The dedicated fans that descended upon Martyrs from all over the country this weekend got what they came for: a one-0f-a-kind collaboration between Steve Kimock and Dan Lebowitz. The mix of material from each of the principals provided an unusual balance between Steve's patient and exploratory songwriting and Dan's more grounded pop-based approach.Saturday...

I think I stumped Steve Kimock with the very first question of our interview. With an upcoming weekend of shows at Martyrs with ALO guitarist Dan Leibowitz, I was curious as to how these two like-minded pickers first hooked up. "Over the years, we've just gotten better and better at playing together and have enjoyed...

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...

In 2010, when I first conceived of a holiday mix tape, the concept seemed like fertile ground -- there were a number of much celebrated holiday takes from my favorite jambands, and all I had to do was assemble them. The playlist just sort of fell togetherA few leftover tracks turned into the seed for the 2011...

Any day with great music is like a holiday, but there are certain days on the calendar that make the live music experience even more celebratory. Even without music, the transformation that occurs in late autumn takes on a surreal, ominous tone, it's no wonder that ancient societies create myth and ritual that mirrored the...

Here's an interesting showcase of five apps that will change concert goingA couple of great items from our friends at Hidden TrackI really enjoyed reading about the jamband "glass ceiling" vis a vis Grace Potter & The NocturnalsAnd they offered some sweet video of Eddie Vedder fronting Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers in AmsterdamThere is...

Steve and his band turned in two interesting sets on a big Saturday in Chicago. After many many years of seeing same looking songlists from his bands, it was a treat to see him mix it up a bit with covers and newer originals, even bringing a Zero tune (Anorexia) out of mothballs for the...

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 (...

Steve Kimock & FriendsSaturday, December 17th, 2011Martyr's, Chicago, ILSet OneSteve Solo, Steve / Bernie Jam, While We Wait, Life Of The Party, Nana's Chalk Pipe*, 54-46, Kissin' The Boo-BooSet TwoTangled Hangers^, Stella Blue, A New Africa, Thing One^^, You're The One^^^, Red Hot Mama* Surrey With Fringe On Top Jam^ Sleigh Ride Tease^^ w/ Janis Walin (...

While The Barn's recent interview with Melvin Seals intended to shed some light on the Jerry Garcia Band catalog, Melvin made it clear that the Jerry tunes weren't the only thing he's been up to lately.I took this as an open door to explore some of the other projects Melvin has been involved with,...