Apr 13, 2017
Photos: Howard Greenblatt | Video: Nunu ZomotGuitarist, songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer Dave Mason visited Chicago's City Winery on Tuesday.With a set consisting of songs that he made famous with Traffic, in his solo career, and in cover versions by other artists, he and his band gave the Winery crowd....
Apr 13, 2017
Photos & Words: Alex Wood | Video: the1stMikeCWith an eclectic but consistently quality catalog of music and a talented, versatile band, violinist Kishi Bashi is precisely the kind of musician that keeps fans coming back with each subsequent tour.Touring in support of last years excellent Sonderlust, Kishi Bashis concert at Thalia Hall also...
Apr 13, 2017
Photos / Video: Wyatt Brake (zepcowboy)In any given month, there are hundreds of bands that take to Chicago's stages. But there are far fewer that look and sound like Tinawiren -- which makes their show at Old Town Folk Music that much more of a treat.The Saharan ensemble dived into some guitar-driven jams&...
Apr 12, 2017
On TV features a quick recap of some of the music we're playing at Tomorrow's Verse Headquarters.Who: Widespread Panic backing reggae legend JImmy Cliff with keyboard Chuck Leavell on piano.What: A joyous one-time collaboration on Johnny Rivers' "I Can See Clearly Now". When: September 12th, 2015You...
Apr 11, 2017
Jeff Tweedy contains multitudes. Even within a single Wilco show, he can jump between art-rock provocatuer, emotional songwriter, and stand-up comedian. But untether him completely from the band, or his side projects, or his solo gigs, and even more is revealed.At March's Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, TN, Joel Berk (@pfcidb) ...
Apr 10, 2017
Jerry Garcia peformed thousands of shows with the Grateful Dead, hundreds more with various configuration of the Jerry Garcia Band, and when you throw in NPRS, Garcia / Grisman, Old & In The Way, and duo gigs with John Kahn, he was thankfully no stranger to the stage.But solo and acoustic Jerry was rare indeed....
Apr 10, 2017
I presume you've heard of Dick's Picks. But if you're a Deadhead who is searching for newer tunes, perhaps you'll appreciate the name of Hiss Golden Messenger's first band-recorded live set: Parker's Picks Volume One.Named for Warren Parker, who joined the band for their fall tour to archive the band's live sound. &...
Apr 7, 2017
On TV features a quick recap of some of the music we're playing at Tomorrow's Verse Headquarters.Who: An all-star band honoring (and including) Mavis Staples. Greg Allman, Grace Potter, Jeff Tweedy, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald and many more take a turn on the mic for the encore at Chicago's Auditorium Theater....
Apr 4, 2017
By: Alex WoodGrandaddy- Last Place [3/3]Jason Lytles Grandaddy returned for Last Place, the bands first studio album in more than a decade. The record remains within the boundaries previously established on the bands older work, with layers of keyboards, swirling effects and a keen sense of melody. Lytles lyrics are quirky throughout, but more personal...
Mar 28, 2017
By: Alex Wood | Photo: @mrsjjcreamOne of the most talented and powerful songwriters in the modern folk scene, M. Ward often feels like a musicians musician, popping up in the liner notes of your favorite records without you realizing.Despite his prolific and collaborative tendencies, the guitarist has only gained a small but dedicated following, diehards...