On December 31st, the guitar monk meets the best of the funk, for a New Year's blow-out at the Rex Theatre in Pittsburgh, PA.  Seminal guitar wizard, Steve Kimock is joined by friends and family, including funky bassist Bobby Vega (Zero, KVHW, Sly & the ...view article

After reviewing Boris Garcia's third release, Once More Into the Bliss, we thought it would be great to talk to Bob Stirner and find out a little more about the band:

KW - We understand that fellow band member Gene Smith brought you into the recording sessions that ultimately ...view article

Since the days of yore, San Francisco has been a breeding ground, a safe haven and a mecca for some of live music’s most captivating acts. Music is deeply intertwined in the culture of the Golden Gate City and is not just enjoyed, but honored by many of the locals. Seeing, playing, listening to live ...view article

The Heavy Pets kick off their 8th year as a band and close out 2013 with a solid run of shows including three nights with new super group Incidental Animals (Kyle of The String Cheese Incident; Dan, Steve & Dave of ALO; and Jennifer Hartswick of Trey Anastasio Band), three nights with The Revivalists ...view article

Today, The String Cheese Incident announced their first multi-city run in four years. “Roots Run Deep” 2011 begins Thanksgiving weekend and travels through southern and eastern U.S. historic venues including Atlanta’s legendary Fox Theatre, a return to the newly re-opened Georgia ...view article

"This album is meant to be listened to loud. Turn it up!" is the proclamation on the back cover of Mark Karan’s first official solo release, Walk Through the Fire, out on June 30^th through Quacktone Records/DIG Music. The general consensus ...view article

Based in South Central Pennsylvania, Jud Conway is a singer-songwriter/guitarist whose debut album SOUTHERN BOUND will thrill fans of the alt-country genre. With a nod toward classic country-rock influences, including Gram Parsons, Neil Young, and ...view article

Umphrey’s McGee New Year’s Eve concerts have been a Chicago tradition for the past ten years.  Every year they try to outdo themselves, playing at bigger and bigger venues with more pomp and circumstance each time.  Their journey has taken them from playing the Cubby Bear in 2000, to three ...view article

A gathering of Chicago-lands positive music, people and art together for a weekend of positive vibes at the peak of summer was Whippersnap Music Festival. In the wooded northwest region of Illinois, Earlville's Stonehouse park hosted the event. The festival turned the campground into a jamming weekend ...view article