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Jackson Emmer | Last Known Photograph of Jackson Emmer | Review

Jackson Emmer | Last Known Photograph of Jackson Emmer | 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

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Umphrey's McGee: A Garden of Genres

Umphrey's McGee: A Garden of Genres

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

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Steely Dan | Ravinia Festival | Review

Steely Dan | Ravinia Festival | Review

Steely Dan brought its “Rockabye Gollie Angel” summer tour to Ravinia in suburban Chicago, and it was a jazzy and classy affair. The two performances at the upscale open-air music venue featured a special set from Chicago-based jazz guitarist Bobby Broom instead of tour opener Elvis Costello and the Imposters. Broom’s Organi-Sation trio, initially formed… Continue reading Steely Dan | Ravinia Festival | Review

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The Aquarium Rescue Unit | Fox Theatre

The Aquarium Rescue Unit | Fox Theatre

Col. Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit‘s reputation rests on freelance improvisation and artisanal jazz and blues, but twenty-five years of observational polish didn’t hurt the second of two nights at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, Colorado. Like old friends shooting the breeze, they’d already revitalized their well-established familiarity. The sights and sounds were… Continue reading The Aquarium Rescue Unit | Fox Theatre

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String Cheese Incident | 7/26/15 | Review

String Cheese Incident | 7/26/15 | Review

Never miss a Sunday show is a phrase everyone should know. Celebrating their 31st Red Rocks show The String Cheese Incident finished off a great weekend with a Sunday night show. Joined by Nahko and Medicine for the People, Sunday was hot, bright and full of energy. The show was blessed by a traditional Native… Continue reading String Cheese Incident | 7/26/15 | Review

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String Cheese Incident | 7/24/15 | Review

String Cheese Incident | 7/24/15 | Review

In French the phrase “Je ne sais quoi” means an inexpressible something, a little something extra or a quality that eludes description. With over 20 years of touring under their belt The String Cheese Incident brings that “je ne sais quoi” to their live shows. Whether it be a cover, a special jam or a… Continue reading String Cheese Incident | 7/24/15 | Review

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Marco Benevento | 1up Colfax | Review

Marco Benevento | 1up Colfax | Review

Marco Benevento returned to The 1Up-Colfax on 7/25 for a fun filled evening of Piano Rock. Having never seen either Marco Benevento or his opening act The Jaden Carlson Band I didn’t know what to expect. The Jaden Carlson band is a name worth remembering.  Comprised of 15 year old Jaden on Guitar, Will Trask… Continue reading Marco Benevento | 1up Colfax | Review

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Kate Pierson | City Winery | Review

Kate Pierson | City Winery | Review

It’s been more than 20 years since “Candy,” B-52s lead female vocalist Kate Pierson‘s duet with Iggy Pop. Pierson has fulfilled the promise of that Top 40 hit with her first solo effort Guitars and Microphones released earlier this year. Finally, her voice is up front and center, with an overall sound that is heavily influenced by… Continue reading Kate Pierson | City Winery | Review

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Cornmeal | Slow Street | Review

Cornmeal | Slow Street | Review

Jamgrass titans Cornmeal have gone through quite a bit of transition in the last few years. Banjoist Wavy Dave Burlingame and Bassist Chris Gangi bid an amicable farewell to longtime band mates Allie Kral, J.P Nowak and Kris Nowak. It was a sad parting for loyal followers of the band who built an impressive tour… Continue reading Cornmeal | Slow Street | Review

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Achilles Wheel | Peri's Bar | Review

Achilles Wheel | Peri's Bar | Review

The jam band problem is that any inventive act breaking onto the scene is compared to somebody already playing. And the truth about “jam bands” is that often the music is too complex to put into words. It’s more about how it feels. Jam rockers Achilles Wheel could be compared to the Allman Brothers or… Continue reading Achilles Wheel | Peri's Bar | Review

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