McNear's Mystic Theater in Petaluma, California was the first sold out show of the west coast tour to my knowledge. With a capacity of 550 and a proximity to San Francisco of some 40 miles, it's easy to understand why. Umphrey's was definitely feeling the energy last night as they proceeded ...view article
August 9, 2010 marked the 15-year anniversary of legendary musician and Grateful Dead co-fou nder Jerry Garcia 's death. As a way to honor his musical and community legacy, the gifted musicians on this compilation have generously contributed stirring live performances of Jerry Garcia songs to benefit ...view article
Today, prolific singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Keller Williams announces he’ll spend New Year’s Eve in Telluride, Colorado with his 7-piece funk outfit More Than A Little. Dubbed “Tofunkuride” featuring Keller Williams and More ...view article
The 11th annual Wakarusa Music Festival music schedule is here! The 2014 festival will feature Main Stage performances by Michael Franti, STS9 and Adventure Club on Thursday, The Flaming Lips and Infected Mushroom FUNGASAMONGUS on Friday, The String Cheese Incident and BASSNECTAR on Saturday and closing ...view article
The Mother Hips have spent the past eighteen years becoming, quite possibly, the best rock and roll band that you never heard in your life. Unless you were fortunate enough to be indoctrinated into the Hips culture through their predominantly West Coast regional touring, rabid internet fan-base, ...view article
On December 13, 2011, Keller Williams delivers Bass, his 17th album. Starting with 1994’s Freek, Keller has done solo albums, live albums, one with The String Cheese Incident, another with Bob Weir, Michael Franti, Bela Fleck and a bunch of other personal heroes, a bluegrass ...view article