After a 26-year hiatus, Phish returned to Grand Rapids with a bang, proving once again why they are one of the most dynamic and beloved live bands in the world. The anticipation in the nearly packed Van Andel Arena was palpable, and Phish did not disappoint, delivering a night filled with deep jams, surprise collaborations, and a setlist that kept everyone on their toes.

Joe Bonamassa ripped Red Rocks apart last night! His guitar skills were as pronounced and defined as the giant red monoliths that stood before him. It was out-of-this-world guitar and vocal marksmanship served up with class, showmanship, and sharp attire. The guy is the whole blues/rock package with unbridled musical skills and an ambitious attitude.

Jam rock titan Phish kicked off a mighty three-night run at the legendary field of dreams, the Ruoff Music Center (formerly known as Deer Creek Music Center), on August 2, 2024.

In the shadowy heart of Boulder, beneath the gothic arches of Chautauqua Auditorium, an eerie whisper of fate interrupted Graham Nash's opening tour night. As the lights flickered and died, darkness embraced the classic venue. A sudden hush fell over the eager crowd, like a murmur from the abyss, as the very air seemed to shiver with anticipation. The power outage, we were informed, had swept through the Hill, leaving even the most venerable of houses cloaked in darkness.

On a cool and windy but exquisitely sunny day, just a short jaunt from the Terrapin Crossroads nightclub and restaurant presided over by Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh from 2012 to 2022, a similar collective of staff and musicians offered their third “Sunday Daydream” on July 21, along the San Pablo Bay in San Rafael, Calif.

On Saturday, July 13th, the Rolling Stones performed at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California. While the octogenarians rocked the stage, Slash brought his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival to the Greek Theatre across town in the heart of Hollywood. The show featured many talented young musicians paying homage to the roots of all hard rock: the Blues genre.

Saturday night, Fort Collins was the site of the penultimate tour stop of the world music celebration of the Grammy-award-winning "As We Speak," created and performed by masters of music Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, and Rakesh Chaurasia.

In 2019, we attended a concert at Folsom Field in Boulder. The skies darkened, it started to rain lightly, and I emailed my weather guru friend in Austin, Texas: “Hey Danny, what’s happening in the Colorado front range?” Danny sent back a Doppler radar screenshot showing very bright red and deep purple tie-dye splotches running from Denver to Fort Collins. Boulder was in the bullseye. Driving over the Shawangunk Ridge, there’s a similar feel to the Boulder Flatirons.

The Infamous Stringdusters brought their signature brand of progressive bluegrass to the historic Sherman Theater in East Stroudsburg, PA, for a night of electrifying jams and foot-stomping grooves. Pioneering a unique space at the crossroads of bluegrass and progressive music, The Infamous Stringdusters have become a beloved institution.

The North Mississippi Allstars may not have been bona fide all-stars when they formed as a trio nearly thirty years ago, but the Brothers Dickinson have certainly attained that status by now. They proved their worthiness with a set that went way beyond their expected two-hour timeframe on Thursday at HopMonk Tavern in Novato.