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From Craigie's Charm to Bird's Blaze: A Weekend of Musical Wonders

From Craigie's Charm to Bird's Blaze: A Weekend of Musical Wonders

The Bluebird Music Festival made its Fort Collins, Colorado, debut on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024. Opening night festivities, with Daniel Rodriguez providing the musical entertainment, were held at the Odell Brewing Company Winery. On Friday evening, October 4th, the musical magic moved to Washington’s, the expansive state-of-the-art music venue in downtown Fort Collins. Entertainment was… Continue reading From Craigie's Charm to Bird's Blaze: A Weekend of Musical Wonders

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Good Together, Great on Stage: Lake Street Dive’s Unmissable Madison Show

Good Together, Great on Stage: Lake Street Dive’s Unmissable Madison Show

Lake Street Dive brought their new album Good Together to life in full force at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, WI, on a Tuesday night that felt anything but ordinary. The weeknight didn’t deter anyone from showing up, eager to experience the band’s latest offerings live. They kicked things off with the album’s title track,… Continue reading Good Together, Great on Stage: Lake Street Dive’s Unmissable Madison Show

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Pigeons Frasco Dogs at Pier 17 with Commentary from Pigeons’ Greg Ormont

Pigeons Frasco Dogs at Pier 17 with Commentary from Pigeons’ Greg Ormont

Editor’s Note: We interviewed Greg Ormont following Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s recent show at Pier 17, only to discover that our recording had failed due to technical difficulties. Despite our efforts to recover parts of the audio, we were unsuccessful, which was particularly disappointing as Ormont’s insights were incredibly honest and powerful. As a result,… Continue reading Pigeons Frasco Dogs at Pier 17 with Commentary from Pigeons’ Greg Ormont

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STS9 | Brooklyn Steel | 9/14/2024

STS9 | Brooklyn Steel | 9/14/2024

Two back to back shows are better than one, especially when the band is Sound Tribe Sector 9. The jamtronica quintet returned to Brooklyn Steel on September 14, 2024 for another round of their signature blend of EDM, rock, jazz and hip hop. They served up plenty of tasty older songs as well as newer… Continue reading STS9 | Brooklyn Steel | 9/14/2024

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The Starless Sea through the Lens of the Grateful Dead

The Starless Sea through the Lens of the Grateful Dead

Erin Morgenstern‘s The Starless Sea is a spellbinding journey, much like the one immortalized by the Grateful Dead. It is an adventure akin to Alice’s tumble down the rabbit hole, inviting readers to traverse a labyrinth of magical doorways both literally and metaphorically, similar to how the music by the Dead takes its listeners on… Continue reading The Starless Sea through the Lens of the Grateful Dead

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Against All Odds: Soul Coughing Brings Their Off-Kilter Magic to the Boulder Theater

Against All Odds: Soul Coughing Brings Their Off-Kilter Magic to the Boulder Theater

A moonlit evening hung over the city of Boulder like a silent sentinel as the line outside the Boulder Theater buzzed with anticipation. Soul Coughing, the band that swore they’d never reunite, took the stage once again on September 23, 2024, as part of their audacious “We Said It Would Never Happen” tour. Inside the… Continue reading Against All Odds: Soul Coughing Brings Their Off-Kilter Magic to the Boulder Theater

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STS9 | Brooklyn Steel | 9/13/2024

STS9 | Brooklyn Steel | 9/13/2024

Jamtronica specialists Sound Tribe Sector 9 recently treated the Northeast to an inspiring mini-run that included dates in Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. The band had not visited the Big Apple since headlining Brooklyn Comes Alive in 2022, so fans were excited for a two-night run at the edgy, industrial Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn,… Continue reading STS9 | Brooklyn Steel | 9/13/2024

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Funk Under the Full Moon: Lettuce’s Birthday Bash at Bell’s Brewery

Funk Under the Full Moon: Lettuce’s Birthday Bash at Bell’s Brewery

Kalamazoo, Michigan, mostly rests on the southwest bank of the river that shares its name. Several tributaries feed into the river here, creating hilly terrain that turns the city into a wonder of winding roads, undulating to conform to the natural landscape. Kalamazoo is also the county seat, with both city and county buildings filling… Continue reading Funk Under the Full Moon: Lettuce’s Birthday Bash at Bell’s Brewery

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Roll with the Changes: Greensky Bluegrass Red Rocks Reinvention

Roll with the Changes: Greensky Bluegrass Red Rocks Reinvention

Greensky Bluegrass delivered a dynamic two-night run at Red Rocks Amphitheatre this past weekend, September 13th and 14th, 2024, sending fans on a rollercoaster of jammed-out grooves, heartfelt melodies, and unexpected twists. As always, the band struck the perfect balance between bluegrass roots and exploratory improvisation, proving why they continue to reign as one of… Continue reading Roll with the Changes: Greensky Bluegrass Red Rocks Reinvention

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Dark Side of the Mish: Dead Floyd’s Epic Night of Musical Fusion

Dark Side of the Mish: Dead Floyd’s Epic Night of Musical Fusion

Dead Floyd Brought the House Down at the Mishawaka Amphitheatre, leave it to the creative minds of Dead Floyd to keep a few surprises up their sleeves. Last night, they delivered with not one but three powerhouse guest vocalists—Kelly MF Keeler, Elise Wunder, and Thalia Stevenson—who joined full-time band member Laniece Schleicher on vocal duties.… Continue reading Dark Side of the Mish: Dead Floyd’s Epic Night of Musical Fusion

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