I’ve yet to witness someone dominate a stage the way Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive does. She brings tantalizing energy, charisma and charm to her performances… and so do her three bandmates. This fabulous foursome met while studying at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston in 2004 and […]
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Josh Ritter | Rocky Mountain Folks Festival | Lyons, Colorado
Take a look around during a Josh Ritter show and notice the beaming smiles on the faces of everyone in the crowd. His passion and talent for songwriting shines through in his thought-provoking and emotional lyrics. Over the course of nine studio albums, he has earned the title of one of the “100 Greatest Living […]
Read MoreSHEL | Rocky Mountain Folks Festival | Lyons, Colorado
Colorado born and raised, the four sisters who make up SHEL tapped into their roots on the Planet Bluegrass stage. With two studio albums released, this supergroup brings a wide breadth of musical talent to their performances, ranging from mandolin to accordion to beat boxing. Boasting an edgy yet feminine sound, […]
Read MoreThe Revivalists | Rocky Mountain Folks Festival | Lyons, Colorado
Hailing from New Orleans, this seven-piece rock n’ roll band brought an electrifying performance to the Planet Bluegrass stage. The show provided a lively mix-up from the rest of the weekend and had everyone up off their blankets, grooving throughout most of the 90-minute set. The Revivalists pride themselves on their unique sound and […]
Read MoreOdorous at Sunrise
“Give me odorous at sunrise a garden of beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed.” —Walt Whitman
Read MoreJoetography 2016: A Pictorial Review
Thank you all for making this another amazing year! From my family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Read MoreA Pinhole of Light
If you know me, you know I’m a bit of a podcast junkie. All Songs Considered. This American Life. Serial. Car Talk. Song Exploder. They get me every time. And a few months ago, I stumbled on one called The Moth—a captivating collection of true stories told to a live audience. […]
Read MoreCore Ache Within Us
“It’s out of our wounds – from the core ache within us, that we find our calling.” —Dan Allender, The Wounded Heart
Read MoreMaking Art
“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” — Andy Warhol
Read MoreA Grief Re-Observed
Grief. It morphs. It swells. It shrinks. It just never seems to leave. … Six years ago today, it became a longtime friend of mine, meeting me inside a hospital room outside Indianapolis. There, my wife and I held a child we thought might finally be the long-awaited, new addition to our family. A […]
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