Mar 6, 2020
Words: Tim Kelly | Photos: Michael LepekStarting at the end? If you missed our prior coverage, check out Day One, Day Two, Day Three and Day Four.Ok, we made it.This post covers the bittersweet final day of Jam Cruise. Your mind is saying, "I can do this...
Mar 27, 2017
Words: Tim Kelly | Photos: MIchael Lepek | Video: Nunu ZomotSeveral hundred people got a real treat in Chicago at the fantastic Thalia Hall in the Pilsen area as Southern Soul Assembly performed an intimate two-hour show for the sold-out house. Southern Soul Assembly is basically a supergroup of southern rock singer songwriting giants: &...
Jan 20, 2017
Tedeschi Trucks Band kicked off their first three night run in Chicago last night with a little help from the North Missisisipi All Stars.I'll be there with a full report from Friday and Saturday's shows, but our friends Wyatt Brake (zepcowboy) and Jeff Frank (@JeffFrank) were there to capture some of the highlights. [Update 1/24:...
Apr 16, 2014
The intriguing Southern Soul Assembly made it's debut at Evanston's SPACE. Featuring SPACE veterans Marc Broussard, JJ Grey, and Anders Osborne as well as newcomer to the Evanston club, Luther Dickinson, this considerable star power led to a pretty quick sell out for the two shows on March 18th. Luckily, there's at least some document...
Feb 26, 2014
Phil Lesh assembled his friends for another four-nighter at Grate Room of Terrapin Crossroads over the weekend. There was a decided North Mississippi flavor with the Dickinson brothers on hand, but Jackie Greene and Jason Crosby also brought their unique approach to Grateful Dead music.Interspersed between GD classics were covers of Allman Brothers, The...