Jambands: The Complete Guide to the Players, Music & Scene

Jamband – the word brings to mind long summer days of hanging out with friends and listening to an astounding array of talented musicians. This book takes an in-depth look at the bands and fans of this lively, diverse musical and cultural phenomenon. Offering essays, commentaries and discographies of more than 170 groups – from Phish, Allman Brothers, Donna the Buffalo and Widespread Panic to Peach Melba, Ten Ton Chicken and Moon Boot Lover – this fun-filled guide will enhance your appreciation of your favorites while introducing dozens of other notable bands in this ever-expanding universe of sound. You also get a link to online audio of exclusive live tracks from moe., the Disco Biscuits, Keller Williams, the Motet, Reid Genauer & the Assembly of Dust, and Jazz Mandolin Project!

Dean Budnick chronicles this music in a variety of media: as founder and editor of Jambands.com; contributing editor of Relix magazine; co-host of Jam Nation, a nationally syndicated radio show; and co-founder and producer of The Jammys award show.