The Torch Burns on at the High Sierra Music Festival
Four straight days of at least 13 hours of live music per day pushes even the hardiest festivarian to the limit, but the festival’s 30th annual edition demands nothing less.
Greg M. Schwartz
BottleRock Napa Valley 2022 Gets Back to Where It Must Belong
BottleRock 2022 has proven to be one of the US’ most pleasing festivals, with its diverse musical lineup, fabulous weather, and eclectic food and beverages.
Pearl Jam Rise Above Adversity to Rock Oakland Righteously
It’s a cool evening in the East Bay, but the temperature promises to rise inside the Oakland Arena, where Pearl Jam will rock out for a two-night stand.
Phish Bring Enchantment Under the Sea to Madison Square Garden for Earth Day
Phish transform Madison Square Garden into an “Enchantment Under the Sea” party that takes the high school dance of Marty McFly’s parents to a whole new sensory level.
Circles Around the Sun and Mikaela Davis Get Their Groove On in San Francisco
Circles Around the Sun and Mikaela Davis’ collaboration shows how the jam-rock scene has long been one of the most close-knit communities in the music business.
Allman Family Revival Carry the Torch at San Francisco’s Fabled Fillmore
Allman Family Revival and a slew of all star guests come together in sensational fashion to honor the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band at rock’s most hallowed hall.
Slash and Dead Sara Light Up San Francisco’s Warfield Theater
There’s no Guns N’ Roses songs, nor any from Velvet Revolver, but it doesn’t matter because Slash, Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators are kicking ass on tour.
North Mississippi Allstars ‘Set Sail’ to Higher Ground in Sacramento
It’s a rare band whose newer material shines just as brightly in the live setting as their older classics, but North Mississippi Allstars are just such a group.
Metallica Take Over San Francisco with Help From Kamasi Washington
Metallica celebrate their 40th anniversary with a pair of career-spanning arena shows and bonus club shows from friends including Kamasi Washington.
Phish and ‘Sci-Fi Soldier’ Rock Halloween in Las Vegas
The Phish fall 2021 tour has been one for the ages, with a run that’s had fans praising it as their best tour since their prime years in the late 1990s.
Pearl Jam Keep the Flame Burning at the Ohana Festival
Seeing Pearl Jam in 2021 feels like chicken soup for the soul for those who feel a religious sentiment about the ’90s alternative rock revolution.
Lukas Nelson and Father John Misty Hold Sound Summit to Benefit Mt. Tamalpais
Sound Summit struck sonic gold by enlisting Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real for this year’s high-energy rock ‘n’ roll show to match the altitude.
