I can't stop saying the work Kimockowitz. Perhaps the only thing that rolls off the tongue as easily is: Free Kimockowitz. I've created a short entry form on this page for a chance to win a pair of tickets to this one-of-a-kind event, September 27th and 28th at Martrys. All you need to do is...

This was a nice surprise with my morning coffee. YouTuber izeoftheworldphotos has uploaded the full show video from one this weekend's Chicago Soulgrass shows at Abbey Pub. This band featured half of Umphrey's McGee jamming with Bill on sax and included plenty of fusion-y goodness, some Umphrey's tunes and superb playing all around.These videos...

Bob and Phil welcomed an old friend to the stage in Colorado.  Sax legend Branford Marsalis joined Furthur for the majority of their second set -- which like many of Branfords Grateful Dead (and other Dead related) sit-ins was a songlist comprised of lots of improv.  As Jerry Garcia once said: "We wouldn't...

As a father of three boys, I know what it's like to step on Lego bricks wherever I walk. As a music lover and concert freak, I know what it's like to obsess over the stage, setting and technology involved with huge, exciting productionsNever did I expect the two to meet so impressively. But apparently,...

This isn't very scientific, or even very conclusive, but if you've ever suspected that Phish was getting better since their return from their breakup, here are some numbers and a visual, to support your theory. Based on ratings cultivated from Phish.net's user-submitted review database, the trend line does appear to be markedly moving up...

I love Widespread Panic, but man do they play loud. At times, even absurdly so. I love to feel the music as much as anyone, but it's no fun to have ringing ears for two days after the show.I know, if it's too loud, then I'm too old. But if being old is what...

If Afrobeat and Led Zeppelin are the chocolate and peanut butter of music, Afro Zep is the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup of cover bands. As luck would have it, they're perfect for Chicago festival season as well, and the organizers of Bash On Wabash figured that out.Our friend Wyatt was on hand to capture...

Using this post to round up coverage we've found from around the web from our favorite artists who performed at this weekend's festival in Chicago.Reviews & PhotosThe Reader:Full Recap,Day One,Day TwoBrooklyn VeganDay One, Day TwoChicagoist - Day One,Day TwoSix Injured In Mosh Pit (via NBC5)

From the sounds of the singing along on this recording, it seems like the crowd was really into it!For some more perspective and an incredible photo set. Check out Greg Kot's Tribune Review.The StreamDownload Entire Show[/box]Bastards Of Young!

I know you can't keep score when it comes to live music, but I've always kind of considered one of my early concerts a badge of honor. On July 4th, 1991, as a recent high school grad, I managed to trek downtown to catch what turned out to be the "final" concert by The Replacements at...