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
At one point during his two-plus hour concert on a pristine evening, the last day of summer, Mark Knopfler took some time to banter with the sold-out audience at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. “I love playing here. I’ve played here many times. I have often thought about retiring in recent years,” the 70-year-old… Continue reading Mark Knopfler | Greek Theatre | 9/22/19
In the midst of their 25th anniversary year, The String Cheese Incident took a wise approach at arranging a hefty year of touring. Playing mini runs and hitting some of their storied spots without the strains of a nineteen-city summer or fall tour. For Cheese, the last few years have clarified to the band and… Continue reading The String Cheese Incident | Fox Theater | 10/5/19
The highly anticipated sophomore album from psychedelic progressive bluegrass pioneer, Billy Strings, arrived when the clock struck midnight on September 27th, 2019. Two years after the release of his debut album, Turmoil and Tinfoil, which turned the bluegrass community upside down, the 14-track expedition through bluegrass, rock, and psychedelia dubbed Home landed just hours after… Continue reading Billy Strings | "Home" | Review
Steve Kimock and Friends wrapped up their mini-tour of the Northeast Saturday night to a sold-out Ardmore Music Hall just outside Philadelphia. The night was started by Hayley Jane (Hayley Jane and the Primates) performing a solo acoustic set as the crowd worked their way in off the streets. By the time her set was… Continue reading Steve Kimock & Friends | Ardmore Music Hall | 9/28/19
Amid a brief West Coast stint, Bob Weir and Wolf Bros graced the newly rebranded Oxbow RiverStage in Napa, California last Saturday. The trio led by the legendary guitarist and bandleader alongside constant collaborator Jay Lane on drums and prestigious producer/bassist Don Was has deservingly garnered an attentive following of its own. For many Bobby… Continue reading Bob Weir and Wolf Bros | Oxbow Riverstage | 9/21/19
Tash Sultana, a newfound global sensation, just performed her grandest North American headlining show to date at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Tash’s performance featured her immense instrumental talent and world-class looping and electronic skills. This show at Red Rocks was live recorded to be further featured in a behind-the-scenes look at Tash’s musical career.… Continue reading Tash Sultana | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 9/25/19
