February 2024

Near the end of 1982 and into mid-1983, the working trio of Chris Squire, Trevor Rabin and Alan White – in time, the heart of the born-again British progressive rock pioneers YES – were a band with no name and no record contract. And the 90125 album was still over the next rainbow. But at least, with multi-instrumentalist Rabin now on frets and keys, they had a stronger mission plus a cluster of promising songs.

moe. has announced their 12-date "Best.Summer.Ever" Tour, set to light up stages across the U.S. Joined by the electrifying Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and featuring an extended one set performance from moe. each night, the tour promises a blend of classic jams, improvisational brilliance, and a vibrant celebration of live music. The “Best.Summer.Ever” Tour will kick off with a bang on the Fourth of July at the Stone Pony Summerstage in Asbury Park, NJ.

HELMET have announced a second North American leg of their Look Left Tour on the band’s site and socials. The band’s 9th album, Left, was released last November on earMusic to accolades. Louder Sound proclaiming it, “... the best record they’ve done in nearly 20 years,” and Guitar World musing, “Left… has (lead singer/guitarist, Page) Hamilton expressing himself with antagonistic, full-throated fervor. Helmet’s latest is likewise a nuanced, parameter-expanding release for the veteran unit.”

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Pianist, vocalist and composer Samora Pinderhughes will share a new song, “Keith LaMar: Sweet,” on February 20 alongside a video.

Written by Pinderhughes with LaMar and Rafiq Bhatia (Son Lux), the single will serve as part of Pinderhughes’ The Healing Project—an interdisciplinary initiative that uses music, film and exhibition to tell the healing stories of people around the country who experience structural violence—and the Justice for Keith LaMar campaign entitled “Letters to Keith.”

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.

AEG Presents just announced that the indomitable force in live music, Umphrey’s McGee, will be captivating audiences in Colorado with two exclusive performances. The band is set to take the stage at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail on Friday, June 14, 2024, followed by a landmark performance at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

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