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
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
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
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
As the temperature drops, the wind picks up, and the setting sun over Lake Michigan paints the sky with vivid streaks of orange and pink, fall begins to settle in. I find myself lining up outside The Livery in Benton Harbor, a place steeped in history. Once a city livery where horses and wagons were… Continue reading Hartliss: Crafting Music, Laughter, and Memories with Their Own Unique Touch
Reggae legends Black Uhuru dropped some serious roots reggae beats at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA, on Friday night. First, a bit of personal history: I got turned on to Black Uhuru by my college roomie, Robert, at U.C. Santa Cruz in the early Eighties. He had copies of the band’s seminal… Continue reading 38 Years Later: Still High on Black Uhuru’s Reggae Vibes
Goose descended on Saratoga Springs, NY, for a two-night stand at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, which is surrounded by lush greenery and a sprawling state park that includes hot springs. The band was sufficiently warmed up after playing in Holmdel, NJ, and Boston, MA, earlier in the week. The Connecticut-based indie groove quintet certainly… Continue reading Goose Achieves Lift-Off on Night One at SPAC
The days are getting shorter, and the weather is cooling down. This can mean only one thing: both football season and fall tour are about to begin. Goose, the indie-groove jam rock band from Connecticut that has solidified itself as a heavy hitter in the music industry, kicked off its Fall Tour at PNC Bank… Continue reading Goose | PNC Bank Arts Center | 9/1/2024
The Beach Boys, the timeless masters of surf music, returned to the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles on August 29th as part of their annual summer concert tour of California. This time, they were joined by actor and guitar virtuoso John Stamos, who added an extra layer of excitement to the evening by sitting… Continue reading Good Vibrations and Star Power: The Beach Boys and John Stamos Shine at Vina Robles
Five-time Grammy winner Christopher Cross returned to his former hometown of Santa Barbara to perform at the Lobero Theatre on August 28th. The singer-songwriter brought with him an international band of talented musicians and backup vocalists for an extended set, made all the more special as it preceded a sold-out performance with the rock band… Continue reading Sailing Into Santa Barbara: Christopher Cross Shines at The Lobero Theatre
