Live Music News and Review 

Live Music News and Review is an online magazine meant to bring together music fans, bands, festivals, venues, promoters and everyone else whose primary passion is live music. 

Join us as a member!  Membership has its priviledges.  Right now, members will receive an email (you can opt out if you don’t like that!) letting them know about new content that is added to the site.  Over time, we will also be conducting contests and having private membership areas that will provide more fun and prizes to those who are involved.  Perhaps tickets to a festival?  

Are you interested in contributing?   Drop us a line at lmnandr@gmail.com  and let us know your ideas, submit show reviews, or just say hello!

NEWEST ARTICLES:    Band Spotlight:  Soulful Songsmith from the Twin Cities, SONNYBOY - article and interview with accompanying video!

Venue Spotlight:  We venture over to the volunteer state for our newest spotlight venue, the newly remodeled Third and Lindsley.

Festival Previews:   Everyone istarting to think about next year’s festival season, and so are we!  New festival previews are up for LIFT festival in New Hampshire and the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues festival.

Reviews: New reviews are in!!  Girls Guns and Glory’s tribute to Hank Williams from the Lizard Lounge in Cambrdige, MA.  Falling Water debut reviewed by keyboard man Mark Rechler. Catskill Chill review is posted.  Girls Guns and Glory’s Boston CD release show, Melvin Sparks tribute band Sparkplug at Inferno in Brattleboro, VT.  DJ Sister Sylvie reviews the Mighty High Mountain festival, and we review Leo Nocentelli and the Meter Experience set, too.  Vernon Webb, our newest reviewer busts on to the scene with reviews of the Johnny Markowski Band and the Jam Stampede in NYC. 

ARTIST REVIEWS:  The Zen Tricksters reunion for Dave Nolan at the Brooklyn Bowl January 2012.  Adam Ezra and Corey Smith at the Iron Horse in Northampton MA.  Chicago Roots Jammers Old Shoe reflect on a recent warehouse show.  Mick Reed reflects on his transition from film producer to Americana artist. Bill Carbone reflects on his time in Miracle Orchestra, and their recent pair of reunion shows in Boston and NY in the reviews section!

News:   We remember the life of Etta James.  Van Halen reunites in a surprise club show, release new single.  Strangefolk announce original members reunion shows.  Big Something releases new live album and winter tour dates.  The Beach Boys announce a reunion, new album, possible future tour dates.  Flowmotion to release new album in February of 2012, announce new band name.  New Moon Revue featuring Tom Constanten, Rev Tor, Brian O’Connel and Gordon Stone announce tour dates.  Phat Phunktion releases new album and announces Japan tour and one US show.  Klyph Black releases new album with Icepack Jackson, announces tour dates. Leo Nocentelli announces tour dates with his band, THE METERS experience.  Classic Rockers YES release new album and we have a review from uber fan Ron Moses, along with tour dates.  The New Deal announce their break up and finale shows.  Guitarist Fareed Haque launches his new band, MathGames, and more!

SHOW OF THE WEEK:  Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Fest Jan. 2012.

News:

• REST IN PEACE ETTA JAMES
• Strangefolk announces reunion of original members for two historic shows, plus Strange Creek announcement.
• Van Halen announces new album, reunion with Diamond Dave, and tour dates.
• Big Something releases live album, announce winter tour dates. 
• The Beach Boys announce reunion, new album and future tour dates.
• The Fritz announce holiday run
• Flowmotion to release new album in February 2012 under new band name, announce that NYE will be their final show under that name.
• New Moon Revue features members of The Dead, Uncle Sammy, a Phish collaborator and Rev Tor.
• Phat Phunktion releases new album, has one US show, and a Japan tour upcoming.
• Klyph Black of the Zen Tricksters / Rumor Has It / the Jam Stampede releases new album with Iceparck Jackson and announces tour dates.
• Leo Nocentelli and THE METERS experience announce tour dates.
• PACE REPORT:  Bernie Worrell premiers jazz standards orchestra and announces tour dates.
• Ellis Ashbrook announces tour dates.
• Yes releases new album, Ron Moses reviews it, and band announces tour dates in US and Europe.
• Bootsy Collins to tour from LA to Europe, announces Bonnaroo show.
• the New Deal announce breakup and final tour dates, interview with the band here.
• Follow up:  Property Forfeiture, are festivals in trouble?
• Federal Agents raid Camp Zoe, are attempting to seize festival property.

 

 Festival Previews:

• LIFT festival announces lineup for Whaleback Mtn, NH March 16, 17
• Chicago Bluegrass and Blues festival announces dates and lineups for various shows in December and January.
• Video of the Old 78 Farm Fall festival 2011, Warwick MA
• Pictures of 2010 festival season are posted.

Reviews:

• Corey Smith and Adam Ezra at the Iron Horse, January 25, Northampton MA
• Zen Tricksters Reunion, January 22, Brooklyn Bowl
• Atribute to Hank Williams with Girls Guns and Glory, Lizard Lounge, Cambridge MA January 1 2012.
• Artist Review:  Mark Rechler reflects on a recent appearance by his band Falling Water.
• Furthur at the Verizon Center Manchester NH
• Catskill Chill, Hancock NY, September 9 - 11 2011.
• Cabinet, September 15, 2011; Sherpherdtown Opera House, West Virginia.
• Sparkplug, July 1 - Inferno, Brattleboro, VT
• DJ Sister Sylvie reivews the Mighty High Mountain festival May 21-22, Tuxedo, NY
• The Meters Experience with Leo Nocentelli, The Mighty High Mountain Festival May 21 ’11 Tuxedo NY
• The Alchemystics, May 14 2011, Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton, MA
• Vernon Webb reviews Johnny Markowski Band, BB King’s, April 28 2011
• Vernon Webb reviews The Jam Stampede, Brooklyn Bowl, April 19 2011
• Artist Review:  Mick Reed reflects on his transition from TV and Film Producer to performer.
• Artist Review Matt Robinson tells us about March 25 2011 in Chicago with OLD SHOE
• Rustic Overtones and Gypsy Tailwind, Portland ME, Port City Music Hall, Dec 31, 2010
• Artist Review:  Bill Carbone reflects on Miracle Orchestra and the pair of recent reunion shows.
• Love in Stockholm Middle East Downstairs December 11, 2011
• Phish, DCU Center, Worcester, MA  December 28 2010
• Phish, DCU Center, Worcester, MA  December 27 2010
• Hey Mama, Middle East Downstairs, Cambridge, MA December 11, 2011
• Brothers McCann, Middle East Downstairs, December 11, 2011  Boston, MA
• Jack Grace Band, Barbes, Brooklyn NY November 27 2010
• The Big Up festival, Ghent NY featuring Roots of Creation, Raq and Headtronics, August 7, 2010.
• Rush at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs NY, July 23, 2010

 

 Band Spotlight:

• Sonnyboy
• Jeff Crosby
• Love in Stockholm
• The Alchemystics
• Consider the Source
• Equal Eyes
• Izabella
• Chicago Afrobeat Project

Venue Spotlight:

• Third and Lindsley in Nashville, TN
• Theodore’s in Springfield, MA
• Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe, PA
• Snipes Farm, Morrisville PA
• The Good Foot, Portland, OR
• Chuck’s Burbank, IL  BBQ and the BLUES!
• Cosmic Charlie’s in Lexington, KY
• Reggie’s Music Joint and Rock Club, Chicago, IL 
• Mo’s Irish Pub  Milwaukee, WI / Wauwatosa, WI 

 

Are you interested in contributing?   Drop us a line at lmnandr@gmail.com  and let us know your ideas, submit show reviews, or just say hello!