Orebolo, the three-piece acoustic side project containing members from Goose, kicked off a three-night run at the storied Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY last Thursday, February 8th. This trio has come a long way since their debut at the Fred Festival as the AGOOSEtic trio, and continues to serve up stripped-down Goose songs as well as other favorites in a mellow environment.

On Sunday night, The Aggie Theatre hosted the return of the talented duo, Rachael and Vilray. Performing to the Fort Collins crowd for the first time since July 2021, the couple presented several selections from their 2023 release, "I Love a Love Song," along with other originals. They kept a mostly seated audience captivated with every note and story from beginning to end.

The Nels Cline Consentrik Quartet jazz ensemble delivered an extraordinary performance at The Falcon in upstate New York on Wednesday night. Located about 10 minutes north of Newburgh, NY, in the quaint town of Marlboro, The Falcon stands out as one of the live music gems in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Year after year, it books top-notch acts, bringing some of the best music to upstate New York.

The Santa Barbara-based Doublewide Kings brought their brand of roots-rock magic to the historic Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria for a two-night fundraising event, thrilling sold-out crowds with classic covers and their own brand of Americana goodness. The events were organized to raise funds for much-needed upgrades to the theatre, and they proved to be more than just concerts; they celebrated community, music, and the enduring power of the Alcazar itself.

Long hours and many miles concluded at City Winery St. Louis when TR3 and Birddog played their last show of the Watch It Tour to a room packed with friends and family. The homecoming show on 2/3/24 delivered a few tracks off the new Watch It LP as well as many fan favorites. After unveiling the album in January, the power trio road-tested the songs and once again came up all aces.

Like a train going westward, Dogs In A Pile (DIAP) spent the first weekend of February hitting three cities they’ve played before – but for the very first time as headliners. Texas greeted them back with open arms and has shown the band is firmly extending its reach to the South.

Dirtwire, a one-of-a-kind ensemble known for its eclectic, genre-bending sound, continued their "The Four Directions" tour of the Wild West with their performance at Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown, CA, on Friday night. Comprising Evan Fraser (Hamsa Lila/House of Hamsa) and Mark Reveley (Afrodesiac Soundsystem), they perform on various stringed instruments as well as an array of world drums and percussion instruments, all backed with an electronic flair.

Since I have no idea where to begin when it comes to describing Steve Poltz, I will start with our very first interaction. In 2022, Poltz was playing a show (probably his best show ever) at Breckenridge Brewery in Denver, Colorado. I arrived at the gig a little late, and he was already on stage performing. I had never heard of Poltz other than seeing his name on the artist list for that day.

Galactic returned to the iconic Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, January 27, 2024, for the second night of a two-night winter stand that packed quite the punch. This New Orleans, La-based septet sold out the jam band-loving venue, and brought the French Quarter with them, along with plenty of funk and jazz. Neo-soul guitarist and singer Kendra Morris provided support with her band this evening.

Los Angeles' Nu-Disco band Poolside launched their winter tour with a bang, captivating a sold-out audience at the cozy Soho nightclub in Santa Barbara on a rainy Friday night, January 19th. This event marked their third performance at this iconic venue, energizing a youthful audience that filled the venue, ready to immerse themselves in the band's vibrant sound.