Dogs In A Pile‘s annual holiday show at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ, on December 21, 2024, was a lively celebration for the band’s loyal “Dog Pound” following. The performance showcased the group’s distinctive blend of jam-band improvisation, jazz fusion, funk, psychedelia, and classic rock. The night featured a mix of originals, live… Continue reading A Merry Jam: Dogs in a Pile Spreads Cheer at The Stone Pony
As it has so many times over the past 100 years, the legendary Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom became the epicenter of jazz and funk fusion on Friday night, as a stellar lineup of musicians gathered to pay tribute to one of the genre’s greatest visionaries: Herbie Hancock. Long before Cervantes’ earned its reputation as one of… Continue reading Herbie Hancock Tribute Show at Cervantes: A Night of Groove, Innovation, and Soul
When the children of rock and roll legends follow in their parents’ footsteps, it’s fair to wonder: is this gonna be any good? Or are we just in Bronny James territory? (That’s LeBron’s kid, for the sports illiterate among you. And trust me, while the kid ain’t horrible, you don’t want to be in Bronny… Continue reading ALLMAN BETTS ARE OFF FOR A FAMILY BLUES ROCK REVIVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO
Progressive bluegrass is inherently demanding music, requiring technical mastery and creative vision. The best in the genre—whether it’s the original pioneers like David Grisman, Sam Bush, and Béla Fleck; modern innovators like Nickel Creek and Sierra Hull; or rising stars such as Mile Twelve and Shadowgrass—share a rare ability to make the complex feel clean,… Continue reading Progressive Bluegrass Reimagined: Wheels North’s Debut Album Arrival
Goose returned for the second night of Goosemas XI at the North Charleston Coliseum and delivered even more twists and turns. They kept fans on their toes with an unpredictable set, despite revisiting a theme they had executed multiple times before. The night featured numerous first-time-played covers, as well as a bingo ball marked “D+B+Flamingos.”… Continue reading Goosemas | North Charleston Coliseum | 12/14/2024
It would be a mistake to oversimplify the blues by defining the genre as nothing more than “songs about sad stuff.” Surely, like certain religions that tell us all life is suffering (and yes, that is also an oversimplification), the blues are rooted in humankind’s universal, lizard-brain responses triggered by heartache, loss, and lowered expectations.… Continue reading Samantha Fish and Friends Scale Blues Heights at The Fillmore
The end of the year, along with Goosemas, is upon us once again. It’s hard to believe how fast 2024 flew—and flew it did. Goose delivered the first night of the bingo-themed Goosemas XI without a hitch at the North Charleston Coliseum on Friday, December 13th, much to the delight of the fans. The show… Continue reading Goosemas | North Charleston Coliseum | 12/13/2024
On a crisp November evening, music aficionados gathered at the intimate Soho Restaurant in Santa Barbara for a night that promised a blend of talent, charm, and unparalleled musicianship. Eighty-year-old Albert Lee, the legendary guitarist renowned for his virtuosic playing and versatile style, took the stage with his band, delivering a performance that reaffirmed his… Continue reading Ageless Chops: Albert Lee’s Guitar Mastery in Santa Barbara
On November 18, 2024, the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks, California, was transformed into a sonic playground as the members of BEAT reunited for a spellbinding concert. In a bold move, bassist Tony Levin and guitarist/singer Adrian Belew decided to revisit the classic King Crimson albums from the 1980s, and the… Continue reading BEAT Reimagined: Tony Levin and Adrian Belew Bring a Futuristic Twist to King Crimson’s ’80s Legacy at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard closed out the concert season at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles, California, on November 3rd. Although some music journalists have described them as one of the hottest new bands on the planet, the ensemble has actually been together for 13 years, producing no fewer than 26 studio… Continue reading Down Under and Over the Top: King Gizzard’s Wild Ride at Vina Robles
