In the liner notes of Mickey Hart’s new album, Mysterium Tremendum, there is a brief explanation of “sonification”, which is described as the mapping of visual symbols, such as light waves, to musical notes. Mickey Hart’s past endeavors have dealt with rhythms from all around our ...view article
Tucked away between cornfields, off of the Illinois river, a gathering of sweet vibes and phenomenal music took place Memorial Day weekend. Several hours away from Chicago across from the scenic yet then flooded river bank, Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe Illinois held home to this festival. Summer ...view article
On the fateful day of September 6th, 2010 a massive wildfire burst into life in the hills above Boulder, CO. Over the course of the next eleven days over 6200 acres and close to 180 homes where brutally demolished by the horrifically destructive wildfire. Without the timely help of the heroic fire ...view article
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
Nashville, Tenn. Set for release on October 27, 2009 through Signature Sounds, Caroline Herrings fourth album Golden Apples of the Sun is her most intimate and mature to date. Combining haunting originals with some surprising new takes on old standards, Herring has created an album that ...view article
Its delightful to come across a band with mass amounts of emotion and passion in their playing, expressing it in live performances. Tea Leaf Green is one of those bands, that gathers a unique life force through their music. They have redefined present day jam-rock and appealed to audiences accustomed ...view article
The Cambridge Room, in the Dallas House of Blues, may be the most intimate venue around. With a capacity of 250, and stuffed couches around the perimeter, it feels like you’re watching your favorite band in your own living room. I was fortunate enough to catch Cornmeal there last Wednesday. ...view article
Trey Anastasio will not be performing at this year's edition of the 10,000 Lakes Festival due to circumstances beyond control. String Cheese Incident have been added to the festival making 10K Lakes their only Minnesota stop on their summer tour. Updated artist schedule information along with event ...view article
What follows is a report from a "virgin" cruiser, experiencing his very first Jam Cruise. All I can say is I am now hooked! Hearing other people's descriptions for years now simply does not do this experience justice. As I arrived at port on January 3rd to await my turn to board the majestic MSC ...view article