Future jam quartet Space Bacon returned to Brooklyn Made on Saturday, April 20, 2024, for their first-ever 420 show in Brooklyn, NY. This fun event was also the first celebration of legal cannabis in Brooklyn, as this night marked the first time on April 20 occurred when cannabis could be legally purchased in the Big… Continue reading Space Bacon | Brooklyn Made | 4/20/2024
I’m happy to report that, while the New Mastersounds are no longer technically “new,” they are still kicking butts at 25 years young, and they are still masters of their sound. A quarter-century ago, guitarist Eddie Roberts joined forces in Leeds (that’s a city in the U.K., my friends) with drummer Simon Allen, bassist Pete… Continue reading The New Mastersounds + The Lucky Strokes | The Fillmore | 4/20/2024
They met at NYU as students with one common goal: to make every gig feel like a party and to keep everyone dancing. Several years and many rooftop gigs later, Stolen Gin lived up to this mantra at their biggest show yet last Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the legendary Bowery Ballroom in New York,… Continue reading Stolen Gin | Bowery Ballroom | April 13, 2024
Last week, The Black Crowes proved once again that rock and roll is still alive and well as they hit The Fillmore Auditorium in Denver on Monday, April 8 to give rabid fans a dose of rhythm and blues southern style. Promoting their latest album Happiness Bastards, the octet gave everything they had to a… Continue reading Black Crowes | The Fillmore Auditorium | 4/8/2024
On April 10, 2024, the YouTube Theater witnessed a captivating departure from Godsmack‘s usual high-octane shows. This concert, part of their Vibez Tour, traded the mosh pits for a more intimate and introspective atmosphere, offering a unique experience for their fans. No one really knew what to expect from a show billed as an intimate… Continue reading Godsmack Vibez Tour: A Night of Intimacy and Reflection at YouTube Theater
Melvin Seals brought his talented band to the iconic Capitol Theatre on April 5, 2024 for two fiery sets of classic Jerry Garcia Band covers, and more. They were joined by saxophonist Ron Holloway. Psychedelic rockers One Eyed Jack provided their support. The evening began with solid set by the New Jersey based One Eyed… Continue reading Melvin Seals and JGB | Capitol Theatre | 4/5/2024
The Infamous Stringdusters should be way more famous. Not to say they haven’t earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy win for Best Bluegrass Album in 2018. The quintet also tops the bill at many string-based festivals. While perhaps not yet a “household name” in the bluegrass pantheon, the Stringdusters may be the worst-kept secret in… Continue reading Infamous Stringdusters | Sweetwater Music Hall | 4/5/2024
The Disco Biscuits released their much anticipated ninth album Revolution in Motion to a sold out crowd at New York City’s Webster Hall on March 29, 2024. This was not just any album, but rather a techno “Space Opera,” where the Disco Biscuit band members are a subset of the characters. Musicians Erin Boyd, Matteo… Continue reading The Disco Biscuits Present Revolution In Motion
Pulling up to the Lobero Theatre on a tranquil Monday evening, March 25, the scene was set for a night far from ordinary. Lyle Lovett‘s scheduled acoustic performance was underscored by the presence of two large tour buses and a colossal semi-truck, hinting at the grandeur that awaited inside the modest 600-seat venue. The “acoustic”… Continue reading Lyle Lovett Charms the Lobero with Stellar Band and a Twisting Surprise
Jerry Garcia‘s impact on bluegrass music will be on full display for the next two years at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in Owensboro, Kentucky. The exhibit, called Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey, opened on March 28, 2024, with a historic weekend of music, panel discussions, documentary screenings, and other festivities honoring the… Continue reading Garcia’s Grassroots: A Bluegrass Journey Through Jerry’s Legacy
