Billy Strings Takes Over Berkeley’s Greek Theater
Guitar virtuoso Billy Strings has been on quite a roll over the past few years, winning widespread acclaim for his energetic live performances.
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STS9 Dazzle the Senses on ‘Chromalight’
Chromalight keeps a long winning streak going as STS9 continue pushing boundaries with their genre-blending sonic alchemy and collective improvisations.
The Greyboy Allstars, New Monsoon, ALO, and Moonalice Rock Petaluma
Jazzy electric boogaloo funk masters, the Greyboy Allstars, headline Petaluma with strong support from regional Bay Area rockers New Monsoon and ALO.
Phil Lesh & Friends Keep Terrapin Vibe Alive at Sunday Daydream
The beach park provides balmy breezes making the setting feel like a genuine paradise and even more so with Phil Lesh still crushing it like a man half his age.
Dead & Company Dazzle in the Desert with Sphere Residency
Grateful Dead spinoff Dead & Company’s creative use of Sphere’s visual technology elevates the concert experience to a multidimensional amusement park.
Phish Inspire Instrumentally, Falter Lyrically on ‘Evolve’
The verdict on Evolve is what so many people have given Phish in the past: the instrumentals are fabulous, but the lyrics leave something to be desired.
The Tedeschi Trucks Band Soar Over the Moon in Berkeley
Whether blues power can help save a world gone mad from dystopian decline remains to be seen, but the Tedeschi Trucks Band appear ready to do so or die trying.
Phish Loaded Up on Guest Stars for ‘Hoist’ 30 Years Ago
Phish’s Hoist was their fifth LP and they were in the mood to try new things. Consequently, it felt like their version of a big commercial swing.
Phish Level Up at Sphere in Las Vegas
Jam rock’s Phish at Las Vegas’ Sphere is like a sonic jackpot with all the bells and whistles that just keep paying out. It’s a wormhole to another dimension.
Phish Sacrifice Ambience For Clarity on Live ‘Spectrum’ Box Set
With its antiseptic sound, The Spectrum ’97 box set can’t adequately substitute for what it was like to be there at a 1990s Phish show.
Gov’t Mule Shine in Oakland With a Little Help From a Friend
In the second set, Gov’t Mule forgo their standard repertoire with what turns out to be a series of fan favorite cover tunes that celebrate their influences.
San Francisco’s Fabled Fillmore Remains Ground Zero for Rock ‘n’ Roll
From Phil Lesh returning to home base to rising stars like Margo Price, the Fillmore remains the most hallowed hall in American rock ‘n’ roll.