All 12 of the Saxon Pub tenants had eyes on Payne as he opened with a slow and easy start. Throughout the set Payne mixed a variety of slow subtle originals with upbeat covers. Adhering to call out requests from boisterous tenants, Payne showed a plethora of song knowledge. As the cliché flies, “tis the season… Continue reading Happy Hour at Saxon Pub with Waylon Payne
On Nov. 17, Denver’s Ellie Caulkins Opera House was filled with the sweet songs of lost love, simplicity and addiction. The source of this therapeutic rapture was former shoe-factory worker turned folk phenomenon Ray LaMontagne. With a voice that harbors the kind of goosebumps and butterflies that first love brings, he captures the many emotions… Continue reading Ray LaMontagne | Denver, CO | 11/17/09 | Review
I have listened to a lot of music. Over the past few years, I have come to accept that there is very little that musically surprises me anymore. I am not saying that there is nothing good out there, to the contrary there has been a lot of good music lately, it is simply that… Continue reading The Rural Alberta Advantage | 'Hometowns' | Review
The Bitter End is a musical landmark in New York. Many artists on their way up to stardom have played here. Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Patti Smith, Frank Zappa, even pop music’s current ‘It Girl’, Lady Gaga. But on November 12th, it was Zack Borer’s turn. With its tables and chairs, intimate lighting, and being… Continue reading Zack Borer Band | The Bitter End | NYC | Review
It’s time to grab a beer and browse the CD racks at Waterloo Records which hosted Collin Herring’s newest album release “Ocho” this Tuesday, November 17th. The Fort Worth native has made his way back down to Austin with a slate full of shows around Texas. Collin Herring’s fourth album, “Ocho” comes on the heels… Continue reading Collin Herring's CD Release Party | 'Ocho'
Colorado newgrass icons Drew Emmitt and Bill Nershi break away from their well-known respective groups, Leftover Salmon and String Cheese Incident, and return to their roots to form an exciting project that melds original bluegrass standards with progressive jamgrass flavors. With an excellent supporting cast in tow, this album is a must-own for any fan of the string band… Continue reading Emmitt-Nershi Band | New Country Blues | Review
What do you get when a band known for their funky grooves decides to pair up with a soul soldier to recreate the hip-shaking magic of a legendary posse? Pure perfection. A few days shy of Halloween, the Motet, along with guest Gail Muldrow who lent her blistering guitar and vocal skills to Sly and… Continue reading The Motet | Fox Theater | 10/29/09 | Review
Denver is a Broncos town. When they play everything else takes a backseat. With the Broncos playing on Monday night, I did not expect Holiday Shores to draw much of a crowd for their show. Deservedly so, they had a bigger crowd than I anticipated. By the end of the night, they were far more… Continue reading Holiday Shores | Hi-Dive | Denver, CO
T Bird and The Breaks were walking the lady killer beat pre-show Friday (November 6) night. Of the nine members of the band some were prancing the approximately 30 feet by 60 feet downstairs of Stubbs in anticipation, while others were getting loose with mixed drinks, MGD and billiards. The somewhat uneasy mood instantly dissipated… Continue reading T Bird & the Breaks | 10/6/09 | Stubbs | Austin, TX | Review
Live Dead were quite the frequenters of the Starry Plough in the Spring and early parts of the summer of 2009. During a short hiatus away from Berkeley the band toured other parts of California such as South Lake Tahoe, Eureka, and the famous Brookdale Lodge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It was wonderful to… Continue reading Live Dead | The Starry Plough | 10/10/09
