Live Review: Jay Blakesberg (Grateful Dead Photography) @ The Birchmere — 6/9/21

Posted on 06/15/2021 by Casey Vock in Live Review and tagged Grateful Dead, Jay Blakesberg, photography, psychedelic, The Birchmere, The Grateful Dead.

Jay Blakesberg displays his latest book, “Eyes of the World – Grateful Dead Photography – 1965-1995,” at The Birchmere on June 9, 2021. (Photo by Casey Vock)

How would our memories serve us in life without the assistance of photography? What would the realm of live music look like without the historical record provided by the photographs that serve as hard evidence of what has and who have come before us?

Jay Blakesberg knows from more than 40 years of experience that the duty of a live music photographer is, as he refers to it, “visual anthropology.” A native of New Jersey born in 1961, Jay is a guiding force in the world of both live music photography and musician portraiture, having worked with a staggering list of some of the most well-known musicians on the planet and seen his photos published across a universe of media.

Classic Rock Bands to See Live This Year

Posted on 08/06/2019 by Parklifer in Live Review and tagged classic rock, Deacon Frey, Dead & Company, Glenn Frey, Grateful Dead, Jiffy Lube Live, Mick Jagger, The Eagles, The Rolling Stones, The Who.

The rush of a concert (Photo by Boga Rín)

The ’60s and ’70s might be well behind us, but the music that those decades produced is very much alive and well. Some of the best rock bands of the era are not only still creating music, but they’re also touring and putting on incredible shows. If you have the chance, here are the classic rock bands you should check out this year.

Live Review: Dark Star Orchestra @ The Anthem — 12/1/18

Posted on 12/04/2018 by Ari Strauss in Live Review and tagged Chicago, Dark Star Orchestra, Grateful Dead, jam band, psychedelic, The Anthem.

Rob Eaton fronts Dark Star Orchestra at The Anthem on Dec. 1, 2018. (Photo by Ari Strauss)

If you closed your eyes (and inhaled deeply), you would have been convinced you were at a Grateful Dead show when Dark Star Orchestra (DSO) visited The Anthem at Washington DC’s Wharf on Saturday.

Don’t Miss: Dark Star Orchestra @ The Anthem, 12/1/18

Posted on 11/27/2018 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Chicago, Dark Star Orchestra, Grateful Dead, jam band, psychedelic, The Anthem.

Dark Star Orchestra (Photo courtesy SRO Artists)

Dark Star Orchestra, the Chicago-based Grateful Dead tribute band, will recreate a classic DC-area Grateful Dead show at The Anthem on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Music Park: Bob Weir and Wolf Bros @ Warner Theatre — 11/12/18

Posted on 11/14/2018 by David LaMason in Live Review and tagged Bob Weir, Bob Weir and Wolf Bros, California, Don Was, folk, Grateful Dead, Jay Lane, Warner Theatre.

Bob Weir and Wolf Bros rock a sold out Warner Theatre on Nov. 12, 2018. (Photo by David LaMason)

Over the summer, Bob Weir, most famous as a founding member of the Grateful Dead, formed a new trio with legendary musician and producer Don Was on upright bass and former Primus drummer Jay Lane on drums. Over the trio’s inaugural tour, Bob Weir and Wolf Bros have been playing a mix of Grateful Dead tunes covers, and a few newer songs. And on a messy, rainy Monday, Bob and company brought a healthy dose of sun to the Warner Theatre.