I get to tout some more Indiana again. These guys are based in Chicago now, but they’re originally from South Bend, so I used to see them in Bloomington back in college all the time. Umphrey’s held the torch for jamband/progressive rock at the festival. They are one of the tightest live bands out there, [...]
If you’ve ever desired something a bit different than the traditional rock instrumentation, then Anders Osborne is your guy. Forget the P Bass, Anders decided tuba would do for his three-piece blues rock band. This high-energy act brought hints of Hendrix, Clapton, Stevie Ray, and even jam band elements of improvisation. They really played the… [...]
According to several die-hard blues festival goers that I spoke with, there are always several eclectic world music groups each year. Vieux Farke Toure are from Mali, and they definitely added a cool twist to the otherwise rock focused line up. The band showcases hints of traditional African music, blues rock, reggae, and afrobeat, all [...]
The second of day of the Telluride Blues and Brews festival kicked off with this horn-heavy, grooving blues band. With a full horn section and percussion, the sound filled out and everyone got to dancing right away. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 [...]
Words cannot describe Joe Cocker’s performance last night at the 16th Annual Telluride Blues and Brews Festival. Having grown up listening to Joe on classic rock radio stations at a very young age, many of his songs are etched deep in the blueprint of my musical influences. Joe came on in the pouring rain, with… [...]
At this point I was completely drenched, probably had a few bruises on my head and shoulders from the pounding hail, and my shoes were like buckets of water. The only thing I had to shield myself was a tarp, so I probably looked like a giant brown monster. When Jackie came on the… Continue reading
When this legendary blues man hit the stage we were in for a seriously big sounding band. What do you get when you put together bass, drums, guitar, violin, two hand drummers, keys and a drummer? A huge sound that’s for sure. Add in a guest appearance from Jason Ricci for a harmonica battle with… [...]
Big Head Todd and The Monsters are very well known in Colorado. Having grown up in Connecticut, I would liken this band to one of my favorites out east, Max Creek. Todd Park Mohr is one hell of lead man, and an amazing electric guitar player. The band’s songs are creatively arranged, with some intricate… [...]
I’d never heard Jason Ricci perform prior to yesterday – this guy plays a mean harmonica. From the second he stepped on stage it was pure blues magic. The band was extremely tight, with each member playing a crucial role in the development of the songs. Unlike many blues bands where the rhythm section carries [...]
Today was the first day of the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival. The festival takes place in one of the most scenic mountain locations in the world, with the stage set right at the base of the mountain. First up to open the weekend was Carolyn Wonderland from Austin. Don’t let her shyness fool you, [...]
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