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The Stolen Faces Will Play Montgomery's Capri Theatre July 21, 2017 09:59

Photo by Thomas Diasio

Live & Listen and Vintage Year are pleased to reveal the initial plans for on a brand new series of concerts coming to Montgomery's Capri Theatre. 'The Vintage Concert Series' will feature a variety of top tier performances at one of the city's favorite historic venues. Renowned Grateful Dead tribute act The Stolen Faces will kick things off on Thursday, September 21st at 7:30 PM. A very limited amount of tickets will be available to this intimate performance, so we encourage you to purchase yours in advance. Tickets to this show will go on sale on Friday, July 28th and can be purchased by clicking here.

The Grateful Dead continue to have one of the most rabid and loyal followings of any band in history, and deservedly so: They wrote great songs, and they were excellent musicians and terrific improvisers who never played a tune the same way twice.

Grateful Dead cover band The Stolen Faces deftly capture the spirit of the Dead, covering a wide variety of songs from the band’s expansive catalog and delivering them with the sort of energy and spontaneity that might have you thinking you’re standing in the Fillmore West in 1971. Led by bassist Christian Grizzard, the group features guitarist Jack Silverman, drummer Matt Martin, and a rotating cast of some of Nashville’s top session and touring musicians.

The members of The Stolen Faces all share a love for the Dead, and for the freeform jamming and good vibes that music entails. The group puts a high premium on nailing the vocal harmonies, and has the instrumental firepower to take the extended jams into some seriously trippy sonic territory. In a short time, touring through Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas, they’ve begun to establish a reputation as one of the Southeast’s most solid and rockin’ Dead bands!

Artwork by Cy Simonton

Watch several clips of The Stolen Faces performing here:

Joe Russo's Almost Dead Announces Capitol Theatre Webcasts July 20, 2017 14:22

It's no secret that Joe Russo's Almost Dead has taken the jam scene by storm in recent years, and those unable to make it to the band's upcoming run at The Capitol Theatre this weekend are in luck. The band has announced that both shows will be streamed in full HD via nugs.tv, and all of the official details can be found by clicking here. The two shows are scheduled for Friday, July 21st and Saturday, July 22nd in Port Chester, NY.  

Watch JRAD perform "Eyes of the World" > "Not Fade Away" at The Capitol Theatre in 2015 here:

Watch Phish's Show In Dayton Tonight For Free July 18, 2017 14:31

Photo by Keith Griner: Phierce Photography

Phish kicked off its summer 'tour' this weekend with a big three-night run at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island (Chicago), and the fun continues this week with shows in both Dayton and Pittsburgh. These two shows will lead into the band's big 13-night 'Baker's Dozen' run at Madison Square Garden, which kicks off on Friday night.

LivePhish.com will host a free webcast of Tuesday night’s show live from Dayton. The webcast can be viewed via YouTube or in the embed below. Phish last played the venue on December 7, 1997 – a concert that ranks among the best in the band’s history. Showtime is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Head over to LivePhish.com for all of your options on purchasing webcasts for all 13 nights of the Baker's Dozen.

Watch Phish's free webcast from Dayton (OH) here:

Aqueous Reveals Dates To Extensive Fall Tour July 12, 2017 14:55

Buffalo-born jam band Aqueous has been taking the jam scene by storm, and the explosive four-piece has now revealed an extensive fall tour.  The tour kicks off with a three-night run supporting Umphrey's McGee (8/31-9/2), and continues with an array of dates which span from Colorado to the east coast and down into the southeast. Having already shared the stage with many of the jam scenes hottest acts, such as Umphrey's, The Disco Biscuits, Dopapod, and Twiddle, Aqueous is absolutely a 'can't miss' act in the fall of 2017.  For more info on the band, head over to their official website and Facebook page.

Official Bio: Aqueous

Aqueous’s groove rock sound stems from Buffalo NY. They have built a name for themselves nationally, following years of touring and high profile sets at major festivals. The band is as strong in composing as they are at communicating and improvising during their shows. Their onstage persona is infectious and undeniable; their lifelong friendship stands as a testament to the tightness of the music. While the band is relatively young, they are polished - check them out as soon as you can, and discover firsthand what the buzz is all about.

Watch Aqueous perform Steely Dan's "Kid Charlemagne" with Joel Cummins here:

Keller Williams Announces Fall Tour Dates July 12, 2017 09:14

 
Genre hopping multi-instrumentalist Keller Williams will return to the road this fall with a solo tour, featuring his signature live looping performances. Williams will also play a select number of dates with his Grateful Dead-inspired bluegrass group, Grateful Grass over Halloween weekend. See tour dates below. 
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With a career spanning more than two decades, and just as many releases, Keller Williams has built a reputation for his dynamic and unpredictable live shows. Performing both original songs and select covers, Williams creates samples on the fly using a special looping effect live on stage. Nothing is pre-recorded and no two shows are alike, making for a completely unique experience of sonically infused alt-folk and groovy electronica. To get a sense of the magic in Williams’ improvisational style, check out his recent OurVinyl session HERE. 
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Williams will also be taking his celebrated Grateful Grass project on the road for a select number of shows. Grateful Grass performs loose interpretations of Grateful Dead songs in a psychedelic bluegrass style, and features a rotating lineup that has included members of String Cheese Incident, The Infamous Stringdusters, Yonder Mountain String Band and Leftover Salmon. Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass will make stops in New Orleans, Houston and Austin over Halloween weekend, with Wood & Wire joining as support for the last two shows. 
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Earlier this year Keller Williams released Sync, the debut from his latest project KWahtro. Led by Williams on guitar and vocals, KWahtro makes Acoustic Dance Music by infusing reggae, folk, jazz, afrobeat and dance rhythms into new, and innovative arrangements with help from bassist Danton Boller (Jazz Mandolin Project, Roy Hargrove), guitarist and longtime Williams’ collaborator Gibb Droll (Brandi Carlisle, Bruce Hornsby) and drummer Rodney Holmes (Carlos Santana, Steve Kimock). And as if one new album wasn't enough, Williams also released Raw, a 10-song collection of solo acoustic material that simply showcases the artist and his instrument. These straightforward performances are not enhanced by any of his looping, and Acoustic Guitarsaid "Raw may just be the perfect Keller Williams album." Hear the stripped-down track "Ticks When Told" viaDaytrotter HERE.
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Watch Keller Williams' Paste Session here:
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For information about Keller Williams’ projects, click HERE.
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Keller Williams 2017 Tour
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September 28 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
September 29 – Bouckville, NY – BBQ Joint
September 30 – Ocala, FL – Oktoberfest
October 6 – Plymouth, NH – The Flying Monkey
October 7 – Portland, ME – Aura
October 8 – Stratton Mountain, VT – Summer Concert Series *
October 13 – Eureka Springs, AR – Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival  
October 14 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
October 20 – Ft. Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
October 21 – Denver, CO – Cervantes’ 
October 26 – New Orleans, LA – Joy Theater *
October 27 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live *
October 28 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s BBQ *
November 2 – Knoxville, TN – The Concourse at The International
November 3 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
November 4 – Memphis, TN – Buckman Performing Arts Center
November 9 – Morgantown, WV – 123 Pleasant Street
November 10 – State College, PA – State Theatre
November 11 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony
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* = Grateful Grass
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MORE DATES TBA!

CBDB Announces SlossFest Afterparty At Zydeco July 11, 2017 11:28

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Photo by Brittan Allison: Live & Listen
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One of the southeast's hottest bands, CBDB, is scheduled for yet another major festival appearance at Birmingham's SlossFest this weekend. Already having played Okeechobee, SweetWater 420 Fest, Summer Camp, and both weekends of Electric Forest, Saturday afternoon's Sloss performance (The Steam Stage - 1:30 PM) continues some tremendous momentum for the Tuscaloosa-born jam band. And just in case fans were wanting a little more, the band has announced a late night set at Zydeco on Saturday night. The afterparty will begin immediately following Widespread Panic's headlining set at SlossFest, and tickets can be purchase by clicking the link below.
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Watch CBDB perform "She's Mobile" at Aisle 5 in Atlanta here:
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The Jauntee Will Record A Live Album In Secret Cambridge Location July 10, 2017 20:37

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Hot in the middle of an East Coast tour, Boston’s own The Jauntee will be recording their follow up album to Excelsior in an undisclosed studio location in Cambridge next week. The event will take place July 12 and 13 in a secret location and tickets will also include special perks for the night. In order to secure tickets for this in-studio performance and find out more information on this exclusive event, please follow the RSVP link below! 
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The Jauntee in Cambridge, MA - SECRET LOCATION
July 12 & 13, 2017
$20 1-day tickets/$30 2-day tickets | 21+
Doors @ 6:00PM 
RSVP LINK FOR TICKETS: http://thejauntee.app.rsvpify.com/
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Hailing from Boston and as graduates of Berklee School of Music, The Jauntee have solidified a dedicated following through playing staple venues across the country and several national festivals including Catskill Chill, Disc Jam, Peach Fest and more. The band is perhaps more widely recognized for their relentless and extensive touring schedule which has resulted in sold out shows on the East Coast, across the Midwest, and as far West as Colorado. A focus on live improvisation, setlist variety, and musical exploration means every show is different from the last, truly making The Jauntee a live act to see again and again.
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Drawing influence from a wide variety of acts, The Jauntee's improvisational landscape spans multiple genres, from rock and jazz all the way to bluegrass, psychedelic, and ambient. Their willingness to explore genres, abandon all song structure, and dive into 'the weird' sets them apart from the average upcoming jam band. They aim to push the boundaries of improvisation, embrace the moment and engage the audience. With a quickly growing loyal fanbase, an ever-expanding song catalog and an inclination for open ended improvisation, The Jauntee promises to deliver a unique experience.
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Watch The Jauntee's full show from Baltimore on 07.05.17 here:
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Remaining Summer 2017 Tour Dates
07.07 - Time & Space - Louisville, KY
07.08 - Urban Artifact - Cincinnati, OH*
07.12 - Cambridge, MA$
07.13 - Cambridge, MA$
07.14 - The Port Hunter - Edgartown, MA
07.15 - The Port Hunter - Edgartown, MA
07.19 - The 8x10 - Baltimore, MD^
07.28 - BRYAC - Black Rock, CT
07.29 - Nectar’s - Burlington, VT~
08.10-13 - Peach Fest - Scranton, PA
09.08 - Laniakea Festival - College Corner, OH
^ Bi-Weekly Residency w/ Deaf Scene, Formula 5, and more
* Official Laniakea Festival pre-party w/ Cycles & SolEcho
$ Live Recording Session
~ Official Tumbledown Afterparty w/ Lespecial

Watch Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band on 'Jam In The Van' July 6, 2017 21:16

Last week, Jam in the Van stopped by Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, CA, to record a session with Lesh and The Terrapin Family Band. Lesh, the founding bassist of the Grateful Dead, was joined by longtime collaborator  Jason Crosby (keys), as well as his son Grahame Lesh (guitar), Ross James (guitar), and drummer Alex Koford. The five-piece performed a total of three songs: “Galilee,” “The Wheel,” and “Uncle John’s Band.” Full video footage of each song can be found below.

Lesh and The Terrapin Family Band have had a busy year thus far, frequently playing Terrapin Crossroads, as well as venues such as Brooklyn Bowl and even Monterey Pop Festival. The band will end the summer by teaming up with Bob Weir to recreate the Dead’s Terrapin Station at this year’s LOCKN' Festival.

Watch "Galilee" here:

Watch "The Wheel" here:

Watch "Uncle John's Band" here:

Celebrating 30 Years Of The Grateful Dead's 'In The Dark' July 6, 2017 10:07

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On this day in 1987, the Grateful Dead released its 12th studio album, In The Dark. This was the band's first album in six years, and its first studio album since 1980's Go To Heaven. It became unexpectedly popular, achieving double platinum certification in the U.S. It reached #6 on the Billboard 200 chart, the Grateful Dead's only top ten album. The peppy "Touch of Grey" peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, the band's only top forty single; it also became a frequently played music video on MTV. This would be the second to last studio album to feature legendary keyboardist Brent Mydland.
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Most of the songs had been played by the Dead since 1982 or 1983, which gave them a five-year edge on perfecting them for the album. After the critically panned Go to Heaven, which contained songs that were mostly under a year old, the maturity of In the Dark was significantly more appreciated. Since the band had been playing the songs for some time, they decided to record the baseline tracks for the album in a darkened empty theater ("In The Dark"), on a stage with the same lighting as they would use on tour. The idea was to capture the "feel" they had for the songs as if they were playing them to a live audience. This was done at Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium in San Rafael, California. 
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The cover art for the album was designed by Randy Tuten. The lettering forms the shape of an eye. Inside the lettering are photos of the band members' eyes. On the original LP, the photos were right side up, but when the album was released on CD in 1987, the photos were upside down. Though the band joked that the extra eye belonged to the Ayatollah Khomeini, it actually belonged to their long-time promoter, Bill Graham.
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Watch the official music video for "Touch Of Grey" here:
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The Dagobah System & Festival Expressions Set For SlossFest Pre-Party July 5, 2017 11:56

If you're heading to Birmingham for SlossFest next weekend, our friends at C4 Productions have your Friday night plans covered. The local event production group will host a SlossFest 'Panic Pre-Party' at WorkPlay Theatre, which will feature music from local favorites The Dagobah System and Festival Expressions. There will also be a special Birmingham Allstars set, featuring members of Little Raine Band, Tragic City, and Jova, making for a total of five sets of music from 9:00 PM - 3:00 AM. 

With much excitement surrounding Widespread Panic's Saturday night show at Sloss, this pre-party will be the perfect spot to kick off the weekend.  Tickets are available for purchase and moving fast, so make sure to click here and get yours in advance.

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Ryan Viser's Brass-Infused Electronic Live Band Heads South This Week July 3, 2017 23:18

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Photo by Zach Stone Photography
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Electronic producer and trumpet player Ryan Viser recently announced a three-city U.S. tour, starting in Atlanta, GA, on July 6th before moving on to Jackson, MI, and Tuscaloosa, AL the two nights following. He will kick off the tour at Aisle 5 in Atlanta, an intimate venue known for bringing in fresh, innovative talent, with a live band performance featuring members of Higher Learning and Space Kadet. Atlanta-based hip hop/funk producer Animal Ace will open the show.
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The seasoned musician has had little time off the road thus far in 2017, bringing his unique “brass-infused electro-funk” sound to Envision Festival in Costa Rica last February, opening for Big Gigantic in Arkansas in March, and playing multiple stand-alone dates around Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arizona. Viser is known for his energetic sets, seamlessly shifting between playing live trumpet and spinning his funky and soulful produced tracks for dancing crowds.
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This mini-tour will serve as a predecessor ramping up to Viser’s other announced summer tour dates, including multiple shows in his home state of Louisiana on July 20th and 22nd; UpNorth Music & Arts Festival in Copemish, MI on August 18th; and MoLove Festival in Granby, MO on September 8th.
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Tour & Ticket Details
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July 6, 2017 in Atlanta, GA
At Aisle 5, with support by Animal Ace
Doors at 9 p.m.; show at 9 p.m.
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July 7, 2017 in Jackson, MS
At Martin's Restaurant & Bar, with support by Notorious Conduct
Doors at 8 p.m.; show at 9 p.m.
Ages 21+
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July 8, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, AL
At Green Bar, with support by Moglee
Doors at 8 p.m.; show at 10:30 p.m.
Ages 19+
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About Ryan Viser:
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Ryan Viser started playing the trumpet in Brazil at the age of 11. Growing up around the various beats of street drummers and sounds of Carnival, Viser developed a healthy appreciation for music at a very young age. Continuing with the trumpet after coming back stateside brought an introduction to jazz and improvisation that continued from middle school through his college years. With a natural creativity and ability to improvise, Viser has always enjoyed performing and creating various musical styles, and is well known for his work in the reggae band, Stiff Necked Fools (2009 – 2014), where he spent a great deal of time playing and touring the country.
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A fan of electronic music, Viser began dabbling in the world of production, seeking to combine his electronic creations and aggressive trumpet style to form an innovative sound. In 2013, he launched his self-titled solo electronic trumpet act, Ryan Viser, and hasn’t looked back since. A mere year later, his track “Steppin Up” won the Management’s Choice Award in The Untz Challenge V, giving him the opportunity to shine on the stages of six major music festivals, including Electric Forest, Wakarusa, Sonic Bloom, and Summer Camp.
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2015 was a breakout year and saw Viser joining up and touring the country twice with Filibusta, playing more festivals and shows, releasing his debut album, Metamorphosis, and also being named as one of the top ten artists in Future Funk by The Untz. His sophomore album, Louder and Louder, dropped in February 2016 and represents the next phase in the evolution of brass-infused bass music.
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Check out a sneak peak of Viser's latest album 'Volumetric' here:
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Umphrey's McGee Will Return To Colorado For New Year's Run July 3, 2017 17:19

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Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography
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Progressive jam rock band Umphrey's McGee has just completed its first ever three-night run at Red Rocks, and the band has already dropped more exciting news for the UM faithful. Just a few hours ago, keyboard wizard Joel Cummins casually tweeted out a thank you to those who came out to Red Rocks, and noted that the band would be back for a three-night New Year's run.  While no specific details on these shows has been announced, this will be the band's first time ringing in the new year in Colorado since 2015. Stay tuned for further details!
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Watch Umphrey's McGee perform "No Diablo" at The Fillmore in Denver on 12.31.13 here:
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Feel Good Fridays: ALO's "Blew Out The Walls" June 30, 2017 11:05

Photo by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen

Just a few weeks back, we introduced a new weekly concept simply known as "Feel Good Fridays," which highlighst a different band/artist each week whose music simply brightens your day.  We all have those go to tracks that are so good they make you laugh. That's what we're going for. We want to share material from different genres that strikes that nostalgic chord and helps you kick off the weekend on the highest of notes.  And with that being said, let's talk about Animal Liberation Orchestra from Saratoga, CA.

Animal Liberation Orchestra, better known as ALO, is a California rock band currently signed to Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records label. They have released four full-length albums for Brushfire, as well as a number of prior independent releases including a film soundtrack. ALO consists of Zach Gill (Keys/Vocals), Steve Adams (Bass/Vocals), Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz (Guitar//Vocals) and Dave Brogan (Drums/Vocals). While childhood friends Lebowitz, Adams and Gill (aka, LAG) formed their first band (Django) in junior high school in 1989, ALO was formed in 1998. The band originally included a five-piece horn section, but was solidified as a four-piece with Brogan on drums in 2002.

ALO's college friendship with singer/songwriter Jack Johnson also rekindled during this time. ALO supported Johnson at The Fillmore in Denver in November 2002. Gill started sitting-in with Johnson and his band more frequently and Johnson also made appearances at ALO shows and would join the band to play each other's songs. The band would sign with Johnson's Brushfire Records in 2006.

While virtually any album or song from the ALO catalog would fit this segment perfectly, we were introduced to this band with the 2012 release of Sounds Like This. Many will remember "Falling Dominoes" was in heavy rotation with SiriusXM JamOn, and rightfully so. While this album includes some gems in "Dead Still Dance," "Storms & Hurricans," and "Cowboys & Chorus Girls," the one tune that really struck a chord was "Blew Out The Walls." The inspiring/entertaining story combined with some Garcia-esque licks from Lebowitz is just what you need to kick off the holiday weekend.  Check out a few recordings of this one below. Feel free to send future submissions for Feel Good Fridays by clicking here.

Watch ALO peform "Blew Out The Walls" on OurVinyl Sessions here:

Watch ALO perform "Blew Out The Walls" on Jam In The Van here:

Watch ALO perform Blew Out The Walls at WNCW Studios here:

 

Grateful Dead 'Meet Up' Announced For Jerry Garcia's 75th Birthday June 29, 2017 18:35

The 7th annual “Gratfeful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies” will feature a 1989 Grateful Dead concert at Washington D.C.’s RFK Stadium at theaters nationwide on Tuesday, August 1st. The one-night-only screening, presented by Fathom Events and Rhino Entertainment, commemorates what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 75th birthday. Highlights of the July 12, 1989 RFK show include the set-one opener “Touch Of Grey,” two songs with Bruce Hornsby sitting in (“Sugaree,” and “Man Smart [Woman Smarter]”), and one of the only filmed versions of “Black Muddy River.” The “Meet-Up” follows a theatrical showing of “The Grateful Dead Movie” earlier this year. Fans can find participating cinemas on the Fathom Events website.

Watch a 30 second trailer for the movie here:

Umphrey's McGee Announces Webcasts For Red Rocks Weekend June 29, 2017 14:50

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Photo by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
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Veteran progressive jam rock band Umphrey's McGee is headed to Red Rocks this weekend, where they will perform their first ever three-night run. After many years of Red Rocks shows around this time of the year and a continued rise in demand, Umphrey's will treat its rabid fan base to what are sure to be three totally unique yet raging shows. While thousands of the UM faithful are currently en route to Colorado, those who can't make it are also in luck.  The band is partnering up with TourGigs once again this year to bring you all three shows in full HD. If you can't be there in person, having the option to watch this production from the comfort of your own couch isn't too bad of a backup plan.
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Watch Umphrey's McGee perform "Gone For Good" at Red Rocks in 2016 here:
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Rebirth Brass Band To Play Gadsden's 'Rock The River' On July 14th June 29, 2017 14:36

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The Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation is set to host it's fourth annual "Rock The River" event on Friday, July 14th, and they're confident that this year will be their strongest showing yet.  Rock the River will take place at Coosa Landing, the city's boat launch between Memorial Bridge and the railroad trestle, on the river's east side.  This year's event will feature a performance from the Grammy-award winning Rebirth Brass Band from New Orleans.  Those who have had a chance to catch this band in the past will be the first to tell you that this is a show you don't want to miss.
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Gates open at 6 pm. Soul Survivor with Alice Martin opens the show at 6:30 pm and Rebirth Brass Band starts at 8 pm. Lawn chairs and coolers are welcome and food vendors will be available. General admission tickets are $25 per person and are available at the Hardin Center and online. The funds raised by Rock the River go to support the programs and projects of the Hardin Center. Strollers are welcome, but everyone over 24 months old will require a ticket for admission.
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A limited number of reserved VIP tables of 8 seats are available for $600. VIP tables include a premium reserved table, a VIP parking pass, and vouchers to be used at the food vendors. For more information or to reserve a VIP table, please call (256) 490-7227.
Coosa Landing is an outdoor venue on the eastern bank of the Coosa River between the Memorial Bridge and the railroad trestle.
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We recently spoke with Tom Banks, deputy director of the Gadsden Cultural Arts Foundation, in order to learn more about the purpose behind this annual event, it's effect on the foundation and greater Gadsden community: 
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Folks in Gadsden continue to be very supportive of Rock the River and all special events in general. We were particularly pleased that people came from outside our area to hear Anders Osborne last year. We're hoping to have an even larger crowd of both local people and people driving in for Rebirth.
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One of the best aspects of this event is that it's a relaxed atmosphere, not like so many other events with a bunch of rules about what you can bring with you and restricted areas. We just want everyone to come and have a great time. Rebirth is widely-known for putting on a hell of a show. We're looking forward to them getting people of all demographics in our crowd up and moving.
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There will be two entry gates for the event. The gate for VIP ticket holders and for those with VIP parking passes will be near Dollar General. Parking for general admission is at the former K-mart next to Ronnie Watkins Ford. The other gate will be under the Memorial Bridge (Broad Street bridge). Those parking at the former K-Mart will be able to walk the short path behind Ronnie Watkins Ford and enter that gate. General admission tickets will be sold and honored at both gates.
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Rock the River is presented by Pepsi and sponsored by Exchange Bank, Buffalo Rock,  Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Elisabeth Hardin, and Life Insurance Company of Alabama, and the City of Gadsden. In the event of rain, the concert will take place inside 210 at the Tracks, 210 Locust Street in downtown Gadsden.
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Watch Rebirth Brass Band perform on WNYC's Soundcheck here:
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Watch Rebirth Brass Band perform "Do Whatcha Wanna" on Jam In The Van here:
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Official Bio: Rebirth Brass Band
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Simply put, The Rebirth Brass Band is an institution. Formed in 1983, the band has long since graduated from the streets of New Orleans to theaters and festivals all over the world. Rebirth is committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands while at the same time incorporating modern music into their show. Their signature brand of heavy funk has placed them among the world’s top brass bands and they are the hands-down favorite among the younger generation. In reference to the sometimes-stringent competition amongst brass bands, Offbeat magazine remarked, “…it’s clear that Rebirth, which boasts 10 albums and has traveled the world, is the band to beat (July 2001).
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Dark Star Orchestra Announces Fall Tour Dates June 28, 2017 13:01

Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography

Grateful Dead tribute act Dark Star Orchestra will wrap up its 20th anniversary celebration with a lengthy fall tour which kicks off on September 21st in San Antonio. This tour will see the band through Texas, Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. A full list of tour dates can be found below. Ticketing and details on VIP options can be found on the band's official website. 

Dark Star Orchestra Tour Dates

September 21 San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre
September 22 Austin, TX – Stubb’s Austin
September 23 Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
September 26 Salina, KS – Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
September 28 Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
September 29 Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
September 30 Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
October 2 Omaha, NE – Slowdown
October 5 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland
October 6 Cincinnati, OH – Taft Theatre
October 7 Columbus, OH – Express LIVE
October 10 Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
October 12 Detroit, MI – The Majestic
October 13 Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre
October 14 Milwaukee, WI – Pabst / Riverside / Turner Hal

Watch Bob Weir Perform "Loose Lucy" At Relix Studios June 28, 2017 11:56

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With just three shows remaining on Dead & Company's summer tour, it seems fitting that Relix has shared footage of a recent acoustic performance from Bob Weir. The Dead & Company frontman stopped by Relix Studios last fall and performed a special acoustic take on one of our favorite Grateful Dead originals, "Loose Lucy." While Weir and company have spent the past month playing many of America's biggest amphitheaters and stadiums, we can't get enough of a stripped down acoustic Bobby performance.  Full video of "Loose Lucy" can be watched below.
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Watch Bob Weir perform "Loose Lucy" at Relix Studios here:
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Lettuce Announces Fall Tour Dates June 27, 2017 13:26

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Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography
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While the funk pioneers known as Lettuce are mainly making festival appearances this summer, the band has just announced a handful of fall tour dates that will put them on the road for most of September. The tour kicks off at The Underground in Charlotte on September 8th, and continues with stops in Richmond (VA), Greensboro (NC), Pittsburgh (PA), and Burlington (VT) before making an appearance at Canada's Harvest Festival in Fredricton. The second half of the tour includes stops in Canton (MA), Buffalo (NY), Little Rock (AR), Tulsa (OK), Dallas (TX), and a festival spot at Eutopia Fest in Eutopia (TX) to close out the run. See the graphic below for more specifics, and make sure to check the band's official website and Facebook page for all of the latest details.
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Watch Lettuce perform "Sounds Like A Party" at Summer Camp 2016 here:
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Members Of Little Raine Band & Soul Mechanic To Play Crestwood Tavern June 27, 2017 12:34

Fans of the Birmingham jam scene will not want to miss out this Thursday night (6/29), as members of Little Raine Band, Soul Mechanic, JOVA will be performing as a trio at Crestwood Tavern. LRB's Isaiah Smith (bass), Soul Mechanic's Devonte Hutchins (drums) and JOVA's Taylor Goodwin will be performing an extra funky set from 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM. Those in attendance can expect to hear a mix of funk, instrumental hip hop-soul, nu-jazz, as well as a variety of the trio's favorite originals. So Birminghan friends, make plans to kick off the weekend a little early and support your local music scene.

Crestwood Tavern is located at 5500 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212

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Bob Weir Officiates Backstage Wedding At Citi Field June 26, 2017 23:02

Bob Weir was a busy man this weekend, but that didn't stop him from officiating the wedding of a longtime friend backstage at Citi Field on Saturday night. Real estate investor William “Billy” Procida, who jumped on stage and performed with Weir seventeen years ago, confirmed that the two became great friends following that show. The ceremony, which was also attended by Dead & Company pianist Jeff Chimenti, lasted approximately 15 minutes, with Weir and Chimenti hanging around after to chat and take photos with the 50-60 guests in attendance.

Immediately following, the family and around 2,000 of their closest friends celebrated and occupied an entire section at Citi Field for Dead & Company's Saturday night show. “Seventeen years ago I jumped on stage and did an encore with [Weir] and we became great friends,” Procida told Page Six on Monday, adding he’s been in with the band ever since. Procida also noted that the ceremony was “beautiful and funny,” explaining that “at the end, [we] forgot to sign the marriage license. He was getting on a golf cart to go on stage and I had to chase him!” (via Page Six)

Watch footage of the wedding ceremony via Page Six here:

Watch The Revivalists Jam With Marcus King & Robert Randolph June 26, 2017 15:07

 

If you even casually keep up with the jam/festival scene, you already know that The Revivalists and The Marcus King Band are arguably the two hottest bands out there. Both bands have gained major national momentum in recent years, and neither seems to be slowing down anytime soon. On Friday night, the two bands, as well as Robert Randolph & The Familly Band, performed at Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park in Indianapolis for this year’s Rock on the River. During The Revivalists' headlining set, Marcus King joined the New Orleans rockers for a special take on "Soul Fight," while Randolph sat in during the band's hit song "Wish I Knew You." Both guest performances can be watched in full below via YouTube users prettydeadgirlx and Nick Blainey.

 Watch The Revivalists perform "Soul Fight" with Marcus King here:

Watch The Revivalists perform "Wish I Knew You" with Robert Randolph here:

Watch Widespread Panic's Tribute To Col. Bruce Hampton At Red Rocks June 26, 2017 11:53

Sunday night saw Widespread Panic conclude another memorable three-day weekend at the Red Rocks Amphitheater, extending the band's streak to 54 consecutive sold out shows.at the famed Colorado venue. While the show featured many of the bands staples, such as "Tall Boy," "Rebirtha," "Airplane," "Greta," and "Driving Song," Panic also dusted off three bust outs which hadn't been played in over 10 years.  Early in the first set, the band busted out "Galleon," an instrumental which hadn't been played since July 21st, 2001. Another rare instrumental, "E on a G" came late in the second set and hadn't been played since November 16th, 2001. 

When it came time for the encore, the entire band took the stage wearing "Grease" t-shirts in honor of the late Col. Bruce Hampton. After "Jack" started the encore, the band busted into Cream's "I'm So Glad," one of Hampton's favorite songs to cover. This was also one of the final songs performed at Hampton 70, just before the Colonel's passing. This was just the second time for the band to perform "I'm So Glad," and the first since July 8th, 2003. Footage of the tribute can be seen below via YouTube user MrTopdogger. The encore would then come to a close with a killer take on Blind Faith's "Can't Find My Way Home." Next up for Panic is SlossFest in Birmingham, AL on Saturday, July 15th.

Watch Widespread Panic perform "I'm So Glad" at Red Rocks here:

Setlist via PanicStream: Widespread Panic - Red Rocks - 06.25.17

Set One: A of D, Tall Boy, Shut Up And Drive > You Got Yours, Galleon, Airplane > Take Off Jam > Rebirtha > Wondering, Good People, North (70 mins)

Set Two: Greta > All Time Low, Can’t Get High, Conrad, Saint Ex, Driving Song > Papa’s Home > Goin’ Out West > Pilgrims > Driving Song, Last Dance > E on a G > Last Dance (84 mins)

Encore: Jack, I’m So Glad, Can’t Find My Way Home (21 mins)

Watch Portugal. The Man Perform "Feel It Still" With The PS22 Chorus June 23, 2017 11:34

Over the past few months, rock group Portugal. The Man has seen its latest single "Feel It Still" become the band's biggest hit to date. The super catchy dance tune has been already been covered by a wide variety of artists, including the Trey Anastasio Band. It only seems fitting that this eclectic group would ride this wave of momentum and collaborate with the PS22 chorus, a group of talented 5th graders from New York City’s Public School 22 in Graniteville, Staten Island. In recent years the chorus has performed with the likes of O.A.R., Stevie Nicks, Matisyahu and Michael Franti. See below to watch the recent performance of "Feel It Still."

Watch Portugal. The Man perform "Feel It Still" with the PS22 chorus here:

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