Jul 15, 2015
Steve Miller Band Keeps on Rockn and Bluesn with FeelingWords: Joann D. Ball | Photos: Philamonjaro StudioRavinias house lights dimmed, and the stage curtain dropped, while the familiar intro to Jungle Love fired up a near-sellout crowd. After that flashback workout, Miller told enthusiastic fans "Ooh, it's good to be back. Thanks for coming!On the...
Jul 15, 2015
Photos / Words: Mark Gmerek | Audio: Z-ManThree glorious days of Fare Thee Well left but a few fumes in the tank, but Railroad Earth was ready to keep the party going late night across two venues and two nights.For a band that seems to be cut from the same mythic Americana cloth as the Grateful...
Jul 15, 2015
Johnette Napolitano Returns with New Songs and True StoriesWords: Joann D. Ball | Photos: Philamonjaro StudioJohnette Napolitano opened with Joey, and treated City Winerys stage like a porch at her Joshua Tree, California home. She entertained guests with a blend of Concrete Blonde, solo and cover songs, plus some riveting stories from her 2010 book Rough Mix....
Jul 14, 2015
It was a busy weekend, but Leftover Salmon managed to work in some fun time. while also supplying the big fun for the assembly at Park West for a one-of-a-kind run of shows.While the July 2nd kickoff was your standard two set LoS affair, it did feature an appearance by Col Bruce Hampton early...
Jul 13, 2015
Wrapping Up Fare Thee Well: Fiya Wrappers All Star JamWords: @312mrg| Photos: Philamonjaro StuidoOn a weekend where the "music never stopped", the Concord Music Halls Fiya Wrapper All Star Jam was just filling up as Fare Thee Well came to and end. The final weekend music offering by music promotion gold standard, Silver Wrapper in (...
Jul 13, 2015
If you were one of the 70,000+ in Soldier Field during one of the Fare Thee Well shows, you definitely felt the energy when the place was packed with Deadheads.But for a glimpse of what it was like before the sea of humanity arrived, check out this video from YouTuber8baseballgeek, who was #6 in line...
Jul 13, 2015
Father's Day is not always an ideal time for concerts, but the park-like atmosphere of Ravinia can make it a fine location for a family outing. I was joined by my wife, three sons (ages 8, 11 and 12) and some friends this past Father's Day -- and with that crew, the ability to shuttle between the picnic-like...
Jul 9, 2015
Photos: Dale Foster PhotoBilled as the Psychedelic Last Supper, All Star Vibe Entertainment invited New Riders to set up shop in Chicago's Bottom Lounge for the duration of the GD50 weekend.Our friend, photographer Dale Foster was also on hand. We are always appreciative of Dale's submissions, as he not only captures the spirit of...
Jul 9, 2015
Photos: Wyatt BrakeJohn Fogerty and his band touched down to our city's most famous landfill ampitheater on a rainy Wednesday night. His tour is called 1969, and the set lives up to the billing -- with plenty of cuts from the three Credence albums released that year and a few covers as well.Oh hey, there's...
Jul 9, 2015
With an unreal amount of options, it's really impressive that a late night show post GD50 could sell out. So hand it to Kung Fu and Otter Presents (who also maxed out their Dead On The Water boat cruise), for getting the crowd to Hard Rock Cafe until the wee hours on Friday, July 3rd....