Schmilco may be the best name possible for Wilco’s newest album. While this is a Wilco album, obviously, you wouldn’t know that unless you really listened hard. Gone are a lot of the fuzzy guitars and experimentation of the last few records, in favor of stripped down, folk-y music that is played simply, yet rather… Continue reading Wilco | 'Schmilco' | Review
On Wednesday, August 31, quintessential rock and roll pioneers YES descended from their London based headspace and gave The Mountain Winery of Saratoga, CA a theatrical spectacle to remember. YES is a long and far cry away from their original 1968 lineup and these days is made up of Geoff Downes, the former key-stroker for… Continue reading YES | Mountain Winery | 8/31/16 | Review
On a slightly slow Friday night in August, National Park Radio and a handful of other musicians put on a fantastic show on a small stage at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville, AR. The evening’s sounds ranged from beautiful ballads presented by opening act Willi Carlisle to the smooth bluegrass from National Park Radio. The… Continue reading National Park Radio | Fayetteville | Review
There is nothing better than summer nights spent with good friends and great music, dancing all night long through the gentle warm rains and colorful sunsets and forgetting every care in the world. There is something about Nashville that brings some form of nostalgia for a simpler time, where things move slower, and smiles from… Continue reading Umphrey's McGee | Nashville, TN | Review
Guitar icons Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy have drastically differing backgrounds and history, yet the two fared perfectly in a double bill for an extensive U.S. Summer tour that just made its way through the West Coast. Beck is hailed as one of the finest guitar innovators in history, as member of the Yardbirds (amongst… Continue reading Jeff Beck + Buddy Guy | Mountain Winery
After a successful summer tour, Dead & Company brought the season to a joyous close on Saturday night at Shoreline Amphitheatre, only two days ahead of what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 74th birthday. The soul of The Grateful Dead lives on in Dead & Company, primarily through original members Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and… Continue reading Dead and Company | Shoreline | Review
On a perfect summer day in Colorado, there may be no better place to spend one’s time then Red Rocks Amphitheater with the reggae legendary band the Wailers and one of funk’s most invigorating bands, Lettuce. These two musical powerhouses always leave their crowds satisfied. This year, Lettuce was even better than they were last… Continue reading Lettuce & The Wailers | Red Rocks | Review
Veteran jam-masters, The String Cheese Incident checked into Eugene’s (Ore.) Cuthbert Amphitheater for a pair of reliably freaky shows, though the first night’s performance was the juicier, more driven and musically intriguing offering. Those present on Saturday were treated to the Cheese at their mind bending best. Sunday’s show was solid, but on Saturday, SCI… Continue reading The String Cheese Incident | Eugene | July 2016
Outside Lands is in its 9th year but you wouldn’t know to look at it. In some ways it feels like a brand new festival, while in others it’s clear that it’s far from amateur. The smooth operations, from getting fans through the gate without much wait to having eco-friendly workers to help navigate which… Continue reading Outside Lands 2016 | Review and Photos
The Avett Brothers have been making their way across the nation on tour for their ninth studio album, True Sadness, and will soon be stopping at Sonoma State University to perform under the stars. The band will take the stage at the University’s Weill Hall + Lawn at the Green Music Center on Thursday September… Continue reading Avett Brothers | Sonoma State | Preview
