The Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, California, hosted an unforgettable evening of soulful blues on July 29, 2023. The legendary five-time Grammy-winning Robert Cray Band took the stage and captivated the audience with their electrifying performance. From the moment the first note resonated through the theater, it was evident that this would be a night… Continue reading Cray-ziness at the Lobero:A Night of Blues That's Anything But
The Winter Park and Fraser Colorado Chamber are purveyors of gratitude and fun. Once again, the SolShine concert presented by the Chamber and hosted by Rendezvous Event Center in Downtown Winter Park is now officially in the live music history books. This concert has incredibly special meaning for the residents and out-of-town guests that frequent… Continue reading Grateful Grass | SolShine Concert | 8/12/2023
West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s Mountain Stage, now in its 40th year as one of the nation’s most cherished and continuing programs in public radio history, descended upon Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, Calif., on August 6. The occasion was to record a live-performance radio broadcast with a diverse, one-of-a-kind lineup that featured the… Continue reading Mountains Stage Live | Green Music Center | 8/6/23
When Phish decided to play seven contiguous shows at Madison Square Garden, they ignited a firestorm of bands playing pre-shows and after-parties during the run, which created a festival-like environment. This included the palindrome-loving jam rock quartet Dopapod, This adept group of Berklee School of Music Alums knows how to put on a raging after-party… Continue reading Dopapod | Sony Hall | 7/29/2023
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
