Super Bowl weekend drew quite a crowd to Miami, but music lovers of a specific genre were treated to an entirely different ballgame. Furthur, a Grateful Dead side project – featuring Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, John Kadlecik, Jeff Chimenti, Joe Russo and Jay Lane – jammed out at Bayfront Park Friday night. The breathtaking Miami skyline had eyes on the wander but ears were ... More »

To kick off Halloween weekend in Chicago, three headlining acts brought their electro acts to the massive Congress Theater - shockingly enough, speakers remained fully intact throughout. Coined Freaky Deaky, the October 30 get-down between Crystal Castles, Chromeo and Boys Noize brought on involuntary movements and well-crafted dance moves by thousands under the sold out ... More »

For a band that supposedly had its heyday in the 90’s and has been mired in legal and label disputes ever since, Pearl Jam did not miss a beat on Sunday night as the headlining and final act of Austin City Limits. The stage’s backdrop was the only indication of their newly released album, Backspacer, since the band played classic after crowd-pleasing classic from ... More »

Oh, the drama! The rapture! The masterpiece! Swooning were the masses at the LiveStrong stage at ACL on Sunday evening. The hour was 6:00 o’clock. The sun crept below the trees confining the park. The crowd waited, waited, waited, for The Dead Weather to bring forth rock hysteria and grandeur in the form of Jack White (The White Stripes, ... More »

Stalwart fans endured a test of will by sticking around for Dan Auerbach's set at 7:15pm on Sunday night.  Muddy and gross, the ACL's Austin Ventures stage was not a welcome nest for his eager listeners, but Auerbach (commonly known as "one half of The Black Keys) made it all worth it. Playing off his new first solo album, Keep It Hid, Auerbach decided to do ... More »

Anyone not standing at the Austin Ventures stage waiting for State Radio or passing by at exactly the right moment probably missed Brett Dennen's set at Austin City Limits on Sunday. Dennen, who will be appearing on Dave Letterman with Natalie Merchant on Friday, had to leave for the taping and therefore was placed in the earlier slot. In flannel, denim, and barefeet, ... More »