My Morning Jacket Stories

Review / Setlist | Jim James @ The Vic 11/26/16

Words: Alex Wood | Photo: @coreyskatzJim James performed at The Vic Theater on a tour promoting his excellent new solo album, Eternally Even. Not surprisingly, the show heavily featured the songwriters new material, with all but two songs from the new album performed.But unlike My Morning Jackets guitar-forward classic rock style, James material leaned...

Jim James Announces Solo Album, Riviera Tour Date

My Morning Jackets Jim James announced a new solo record, Eternally Even, out November 4.The album, which was produced by Blake Mills, will be his second endeavor separate from his band, following 2013s Regions Of Light and Sound of God.Speaking of the album, James stated that it hopefully speaks to the issues of the...

What Would It Take To Make A Chicago Red Rocks?

A Creative Way To Address Chicago's "Venue Problem"Of course theres only one Red Rocks (and one Gorge for that matter) and every music fan should make it a priority to visit these musical Meccas.But that doesn't mean that the mystique of a one-of-a-kind destination venue can only be captured amidst the foothills...