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
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
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
Bluegrass is booming, with new fans discovering fresh groups every day, and Wheels North ranks among the finest of Chicago’s contributions. I recently had the pleasure of watching this progressive quartet light up the night. They announced their arrival with a rousing bluegrass re-imagining of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Momma I’m Coming Home.” Thrilling strings, crystal-clear lyrics,… Continue reading From Ozzy to Pink Floyd: Wheels North Spins a Genre-Bending Night
On a picture-perfect summer evening in Boulder, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings brought their soulful, roots-infused harmonies to the Chautauqua Auditorium on June 16th, delivering an unforgettable evening to a captivated crowd. Set against the charming, rustic backdrop of Chautauqua—a venue that seems tailor-made for their music—the duo filled the space with songs both haunting… Continue reading Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Deliver Roots Magic in Boulder
From the first note, DK Harrell makes it clear that Talkin’ Heavy isn’t just a title—it’s a statement. The rising blues powerhouse and award-winning guitarist steps into the spotlight with a voice that’s gritty, guitar work that’s golden, and a sound that pays homage to the greats while carving his own path. This album is… Continue reading Back to the Future of Blues: DK Harrell Gets ‘Heavy’
Dazzling the crowd with dreamy vocals, deft usage of an incredible array of instruments, spontaneously created loops, and a whole lot of passion, Australian singer-songwriter superstar Tash Sultana held the audience spellbound on June 11 at Hard Rock Live – Sacramento at Fire Mountain. A multiple Australian Recording Industry Association award winner, Sultana, who stated… Continue reading Tash Sultana brings ‘Mystik-al’ soundscapes and bold vocals to Hard Rock Live – Sacramento
Summer is here, and with it comes festival season. This year’s lineup included the re-emergence of an old favorite: the All Good Now Music Festival. After a ten-year break, the festival returned with Sound Tribe Sector 9 headlining and Lotus opening the pre-party at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. These two old-school jamtronica outfits were… Continue reading Jam Titans STS9 and Lotus Spark a Sonic Storm at The Anthem
Spafford kicked off their summer tour with an electric performance at the Arrow @ Archer Music Hall in Allentown, an exclusive and intimate companion stage for the brand-new Archer Music Hall. The evening was a testament to the band’s improvisational prowess, crafting an experience that felt both expansive and deeply personal. The first set opened… Continue reading Spafford Electrifies Allentown and Kicks Off Summer Tour
Bertha brought all the glitz, glamour, and Grateful Dead grooves to the Mishawaka Amphitheatre last night. Bertha is a Grateful Dead drag tribute band way beyond description; they have improvisational psychedelic musical skills that would make Jerry smile—and probably blush a little, too. The band’s brilliant makeover of one of the greatest musical catalogs in… Continue reading BERTHA: Grateful Drag | The Mishawaka | 6/13/2025
