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
Folk Blues Bands are hard to place. Acoustic guitars backed by sensitive rhythm players hold the framework together. A voice like an old friend starts to weave a tale you feel could be your own when the steel guitar cuts into your mind, sending you to a happy place where the world makes sense. Veteran… Continue reading Life, Love, and Lessons: The Beautiful Ballads of How to Make Mistakes
Goose closed out another exhilarating summer tour last Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, CT. This was their fifth performance, and perhaps their best, at one of the finest places in the Northeast to see live music outdoors. The band was reeling from a raging show in front of… Continue reading Goose | Westville Music Bowl | 6/30/2024
The old saying “records are made to be broken” fortifies the notion that any achievement, no matter how great, can be exceeded. That is exactly what Goose did in terms of ticket sales at Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, NY, on June 29, 2024, their relative home turf. The charming former tennis stadium, nestled… Continue reading Goose | Forest Hills Stadium | 6/29/2024
Dark Star Orchestra, the ultimate Grateful Dead experience, spent a little time on the mountain last night. The hills were alive with the sweet sounds of the Grateful Dead’s music at the majestic Mishawaka Amphitheatre. The band’s triumphant return to the Poudre Canyon coincided with our nation’s birthday, and believe me, it was the place… Continue reading Dark Star Orchestra | Mishawaka Amphitheatre | 7/4/2024
We’ve said it many times: never miss a Goose Philly show. For some reason, they morph into superhuman musicians whenever they play in Philadelphia, PA. Their performance at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts last Friday, June 28, 2024, followed suit. The show included a pair of guest sit-ins and was Goose’s biggest headlining… Continue reading Goose | The Mann Center for the Arts | 6/28/2024
In an era where attention spans are often short, the ability to command a room for a full hour and then some is a skill possessed by a select few. Last night’s performance by Cage The Elephant at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium proved to be an elating and gripping culmination of the dedication… Continue reading Cage The Elephant | Bill Graham Civic Auditorium | 7/2/2024
