I have been fortunate to see Umphrey’s McGee in 16 states across this great nation. Living on the west coast I have not had the opportunity to see many shows on the eastern shore of the United States. Luckily I have met a whole host of fellow Umphfreaks in my travels and was able to find some friends ...view article

When I first heard of The Contribution and who was in the band, I nearly wet myself with excitement. How could such a band made up of members of The String Cheese Incident, Railroad Earth and New Monsoon be anything except absolutely stellar? Featuring Tim Carbone, one of the best fiddle players ...view article

Bluegrass in my mind is envisioned as a small town gathered together to enjoy a knee slap and a yee- haw as well as to enjoy the simple subtleties of the strings while letting the worries of everyday life be lifted with the steps and spins of dancing. Hot Buttered Rum with the Coop opening at Clearwater ...view article

The way music is produced and performed is growing at an astounding rate.  From the roots of acoustic music to amped up rock n’ roll and into the electronic revolution, the options available to the modern musician are more like a scientific lab, then the campfire jam from where it all started. ...view article

The third annual Del Yeah festival wrapped up in Carbondale, Illinois on Sunday, September 2 at the Rustle Hill Winery.  Due to inclement weather from hurricane Isaac the Saturday show in St. Louis had to be rescheduled and left folks wondering if the show in Carbondale the following ...view article

I hadn't been to a show in over a month, and was really jonesing for some live music.  Plus, I had just bought a new lens, so I really wanted to get out and take some pictures.  Luckily, Cornmeal, fresh from Jam Cruise, scheduled a show at a very small venue in Ft. Worth.  When I say small, I ...view article

Sam Bush is like a fine red wine, maturity brings out the best in his music. Now 57 years old, and a veteran of Bluegrass, Newgrass, Jazzgrass, rock and Jug Band music styles, Sam has been a major influence on traditional and progressive acoustic music since the 1970's.17356

After establishing ...view article

Although the newest offering from Del McCoury offers a few surprises in the songlist, it offers a treasure trove of   flawless musicianship from one the world’s tightest and  most talented groups.  At this point in history The Del McCoury Band is, and has been for quite some time, the benchmark ...view article