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Rhythms, Reflections, and Renge Kyo: 125 Years of Chautauqua and Herbie’s Harmonic Humanity

Rhythms, Reflections, and Renge Kyo: 125 Years of Chautauqua and Herbie’s Harmonic Humanity

  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

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REVIEW: Frogleg's "Uncroaked"

REVIEW: Frogleg's "Uncroaked"

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"

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Tab Benoit | Lobero Theatre | 8/19/23

Tab Benoit | Lobero Theatre | 8/19/23

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

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REVIEW: Stephen Marley's "Old Soul"

REVIEW: Stephen Marley's "Old Soul"

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"

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Phish | Dick’s Sporting Goods Park | 9/1/23

Phish | Dick’s Sporting Goods Park | 9/1/23

This past weekend, Phish took their twelfth run at their annual Labor Day summer tour closer, delivering four nights of fun at the famed Dick’s Sporting Goods Park outside of Denver. With the exception of Thursday night, which was still very packed, the band played to sold-out crowds, 27,000 people turning out to celebrate the… Continue reading Phish | Dick’s Sporting Goods Park | 9/1/23

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Mikaela Davis & Southern Star | Beachland Tavern | 8/22/23

Mikaela Davis & Southern Star | Beachland Tavern | 8/22/23

Chatting with Mikaela Davis after the show in Cleveland at the Beachland Tavern I asked how she would describe her music. “It’s hard to describe,” she said “All of us have different backgrounds and musical experiences. I’d say” Rock n Roll” she continued. That works for me. I will add my own opinion that the… Continue reading Mikaela Davis & Southern Star | Beachland Tavern | 8/22/23

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Terrapin Crossroads’ Sunday Daydream Festival II

Terrapin Crossroads’ Sunday Daydream Festival II

Led by Phil Lesh & Friends and Melvin Seals & JGB, the second generation, literally, of Terrapin Crossroads staff presented a one-day, two-stage, seven-band Sunday Daydream on August 27, in Novato, Calif. Following the initial Sunday Daydream that took place on July 9, this event was a quintessential gathering of those who oft-performed at the… Continue reading Terrapin Crossroads’ Sunday Daydream Festival II

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Review: Devon Allman-Donavon Frankenreiter’s “See It All” Tour | Madison Theater | 8/24/23

Review: Devon Allman-Donavon Frankenreiter’s “See It All” Tour | Madison Theater | 8/24/23

So check out the crazy musical DNA of this duo: One guy’s a longtime pro surfer from southern California who turned pro guitarist/songwriter in the early 2000s, and the other’s the guitar-playing/songwriting son of a certifiable blues-rock-blues legend also active for more than 20 years. Both have sizable amounts of songwriting and recording experience under… Continue reading Review: Devon Allman-Donavon Frankenreiter’s “See It All” Tour | Madison Theater | 8/24/23

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Stand and Be Counted – David Crosby Tribute | Lobero Theatre | 8/20/23

Stand and Be Counted – David Crosby Tribute | Lobero Theatre | 8/20/23

David Crosby would have been proud of the mass musical assembly in Santa Barbara on August 20th to Celebrate his life at the “Stand And Be Counted” tribute concert. Many onstage and in the sold-out audience wondered (some out loud) whether Crosby was looking down, playing a mischievous joke. He may have sent the first… Continue reading Stand and Be Counted – David Crosby Tribute | Lobero Theatre | 8/20/23

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Shakti | The Capitol Theatre | 8/19/2023

Shakti | The Capitol Theatre | 8/19/2023

Fifty years is a long time to participate in anything. So long, in fact, that gold is the appropriate anniversary gift. The multi-cultural, mixed genre Shakti brought their Fiftieth Anniversary Tour to the famed Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on August 19, 2023. The band’s unique mix of blues with North and South Indian… Continue reading Shakti | The Capitol Theatre | 8/19/2023

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