The Santa Barbara-based Doublewide Kings brought their brand of roots-rock magic to the historic Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria for a two-night fundraising event, thrilling sold-out crowds with classic covers and their own brand of Americana goodness. The events were organized to raise funds for much-needed upgrades to the theatre, and they proved to be more… Continue reading Doublewide Kings Rock the Alcazar for a Worthy Cause
Long hours and many miles concluded at City Winery St. Louis when TR3 and Birddog played their last show of the Watch It Tour to a room packed with friends and family. The homecoming show on 2/3/24 delivered a few tracks off the new Watch It LP as well as many fan favorites. After unveiling… Continue reading TR3 | City Winery St. Louis | 2/3/2024
Like a train going westward, Dogs In A Pile (DIAP) spent the first weekend of February hitting three cities they’ve played before – but for the very first time as headliners. Texas greeted them back with open arms and has shown the band is firmly extending its reach to the South. First up was Last… Continue reading Dogs In A Pile go Westward and Truckin’
Dirtwire, a one-of-a-kind ensemble known for its eclectic, genre-bending sound, continued their “The Four Directions” tour of the Wild West with their performance at Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown, CA, on Friday night. Comprising Evan Fraser (Hamsa Lila/House of Hamsa) and Mark Reveley (Afrodesiac Soundsystem), they perform on various stringed instruments as well as an… Continue reading Duo Dual in Desert – Dirtwire takes on Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown
Since I have no idea where to begin when it comes to describing Steve Poltz, I will start with our very first interaction. In 2022, Poltz was playing a show (probably his best show ever) at Breckenridge Brewery in Denver, Colorado. I arrived at the gig a little late, and he was already on stage… Continue reading Steve Poltz | The Armory | 2/3/2024
Galactic returned to the iconic Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, January 27, 2024, for the second night of a two-night winter stand that packed quite the punch. This New Orleans, La-based septet sold out the jam band-loving venue, and brought the French Quarter with them, along with plenty of funk and jazz. Neo-soul… Continue reading Galactic | Brooklyn Bowl | 1/27/2024
Los Angeles’ Nu-Disco band Poolside launched their winter tour with a bang, captivating a sold-out audience at the cozy Soho nightclub in Santa Barbara on a rainy Friday night, January 19th. This event marked their third performance at this iconic venue, energizing a youthful audience that filled the venue, ready to immerse themselves in the… Continue reading Poolside's Sold-Out Soiree at Soho in Santa Barbara
Hot Buttered Rum (HBR) kicked off 2024 with a celebration of its silver anniversary at the Sweetwater in Mill Valley on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Yes, the NorCal bluegrass band and left-coast jam festival staple has been around for 25 years – congrats, boys! This was essentially a homecoming show. Founding HBR members Erik Yates… Continue reading Silver Anniversary, Golden Night: Hot Buttered Rum at Sweetwater
Switching buses from Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway, Kyle Tuttle is now embarking on a solo journey with his latest album, Labor of Lust. This 11-track achievement pays homage to the jamgrass lore built on the shoulders of jamgrass giants like Leftover Salmon and Yonder Mountain String Band. Kyle Tuttle has traversed the miles while… Continue reading Album Review: Labor of Lust by Kyle Tuttle
The Denver, Co-based trio SunSquabi brought a high-energy set of jamtronica originals to Brooklyn Made in Brooklyn, NY last Friday, January 19, 2024. This intimate venue in the bustling Bushwick neighborhood was packed despite multiple inches of snow that fell across the region earlier in the day. Producer and instrumentalist Parkbreezy provided support. Parkbreezy, aka… Continue reading SunSquabi | Brooklyn Made | 1/19/2024
