The Lagunitas Brewing Company hosted the Robert Randolph Band for an evening of sacred steel Tuesday evening. The spirit was mighty, and the heavens smiled—along with a reverent audience. Randolph grew up in a world dominated by religion. His father was a deacon, and his mother a minister in a Pentecostal church in Irving, New… Continue reading Sacred Steel and Soul: Robert Randolph Brings the Spirit to Lagunitas
On Saturday evening, it was announced that Phish‘s performance the following day had been moved to 1:00 PM in an attempt to avoid potentially dangerous weather. Fans deconstructed the cardboard City Hall structure, while others began breaking down their campsites. Although this wasn’t an ideal scenario for the final day of Mondegreen, everyone on hand… Continue reading Phish Wrapped Mondegreen with Sunday Fun Day Set
When Primus announces a tour across the great American landscape, faces light up with excitement, urgency, and anticipation as fans scramble to secure tickets—often for multiple shows. Primus fans are a loyal, enthusiastic bunch, especially in Colorado, where Primus is considered a member of the Rocky Mountain community. This connection is partly because they contributed… Continue reading Primus Unleashes a Pachyderm Stampede in the Rockies
Phish festivals are known for a few key details: remote locations, stunning art displays, and the signature Ferris wheel. They almost always play an unannounced set during the festival, and Mondegreen was no exception. Day two at this Dover, DE-based encampment featured not two but three sets of jams. The third set was an extended,… Continue reading Phish Delivered A Stellar Secret Set on Night Two at Mondegreen
Celebrating the 65th anniversary of Kind of Blue, it’s impossible not to marvel at the timeless brilliance of this album. Released on August 17, 1959, this record not only altered the landscape of jazz but also became a beacon of innovation for generations of musicians across genres. The genius of Kind of Blue lies in… Continue reading Still So Cool: 65 Years in the Shadow of 'Kind of Blue'
Phish opened Mondegreen, their first festival in nine years, on Thursday, August 15, 2024. The event took place at The Woodlands, a well-known festival venue in Dover, Delaware, adjacent to Dover Motor Speedway. The band delivered two sets of blissful joy in this lush, green setting, much to the delight of fans. The sprawling festival… Continue reading Phish Kicked Off Their First Fest in Nine Years: Mondegreen
“It’s strange for me sometimes because I was born in 1992… but I really like the old music.” That’s a quote from Billy Strings at his Greek Theatre performance Saturday night. And that’s Billy Strings through and through. But he must also like the “new music” – or perhaps we could call it the “slightly… Continue reading A Psychedelic Bluegrass Journey: Billy Strings at Berkeley
Beneath the fading light of an August evening, where the Colorado skies clung to the last vestiges of day and the mountains loomed like sentinels of the ancient past, Tyler Childers took his place before a nearly overflowing crowd at Folsom Field. As darkness gathered, so did the anticipation, swelling like the distant storm that… Continue reading Beneath the Colorado Skies: Tyler Childers' Folsom Field Odyssey
On August 13, 1975, The Grateful Dead played a show at the ridiculously small and distinctively decorous Great American Music Hall (GAMH) in San Francisco. This was one of only four concerts the band played that year, all of them in San Francisco. The setlist was mostly comprised of songs from the album Blues for… Continue reading Jammin' for Generations: Grateful Guitars' All-Star Benefit at Great American Music Hall
The ‘Days Between’ mark the nine days that separate Jerry Garcia’s birthday, August 1, and his death date, August 9. Doug Hagman, frontman for Terrapin Flyer, felt compelled earlier this year to do something to commemorate this special time. “I was in Italy, and I just had to play to celebrate,” Hagman told me. “So… Continue reading Terrapin Flyer makes a Real Celebration of the Days Between
