The Livery in Benton Harbor, Michigan, knows great music and goes out of its way to bring talented new groups to the stage. Once young groups get a taste of the food, fun, and incredible fans at The Livery, they can’t wait to come back—to a place that feels like home when you’re on the… Continue reading Them Coulee Boys Bring Funky Bluegrass Home to Benton Harbor
Back in January, Billy Strings and his outfit performed at Ball Arena in Denver in front of their largest indoor crowd to date. Making magic for three nights in a row, the crowd left each show wanting more and for Colorado, this is typically the case when it comes to bluegrass. Whether it was marketing… Continue reading Billy Failing | Aggie Theatre | 3/28/25
I love the Dead. I could listen to “Brown Eyed Women,” “Bertha,” or “Jack Straw” every day for the rest of my life and be happy. But there comes a time to ask: “What would Jerry do?” Thinking about that question, the answer is right in front of us—he and all the other members of… Continue reading Dead to Rights at The Livery: Crafting Their Own Musical Legacy
ALO, once and sometimes still known as Animal Liberation Orchestra, released their latest album Frames (Brushfire Records) today, April 4. The 10-song collection is either the sixth or the ninth album by the NorCal quartet, depending on whether one counts three late-90s records that can’t be found anywhere on the internet. Frames is available now… Continue reading Framing the Love: ALO Discusses Their New Album
Celebrating their return to Los Angeles and the illustrious Wiltern Theatre, the veteran Scottish rock act pulled out every stop imaginable to a sold-out crowd over the weekend. Preceded by a rousing introduction by up-and-coming New York act Telescreens, the stage was set for a memorable performance from Glassgow greats. In an appropriate homage to… Continue reading Franz Ferdinand | The Wiltern | 3/29/2025
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
