Natalie Cressman is a beautiful trombone player, composer, and vocal prodigy that has a long history already in her short life. As a longtime Phish fan, I started seeing her perform with Trey Anastasio Band many years ago. From that, I discovered her individual talents, and learned about her rich music history. Both her mother… Continue reading Natalie Cressman | Baur’s | Review
It’s a little bit strange that in 2015, almost twenty years since drummer Dave Watts began holding impromptu free form improvised funk jams under the moniker Motet, that now the band is finally getting the national recognition it’s due. Maybe it really isn’t so surprising. They spent their formative years developing original material and finding… Continue reading The Motet | Terrapin Crossroads | Review
Umphrey’s McGee ended their stint in south Florida by tearing up The Fillmore Theater on Miami Beach Saturday, Aug. 22. The crowd was filled with people of all ages from all different backgrounds, as Umphrey’s rocked the stage with a spectrum of colors carrying out every last beat. Song after song, the crowd knew these… Continue reading Umphrey’s McGee | The Fillmore Miami | 8/22/2015
During Phish‘s two night run at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on August 8 and 9, a band named Spread opened for the privileged VIP ticket holders in the wooden lodge located on the top of the grassy hill. Little did they know that the band playing was going to swoop them off their dancing feet.… Continue reading Spread | East Troy, WI | Review
A young prog-funk band out of New Orleans, LA Earphunk played to an intimate crowd on August 19, 2015 at The Stache in Grand Rapids, MI. In Grand Rapids, MI there is no shortage of venues for bands of every market and size. The Intersection, located near the heart of downtown and just down the… Continue reading Earphunk | The Stache | Review & Photos
It was supposed to be just another Friday night at the 1Up Colfax. However a series of unique events ensured that August 14th 2015 was a truly special evening. For Denverites the 1Up has become not just an Arcade bar, or a venue but a place of Millennial Culture. The atmosphere, staff and location ensure… Continue reading Spyn Reset & Vine Street Vibes | Review
Each year Umphrey’s McGee makes a point to stop in at their home town for a mid-summer throw down at the Lawn at White River in Indianapolis, Indiana. This show is never one you should miss. From lightning storms, to blazing hot summer nights, and throw downs in the rain, the show at White river… Continue reading Umphrey's McGee | Indy | 8/8/15 | Review
Sometimes a pet-project grows into a full concept far surpassing the inventor’s original prospects. For veteran bluegrass siblings Sara and Sean Watkins, they likely began their musical Family Hour as a way to ease the strains of rigorous touring in their native Southern California. In their natural habitat of Americana, exploring favorite originals and classic… Continue reading Watkins Family Hour | Berkeley | Review
A mark of continued captivating artistry is evolution. Multi string-slinger, vocalist and songwriter Jackson Emmer truthfully represents his musical identity on his upcoming solo album Last Known Photograph of Jackson Emmer. Many are familiar with Emmer through his phenomenal old-time fast grass outlet, The Howling Kettles. But his upcoming solo breakthrough grows all possibilities. In… Continue reading Jackson Emmer | Last Known Photograph of Jackson Emmer | Review
Since the release of both their sophisticated Similar Skin album in 2014 and the elegant bonus album, London Sessions, which was produced at Abbey Road of last year, Umphrey’s McGee has begun to more frequently perform at up-scale venues across the Midwest. Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park is among one of these venues. It… Continue reading Umphrey's McGee: A Garden of Genres
