Goose returned to Detroit, MI for the first time in five years, and treated the Motor City to a honk-filled throwdown at the Masonic Temple on September 16, 2023. The two-set show included fun covers and plenty of tasty originals. Masonic Temple provided a stunning backdrop for this rising jam quintet. The Detroit Masonic Temple… Continue reading Goose | Masonic Temple | 9/16/2023
Two hard rock bands, one composed of newcomers and one with veteran rockers, performed on Sunday, September 10, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Roxy Theatre on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. Hard rock fans lined up long before the doors opened in anticipation of the show. By the time the opening band,… Continue reading Decibels and Daisies: The Roxy's Rocking Rollercoaster Ride
Closing out the month of July, the production triumph that is Planet Bluegrass made the magic happen once again with the legendary three-day event RockyGrass. Taking place in the tiny town full of talent Lyons, Colorado, and celebrating its 51st birthday, Festivarians were treated yet again to an event that was run with precision and… Continue reading RockyGrass 2023 | Recap & Photos
Goose returned to Boston, Mass. for the fifth time in their career and took flight in the form of two jam heavy sets at the Leader Bank Pavilion on September 14, 2023. This show was the second date on their fall tour, and the band certainly didn’t sound like that had just emerged from a… Continue reading Goose | Leader Bank Pavilion | 9/14/2023
The String Cheese Incident made a stop at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA on Thursday night in the midst of their tour with Willie Nelson and his Outlaw Music Festival. The venue was packed to the gills when showtime hit at 7:30 and the crowd was treated to an evening of SCI songs new… Continue reading The String Cheese Incident | Penn's Peak | 9/14/23
Imagine taking a road trip through the heartland of American music, with none other than Daniel Donato as your tour guide, presenting his latest album, “Reflector.” Set to drop on November 10th via Retrace Media, this musical adventure feels like a cosmic journey through the heart and soul of American sounds. Let me give you… Continue reading Cosmic Country and Beyond: Reflecting on 'Reflector'
On a night that celebrated both the legacy of jazz and the 125th anniversary of the historic Chautauqua Auditorium, the legendary Herbie Hancock took center stage, casting a spell over an audience ready for musical transcendence. As the first notes of “Overture” filled the auditorium, there was a collective sense of anticipation. The piece,… Continue reading Rhythms, Reflections, and Renge Kyo: 125 Years of Chautauqua and Herbie’s Harmonic Humanity
From the lush woodlands, fertile prairies and innumerable lakes emerges Uncroaked, the newest composition from Minnesota-based collective Frogleg. Recorded as a 3-disc live acoustic album at KJ’s Hideaway in St. Paul, Minnesota, Frogleg’s latest offering puts an elegant twist on their extensive catalog, showcasing a wide array of musical versatility and vocal range. From the… Continue reading REVIEW: Frogleg's "Uncroaked"
On a scorching summer night, the Lobero Theatre became the epicenter of blues magic as Tab Benoit took the stage for an unforgettable performance on August 19th, 2023. The intimate venue was filled with anticipation, and Benoit did not disappoint, delivering a fiery and soulful concert that left the audience craving more. The show was… Continue reading Tab Benoit | Lobero Theatre | 8/19/23
Jamaica’s Marley family has produced no shortage of history, hits, homages, and musical heroes. On his fifth solo album, seven years since his last one, Stephen Marley pays tribute to his storied and successful family – and to a life of inspiration and influences ranging from Frank Sinatra to the Beatles to (no surprise here)… Continue reading REVIEW: Stephen Marley's "Old Soul"
