Savoring Lake Street Dive at the Orchard

Lovely setting. When my dear wife Karen and I saw that Lake Street Dive signed up for a return to Beak and Skiff’s big field among its apple orchards in Central New York while sitting in our living room this spring, I went to the ticket site and bought our pair. Soon enough I discovered…

A great night under the stars with Lake Street Dive

Lake Street Dive under the stars with a hit. I will have a greater appreciation for the music in my dear wife Karen’s car for sure. Lead singer Rachel Price certainly takes a crowd under her spell. Kudos to the folks at Beak and Skiff for a smooth outdoor show, too. I’d go to their…

No, they did not play Smoke on the Water

Midway through the super set by The Wood Brothers at Beak and Skiff, an alarming amount of smoke began billowing over the left corner of the stage. Dark, ugly smoke. I had to go down and ask the security guards about it. It appears the neighbor with adjoining property was burning something in his fire…

Lake Street Dive unveils its Princess

The catch a rising star moment wrapped the M&T Syracuse Jazz Fet in its happy arms early Saturday night. Lake Street Dive, good to know you now. I only hope those plaques proclaiming it your day all four of you brought home, the bouquets placed in the arms of lead singer Rachael Price and bassist…