The Lee Boys are the finest “sacred steel” ensembles I’ve ever had the pleasure to see. Within just a few notes, I and everyone I was with for the evening knew The Lee Boys had something special happening. The band members include three brothers, Alvin Lee , Derrick Lee and Keith Lee. They are joined… Continue reading Gov't Mule & The Lee Boys | The National | 10/22/12 | Review
Nine years ago, I lived every pop-punker’s dream. I was on my way into my first New Found Glory concert and one of their crew members stopped my cousin, asking her if we wanted to go onstage with the band. We did, of course, and watched NFG perform from bleachers on the stage, in front… Continue reading New Found Glory | Sticks and Stones 10th Anniversary | Review
The only time I ever saw Bill Staines live was several years ago in East Grand Forks, MN. I was eager for him to sing his (for me) signature song, “Roseville Fair.” It was a song my husband at the time had made into his own, creating a tender arrangement of this most romantic song… Continue reading Bill Staines Soars in New Album, 'Beneath Some Lucky Star'
On Saturday November 24th in Williamsburg, New York a good time was to be had by all. Virtually free to the public, Tauk, a NY-based jam band put together a relief benefit for the communities affected by Super Storm Sandy which took place at the, true to its location, hipster haven bar, Spike Hill. To… Continue reading Tauk | Spike Hill | Brooklyn, NY | 11/24/12 | Sandy Benefit
It’s plainly obvious to see how hardworking Colorado acoustic quartet Head for the Hills has been this past year. They played their first main stage appearance at the 39th Telluride Bluegrass Festival, released their first official live album “Head for the Hills Live” and are hard at work assembling their third studio album. The guys… Continue reading Head for the Hills | Cervantes | Denver, CO | 12/1/12 | Review
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
