After criss-crossing the country, The Hard Working Americans put Texas in it’s sights for a 3 night run.  On Saturday, they pulled into Austin, TX for a show at Stubb’s.  Fronted by Todd Snider (vocals), this super group comprised of Dave Schools of Widespread Panic (bass), ...view article

Years ago I went to Rosine, Kentucky–the birth place of Bill Monroe--to participate in the Saturday night jam at the community center.  After a visit to the Monroe gravesite, I went to the jam.  A couple of the locals asked where I was from. When I said “Arizona, “ there ...view article

G. Love and Keb’ Mo’ came to Austin Friday night as part of their 10 night Mo’ Love tour and Austin couldn’t have been luckier to be one of the last stops.  Though warm and humid down town that didn’t keep the crowd from coming to listen to some great music last ...view article

Few citizenries exhibit the level of local pride as do the residents of Michigan and nowhere is that pride more in evidence than at the intimate Hoxeyville Music Festival.  And after a year’s hiatus, Hoxeyville returned with an increased emphasis on “mitten music”.  While previous editions ...view article

Fall in Colorado is a bittersweet time.  It’s beautiful, but the long days are coming to an end.  Ski season is rapidly approaching, but Red Rocks Amphitheatre closes its doors for the season.  Before that happens, however, Lotus blesses us with their annual fall revue.  ...view article

With the inception of a dream, Sam Shear, founder of POTM, set forth on the adventure of a lifetime to create a Midwest festival that would house a community of talented musicians, artists, healers and beautiful people. It would take two years for his dream to come to fruition, teaming with his father, ...view article

Walking into Stubb’s Wednesday night, you could tell it was going to be a good night to watch Fitz and the Tantrums.  It’s not often that the place is packed before the opening act but this crowd was ready to welcome back Austin native Max Frost. The show, a benefit concert for the ...view article

Austin loves their Panic!  This week Widespread Panic fans were treated to another 2 night run at ACL-Live Moody Theatre and both the band and the fans came ready to get down.  With Todd Nance out for the fall tour, the boys were joined by Duane Trucks on the drums and he made himself right ...view article

Even competing against ACL’s final night line-up, Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, back for the second night in 4 days, drew a large crowd at the ACL-Live Moody Theatre on Sunday night.  His All Starr band are all stars in their own rite.  Former Santana member Greg Rolie on keys, ...view article

About halfway through their Fall Tour 2014, Widespread Panic made their annual appearance at the Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX.  This year, different from previous shows at this venue, Panic was co-billed with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.  Another difference from prior shows at Verizon ...view article