I hadn't been to a show in over a month, and was really jonesing for some live music.  Plus, I had just bought a new lens, so I really wanted to get out and take some pictures.  Luckily, Cornmeal, fresh from Jam Cruise, scheduled a show at a very small venue in Ft. Worth.  When I say small, I ...view article

In the liner notes of Mickey Hart’s new album, Mysterium Tremendum, there is a brief explanation of “sonification”, which is described as the mapping of visual symbols, such as light waves, to musical notes.  Mickey Hart’s past endeavors have dealt with rhythms from all around our ...view article

What: Music on South Mountain, a singer-songwriter showcase
When: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 1pm—Rain or Shine
Where: 419 Plantation Road, Orrtanna PA 17353
Cost: $10 donation to support breast cancer awareness ...view article

Jazz has so many contributors to the essence that creates the genre; and MMW has an exquisite way of putting forth great synchronization that helps define this kind of music and expand on the way it is classified. They are impromptu jam rock that shoots sweet rhythms straight to your dome. This band ...view article

The way music is produced and performed is growing at an astounding rate.  From the roots of acoustic music to amped up rock n� roll and into the electronic revolution, the options available to the modern musician are more like a scientific lab, then the campfire jam from where it all started. ...view article

Traveling down the winding one way streets in the town of Elgin, IL; to the hip, venue- bar in the downtown area called Mad Maggie's. Family Groove Company played there Friday evening thundering music through the streets. The Chicago based band drew attention to this city's suburbia, a reverse transit ...view article

Rocking the hip Wicker park neighborhood as winter came to a close in Chicago was the band 7 Walkers. Each participating member in this band is renowned for their individual projects besides this band which brought a variety of music styles together. The band was fuzzed together by the former Grateful ...view article

I have been fortunate to see Umphrey’s McGee in 16 states across this great nation. Living on the west coast I have not had the opportunity to see many shows on the eastern shore of the United States. Luckily I have met a whole host of fellow Umphfreaks in my travels and was able to find some friends ...view article

Umphrey's McGee is starting off 2011 with a bang, playing a four night run at the Mayan Holidaze party in Mexico, then down the East Coast, for their winter tour.  January also marks the end of the Kevin Browning reign at the soundboard.  Kevin's transitioning into a new role at Umph's headquarters ...view article