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
There’s something irresistible about the Infamous Stringdusters. Their ebullient enthusiasm and riveting musicianship completely overwhelmed the packed house at Eugene’s (Ore.) HiFi Lounge on March 8. The Stringdusters performed two invigorating sets of their distinctively expansive, new grass music and beguiled the enthusiastic crowd. They produced a bona fide ball, flooding the small venue with… Continue reading Infamous Stringdusters | HiFi Lounge | 3/8/18
Backed by a varying procession of Bay Area players, Paige Clem led an epic CD-release party for her outstanding new album, “Firefly,” at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, California, on March 9. Clem, an engaging and talented San Francisco-based songwriter, singer, and guitar player, had plenty of prominent Bay Area musicians on hand to make… Continue reading Paige Clem record release party @ Terrapin Crossroads
There are three key fundamental elements to a superior live music experience. The band, the crowd, and the space. Sure, there are factors from the outside like weather, parking, a potential Shakedown Street, and maybe even lame small-town cops. But it’s the first three that bring it all together. Two veteran acts co-billed a doubleheader… Continue reading Greyboy Allstars and Mike Dillon Band | GAMH
