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Sneakin' Sally Back to Boulder: Phish at Folsom

Phish rolled into Boulder this week for a three-night July run at Folsom Field—July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2025—and Grateful Web was there to soak up every funky note. Anyone familiar with Phish’s Colorado history knows that classic photo of the boys hauling gear across a Telluride street; their love for the Centennial State runs… Continue reading Sneakin' Sally Back to Boulder: Phish at Folsom

A Garden Gaggle: Goose Soars In Four-Hour MSG Blowout

Just over six years ago to the day, we heard about this relatively unknown band from Connecticut named Goose who was allegedly about to burst onto the jam-rock scene via a breakout performance at the upcoming 2019 Peach Festival. If that visionary had also mentioned that Goose would also sell out Madison Square Garden in… Continue reading A Garden Gaggle: Goose Soars In Four-Hour MSG Blowout

Seventy-Three and Counting: Panic Turns Red Rocks into Jam-Rock Olympus

Show number seventy-three is officially in the rock-and-roll history books, and by the end of this weekend, Widespread Panic will have sold out Red Rocks Amphitheatre seventy-five consecutive times. This record likely will never be disrupted, challenged, or broken. The band’s magical, musical allure, combined with the adventurous, free-spirited fans that follow the band, fuels… Continue reading Seventy-Three and Counting: Panic Turns Red Rocks into Jam-Rock Olympus

Dialing Up Genius: Richard Manuel’s Journey From AM Radio to The Band’s Spotlight

For those of us born at least a half-century ago, the memory burns bright of listening to AM radio in the dark of night, when the big stations could boost their transmission power and beam music and news far beyond their daytime range. It feels as distant from today’s hyper-connected world as crossing the prairie… Continue reading Dialing Up Genius: Richard Manuel’s Journey From AM Radio to The Band’s Spotlight

"Show-hio" Lives On: Goose Lights Up Cleveland on Night Two

The Connecticut based jam rock meets indie groove outfit known as Goose returned to the modern Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica for round two in “Show-hio.” Despite a torrential downpour that occurred before the show began, the band lit up the iconic Cleveland waterfront nestled on the famous Erie Canal. Night two was certainly an extension… Continue reading "Show-hio" Lives On: Goose Lights Up Cleveland on Night Two

Goose Launches Cleveland Run with Underplayed Gems and Explosive Improv

Goose returned to Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica in Cleveland, OH, on June 19, 2025, to kick off what proved to be an electrifying two-night stand. Performances by the band in Ohio have been dubbed “Show-hio,” as they always rise to the occasion in the Buckeye State. This first night was no exception, with the group… Continue reading Goose Launches Cleveland Run with Underplayed Gems and Explosive Improv

The String Cheese Incident Lights Up NJPAC With Rare Cuts

It’s not often that jam bands grace the world-class performing-arts center in Newark, NJ, known as NJPAC. On June 17, 2025, The String Cheese Incident performed inside the stunning 2,800-capacity Prudential Hall, which bears a slight resemblance to The Met in Philadelphia, albeit considerably smaller. Not only was this their first performance at the venue,… Continue reading The String Cheese Incident Lights Up NJPAC With Rare Cuts

moe. Delivers a Classic Performance at North 2 Shore

As part of New Jersey’s expansive North 2 Shore festival, jam-band stalwarts moe. descended upon the Count Basie Center’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre in Red Bank, N.J., on Saturday night, fresh off festival appearances at Northlands and All Good. The show was a highly anticipated stop on their tour supporting their new album, Circle of… Continue reading moe. Delivers a Classic Performance at North 2 Shore

Spafford | Upper Merion Township Building Park | 6/20/25

Concert Under the Stars—and these stars were bright, Spafford. Opening the night on the good foot with “Can’t Find My Vape,” demonstrating keyboardist Cory Schechtman’s ability to dance up and down the ivories. With drummer Nick Tkachyk and bassist Shon Gordon holding down the chill Vibz, we are certainly off to a good start! Guitarist… Continue reading Spafford | Upper Merion Township Building Park | 6/20/25

Bell’s Brewery Buzzes as Kyle Smith Brings Caribbean Vibes to Michigan

Who the F*&% is Kyle Smith? Really? If you listen to today’s reggae and haven’t heard of Kyle Smith, get ready for a real treat. Kyle hails from Southern California, and his life story is built for writing great songs. His approach is simple: rip out your heart and put it on display for the… Continue reading Bell’s Brewery Buzzes as Kyle Smith Brings Caribbean Vibes to Michigan