Although the newest offering from Del McCoury offers a few surprises in the songlist, it offers a treasure trove of   flawless musicianship from one the world’s tightest and  most talented groups.  At this point in history The Del McCoury Band is, and has been for quite some time, the benchmark ...view article

Kyle Hollingsworth, the keyboard player for the String Cheese Incident, was out on a short, three show run with his own band, the Kyle Hollingsworth Band.  Their stops were New Orleans at the Howlin’ Wolf, Houston at the Last Concert Café and the Art Outside festival in Rockdale, TX.  I caught ...view article

After fulfilling their duties as the opening act for the Eagles, playing at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, JD & the Straight Shot played an after-show at Sundown at the Granada.  They’ve been supporting the Eagles on the current leg of the History ...view article

With snow on the trees and temperatures predicted to drop below freezing before the night's end, the masses flocked to Red Rocks heavy-laden with winter coats, hats, and gloves.  Spirits were high despite the cold.  After having rescheduled the concert once already ...view article

On Wednesday, Mumford & Sons played their rescheduled Dallas show, the penultimate of the Gentlemen of the Road Tour.  The show was originally scheduled for June 11, however, due to a medical emergency involving bassist, Ted Dwane, several dates including Dallas, were moved to the end of the tour.  ...view article

Mickey Hart is currently touring in support of his latest recorded offering Superorganism, as well as celebrating his approaching 70th birthday.   I personally have not kept up with Hart’s more recent projects, in fact the last piece I listened to with quite a bit of interest ...view article

Red Rocks Amphitheater is a special place.  It tends to push artists to give their best, to try new things, and to participate in unique collaborations.  Over the past few years several bands have been been inviting the Colorado Symphony Orchestra to join them at the historic venue, imbuing ...view article

Music festivals come in all shapes, sizes and genres, but, in the end, there are really only two types; the musical buffet, where the patron is free to choose their own experience from the vast and varied menu of bands, and the guided musical menu, where the promoter sets out the courses and the ...view article

After their ten month hiatus in 2012, Widespread Panic has returned stronger than ever.  They’ve been touring again since this spring and their fans have been eagerly buying up tickets.  Although the size of the crowd at the Verizon Theatre on Wednesday was a little disappointing, the show wasn’t.  ...view article