The Independent in San Francisco, hosted three up-and-coming bands for a night of funk and fun on Thursday, January 11, 2024. If you’re looking to get a party started, keep it going, or make it last all night, you might want to check out Object Heavy, Boot Juice, and Litty deBungus. Litty deBungus kicked off… Continue reading Object Heavy, Boot Juice, & Litty deBungus | The Independent | 1/11/2024
“Best Damn Band We’re Ever Gonna Hear.” Following the untimely death of Duane Allman, the Allman Brothers moved forward without dropping a beat. Brother Duane had died in late October 1971. Barely three weeks later, the band was back on stage in Upstate New York with a lineup composed of the remaining five original members… Continue reading Allman Brothers Band | 'Manley Field House, Syracuse University, April 7, 1972' | Review
In a year filled with a multitude of successes for Dogs In A Pile (DIAP), perhaps December 2023 will go down in band history as one of the most important stretches for the Asbury Park quintet. But we’ll get to that in a moment. Among the highlights of a year with astronomical growth: their second… Continue reading 2023 is in The Bag for Dogs In A Pile | 12/30 & 12/31 Recap
The Bay Area was awash with live music during the final days of 2023. During the week leading up to and including New Year’s Eve, live music fans in the region could choose The String Cheese Incident, LCD Soundsystem, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Les Claypool’s Bastard Jazz, Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew’s “Remain in Light”… Continue reading Leftover Salmon New Year's Eve Run at The Sweetwater
Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, accompanied by the vibrant Wolfpack, delivered a spectacular New Year’s Eve performance at Ft Lauderdale’s Au-Rene Theater on Sunday evening. This grand finale of a three-night extravaganza was not only a musical journey through Grateful Dead classics but also a visual feast featuring dancing dragons, elegant ballet dancers, and whimsical… Continue reading Weir & Wolf Bros ft. The Wolfpack | Au-Rene Theater | 12/31/23
Phish returned to the iconic Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York, NY on December 28, 2023, for their eightieth show at the famed arena. They also commenced their annual four-night New Year’s run for a sold-out crowd of donut-clad individuals. Like a fine wine, this band only gets better with age, and… Continue reading Phish Kicked Off 2023 New Year's Run WIth An Old School Heater
December is for holidays, and this year was no exception. The rising jam rock band Dogs In A Pile put on an outstanding, sold-out show at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on December 16, 2023, that included a visit by Mr. Grinch, as well as some stellar covers. This performance was part of… Continue reading Dogs In A Pile | Stone Pony | 12/16/2023
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong returned to the Brooklyn Bowl Philadephia, PA with the flock on December 15, 2023. This bird band quartet played a pair of heaters in 2022 at this unique venue and raised the stakes. They delivered a raging night of funk-fueled originals, including a special collaboration with the Philadelphia-based soul and funk… Continue reading Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | Brooklyn Bowl Philly | 12/15/2023
Nat Keefe’s Concert Carnival came to town and performed “without a net” at The Independent on Sunday night, December 17, 2023. The venerable San Francisco club was full of talent, musical and otherwise, for the 18th annual fundraiser produced by Keefe (Hot Buttered Rum, BeatMower). Billed as an “All-Star Cabaret Variety Show,” this year’s Carnival… Continue reading Nat Keefe’s Concert Carnival | The Independent | 12/17/23
Guitar-master dexterity was on dazzling display at the sold-out Crest Theatre in Sacramento on December 13, headlined by one of the finest and most heralded guitarists in the land, Tommy Emmanuel. His set was preceded by a duet featuring dobro whiz and 32-time Grammy nominee Jerry Douglas along with Daniel Kimbro on double bass. All… Continue reading Tommy Emmanuel + Jerry Douglas | The Crest Theatre | 12/13/23
