The Crystal Ballroom is rife with anticipation. Today's S2 event has left the band as well as the fans ready to rock one of the most infamous venues on the west coast. McMenamin's Crystal has hosted rock shows for over 40 years, everyone from the Grateful Dead to the Roots. The room ...view article
The sun seemed to smile upon the Rockies as the clouds broke driving
into Denver from Aspen for the continuation of the Colorado edition of
the Umphrey’s Mcgee saga. Still feeling the bitter pangs of last
night’s bender at the Belly Up and craving more than the five hours of
sleep we were ...view article
Following the Spring departure of longtime bassist, Kevin Rosen, the Chicago-formed Dark Star Orchestra offered temporary spots to a handful of talented performers. Today, the band announces the formal, permanent bassist role goes to Skip Vangelas who is currently on tour with the band. Vangelas ...view article
Third annual event held May 23-25 celebrates the music and spirit of The Grateful Dead; Festival features no overlapping sets with 3 nights of Dark Star Orchestra, plus Yonder Mountain String Band, Galactic, Keller Williams with More Than A Little, New Riders Of The Purple Sage, The Wailers, ...view article
The ascension continues for Chicago's Umphrey's McGee, not only in terms of their commercial success but in creative accomplishment and instrumental achievement as well. Their performance on Live at the Murat (SCI Fidelity), their first official live release, is as impressive as anything they've recorded ...view article
Boris Garcia has a few things in common with musical cousins Jethro Tull and Pink Floyd; Like Tull, his music possesses an organic folksiness that provides the framework for well-executed, well-placed "jams." Like Floyd, Garcia's original material is culled from the brain trust of several talented ...view article
Wilco, Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic, Gov’t Mule and The String Cheese Incident are among a long list of musicians showing support for non-profit organization HeadCount by offering VIP tickets, autographed merchandise, and some quality time.
Railroad Earth will touch down in Asheville, NC for their annual three-day New Year's Celebration at The Orange Peel on December 29-31. Fan club tickets go on pre-sale tomorrow, Sept 6th at 10am Eastern Time HERE. (General on-sale Sept 13th)
Known for their 'other-worldly' New Year's Celebrations, ...view article
Since Keller Williams first appeared on the scene in the early ’90s, he has helped define the term independent artist. Looking at the diversity of his fall plans, you can certainly ascertain why. Look for Keller on tour through the end of the year in several of his various incarnations, including ...view article
From dance halls to intimate theaters worldwide comes EOTO - the nation’s top innovator in glitchy electronic, bass thumping, dub-step themed music. With performances booked well into 2010 including dates in Tucson, Albuquerque, San Diego and all along the western seaboard, EOTO is taking the country ...view article
.jpg "Umphrey's McGee - 10/24/2009: Crystal Ballroom Portland, OR")
.jpg "Umphrey's McGee - 1/23/2010: Fillmore Auditorium; Denver, CO")
