Where is Joe Samba? The New England-born singer, songwriter, guitar master, and general musical phenomenon is hard to pin down, literally. First, there is his chameleon-like ability to move seamlessly from job to job and place to place. Are you looking for Joe, the touring musician? Good luck! He is seemingly always on tour or… Continue reading Joe Samba: A Lifeline to Good Vibes – An Interview and Album Voyage
Growing up, the Wooten Brothers were military brats. Their family moved frequently, and the five boys grew up in Hawaii, California, and Virginia. Despite the constancy of motion, the family was anchored in music. Regi, the eldest, began teaching his younger brothers how to play bass and keyboards before any of them turned ten years… Continue reading Still Funky, Still Family: The Wooten Brothers’ Reunion at Yoshi’s
Metallica wrapped up the U.S. dates of their 2023/2024 M72 World Tour at Lumen Field in Seattle. This tour features a unique concept: Metallica doesn’t just play in a town—they take over. The band performs two distinct shows on Friday and Sunday, with no songs repeated between them. Each show features a different pair of… Continue reading From ‘Creeping Death’ to ‘Master of Puppets’: Metallica’s Seattle Symphony of Destruction
Styx and Foreigner’s Renegades & Juke Box Heroes tour made a stop at Cincinnati’s Riverbend Music Center last week. This tour marks the first time the two bands have played together since 2014, and they brought along special guest John Waite to open the show. The evening was, above all, a celebration of an era… Continue reading A Classic Rock Double Header: Styx and Foreigner Bring Renegades & Juke Box Heroes Tour to Cincinnati
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
