There is something about jam band music that lends itself to psychedelic moments. The songs, for whatever reason, seem to make you want to smile, grin, and eat about 1,000 nacho chips. Whether it’s ...

When we think of jam bands, we often think of long, extended solos. String instruments that go on for ages playing light, bright, dancy tunes. Acoustic guitars, banjos, mandolins, violins—anything.

The '70s were defined by music ranging from pop and punk to country rock and metal, but one genre stands out in the classic rock field: hard rock. Easily encompassing many of the above styles, as well ...

Unlike harder-leaning Southern rock, melody-based country rock isn't afraid to occasionally go the peaceful, easy-feeling route. Think Southern rock's jam-based songs rooted in the blues, gospel and R ...

Listen to noodling tracks by Dave Matthews Band, Grateful Dead, Goose and more. By Marc Tracy It has become a joke among a few friends and colleagues that I am the newspaper’s jam band correspondent.