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2 months ago | 
nysmusic.com | Filip Zalewski
One of the hardest rocking bands in the jam band universe, Umphrey’s McGee – played two rocking nights at The Capitol Theatre over January 31 and February 1. On Friday night, the Capitol Theatre was packed and ready to rage. The band delivered two incredible sets, featuring mind blowing guitar solos and impressive synchronization amongst all band members. The show included what every good rock show has: shredding guitar solos, amazing lights, and a rocking band.
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
thejamwich.com | Filip Zalewski
Man, have you ever played rhythm? Papadosio at Sony Hall 10/20/24Papdosio plays Sony Hall with Malakai opening the show. The set included crowd favorites and newer songs.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
thejamwich.com | Filip Zalewski
Phish played 3 nights at the MVP Arena in Albany to benefit the Divided Sky Organization which is a recovery center for those struggling with substance abuse. A most noble cause and an incredible way for Trey Anastasio to give back, now that he has recovered himself and is living a sober life. Musical highlights included Tweezer, Monsters, Sand, Moma Dance, Gotta Jibboo, and a heartfelt cover of Box of Rain played several hours Phil Lesh passed away.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
thejamwich.com | Filip Zalewski
Phish stops in the Mohegan & Sun Resort in Uncasville, CT for two nights during their 2024 summer tour. The first night started off with Martian Monster, a quick way to get everyone in the groove. The first set included fan favorites like Rift, Golden Age, Funky Bitch, and concluded with Walls of the Cave. The second set started off with Plasma and featured a jam heavy Kill Devil Falls, a properly evil Carini, and a transcendent Ruby Waves. The set ended with Everything’s Right.
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
nysmusic.com | Filip Zalewski
The Peach Music Festival just had their first “Peach at the Beach” at the Showboat Resort in Atlantic City. Although it was not at the usual Montage Mountain venue, this venue also had a waterpark, reminiscent of the festival people have grown to love, with familiar faces and favorite jams filling the air. The waterpark sets were mainly DJs including DJ Logic, aside from Dogs in a Pile, who played a funky set for all of the waterpark attendants.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
thejamwich.com | Filip Zalewski
Trey Anastasio with Classic TAB performed 3 scorching nights at Brooklyn Steel 5/22-5/24. This arrangement allows for experimentation especially for the rhythm section. Trey is playing as good as ever, things are looking promising for Phish’s upcoming summer tour.
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May 25, 2024 | 
nysmusic.com | Filip Zalewski
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) paid homage to their Jersey roots with an unbelievable spectacle of a show at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park. The show included Stuart Bogie sitting in on many songs, notably during “Eyes of the World.”The first set started off with a classic Bluesy Dead song “Good Morning School Girl”. The set included an extensive “Fire on the Mountain” and a beautiful “Eyes of the World”.
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May 11, 2024 | 
nysmusic.com | Filip Zalewski
Jam band powerhouse Pink Talking Fish bring their variety filled show to the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, New Jersey on April 26. One Eyed Jack opened up the show with a funky set. The band brings together a really fun medley of different bands. They started off their set with a Talking Heads cover “Life During Wartime”. The first set was Talking Heads heavy including “This Must Be the Place” & “Cities,” but that could technically be considered a cover of a Phish cover given the tempo.
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Apr 13, 2024 | 
nysmusic.com | Filip Zalewski
Lotus brought along Blendmode to open up their Capitol Theatre show on Saturday, April 6, along with Eli Winderman from Dopapod & Jonathon Grusauskas of lespecial. Blendmode really go the night going with their unique, bass heavy, danceable groove. Lotus played a special show featuring guitar dueling between Tim Palmieiri & Johnny from lespecial. Winderman fit in well adding his unique synth sound to the Lotus soundscape. The set was filled with groovy jams and some face melting solos.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
nysmusic.com | Filip Zalewski
Uncle Ebenezer played an incredible set of Phish jams including an unforgettable “Tweezer” featuring a saxophone player. Walrus opened up the night with their psychedelic interpretation of The Beatles, most notably a fully mind melting “Lucy in The Sky with Diamonds”. The Williams Center is a phenomenal venue in Rutherford, NJ. It is an old theatre renovated into a truly happening venue featuring hidden gems like a record store with some incredible selections.
