Archive: 2022

It’s mystifying that the lush and ocean-side tranquil environs of Cape Cod, Massachusetts haven’t sprung open more stalwart musical acts. Opal Canyon is working to change that, as their fruitful roots rock. Graced with adoring vocals and tightly rapped rhythmics, Opal Canyon recalls the righteous harmonics of Lake Street Dive and 10,000 Maniacs. Helmed by […]

There’s a great reason to come and join the party in Chicago this summer. Sacred Rose, a new festival taking place August 26-28 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, IL, announced its lineup, and Phil Lesh and Friends tops a bill filled with notable indie artists and jam bands alike. The festival includes indie powerhouses Black […]

Th-th-th-th that’s all, folks! Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann says Steely Dan dropped her as the opening act on their upcoming 42-date 2022 summer tour, and that she’s baffled as to why. Steely Dan’s website shows Snarky Puppy will be the band’s opener for the initial 13 dates of their tour and the site’s news page bears no mention […]

Although he will forever be known as  “The Kid”, even at an athletically wise 74 years old, Bobby Weir, rhythm guitarist and stalwart leader of all things Grateful Dead, still continues to own all things live music along with most recently, earning adoring admiration from the burgeoning Americana scene. The desire to continually perform was […]

With fifty-five years of hindsight, it’s more than a little thought-provoking to hear the Grateful Dead’s eponymous studio debut. While the record contains hints at some directions to come for the band, such as its fondness for Bob Dylan, it hardly suggests the seismic impact on contemporary culture that would eventually ensue for nearly three […]

Outlaw Alt-Folk group Tejon Street Corner Thieves hails from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, bringing new energy to the Bluegrass genre by mingling darker subjects and tones with depth-driven lyricism and performative musicianship. The musicians behind Tejon have been playing together since 2013, where they gained momentum in the local Colorado scene with accolades and […]

With his latest album, Twilights, Sweden’s Jesper Lindell proves that the Americana genre is clearly agnostic to geography. The moment the organ starts up on the joyous opening track, “Westcoast Rain,” it’s clear that Lindell is destined for big things. The next track, the heart-wrenching “One More For The Road,” only cements that sentiment. The […]

Trumpeter/composer Marquis Hill steps out with his 13th album and debut for Edition Records with New Gospel Revisited, a live reimagining of his 2012 debut as a leader, New Gospel. Recorded at the famed Chicago venue, Constellation, Hill brings an entirely new cast, a formidable group of today’s new generation players including Walter Smith III, […]

Amazing that South Park has been going 25 years strong and Comedy Central is celebrating the occasion with a big concert event in of course Colorado. “We’re so excited to go home and play at Red Rocks, a place that’s been known for hosting the most legendary Artists and Musicians. Until now,” said South Park co-creators Matt […]

On Tuesday, March 8th, Anderson East brought his soulful sounds to the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC.

Remember that time a now 78-year-old Mick Jagger recorded the lyric, “What a drag it is getting old?” Phil Lesh, who turned 82 yesterday (3/15) continues to prove age doesn’t matter and that octagenarians can rock on with the announcement of another run of Halloween shows, billed as Phil-O-Ween, at The Capitol Theater in Port […]

Make no mistake about it-The Black Moods are true to form “rock band” in its most 70’s refined essence. This three-piece band consisting of vocalist and guitarist Josh Kennedy, bassist Jordan Hoffman and drummer Chico Diaz don’t mess around with trends or gimmicks- it’s clearly rock footed in the vein of Bad Company, Tesla, and […]

On her debut full-length album Bird Song (due out May 13, Hudson-Valley-based artist Holland Belle emanates effervescent folk that is celestial and fervent. The artist who spent time in both the opera and classical worlds has finely turned her gifted vocals into that of a fine-tuned songsmith in the vein of Aldous Harding and Cate […]

Jo Schornikow’s history is rich with unexpected circumstances. She began as a church organist and jazz pianist, which took her from Melbourne to New York City. She gigged around NYC with a smattering of colorful creatives. Amongst others, she worked as an accompanist of Hugh Jackman, Bobby Rydell and Lana Del Rey. Schornikow made an […]

This collaboration between guitar great Kevin Eubanks and the charismatic, adventurous pianist Orrin Evans is one of those long dreamed of projects that came to fruition with the time afforded by the pandemic shutdown. EEE- Eubanks-Evans-Experience comes via Evans’ label, Imani Records, and has the two risk-takers exchanging licks in a relaxed, spontaneous way, both […]

Singer-songwriter and composer Laura Loriga was born in Bologna, Italy, and in the past decade she has been developing her work between her own country and the United States. With Mimes of Wine, her main project until recently, she has written and published three full-length records (Apocalypse sets in – Midfinger Records/Warner Chappell, 2009, Memories […]

In the latest Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle offers his illustrated commentary on Feel The Void, the new album from Hot Water Music, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed on desktop):

Samuel Or Daniel is an artist to keep an eye on. The moniker for Portland, Maine-based DIY artist Sam Guenther, Samuel Or Daniel may be brand new to the music scene, but this up-and-comer is about to offer some cutting-edge stuff to the indie rock/DIY scene. And today, he announces his debut EP: a cowboy […]

Enchanting and mesmerizing, “Killing Feels” is a cinematic track fit for the big screen. The second single from Monako’s upcoming EP, In Shapes I-III, “Killing Feels” picks up right where the previous single “Know My Name” left off, continuing the Canadian/German group’s journey into unbridled creativity and melding of genres. A collaboration with Canadian group Bibi Club, […]