Concert Reviews & Recaps

Rich Robinson, Marc Ford and Matt Slocum of The Magpie Salute sat-in with Gov’t Mule on Sunday night in Des Moines.

Dave Matthews Band dug deep into their repertoire to dust off a pair of songs they hadn’t played in years this weekend in Colorado.

Billy Joel paid tribute to Aretha Franklin and was joined by Bryan Adams last night at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

View a photo gallery and read Bryan Lasky’s review of ELO’s concert at Madison Square Garden featuring openers Dawes.

Tuesday night’s Gov’t Mule & The Magpie Salute show in Huber Heights, Ohio ended with members of both bands performing a pair of covers.

Guitarists Scott Metzger and Eric Krasno performed together as a duo for the first time on Tuesday night in New York City.

Jason Isbell played the Drive-By Truckers rarity “TVA” during a performance at a rally for Tennessee U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen

Seattle-based rockers Pearl Jam fit a few rarities including the live debut of a ‘Ten’-era outtake into Monday night’s show at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Gov’t Mule and The Magpie Salute once again teamed up for a collaborative encore last night at Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater.

Umphrey’s McGee welcomed acclaimed bassist Freekbass for a guest spot on Sunday night at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville.

Watch The Avett Brothers bust out a classic with Nicole Atkins on Saturday and team with G.E. Smith and Chad Smith on Sunday.

Railroad Earth welcomed members of Fruition and others during their concert at Red Rocks in Colorado this weekend.

Pearl Jam’s night at Wrigley Field included an appearance by Dennis Rodman and the World Series trophy along with their debut cover of David Bowie’s “Rebel, Rebel.”

Watch Brandi Carlile, Jim James and Darlingside perform “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man” and “Respect” as a tribute to The Queen of Soul.

Ween unearthed their cover of a Metallica classic, while Gene and Dean went it alone during their encore on Saturday night in Oregon.

Watch Gov’t Mule and members of The Magpie Salute team up to honor Aretha Franklin with a cover of “Chain Of Fools” last night in Charlotte.

Watch Ween debut “The Rift” during their Friday night show at the McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater.

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead’s return to Red Rocks featured Grateful Dead favorites as well as a Radiohead classic and a Phish tease.