Barefoot and comfortable as in his own kitchen, a slightly bearded (possibly participating in No-shave November…), Keller Williams took the stage at George’s Majestic Lounge. And on such an unusually warm night in late November, the performance was perfect. The show started almost as promptly as I have seen a show in a bar venue… Continue reading Keller Williams | George's Majestic Lounge | 11/29/12 | Review
Landing a coveted slot between Phil Lesh and Friends and Bob Weir at one of the top musical festivals in the east does not guarantee a band success when it comes to their commercial ventures, but Ohio jamtronica supergroup The Werks have parlayed their April 20th release of their first major self-titled release and their… Continue reading The Werks | The Rex Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/1/12 | Review
While the crowd at Quixote’s True Blue wasn’t doing the tango on Friday night, they were certainly stomping their boots and spinning in circles, and no doubt throwing back whiskey. Mystical, dreadlock-clad fairies roamed between the two rooms sporting local jam bands, and when standing against the walls stocked with Grateful Dead memorabilia, could be… Continue reading Whiskey Tango | Quixote's True Blue | 11/30/12 | Review
At age 67, Neil Young is looking classically weathered for a rocker his age, but no more so than any other celebrity who came of age in the 1960’s, and definitely not withered in form . The “Godfather Of Grunge” saddles up again with bandmates Billy Talbot (Bass), Ralph Molina (Drums) & Frank “Poncho” Sampedro… Continue reading Neil Young & Crazy Horse: 'Walking Like Giants' in Philly | Review
1 part Vince Herman and his commanding stage presence 1 part Drew Emmitt which includes his mandolin, electric guitar, fiddle, and smooth voice 2 parts Young Whipper-Snappers…Andy Hall on dobro + Andy Thorn on banjo 2 parts unified and silky rhythm section…Wally Ingram on drums + Greg Garrison on bass 1 part Special guests: Billy… Continue reading Leftover Salmon: The Perfect Thanksgiving Cocktail
2012 has been a transformational year for mankind. As I’m lying in bed drifting into sleep to the soundtrack of Jimi Hendrix‘s, ‘Are You Experienced,’ it dawns on me how similar the movements of 2012 have been to the concepts behind much of the music that transpired during the Summer of Love. It’s about a… Continue reading Conspirator & EOTO | Theatre of Living Arts | 11/24/12 | Review
Perhaps at the most simple level musicians view it as their job to deliver the music their fans love them for and to put on a good, entertaining live performance. Beyond that however, making and performing music is about much more. For world jam rockers Rusted Root, this means a new devotion to consciousness, focus,… Continue reading Digging Deeper: Rusted Root's Devotion to the Light with the Music of The Movement
On Monday, Nov 19, The “EDM for Sandy Relief” benefit concert for the victims of Super Storm Sandy as well as The American Red Cross was held at the one and only Gramercy Theater. NY based label Brooklyn Fire and NY based entertainment marketing & PR firm UG strategies collaborated with Live Nation and NY based… Continue reading EDM For Sandy Relief Benefit Concert | Review
46 years after his first recorded Success, Mighty Sam McClain continues to bring the funk, the soul and the ‘tude with his latest album, “Too Much Jesus (Not Enough Whiskey).” Along with the musical talents of his guitarist, Pat Herlehy, the duo creates rhythm and blues flowing through his songs with powerful messages behind each.Sticking… Continue reading Mighty Sam McClain | Too Much Jesus Not Enough Whiskey | Review
With 2012 wrapping up shortly and 2013 on the horizon, the future looks incredibly bright for 23-year-old music producer Christian Bauhofer, better known as Minnesota. Hailing from Santa Cruz, California this up and coming DJ has watched his career blossom over the last few years, sharing the stage with acts such as Big Gigantic, Ghostland… Continue reading Minnesota | Altered States | New Music Review
