Author Archives: Evan Gray
The Phish Concert Experience
Love Phish but never been to a concert? Curious what all the fuss is about? Wonder what all those hippies do before the show? Well this week we have an audio slide show that provides the Phish experience to all those who are wondering or want to relive the magic. Not all of the little …
Christie McVie Reunites with Fleetwood Mac
While they might not be a jam band, Fleetwood Mac are elder statesmen in the world of Rock’n’Roll. So, news of Christie McVie’s returning to the band after a 16-year absence is big news. While rumors of McVie’s return have been swirling for a while, recently an extensive list of tour dates have been announced …
Live News Episode 1
This week Live News covers a rocking Passover Sedar, Jim James joining the War on Drugs, and an exciting Gov’t Mule Show.
Interview With Jack Moffit
Today I am talking with Jack Moffit, Lafayette Senior, musician, and fan of the jam band scene. So, Jack to start of with, what jam bands do you like? Phish is the biggest band for me, with the most diverse sound. String Cheese Incident. Lotus, which is kinda electronic. Grateful Dead of course, and the …
New Umphrey’s McGee Album to Be Released on Own Record Label
Even with their impressive touring schedule, Umphrey’s McGee has still found time to record music in the studio. Their new record, entitled Similar Skin, is due out on June 10. The news of this release coincides with the bands announcement that they will be starting their own record label, Nothing Too Fancy Music. As such, their …
First Single From moe.’s Upcoming Album Released
Last week the public finally got a hint as to what moe.’s upcoming album, No Guts, No Glory, will sound like. The video to the album’s first single “Blond Hair And Blue Eyes” was premiered on Guitar World.com last Wednesday. The track is a relatively straightforward love song to a girl with, you guessed it, blond hair …
Phish Announce Summer Tour Dates for Summer 2014
The last year was one of Phish’s most celebrated, and occasionally controversial, tours in years. With jams that make it seem like the band is going through a renaissance of sorts, a new album on the way that was debuted on Halloween night (to the annoyance and celebration of many fans), and a packed schedule …
Gathering of the Vibes Continues Summer’s Impressive Festival Lineups
Last Saturday night, during the Deep Banana Blackout and Kung Fu Show at the Capitol Theater, the Gathering of the Vibes announced their initial lineup. This year the festival features some major names in the jam band and festival scenes, as well as a couple names who are big in their own right. Widespread Panic, …
New moe. album due in May
For better or worse, jam bands like moe. will always be primarily considered a live phenomenon. It is difficult to capture the magic that happens on stage in the sterile studio environment. However, the circumstances surrounding moe.’s eleventh studio album, “No Guts, No Glory”, make it seem that the music will be, if nothing else, …