Category: Jam/Progressive

  • Baked Shrimp Announce Indefinite Hiatus and Farewell Tour

    The dynamic progressive fusion rock trio Baked Shrimp from Long Island announced in a letter to fans that they are going on an indefinite hiatus, starting in February 2024.

    Before disbanding though, the group is embarking on a farewell album release tour, coming to the Cutting Room, Funk ‘n Waffles, and The Hollow in January and February of 2024.

    Baked Shrimp consists of Jared Cowen (Guitar/Vocals), Scott Reill (Bass/Vocals), and Jager Soss (Drums/Vocals). Together, they channel boundless energy, unique songwriting, and powerful improvisation, weaving into a symphonic odyssey that is their eclectic discography. During the years 2022 and 2023, the group performed over 215 concerts throughout the US and Canada, debuting at renowned events like the Peach Music Festival, Summer Camp Music Festival, Northlands Live, and Mile of Music.

    They have played with the likes of Phil Lesh and provided direct support for the Disco Biscuits, Dopapod, Twiddle, and Andy Frasco & The U.N.

    In their letter to fans, Baked Shrimp expressed gratitude for their fans and to venue and festival owners for “taking a chance on [them].” Going on, they said “These past seven years have been a privilege and honor getting to perform our original music with all of our heart and soul in front of your dancing, smiling, and loving faces from all different parts of the country. The three of us will cherish every one of these moments for the rest of our lives.”

    The band is going separate ways, with each member pursuing their dreams and will still remain active in the music industry. Ending the announcement, the group wishes everyone well, saying “Stay safe, love and respect one another, enjoy the holidays, and we’ll see you for one last tour starting in January at home in NYC.”

    To purchase tickets to their upcoming farewell album release tour, visit here.

    Baked Shrimp Farewell Album Release Tour 2024:
    01/12 – The Cutting Room – New York, NY (Album Release Party)
    01/13 – The 8×10 – Baltimore, MD w/ Greasy Hands
    01/14 – The Camel – Richmond, VA (Umphrey’s McGee After-Party)
    01/17 – Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC
    01/18 – The Pour House – Raleigh, NC w/ The Hourglass Kids
    01/19 – Live at “The Shop” – Dunbar, WV
    01/20 – Blue Fox Billiards – Winchester, VA w/ Tim Cintron Project
    02/02 – The Drake – Amherst, MA
    02/03 – Nectar’s – Burlington, VT
    02/08 – Funk ‘n Waffles – Syracuse, NY
    02/09 – The Hollow – Albany, NY
    02/10 – River Street Jazz Cafe – Plains, PA
    02/17 – Park City Music Hall – Bridgeport, CT (Final Show) w/ Honeydew

  • Phish to Play Sphere Las Vegas in April

    After months of rumors, Phish has announced four performances at Sphere in Las Vegas, NV, from April 18-21, 2024.

    Considered the world’s most cutting-edge venue, Sphere will host the Vermont jam band as they perform four shows with completely unique setlists AND visuals, making each shows a truly once-in-a-lifetime audio-visual experience.

    phish sphere las vegas

    Sphere is powered by next-generation technologies, including a 160,000 sq. ft. LED display inside the main venue bowl that wraps up, over, and around the audience, creating a fully immersive visual environment. At 16K x 16K, it is the highest-resolution LED screen on earth. The venue also features Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT, the world’s most advanced concert-grade audio system, which delivers audio with unmatched clarity and precision to every guest.

    From the moment we first heard about Sphere and its potential, we’ve been dreaming up ways to bring our show to this breathtaking canvas. We’re thrilled to present this completely unique experience to Phish fans.

    Trey Anastasio

    The ticket request period is now underway at tickets.phish.com and will continue through 9 AM PT/noon ET Monday, December 11. All remaining tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, December 15 at 10AM PT/1PM ET. In addition, travel packages will go on sale Friday, December 1 at 10AM PT/1PM ET, exclusively via phishatsphere.100xhospitality.com.

    These shows mark the beginning of a new relationship between Phish and Sphere, but they will be the only shows Phish will perform at the venue in Las Vegas in 2024.

  • Northlands Music & Arts Festival Announces Initial Lineup Featuring Goose and More

    Northlands Music & Arts Festival has announced the initial lineup for the third annual installment, taking place June 14-15, 2024, in Swanzey, NH.

    The 2024 Northlands Music & Arts Festival lineup boasts a wide array of talent, featuring internationally acclaimed touring ensembles. the festival will again feature nonstop music on two adjacent stages facing a massive concert ground, as well as some of the region’s top acts on a bustling campground stage. Those camping onsite will be treated to late-night silent disco performances, with music going into the early morning.

    Northlands 2024 will include indie-jam sensation Goose, the rustic harmonies of Greensky Bluegrass, and jam band icons moe. Further adding to the roster are Krasno & Friends, Mihali, Sierra Hull, Dopapod, Spafford, TAUK, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, and Magic Beans. The festival once again welcomes the all-star, all-female group Super Sonic Shorties, led by Nikki Glaspie. Other special guests include Kanika Moore (artist at large), Jennifer Hartswick, and Natalie Cressman.

    Additional main stage artists and 15+ emerging regional acts set to light up the Campground Stage will be announced in early 2024.

    Northlands continues to lead the way in sustainability, committed to the adage “Enjoy Life. Do Good”. Following the elimination of single-use plastics in 2023 and the introduction of industry-leading recycling and composting programs, the festival will continue to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.

    As we enter our 3rd year, we’ve fine-tuned our approach based on what our patrons value most. The growth and connection within the Northlands community is truly inspiring. We couldn’t be more excited to share this year’s spectacular lineup, enhanced camping options, and further our commitment to sustainability. As always, our lineup proudly features many talented women, and we eagerly anticipate the magic they, alongside all of our performers, will bring to the festival.

    festival co-producer Jen Meyerhardt.

    Tickets go on sale on December 1 at 12 PM ET. Options include General Admission, Car Camping, powered and unpowered RV Camping, Family Camping, and VIP experiences, with a new VIP Glamping experience, providing an elevated camping experience.

    THE INITIAL NORTHLANDS 2024 LINEUP

    Goose 

    Greensky Bluegrass

    moe.

    Eric Krasno and Friends

    Mihali

    Sierra Hull

    Dopapod

    Spafford

    TAUK

    Super Sonic Shorties

    Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad

    Kanika Moore (artist at large)

    Magic Beans

    The Psycodelics

    Special Guests: Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, Nikki Glaspie

  • 20 Years Later: Phish’s 20th Anniversary Run

    Phish kicked off their 20th anniversary run on November 28, 2003, with the first of four shows held at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY.

    phish nassau 2003
    Poster by AJ Masthay

    20th anniversary run – “Same old in the bitter cold”
    as written in PhanArt: The Art of the Fans of Phish, republished with permission

    It was inevitable that the band would get something going for their 20th anniversary run, as you just don’t disregard an occasion like that for any reason – you just play.  Fans waited for the announcement by the time IT was over, figuring that the band would go on its first Halloween run since 1998, adding to anticipation that the band would put on another musical costume, with endless limits.  

    poster by Hollie Dilley

    However, as the band inspected exactly what the date of the first show was, so that a 20th anniversary was correctly timed, it seems that the date of 10/30/83 was incorrect, even though they had a 15th anniversary out in Vegas of 1998. As it turns out, the first show for the ROTC folks was 12/2/83, and they arranged a four night Northeast run to celebrate, with special guests at the first show, and an elongated show at the final destination, Boston’s Fleet Center, with a myriad of special guests guessed at in anticipation of something spectacular.  The Boston show had its highlight in the set break montage video, but no special guests to mention of.  Fans were happy though, as it was by far the hardest ticket since NYE 2002 to obtain, and those who were warm inside had no complaints from where they were sitting. 

    By far the coldest Phish run ever, the shows had snow, ice, wind, and more snow as the band progressed from Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, to the Wachovia Center in Philly, to the Knickerbocker Arena (note: not the Pepsi) in Albany, and the Fleet Center in Boston as part of a four-day run of shows many fans attempted to see all four of. The run could even be characterized as one gigantic show: Nassau was a solid opener, Philly was the bathroom/cigarette/beer break, Albany was the second set heat, and Boston was the after-party.

    Outside at all these shows, it was far too cold/rainy/snowy to have a lot scene of any kind, so fans simply piled into bars and parking garages to peddle what they had to keep the tour afloat for themselves, in hopes they might make the next show, and/or home in the coming days.  

    phish nassau 2003
    Artwork by Drew Suto

    Some fans felt that this run was spectacular, and perfectly executed, even though others wondered where the spark from summer 2003 went.  At least a few older fans looked at the run as sealing the bands fate in their eyes, with the best years clearly behind them, especially after the Vegas 2004 run.  Many fans wondered what happened, although Miami might have swayed some opinions in the end.   

    Nassau featured not only the highly appropriate guest in The Dude of Life on vocals for a rare (and final) ‘Crimes of the Mind’, but also a setbreak wedding of two highly committed fans of the band and each other.  Making a Phish show your wedding venue was only done previously at the Clifford Ball, and a tribute to the concentrated community spirit of Phish. 

    phish nassau 2003
    poster by TRIPP

    Philly had high-energy crowds a day after Nassau, but execution had some fans wondering what was up.  Tom Marshall came up to sing lyrics to ‘Buffalo Bill’, a departure from his regular appearances on ‘Run Like an Antelope’.  The Philly show left fan waiting for more indeed. 

    Albany, the second hometown to Phish, one of the regular tour starts, endings and all-around in-betweens, the Knick was the home to famous Dead shows and disks, as well as memorable Phish shows (see 12/13/97 – Bring on the Dude!).  The entire atmosphere of this show was positive, as special guests at the two previous shows made fans wonder who was next to sit in.  Following “YEM” in the second set, Trey brought up a very special guest, the band’s first guitarist (aside from Trey), who left the band under mysterious circumstances – Jeff Holdsworth.  The original songs that he had written – “Camel Walk” and “Possum” – were played with a degree of both difficulty and success by Holdsworth with the band he left behind almost 17 years ago.  A cover of “Long Cool Woman”, by the Hollies was played by the part-time quintet, a tribute to the first show that Holdsworth was playing at.  By the time the band broke into Antelope, you could no longer hear Jeff, as his guitar was turned down to inaudible levels, as his playing could not keep up with the boys who ventured beyond the three-year mark.  Tom Marshall came up to sing the original lyrics that he penned, and the show ended with a monster version of Hendrix’s “Fire”, again with Holdsworth.  Fans were pleased to see him on stage again, but a computer operator in Canada definitely overstayed his welcome that evening in Albany.  

    However, the overall purpose for bringing Jeff out was a symbol that Phish was and is about family.
    Boston featured a memorable second set and a video montage during the setbreak that fans clamored to see, particularly since the first notes of Fluffhead were heard in a dormroom video from the early 1980s.  This more than made up for a first set that many wondered if anything special would be brought out for the second set, particularly the special guests everyone talked about coming – Santana, the Giant Country Horns, anyone and everyone?!  Fishman handed out a cake towards the front row during setbreak for fans to dive into, as many did, regardless of sticky hands that would not be cleaned till after the show.  The second set did bring the heat fans were looking for, with monster versions of “Maze,” “Frankenstein,” and “Piper,” that made this show and run well worth it.  Regardless, the detractors are present on the vibe/performance of this run, as it was an asterisk to many between a hot summer and even hotter time in Miami for New Years Eve.  

    poster by Ryan Kerrigan

    Stream these shows on Phishtracks.com

    Setlists via Phish.net

    Phish – Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY – Friday, November 28, 2003

    Set 1: Bouncing Around the Room, Runaway Jim, Ghost > What’s the Use? > AC/DC Bag > First Tube, Frankie Says > Bathtub Gin -> Free

    Set 2: Waves > Sample in a Jar > Down with Disease[1], Walls of the Cave, Two Versions of Me, Crowd Control[2], Mike’s Song > I Am Hydrogen > Weekapaug Groove

    Encore: Crimes of the Mind[3]

    [1] Unfinished.
    [2] Debut.
    [3] The Dude of Life on vocals.

    Disease was unfinished. This show included the debut of Crowd Control. Trey introduced Mike to sing “his song.” Crimes of the Mind (first since July 10, 1994 at SPAC – 504 shows) featured the Dude of Life on vocals. During the song, the Dude congratulated Phish on their 20 years together, and wished them success for 20 more.

    Phish – Wachovia Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA – Saturday, November 29, 2003

    Set 1: Wilson > Cars Trucks Buses, Limb By Limb, Dirt > Seven Below, Divided Sky, Fast Enough for You > Julius

    Set 2: Twist -> Simple > Taste > Makisupa Policeman[1], Buffalo Bill[2] > David Bowie, Strange Design > Character Zero

    Encore: Friday

    [1] Keyword referenced waking up in “Hempstead.”
    [2] Tom Marshall on vocals.

    Trey teased San-Ho-Zay in Seven Below, Julius, and Twist. The lyrics to Makisupa referenced waking up “in Hempstead.” Later in Makisupa, Trey commented on the upcoming 20th anniversary of the band, and noted Makisupa as the first original Phish song ever played. Trey also commented on his long-standing friendship with Tom Marshall and said that Tom had written Makisupa when he was a child. Trey brought Tom out on stage and noted that he thought Makisupa was written in 1969, leading Tom to note that we “have a 60’s song.” Prior to Tom singing on Buffalo Bill, Trey noted: “Tom is now going to sing you a song about a boss, a log, and a piece of rope.”

    Phish – Pepsi Arena, Albany, NY – Monday, December 1, 2003

    Set 1: Chalk Dust Torture, Stash, Guyute, Thunderhead > Sparkle, Wolfman’s Brother > Good Times Bad Times

    Set 2: Tweezer -> Also Sprach Zarathustra > You Enjoy Myself, Camel Walk[1], Possum[1], Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress[1] > Run Like an Antelope[2]

    Encore: Fire[3]

    [1] Jeff Holdsworth on guitar and vocals.
    [2] Jeff Holdsworth on guitar and Tom Marshall on vocals.
    [3] Jeff Holdsworth on guitar.

    Tweezer was preceded by a Dixie tease. Camel Walk through Fire featured Jeff Holdsworth on guitar. This was Jeff’s first known performance with his former Phish brethren since May 17, 1986 (1,348 shows). Camel Walk, Possum, and Long Cool Woman (first since October 30, 1998, or 180 shows) also featured Jeff on lead vocals. Antelope featured Tom Marshall on vocals.

    Phish – Fleet Center, Boston, MA – Tuesday, December 2, 2003

    Set 1: Harry Hood > Cavern, Birds of a Feather, Ya Mar, Horn > Piper > Anything But Me, Water in the Sky, Down with Disease

    Set 2: Rock and Roll -> Weekapaug Groove[1] -> Tweezer Reprise[2] > Frankenstein -> Kung -> Frankenstein, All of These Dreams, The Wedge, Boogie On Reggae Woman > Cities > Maze, Waste

    Encore: Bug

    [1] Unfinished.
    [2] Mike’s Song lyrics sung by Trey.

    This gig commemorated the 20th anniversary of the first Phish show. In the audience, a section of seats were roped off to make way for a music stand. The music stand held a three-ring binder that contained lyrics from the Phish canon, but it did not play an active role in the performance. Ya Mar contained teases of The Tra La La Song (One Banana, Two Banana). At the end of Disease, a video screen descended behind the stage. As the house lights remained down, a 25+ minute video was played featuring retrospective highlights from throughout Phish’s career. Before the second set, Mike brought out a tray of desserts and shared them with fans in front of the stage. Highway to Hell was briefly teased by Trey before Rock and Roll. Weekapaug was unfinished. Tweezer Reprise included lyrics (sung by Trey) from Mike’s Song. Appropriately, the post-show house music was the Beatles’ song Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band (which begins with the lyric, “It was twenty years ago today…”).

  • LaMP Announce NYE Show At The Warehouse In Fairfield

    LaMP featuring Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski have announced they will ring in 2024 with a headline performance at The Warehouse in Fairfield, CT on December 31.

    The Warehouse Fairfield LaMP

    The improvisational groove trio who formed in 2018 have ramped up their touring schedule this year, as well as, re-releasing their 2020 debut self-titled album. Guitarist Scott Metzger, described by The Village Voice as “an ace guitarist of a thousand styles,” also performs as a member of the beloved Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD), while drummer Russ Lawton and organist Ray Paczkowski forged their decades-strong synergy playing together as part of the Trey Anastasio Band (TAB) and their duo project Soule Monde. As the three members busy schedules have allowed, LaMP has been prioritized, performing shows up and down the East Coast with plans already in the works for venturing further next year. 

    In addition to their New Year’s Eve performance, LaMP has four remaining shows this December on their previously scheduled Fall tour, including stops at The Atlantis in Washington, DC, The Jefferson in Charlottesville, The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, NJ and The Drake in Amherst, MA.

    Tickets for LaMP at The Warehouse are on-sale now HERE

    LaMP 2023 Tour Dates

    12/6 – Washington DC – The Atlantis
    12/7 – Charlottesville, VA – Jefferson Theatre
    12/8 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Wonder Bar
    12/9 – Amherst, MA – The Drake
    12/31 – Fairfield, CT – The Warehouse

  • An Eggstraordinary Night: Eggy Sells Out Brooklyn Bowl

    On Saturday, November 19, Eggy delivered an electric performance to a euphoric, sold out crowd at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg. Before the show started, fans lined up braving the cold in anticipation as attendee hopefuls threw the classic sole finger in the air aiming for a miracle. 

    eggy brooklyn bowl

    Hailing from Woodbridge, CT, Eggy have previously played the infamous venue opening for The Kitchen Dwellers in April early this year. They now return as headliners, accompanied by the indispensable Stolen Gin as the opening act. Currently in the middle of their fall east coast leg of the tour, Eggy has risen to prominence in the last few years, playing all around the country in over 40 states since 2019.

    eggy brooklyn bowl

    The night commenced to an ominous atmospheric ambience, a prelude to the energy that would soon surge through the venue. The band consists of Jake Brownstein on guitar and vocals, Dani Battat on keys and vocals, Mike Goodman on Bass and vocals, and Alex Bailey on drums and vocals. If live music is akin to flying and landing an airplane, this quartet of close knit friends from high school proves worthy pilots. The chemistry between the group resonated resoundingly through the capped out venue, as they guided the audience through an extraordinary musical experience.

    Eggy’s sound, a fusion of catchy hooks, melodic interludes and psychedelic jams showcased their ability to carve out a distinct niche in a crowded field of emerging artists. A true highlight of the night was when guitarist Jake Brownstein was concluding a high energy jam, turned his instrument horizontal and pointed it at his bandmate on the keys. As the momentum came to a conclusion, and the final note hit, his guitar turned imaginary gun fired at Dani knocking him to the ground. After a long pause, crawling back up, he grabbed the mic and said, “Missed me” to which the audience roared in laughter.

    eggy brooklyn bowl

    For New York fans who missed this show and want to catch the next one, they are returning to Brooklyn Bowl early next year on April 24th, 2024! Tickets are on sale now.

    Eggy – Brooklyn Bowl, Williamsburg – Saturday, November 17. 2023

    Setlist: 12 Pounds of Pain > Come Up Slow, One Stop Shop, A Moments Notice, Brooklyn (Owes The Charmer Under Me) > All Wheels Turnin’, Sweat Equity, Turn That Heartbeat Over Again, Time Escaping, Smile
    Encore: Wayless

  • Jimkata Release Winter Tour Dates

    Jimkata, the three-piece anthemic, synth-washed, electro-rock band based out of both Ithaca and Los Angeles have announced Winter Tour dates for 2024, with six Northeast performances planned.

    Jimkata
    photo by Allison Marie

    Jimkata has built a large grassroots following over the last two decades, including two and a half years on hiatus, which was recently ended. The group have released six studio albums all with their signature swirling synths, infectious pop hooks and candid lyrics. 

    jimkata winter tour

    Jimkata’s Winter Tour for 2024 will include stops in NYC at Nublu, Buffalo Iron Works, and The Waterhole in Saranac Lake. These dates are in addition to the upcoming show at Photo City Music Hall on Saturday, December 2.

    Tickets here for all upcoming shows can be found at jimkata.com/tour

    Jimkata 2023-2024 Tour Dates

    December 2 – Photo City Music Hall w/ Edalo & CAT_A_TAC, Rochester

    December 15-16 – Ophelia’s, Denver, CO

    December 31 – Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin, FL

    February 1 – Nublu w/ @Specialists, NYC

    February 2 –MilkBoy, Philadelphia, PA

    February 3- Pearl Street Warehouse, Washington, D.C.

    February 17 –Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo

    February 23 – The Waterhole, Saranac Lake

    February 24 – Shakedown Lounge at Stowe Cider w/ Pattern, Stowe, VT

  • Hearing Aide: Mikaela Davis releases new EP “Our Creepy Eep Hour”

    Rochester native Mikaela Davis recently released a brand new EP, titled Our Creepy Eep Hour on October 31st. The three track EP, clocking in at just over 10 minutes, features her band Southern Star, with whom she’s been working and collaborating with for over a decade.

    Our Creepy Eep Hour follows the release of her LP, And Southern Star, which debuted to the public less than three months ago in August. This was her first full length LP featuring Southern Star. The band consists of Davis on harp, Cian McCarthy on guitar, Shane McCarthy on bass, Kurt Johnson on steel guitar, and Alex Coté on drums.     

    our creepy eep hour mikaela davis
    Photo by John Lee Shannon & Cassidy Rose; Dollhouse Venue by Alison Coté

    This past May, Davis and Southern Star embarked on a three night residency at Parish Public House in Albany. Each night the band performed her originals alongside the Grateful Dead’s. On the last night, Davis performed Jerry Garcia’s 1972 solo album Garcia in full. The 4th track off the album, “Late for Supper/Spidergawd/Eep Hour” would later become the EP. 

    our creepy eep hour mikaela davis
    Photo © Jamie Goodsell

    Our Creepy Eep Hour breaks up the suite of songs into its three distinct sections; “Late for Supper,” the avant garde, abrupt opening leads into “Spidergawd”, which contains eerie soundscapes and audio of Garcia talking. This transitions into “Eep Hour”, a serene, slow building section that crescendos to a beautiful peak. The band’s patience, ability to communicate musically and talent is on full display. Their unique instrumentation allows for them to pay tribute to the original in a truly special way. This is the first time covers of these songs have ever officially been released.

    Photo courtesy of archive.org (Phil & Friends live at The Capitol Theatre, October 16th, 2022)

    Mikaela also has a direct link to the Dead themselves. She has shared the stage with both Bob Weir and Phil Lesh; in 2018 with Wolf Bros at the Landmark Theater in Syracuse and Phil & Friends at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester for a 3 night run in late October of last year. She has also toured with Circles Around The Sun, the band responsible for curating the setbreak music at Fare Thee Well, a series of concerts celebrating 50 years of the Grateful Dead and their legacy. The Mikaela Davis/Dead link is apparent, and the respect and admiration she has for their musicianship is exemplified in both the covers and originals she performs.

    Mikaela Davis 2023 Tour Dates

    12/07 – Lark Hall – Albany, NY

    12/08 – Funk ‘n Waffles – Syracuse, NY

    12/09 – Essex – Rochester, NY

    Our Creepy Eep Hour is currently available on all streaming services here.

    Listen to each track off the Our Creepy Eep Hour from Mikaela Davis below.

  • TR3 Featuring Tim Reynolds Announces January Tour, Coming to Hudson Falls and NYC

    TR3 has announced it will go back on the road early next year to support their new studio album Watch It, due January 19. The tour is coming to Hudson Falls on Jan. 21, and NYC on Jan. 27.

    Photo Credit: Stephan Pruitt Photography.

    Fronted by two-time GRAMMY nominee and Dave Matthews collaborator Tim Reynolds, the acclaimed trio promises a jam-packed season ahead with expanded tour dates and the arrival of Watch It. With a career spanning more than four decades, sonic innovator Tim Reynolds is praised as one of the most adept and unrivaled instrumentalists ever. With many contributions to the American music canon, he continues to demonstrate masterful command of melody and timing, improvisational prowess, and great guitar virtuosity, shown in both his role as lead guitarist of Dave Matthews Band and frontman of TR3.

    Founded in the mid-1980s, the trio welcomed Dan Martier and Mick Vaughn on drums and bass, respectively, in 2007 and now remains a fixture in the international jam scene. On the heels of its 2019 studio album, The Sea Versus the Mountain, and 2022 live release Wild in the Sky, the group will soon unveil a fresh batch of songs written and arranged during the pandemic. The highly anticipated collection features ten mostly instrumental tracks that see the trio in its most perceptive, harmonious, and imaginative form yet. Watch It, a striking tapestry of funk, jazz, and rock varieties, boasts innovative arrangements that both defy classification and invoke boundless musical curiosity.

    For more information on Tim Reynolds and TR3, visit here.

    TR3 Featuring Tim Reynolds 2024 Tour Dates

    01/18 – Jimmy’s on Congress – Portsmouth, NH

    01/19 – REX Theatre – Manchester, NH  

    01/20 – Bayside Bowl – Portland, ME 

     01/21 – The Strand Theatre – Hudson Falls, NY  

    01/24 – Sellersville Theater – Sellersville, PA

     01/25 – Infinity Music Hall – Hartford, CT 

    01/26 – Newton Theatre – Newton, NJ

     01/27 – The Iridium – New York, NY

    01/28 – Phantom Power – Millersville, PA 

    01/31 – Kent Stage – Kent, OH 

    02/01 – Hi Fi – Indianapolis, IN 

    02/02 – Castle Theatre – Bloomington, IL 

    02/03 – City Winery – St. Louis MO

  • Marco Benevento To Release ‘Barn Burner: Live At Levon’s’

    Marco Benevento has announced a new double album, Barn Burner: Live at Levon’s, to be released March 29, 2024 via Royal Potato Family.

    marco benevento live at levon's

    Recorded earlier this year live with his band featuring bassist Karina Rykman and drummer Chris Corsico over a two night, sold out run on January 13-14, 2023 at Levon Helm Studios in the keyboardist’s adopted hometown of Woodstock, the exhilarating 13-track set spans Benevento’s career with tracks from across his eight studio albums, as well as a cover of Bob Dylan & The Band’s “This Wheels On Fire” with special guest Scott Metzger on guitar.

    Benevento will celebrate its release with a return to Levon’s aka The Barn for a two-night stand on March 29-30, 2024. Tickets go on-sale this Friday, November 17 at 10am ET.

    Our shows at Levon’s barn are always among my favorites. I can literally walk to the gig from my house, but even more important, the vibes are amazing. The staff, the sound, the intimacy and energy of the audience, and of course, Levon’s spirit burning bright inside those four walls, is like nowhere else in the world. After several years of playing there, it seemed like the right time to multitrack the shows and pick my favorites for official release. We were on fire both nights. Karina and Chris sound so, so good playing these tunes! I think our fans will love having a document of the band at this point in our history.

    Marco Benevento

    Benevento has spent less time touring over the past year to instead focus on several studio projects. He’s recorded with Mark Ronson, Black Thought, El Michels Affair, Clairo, Roge, Molly Lewis and even a posthumous collaboration with Bernie Worrell, while he’s also deep into tracking his ninth album inspired by his favorite Italian movie score composers.

    marco benevento live at levon's
    photo by Rachel Brennecke

    With his own band, he’s pivoted to inviting fans to destination performances in the Hudson Valley, including his festival Follow The Arrow in Accord, NY, as well as, reoccurring two nights stands at Levon Helm Studios. A cornerstone of the reinvigorated and flourishing arts and music scene in and around Woodstock, NY, Benevento most recently headlined a benefit, Stop Woodstock National LLC, raising funds for the Woodstock Land Conservancy in its efforts to halt the construction of a golf course and luxury condominium complex on 625-plus acres of pristine, untouched forest. 

    After the pandemic, we made a decision to slow things down a bit on the touring front. There’s been lots of opportunities to work on recording projects and record artists at my studio, Fred Short Recording, while getting to spend a little more time with my family. It’s so beautiful up in the Catskills, so we’re playing more shows around these parts and inviting our fans come up to hang with us in the country!

    Marco Benevento

    Marco Benevento Barn Burner: Live At Levon’s is available now for pre-order/save on 2-LP, 180-gram classic black vinyl and digital formats here.

    Barn Burner: Live At Levon’s Track Listing

    1. Coyote Hearing
    2. Let It Slide
    3. I Can’t See The Light
    4. Follow The Arrow
    5. Send It On A Rocket
    6. Atari
    7. Oh Baby Can’t You See
    8. Do You Want Some Magic
    9. Bus Ride
    10. This Wheels On Fire
    11. You Must Be A Lion
    12. Heartbeats
    13. At The Show