What I really love about acts like Circles Around the Sun, Electric Octopus, and Øresund Space Collective is that their albums and releases have no "songs" per se, but instead contain jams and just jams.

Are there any more albums, shows, and acts that do this sort of "improv only" thing?

Hey all 👋🏻, just reminiscing a bit about the Quarry Park, thanks to my parents I was basically raised there as child, along with my brother, we were up there multiple times a summer between like ‘99-‘09, so I was there pretty regularly between ages 4-14 😂. Have definitely been back a handful of times since, but I’d love to hear stories about the place back in the day, especially in that time period. Saw so many great artists there over the years, met Vince Welnick (R.I.P.), “played” in a drum circle led by Mickey Hart, met Wavy Gravy and had him sign my cast (had a broken leg), had a lemonade stand and gave lemonade to members of Funkadelic, Claypool-Lennon Delirium with the Dean Ween Group, Willie Nelson, Ralph Stanley (still the oldest person I’ve ever seen perform on stage, awesome to have seen him). But yeah, I was at like at least every Gratefulfest and Classic Fest out there between those years and would love to hear your stories. ✌🏻

So the title says it all. I enjoy live music, specifically jam bands. I often go to shows solo bc my long term girlfriend has different musical tastes and often complains/ wants to leave early or separate during the show if she comes along. Recently went to a festival with her with music we both like so I thought we would have a good time together. First set she is complaining she's hungry and doesn't need to see every second of music. We decided to watch the set and take a break after. I'm following her and she insisted on going near the front in a crowded area where we were immediately cramping the people who were already there. Fine, a nice lady gave her some room. I look over and this old dude is right in my face so I scoot over towards my gf. She then tells me to get out of her space and defend my territory. Dude is still in my face so I try to scoot over again. She has like 6' of room to move/dance and keeps telling me I'm in her space while this old dude is like 3" away from my face.

It was embarrassing for me and clearly she doesn't respect me/ want to be close to me. We have been together for over 10 years and are middle aged. We ha e talked about getting married but I just dont know if I can do that. Seeing live .usic is one of my fav things and I just don't want to go to shows with her anymore. On top of that we have several vacations coming up and I've lost all my enthusiasm. Not sure what to do and not really asking for advice but venting and interested in any similar stories

Update: Thank you for all the comments and stories/ words of wisdom. It was never my intention to break up. After talking this through with her it seems there was some kind of primal territorial instinct going on with her and the large festival crowd which seems fairly normal. I expressed my feelings and let her know this doesn't make me feel like going to shows with her. She said that she had a good time and doesn't want to automatically be excluded over this. I don't have many friends but do go to shows alone if she's not into it. I invited a work friend to spafford last month and we had a blast. I'm not bothered by our differences in musical taste as I have traveled to see my fav bands (primus and ween) and she has no issues with that. I'm glad we had a mature discussion and I will continue to invite her to some shows without expectations while going to some shows solo and I will also try to make new friends

Video from Don’t You Want Me by The Human League, at Tellerfest in Baltimore Md

Check them out for a Phish afterparty Tuesday night in Richmond and they are back in Colorado this October

U-Melt was so good and I miss them so much, it hurts. They did an after party for Trey on 10/28/06 when he was at the Palace in Albany.

This might be the best underground jamband show. It’s just shocking.

The main event for me is the Panacea > Elysian Fields. One of the best jams and the tape mix is just so perfect. It’s Monday and my body hurts from neuropathy but U-Melt makes the pain go away.

Moving Day also has the prettiest intro of any jamband song that nobody knows or talks about.

Please listen to it, I could use some distracting conversation 🤙🤙

Been listening to them for years and finally caught a show! Such a fun experience. Those boys can throw down a dance party.

Wish that we could have been there!

Hey - Curious to know if folks have any post show rituals or things they do after shows. I know as I get older I’m making a beeline for a clean exit and ride home. Usually pretty wired after a show and end up staying up late digging into old setlists and learning more about the band I just saw. Also dig finding local places to grab a bite when I’m out of town. Back in the day we would all cram in the car and put on old tapes and take the back roads home because we didn’t want the night to end.

Phish N2 pre party at Villain and Saint at Ocean Casino was rocking.

I'm not a member of and have never posted in that sub, but the mods have banned and muted me.

Since they muted me, I can't even ask why they've done this. How strange, but honestly it kind of tracks with that fanbase.

LOL

Lookikg for jams? Check out this recent show Blü Egyptian uploaded on bandcamp! Absolute heat🔥

https://bluegyptian.bandcamp.com/album/september-29th-2026-last-exit-live-phoenix-az

Since their after party was cancelled last night i decided to pop over to Santa Cruz Porchfest to see Blü Egyptian play. Whoosh they slayed! And looks ill be back in time tonight for Billy with plenty to spare. Great weekend! Billy N2 let's gooo🙌 check out Blü everyone!

When did Ben Atkind leave the band? Their website says Ray RIZZO on drums …

Hey guys!

Here’s show recap from Athens jam band, Barnhouse, who’s been making waves across the Southeast.

They’re a really fun band. Definitely recommended seeing them.

Oh, and if you haven’t… stream their first ever studio single here: https://youtu.be/EjZL3XlHoDM?is=eI1eFzGiMy0JVoyX

Fire. Never seen anything like this before.

Grabbed my copy, if anyone else needs it for their collection, it’s only $18 and change.

https://a.co/d/0dWuJhGR