San Francisco Bay Area-based ALO delivered two sets of their infectious brand of songs and jamming on August 6, but the news-headline of the day was the inaugural performance by Jay Lane & The Mayhem. Fresh off tour with Dead and Company, drummer Lane’s Mayhem trio presented a lively, improvisational, and supremely interesting hourlong 3… Continue reading ALO + Jay Lane & the Mayhem | Bruns Amphitheater | 8/6/23
Six nights of live performances certainly take a toll. However, there was no sign of breaking on the sixth of seven performances by Phish at Madison Square Garden on August 4, 2023. The jam rock squad from Vermont certainly brought the sweltering summer heat inside the Garden in the form of face-melting jams, rarely played… Continue reading Phish Blazed On During Their Madison Square Garden Run's Penultimate Performance
Cowboy Junkies brought their enchantingly brooding Blues sound to the Lobero Theatre on July 21st as part of the 150th anniversary of the venue. The band took the stage at 8 pm sharp, kicking off the night with a stirring cover of Neil Young’s “Don’t Let It Bring You Down.” The band, which is just… Continue reading Cowboy Junkies | Lobero Theatre | 7/21/2023
When you hear the name Jorma your mind completely overloads with memories of a distant time and place. You cannot help but relive the sounds of the ’60s and ’70s. This was an era of movement through music that has left an undeniable and unforgettable impression on humanity, social awareness, and musical culture that spans… Continue reading Jorma Kaukonen | The Armory | 8/5/2023
One of the greatest venues in Manhattan is the seasonal Pier 17 Rooftop. Located on the water in the Financial District, this venue boasts stunning views of Midtown behind the stage. Seeing one of your favorite bands there is truly special, and that was certainly the case for New York City’s own Joe Russo’s Almost… Continue reading Joe Russo's Almost Dead | The Rooftop at Pier 17 | 7/27/2023
Bathed in the warm glow of a summer sunset, music aficionados descended upon the idyllic Vina Robles Amphitheatre on July 19th, eagerly anticipating the symphony of rock melodies from the acclaimed bands, Train and Better Than Ezra. As the evening sun washed the venue in hues of vibrant orange, the stage was primed for a… Continue reading Riffs, Rockets, and Revelry: An Evening with Train and Better Than Ezra
On July 20, 2023, the Lobero Theatre resonated with the sounds of mastery and innovation as Jerry Douglas, the dobro virtuoso took the stage by storm. A palpable electricity permeated the air, the anticipation crackling like a live wire as fans, their faces glowing with excitement, gathered for a night destined to be filled with… Continue reading Jerry Douglas Band | Lobero Theatre | 7/20/23
On July 26, at the popular all-seasons concert venue KEMBA Live!, in Columbus, Ohio, waves parted, and classic guitars and keyboards came out to play in the hands of Warren Haynes and Gov’t Mule. The Mule had recently kicked off their Pink Floyd-heavy tour called Dark Side of the Mule, and this was one of… Continue reading Review: Gov’t Mule’s ‘Dark Side of the Mule’ Tour, Columbus, Ohio, 7/26/23
Jam rock titans Phish took New York City’s Madison Square Garden by storm last Friday, July 28, 2023, for the first of seven performances at the famed arena. They always channel their collective creativity at what is known as the “World’s Greatest Arena,” and this run, which notably had no name or theme, was no… Continue reading Phish Kicked Off Seven Night Run in the Big Apple at Madison Square Garden
As the sun sets on the remaining dates in the Twiddle ledger, the band continues to put on inspiring shows, starting with the first night of the Levitt Pavilion in Westport, CT on July 21, 2023. This cozy, lush environment fostered the perfect place for the quintet to perform their magic. Both Mihali and Friends… Continue reading Twiddle | Levitt Pavilion | 7/21/2023
