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Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country | Pappy + Harriet's | 1/22/2024

On Monday night, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country—featuring Donato on guitar and vocals, Nathan “Sugar Leg” Aronowitz on keys and vocals, Will “Mustang” McGee on bass and vocals, and Will “Bronco” Clark on drums—found the perfect setting to conclude their West Coast tour. This region, spanning the high desert areas of Pioneertown, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree,… Continue reading Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country | Pappy + Harriet's | 1/22/2024

Jim Irsay Collection Exhibit & Concert | Shrine Auditorium | 1/11/2024

On Thursday, January 11th, the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles was transformed into a treasure trove of rock and roll, pop culture, and American history. The occasion was a special one-day exhibition of the collection of Jim Irsay, owner of the N.F.L.’s Indianapolis Colts and a passionate collector of music memorabilia, American pop culture,… Continue reading Jim Irsay Collection Exhibit & Concert | Shrine Auditorium | 1/11/2024

Friday Fadeaway: moe. Brings the Heat to LA and the Teragram Ballroom's Stage

Northeast rockers moe. played the second show of their West Coast tour on Friday night, stopping at the intimate Teragram Ballroom in downtown Los Angeles. The 600-person venue reached maximum capacity as Rob Derhak (Bass/Vocals), Chuck Garvey (Guitar/Vocals), Al Schnier (Guitar/Vocals), Vinnie Amico (Drums), Jim Loughlin (Percussion), and Nate Wilson (Keys) took the stage. The… Continue reading Friday Fadeaway: moe. Brings the Heat to LA and the Teragram Ballroom's Stage

Joe Russo's Almost Dead | The Capitol Theatre | 1/12/2024

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead returned to the famed Capitol Theatre on January 12, 2024, for another legendary run of their own, and their twenty-sixth show at the Port Chester, NY-based venue. Their clever interpretations of the Grateful Dead and other bands get better and better over time, and this show was no exception. The band… Continue reading Joe Russo's Almost Dead | The Capitol Theatre | 1/12/2024

Los Lobos | JaM Cellars Ballroom | 1/13/2024

What needs to be said about a little ol’ band from East L.A. called Los Lobos? Do we need to point out that they’ve played over 100 shows a year since they were founded 50 years ago? Does anyone really need to be reminded that they’ve recorded 17 studio albums, charted a #1 hit with… Continue reading Los Lobos | JaM Cellars Ballroom | 1/13/2024

Album Review: Old & In the Way – Live at Sonoma State 11/4/73

Old and In the Way were (ironically) mostly not old – and certainly not at all in anyone’s way! – when they gathered in 1973 to play about 50 live shows. Fiddler Vassar Clements, born in 1928 and having joined Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys at 21, was still under 50. The other members… Continue reading Album Review: Old & In the Way – Live at Sonoma State 11/4/73

Space Bacon | HIll Country Live | 12/29/2023

Space Bacon, the late-night jamtronica specialists hailing from Brooklyn, NY, brought plenty of greasy jams to Hill Country Live on December 29, 2023. This was part of the Phish After Show series, and certainly an easy location to get to from Madison Square Garden. The band consisted of guitarist Fred Rylands, drummer Sam Crespo, keyboardist… Continue reading Space Bacon | HIll Country Live | 12/29/2023

North Mississippi Allstars | Aggie Theatre | 1/14/2024

Brothers Luther and Cody Dickinson have been on a musical journey together for almost thirty years. They both possess acute knowledge of many facets of music and the music industry. You might say it’s in their blood, coming from a very musical family. This knowledge and inspiration were largely inspired by their father, legendary producer… Continue reading North Mississippi Allstars | Aggie Theatre | 1/14/2024

From Beatles to Balboa: A Journey through the Jim Irsay Collection

The Declaration of Independence. Rocky Balboa’s boxing boots. Instruments used by members of the Beatles. John F. Kennedy’s rocking chair. These are just a few of the items I saw last Thursday night at the Jim Irsay collection at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, has amassed an… Continue reading From Beatles to Balboa: A Journey through the Jim Irsay Collection

Yonder Mountain String Band + Never Come Down | Sweetwater Music Hall | 1/12/2024

Oh, the stories we could tell about Yonder Mountain String Band. We could talk about the first time I saw them. Around 1999 or 2000, I wanted to check out the storied NYC club Wetlands to see what all the fuss was about, and I’d heard about this hot up-and-coming bluegrass band from Colorado. Wetlands:… Continue reading Yonder Mountain String Band + Never Come Down | Sweetwater Music Hall | 1/12/2024