Night Moves: Uncovering the Magic of Jambands Before the Digital Age.

"Do you remember a time before camera phones and digital tickets?" I usually respond with, "Of course—and that’s where Night Moves begins."

It’s hard to imagine a time before camera phones and digital tickets, but back then, finding a ticket or even locating friends at concerts was part of the thrill. The vibrations of live music connected us all, and the sense of community on the open road was unforgettable. I was deeply influenced by the music of the late 60s and early 70s, an era of revolution and empowerment, where elongated jams by talented artists spoke out against the establishment. It was the most natural and powerful form of music I had ever experienced.

Growing up as a radio kid, I lived for the suspense of the Top 40 playlists from DJs like Casey Kasem. But it was the jam band world that became my true destination—a place where people shared a collective consciousness of the planet and each other, much like the days of Woodstock and free love. Determined to document the evolution of the jam band scene in the 90s, especially after the passing of Jerry Garcia, I picked up a camera and hired a crew to capture these moments in time.

Throughout the 90s, I documented the scene, covering as many shows as I could, but life pulled me in different directions. I had children, worked in sales, and spent years away from the music world. Only recently have I unearthed these solid gold, exclusive moments from the vault—moments captured with the help of fan stories and passion, in a time before the internet existed to guide us.

Several years ago, while battling cancer and raising my children as a single mom, I decided to post an old reel of clips from the past, featuring an in-depth exposé of the original Bonnaroo jam band lineup. Despite fighting ADD and some tech issues (I even misspelled Bonnaroo!), my show "freeRangeTV" managed to attract thousands of views, especially the interview with Phil Lesh and Bob Weir. These unscripted, raw moments—often filmed in the chaotic environment of festivals—felt a lot like live TV, though we pre-taped everything, often guerrilla-style, working around the schedules of iconic artists.

I developed a reputation for asking bold questions—questions other journalists would shy away from. A few years ago, during my first sober Widespread Panic show (an achievement in itself), I overheard fans shouting “Night Moves!” in response to the usual call for “Free Bird.” That’s when I realized the impact of a question I had asked John Bell years earlier, about his early days covering Bob Seger in a small bar in Athens, GA, playing for free beer. That fan interaction was a homerun for any music journalist, showing me how deeply fans connected with the questions and moments I created with them.

Inspired by that connection, I’m now ready to release more of my content from years of covering jambands—content that resonates with legions of fans who share an emotional bond with the shows they’ve attended or shared through the music. From the days of exchanging mixtapes to the digital age, all my content is exclusive, with never-before-seen clips from inside the jams.

Without the fans, their attention to setlists, special guests, and the locations of shows, this piece of American music history wouldn’t mean as much. I am forever grateful for the fans who contributed to my interviews, helping me capture these raw moments without Google or any modern tech.

Here’s a special clip from my vault: an interview with The Funky Meters at Boulder’s Fox Theater, recorded during its grand opening in March 1992. At the time, I was a young reporter, not yet fully aware of the immense impact Art Neville and George Porter Jr. had on the music world. But now, I can share this solid gold interview with you all.

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