YMSB: Good As True On March 27th, jam grass originals Yonder Mountain String Band presented their 12th studio album Good As True to the world. Released on their own Frog Pad Records label and featuring eight tracks of that unique sound that the band has given audiences for nearly thirty years, this latest production showcases… Continue reading Yonder Mountain String Band Deliver Good As True Studio Album Review
Buffalo Traffic Jam: Take Me Home Last October, Buffalo Traffic Jam—the duo of Frankie Cassidy and Nathan Ross—released their debut EP, Take Me Home. The record is soft, acoustic, and gritty, showcasing the group’s raw and authentic blend of folk, indie, and country music. There isn’t a better fit for the often catch-all “Americana” genre… Continue reading Buffalo Traffic Jam Share Raw Americana on Debut EP Take Me Home
Richard Thompson | Santa Barbara, CA | April 4, 2026 – photos by L. Paul Mann There’s a certain kind of magic that only reveals itself in a room like the Lobero Theatre—where history, intimacy, and sound all meet in perfect proportion. On April 4th, that magic belonged to Richard Thompson, who returned to Santa… Continue reading Richard Thompson Delivers Acoustic Mastery at Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara
Goose | Asheville, NC | April 10th, 2026 – photos by Alexius Lipot Goose came out swinging in Asheville at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, launching their tour opener with purpose, power, and heart. From the very first note, it was clear this wasn’t just another show—it was a love letter to a city still rebuilding after… Continue reading Goose Ignites Asheville with Explosive Tour Opener and Heartfelt Tribute to a Resilient City
Billy Strings | St. Augustine Amphitheatre | St. Augustine, FL | April 4, 2026 | photos by Russell Levine Some nights don’t behave like concerts. They don’t really start clean, and they don’t really end clean either. They just happen — then hang in the air afterward like humidity you can’t quite shake. That’s what… Continue reading A Shooting Star Over the Lighthouse: Billy Strings, Shakedown Creek, and the Night Reality Slipped Off Its Axis
Photos by L. Paul Mann There’s a certain kind of magic that settles in when Donavon Frankenreiter’s sun-soaked surf-folk spirit meets the velvet-lined intimacy of the Lobero Theatre. On a warm Thursday night in Santa Barbara, that magic came alive. Frankenreiter didn’t just perform—he brought his “Ask Me Anything” tour to life, turning California’s oldest… Continue reading Donavon Frankenreiter Brings “Ask Me Anything” Tour to Lobero Theatre
Photos: Courtesy of the Princess Theatre On Friday, March 27, I rode up to the beautiful and historic Princess Theatre in Decatur, Alabama, for the first time in a couple of months to see Charlie Starr and Benji Shanks of Blackberry Smoke. The band has had two #1 albums – Holding All the Roses and… Continue reading Charlie Starr & Benji Shanks Deliver Southern Rock Magic in Decatur
The new release “Bad Luck” from Banshee Tree comes out April 17, and it has something for everyone. The band has no definable genre, and that suits them well. The songs are well thought-out, giving the album a polished feeling even though this is only their sophomore release. Overall, the band works like a well-oiled… Continue reading Banshee Tree’s “Bad Luck” Delivers Eclectic Sophomore Release
Mike Gordon Band | Boston, MA | March 27th, 2026 – photos by Scott Kepnes The Mike Gordon Band delivered a high energy show to a sold-out audience at the Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA Friday, March 27th. The 933-capacity, standing-room-only venue was filled with anticipation, ready to groove with the band. Renowned Phish bassist/vocalist… Continue reading Mike Gordon Brings it Home to The Paradise Rock Club
Photos by L. Paul Mann There is a specific kind of magic when a legendary voice meets the perfect acoustic space. On Wednesday night, the historic Lobero Theatre—California’s oldest continuously operating performance hall—hosted Justin Hayward, the voice and soul of The Moody Blues. For those lucky enough to be in the room, it was more… Continue reading Justin Hayward Brings The Story in Your Eyes Tour to Lobero Theatre Review
