Scott McLennan
Karina Rykman’s rookie recored, “Joyride,” delivers a beguiling blend of pop smarts and psychedelic proclivities.
Peter Rowan’s far-reaching view of bluegrass is inspired by his deft intertwining of music and spirituality.
Alan Paul’s meticulous, in-depth research lays out many of the pieces needed to help the reader think more deeply about this era.
The guitarist led his razor-sharp band through two sets steeped in bluegrass that, at any given moment, could erupt into psychedelic jams, old-school country, metallic thrashing, or jazzy forays.
The venue pulled the plug on Phil Lesh and his band after about 45 minutes into their second set, which was especially unfortunate considering the steady upward trajectory of the show to that point
These young musicians clearly embrace their roots, but there is no denying that this is a forward-looking troupe, one that flashes no pretensions as it blows your mind.
Riddles are abound when Les Claypool comes to town.
WasFest is a very welcome addition to Boston’s arts landscape, invaluable because it invites artists to push themselves forward while they acknowledge their still powerful influences.
There was nothing sloppy about the band’s searching and probing: the members of Dead & Company were perfectly locked into each other, were enjoying the musical exchanges being made in the moment.
Bass-wielding provocateur Les Claypool is an expert at warping the seemingly conventional into carnivalesque oddity.
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