Have you ever had one of those cocktails known as the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, a drink so overwhelming that it’s like “having your brains smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick”? Of course you only wish you could, because it’s a fictional drink that exists only in the… Continue reading Review of Don Was & Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Memorial Hall, 5/25/24
With the release of their third album, One More Lifetime, there is no doubt that Jorma Kaukonen and John Hurlbut are hitting their stride. And to be honest, the proper review of this album is, “Kick back in the sweet spot of sound, close your eyes, and take the ride. This album speaks for itself.”… Continue reading Jorma Kaukonen and John Hurlbut Release Third Album, One More Lifetime
For the last 20 years, Lake Street Dive has proven to be not only a perfect fixture for Rachael Price to display her instantly recognizable vocals but also a standout in modern pop culture. Forming in 2004 in Boston, they have come a very long way. Spending their younger years inside a dive bar on… Continue reading Dive Right In: Lake Street Dive’s Latest Album is a Splash of Brilliance
“‘Cause your soul’s sweet song’s still singin’,” Susan Tedeschi sang in the Tedeschi Trucks Band set opener on May 31, a heartwarming song of hope and a tribute to the late band keyboardist Kofi Burbridge, who passed away five years back. The 12-piece ensemble’s performance was musically elegant, dazzling, and exciting. Myriad layers and complexities… Continue reading Tedeschi Trucks Band + Little Feat | Greek Theatre | 5/31/2024
Michael Franti and Spearhead were back at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre last night, delivering a wonderful evening of musical messages enveloped in a hip-shaking rock and roll show! Franti’s globally conscious lyrics and respect for our planet and one another were as present as the giant monoliths that cradle the audience beneath them. His… Continue reading Michael Franti and Spearhead | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 5/31/24
The hottest tickets in San Francisco this week were for My Morning Jacket‘s four-night run at The Fillmore. Currently on tour playing amphitheaters and music festivals, the Kentucky-based quintet drew fans from far and wide for this special and relatively intimate event, with a promise of no repeats and a guarantee of serious shreds. The… Continue reading My Morning Jacket | The Fillmore | 5/28/2024
Billy Strings brought a unique and electrifying energy to the Windy City, transforming the Allstate Arena into a bluegrass haven on Friday, May 24, 2024. From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation. Chicago’s own bluegrass legends, the Henhouse Prowlers, kicked off the evening, entertaining a vibrant crowd of tie-dyed fans and… Continue reading Billy Strings' Bluegrass Brilliance Lights Up the Windy City
Dogs In A Pile (DIAP) made their Stone Pony Summer Stage debut this past Friday to open the triple-threat summer tour being dubbed the “Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour”. Andy Frasco graciously switched set times with DIAP to let the Asbury Park locals relish a little longer in the special occasion with their family, friends,… Continue reading Dogs In A Pile play The Stone Pony Summer Stage (5/24/2024) and there’s nothin’ left to do but smile, smile, smile
The Stone Pony Summer Stage is back for the 2024 season and hosted Joe Russo’s Almost Dead for a raging two-set heater on May 17, 2024, that featured a full set with friend and frequent collaborator, multi-instrumentalist Stuart Bogie. The band honored their Garden State roots, as eighty percent of the quintet are originally from… Continue reading Joe Russo's Almost Dead | Stone Pony Summer Stage | 5/17/2024
“Easy come, easy go / Easy left me a long time ago,” Eddie Vedder sang, shrouded in shadows on a dark stage during Pearl Jam’s opening selection of “Pendulum.” The Dark Matter World Tour touched down in Sacramento on May 13 and Vedder and the band displayed the musical muscle that has kept them at… Continue reading Pearl Jam | Golden 1 Center | 5/13/2024
