The Immediate Family took the stage at The Mint, one of LA’s premier mid-sized venues, on February 13, marking the beginning of a brief tour with scheduled dates in both California and Florida. The band boasts an assembly of iconic session musicians: Russ Kunkel on drums, Leland Sklar on bass, Danny Kortchmar, Steve Postell, and… Continue reading The Immediate Family | The Mint | 2/13/2024
Orebolo, the three-piece acoustic side project containing members from Goose, kicked off a three-night run at the storied Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY last Thursday, February 8th. This trio has come a long way since their debut at the Fred Festival as the AGOOSEtic trio, and continues to serve up stripped-down Goose songs as… Continue reading Orebolo | Capitol Theatre | 2/8/2024
On Sunday night, The Aggie Theatre hosted the return of the talented duo, Rachael and Vilray. Performing to the Fort Collins crowd for the first time since July 2021, the couple presented several selections from their 2023 release, “I Love a Love Song,” along with other originals. They kept a mostly seated audience captivated with… Continue reading Rachael & Vilray | Aggie Theatre | 2/4/2024
The Nels Cline Consentrik Quartet jazz ensemble delivered an extraordinary performance at The Falcon in upstate New York on Wednesday night. Located about 10 minutes north of Newburgh, NY, in the quaint town of Marlboro, The Falcon stands out as one of the live music gems in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Year after year, it books… Continue reading Nels Cline's Consentrik Quartet | The Falcon | 2/7/2024
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
