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by Linda Carlson - July 25, 2019July 25, 2019

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Telluride, CO – It’s hard to imagine a more glorious venue for a band to perform. Gazing from the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage, performers at The Ride Festival are treated to a spectacular box canyon view that is second to none. 2019 marked the festival’s

The Magpie Salute // Live @ The Taft Theatre Ballroom // 1.27.19

by Linda Carlson - February 1, 2019

Article and photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – The Magpie Salute, formed in 2016, is a group of musicians with one common link…former Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson. After The Black Crowes dissolved in 2015, Robinson pursued other music ventures. Through a criss-crossing of individual paths, The Magpie Salute emerged,

Clutch // Live @ The NorVa // 10.31.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - November 4, 2018

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA: Three bands with three different interpretations of rock n' roll, all on a Halloween's night. Originally scheduled for September, an illness in one of the bands on tour forced a change of dates for the Norfolk, Atlanta, and Raleigh shows. Norfolk drew the

The Magpie Salute // Live @ The NorVa // 9.19.18

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA -- Having lived in Georgia with its rich musical history attuned me to the plethora of talented bands that blossomed from the area. Ranging from hip hop/rap to alt rock and southern rock, I became a huge fan of The Black Crowes,

Album Review: Clutch – Book of Bad Decisions

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - August 31, 2018August 31, 2018

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar On September 7th, Maryland rockers Clutch will drop their 12th studio album, staying true to their roots with their trademark gritty guitar licks and quirky lyrics -- with a nod to delta blues, served with a side of funk. Recorded in three weeks in Nashville by producer

Tedeschi Trucks Band // Live @ VA United Home Loan Amphitheater // 7.12.17

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - July 13, 2017July 13, 2017

Article by: Sabrina Miles Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Va Beach, VA -- Let the RAMPAGE begin -- and begin, it did! From the very first chords that Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Cassady created, through the soulful and originally crafted interludes of Chris and Oliver Wood and instrumentalist Jano Rix, to the

All Them Witches + Irata // Live @ The Bowery Ballroom // 3.10.17

by Steven Principato - March 14, 2017March 14, 2017

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato New York, NY -- Upon the compact stage of lower Manhattan's Bowery Ballroom, a pair of atypical musical acts prepared their collection of unique and dynamic sounds to be unleashed upon a rapidly growing multitude of eager and eclectic fans and first-time listeners. Opening tonight’s short line-up

Album Review: Jack Berry – Mean Machine

by Sam Fallone - June 8, 2016June 9, 2016

Article by: Sam Fallone Nashville based Blues/Alt-Rock artist Jack Berry recently released his second album, Mean Machine. Jack Berry combines alternative rock with blues influences to create an album of music totally unlike your average song on the radio. This album features very prominent guitar riffs that fans of artists such

Blackberry Smoke // Live @ The NorVa // 3.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 15, 2016March 15, 2016

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Southern Rock is real Country. Yes, there, I said it. There's no sequins and glitter, no huge hollow shining amphitheaters, just an honesty that lies within the lyrics. It's as real as the dusty red clay that billows out behind your truck

The Kickback // Bowery Electric // 2.26.16

by Steven Principato - March 4, 2016March 4, 2016

Photos and Article by: Steven Principato New York, NY -- On a street partially named for Joey Ramone, in a neighborhood that flawlessly exemplifies the result of urban gentrification to the point of cultural nullification, there lies a virtually hidden sub-basement bar. Bowery Electric, conveniently located a few doors down from