Although Natural Child coalesced back in 2009, they sound like they’ve been around forever. Almost stereotypically young, the Nashville trio’s influences date to their parents’ record collections and that sense of musical classicism is infused with an appropriate dose of hormonal rage and rebellion.   

Since remodeling and reopening last year, downtown’s Taft Theatre already was programming a more adventurous concert lineup than usual. This year, the venue has already announced shows by more “mid-level” groups like Trampled By Turtles and JJ Grey & Mofro, both cult faves and Southgate alumni.  

Ray LaMontagne's soulful spin on Folk/Pop has made him something of a sensation here and around the world, reaching the upper reaches of the album and singles charts with all three of his albums, including last year's 'Gossip in the Grain.'  

The band certainly had its share of personnel shifts and squabbles, though the members eventually got on with the importance of being Yes just in time for Jon Anderson's asthma to derail a proposed tour earlier this year. Now, with bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Oliver Wakeman (son of original keyboardist Rick Wakeman) and Canadian vocalist Benoit David (frontman for the Yes tribute band Close to the Edge) Yes is on the road for their "In the Present Tour."