For 14 years, Nelson Ledges has been hosting Summer Hookah Weekend, making it the longest running show there. The entire music lineup hasn’t been released yet, but Ekoostik Hookah, Carlos Jones and the John Mullins Band are on the bill. ...
The Ruckus, a ska/rock band from Kansas, has just released its second CD called Never Stop. This summer they are touring all around the country in support of it. The Ruckus was formed back in the mid 2000s by eight guys who wanted to combine their love of live music and good times. The result is a bit like the Mighty Mighty Bosstones; a little rock and punk, with a heavy ska influence and progressive music thrown in, too. The title track of the album is a fun, upbeat song that would fit in with any jazz music lineup. The horn section makes the song. It’s obvious that all the me...