by Tyler Blue | Mar 4, 2021 | Music Reviews
You know that feeling where music completely sweeps you away? Time ceases to exist, the worries of the world evaporate, and you just want to drive with no destination. It keeps happening to me every time I listen to Kyle Ledson’s new album, Left it All Behind. The...
by Tyler Blue | Dec 31, 2020 | Music Reviews
What do you make of the concept of the multiverse? Is it possible for a person, or say a band, to exist in multiple realms simultaneously? Thanks to the marvel of video streaming technology, this has become a regular part of our reality over the past 15 years. It’s...
by Tyler Blue | Mar 23, 2020 | Music Reviews
“He’s going to destroy your venue.” “I hope you’re well insured.” “I heard he almost burned the place down last time.” “Do you have any idea what you’re in for?” These musings were expressed with a genuine level of concern as the days ticked down to Andy Frasco’s...
by Tyler Blue | Jun 11, 2019 | Music Reviews
It wasn’t Pink Floyd, Dire Straits or The Talking Heads. No, for this crowd it was something even better. On Sunday, June 2 of 2019, The Slip reunited to play its second set of the last seven years. This was the only thing that could have been meaningful enough...
by Tyler Blue | Apr 24, 2019 | Music Reviews
We’ve all lost someone special in our lives. In the midst of the pain and sadness, perhaps we made a pledge to ourselves to translate those emotions into fuel for positive change. That’s what happened to me when my dog Jiboo died tragically almost ten...
by Tyler Blue | Apr 11, 2019 | Music Reviews
You won’t find it in your TV Guide, but there is an irresistible new show sweeping the nation: “Everybody Loves Cal.” That’s right ladies and gentlemen; we’re talking about overnight star, Cal Kehoe. We’re not sure how adept he is...
by Tyler Blue | Feb 3, 2019 | Music Reviews
There are good reasons why very few Phish tribute bands exist on the scene. The challenge of playing such a wide array of intricate compositions is daunting enough. Winning over the notoriously critical fans is a whole other thing. Don’t even bother stepping up...
by Tyler Blue | Dec 10, 2018 | Music Reviews
October 2018 will go down as one of the most legendary months in Crazy Horse music history. The consistency of top-tier performances matched by large, enthusiastic crowds summed up everything that fuels our reputation as one of the hottest little venues in the...
by Tyler Blue | Oct 3, 2018 | Music Reviews
We have no qualms about proclaiming music as a form of escape here at the Crazy Horse. Life can be tough and often the best medicine is to immerse one’s self in a live performance. The more engaging the music is, the more likely we are to leave all our worries...
by Tyler Blue | Aug 28, 2018 | Music Reviews
If you name your band after a Steely Dan song, you’ve already charted a course for greatness in my book. If you have Eric DiBerardino on bass, Jeremy Korpas on guitar and Corey Sheridan on drums, consider yourself signed, sealed and delivered. DiBar, as...
by Tyler Blue | Jun 12, 2018 | Music Reviews
It’s not every day that you see Jonny Mojo dancing amidst an audience. In fact, it’s a sight most people have never witnessed. That’s because he’s always onstage, pushing the limits of his guitar and imagination. Before the ginger jam giant had...
by Tyler Blue | May 7, 2018 | Music Reviews
It’s a Monday afternoon at 2pm and we’re in the legendary Crazy Horse Saloon in Nevada City, CA. There are wide-eyed people drinking Bloody Marys, a pair of hipster parents holding infants and people scattered about with twinkles in their eyes....
by Tyler Blue | May 3, 2018 | Music Reviews
When The Higgs made their Crazy Horse debut last December, it was immediately evident that they are one of the most promising new talents in the jamband universe. It’s one thing to have a high level of musicianship, but these guys have something no amount of...
by Tyler Blue | Dec 31, 2017 | Music Reviews
Achilles Wheel had an extremely tough act to follow on Saturday, December 30 at the Crazy Horse Saloon: Themselves. The night before they had played their first show here in over two years and they approached it like six starving pirates feasting on an overripe...
by Tyler Blue | Jun 14, 2016 | Music Reviews
When you wake up with a band’s songs in your head for a week straight, it’s an undeniable sign they have left a powerful impression. In the case of Yarn, it might be something of a survival strategy. It’s possible my neurons are so attracted...
by Tyler Blue | Mar 9, 2017 | Music Reviews
The first couple months of 2017 are in the books and March is already making a powerful impression at the Crazy Horse. Time flies when you’re having fun and we didn’t want all these shows to go by without a little bit of commentary. Each night can feel...
by Tyler Blue | Dec 2, 2016 | Music Reviews
The Sunday night crowd milled around the room with anticipation seeping out of its pores. Or was that just the musk of the hill dwellers who hadn’t seen a shower in several days? Never the matter. The point is that the vibe was high and the Crazy Horse Saloon...
by Tyler Blue | Jun 7, 2016 | Music Reviews
It’s not every day the dance floor at the Crazy Horse turns into a mosh pit. This phenomenon was no surprise. You could feel it coming. By the time the band was playing The Stooges’ “I Wanna Be Your Dog,” the frenetic energy in the room was...
by Tyler Blue | Apr 6, 2016 | Music Reviews
February 25 – Roosevelt Collier’s California Get Down When this band played here back in November, many people declared it the best show they’d ever seen at the Crazy Horse. It’s not a stretch to suggest that this one was even better. Without a...
by Tyler Blue | Jan 5, 2016 | Music Reviews
Basking in a steady stream of some of the country’s finest music is a privilege. If you take it for granted, it could easily blend together into a palatable blur of complacency. Fortunately our philosophy here at the Crazy Horse is more akin to an adventurer...
by Tyler Blue | Nov 23, 2015 | Music Reviews
Three Thursdays in November; Three musical milestones for the Crazy Horse Saloon. The most recent of the bunch finds us searching for superlatives yet again. From the moment the show was announced two months ago, anticipation for the Kyle Hollingsworth Band blazed...
by Tyler Blue | Nov 18, 2015 | Music Reviews
You’ve gotta love it when a band no one has heard of comes to town for the first time and is greeted by a sold out venue. How might this happen you wonder? Well, it helps when you have a special guest from an acclaimed band on the bill. Railroad Earth is a...
by Tyler Blue | Nov 18, 2015 | Music Reviews
Everyone knows that autumn is the most happening time in Nevada City. The leaves change, rain finally starts to fall, the population surges exponentially and many of the best bands tend to be on tour. When the calendar flipped into November, the music scene at the...
by Tyler Blue | May 7, 2015 | Music Reviews
“How the hell did you get these guys to play here?” Such was the frequently repeated inquiry posed at the front door on April 21 and 22 as fans streamed in to see Built to Spill. We’ve hosted a few bands which are accustomed to playing much larger...
by Tyler Blue | Feb 18, 2015 | Music Reviews
Mardi Gras Sunday in Nevada City is one of the most anticipated days of the year. Starting with a street fair, leading into a parade and culminating in free-for-all revelry, it’s the embodiment of our town’s celebratory spirit. This year’s event was...
by Tyler Blue | Feb 17, 2015 | Music Reviews
Some recipes are guaranteed for success long before the cooking begins. On Friday, February 13 members of three regional bands – Shining Star, Jerry Duty and Achilles Wheel – distilled their talents into a new group called The Saints of Circumstance. With...
by Tyler Blue | Dec 16, 2014 | Music Reviews
The Beatles at the Cavern Club, The Ramones at CBGB, Prince at First Ave….GrooveSession at the Crazy Horse Saloon. Who knows? It’s not insane to imagine that we might look back on this pairing of band and venue as another one for the history books....
by Tyler Blue | Nov 10, 2014 | Music Reviews
Anyone who contends that rock ‘n roll is dead hasn’t seen Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons recently. Their show on Saturday, November 8 was one of the most anticipated performances we’ve had at the Crazy Horse. Most people have never heard of Jerry...
by Tyler Blue | Aug 22, 2014 | Music Reviews
Less than a week after Shining Star helped us celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birth, Achilles Wheel was back to honor the anniversary of his passing. Still fresh off their June CD release shows, it was a treat to see a totally different side of them. Taking a break...
by Tyler Blue | Aug 18, 2014 | Music Reviews
The love and reverence that so many of us feel for Jerry Garcia is hard to quantify. We embrace his legacy and all the music he left us. His work with the Grateful Dead earns the bulk of the attention, deservedly so. He spent a vast amount of his time playing a...
by Tyler Blue | Jul 30, 2014 | Music Reviews
To know Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz is to love him. He really is one of the nicest guys in the world. But you don’t have to know him. Just hearing him is enough to earn most people’s adoration. The sound that emanates from his guitar and vocal chords...
by Tyler Blue | Jul 15, 2014 | Music Reviews
We saw it coming from miles away. It was as predictable as an asteroid impact. No matter how prepared you might be, nothing can dampen the effect when it washes over you. This was to be GrooveSession’s third appearance at the Crazy Horse and we already felt a...
by Tyler Blue | Jun 25, 2014 | Music Reviews
We’ve never needed a special occasion for people to get excited about seeing Achilles Wheel at the Crazy Horse. On June 20 and 21st, we had two occasions to up the ante on the celebration – Summer Solstice and the release of their new album, Stones to...
by Tyler Blue | Jun 18, 2014 | Music Reviews
As you might have figured out by now, our booking agent has impeccable taste in music. He holds himself to a high standard so our patrons can rest assured that just about every band coming through the Crazy Horse is going to be special. When he goes out of his way to...
by Tyler Blue | Jun 18, 2014 | Music Reviews
“You can’t win ’em all,” yes, so we’ve been told. But it’s still painful on the occasions when bands that traveled from afar get less than the appreciation they deserve. Granted, even when there aren’t many people here, those...
by Tyler Blue | May 20, 2014 | Music Reviews
Jerry Garcia was at the Crazy Horse last Saturday night. No, not the guy who kicked the bucket 18 years ago. Actually a cute little dog named Jerry Garcia who belonged to the bass player from Totally Dead – Dave – and his partner Katie. While they did...
by Tyler Blue | Feb 12, 2014 | Music Reviews
The name is almost too cliché: Groove Session. “Oh sure; We better look out cause you guys are gonna lay down a wicked groove session.” We took it with a grain of salt and didn’t set the expectations high. No matter how many times we try, it’s...
by Tyler Blue | Jan 30, 2014 | Music Reviews
Following recent performances by the Deadbeats and Jerry Duty, Stu Allen’s two-night stand at the Crazy Horse Saloon completed a dazzling trifecta of Grateful Dead tributes. Our venue has established lofty standards when it comes to strolling down that golden...
by Tyler Blue | Jan 27, 2014 | Music Reviews
Beyond extreme technical proficiency on his instrument, it’s Stu Allen’s astounding ability to channel the essence of Jerry Garcia which fuels his legendary status. Rather than strive to emulate the late icon, what he does is express a palpable sense of...
by Tyler Blue | Jan 7, 2014 | Music Reviews
2013 is in the books even faster than we knew it would be. It was a landmark year for the Crazy Horse Saloon & Grill as we hosted over a 100 shows. Even our lofty expectations were exceeded by the constant stream of exceptional talent. Considering the volume of...
by Tyler Blue | Nov 27, 2013 | Music Reviews
If there was one thing we could change about the Crazy Horse, it would be to make it just a little bit bigger. Most days, the size is perfect. It’s cozy, but there is room to spare for everyone who wants to be here. As with any music venue, occasionally the...
by Tyler Blue | Oct 28, 2013 | Music Reviews
We’ve had a steady stream of exceptional artists gracing our stage at the Crazy Horse Saloon but none as high profile as Zach Deputy. The guy has over 25,000 likes on Facebook. He’s not a household name by any means, but as far as one-man-band phenomena...
by Tyler Blue | Oct 28, 2013 | Music Reviews
In this day and age, using “Mc” as a prefix implies phoniness, commercialism or anything of the cookie-cutter variety. Considering their antithesis to those definitions, the name of the band which played at the Crazy Horse on Friday October 18 is rather...
by Tyler Blue | Sep 13, 2013 | Music Reviews
We hate set breaks at the Crazy Horse. They suck. Why can’t bands just play straight through all night long? Oh yeah…they need to take a piss, have a drink or a smoke. That’s understandable, but they always seem to happen at the most inopportune...
by Tyler Blue | Sep 3, 2013 | Music Reviews
Any music sounds good in the Crazy Horse Saloon but when bands cover the Grateful Dead, there’s an extra element of magic circulating through the room. No band has played here more than Achilles Wheel. Lacking a local venue they could count on as a home base,...
by Tyler Blue | Aug 31, 2013 | Music Reviews
One of the best things about the Crazy Horse Saloon is all the new music we get turned on to. Staying close to home in Nevada City is easier than ever because world class bands continue to show up right on our doorstep. Every band that graces our stage is talented in...
