While the San Francisco Bay Area might have some mighty fine music venues in the present, there are fewer that remain from the city’s bright musical past. One of the few that’s stood the test of time is The Warfield. Right off of Market Street, adjacent to downtown’s Tenderloin neighborhood, it’s hard to tell the… Continue reading Melvin Seals | The Warfield | SF | Review
Denver was the site of the tour closer for Phish‘s quirky bass player’s solo project. The ever evolving creative genius put together his phinest lineup to tour with and flex his creative juices that seem to ooze out of him constantly whether it is making music or film or photography. He is an innovator, and… Continue reading Mike Gordon | The Gothic Theatre | Review
Since the early 2000’s Particle has been breaking down the barriers between the Jam and EDM genres to define new sounds. Out of this effort has come a new genre of music that we know as jamtronica or livetronica. This signature sound combines elements of Electronica, Funk, and Rock with a heavy emphasis on improvisation… Continue reading Particle | Rex Theater | 2/13/16 | Review
The Nashville-based Wood Brothers fashioned an alternatively raucous and introspective set last month (1/29) at the McDonald Theatre (Eugene, OR), displaying both their folksy, acoustic-blues roots and some expansive new growth. The Wood Brothers have developed a reputation for purveying a high-proof blend of primarily acoustic, American folk sounds. Their best songs radiate the same… Continue reading The Wood Brothers | 1/29/16 | Review
The spotlight shines bright on those for whom it shines, and for some artists, a single misstep or fall can all but extinguish their spirit. Then there is the phoenix. Born in flames, it lives and dies in flames before a moment of stillness. Where only ash remains, smoke returns and the phoenix is returned,… Continue reading Matisyahu | Santa Cruz, CA | Review
Terrapin Flyer have long been respected for their Grateful Dead interpretations and their tendency to team up with impressive members of the extended Dead family. The Chicago cover group hit Portland’s Star Theatre February 11 as part of a Mardi Gras Tour, presented by the Grateful Web and day-glo’d by the Merry Pranksters, with old… Continue reading Terrapin Flyer | Portland | 2/7/16 | Review
Thirty minutes before show time on February 9, the musicians had all arrived at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, California, but band leader Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz was not finished prepping. Backstage, Lebo, bass player Steve Adams, and a three-piece brass section worked on a special arrangement of “China Cat Sunflower” that sounded like a tie-dyed… Continue reading Mardi Gras sounds take over Terrapin
Dr. Dog has emerged from The Psychedelic Swamp in the San Francisco Bay Area, and hit the road hard. Appearing at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA on Sunday January 31 for the third stop on a North American tour that runs through late March, Dr. Dog is giving their freshman recording effort new life.… Continue reading Dr. Dog | The Catalyst | 1/30/16 | Review
The members of the Disco Biscuits>, Tom Hamilton, and Mike Greenfield have in some way, shape, or form been dominating the music world for the past few years. Without even touring heavily or touring with several different bands, this group of musicians has been drawing a deserved amount of attention nationwide. After seeing Lotus and… Continue reading Electron | The Gothic Theatre | Review
Stick Figure is no longer a one-man reggae act from Massachusetts. In the midst of a headlining tour that’s seen sold out shows at every turn, the five piece band revolving around the music of Scott Woodruff is turning up the heat. Following shows in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins, the gang descended upon The… Continue reading Stick Figure | The Gothic Theatre | Review
