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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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...
