February 2023

The prehistory of Shakey Graves exists in two overstuffed folders. Inside them, artifacts document an immense era of anonymous DIY creativity, from 2007 through 2010 - the three years before Roll The Bones came out and changed his life.

For the first weekend of February, Denver’s Mission Ballroom once again became a mecca for travelers seeking the psychedelic and for those who made the leap of faith, the reward was great. Grateful Dead bassist and living legend Phil Lesh gave the Rino district two nights of splendor, sound, and the opportunity once again to rejoice in community under a blanket of aural pleasantries that would defy expectation.

Jake Smith, also known as The White Buffalo, is a talented singer-songwriter known for his storytelling through music. He has gained recognition for his inclusion in popular TV shows and films, such as Sons of Anarchy, This Is Us, and Californication, among others. His unique style of dark blues and light Americana-roots-tinged folk has earned him critical acclaim, with NPR calling him an "amazing storyteller" and the Los Angeles Times praising his baritone voice.

Summer Camp Music Festival has announced the addition of 60+ artists to their annual event happening this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, solidifying their place as one of the premier camping festivals in the midwest. Performers at this year’s festival represent a range of sounds ranging from Electronic, Jam, Rock, Alternative, Bluegrass & more with headlining acts Willie Nelson & Family, Excision, Vulfpeck, Goose, Ganja White Night, Les Claypool, The Disco Biscuits, and long-time host bands moe. & Umphrey’s McGee.

As they gear up to return to the road with a 2-night run at the State Theatre in Portland, ME this weekend, moe. has announced a special 3-night run at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY on May 18-20, to cap their 2023 US winter/spring tour. The news follows the return of guitarist Chuck Garvey to the road full-time following his stroke in 2021.

With the vision of evolving the music festival experience, live music producers Contemporary Presentations and The Just Listen Company are proud to announce the inaugural EVOLUTION FESTIVAL in St. Louis. Inspired by the love for their hometown and the belief that festivals are a catalyst for building a stronger local community, co-executive producers Steve Schankman and Joe Litvag have collaborated to develop a modern festival concept that will celebrate the soul of the city in a forward-thinking way.