There's no place like home for the holidays and, while Cornmeal has been no stranger to the road lately, they spent some quality time with us here in Chicago at the end of 2011. Playing venues both large and small, as openers and headliners, they wrote another great chapter in the ongoing affair that the folks...

It's Mark Hague's favorite event of the year, and it's a welcome relief for those that are have the festival jones big time in the heart of this oddball winter. Hotel Blotto returns to the Best Western in LaPorte, IN on February 24th and 25th.This year's festival also features Chester Brown and Old Shoe...

Here's some backstage footage of Kris at the 2012 version of the Mayan Holidaze music destination weekend in Mexico The man is clearly a master -- I wouldn't be surprised to see this setup on stage sometime.

Hooray for Chicago. The day after Greensky Bluegrass wowed the Park West crowd with their rock/bluegrass hybrid, and at the same time that Chicago Bluegrass and Blues showcased a range of Americana at the Congress across town, Railroad Earth was at the House Of Blues, serving up another fusiony take on roots music as...

Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival delivered two solid weekends packed with highlights. Fortunately, the good times don't have to end at the festival, as some of the strongest sets of the festival have been recorded, and we're happy to share them with you. Three keys sets from 1/21 at the Auditorium are available here in their...

Greensky Bluegrass turned heads and won over many fans at the Park West last Friday, and even welcomed longtime friend Joe Hettinga of Strange Arrangment to the stage for a trio of tunes. There will be plenty more on the blog about this show to come, but for now enjoy a full audio stream and...

Steve Kimock & FriendsFriday, December 16th, 2011Martyr's, Chicago, ILSet OneSun Sun Sun, Berm> In Time Jam> Berm, Ice Cream, Many Rivers To Cross, Five B4 Funk*Set TwoIt's Up To You> Rigor Mortis (w Manic Depression/Bobby Jam), Long Form IV> Merl's Boogie (w Higher Ground/Bernie Jam), Hillbillies on PCP (...

Updated (4/9) to include stream and download of the set (no encore) recorded fromthe soundboard. The video featured below is the night's finale featuring three members of Greenksy Bluegrass as guests on a cover of The Band's classic "The Shape I'm In".Strange ArrangementPark WestJanuary 27, 2012Destination >Bed Bugs >Booger Jam >Golden years >...

As a fan of Chicago sports and Umphrey's McGee, I happen to find thisirresistible.The Chicago Blackhawks sent three representatives to yesterday's NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa, and UM has graciously lent the audio of the Death By Stereo track "Domino Theory" to a thrilling highlight film featuringPatrick Kane, Marian Hossa and Jonathan Toews for...

Here's a taste of what to expect at the "First Thursday" residency from Jim Boukas and Eric Lambert.These shows run from 6-8 on the first thursday of every month and the cover is only $5 (you can also grab a coupon to catch a set of Phish tunes for free at Lilly's later that night)....