It ain’t easy being a gypsy, especially if one sings for their supper. San Francisco’s Tea Leaf Green are newfangled Lost Boys, a traveling gang dedicated to seeking wisdom and experience in places both glorious and seedy. In many ways, this quintet is the essence of rock’s adventurous, playfully outlaw spirit, all of which ultimately fuels songs that resonate with classic vibrations, open-ended… possibilities and radio-ready charm. TLG are bruised romantics with heavy minds and a lighthearted way with experimentation, as likely to jam out a number as they are to nail a primo verse-verse-chorus pop gem. All the steadily … Continue reading →

Since forming in May 2007, TMBTB has been Burning Down The House throughout Chicago and the entire midwest. With a rapidly expanding repertoire from the Talking Heads’ catalog of countless hits, TMBTB highlights the best of the Talking Heads, equipped with our very own Bernie Worrell, Adrian Belew, Lynn Mabry, and Ednah Holt.

  Los Angeles based band Orgone is many souls with a cosmic connection, a natural creative force and musicians who have played together for years. They are self schooled and continue to shape their musical voice as a solid unit of guys who hang, spin records and jam out their shared inspirations. With a rooted sense of funk, soul, afrobeat, deep rhythms and an intimate understanding of dj culture as well as each others’ individual talents, Orgone seamlessly slides through multiple styles and dynamic performances. The group continuously injects whatever they play with a heavy brand of raw funk power. … Continue reading →

From a pressure cooker of rhythm, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe brings forth the most delicious variety of grooves ever sampled by a listener’s feet. The menu has been expanding since its inception in 1998. Led by Karl Denson, who over the past 15 years has collaborated with such luminaries as Lenny Kravitz, Fred Wesley and The Greyboy Allstars, the Tiny Universe creates a dynamic sound that defies categorization. The band members, Denson on vocals, tenor and alto sax and flute, guitarist DJ Williams, bassist Chris Stillwell , keyboard player David Veith, trumpet player Chris Littlefield and drummer John Staten, have … Continue reading →

Keith Roberts pokes his usual cheeky fun as he looks back on seven albums and thousands of blistering U.S. and European performances since he and his buddies debuted their feisty brand of Irish rock at The Irish Rover pub in Santa Monica, California in 1988. “Had I known then that wed have such longevity and would still be out there doing 180 to 250 shows a year I probably would have come up with a different name”, says lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist. “When people say were no longer so young, I reply, well, the Fine Young Cannibals never ate … Continue reading →

Leftover Salmon is excited to announce the dates for their 2012 On The Road Again winter tour.  The multi-date tour will find the band performing through the Rocky Mountain region and marks the band’s lengthiest tour since spring 2004. The On The Road Again tour begins February 28th and continues through March 12th.   The sound of Colorado’s legendary Leftover Salmon is unmistakable: fluid, loose-limbed, and simultaneously rootsy and daring. Fusing an unrivaled improvisational fervor to a dizzying combination of bluegrass, Cajun, funk, Southern rock, boogie, Caribbean, Latin, and jazz influences, Leftover Salmon has earned a legion of diehard fans, … Continue reading →

Ana Sia’s love of electronic music combined with an innate understanding of the value of dance to the human soul collectively fuse to create unforgettable sets of experience, whether she is slamming spots in her hometown of San Francisco or taking her turn in the forests of music festivals around the country. Ana Sia’s energetic delivery of brain-fazing beats has earned the Princess Slay-ah an important spot in pioneering the West Coast future sound movement. Ana Sia will take you on a musical expedition into the deepest reaches of your brain, as she masterfully blends a wide spectrum of rhythms … Continue reading →

Psychedelic Soul, sometimes called black Rock, is a sub-genre of Soul music, which mixes the characteristics of Soul with Psychedelic Rock. It came to prominence in the late 1960s and continued into the 1970s, playing a major role in the development of Soul and Funk music. As a mainstay of San Francisco venues such as The Independent & Boom Boom Room, the Monophonics have created a national buzz and fervent local following, sharing the stage & bill with such names as Budos Band, Orgone, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Kings Go Forth, Soulive and many more. Their touring schedule has brought their … Continue reading →

Psychedelic Soul, sometimes called black Rock, is a sub-genre of Soul music, which mixes the characteristics of Soul with Psychedelic Rock. It came to prominence in the late 1960s and continued into the 1970s, playing a major role in the development of Soul and Funk music. As a mainstay of San Francisco venues such as The Independent & Boom Boom Room, the Monophonics have created a national buzz and fervent local following, sharing the stage & bill with such names as Budos Band, Orgone, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Kings Go Forth, Soulive and many more. Their touring schedule has brought their … Continue reading →

The Infamous Stringdusters are at the forefront of a new movement in bluegrass music. Their unmatched virtuosity has enabled them to take acoustic music to a completely new level. They wield an expansive repertoire touching on masters from Jimmy Martin to John Hartford, but their strength lies in their original compositions.  Dedication to arrangements sets them apart and extended improvisation makes every performance completely unique. The live Stringdusters experience is anti-formulaic, groove friendly, and mind‐expanding ‐ not your granddaddy’s bluegrass.  Unless your granddaddy was Jerry Garcia. With Special Guest openers Tim and Nicki Bluhm of the Mother Hips. A full … Continue reading →

Diego’s Umbrella are San Francisco’s Ambassadors of Gypsy Rock. Internationally known and revered, their lively stage show, great songs, antics and humor have garnered them a cult following around the world. With a mix of Eastern European tradition, pop sensibility and punk rock energy, they have had crowds going wild for years. “Where Gogol Bordello meets Muse. These underground heroes will soon be international superstars.”  

The Deadlocks, A Grateful Dead experience in the Rockies! Following in the tradition set forth by the Dead in the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond, the band levies harmonic guitars, defined musical composition, a double drumset, and a vibrant mix of song performance and psychedelic improvisation. Their debut performance at the Pink Garter. 3 sets of music to bring in the New Year.

The party of the fall is at the Pink Garter! Music by Richie Beats, Cut La Whut, Vert-One. Visuals by Beama. Be prepared for a feast for your eyes with first time in Jackson Hole experience of Video Projection Mapping: an exciting new projection technique that can turn almost any surface into a dynamic video display. Specialized software is used to warp and mask the projected image to make it fit perfectly on irregularly shaped screens. When done right, the end result is a dynamic projection installation that transcends ordinary video projection. Beama is the North American leader in this … Continue reading →

The Pink Garter Theatre is hosting a special night in honor of our friend Howie “Hollywood” Henderson. A double feature of Swift. Silent. Deep. the story of the Jackson Hole Air Force and the original JHAF movie Blue Sky White Death. All proceeds to benefit the Henderson Girls Education Fund. Raffle prizes, films, friends, food and spirits. Come out and support and celebrate the life of Howie! Donations at the door, $10 recommended.