Gary Clark Jr. Archive

  • The Ogden Theatre was buzzing with excitement last Friday in honor of the legendary Meter Men (Leo Nocentelli on guitar, George Porter Jr. on bass, and Zigaboo Modeliste on drums plus Page McConnell from Phish sitting in for the legendary Art Neville on the Keys). An older crowd sporting plain tees and cargo shorts—nothing too fancy. Just those who showed up for the funk and stayed for…well, the funk.

    The Meter Men – May 10th – The Ogden

    The Ogden Theatre was buzzing with excitement last Friday in honor of the legendary Meter Men (Leo Nocentelli on guitar, George Porter Jr. on bass, and Zigaboo Modeliste on drums plus Page McConnell from Phish sitting in for the legendary Art Neville on the Keys). An older crowd sporting plain tees and cargo shorts—nothing too fancy. Just those who showed up for the funk and stayed for…well, the funk.

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  • The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival has announced the line-up for the 20th edition of their festival.  Taking place in Telluride’s Town Park, this year’s...

    Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Announces Stellar 20th Anniversary Line-Up!

    The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival has announced the line-up for the 20th edition of their festival.  Taking place in Telluride’s Town Park, this year’s...

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  • Austin Texas is commonly known as the "Live Music Capital of The World" and since 1976 the great live music program "Austin City Limits" has aired on PBS. Though this program was originally intended to showcase the music of Texas it has grown exponentially and eventually blossomed into the Austin City Limits Music Festival. It’s only been 11 years, but ACL has gained a reputation as the premiere music lover’s festival and has cemented Austin as the greatest music town in the universe.

    Austin City Limits Music Festival – October 12th-14th – Austin, TX

    Austin Texas is commonly known as the "Live Music Capital of The World" and since 1976 the great live music program "Austin City Limits" has aired on PBS. Though this program was originally intended to showcase the music of Texas it has grown exponentially and eventually blossomed into the Austin City Limits Music Festival. It’s only been 11 years, but ACL has gained a reputation as the premiere music lover’s festival and has cemented Austin as the greatest music town in the universe.

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  • Scott Sharrard is one of an increasingly rare breed of musician in today’s popular music climate. Sharrard’s music follows in the tradition of classic Rhythm and Blues, but his sound and songs are such that it still sounds fresh and vital, like its happening now. While the music is a bit more guitar-oriented, fans of the more recent wave of Rhythm and Blues groups and artists like Raphael Saadiq, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, and Tedeschi Trucks Band would definitely find a lot to enjoy here.

    Scott Sharrard & The Brickyard Band

    Scott Sharrard is one of an increasingly rare breed of musician in today’s popular music climate. Sharrard’s music follows in the tradition of classic Rhythm and Blues, but his sound and songs are such that it still sounds fresh and vital, like its happening now. While the music is a bit more guitar-oriented, fans of the more recent wave of Rhythm and Blues groups and artists like Raphael Saadiq, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, and Tedeschi Trucks Band would definitely find a lot to enjoy here.

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  • With their second line-up announcement of three, Wakarusa continued showering love on Colorado bands by adding several more local acts to the festivities.  Big Gigantic, Emmitt-Nershi...

    Wakarusa Adds More Colorado Bands In Second Line-Up Announcement

    With their second line-up announcement of three, Wakarusa continued showering love on Colorado bands by adding several more local acts to the festivities.  Big Gigantic, Emmitt-Nershi...

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