Robert Randolph & The Family Band Rock The Taft

Robert Randolph & The Family Band played a great show last night to a sold out Taft Ballroom. They played several originals and dazzled a few covers, including Jimi Hendrix's Voodoo Chile. They are on a national tour and seem to be enjoying life immensely. Robert Randolph has a new album out entitled "Got Soul." He was signing the album for at least half an hour after the show. The vibe in the room was very positive and people were getting their groove on. The opening band, The New Respects put on a solid performance as well, so get there early if you catch this tour. (Photos are all of one angle as there was no photo pit and limited room to move.) 

 

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Dark Star Orchestra at the Taft Theater

Dark Star Orchestra played a great show at the Taft Theater to a sold out crowd on February 26, 2016...The band played two full sets and a long encore as usual. For more information about DSO or tonights setlist/show, please visit their website at darkstarorchestra(dot)net. (only shot 3 mins of show due to late arrival due to other events)

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Puscifer at Taft Theater

Puscifer played to a sold out crowd at the Taft Theater on Friday night. Puscifer is the side project band of Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Perfect Circle). The evening started with a full-on wrestling match with lots of professional wrestlers on stage with a full arena set-up. Then Maynard and Carina Round came into the arena to perform a full set of Puscifer's best material. The crowd was in for a great show and lots of loyal fans packed the seats.

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Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds

Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds put on another great performance at The Taft Theater last Thursday night. This Brooklyn based band is super tight and blends a mix of soul, funk, rock and overall great music. Arleigh literally has one of the strongest voices on tour these days. Check them out on tour as this band is only getting better and better.

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Joe Walsh at The Taft Theater

Joe Walsh played The Taft Theater on September 21, 2015. He played several of his own tunes and some Eagles/James Gang material as well. (Soundboard Shoot)

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Wilco at the Taft Theater

Wilco played another great performance at The Taft Theater on Tuesday night. Jeff Tweedy and crew played songs off all of their albums with a very interactive crowd. Wilco is currently on a large United States tour and plays Shakey Knees Festival this weekend in Atlanta.

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JJ Grey & Mofro with The London Souls

JJ Grey & Mofro played at the Taft Theater last friday to a crowd of loyal fans. They packed the house and played lots of old and new songs. Their new album Ol' Glory is now in stores and is one of JJ Grey & Mofro's best albums to date. Check them out on tour with The London Souls this spring and summer.

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Umphrey's McGee Performs at The Taft Theater in Cincinnati with Tauk

Umphrey's McGee played for another sold out crowd at the Taft Theater with Tauk (Brooklyn). Tauk played an incredible opening set on Friday night at the sold out venue. Umphrey's went on and dazzled the crowd with a great set that concluded with Oceans Billy featuring Nick Blasky on Bass. The second set had several guest stars including Mad Dog's Filthy Litte Secret Horns for Umphrey's encore of Peg (Steely Dan Cover), Dump City, Sledgehammer (Peter Gabriel Cover). Check Umphrey's on tour and be sure to see them at one of many festivals they are already confirmed for this summer, including their own Summer Camp.

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Keb Mo Performs at The Taft Theater

Keb Mo (Kevin Moore) performed at The Taft Theater on 1/29/15. The band started with an acoustic set and then went electric to finish out the show. Keb Mo is out on tour promoting his new album, BLUES Americana. Check out the grammy winner's website KebMo(dot)com for more tour information.

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Primus Rocks a Set of Originals and a set of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory with Special Guests

Primus came to the Taft Theater and played a set of originals including an encore of "My Name is Mud" and then played their own rendition of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory music front to back. The show sold out a few weeks in advance and was a fun Friday night with Claypool and crew. Mike Dillon and other guests came out for the Wonka set. Tim Alexander (original drummer) is back on tour with Primus for the first time in years to complete the band!

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Gov't Mule Halloween Extravaganza with Neil Young Tribute

Mulaween took place on October 31, 2014 at The Taft Theater with special guest Jackie Greene (touring member of Black Crowes, Mark Knopfler, BB King, Ratdog, Buddy Guy, etc). The first set included Mule songs and the second set was all Neil Young. The band played for three and a half hours and played 37 songs. They played every classic Neil Young song including "Hey Hey My My, Down by the River, Southern Man, Ohio, Heart of Gold, Rockin in the Free World, " and many more. The encore of "Cortez the Killer" was a crowd and personal favorite. Check out the setlist at Mule Net.

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David Byrne with St. Vincent

David Byrne and St. Vincent are currently on tour in the United States and are making their way around the festival tour and intimate venues such as the Taft Theater. The band played most of their new album and several classic Talking Heads songs on this particular evening. This has been one of my favorite performances of a summer that has been filled with music and festivals.

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