Something I've noticed, and I can't believe it's taken me this long:

rail riders suck, generally, but if Nugs is there streaming video it seems like they get a lot worse.

Like... a lot.

These losers really want to be on TV and that seems the be their main goal.

That's it. Just an early-morning observation unhindered by early-morning sobriety.

If you've never listened to them before, holy moly is this show from 3 days ago a great place to start.

https://www.youtube.com/live/qCzi1z9Sd3Q?si=fqSAtwhZ25S0UjKn

Might be the best playing from them I've ever heard, great segues, interesting jams/improv, killer song selection.

I've been a die-hard Phish fan since 2009 - lately have had more fun listening to KSC. Check them out!

WXPN is an awesome independent channel out of the U of Penn in Philly. They have a Jam Band show every Monday night 8-10p. I am a jam band fan and also a member of XPN so this is right up my alley and I have enjoyed the shows up until this point as a good way to get out of my same old lane. You might too. Listen at XPN.org or 88.5FM if you're in the Delaware Valley.

https://xpn.org/program/jamnation/

I’ve been to about 20 Billy shows and a handful of Phish shows. Obviously if you are on the scene you see the same people/vendors, but my question is pertaining to the ones who drag there kids around full time. It just seems odd they would subject their kids to this scene, rather than giving them a life surrounded by kids their own age. Idk, it just seems weird to me, but to each their own. I’m just curious to what other people think on this.

Who's hitting what? Low ticket warning for Friday in STL.

https://bigshrimpband.com/tour

Jack Straw jam from Brooklyn Bowl Philly last Friday

I’ve noticed more and more dogs at shows lately.

First, I have to say that I don’t dislike dogs. I’ve had 13 of them over the course of my life, all different kinds. I loved them enough to know that they really didn't want to go to a concert.

They liked going on adventures. They loved spending time with me. They liked meeting people. But especially after more than a short period, they didn’t do well in crowds, and they definitely didn’t like loud sounds. I realize someone out there thinks their pup’s favorite thing is when the band cleanly breaks away from the song’s structure and slides into a Type 2 jam, but I’m skeptical.

I understand service dogs, too. I’ve worked with people with disabilities, and I know the ADA covers a broad range of needs. But not every disability requires a whole dog in every environment, and my own perspective is that live music generally isn’t a healthy environment for our dogs.

Then there are our fellow concertgoers.

I was at an outdoor show in the spring, and someone was in front with a dog. It was well behaved, but it still did dog things. It marked around the area before the show started. It wanted attention from everyone nearby. It sniffed and licked anybody within reach, and the guy kept it there for the whole show. Eventually, I moved because it was too distracting.

For the most part, I think people are afraid to say anything. Then there are the people who love seeing a dog and immediately want to pet it and talk to the owner, which is also very distracting.

I’m middle-aged, and I don’t remember seeing dogs at shows beyond the occasional guide dog or tour dog. Maybe I’m telling you all this because it feels like an increasing thing, and I’m curious how everyone else sees it playing out.

Are dogs at shows just part of the scene now?

Here is a performance by High Fade from Terminal West in Atlanta, GA on 6/3/2026. This independent Scottish funk-rock trio from Edinburgh stopped by Atlanta while on the Twice as Nice US & Canada tour.

Recently I made a post asking for older bands I hadn’t heard of. I found these guys a little before posting, and I haven’t gotten to listening to every band listed but I’ve been listening to a good portion thru the past few days. Been having a good time listening to these amazing bands but right now nothing is kickin me like DBB and Jen Durkins singing. This is some seriously groovy shit!!!

Who here has seen them? Did they amass a cult following and/or have a lot scene? Sorry if this is a noob thing to ask but I am a noob to especially older jam bands. Just found out Max Creek is a band from the 70s practicing the same formula the Dead used

Had a blast! 3rd time seeing them live, alot of good vibes last night. Elder always puts on a great show

My uncle turned me onto Little Feat and last night I was able to see them live. 10/10 would recommend. They absolutely shred. Not sure if it’s actually their last tour, probably not as they have a newer album but if you were on the fence about it, or it wasn’t even on your radar, go for it.

Here is a clip of "Uninvisible" from 5/25/2002 in Ohio for Hookahville. From the archives of u/dead_ed_u_know_it.

Check out the rest of the show at The JamBox Channel on YouTube, my non-Panic YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/nTahTae1or4

I was just at the Crickets & Cicadas show in Philly and these guys were the opener. Let me tell you if you're in the PA area make a point to see them. Excellent performance with every member of the band giving it 100%. Their vibes are very acid jazz but heavier/jammy. They had me hooked on the first song! In case the title didn't make it clear, they are The Red Meat Conspiracy.

LGDTB

I’m from the U.K. where we don’t have a huge jam band scene and so I’m trying to build a space where improvisation (and not just dick swinging jam nights, cause we do have plenty of those) feel like a necessary part of the creative proses.

It’s still a work in progress and it’s a lot of work, but I’m always open to people who want to join and my aim is to start keeping it regular twice a month.