Photos by Max Stewart There are tours where the chemistry feels contractual, and then there are nights like Alter Bridge and Sevendust in Atlanta at the Roxy Theatre, where the history between the bands practically hangs in the air before the first riff lands. Sevendust walked onto that stage as hometown architects welcoming old friends… Read More Sevendust and Alter Bridge Prove a Heavy One-Two Punch in Atlanta

By Max Stewart It was all smiles as Brandon Boone and the Reunion closed out Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival in Piedmont Park. @brandonboone_, a native of Augusta, is the bassist of Tedeschi Trucks Band and has put together a superb band of (mostly local Atlanta) musicians for these shows that frequently occur at the legendary blues venue… Read More Brandon Boone and the Reunion Close Out Atlanta’s Dogwood Festival

Sqwerv are one the most unique jam bands on the scene. As contributor Porter Byers puts it: “Late on a Sunday evening, in the middle of a hefty east coast tour, Sqwerv graced @catseyepubbaltimore in Fells Point with their energy, originality, and some good ole rock’n’roll. The quartet’s songwriting talents are matched in equal measure… Read More Sqwerv are Making Major Waves in the Jam Scene

There’s something about second weekend at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival that always feels a little looser, a little deeper in the pocket: the dust has settled and the music starts to stretch out in ways that only happen when a festival finds its groove. Weekend two (April 30–May 3) leans hard into that… Read More New Orleans Jazz Fest Second Weekend Preview: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Widespread Panic, Trombone Shorty & more

By Max Stewart Madison Cunningham (@madicunningham) is one of the best modern songwriters out there. She has the perfect blend of lyrical aptitude and musical chops, which makes for a captivating and inspiring live show experience. In Atlanta, her latest fantastic album ‘Ace’ was on full display alongside favorites like “Hospital” and the powerful “Life… Read More Madison Cunningham is One of the Best Modern Singer Songwriters as She Proves in Atlanta

Photos by Ryan Myers

Photos and Review by Stephen Bloch For the past 20 odd years, Cass McCombs has quietly and poetically been doing the singer/songwriter thing, drawing on some very diverse influences including Bob Dylan, Wilco, and in some cases, the psychedelic sounds of the Grateful Dead. He’s no copycat.  He’s paved his own path. I’ve missed many… Read More Cass McCombs’ Understated Sonic Journey: Live in Milwaukee – Photos and Review

Photos by Ryan Myers

Photos by Ryan Myers

Photos by Ryan Myers March 20, 2026 was the first night of the ‘Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh’ at The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA. Performers included Benmont Tench, Jason Crosby, Taylor Goldsmith, Griffin Goldsmith, Grahame Lesh, Ellito Peck, John Molo, Don Was, Eric Krano, Natalie Cressman, Jennifer… Read More Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh at The Fillmore in San Francisco – Night One Photo Recap