On the crisp evening of October 16th, the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles became a melting pot for two generations of EMO music aficionados. The air was thick with nostalgia, reminiscent of the iconic Warped Tour days. The electric atmosphere intensified as legendary bands The Used and Sleeping with Sirens graced the stage, promising… Continue reading Warped Into Memory: An Evening with EMO Titans
I just returned from a Musical Sojourn in Porto, Portugal, a weeklong musical experience featuring ALO’s Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Natalie Cressman and Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band and multiple other projects), Nikki Bluhm, members of Greensky Bluegrass, Fruition and Railroad Earth, and many other artists from the extended jam and bluegrass world. This was a… Continue reading A Musical Sojourn in Porto, with Members of Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth, TAB, ALO, Fruition, and More
The first time I saw Phish live was at the band’s famed Rupp Area show in Lexington KY, in November 1996. (The Four Horsemen of the Psychedelic Apocalypse unspooled a stratospheric, 25-minute “Bathtub Gin” jam that night which immediately entered Phish pholklore as one of the all-time best versions. As a dazzled, newly-minted Phish convert… Continue reading Phish | Dayton Nutter Center | 10/10/2023
Under the mystical glow of the Griffith Observatory, the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles transformed into a haven of psychedelic wonder on the night of October 14th, as Joe Russo’s Almost Dead took the stage. This iconic venue, with its amphitheater-like seating, ensured that every note reached the ears of eager fans, turning the evening… Continue reading Joe Russo's Almost Dead | Greek Theatre | 10/14/23
The beauty of music lies in its ability to evoke emotions, memories, and a profound sense of connection. On a night filled with nostalgia and revelation, Pat Metheny, one of the world’s most cherished guitarists, took the stage at the Boulder Theater, offering an evening that transcended the barriers of time. The Boulder Theater, with… Continue reading Guitar Tales: Metheny's Musical Mosaic at Boulder Theater
Concertgoers at the Chumash Casino Resort on September 29 were treated to an electrifying performance by the legendary band Foreigner despite the absence of any original members. Yet, the absence of the original lineup was scarcely noticed as the band’s current iteration proved their mettle with a stellar show that would rival any with the… Continue reading Head Games: Foreigner’s New Crew Plays the Classics Right
WOW, what a lineup of incredible musical talent the Mighty Mishawaka Amphitheatre presented Friday night at the Poudre Canyon venue. The amount of diversity and talent each musician brought to the stage was staggering on many levels. The uniqueness of this show was that all of the artists know one another and are friends and… Continue reading Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Andy Thorn & Friends, and The Sweet Lillies | Mishawaka Amphitheatre | 10/13/23
At the end of September, with the changing leaves and cool breeze, the solid improv experience that is Eggy brought its colorful array to warm the hearts of Colorado to close out the month with back-to-back shows. Hitting up The Aggie Theatre for night one in Fort Collins followed by a stop at Cervantes in… Continue reading Eggy | Aggie Theatre | 9/29/23
Scott Tournet is best known as the frontman for Elektric Voodoo, a founding member of Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Blues & Lasers, and a producer. On September 9, 2023, he brought his solo act to The Bitter End in New York City, also known as the oldest rock club in the Big Apple, giving… Continue reading Scott Tournet | The Bitter End | 9/9/2023
Somewhere in the mists of the early 1970s, a prog-rock enthusiast I rubbed musical elbows with for a brief time used to frequent an import record shop here in Cincinnati. In this enticing, below-street-level section of a multi-level downtown bookstore, he would find and retrieve pirate’s gold in the form of albums from emerging British… Continue reading Genesis’ “Selling England by the Pound” Marks Its 50th Anniversary
