Umphrey’s McGee Get into the Mystic in Petaluma
Any band that can keep it together for 25 years is to be commended, and Umphrey’s McGee have largely done it the old-fashioned way.
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Ghost Light Electrify California and Look Toward a New Era
There’s a vivid sense that Ghost Light are one of the most talented rock ‘n’ roll bands these days and why don’t more people get it?
Bob Weir & Wolf Bros. Celebrate 75 Circles Around the Sun in San Francisco
Grateful Dead icon Bob Weir celebrates his 75th birthday with three jam-packed nights at the Warfield Theater with his cosmic cowboy band the Wolf Bros.
Ghost Light Shine Bright on ‘The Healing’
Ghost Light’s guitar-driven ’70s rock sound on The Healing dazzles the senses, thanks to extra psychedelia. The creative electricity is evident in each song.
Bob Weir and the Wolf Bros. Reinterpret the Grateful Dead on ‘Live in Colorado Vol. 2’
Bob Weir and the Wolf Bros. are a new framework for interpreting the Grateful Dead that’s more interested in the true essence of the music.
Anteloper Explore How a Producer Can Affect Improvisation on ‘Pink Dolphins’
For those who enjoy jazz improvisation, jam-rock, or ambient electronics, Anteloper’s Pink Dolphins has a lot to like, including Jeff Parker’s production.
Dopapod Craft Multidimensional Rock Luxury on Self-Titled LP
Dopapod is another fabulous creation solidifying Dopapod’s complex yet calming and colorful stylistic approach. It’s an energizing, imaginative, and stylish LP.
Jam Rockers Goose Shoot an “Arrow” in the Air
Connecticut rockers Goose have performed the song “Arrow” live in concert for many years, and now it has an official video.
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.
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.
Gov’t Mule’s ‘Heavy Load Blues’ Will Lighten Your Burden
Heavy jam legends Gov’t Mule lay bare their roots on Heavy Load Blues, resulting in one of the most satisfying albums of the year.
