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
If you were discussing music with the casual listener or the hard-core fan who only follows a handful of bands on the regular and mentioned the name, Mark Lettieri, you would more than likely get some blank stares. If you continued the discussion and brought up groups like Snarky Puppy or The Fearless Flyers, some… Continue reading Mark Lettieri | New Morning | 7/6/23
Graham Nash, the venerable icon of classic rock, graced the stage once again for a two-night, sold-out spectacle at the Lobero Theatre on the 15th and 16th of July. The extraordinary performance was a significant part of the theatre’s 150th-anniversary festivities, adding an air of timeless charm to the historical milestone. The last time Nash’s… Continue reading Graham Nash | Lobero Theatre | 7/16/23
California’s favorite summertime band, The Beach Boys, played a sold-out concert on July 5th at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles. The iconic band had just played their annual July 4th concert at the Hollywood Bowl for 18,000 people. That show featured special guests Mark McGrath and John Stamos joining the Beach Boys for… Continue reading The Beach Boys | Vina Robles Amphitheatre | 7/5/23
Friday night Dave Mason made the journey to Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA for a night of memories and Rock n’ Roll on his “Endangered Species” tour. Situated on a mountaintop in northeastern PA, Penn’s Peak is a unique music venue located away from the hustle and bustle of urban and suburban life. The… Continue reading Dave Mason | Penn's Peak | 7/21/23
Day Three at the Peach Music Festival in Moosic, PA on July 1, 2023, included all of the feels. The lineup was jam-packed with improvisational specialists, like the Mike Gordon Band, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, and My Morning Jacket. My Morning Jacket contributed a first-ever Beatles cover following Les Claypool and his… Continue reading Peach Music Festival | Montage Mountain | Day 3 | 7/1/2023
While Americans were celebrating independence throughout the United States earlier this month, Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals were making fireworks of their own across the pond in Paris, France. Performing four shows over five days at the famed Olympia Music Hall, Harper and his band packed the room to capacity night after night and… Continue reading Ben Harper | L'Olympia Theatre | 7/5/23
