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As of 10 a.m. today, tickets for the 39th annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival are on sale to the public. The two-day weekend event is scheduled for June 25 and 26 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). The festival's 2016…

Phish capped off their first Mexican excursion to Riviera Maya on Day 3 with a heavy hitting show that was packed to the brim with solid song selection and adept improvisation. After letting off the gas pedal the second night, Phish came…

Last week, John Mayer made news when he confirmed his self-titled blues-rock trio would be reuniting. As reported on Jambands.com, the singer-songwriter casually posted the picture below on Instagram with bassist Pino Palladino and…

When the Phish Riviera crowd finally finished navigating the queue to proceed into the venue at Barcelo Maya, they were met with a full buffet of food, drinks to drown a pirate, Mayans dressed in full traditional garb, and a full feeling of…

The hype and anticipation surrounding Phish's first tropical destination was colossal to say the least. This is the first time Phish has done anything with an all inclusive resort and more importantly this was the first time the band has…

This is not a review of the 2015 New Year’s Eve run but rather a fan’s retrospect on seeing Phish 21 times at Madison Square Garden since 1995. - ed. Twenty years ago, on December 31, 1995, I descended upon New York City for my first Phish…

Larry Keel’s latest album Experienced, due out on February 26, can truthfully be described as ear candy. For those who like music of the bluegrass or blues persuasion, or even for those for whom these are not your favorite genres, this…

David Bowie is arguably one of the most influential artists of multiple generations. He infused his music with fantasy and fashion to create a style all his own—and that style was always changing. His legacy was felt years before his…

Phish has announced they will be streaming this weekend's destination event in Mexico via Live Phish. Streams are available for up to 24 hours after the show #LifeIsButAStream Stay tuned for daily reviews and photo galleries from Mexico,…

A cavalcade of vehicles armed with Bernie Sanders political stickers barricaded the streets surrounding the Palace Theater in Syracuse on Friday, January 8. Bernie supporters flocked to the 1920's era theater for a diverse assortment of…