Umphrey’s McGee has graced almost every stage of significance in their hometown of Chicago. So when the opportunity arises to see them in a new venue there is a palpable sense of excitement and expectation. Such was the mood when guitarists Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger followed up their ...view article
eTown is a nationally syndicated radio show, heard weekly on NPR and other stations across the US. It features top musical artists and is taped in front of a live audience. This week’s featured artist was the Tedeschi Trucks Band, an 11 member group, led by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. ...view article
Mickey Hart is currently touring in support of his latest recorded offering Superorganism, as well as celebrating his approaching 70th birthday. I personally have not kept up with Hart’s more recent projects, in fact the last piece I listened to with quite a bit of interest ...view article
Which Way World - the new release recorded by supergroup collective The Contribution - is the kind of debut album that only seasoned musicians can produce. Featuring the stellar contributions of Tim Carbone - violin, vocals (Railroad Earth), Jeff Miller - guitar, mandolin, vocals (New Monsoon), Phil ...view article
Keller Williams, Jam Band’s Mad Scientist, has recreated his vibe one more time. Touring now with More Than a Little, on the What the Funk? Tour, Keller and friends stopped by the Fillmore in Denver for a music-filled evening. Supported by opening act Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, Keller and ...view article
Winding down their fall tour, Widespread Panic played a show at the old Lyric Opera House, now known as the Model Performing Arts Center. The venue isn’t a place you’d expect to see a band like Panic, but the acoustics are great and really enhanced the show. There was limited room for dancing ...view article
I had a friend say this weekend that you should never go into a Cheese show expecting any one thing. This is great advice, since their sound can range from bluegrass to dubstep. I would just like to state that there is one thing you can always expect, and that is a good time. Saturday night’s ...view article
The Summer Camp Pre-Party kicked off yesterday with a bang, definitely not a wimper. The weather was nice, a little cool and no rain. However, there was a little evidence of previous showers; small puddles and a little mud. Checking in at the festival was super easy, and very well organized. ...view article
There are a growing number of products which use non-toxic ingredients to do the same job as the toxic products, normally pushed by the large corporate companies. Take the time to investigate the ingredients in the products you purchase to make sure that they ...view article