Is LaMP jazz? Funk? Rock? This fusion of drums, Hammond organ, and electric guitar may be difficult to define, but the jammy supergroup left no uncertainty in anyone’s mind at their appearances in Petaluma and Berkeley on Thursday and Friday evenings, respectively. Asses were kicked, names were taken, fun was had. LaMP describes itself as… Continue reading Supergroup LaMP Turns On the Power in the Bay Area
By the time Robin Trower shuffled onstage at Ventura Music Hall Monday night, the crowd was already reverent—a sea of fans clutching pints and Bridge of Sighs memories on vinyl. Just blocks from the Pacific, the 800-capacity hall felt like the ideal setting for the British blues legend: a restored brick-and-wood space with warm acoustics,… Continue reading Robin Trower at Ventura Music Hall: Still Bending Notes Toward the Divine
With their latest release, Strange Machines transform their live energy into a studio flame, delivering a record that burns with funk, groove, and raw rock energy. The Boston-born, New England–based band has made their mark on the East Coast jam scene with their vibrant live shows and a sound that blends many genres into something… Continue reading Strange Machines Stoke the Fire with New Album Playing With Fire
The calendar said fall had arrived, but the weather was still hot and dry. Benton Harbor had traded beach towels and flip-flops for pumpkins and ghosts. The Livery embraced the spirit of harvest time, putting away the light pilsners and bringing out the Märzen. Brendan Bayliss headed to Benton Harbor knowing The Livery had great… Continue reading Where Music and Friendship Collide: Brendan Bayliss & Andy Frasco Unfiltered at The Livery
Brother’s Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith are out on the road performing their unique style of amplified folk-rock magic. On this tour, they are performing as a duo, presenting new and older songs representing many different eras of their musical journey. With their new album about to drop on October 11th, titled Oh Brother, it seems… Continue reading Dawes Duo | Washington’s | 10/5/2025
Goose played their first show ever at the Allianz Amphitheater at Rivermont in Richmond, VA, nestled by the James River, on October 2nd, 2025. The brand-new 7,500-capacity venue is wrapping up its first concert season by hosting two nights of the indie groove quartet. Their show included a first-time-played cover, “Chocolate Town” by Ween, as… Continue reading Goose Makes Their Allianz Amphitheater Debut With “Chocolate Town,” Funk, and Ferocity
When a song is born from a tragedy, it carries more than the melody; it carries memory. Andrew Scotchie‘s upcoming single “Neighbor” clocks in at three minutes and twelve seconds, a sparkling testament to community resilience and the hope that can rise after disaster. Released around the one-year mark of Hurricane Helene, this track looks… Continue reading Turning Strangers Into Neighbors: Andrew Scotchie Finds Light After Helene
Grand Rapids is hopping today. Michigan’s second-largest city is hosting its local art fair, Art Prize. Throughout the city, venues are open to the public with various forms of art on display. Tonight, the city has also closed Monroe Street for an artist market. Outside the BOB, a local hot spot across from the Van… Continue reading Grand Rapids Music Scene Shines with Tropidelic, Grieves, and Artikal Sound System
Goose celebrated their 11-year anniversary with a milestone performance at PNC Music Pavilion, joined by supporting act Penelope Road. Charlotte’s biggest amphitheater, with a capacity of 19,500, became the perfect stage for a night that felt both historic and deeply personal. Despite threats of rain and storms, fans poured in early for the pre-show ritual… Continue reading Goose Celebrate 11-Year Anniversary with Historic PNC Music Pavilion Show in Charlotte
The indie-groove jam-rock artist Goose returned for round two at the ornate Louisville Palace Theatre on September 24, 2025, and did not disappoint. A five-song second set was highlighted by My Morning Jacket guitarist and frontman Jim James sitting in to play his solo tune, “State Of The Art (A.E.I.O.U.).” They also played a number… Continue reading Goose and Jim James Deliver an Unforgettable Night Two at Louisville Palace
