Scott Metzger | LaMP | Garcia’s Chicago | March 21st, 2026 – photos by Joshua Konrad LaMP lit the stage Saturday night in Chicago for Garcia’s one-year anniversary. It was evident on entry that it promised to be quite the affair. Hot off the night prior, all indicators pointed to it being an electrifying few… Continue reading LaMP Drives Garcia’s One-Year Celebration Deep Into the Jam Stratosphere
Photos by Dan Ward | Shipshewana, IN | March 26, 2026 Hoosiers are known for their down-home sensibilities. They think of people, comfort, and kindness, so it is no surprise that a concert at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center is a pleasant time for the whole family. The venue is stocked with everything that… Continue reading Trampled by Turtles and Wild Horses Deliver a Perfect Night of Music at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
photo by Gabriel David Barkin Grahame Lesh and a mighty crew of fabulously talented friends played four consecutive shows in the San Francisco Bay Area this past weekend. The annual Unbroken Chain benefit shows were billed as A Celebration of the Life & Music of Phil Lesh – with (as the promo materials said) “additional… Continue reading Grahame Lesh & Friends Keep the Chain Unbroken in San Francisco
A Carrie Bradshaw–inspired take on LaMP live at Garcia’s Chicago—full setlist, show recap, and reflections on music, connection, and community.
Hot Like Mars | Bell’s Brewery | Kalamazoo, MI | photos by Dan Ward The colossal weather titans are battling it out, pushing Midwestern temperatures somewhere between snow and sunburn. The last few days, however, have been nothing short of lovely—spring is in charge, at least for now. Folks are taking the opportunity to shed… Continue reading Spring Comes Early at Bell’s as Hot Like Mars Delivers a Night of Pure Joy
The Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) will release Future Soul (Fantasy Records) today. This is the sixth studio album from the 12-piece rock and soul group fronted by wife and husband Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. TTB turned the lead production reins over to Mike Elizondo for this record. Elizondo has produced music by Eminem, Linkin Park,… Continue reading The Future is Now: Tedeschi Trucks Band Releases “Future Soul”
Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes | Leo & Leona’s Tavern | Bangor, WI | photos by Jessica Miller Friday the 13th—and we are going to see Chicago Farmer and the Fieldnotes at Leo & Leona’s Tavern and Dance Hall. Coordinating a meet up with friends driving in that night from La Crosse and Springfield, Illinois,… Continue reading Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes Light Up Leo & Leona’s on Friday the 13th
Leftover Salmon | Garcia’s Chicago | March 6, 7, and 8, 2026 – photos by Joshua Konrad On the sidewalk, you could feel it. Just inside the door, there was sure to be a higher frequency. It’s certainly evident that the room Garcia’s Chicago has is like copper for musical energy. The air is conductive.… Continue reading Carnival Time in Chicago: Leftover Salmon Spin Three Nights of Joy and Mayhem
Yellowhouse | photos by Dan Ward The wind is howling across Michigan today as spring announces its presence. The flowers are pushing up through the ground, the robins have returned, and it is time to dig out of the winter funk and get ready for summer. The best medicine to shake off the winter is… Continue reading Emerging Michigan Bands Shine at Bell’s Brewery Showcase
Greyboy Allstars | Fairfield, CT | March 5, 2026 | Photos by Jamie Huenefeld/Killahwave On March 5, 2026, The Greyboy Allstars brought their unmistakable groove to The Warehouse at FTC in Fairfield, CT. They delivered a deep dive in West Coast Boogaloo, which is the sound they helped pioneer. The band’s lineup remained remarkably close… Continue reading Greyboy Allstars Dig Deep Into Their Catalog at The Warehouse at FTC
