This year marked the tenth anniversary of the North West String Summit at Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, Oregon. And, for the first time, the event included music playing on the main stage on Thursday night. Thursday music, matched with a stellar line-up, made this Strummit one of the ...view article
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
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
Wintertime in the windy city is a rough experience for the residents, one positive that comes from the snowfall and bitter cold can be the opportunity to groove to the amazing music that stumbles through the city. This notion proved to be so when the Kinetic Playground sported a 3 night run of spectacular ...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
Grace Potter is a lot more than just a pretty face. She’s the complete package: she has a strong voice with a big range, is a superb keyboard player and guitarist, and has the looks, stature and confidence of a super model. She's a blues/rock force to be reckoned with. Her band, the Nocturnals, ...view article
Bursting beats from the Congress theater in late June was the dynamic duo populating the band Thievery Corporatio. Livening up the Logan Square district of Chicago, a flare of universal elements was brought to the stage with this group whose live performances bring astounding theatrics. A passion ...view article
The 22nd Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam began as an opportunity for local Asheville area bands to jam. Originally, the money raised would go to various charities. As the event grew in size Warren settled on Habitat for Humanity because he could see where the money was going.
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