Jul 29, 2013
It wasn't jambands that introduced me to the music of J.J. Cale, I (like most people) have Eric Clapton to thank for that. But it certainly was the jambands who reinforced just how deep and impressive his catalog is, and totally ingrained just how cool the man was. We lost a great one when...
Jul 25, 2013
On an evening that also featured a huge mass of talent assembling just a bit west and south, Zeppelin front man Robert Plant packed Grant Park and did what he does best: delivers an always engaging set that blends heavy Zep blues-rock and with world beats and sounds, country affectations and a couple of absolutely...
Jul 20, 2013
Fans waited out a two hour rain delay but were rewarded with a 23 additional songs (30 total), an appearance by Mr. Cub, Eddie rockin a Cubs Jersey, and two new songs. Until 2am.7/19/2013 Chicago, IL, Wrigley Field "An Evening With Pearl Jam"Soundcheck (18.07.2013): Sleight Of Hand, Off He Goes, Daughter, Bee Girl, Speed Of Sound, Mother (...
Jul 19, 2013
If this was a Phish show, it'd be forever known and praised as the "Take Me Out To The Ballgame Show" -- with Anastasio throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley that afternoon, he decided to weave teases of the ballpark staple throughout this long one-set show with Gordon and The Duo in the...
Jul 12, 2013
Words: @312MRGPhotos: Adam McCall PhotographyOne of the joys of getting to write about live music for this blog is the preparation. Getting myself acclimated to an artist that I only have topical knowledge and appreciation for, requires more than casual listening. While writing, I hope to project grounded and respectful confidence in the subject knowing...
Jul 6, 2013
Phish setting the bar high for debuts in the second show of their 2013 tour, with a new cover, Apples In Stereo's "Energy" and a new original,the reggae tinged, Mike Gordon-sung Yarmouth Road (actually co-written with Mike Gordon Band / Max Creek guitarist Scott Murawski).Intrepid videographer was on hand to capture both of the debuts...
Jun 20, 2013
Let's hand it to City Winery for putting an exclamation point on a wonderful festival. Moving into this venue for an aftershow just reinforced the class, elegance, and accessibility that makes Greensky's music so welcoming.Stream or download the complete sets here: Friday - SaturdayWe were lucky to have Adam McCall on hand to document...
Jun 15, 2013
The music of Led Zeppelin occupies a rarified air. With a songbook asbeloved as any seminal rock band, and an outsized mythology that seems to revereits members to the point of forgiving their generalaloofness, they find themselves in a comfortable zone -- able to maintain mystique and prestige aming their diehard fanslong after the initialdiscovery...
Jun 4, 2013
Here's Monday night's set list. Taylor Swift rounds out the guest list that featured Taj Mahal (first night...listen here) and Sheryl Crow (Friday). Read my review or listen to Friday's show here.Rolling StonesUnited Center - Chicago, ILJune 3, 2013Get Off My Cloud, It's Only Rock N Roll (But I Like It), Paint It Black,...
Jun 1, 2013
I've heard so much shit talking about The Rolling Stones lately. Sure, I get it. They're old (really old), worse for wear, nostalgia-driven, no longer "relevant". The tickets are priced astronomically. They play large, inpersonal mega-arenas. The jokes write themselves.Honestly, when the 50 and Counting tour was announced I had no intention of coming anywhere...