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
Bay Area jam band stalwarts ALO finished their “Tour D’Amour” this week with shows in San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle. This was the 18th annual west coast Tour D’Amour – and as usual, the quartet shared oodles of love with their devoted fans, known as the “Shapeshifters.” That love is palpable. It starts on stage… Continue reading ALO’s Annual Tour D’Amour: Jam Framed with Love
The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, became a pulsating hub of “Trance-Fusion” on Thursday night, as The Disco Biscuits brought their Bubble Tour to town. The pioneers of genre-bending musical exploration launched into a sonic journey that drew devotees from far and wide, eager to witness their unique blend of… Continue reading Disco Biscuits Ignite Wilkes-Barre with Rager at the F.M. Kirby Center
Marco Benevento ended a short but sweet four-night tour in the Northeast on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY. The Berklee alum has a great solo catalog that is ripe with audience participation. This time, it was just him and a baby grand, and he did not disappoint. His… Continue reading Marco Benevento | Levon Helm Studios | 02/22/2025
Fifty years ago, a long-haired 19-year-old concert junkie was a student at the University of Hawaii’s Manoa campus in Honolulu. A devoted hard rock fan, he counted recent concerts by Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath among his favorites. Acoustic music wasn’t on his radar until he attended a show by Hawaiian slack guitar masters Cecilio… Continue reading Leo Kottke Brings Six Decades of Music to the Lobero Theatre
Trusetto’s Somewhere Twice arrives as a deeply textured and emotionally resonant collection that feels simultaneously familiar and new, drawing listeners into a sonic landscape that is at once intimate and expansive. Recorded at CO Sounds Studios with the guidance of Grammy-winning producer Kevin Clock, this album showcases the band’s multifaceted approach to music, where influences… Continue reading Familiar Yet Fresh: The Multifaceted World of Trusetto’s Somewhere Twice
