A flurry of psychedelic dancers, a light system rigged to stimulate your senses and a packed house at The Kinetic Playground in Chicago is what happens when you get "Shpongled" by Simon Posford of Shpongle. Known for being at the forefront ...view article

Since the days of yore, San Francisco has been a breeding ground, a safe haven and a mecca for some of live music’s most captivating acts. Music is deeply intertwined in the culture of the Golden Gate City and is not just enjoyed, but honored by many of the locals. Seeing, playing, listening to live ...view article

This year, Merlefest celebrated its 22nd year of music and art in the unbelievable heat of Wilkesboro, NC.  The festival boasted accommodations for young and old alike, mixing a variety of bluegrass knowns and unknowns with local art, food, and family activities. Smoking was not permitted during ...view article

For no other reason than seeming regional proximity, San Diego is sometimes overshadowed by the Los Angeles/Orange County megalopolis; that seemingly unending, 150 mile slab of asphalt and concrete that stretches from the dusty San Fernando Valley in the north to quaint San Clemente to the south.  ...view article

On the west side of the city in Chicago a crowd gathered outside a vintage theater entrance with anticipation building for the mesmerizing display that Eoto (End of Time Observertory) puts forward in their appearances. This duo derived from the acclaimed jam band String Cheese Incident, truly knows ...view article

Springing off a phenomenal display of impressive instrumentals and powerful lyrics, Karl Denson and his crew jazzed up the night. Playing at the Vic Theater in Chicago, the acoustics were the right touch for the powerful rhythm and soul Denson's music echoed. The collaboration of genres heard in ...view article

Keller Williams' much-anticipated 15^th album will be released on SCI Fidelity Records on May 25th. This 40-year old Virginia native has once again teamed with the husband and wife duo of Larry and Jenny Keel under the moniker Keller & the Keels, the same collaborative configuration that ...view article

I'd like to tell you a story about a band called Umphrey's McGee and how they changed all of the rules in a matter of four hours.  Last Saturday night I was witness to history being made.  The inaugural UMBowl event took place in front of myself and five hundred other fantastically lucky ...view article

The Kinetic Playground once again succeeded to spread the cheer with fantastic music bumping the whole night through. Bringing a combination of artists together to diversify the music. Touring together, Big Gigantic and Two Fresh closed out their tour with the Chicago scene. The crowd came out to ...view article

That 1 Guy came to Chicago and treated a small number of people to some out of this world music. Pipe banging, shoe tapping and musically awing, Mike Silverman, better known as That 1 Guy brought a unique performance to the city. That 1 Guy is a one man band making an endless array of sounds from ...view article