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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Nowhere Next
Album - 11 Tracks - Released November 8, 2024

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Bob Weir
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Jeff Coffin
Jerry Garcia
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John Butler
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Karina Rykman
Karl Denson
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Sam Bush
Shusty Bones
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TAUK
Tedeschi Trucks Band
The Band
The Black Crowes
The Dawn
The Del McCoury Band
The Dirty Grass Players
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The Infamous Stringdusters
The Magic Beans
The Stews
The String Cheese Incident
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Tim Reynolds
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Trey Anastasio
Twiddle
Umphrey's McGee
Vulfmon
Warren Haynes
Widespread Panic
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Zach Deputy
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The Band
The Black Crowes
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Blues Traveler
Little Feat
Phish
My Morning Jacket
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JJ Grey & Mofro
Goose
Jerry Garcia
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Widespread Panic
G. Love & Special Sauce
The Marcus King Band
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Greensky Bluegrass
The Wood Brothers
Gov't Mule
Warren Haynes
Tim Reynolds
Little
David Grisman
Vulfmon
Umphrey's McGee
The String Cheese Incident
Twiddle
Lettuce
Yonder Mountain String Band
BoomBox
Anders Osborne
Bob Weir
Leftover Salmon
Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Eric Krasno
North Mississippi Allstars
The Del McCoury Band
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Keller Williams
Railroad Earth
Sam Bush
Andy Frasco & the U.N.
The Floozies
Kendall Street Company
The Infamous Stringdusters
STS9
The Derek Trucks Band
Trey Anastasio
Kitchen Dwellers
John Butler
Levon Helm
Lotus
Cotton Candy Boulevard
Lotus
Medeski, Martin & Wood
Fruition
The Samples
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones
Coyote Island
Karl Denson
SunSquabi
Jimmy Hall
Kaleo Wassman
The Stews
The Dawn
Fritz Pants
New Riders of the Purple Sage
Mike Gordon
The Werks
The Vegabonds
Karina Rykman
TrackTribe
Eddie Roberts
Eric Benny Bloom
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Dopapod
Donna The Buffalo
TAUK
Jeff Coffin
Peter Rowan
Dumpstaphunk
The Magic Beans
Skerik
Ari Joshua
Holly Bowling
Aqueous
Marco Benevento
Hot Buttered Rum
Electric Kif
Manuel the Band
Zach Deputy
Jeff Tuohy
Ivan Neville
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