Marking the first day of summer with a slam dunk of 90s bands is quite a way to start. At least, that was the case for me, heading into the trifecta of Barenaked Ladies with Guster and Fastball at San Diego State’s Open Air Theater (or whatever corporate name it’s called now) on June 20th! […]
Hinterland Music Festival — a lowkey, folk-centered festival in small town Iowa — returns for its celebratory 10th year on August 1st through 3rd, 2025. With a stacked lineup of mainstream headliners, as well as a powerful indie-folk undercard that the festival is known for, this three-day is once again drawing thousands to St. Charles, […]
On Saturday, May 24th, Day of Two of Cali Roots Festival in Monterey came alive — and the fans were ready for it. It was going to be yet another day with a stacked lineup across reggae genres. The day started with an explosion of energy from Florida artist Surfer Girl at the Bowl Stage, […]
For lovers of blues rock, ZZ Ward is most likely a name you’ve heard of. The critically-acclaimed, soul-stirring singer-songwriter hit the ground running with her debut LP Til The Casket Drops in 2012 — and never looked back. Now signed to Sun Records, with several studio albums under her belt, ZZ Ward drops her first […]
My Morning Jacket recently wrapped up the first half of their Is Tour. We caught up with them at the second-to-last stop at The Pageant in St. Louis to see what the Louisville band was up to. The last time I saw My Morning Jacket was on the backend of a three-hour set that they […]
On Wednesday night, The Wood Brothers opened the west coast leg of their tour at the Belly Up Tavern in San Diego’s Solana Beach. During the first of two consecutive nights at this venue, The Wood Brothers — along with opener Griffin William Sherry — provided the audience a show of dynamic storytelling, laced with […]
Tucker Pillsbury, better known as Role Model, summoned a sold-out crowd at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works on a Saturday night. Nashville holds a special place in Pillsbury’s heart, and he was sure to show his gratitude. According to the postcards he writes to each city he performs for, Nashville was “one of [his] two escapes […]
On a Monday night in Nashville, I found myself heading to one of the most historic and revered music venues in the city — the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Known for its rich history and unparalleled acoustics, the Ryman has played host to some of the greatest musicians of all time. On this particular evening, I […]
Closing out the Don’t Forget Me era, Maggie Rogers brought the penultimate stop of her Don’t Forget Me Tour to San Francisco’s Chase Center. Maggie Rogers has always been a dynamic and passionate performer, and this show was no exception. The trailer for the album played over the speakers, flashing clips shot on Super 8 […]
It’s a beautiful evening at the famous Hollywood Palladium, where acoustic gem Alec Benjamin is performing live on the last stop of his 12 Notes tour. Reflecting on seeing him live five years ago at a Pandora event, not knowing much about him, to now photographing him at this show, was a special moment for […]
I recently made the cross-Missouri trek from St. Louis to the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City in order to see one of my favorite bands that I discovered in 2024 — Rainbow Kitten Surprise. Yes, I know, I am very behind the 8-ball when it comes to RKS… almost a decade behind for a band […]
Acclaimed Richmond, Virginia-based indie rock band Carbon Leaf — who released their latest album, Time Is The Playground, on September 27th — began their long awaited tour here in St. Louis on September 25th, playing to a teeming City Winery downtown. The venue filled up super fast with enthusiastic aficionados after doors were opened and […]
Oh, how I do love bands that bend genres… Not normally an indie person, per se, I’m more of an ‘alt’ rocker (yes, there’s a difference). But if you add a little psychedelic reverb, echoes… a mix of acoustic and electric, you’ve got me hooked. And that’s exactly where I find myself with Wilderado‘s latest […]
Skunk Manhattan and guest co-host Tim Driscoll welcome ZZ Ward, a talented recording artist known for her unique blend of blues, pop, and hip hop. Tune in as they discuss her musical journey, her influences, and the recent release of her EP Mother, which marks her return to her blues roots. ZZ shares insights on balancing […]
If there is anyone who knows music, it’s Joe Boyd. With a career spanning 60-plus years, Boyd is an indisputable legend; he’s has been there, done that, and seen it all. A Harvard grad, Boyd got his start in the music industry tour managing Muddy Waters, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Sonny Rollins, and Stan Getz, and […]
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