Earlier this month, Railroad Earth, stopped in Portland, Oregon for two fantastic performances. The band delivered energized shows at the Roseland Theater on 1/13 and Doug Fir on 1/14. The Doug Fir show, the second of gigs, was a tiny, intimate venue and sold out. The crowd anticipated a memorable performance, and the band delivered.… Continue reading Railroad Earth | The Doug Fir | 1/14/18
Critically acclaimed husband & wife duo Shovels & Rope will bring a special performance to Boulder Theater on March 9 as part of their intimate spring tour. “An Evening With Shovels & Rope” is a limited run of shows specially curated for smaller, more intimate venues that allow the band to take their time and… Continue reading An Evening With Shovels & Rope At Boulder Theater On 3/9
Just a couple of weeks into 2018, Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, California, hosted its first House Party of the year with legendary proprietor Phil Lesh and his Terrapin Family Band performing three sets, each with its own guest guitarist, in the intimate bar/restaurant. For the ageless Lesh, who will celebrate his 78th birthday in… Continue reading Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band | 1/15/18 | Review
A snowy Chicago evening at the Concord Music Hall showcased The Devil Makes Three with opening act Roebuck on January 12th, 2018. The Concord has a gentleman’s club swanky kind of vibe happening. The animal print and gold leaf wallpaper were entirely in line with Roebuck, and the Ruin & Redemption feel of DM3’s last… Continue reading The Devil Makes Three | Concord Music Hall | Review
Railroad Earth‘s, “Captain Nowhere,” falls like a beautiful tear on the tumultuous face of humanity. Exposing a wonderful maturity throughout, Todd, Tim, John, Andy, and Andrew each freely offer one another all the space they need to create a multidimensional experience, while at the same time bringing about a singular effect. I marveled over, and… Continue reading Railroad Earth | “Captain Nowhere” | Review
Their namesake from front singer, and San Diego native Dorothy Martin, drew a full house of lock-step fans on this bone-chilling Midwest night. With nothing shy of a frenzied dancing, singing and cheering in the house, Dorothy – lead vocals, Jason Ganberg – drums, Nick Maybury – guitar, Eli Wulfmeier – guitar, and Eliot Lorango… Continue reading Dorothy Freedom Tour 2018
In the wake of California’s largest wildfire in modern history, Carpinteria’s own Dishwalla played a sold-out concert at the Alcazar Theatre. Formerly known as the Carpinteria Plaza Playhouse Theater, the gem of a venue, with accidental perfect acoustics has returned to its original name, Alcazar Theatre. Carpinteria Community Theatre Inc. who runs the venue renamed… Continue reading Dishwalla | Alcazar Theatre | Carpinteria, CA
Two progressive bluegrass titans shared a co-billing last weekend at The UC Theatre in Berkeley, California. Infamous Stringdusters hosted a diverse two-night run beginning last Thursday with Keller Williams and Grateful Gospel. Fans that evening were treated to an array of Grateful Dead classics augmented by a joint group of Keller and the Dusters. The… Continue reading Salmon & The Stringdusters | Berkeley, CA
On December 27, SiriusXM presented The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks! Tour at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Throughout his career, Setzer‘s innovative and daring musical styles have single-handedly resurrected two forgotten genres of music (rockabilly in the ’80’s and swing in the ’90’s). The opening act of the night, the quintet known as The… Continue reading Brian Setzer Orchestra Celebrates 14th Annual Christmas Rocks!
Just before the flames and smoke of the massive Thomas fire put a damper on the Christmas spirit in Santa Barbara County, pop singer Jewel brought her real-life musical family to the Chumash Casino. The special Christmas concert featured the veteran performer singing traditional Christmas songs as well as some of her biggest hits. The… Continue reading Jewel | Chumash Casino Resort | Review
