Now here’s the thing, man: you step into the Broward Center on New Year’s Eve, sun-bleached Florida swirling outside like some neon crocodile dream, and you realize Bob Weir‘s firing up the Wolf Bros rocket ship, ready to blast your soul beyond the sugar-palm stratosphere. The crowd’s got that old Grateful glimmer in their eyes—like… Continue reading Dancing into the New Year with Bob Weir's Wolf Pack
Kalamazoo, Michigan, has a bright and vibrant nightlife. Several colleges call the city home and occupy a large part of its landscape, so it’s no wonder that an aspiring college student once began brewing beer in his home kitchen and now runs a nationally recognized brewery: Bell’s. Tonight, Bell’s Brewery is hosting Earth Radio and… Continue reading Jam Sessions and Goodbyes: Earth Radio’s Last Show with Justin Avdek
Greensky Bluegrass rang out 2024 with a jubilant, genre-blurring party at Denver’s Mission Ballroom, packing the venue with devoted fans ready to greet the new year in style. With Fruition as the opening act—and later, surprise collaborators—this New Year’s Eve show offered everything a fan could want: tight pickin’, unexpected covers, heartfelt originals, and a… Continue reading High-Altitude Hoedown: Greensky Bluegrass and Fruition Ring In the New Year at the Mission Ballroom
Night two of Dopapod’s Michigan run starts with local favorite Desmond Jones. This five-piece ensemble hails from Grand Rapids and has played nearly 1,000 shows in 12 years. Fast-paced, high-energy original music is the band’s trademark. Part of their story is the themed uniforms, and tonight’s maroon jumpsuits are pure cool. The band digs in… Continue reading From Hive Mind to Hall of the Mountain King: Desmond Jones Sets the Stage
Jam-rock heavyweight Phish kicked off its beloved New Year’s run at Madison Square Garden on December 28, 2024. The band showed little sign of rust, despite not having played since the October 2024 benefit run in Albany, NY. The setlist included not one, but five rarities, along with a robust helping of tasty jams. The… Continue reading Phish Kicks Off Annual New Year’s Run with Setlist Rarities
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
