No matter how you slice it, Michael Synnott's National Geographic piece on a system of high altitude caves is a fascinating read.  But the cave also happens to be named "Dark Star", which itself should bring a smile to a Deadhead's face.Let's be clear, the name was inspired not by The Dead's...

This is just amazing.On December 30th, 2016, Joe Russo's Almost Dead played at Capitol Theatre in Port Chester.They just released this 25 minute, 8 camera video of the squence of "Viola Lee Blues" > "Uncle John's Band" > "Becky" > "Uncle John's Band" > "Viola Lee Blues".  "Viola Lee" features Cochemea Gastelum (of the...

A new live album and video release from Tedeschi Trucks Band is great news no matter how you slice it.  But the document of the September 9 show at The Fox Theatre in Oakland, CA, Live From The Fox, isn't just a front to back filmed concert.While 12 cameras did capture the action...

The Wisconsin festival with an indie-rock tilt and French-sounding name as revealed its 2017 lineup, and Wilco fans should start packing.Wilco, along with related acts like Tweedy, The Autumn Defense and Glenn Kotchke (appearing in a duo with S. Carey) take a prominent role.  Wilco collaborator Feist will also perform.Other big name sets...

By: Alex WoodBrian Eno- Reflection [1/1]Brian Enos newest ambient offering, Reflections, is a single, 54-minute piece of droning, swirling and relaxed electronic textures. Though inarguably not for everyone, fans of Enos ambient records in the past will find much to love here. The piece rarely varies, remaining a steady, reverb-heavy and spacious composition both relaxing...

Kyle Hollingsworth, keyboardist of the String Cheese Incident, has been dedicating himself to his craft for over 30 years, which is made apparent by his refined taste, musical palette, and urge to constantly create under any circumstances, including a broken wrist.Aside from SCI, Kyle has been performing with his own group, Kyle Hollingsworth...

At the corner of Lawrence and Broadway in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood are venues that have become rites of passage for the city's music lovers.The Aragon Ballroom, Riviera Theatre and Green Mill have all seen top talent on the stages for decades, to the delight of thousands and thousands of fans.But there is...

Our favorite Danish band is at it again, blending classic rock, stoned out, fuzz-drenced psychedelia and free-wheeling improv brilliantly on the new LP Live in Copenhagen.They dropped the first track on SoundCloud, and if you've got the 11 minutes and a few synapses to spare, this is one hell of a ride.Culled from...

By: Philamonjaro StudioThis past weekend, the Chicago outpost of House of Vans opened with a splash.  Marking the third venue worldwide under this brand name, it combines a focus on music with a one-of-kind event space featuring the the only existing indoor skatepark in the Chicago metropolitan area.  Brooklyn and...

By: Nick LaMantia | Photos: Philamonjaro StudioIn the hours before Tom Brady and company completed their comeback, Leftover Salmon followed up a raucous Saturday evening concert with a Sunday brunch show at City Winery. Goat cheese flatbreads and chardonnay are unusual fare for Salmons bouncy brand of "slamgrass", but the band found a fitting groove for...