Goose celebrated their first Halloween in St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 31, 2024, with a crowd of around five thousand fans and a chilling Stranger Things theme. This all took place adjacent to the St. Pete Pier, nestled within Tampa Bay. The band was as thrilled to be in Florida as the fans were to see them on their home turf. They unveiled a number of new, first-time-played tunes intermixed with their signature indie groove originals.

The Snozzberries have a gift for all progressive music fans. Their new self-titled album truly explores the boundaries of rock, metal and jazz. The songs cover multiple genres, blending, bending and stretching musicality into a tasty stew of sounds and textures. The tunes do not follow traditional formats and listeners will soon find that the established style not only changes but jumps off the tracks for interludes that somehow circle back when you least expect it.

Last Friday, October 25, 2024, was a difficult day for Grateful Dead fans, as jam rock bassist and patriarch Phil Lesh peacefully left this earth. The news began circulating around 5 p.m. EST, giving many bands, including Dogs in a Pile, enough time to prepare a tribute. The band was gearing up for a two-night run at the ever-welcoming Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA, and seized the opportunity to honor Lesh's legacy.

On the evening of October 30, 2024, the historic Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara welcomed singer-songwriter Aimee Mann for an intimate and memorable performance. Mann's unique blend of introspective melodies and sharp, insightful lyrics left a profound mark on the captivated audience. The theater’s cozy atmosphere and superb acoustics provided the perfect backdrop, creating an unforgettable night of music.

Orville Peck seemed perfectly at home as he concluded his current tour with a two-night stint at the Hollywood Palladium. Originally scheduled for earlier in the month, Peck’s highly anticipated performance had been postponed due to vocal issues. Yet, fans were elated to finally see him take the stage just days before Halloween.

The boys are back with a vengeance! ZZ Top stormed into the Bank of America Performing Arts Center on October 29, 2024, bringing with them a fiery dose of red-hot blues-rock that left the audience electrified.

Greensky Bluegrass brought their electrifying sound and Halloween spirit to The Refinery in Charleston, SC, on October 31, 2024. With the band dressed as skeletons and the stage lit with an eerie glow, the atmosphere was set for a night that balanced Greensky’s signature improvisational prowess with the whimsical edge of Halloween.

For the fourth consecutive year, Madison locals, Armchair Boogie, hosted the best Halloween party in town. On Friday, the 26th, the stage was set. The entire setup, including props and costumes, was masterfully crafted by Schnitzel Bear Studios. The band brought some of their friends to The Majestic Theatre on King Street for an unforgettable night filled with thrills and excitement. Wurk kicked things off with an electrifying opening set, with each member sporting a unique costume.

“They’re not the best at what they do. They’re the only ones that do what they do.”

Bill Graham’s famous observation in the 1970s about The Grateful Dead was certainly true at the time. In hindsight today, roughly fifty years after Graham’s renowned declaration (it’s difficult to pin down exactly when he said it), both the insinuation of the Dead’s supremacy and the certainty of their exclusivity are debatable.

The Livery, Benton Harbor’s premier live music venue, is known for hosting the best holiday events. This Halloween was set to be a live Dead party featuring South Bend’s own Grateful Dead cover band, the Happy Campers. However, the untimely passing of Phil Lesh transformed the celebration into a heartfelt farewell to honor his legacy.