Jam Band

The jam band genre is characterized by its emphasis on live improvisation, blending elements of rock, folk, blues, and country music. Emerging in the 1960s and 1970s, this style evolved from the countercultural movement, with roots in psychedelic rock and the folk revival. By the 1990s, jam bands had gained a devoted following, with a focus on extended instrumental jams, often featuring dual guitars, keyboards, and a strong rhythmic foundation. This genre's cultural significance lies in its emphasis on community and spontaneity, with fans and musicians alike embracing the unpredictability of live performances. Jam bands draw from a wide range of influences, from the Appalachian folk traditions to the blues and rock of the American South, setting them apart from other styles with their unique blend of roots music and experimental spirit.

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Growing Pains
Album - 12 Tracks - Released May 23, 2025

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Albert Lee
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Ari Joshua
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Blues Traveler
BoomBox
Carlos and The Experience
Cotton Candy Boulevard
Coyote Island
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David Grisman
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Eric Krasno
Freddy Jones
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Guster
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Hot Buttered Rum
Howlin Rain
Ivan Neville
Jeff Coffin
Jensen Buck
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John Butler
Kaleo Wassman
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Mike Gordon
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Now You Shred Backing Tracks
Oteil Burbridge
Outer Stylie
Peter Rowan
Phish
Pimps of Joytime
Polecat
Pushing Daisy's Band
Reed Mathis
STS9
Skerik
Steal Thy Roots
SunSquabi
The Band
The Big Ol' Nasty Getdown
The Black Crowes
The Del McCoury Band
The Dirty Grass Players
The Disco Biscuits
The Floozies
The Infamous Stringdusters
The Stews
The Third Mind
The Vegabonds
Tim Reynolds
Tim Reynolds
Toad and the Stooligans
TrackTribe
Traffic
Trey Anastasio
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Vulfmon
Walt Phelan
Warren Haynes
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David Grisman
John Butler
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Eric Krasno
Leftover Salmon
Railroad Earth
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Trey Anastasio
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Andy Frasco & the U.N.
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Levon Helm
Nils Lofgren
Cotton Candy Boulevard
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Fruition
Medeski, Martin & Wood
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Coyote Island
Karl Denson
Dopapod
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The Dawn
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Kaleo Wassman
Jimmy Hall
New Riders of the Purple Sage
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Eddie Roberts
The Vegabonds
Karina Rykman
Mike Gordon
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Jeff Coffin
Dumpstaphunk
Peter Rowan
Skerik
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Ari Joshua
Marco Benevento
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