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Lotus Brings the “Rise of the Anglerfish” Tour to a Packed Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte

Lotus | Neighborhood Theatre | Charlotte, NC | photos by Alexius Lipot Lotus brought the Rise of the Anglerfish 2026 tour rolling through the East Coast and showed absolutely no signs of slowing down when they landed in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Neighborhood Theatre. With a packed room buzzing with anticipation, the band wasted… Continue reading Lotus Brings the “Rise of the Anglerfish” Tour to a Packed Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte

Spafford Launches Spring Tour with Dream-Fueled Jam Journey at Greensboro’s Ziggy’s

Brian Moss | Spafford | Greensboro, NC | March 3rd, 2026 – photos by Alexius Lipot Spafford kicked off their Spring Tour with a packed room on a Tuesday night in the heart of downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, at the beloved and nostalgic jam-band staple of the Triad, Ziggy’s. Unknown to the crowd at the… Continue reading Spafford Launches Spring Tour with Dream-Fueled Jam Journey at Greensboro’s Ziggy’s

Desmond Jones’ Benton Harbor Debut Showcases New Songs and Deep Groove

Desmond Jones | The Livery | photos by Dan Ward The snow is finally loosening its grip, giving way to spring, and those who have been hunkered down through the bleak winter are beginning to reemerge. Cabin fever meets live music season, and there’s no better remedy than heading to the local watering hole for… Continue reading Desmond Jones’ Benton Harbor Debut Showcases New Songs and Deep Groove

Bob Weir Tribute Celebrates “Circle Songs and Sands of Time” in the Bay Area

Fox Theatre | February 26th, 2026 | Redwood City, CA | photos by Gabriel David Barkin It’s hard to believe that it’s been less than two months since Bob Weir died. Here in the Bay Area in particular, the celebration of the life and music of the legendary founding member of the Grateful Dead has… Continue reading Bob Weir Tribute Celebrates “Circle Songs and Sands of Time” in the Bay Area

STS9 Explores Deep Grooves and Hip-Hop Rhythms at Irving Plaza

Sound Tribe Sector 9 returned to Irving Plaza for the first time in twenty one years on February 21, 2026, having last played at this New York City venue on February 19, 2005. This was also their first show in Manhattan since 2018. Their performance did not disappoint as they delved into a number of… Continue reading STS9 Explores Deep Grooves and Hip-Hop Rhythms at Irving Plaza

Ghostface Killah Brings Raw Bars to Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver

  Ghostface Killah – Denver, Colorado -photos by Elliot Engebretson There’s something different about seeing Ghostface Killah in a room the size of Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom. The space is tight enough that every ad-lib echoes and every bassline rattles through your ribs. On his recent stop in Denver, the Staten Island legend didn’t bother with… Continue reading Ghostface Killah Brings Raw Bars to Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver

Goose Step Into a New Sonic World with Everything Must Go Remixed

Everything Must Go Remixed Goose have never been a band afraid of evolution, but Everything Must Go Remixed marks one of their most deliberate expansions yet. Rather than offering a surface-level remix package, the band hands their 2025 studio album to a carefully curated roster of electronic artists and in doing so, steps fully into… Continue reading Goose Step Into a New Sonic World with Everything Must Go Remixed

Blue Gate Performing Arts Center Hosts Sierra Hull and The Milk Carton Kids

Shipshewana, Indiana, doesn’t seem like a destination for music lovers—and that is exactly why it works so well. Approximately equal distance from Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Detroit, and the powerhouse musical hub of Chicago, the area is quietly emerging as a destination of its own. Tonight, the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center plays host to Sierra… Continue reading Blue Gate Performing Arts Center Hosts Sierra Hull and The Milk Carton Kids

Simplicity & Rebuilding the Last Great Dream: Where We Go by Jesse Appelman Album Review

Photo: Courtesy of Jesse Appelman This music will continue for 300 years. But what do we mean when we say that? Part of our family tree has been scorched. The work now isn’t about grafting new limbs onto old wounds. It’s letting the twigs be reborn on their own terms. You may recognize Jesse Appelman… Continue reading Simplicity & Rebuilding the Last Great Dream: Where We Go by Jesse Appelman Album Review

Mark Lavengood Leads Heartfelt John Prine Tribute at The Livery

photos by Dan Ward John Prine lives on in the hearts and minds of musicians. His simple yet profound lyrics speak directly to the human psyche, and his music continues to inspire new generations. It is this truth that drives musicians to study his compositions, weave his songs into their performances, and look forward to… Continue reading Mark Lavengood Leads Heartfelt John Prine Tribute at The Livery