Van Halen @ PNC Pavilion

Van Halen in Charlotte NC during their North America Tour 2015

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Bring the Funk

Trombone Shorty 

Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue is a brass band from New Orleans who brought such fresh flavor and style to All Good Festival 2013.  The six members of the band, including Shorty of course, brought a unique vibe and style to the stage with two percussionists, two saxophones, guitar, bass, and of course a trombone.  They even had an extra percussionist sit in with them for a few songs.  Their sound is a combination of jazz, blues, and the most authentic sounding effortless New Orleans funk you can imagine.  These guys have such a high energy style that they can keep every song fresh and sounding brand new.  Orleans Avenue has been creating quite a buzz lately and they accordingly they earned themselves a prime Saturday afternoon slot before Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. 

Jay Lane Joins Primus After Furthur Tour

 Jay Lane - Primus - Furthur

Jay Lane, the percussionist for Furthur with Phil Lesh & Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead has decided to join Primus. Phil Lesh has announced on his website that they mutually agreed the best time for Jay to make the transition would be after Phil's 70th Birthday Party Celebration Concert which fell between and extensive 2010 winter tour and full spring tour schedule.

Jay Lane was a founding member of Primus and has performed with Les Claypool on solo projects and with Sausage, the Primus reunion arrangement.

 Jay Lane with Furthur - Phil Lesh & Bob Weir

 Jay Lane - Primus - Furthur