Year After Year: Newport Folk Festival 2022 Photos of Paul Simon provided by Rett Rogers and the Newport Folk Festival, all other photos by Carl Beust How does Jay Sweet, the Executive Producer of Newport Folk Festival do it? The recent musical surprises taking place at this festival have been mind boggling! Let’s start with […]
Greensky Bluegrass, The Civic, New Orleans Jazz Fest in New Orleans is a wonderful place to be a music fan. After eight hours of music taking place at the fairgrounds, you may find a couple dozen shows within walking distance of your hotel. I was lucky enough to have Greensky Bluegrass playing within a block […]
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The Return of New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival After three failed attempts and 1091 days the fifty first New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival took place April 28th through May 10th. During the seven days of the festival, which was spread over two weekends, hundreds of bands played on twelve stages at the fairgrounds, […]
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Lee Fields and The Expressions May 05, 2022, Fillmore, New Orleans The silky smooth Lee Fields opened up for Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at The Fillmore in New Orleans. Fields and his band The Expressions quickly won over the crowd with their songs of hope and togetherness. The Expressions warmed up the crowd while waiting […]
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Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe “A Diesel Insane: The Music of David Bowie.” Fillmore May 05, 2022 Each year during Jazz Fest in New Orleans, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe pays tribute to a trailblazing artist. Tributes have included the music of Prince, Allman Brothers, Beastie Boys, Rolling Stones, and Aretha Franklin. In 2022 KDTU performed “A […]
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Smokey Robinson — Waikiki Shell, April 16, 2022 The influence of R&B on contemporary Americana music is undeniable. Artists such as Yola, Brittany Howard, and The Tedeschi Trucks Band showcase the style of music, combining elements of jazz and blues, having syncopated rhythms and a strong backbeat. Hawaii was honored to host R&B icon Smokey […]
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Devon Allman, Hawaii Theatre, Honolulu, Hawaii April 01, 2022 Hawaii had been patiently waiting for Devon Allman for over two years. Initially the Allman Betts Band was scheduled to play the historic Hawaii Theatre. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the performance was postponed twice. Then, the Allman Betts Band went on hiatus. Finally, it was announced […]
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Keb Mo’, Blue Note Hawaii, March, 27, 2022 Keb’ Mo’ is no stranger to Hawaii. In recent years he has played regularly in the Islands. During this most recent visit to Hawaii the bluesman played three consecutive nights at The Blue Note Hawaii in Honolulu. Keb’ Mo’s career stretches back to the early seventies when […]
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Al Jardine, Hawaii Theatre, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 24, 2022 Alan (aka “Al”) Jardine, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, is best known for being one of the founding members of the California-based group The Beach Boys. Jardine met Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson, Mike Love and David Marks after his family moved to California. They formed The […]
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Streetlight Cadence, Blue Note Hawaii, March 20, 2022 Three years ago I experienced Streetlight Cadence (SLC) for the first time. The alternative folk group stood out because of their positive outlook, unique instrumentation, distinctive arrangements, and endless energy. A lot has changed, but much has stayed the same during the last three years. Although Jesse […]
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