In 2019, we attended a concert at Folsom Field in Boulder. The skies darkened, it started to rain lightly, and I emailed my weather guru friend in Austin, Texas: “Hey Danny, what’s happening in the Colorado front range?” Danny sent back a Doppler radar screenshot showing very bright red and deep purple tie-dye splotches running… Continue reading From Rain Clouds to Musical Euphoria: A Day at Arrowood Farms
The Infamous Stringdusters brought their signature brand of progressive bluegrass to the historic Sherman Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA, for a night of electrifying jams and foot-stomping grooves. Pioneering a unique space at the crossroads of bluegrass and progressive music, The Infamous Stringdusters have become a beloved institution. This Grammy Award-winning quintet comprises (dobro),… Continue reading Infamous Stringdusters + Dishonest Fiddlers | Sherman Theater | 7/18/24
The North Mississippi Allstars may not have been bona fide all-stars when they formed as a trio nearly thirty years ago, but the Brothers Dickinson have certainly attained that status by now. They proved their worthiness with a set that went way beyond their expected two-hour timeframe on Thursday at HopMonk Tavern in Novato. The… Continue reading North Mississippi Allstars + The Sam Chase | Hopmonk Tavern | 7/18/24
The legendary jam band Phish once again proved why they are the undisputed kings of live improvisational music with their electrifying performance at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA, last night. The band, currently on their Summer Tour 2024, delivered a set that had the crowd dancing, singing, and basking in the pure joy that… Continue reading Phish Delivers a Night to Remember at Xfinity Center
The S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Tour, featuring Slash and many of his musical friends, is a celebration of blues music. Slash was introduced to the blues early in life by his grandmother, who played him B.B. King and Albert King records. The blues genre has always resonated with Slash, incorporating its sound and feeling into his… Continue reading Keeping the Blues Alive: Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival Takes Denver by Storm
Thousands of loyal Primus fans gathered at Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles on July 7th for a concert by the beloved trio. A warm, dry wind from the Central California desert blew across the venue. While temperatures topped 100 degrees midday, the climate was far more comfortable at showtime just around sunset. The breezy… Continue reading Primus Sucks at Vina Robles Amphitheatre
Portland indie darlings The Decemberists brought their road show to Oakland’s Fox Theater on Saturday night. The Decemberists are touring in support of their latest release, “As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again.” Fans who have been on board with the alt-nerdy, uber-literary, and sea-shanty’ish Decemberists since their debut in the early aughts… Continue reading The Decemberists | The Fox Theater – Oakland | 7/13/24
If you’re visiting Lewes, Delaware, making Lower Slower Delaware your vacation destination this summer, or if you’re a local resident, Rocking the Docks is the must-see music concert series in LSD this summer. The seaside venue is relaxed, the food and drink options are plentiful, and the grounds are expansive. There are amazing sunsets, and… Continue reading Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel | Rocking the Docks | 7/11/24
Havana, Illinois left its mark on Edward David Anderson (EDA) and he left his mark on Havana. His new, soon-to-be-released album, Still the River, reflects this relationship built over almost three and a half years. The time includes deeply engaging with West Central Illinois and the Illinois River and his daughter, Ella as her first… Continue reading Still the River and a Summer Conversation with Edward David Anderson
Carlos Santana made a stop on The Oneness Tour on Friday, June 28, at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati. The evening kicked off with support from The Counting Crows. Santana, who has been a regular performer at the Cincinnati music venue since he first graced its stage in 1985, delivered an emotionally charged performance packed… Continue reading Carlos Santana unites Cincinnati with The Oneness Tour
