With an unmatched one two punch as a vocalist and harpist, it hasn’t taken Mikaela Davis long to permanently plant herself in the Indy/jam band musical world. After years of hard work, the wind is at her back. And wisely, she’s taking full advantage of it. For her latest album Graceland Way, Davis embraces the California communal spirit, enlisting a long list of friends...Continue Reading
It’s a true toss up to pick what part of Don Was’s unending list of musical accomplishments is most impressive. There’s the 1988 trampoline bounce from an obscure producer to the top of the wish list for music elites to work with. Winning two Grammys for producing The B-52s immortal hit Love Shack and Bonnie Raitt’s album Nick of Time in a two-month span will do that. More improbale than Was’s rapid ascent is the fact he’s...Continue Reading
If you’re a full-time musician playing in the New Orleans area, one thing is for certain. You’re going to be a part of multiple bands, musical projects, and more. Live music constantly pumps through the Crescent City, and its unending bars and musical venues open until the early morning hours. The opportunity is there for the taking....Continue Reading
Whether you realize it or not, if you’ve listened to music any of that last 40 or so years, odds are Don Was has had an impact on it. You should recognize the name. If not, you will definitely recognize the work. Was is “the” go to guy in the music industry....Continue Reading
2025 was a huge year for Eggy. In front of growing crowds, they spent the year touring in support of their sophomore release Waiting Game. They also crossed off a major bucket list item sharing the stage with their musical hero Bruce Hornsby. Their spot in the indie/jam band scene...Continue Reading
Cory Wong is relentless. There is no argument to be made to refute this fact. His solo album releases are into the double digits, including his latest Lost in the Wonder. He’s a member of Vulfpeck. A world touring band with another handful of album releases. He’s also a member of Vulfpeck’s offshoot The Fearless Flyers. A third touring band that keeps his calendar full. While countless musicians would sacrifice an...Continue Reading
With studio releases dating back to the turn of the century, Tom Hamilton is well versed in the recording process. He knows when an idea is worth exploring and can easily sniff out the ones that are dog shit. With his name at the top of I’m Your Vampire, Hamilton was going to...Continue Reading
The fact that Tom Hamilton’s album I’m Your Vampire is his solo debut is technically correct. It’s also comical given Hamilton has been cranking out albums as part of numerous projects the last twenty five years. Brothers Past, American Babies, and Ghost Light have all had great runs as bands but ultimately fizzled out leaving Hamilton to restart musically time and time again. Throw in the output from Hamilton’s other projects… Joe Russo’s Almost Dead,...Continue Reading
Bob Weir was it for me. As a musician and so much more. While I don’t have an official tally, of the hundreds of thousands of hours of music I’ve listened to, he’s got to be way at the top of the list. Of the hundreds of thousands of miles I’ve traveled to see concerts, he’s definitely way at the top of...Continue Reading
LaMP ft. Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger & Ray Paczkowski announce 19 shows for Winter 2026. Highlights include four two-night stands: The Sultan Room in Brooklyn on February 27–28, Garcia’s in Chicago on March 20–21, Portland House of Music in Portland, ME on March 27–28, and Pearl Street Warehouse in Washington, DC on April 9–10....Continue Reading