2009 has been one helluva year, hasn’t it? We all started out in January, with the electric energy of a pending Inauguration of Barack Obama as President of the United States. And we also had the knowledge that Phish was gonna tour again. I for one, recall standing outside on NYE, and holding my hands… Continue reading Obama, Busted Bass Amp, and a Naked Guy: Phish Charlottesville, Va. 12/5/09
For the past seven years Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger have given Umphrey’s McGee fans an extra holiday treat: a holiday acoustic show. This year’s sold out show was held at the Park West in Chicago. The proceeds of the show are donated to the USTORM (United So Together Our Reach Multiplies) Foundation which was… Continue reading Brendan Bayliss & Jake Cinninger 7th Annual Holiday Acoustic Show
Is this guy for real! I only ask such a silly question because this talented Davy Knowles is ripping some nasty good blues that threaten to blow your head off. This sexy young Brit was at Stubb’s in Austin for his national tour with the Back Door Slam, December 6th. Following the release of their… Continue reading Davy Knowles & the Back Door Slam | Stubbs | Austin, TX | Review
I will preface this review by saying; I grew up on The Blue Album and Pinkerton. They were classics and set a very high standard for Weezer albums to come. Raditude, like every other Weezer album following their first two, does not evoke the same magic feeling that The Blue Album and Pinkerton do. To… Continue reading Weezer: Raditude
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
