Tonight SouthSide came out to see the hot progressive rock band called The Hue. Kinetic Playground was alive with the sound of different music genres meshing together to create one amazing set. This show featured only instrumental tracks in order to focus on the musicians’ mastery of technique. The crowed loved every minute. The Hue’s music must be experienced in person to truly capture their unique, organic sound…. [continue reading, 4th article down]

A few weeks ago, I found myself at The Store in Chicago chatting to former Umphrey’s McGee drummer, Mike Mirro (and full time medical student), about his current project. He mentioned to me that he had a new band with some up and coming players. There was to be a show in 2 weeks that would feature a few of his “friends”. That word, “friends”, intrigued me. The curiosity of seeing who Mike would have in his band, and who he would invite to join them was enough to get me in my car and back to The Store for the show…. [continue reading]

The last time we checked in with Mike Mirro he was a busy man doing a juggling act with a couple of side projects and throwing in med school for the final trick. The John Wasem and the Sparrow 4 project has wrapped up its initial recording effort and provided a great outlet for the drummer. With that under his belt, Mirro took the combo of Marcus Rezak (guitar) and Kyle Meyers (bass) and focused on a power trio as his main project. The band has been hard at work on new material and has a recording in the works…. [continue reading]

The nonstop acoustic funk machine stops at The Pour House… [continue reading, 2nd review down]

Pretty much my favorite Tea Leaf Green show I have ever attended…. [continue reading]