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Voodoo Visionary To Join Aqueous During Upcoming December Run November 9, 2017 15:13
Photo by Moret
Voodoo Visionary will take their psychofunk sound back on the road this December with a 10-date tour. The run will see the band join forces with Buffalo, NY-based groove rock quartet Aqueous for two shows in Omaha, NE and Ft. Collins, CO; and with Athens, GA’s metamorphic rock band Universal Sigh for two shows in Denver and Winter Park, CO. Voodoo Visionary will play their first show in Santa Fe, NM as well as make a return to Dallas and San Marcos, TX, while finishing off the run once again at The Den at The Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans. See below for a complete list of dates, as well as a stream of the band's recent performance at Suwannee Hulaween.
“Voodoo Visionary escape the generic and create their own space, capitalizing on what works within funk as a genre.”
– Jon Litten, The Artifact Magazine
Check out the full list of dates below:
December 5 – Iowa City Yacht Club, Iowa City, IA
December 6 – Reverb Lounge, Omaha, NE w/ Aqueous
December 7 – Gillie’s Bar, Kearney, NE
December 8 – Hodi’s Half Note, Ft. Collins, CO w/ Aqueous
December 9 – Your Mom’s House, Denver, CO w/ Universal Sigh
December 10 – Ullrs Tavern, Winter Park, CO w/ Universal Sigh
December 13 – Duel Brewing, Santa Fe, NM
December 14 – Deep Ellum Art Co., Dallas, TX w/ Star Party
December 15 – Kiva Lounge, San Marcos, TX
December 16 – The Den at The Howlin’ Wolf, New Orleans, LA
Sigh In July Music & Arts Festival Announces Full Lineup May 31, 2017 11:23
Early bird 2-day passes are available for only $10 until June 1st when prices increase.
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Athens, GA – Atlanta, GA - Nashville, TN – Denver, CO – Boulder, CO – Austin, TX
Voodoo Visionary Begins National Tour Supporting New Album Release May 10, 2017 10:09
Photo by Keith Griner: Phierce Photography
Just last week, Voodoo Visionary began a 14 date tour, dubbed the MAYhem Tour, to support their new album Off The Ground, which was released earlier this year. The band will bring their psychofunk sound to many new markets. Highlights of the tour included the band's two sets at Cukorakko Music & Arts Festival in Alabama last weekend, an appearance at Alchemy Rising Festival in Ohio, a two-night run in Chicago, five dates in Colorado including a main stage performance at The Upslope Get Down with Roosevelt Collier, as well as a night at Cervantes Other Side. Lastly, the band will cap off the tour with their first performance at the legendary venue The Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans. This tour will mark the band’s first time through Chicago, Colorado, and Texas. See below for a full list of tour dates, as well as video footage of the band performing "Hold Tight" to a sold-out crowd at Atlanta's Variety Playhouse. For all of the latest updates on Voodoo Visionary, make sure to follow the band on Facebook.
Watch Voodoo Visionary perform "Hold Tight" at Variety Playhouse here:
May 4 - Cukorakko, Steele, AL
May 5 – Cukorakko, Steele, AL
May 7 – Backwoods Fam Jam, Hastings, FL
May 11 – Alchemy Rising Festival, Pataskala, OH
May 12 – Tonic Room, Chicago, IL
May 13 – Mom’s Place, Chicago, IL
May 18 – The Lazy Dog, Boulder, CO
May 19 – Ullrs Tavern, Winter Park, CO
May 20 – The Upslope Getdown, Boulder, CO
May 21 – Your Mom’s House at Pearl’s, Denver, CO
May 23 – Cervante’s Other Side, Denver, CO
May 25 – The Green Elephant, Dallas, TX
May 26 – Kiva, San Marcos, TX
May 27 – The Den at The Howlin’ Wolf, New Orleans, LA
Winston Ramble Returns To Birmingham For "Ramble On The Road" Finale February 10, 2017 10:44
Winston Ramble describes their music as homegrown folk n’ roll. With members originally hailing from the free state of Winston County, AL, the band aims to interject the raw expression of rock n’ roll into the feel good vibes of acoustic music.
Ben Benefield’s vocals are soulful yet gritty. Combine that with some mandolin twang and church-like 4 part harmonies, and you are left feeling like you are listening to a mix between a southern rock band and a gospel bluegrass quartet. Yet, the harmony driven tunes carry a funky, sometimes psychedelic, but ultimately, an undeniable rock n’ roll vibe.
“At the end of the day, we want people to have a good time when they hear our music. We want it to make you smile, sing along, nod your head, stomp your feet, or get down and groove – and that’s because we feel that way about the music we play, and we love playing it. That attitude and energy is contagious, and hard to resist.”
-Justin Oliver, mandolin/vocals
Winston Ramble Announces "Ramble On The Road" Tour Dates January 24, 2017 12:55
Winston Ramble describes their music as homegrown folk n’ roll. With members originally hailing from the free state of Winston County, AL, the band aims to interject the raw expression of rock n’ roll into the feel good vibes of acoustic music.
Ben Benefield’s vocals are soulful yet gritty. Combine that with some mandolin twang and church-like 4 part harmonies, and you are left feeling like you are listening to a mix between a southern rock band and a gospel bluegrass quartet. Yet, the harmony driven tunes carry a funky, sometimes psychedelic, but ultimately, an undeniable rock n’ roll vibe.
“At the end of the day, we want people to have a good time when they hear our music. We want it to make you smile, sing along, nod your head, stomp your feet, or get down and groove – and that’s because we feel that way about the music we play, and we love playing it. That attitude and energy is contagious, and hard to resist.”
-Justin Oliver, mandolin/vocals
Win Two Free Tickets To Friday's Medicine For The Soul Music Fest in Atlanta July 27, 2016 17:11
McLovins
McLovins is a soulful, funk-rock band that complements a youthful energy with seasoned musical talent. Inspired by an eclectic mix of influences like The Meters, The Band and The Flaming Lips, members Jason Ott, Jake Huffman, Justin Berger, and Atticus Kelly combine their songwriting skills with extended improvisations and instrumental ingenuity.
Taking a page from their jam band forefathers, McLovins always try to keep their audiences guessing at what’s to come. Their eclectic setlists and individual musical personas define the band’s live shows. Hailing from Hartford, Connecticut, McLovins have appeared at Gathering of The Vibes, Mountain Jam, The Peach Festival and the legendary Nateva Music Festival, as well as many acclaimed venues across the country. They have also performed with some of the most influential artists on the scene, including Buddy Guy, George Porter, Jr. and Oteil Burbridge.
Recently the band cut an album with Emmy, Grammy, and Tony award winning producer Bill Sherman in New York City’s East Village. The album was released this October and the band is currently on tour. The band continues to evolve, bringing their distinctive, jam-rock productions across the country. Every tour brings a unique energy.
Sumilan
With a live performance structured on embellished composition, yet played with rawness and attitude, their sound resonates beyond the venue. The symbiotic energy of the live show leaves the audience satisfied, yet thirsting for the next. With eyes into the future, the band is soul driven into an ever evolving sound that meets the challenge of today, while fostering continuity into the sound of tomorrow.
Voodoo Visionary
The band is made up of Dennis Dowd (keys), Jimmy Lynch (bass), Scott MacDonald (vocals), Mac Schmitz (drums), and Mike Wilson (guitar). Wilson, Schmitz and Lynch have been playing together for over 8 years, during which time they built a unique chemistry that allows for exceptional improvisation during live shows. MacDonald joined the group in July 2013 as the lead vocalist and Voodoo Visionary began writing new music and playing shows immediately. Dowd was added to the band in March 2014 providing a missing link that enhanced the band’s distinctive sound, and the group has since taken off around the Atlanta music scene.
Voodoo Visionary released their debut album, Spirit of the Groove in March 2015. Over the past two years, while playing across the southeast, the band has shared the stage with acts such as Col. Bruce Hampton, Zach Deputy, Earphunk, Roosevelt Collier, Jerry Joseph, and Futurebirds. The band performed at the RAW Artists Atlanta showcase in September 2014 at Terminal West, made a live radio and TV appearance on WUGA’s It’s Friday program, and in May 2015 made their major festival debut at Counterpoint Music Festival near Rome, GA.
Spirit of the Groove draws from the various musical influences found among the band members. Elements of funk, jazz, disco and rock n’ roll combine to create an inimitable sound. Tracks such as “All Week,” “Salt” and “Parasite” have compositional elements reminiscent of Frank Zappa and Return to Forever, while “Take the Wheel” evokes a style similar to Phish. The driving grooves of “The Heathen,” “Testify” and “Dancin’ Feet” make it nearly impossible to sit still while listening, and the “Kang Gang Anthem” hints at elements of Pink Floyd while paying homage to the festival scene the band holds so close to their hearts. Spirit of the Groove was recorded live in the studio to capture the raw energy and showcase the improvisational expertise that the band brings to their live show.
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