Mark Knopfler’s voice never sounded young. The Dire Straits frontman was in his late twenties when the timeless hit “Sultans of Swing” took over the airwaves in England and the U.S. in 1978. It was easy then to imagine the singer was himself a member of the storied bar band of which he sang; a… Continue reading Mark Knopfler's 'One Deep River': A Review
Approaching nearly two decades together, it might still surprise many that Chris and Oliver Wood only began their musical collaboration shortly before forming their band. The Wood Brothers, comprising Chris, Oliver, and drummer/keyboardist Jano Rix, delivered an electrifying performance at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood last Thursday evening, showcasing a chemistry that suggested a lifetime… Continue reading The Wood Brothers | Fonda Theatre | 2/29/2024
Dogs. So hot right now. Readily apparent by another pair of sold-out shows. This time at the Bluebird Theater in Denver, CO. The sellouts mark the third and fourth of the year out of seven headlining shows thus far. Coming off a mini-tour in the Midwest opening for Andy Frasco & The U.N., Dogs In… Continue reading Dogs In A Pile | Bluebird Theater | 2/16 & 2/17/2024
I had the pleasure of diving into Loreena McKennitt‘s latest album, The Road Back Home, it’s nothing short of a mesmerizing journey through time, tradition, and the warmth of community. The Road Back Home is a nostalgic embrace of simpler times, capturing the essence of local performances that inspired her early in her career. This… Continue reading Album Review: The Road Back Home by Loreena McKennit
Gov’t Mule, in the midst of its 13-stop, Thirty Years Strong tour of the West, and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, on its opening winter/spring tour stop, both touched down on February 16 for a massive, and splendid, night of music at The Venue at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, just north of Sacramento.… Continue reading Gov't Mule + Lukas Nelson & POTR | The Venue at Thunder Valley | 2/16/2024
One might say The High Hawks are a modern-day Roots supergroup, or perhaps just great friends who love to make music together. Either way, it’s real magic happening that can’t be ignored. You could not put together a more road-savvy group of personalities. These guys all met on the road, passing through the same venues… Continue reading The High Hawks | Aggie Theatre | 2/18/2024
In the three decades since their formation, Gov’t Mule has established themselves as a pillar of jam band music. Originally an offshoot of the early-90s lineup of the Allman Brothers Band, Mule quickly became a force in their own right, and they brought their unique brand of jammy, southern blues-rock to a packed Wiltern Theatre… Continue reading Gov't Mule | The Wiltern | 2/15/2024
Orebolo closed their three-night stand at the Capitol Theatre on February 10, 2024, with another inspired acoustic performance. Those in attendance were fortunate to hear four first-time played tunes, along with more stellar Grateful Dead covers. This band continued to impress in a stripped-down environment, as they emerged as a formidable trio on the jam… Continue reading Orebolo | Capitol Theatre | 2/10/2024
Too Many Zooz closed out their latest cross-country tour this past weekend to a sold-out crowd at San Francisco’s The Chapel. Throughout a night of lively and upbeat music, the band helped to cement their legacy as the torchbearers of the Brass House genre with a set that echoed throughout the streets of the Mission… Continue reading Too Many Zooz | The Chapel | 2/10/2024
Orebolo returned to the Capitol Theatre on February 9, 2024, and continued the second of a three-night run with deconstructed Goose tunes. Smiles and joyful reunions were frequently seen amongst the fans in attendance, as many saw out-of-town friends for the first time since Goosemas in December. The two sets included copious first-time played covers,… Continue reading Orebolo | Capitol Theatre | 2/9/2024
