The rising jam rock artist Dogs In A Pile returned to the Brooklyn Bowl to headline their first ever two night run at the iconic venue on March 29, 2025. Their last show at the Brooklyn, NY locale was on October 21, 2021 as an opener, and what a difference three and half years made.… Continue reading Dogs In A Pile | Brooklyn Bowl | 3/28/2025
In December of last year, guitarist Trey Anastasio announced his first ever extended solo acoustic tour and for many, the idea of seeing this legendary talent deliver his lyrics and stories in intimate settings warmed many a winter heart with anticipation. Detailing twenty shows originally and adding a second night due to demand in his… Continue reading Trey Anastasio | Saenger Theatre | 3/21/25
On March 27, 1991, the Grateful Dead‘s opening night at Nassau Coliseum was already etched in cosmic anticipation—spring break for me, a 20-year-old freshman at the University of Nebraska, originally from Paramus, New Jersey. Having already seen the Dead several times since I was 16, including my very first show at Madison Square Garden in… Continue reading Scarlet, Fire & Flashing Lights: My Nassau ’91 Arrest Story
On a rainy Wednesday evening in Santa Barbara, The Motet brought their signature blend of funk, soul, and afrobeat to the intimate stage of C. The venue—known for its eclectic vibe and excellent acoustics—proved the perfect setting for the Colorado-based ensemble to deliver a night of infectious grooves and high-energy performances across two distinct sets.… Continue reading High-Energy Funk and Soul: The Motet Takes Over Santa Barbara
All musicians start somewhere. Simply put, tomorrow’s superstars are playing in coffee houses and dive bars today. So why not give them a helping hand on their way up? Enter Racheal Reinholtz and Seth Bernard. Racheal is the talent agent at Bell’s Brewery (positioned as the premier music destination in Southwest Michigan), and Seth is… Continue reading When Kalamazoo Grooves: Bell’s Spring Concert Series Takes Center Stage
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue returned to The Capitol Theatre on March 8, 2025, as part of his Shorty Gras 2025 Tour. This show was the second night of a two-night stand. The band uniquely blended jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and rock, along with plenty of Big Easy swagger, to create a fun sound that resonated… Continue reading Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Crush the Capitol Theatre
In today’s emotionally overcharged world, where we don’t speak for fear of saying the wrong thing, hide who we are for fear of rejection, and worry about looking in the wrong direction, we need a larger-than-life preacher to help us through. Enter the giant with a never-ending smile, Reverend Peyton, and his Big Damn Band.… Continue reading Gospel Grit and Guitar Glory: A Big Damn Band Extravaganza
On March 11th, 2025, the halls of the F.M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre resonated with the enchanting tones of Trey Anastasio‘s acoustic guitar, marking an evening that was nothing short of magical. This wasn’t merely another tour stop—it was a masterclass in musicianship, intimacy, and the sheer joy of live performance. The historic theater provided… Continue reading Trey Anastasio Delivers an Intimate and Eclectic Evening at the F.M. Kirby Center
The rowdy, piano-playing front man Andy Frasco, along with his skilled band known as the UN, graduated to Irving Plaza on February 28, 2025. After multiple stints at the smaller Brooklyn Bowl, Frasco and the UN sold out this well-known venue near Union Square in New York, New York, with a 1,200-person capacity. There was… Continue reading Andy Frasco & the UN | Irving Plaza | 2/28/2025
Fresh off their recent album release, Circle of Giants, moe. returned to the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ, on February 27, 2025. Prior to this show, they wrapped up a two-week West Coast and Colorado run on their appropriately titled Circle of Giants Tour. The show included a pair of rarely played tunes, a fun… Continue reading moe. Delivers Rebubula Sandwich at the Wellmont Theater
