Tag: Reviews

  • The Nth Power, paris_monster, Chris Bullock Band & more Throw Down Sunday Night at Drom in NYC

    The Nth Power, paris_monster, Chris Bullock Band & more Throw Down Sunday Night at Drom in NYC

    On Sunday night, I went to DROM in the East Village for APAP’s Royal Artist Group Showcase. The eight-hour musical extravaganza included indy acts such as Nick Cassarino (solo), Natalie Cressman and Ian Faquini, Chris Bullock Band, Bob Lanzetti, Muscle Tough, John “Papa” Gros, Nth Power and paris_monster. The night started off with a Nick Cassarino solo…

  • REVIEW: Peach Festival recaptures Allmans’ spirit after tragedies of last year

    REVIEW: Peach Festival recaptures Allmans’ spirit after tragedies of last year

    The Peach Festival, if nothing else, is a communal event, a shared experience of the masses (about 20,000 strong) consisting of both young and old. The Allman Brothers circle had an extremely tragic year in 2017, losing both Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks just months before the Allmans-curated Peach Festival returned for a sixth year…

  • Dead & Company Debuts “The Eleven” On Summer Tour’s 11th Night In NYC At Citi Field

    Dead & Company Debuts “The Eleven” On Summer Tour’s 11th Night In NYC At Citi Field

    One More Saturday Night! On Saturday night, Dead & Company returned to The New York’ Mets baseball stadium in Queens, Citi Field for their second night and the third year in a row. Grateful Dead members, rhythm guitarist/vocalist Bob Weir and drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, with bassist Oteil Burbridge, keyboardist Jeff Chimenti and lead guitarist/vocalist John Mayer treated fans gathered at the home of the Mets to another tour debut and much more in NYC. 

  • Dead & Company Bust Out 5 More Tour Debuts in Hartford

    Dead & Company Bust Out 5 More Tour Debuts in Hartford

    Dead & Company‘s summer tour trucked on to Hartford, Connecticut, on Wednesday night. The six-piece performed at a mid-week, one night stop at the XFINITY Theatre ahead of the band’s huge upcoming two-night stand at the New York Mets stadium in Queens Citi Field this weekend. The venue has a capacity of 30,000 and it appeared that the amphitheater was packed to…

  • Dead & Company Premiers 5 Tour Debuts Songs at SPAC

    Dead & Company Premiers 5 Tour Debuts Songs at SPAC

    On Monday night, Dead & Company brought their summer tour to one of the east coasts beloved ampitheaters, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, nesseled in the Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, NY. The band is eight shows into their immersive and robust Summer Tour. The band has managed to keep things fresh and…

  • Dead & Company Played their Best Show Ever in Camden

    Dead & Company Played their Best Show Ever in Camden

    Since 2015, Dead and Company has united a trio of classic Grateful Dead members — Bob Weir, plus drummers Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann — with the relatively young guns of Mayer, Burbridge and keyboard player Jeff Chimenti. I saw the Friday and Saturday show of Dead & Company in Camden, NJ at BB&T Pavillion. To me, Friday (and the first set…

  • Watch Full Video of The Disco Biscuits Colorado Run Including Red Rocks

    Watch Full Video of The Disco Biscuits Colorado Run Including Red Rocks

    The Disco Biscuits played its annual four-night run dubbed “Bisco Inferno” in Colorado this past long weekend, kicking off three nights at Denver’s Ogden Theatre and rounding out with a soldout show at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. As they have been doing as of late, the band offered a free stream…

  • Lettuce and The Motet at The Capitol Theatre: Pro-Shot Video and Photos

    Lettuce and The Motet at The Capitol Theatre: Pro-Shot Video and Photos

    This past weekend, everyone’s favorite original Funk band, Lettuce, played a sold-out two-night stand at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, this weekend, welcoming the Denver based outfit, The Motet, as openers. The nights were filled with hours of funk, as both bands, as usual, offered their own distinct brand of the genre. Check out below to…

  • Lespecial @ Knitting Factory 3/23

    Lespecial @ Knitting Factory 3/23

    Lespecial Brings Late Night Heat to Brooklyn’s Knitting Factory Lespecial is a band sometimes best-suited for a late-night time slot, as they bring a dark and driving energy to every set they perform. The power trio, made up of Jon Grusauskas (lead guitar, keys, samples, vocals), Rory Dolan (drums, rhythms), and Luke Bemand (bass, keys),…

  • Review: Soul Rebels Brookyn Bowl 3/22/18

    Review: Soul Rebels Brookyn Bowl 3/22/18

    Soul Rebels Bring Their Version of NoLa Brass/Hip Hop Fusion to Brookyn Bowl On Friday, March 22, Soul Rebels played their second show of a 3-night run to New York’s famed, sold-out Brooklyn Bowl. The band is comprised of two cornet players, one sax, two trombones, one sousaphone, one drummer and one percussionist, and the…

  • Review: JRAD at Brooklyn Bowl 3/9

    Review: JRAD at Brooklyn Bowl 3/9

    Looking back at a JRAD show and trying to write a recap can always be a fun project, as most JRAD shows that I’ve seen (easily over 20) has a standout performer from that night. The standout performer, in this one writer’s humble opinion, from the 3/8 show was Scott Metzger, as he was given…

  • Review: JRAD at Brooklyn Bowl 3/8

    Review: JRAD at Brooklyn Bowl 3/8

    A 3-night JRAD run at Brooklyn Bowl always begins with such high energy, anticipation and excitement. For the Freaks and non-Freaks alike in the crowd, the pre-show energy is palpable, with many greeting each other, “Happy JRAD!” The best part about a JRAD run is that you never know what you’re going to get. What…

  • Will Hanza & Friends @ 11th St. Bar 3/1

    Will Hanza & Friends @ 11th St. Bar 3/1

    The 11th Street Bar, located at 510 E. 11th St. in Manhattan’s east village, typically hosts bands or open jams most days of the week. On Thursday night, the Freaks’ own Will Hanza, frontman for the band Escaper, hosted an open jam night from 9-11p, playing mostly with the Escaper boys but inviting other friends…

  • Review: On The Spot Trio @ The Mugshot 2/24

    Review: On The Spot Trio @ The Mugshot 2/24

    The music was a nice mix of original tunes that they had recorded with Alan Evans (Soulive) a few years back, as well as some well-received covers. From their album “Shag,” the band ripped original songs “Critically Acclaimed Shit,” “Jabo,” and “For 1.” Then they invited up Mary Corso (singer with the Eric Krasno Band),…