With Wavy Gravy, Bob Weir, and Steve Kimock as its star personalities on May 6, and Wavy’s Camp Winnarainbow the recipient of the evening’s proceeds, the intimate event at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California, exuded a friends and family vibe. And there was cake! The evening began with a screening of Wavy… Continue reading Steve Kimock & Friends | Sweetwater Music Hall | 5/6/18
In 2002 Sum 41 released their career-defining LP “Does This Look Infected?” and took the world by storm. The merit of this album is widely celebrated, as you would be hard-pressed to find a fan of the genre who couldn’t give you a “Sum 41 Salute” without missing a beat. Going gold in America, and… Continue reading Sum 41 | Warfield Theatre | Review
Rock guitar legends Dave Navarro and Billy Morrison assembled a small army of some of their most iconic rock acquaintances for a benefit concert at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, April 16. The pair organized the Above Ground concert to raise funds and awareness for MusiCares foundation, which provides support and community services to… Continue reading Benefit Brings Out Rock Royalty @ the Belasco Theater
During the middle of his headlining set at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan on Thursday night, Dave Davies dedicated a song to “My brother Raymond” which included the lyrics “In my heart I’m just a boy, just a boy, just a boy.” This is from his latest release, last year’s “Open Road,” a collaboration with… Continue reading Dave Davies of The Kinks live at Genesse Theatre
Fresh off the release of their Shapeshifter 1: Construct EP and riding a train hell-bent on metamorphosis, New York’s mesmerizing instrumental quartet TAUK took over Denver’s Ogden Theatre this past weekend, showcasing their unique ability to blend elements of jazz, rock, and funk to captivate the minds of audiences across the country. With complex compositions,… Continue reading TAUK | Ogden Theatre | 4/7/18
Delivering a compelling foot-stomping performance that was equal parts hootenanny and joyful revival, The Avett Brothers again conquered Sacramento on March 30. The sold-out crowd of 2,400 at the downtown Community Center Theatre was on its feet most of the night, reveling in the experience, singing along with myriad lyric phrases that resonated personally with… Continue reading The Avett Brothers | Community Center Theater | 3/30/18
About two years ago, I heard my first BIG Something song. It was an unforgettable moment when the song “Undertow” played on the radio station “Jam On,” on Sirius XM. I remember thinking they were going to become something big. From then on, my obsession with this unique funk, rock, jam group grew tremendously. BIG… Continue reading BIG Something | Bluebird Theatre | 3/29/18
The show wasn’t billed as “An Evening with Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams,” but that’s exactly what Saturday’s show at Boston’s City Winery was – no opening act and an intimate show full of stories, explanations of how songs came about, and of course wonderful music. Husband/wife Americana duo Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams have… Continue reading Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams | City Winery Boston | 3/31/18
The Infamous Stringdusters-mid-stride a strong driving, country-wide, Grammy inspired tour-came rolling through Portland’s Crystal Ballroom breathing fire March 9th, and smoked the house. With the Stringdusters receiving well-deserved coverage from news media, music magazines, professional writers and PR firms, Grateful Web looked to the fan for the “real story.” I recently contacted Gail Lordi, whom… Continue reading Infamous Stringdusters | Crystal Ballroom | 3/9/18
Celebrating Phil Lesh… May as well been my birthday because we were the ones who received the gift. On this night, the music was just so special, the energy beyond amazing, and the feeling was indescribable. As you entered the theater, you were given a postcard which had instructions for the “cue” for when to… Continue reading Phil Lesh’s 78th Birthday | Capitol Theater
