Rock‑and‑roll rumors of death have been exaggerated for decades, but step inside any dimly lit club in Portland and you’ll feel its pulse kicking like a stubborn bass drum. That lifeblood courses loudest right now through Chris Margolin & The Contraband, a Northwest foursome that introduced themselves last year with the riff‑packed Carnival Station. If… Continue reading Rock’s Pulse Thunders Down David St
Part of the Terrapin Roadshow series, a fine ensemble of talented musicians with shared music pedigrees gathered on July 19 at a 500‑capacity amphitheater in San Rafael, California, for a two‑set, kaleidoscopic performance of (mostly) Grateful Dead music. This was the second of three weekend shows at the venue, typically utilized by the Marin Shakespeare… Continue reading Terrapin All-Stars Utilize Bay Area Shakespeare Theater for Celebration of the ‘Terrapin Nation’
On July 13, 2025, the Vina Robles Amphitheatre buzzed with excitement as a sold‑out crowd gathered for the eagerly awaited Happy Together Show—a nostalgic celebration of 1960s music presented by the stars of the 2025 Happy Together Tour. The evening featured legendary acts including The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett, The… Continue reading Classic Crooners Keep the Crowd Happy Together
The clear blue sky smiles down on the little town of Niles, Michigan, and the locals have a new hot spot. During COVID, the town created an open‑air area where people could meet and enjoy a cold drink while social distancing. After the pandemic, residents wisely asked for its return—and the town obliged. Now back… Continue reading Niles’ New Groove: The Node, The Erly, and a Call to Support Local Sound
In a rare convergence of musical ingenuity and historical homage, the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles hosted an extraordinary evening on July 11 that transcended a typical tribute and delved into the very soul of progressive rock. Marking the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd‘s groundbreaking album Wish You Were Here, Brit Floyd returned to the venue… Continue reading A Night of Sonic Reverence: Alan Parsons and Brit Floyd Celebrate Pink Floyd’s Legacy at the Greek
On a beautiful summer Saturday—the day after the July 4th holiday—the faithful gathered at Vina Robles Amphitheatre for another mind‑bending performance by Primus. Before the much‑anticipated return of Les Claypool and his cohorts, a surprising opening set awaited. Opening for the legendary Primus in front of their most ardent fans is no easy task, yet… Continue reading Primus Turns Paso Robles into a Freak‑Funk Playground
Gold can be found on the surface, but you have to dig for the mother lode. Natalie Seagriff has done that digging for you in Troy, NY, with her Luna Series concerts. These showcases feature local talent you won’t hear on commercial radio—at least not yet. The series is held in the beautiful Mount Ida… Continue reading Mother Lode of Melody: Shannon Tehya Strikes Gold at Troy’s Luna Series
The high octane progressive funk quartet from Bridgeport, CT, Big Shrimp, dropped a raging set after Goose’s tour ending Westville performance at Stella Blues in downtown New Haven, CT on June 29, 2025. They were supported by Drunken Doja Monkey, billed as Luke Bemand B2B Greg Knight, who performed a DJ set prior to Big Shrimp.… Continue reading Big Shrimp | Stella Blues | 6/29/2025
Phish wrapped up their memorable three-night run at Folsom Field last night, July 5th, 2025, capping off a spectacular weekend of music, magic, and those inimitable Boulder vibes. Grateful Web was right there, capturing every note and soaking up all the grooves. The final evening kicked off with “Buried Alive,” immediately setting the energetic tone… Continue reading Drumroll, Please: Phish Outlasts Energizer Bunny at Folsom
Goose returned to the Westville Music Bowl for the sixth time in their career to close out their Summer 2025 tour with another lights out performance. This New Haven, CT venue is like a hometown venue to them, given the proximity to their early base of Wilton, CT. They unfurled a number of fun covers… Continue reading Goose Concludes Blockbuster Summer Tour with High-Energy Westville Show
