It seemed like Deja Vu at the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California, on August 16th, 2023, as 73-year-old Peter Frampton hobbled onto the stage with a cane and swiftly took a seat for the remainder of his concert. Last year, the 83-year-old legendary singer Tom Jones took the stage in the ornate Spanish-themed theater… Continue reading Peter Frampton | Arlington Theatre | 8/16/23
Bluegrass may have its roots in Appalachia, but it has sown its seeds far and wide. Northern California in particular has been fertile ground for country pickin’ for decades, with legends Peter Rowan and David Grisman among the many genre luminaries who have made their home among the Bay Area’s redwoods. Fans of The Harmony… Continue reading Bluegrass in NorCal: AJ Lee and Blue Summit + Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band | Hopmonk Tavern | 8/19/23
Chris Isaak and his fabulous band were scheduled to play a 90-minute set just after sunset with no opening band at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles, CA on Saturday, August 12th. But that didn’t stop many devoted fans from showing up at the venue several hours before the doors opened. Some of the… Continue reading Chris Isaak | Vina Robles Amphitheatre | 8/12/23
On the 48th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s legendary visit to San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall (8/13/75), Dead Heads recently returned to see an all-star lineup of jam band stars recreate the show – and more – to benefit the Grateful Guitars Foundation. Not only were there star players, but also star instruments. It… Continue reading Grateful Guitars Foundation Celebrates at Great American Music Hall
San Francisco, CA’s ALO returned to New York City for the first time in three years, per guitarist Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, and entertained multiple sit-ins at the iconic Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY. The special guests included bassist Reed Mathis, guitarist Daniel Donato and the opening band, the Honey Island Swamp Band. The music began… Continue reading ALO | Brookln Bowl | 8/17/2023
The Billy and the Kids “Dead on the Water: Pier to Pier” concert series wrapped up on Friday night with their appearance at the rooftop venue Pier 17 in New York City. Overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge, Pier 17’s location has a rich history dating back to the Dutch West India Company in 1625, the venue… Continue reading Billy & The Kids | The Rooftop at Pier 17 | 8/18/23
Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival rolled through Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, last weekend on August 13. An array of country and classic rock legends handpicked to join Willie on this stretch of the tour delivered an incredible show that took the audience on a journey through decades of music. A diverse audience… Continue reading Outlaw Music Festival | Riverbend Music Center | 8/13/23
In March, fans got the exciting news that Gov’t Mule would be hitting the road in July to perform a run of thirteen shows that would incorporate some of the most iconic music in pop culture. Born from an incredibly special Halloween show in 2008 and only performed a select number of times since Warren… Continue reading Gov't Mule + Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | 8/7/23
The groove is alive and kicking on “Departures,” the first full-length album from Canadian instrumental group Apollo Suns. With an expected release date on Do Right! Music in late September, this 12-song compilation delivers soulful jazz-rock with influences stemming from funk, prog rock and psychedelia. Listening to Apollo Suns is revelatory – your feet will… Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: APOLLO SUNS, "DEPARTURES"
Patti Smith is a treasure trove of living musical history, and she revealed much of that legacy in song and storytelling on August 9th at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. The concert was a continuation of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the historic venue. In the company of her seasoned trio, featuring… Continue reading Patti Smith | Lobero Theatre | 8/9/23
