On a crisp November evening, music aficionados gathered at the intimate Soho Restaurant in Santa Barbara for a night that promised a blend of talent, charm, and unparalleled musicianship. Eighty-year-old Albert Lee, the legendary guitarist renowned for his virtuosic playing and versatile style, took the stage with his band, delivering a performance that reaffirmed his status as an icon in rock and country music.

On November 18, 2024, the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks, California, was transformed into a sonic playground as the members of BEAT reunited for a spellbinding concert. In a bold move, bassist Tony Levin and guitarist/singer Adrian Belew decided to revisit the classic King Crimson albums from the 1980s, and the result was nothing short of breathtaking.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard closed out the concert season at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles, California, on November 3rd. Although some music journalists have described them as one of the hottest new bands on the planet, the ensemble has actually been together for 13 years, producing no fewer than 26 studio albums.

The spotlight on Dawes has always focused primarily on the Goldsmith brothers, Taylor and Griffin. Now, after numerous lineup changes and departures, it’s all about the bros.

Rising jam band artists Eggy and Dogs in a Pile co-headlined a post Turkey Day two night stand at the Capitol Theater. This was the first time that either band headlined this legendary 1800 person capacity venue, which has previously hosted both Jerry Garcia and Bob Dylan. Both bands brought some serious A game on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

During the holidays, we come together to celebrate another year and share stories of our adventures. This year, Joe Marcinek has brought his extended family together to share the love of music and laughter. Calvin Rodgers, Sharay Reed, John Hanrahan, Pennal Johnson, and Rick King formed this year's Dead Funk Summit at Lincoln Hall, delivering a night of marvelous music performed by some of Chicago's preeminent musicians.

Lincoln Hall is dressed in its holiday regalia, helping the merchants along Lincoln Avenue transform the area from business as usual to a scene straight out of a holiday movie. Light snow is falling as I glance at the marquee: “Tonight: Joe Marcinek and Liquid Soul.” I’m intrigued by tonight’s lineup.

Winter has finally arrived in the Windy City. As the temperature drops, the streets come alive with the colors of the impending holidays, while brightly colored toy soldiers stand guard over shiny ornaments. The first celebrations of the season have reached the city, but the biting wind keeps shoppers and revelers moving quickly, seeking refuge indoors. What better time to take in a concert?

Opening with one of their most fun and enduring ditties, the calendar-appropriate “Pie for Breakfast,” The Brothers Comatose, on Black Friday, Nov. 29, serenaded an at-capacity back-patio crowd with a captivating set of contemporary bluegrass/folk-rock revelry. The show took place at Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill, at Half Moon Bay, about 25 miles south of San Francisco. Santa Cruz, Calif.-based band Wolf Jett opened the festivities.

Music fans who like a taste of alt-pop-psychedelia with an indie twist (Tame Impala, Flaming Lips) might want to jump into Pond. The Australian quintet played at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on Tuesday night with opening act Fazerdaze.