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Crooked Tree and Proud: Molly Tuttle’s Personal and Musical Triumph in Boulder

  On a warm August evening, the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, CO, became the backdrop for a night of music that was both captivating and deeply personal. Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway took the stage, with Chatham Rabbits opening the night, setting the tone with their rich harmonies and earnest folk tunes. Their performance… Continue reading Crooked Tree and Proud: Molly Tuttle’s Personal and Musical Triumph in Boulder

Phish brought deep jams in Bethel despite inclement weather

As the Phish summer tour rolls on, the jams continue to heat up. Their first night at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on August 9, 2024, was no exception, as the band honored the legendary venue adjacent to the grounds of the original Woodstock Festival with a raging show. The venue was quite soggy… Continue reading Phish brought deep jams in Bethel despite inclement weather

A Journey Through Time: Dead and Company’s 30-Night Odyssey

In the shadowed recesses of a desert oasis, where the neon lights of Las Vegas flicker like distant stars, Dead and Company brought their grand odyssey to a close on the evening of August 10th, 2024. It was a night that whispered of echoes, of journeys past and present, and of a legacy that refuses… Continue reading A Journey Through Time: Dead and Company’s 30-Night Odyssey

Grand Rapids Gets a Phish Fix After 26 Years: A Night of Musical Magic

After a 26-year hiatus, Phish returned to Grand Rapids with a bang, proving once again why they are one of the most dynamic and beloved live bands in the world. The anticipation in the nearly packed Van Andel Arena was palpable, and Phish did not disappoint, delivering a night filled with deep jams, surprise collaborations,… Continue reading Grand Rapids Gets a Phish Fix After 26 Years: A Night of Musical Magic

Joe Bonamassa | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 8/4/2024

Joe Bonamassa ripped Red Rocks apart last night! His guitar skills were as pronounced and defined as the giant red monoliths that stood before him. It was out-of-this-world guitar and vocal marksmanship served up with class, showmanship, and sharp attire. The guy is the whole blues/rock package with unbridled musical skills and an ambitious attitude.… Continue reading Joe Bonamassa | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 8/4/2024

Phish delivered a Down with Disease fest on Night One at Ruoff Music Center

Jam rock titan Phish kicked off a mighty three-night run at the legendary field of dreams, the Ruoff Music Center (formerly known as Deer Creek Music Center), on August 2, 2024. This storied amphitheatre, surrounded by cornfields, has hosted notable performances by Phish and others, including the memorable July 11, 2000, show where the band… Continue reading Phish delivered a Down with Disease fest on Night One at Ruoff Music Center

Darkness Falls, Nash Rises: A Night of Unplanned Magic

In the shadowy heart of Boulder, beneath the gothic arches of Chautauqua Auditorium, an eerie whisper of fate interrupted Graham Nash‘s opening tour night. As the lights flickered and died, darkness embraced the classic venue. A sudden hush fell over the eager crowd, like a murmur from the abyss, as the very air seemed to… Continue reading Darkness Falls, Nash Rises: A Night of Unplanned Magic

Terrapin Crossroads’ Sunday Daydream Vol. 3 | 7/21/24

On a cool and windy but exquisitely sunny day, just a short jaunt from the Terrapin Crossroads nightclub and restaurant presided over by Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh from 2012 to 2022, a similar collective of staff and musicians offered their third “Sunday Daydream” on July 21, along the San Pablo Bay in San Rafael,… Continue reading Terrapin Crossroads’ Sunday Daydream Vol. 3 | 7/21/24

Blues Legends Unite: Slash's SERPENT Festival Captivates Hollywood

On Saturday, July 13th, the Rolling Stones performed at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California. While the octogenarians rocked the stage, Slash brought his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival to the Greek Theatre across town in the heart of Hollywood. The show featured many talented young musicians paying homage to the roots of all hard rock: the Blues genre.… Continue reading Blues Legends Unite: Slash's SERPENT Festival Captivates Hollywood

World Music Magic: Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, and Rakesh Chaurasia’s Enchanting Performance

Saturday night, Fort Collins was the site of the penultimate tour stop of the world music celebration of the Grammy-award-winning “As We Speak,” created and performed by masters of music Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, and Rakesh Chaurasia. Taking home the win in both the Best Contemporary Album category and Best Global Music Performance… Continue reading World Music Magic: Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, and Rakesh Chaurasia’s Enchanting Performance