave us stranded in our homes. But tonight, Spafford is playing two sets at Bell’s Eccentric Café. Spafford—known for their laid-back jazzy grooves and inspired original works—is too enticing… Continue reading Spafford Melt the Winter Chill with Two Stunning Sets at Bell’s Eccentric Café

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Leftover Salmon | Boulder Theater | 11/29/2025

Leftover Salmon | Boulder Theater | 11/29/2025

Leftover Salmon + friends | Boulder, CO | November 29th, 2025 – photos by Elliot Engebretson Leftover Salmon’s return to the Boulder Theater on November 29th carried the kind of anticipation that only builds around a band with deep local roots and 35 years of playing music together. Leftover Salmon have been part of Colorado’s… Continue reading Leftover Salmon | Boulder Theater | 11/29/2025

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Railroad Earth Horn O’Plenty returns to the Burg

Railroad Earth Horn O’Plenty returns to the Burg

Railroad Earth | Sherman Theater | November 29th, 2025 – photos by Patrick Giblin Railroad Earth returned to East Stroudsburg this Thanksgiving weekend for their beloved Horn O’ Plenty celebration, once again filling the Sherman Theater with deep jams, earthy grooves, and the unmistakable communal spirit that has defined this tradition for years. From the… Continue reading Railroad Earth Horn O’Plenty returns to the Burg

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Dark Star Orchestra Brings Alaska 1980 to Penn’s Peak

Dark Star Orchestra Brings Alaska 1980 to Penn’s Peak

Rob Eaton, Skip, and Rob Barraco, DSO | November 26th, 2025 – photos by Patrick Giblin Dark Star Orchestra returned to the mountaintop sanctuary of Penn’s Peak on November 26, 2025 for their annual holiday-week celebration, and once again the room proved to be the perfect vessel for a deep dive into Grateful Dead history.… Continue reading Dark Star Orchestra Brings Alaska 1980 to Penn’s Peak

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Jorma Kaukonen Celebrates 85th Birthday at Carnegie Hall

Jorma Kaukonen Celebrates 85th Birthday at Carnegie Hall

Photo(s) by Vernon Webb On Saturday night, Grammy-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen celebrated his 85th birthday with a special performance at Carnegie Hall. The event brought together an exceptional lineup of longtime collaborators and friends, including Steve Earle, Larry Campbell, Teresa Campbell, Ross Garren, Justin Guip, and G.E. Smith. The evening… Continue reading Jorma Kaukonen Celebrates 85th Birthday at Carnegie Hall

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Ethereal Indie Pop at Its Finest: ‘Violet’ by Priscilla Sab

Ethereal Indie Pop at Its Finest: ‘Violet’ by Priscilla Sab

“Violet” Priscilla Sabourin returns with “Violet,” a single inspired by her love for the Boxcar Children series and her deep connection to nature. Released on November 14th, 2025, the track showcases Sab’s signature indie pop style, with her heartfelt vocals, ethereal harmonies, and whimsically energetic instrumentals that evoke sunlight filtering through forest trees, shimmering over… Continue reading Ethereal Indie Pop at Its Finest: ‘Violet’ by Priscilla Sab

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Chali 2na and Cut Chemist Rock Brooklyn Bowl With a Partners in Rhyme Hip-Hop Celebration

Chali 2na and Cut Chemist Rock Brooklyn Bowl With a Partners in Rhyme Hip-Hop Celebration

Cut Chemist + Chali 2na | Brooklyn Bowl | November 20, 2025 | photos by Jamie Huenefeld/Killahwave On November 20, Chali 2na and Cut Chemist turned the glorious Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY into a Jurassic 5–flavored block party, blending golden-era hip-hop, deep-crate DJ wizardry, and pure nostalgia for a room of energized fans. The… Continue reading Chali 2na and Cut Chemist Rock Brooklyn Bowl With a Partners in Rhyme Hip-Hop Celebration

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Bertha … Come Around Here … More

Bertha … Come Around Here … More

BERTHA: Grateful Drag | Great American Music Hall | San Francisco, CA | November 21st, 2025 – photos by Gabriel David Barkin It’s not schtick. Bertha, almost certainly the world’s first and only drag queen Grateful Dead cover band, is the real deal. They’re in the upper echelon of Dead tribute bands when it comes… Continue reading Bertha … Come Around Here … More

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Not Your Grandfather’s Bluegrass — Kitchen Dwellers & Them Coulee Boys in Pilsen

Not Your Grandfather’s Bluegrass — Kitchen Dwellers & Them Coulee Boys in Pilsen

Kitchen Dwellers | Thalia Hall | Chicago, IL – photos by Dan Ward Tonight, I’m headed to Pilsen—not the Pilsen of the Czech Republic, but Chicago’s Lower West Side, specifically Thalia Hall. Built by Czech immigrants and modeled after a Prague opera house, it sits like a time capsule—familiar yet evolving. The perfect setting for… Continue reading Not Your Grandfather’s Bluegrass — Kitchen Dwellers & Them Coulee Boys in Pilsen

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