The mighty Mastodon made another run thorough the Bay Area during their North American spring tour in support of their latest masterpiece ”Crack The Skye (2009 Reprise Records). Joined by High On Fire, Valient Thorr, Baroness, Black Cobra, Bison BC, Between the Buried and Me.

WASP
3/24/2010 @ the Avalon Nightclub
Santa Clara, California
by Jeff Longo
& Josh Kutras

Josh Fischel
326/10 @ DiPiazza’s
Long Beach, California
By Jeff Longo
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Josh Fischel is probably best know for his years fronting eclectic Long Beach dub/rock/funk band Bargain Music.   Since going on hiatus in 2007 you can find Josh performing the occasional acoustic show and collaborating with some of the biggest acts in the genre like  the Expendables, Pepper, and Slightly Stoopid.  

Furthur – Phil Lesh & Bob Weir
12/13/2009 @ Convention Hall
Asbury Park, New Jersey
By Darryl Longo

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I’m back in Asbury Park, NJ to see Phil Lesh & Bob Weirs’ latest venture Furthur at the town’s 3500 seat Convention Hall. Performing with Ratdog members Jay Lane on percussion & Jeff Chimenti on keys, Joe Russo of the Benevento/Russo Duo on drums, and John Kadlecik a founding member of the Grateful Dead tribute band Dark Star Orchestra on lead guitar. John who played the Garcia role in DSO …

Mute Math
10/9/09 @ The Fillmore
San Francisco, California
Review & Photos
by Dave & Mike Goedde

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San Francisco, ca – MUTE MATH is arguably one of the most innovative and progressive bands to emerge within the electro alternative scene in the last decade. Their unique sound and style is comprised of

Donavan Frankenreiter
7/24/09 @ the Stone Pony
Asbury Park, New Jersey
by Darryl Longo  &
Photos Austin Longo
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Donavon Frankenreiter headlined the Summer Stage at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, on Friday July 24th. However, DF’s first show of the day wasn’t on the Stone Pony’s stage. Through Twitter, a lucky few were notified of Donavon’s first set. Under a clear blue sky and on a borrowed surf board from artist/surfer Jay Alders, Donavon gave this desolate seaside town an example of world class surfing.

White Trash w/ Donovan Frankenreiter, Quincy Mumford, Gary Jules
Summer Stage at the Stone Pony
7/24/09 @ The Stone Pony
Asbury Park , New Jersey
By Darryl Longo
Photos by Austin Longo
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Standing out like a pus filled pimple on Paris Hilton’s ass, White Trash made a triumphant return to the state of New Jersey after splitting up over ten years ago.  A last minute addition, White Trash performed on the Summer Stage at the Stone Pony, July 24th, shocking most in the crowd who were awaiting surf rock headliner Donavan Frankenreiter. Reuniting …