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 […]
Walking into the Ryman is always a magical experience. Especially magical when you walk in anticipating a Gregory Alan Isakov show. Gregory played two nights at the mother church, March 29th & March 30th. I was lucky and got to be there March 30th. Joe Purdy opened the show beautifully, he had the crowd laughing […]
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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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Bear Tales: the Legend of the Hill Country Delta Blues A beam of sunlight in the crystal-clear sky pierces my eye as we drive past rural farmland and a John Deere outlet store northeast of Austin. The modern sign welcoming you into Taylor is fitting for the massive growth the community has faced recently, as […]
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Splice Records’ River Retreat Blue and green Christmas lights dance along the archway that guides campers to the main stage. The River Retreat is one of several events Splice Records holds throughout the year at the KL Ranch Campground, a beautiful stretch of land in New Braunfels that sits along the Guadalupe River. Each day […]
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We Banjo 3 — Riverside Theater, Milwaukee, WI 3/12/2022 Written and photographed by Brooke Billick We Banjo 3 Receives a Hometown-Style Welcome in Milwaukee Embracing the Crowd with “Celtgrass” What’s in a label? How do you define boundaries between diverse musical categories? Sometimes it’s not possible. And, perhaps, why bother, especially when the music you […]
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Disclaimer: I don’t review shows like most reviewers. For me, music—and the experience—is all about being in the moment. The technical side of a live show is the least important part of me being front and center at a concert. Whether it’s an amphitheater or a living room, I want to feel something, and last […]
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Mammoth WVH and Dirty Honey at Diamond Ballroom We like to keep on keepin’ on with, as we like to say, ‘the same three guys and the same three chords.’ – Billy Gibbons Teachers want to teach you theory, and that’s fine, but when it comes to rock and roll, you only need three chords. […]
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Photos and Words by Shana Leigh @shanaleighphoto Marcus King at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC on February 24th, 2022 The Marcus King Band came rolling through The Ritz in Raleigh, NC with some epic surprises in tow. It was a sold-out show and the fans were packed in like sardines, rail-riding high. Hannah Wicklund kicked off the […]
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Sirens of the Southeast — Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at The Pourhouse, Raleigh, NC Caitlin Krisko and The Broadcast Abby Bryant and The Echoes Hailing from North Carolina, Caitlin Krisko and Abby Bryant synced up for their Sirens of the Southeast tour to bring fans their electric merge of sass and grace. It’s no secret that Caitlin […]
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