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Jimmy Herring & The Invisible Whip Add Summer Tour Dates May 10, 2017 15:11
Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography
Back in January, famed guitarist Jimmy Herring announced the formation of a new all-star group, "The Invisible Whip." This group will feature a cast of long time friends, including Jeff Sipe (Aquarium Rescue Unit) on drums, Jason Crosby on Wurlitzer and Rhodes, Matt Slocum (Aquarium Rescue Unit) on B3 organ and clavinet, and Kevin Scott on bass. After announcing the initial bulk of summer tour dates, today the band has added a handful of dates which will bring the band's debut tour to a total of 22 shows.
The tour kicks off at Minglewood Hall in Memphis (TN) on July 19th, and continues with stops across the southeast, up the east coast, through the midwest, and out to Colorado. Later in the year, Herring and company will join forces with John McLaughlin for 'The Meeting Of The Spirits Tour'. See below for a complete list of dates, and make sure to head to Herring's Facebook page and official website for all of the latest updates.
Official Tour Dates: Jimmy Herring & The Invisible Whip
July 19th - Minglewood Hall - Memphis, TN
July 20th-21st - Duling Hall - Jackson, MS
July 22nd - WorkPlay Theatre - Birmingham, AL
July 23rd - Revelry Room - Chattanooga TN
July 25th - Terminal West - Atlanta, GA
July 26th - Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA
July 27th - Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, GA
July 28th-29th - Isis Music Hall - Asheville, NC
July 30th - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC
August 1st - Headliners Music Hall - Louisville, KY
August 2nd - Park Street Saloon - Columbus, OH
August 3rd - The Kent Stage - Kent, OH
August 4th - Mr. Small's Theatre - Millvale, PA
August 5th - Jefferson Center - Roanoke, VA
August 31st - Tobin Center For The Performing Arts - San Antonio, TX
September 1st - Trees - Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
September 3rd - 2720 Cherokee - St. Louis, MO
September 7th - Gothic Theatre - Englewood, CO
September 8th-9th - Fox Theatre - Boulder, CO
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
Dominican Holidaze Reveals Stacked 2017 Lineup May 9, 2017 13:27
Host bands Umphrey's McGee, STS9, and The Disco Biscuits have revealed the lineup for The 11th installment of Cloud 9 Adventures’ Dominican Holidaze destination concert event in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. This year's festivities are scheduled from December 1st - 5th. Along with the host bands, this year’s Holidaze will feature GRiZ, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Lotus, The Motet, TAUK, Spafford, Sunsquabi and Wolf + Lamb, plus a poolside set from Umphrey’s McGee’s Brendan Bayliss.
All-inclusive packages for returning Holidaze guests go up for grabs on May 17. If rooms remain following the pre-sale, there will be a public on sale on Thursday, May 18 at 12 p.m. ET via Dominicanholidaze.com. Head to the festival’s website for additional details.
Watch the Dominican Holidaze (2016) official aftermovie here:
Watch LCD Soundsystem Perform New Material On Saturday Night Live May 8, 2017 10:20
Electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem has been working its way back into the spotlight as of late, following the band's recent residency at the brand new Brooklyn Steel venue in Brooklyn, NY. This past weekend, the band was called on by Saturday Night Live, where they performed two of the brand new songs debuted in Brooklyn ("Call The Police" and "American Dream"). This week, front man James Murphy updated the band's loyal base on the status of the band's upcoming album, ""I insist that there is vinyl on the day it's released (because … well … because I'm an old person)," Murphy added. "It's been one of the most enjoyable records to make in my life, if not the most fun ever (I think it is, for sure, the happiest I've ever been making a record). So it will be sad in some ways to see it leave the house etc."
Watch LCD Soundsytem perform "Call The Police" here:
Watch LCD Soundsystem perform "American Dream" here:
Widespread Panic Announces Three-Night Run In St. Augustine May 8, 2017 09:59
Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography
Southern jam veterans Widespread Panic have added a three-night run at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, FL to their consistently growing tour schedule. These three shows are scheduled for September 15th - 17th. For what was thought to be a "lighter" year, the band now has well over 20 scheduled dates for 2017, and it's dedicated fan base will have yet another opportunity to catch multiple shows. Tickets are scheduled on go on sale this Friday, May 12th at 10:00 PM EST. For further details and all of the latest Panic updates, head over to the band's official website.
Watch Widespread Panic perform "Postcard" in St. Augustine (2016) here:
Hampton 70: A Musical Celebration Like No Other May 4, 2017 15:45
Photos by Dave Vann - Words by Jordan Kirkland
When I heard that there would be a 70th birthday celebration for Col. Bruce Hampton at The Fox Theatre, I knew that I had to be there. After reading through the star-studded lineup, there was no doubt that this would be one of the most unique musical experiences of my life. With members of Widespread Panic, Phish, Aquarium Rescue Unit, The Allman Brothers Band, Gov't Mule, Blues Traveler, and so many more scheduled to perform, the possibilities for this show were endless. This lineup was a true testament to the immeasurable influence that Col. Bruce Hampton made on the world of music, and the ultimate experience was one that no one could prepare for.
The show got started just after 7:30 PM, with the evening's emcee introducing a cast featuring many frequent Col. Bruce collaborators, such as Darren Stanley, Matt Slocum, Carter Herring, and Ike Stubblefield. The Colonel was eventually brought to the stage, wearing a blue blazer, and led the group through "There Was A Time." The show's first featured guest was Oliver Wood, who was backed by Slocum, Darick Campbell, Duane Trucks (Widespread Panic) and others. As soon as Wood began working through two originals from The Wood Brothers catalog ("Sing About It" and "Postcards From Hell"), it became apparent that anything was fair game. Before long, Susan Tedeschi was on stage trading lines with Wood. San Diego Padres' pitcher Jake Peavy and 14-year-old guitar prodigy Brandon “Taz” Niederauer were then introduced and led the charge through "Oh Pretty Woman" and "Shake Your Hips."
Next up was a serving a blues and jamgrass royalty, as Rev. Jeff Mosier took the stage alongside John Popper of Blues Traveler and Vince Herman and Drew Emmitt of Leftover Salmon. This combo, backed by Trucks, Kevin Scott, Emil Wrestler, Matt Slocum would eventually be joined by legendary drummer Jeff Sipe, aka Apt. Q-258 for a rousing take on "She Caught The Katy." It wasn't long before Kevin Kinney, Hardy Morris, Todd Snider, Peter Buck, Dave Schools were brought out to continue the magic. At this point, it was nearly impossible to keep up with who we had seen versus who was yet to come, but we would be quickly reminded as Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule), Chuck Leavell (Allman Brothers Band / Rolling Stones), Jon Fishman (Phish), and saxophonist Karl Denson took the stage. The energy reached a new level during "Rip This Joint," and the combo of Fishman and Sipe during "Compared To What" and "Good Morning 'Lil School Girl" was as heavy as it gets.
Duane Trucks stepped in for Sipe and joined Fishman behind the kit for "More Trouble Everyday," which would lead up to one of the evening's many highlights. The cast of Derek Trucks, Haynes, Leavell, Schools, Buck, Fishman, and (Duane) Trucks played the Allman Brothers Band's "Jessica" to absolute perfection. John Bell of Widespread Panic made his first appearance for "Time Is Free," and would stick around for "Don't Cry Not More," which would also feature Tedeschi on vocals.
Watch the performance of "Jessica" here:
As the show proceeded into its third hour, the Colonel returned to the stage for the evening's final performances. After leading the way through "Yield Not To Temptation," Hampton took the microphone for one of his long-time staples, "Fixin' To Die." Watching the Colonel turning, pointing, and singing those words to so many of his oldest friends and collaborators will forever be a surreal memory. He would remain on stage for the final three songs of the nearly four hour set: "Don't Go In The Room," "Space Is The Place," and a cover of Cream's "I'm So Glad" that had an especially spiritual feel to it.
After the stage briefly cleared, nearly forty performers returned to the stage for one last nod to the godfather of jam. The encore began with in classic fashion, as ARU drummer Jeff Sipe led the massive group through "Zambi Military Ensemble," creating the feel of am early 90's Aquarium Rescue Unit Show. This epic celebration would end with none other than "Turn On Your Lovelight," with Tedeschi, Wood, and Hampton rotating verses.
As Colonel walked over to young Taz (Brandon Niederauer) and signaled him to solo, we would all witness the unthinkable. Col. Bruce appeared to take a knee, as if giving praise to the young prodigy, and proceeded to slowly, peacefully lay down behind him (with an arm propped onto a monitor). This was a man known for his wild theatrics, giving no reason for initial concern as he lied motionless on the stage. Video footage shows those surrounding him smiling and laughing at each other, waiting for his dramatic rise for the song's conclusion. But as several minutes passed with no movement, a feeling of concern was felt throughout the theatre, and it became evident that this was no joke. Several people rushed from the side stage to check on Hampton, the music abruptly stopped, and Billy Bob Thornton quickly addressed the crowd as the curtains were frantically closed.
Those closer to the stage could see the immediate medical attention being applied to Col. Bruce, as the majority of us exited the building in total shock and confusion. Multiple ambulances were on the scene within minutes, and many witnessed Hampton being taken away in a frenzy to the hospital. Within the next two hours, the news began to spread that world had lost Col. Bruce Hampton. I can honestly say that this was a wave of emotions that I'd never dreamed of experiencing. The entire evening was surreal; witnessing so many musical heroes on stage together.
Watching the Colonel get carried off stage is an image that I'll never forget. But as the tributes and memoirs have piled in this week, this ending does seem beautifully poetic in many ways. Col. Bruce left this earthly life during the closing moments of his own musical celebration. His final act was showcasing and praising one of music's brightest young stars, while surrounded by 30+ world class musicians who considered him one of their greatest influences. Hampton 70 was truly a celebration like no other; honoring one of the most unique souls to ever walk this planet. While his presence will be missed by so many, we should all take comfort in knowing that his influence will be felt across the musical spectrum far beyond our time.
Setlist: Hampton 70 - A Celebration of Col. Bruce Hampton - 05.01.17
Set: There Was A Time, Postcards From Hell, Sing About It, Feelin’ Good, Oh Pretty Woman, Shake Your Hips, She Caught The Katy, Working On A Building, Put Down That Cane, Play A Train Song, Stupid Preoccupations, When You Come Back, Rip This Joint, Compared To What, Good Morning Little Schoolgirl > Trouble Every Day, Jessica, Time Is Free, Trondossa, Smokestack Lightning > Cry Cry Cry, Basically Frightened, Fixin’ To Die, Space Is The Place, I’m So Glad
Encore: Zambi > Turn On Your Lovelight
Jam Cruise Reveals Another Monster Lineup For 2018 May 4, 2017 11:47
Photo by Keith Griner: Phierce Photo
The jam scene's favorite annual party, Jam Cruise, has revealed yet another star-studded lineup for the 16th annual event scheduled for January 17th-22nd (2018). This year's festivities will be held aboard the Norwegian Jade and will make stops in Roatan, Honduras and Grand Cayman. Pre-book cabin selection runs May 10th-12th, with the Public On Sale May 16th at JamCruise.com.
This year's lineup includes the likes of Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood, Galactic, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Maceo Parker, Lotus, Lettuce, The New Mastersounds, Dumpstaphunk, Keller Williams, Turkuaz, Naughty Professor featuring Chali 2na, Gramatik, The Main Squeeze, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Aqueous, The Russ Liquid Test, DJ Logic, Robert Randolph Super Jam, Marcus King Band, Con Brio, Andy Frasco & The U.N., as well as Steve Kimock, Jackie Greene, Jeff Chimenti, George Porter Jr., and John Kimock, who will be performing as Voodoo Dead. See the graphic below for a complete list of performers.
Jam Cruise is an annual five-day, music cruise, featuring jam, funk, rock, jazz, and electronic performances, as well as musical workshops, activities and other programs. Produced by Cloud 9 Adventures, Jam Cruise has dispatched fifteen cruises since 2004. The cruise departs from PortMiami, Florida and stops in ports throughout the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Jam Cruise features musical collaborations and musician-led jam sessions throughout the event.
The schedule is designed to allow participants to collaborate with performing artists in venues such as the “Jam Room” and “Jazz Lounge,” where the musicians rotate in and out of live stage sessions. During days at sea, music begins playing at noon and continues on until the early hours of the morning. Days when the ship is stopped at a port, the music typically begins around 5pm as the ship departs from that port. Jam Cruise also runs theme nights, artist activities, and autograph signings on the ship.
Listen To Trey Anastasio Honor Col. Bruce Hampton In Tulsa May 3, 2017 17:58
Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography
Phish frontman Trey Anastasio continued his highly praised tour with the Trey Anastasio Band on Tuesday night, as the band rolled through Tulsa for a performance at Cain's Ballroom. Trey wasted no time paying tribute to the late Col. Bruce Hampton, who tragically passed away on stage at his 70th birthday celebration in Atlanta on Monday night. The show opened up with a cover of Hampton's "Basically Frightened," one of the Colonel's signature tunes. Trey and his Phish bandmates have a long history with Hampton, dating back to the inaugural H.O.R.D.E. Tour in 1992 with the Aquarium Rescue Unit. Following the tribute, he mentioned Colonel's passing and stated, "God bless you Bruce. Have a beautiful journey, and thank you so much." Tuesday night's show also included covers of the late Leon Russell's "Delta Lady," as well as the late J.J. Cale's "Call Me The Breeze" and "Cocaine," the latter of which were part of a massive "Push On 'Til The Day" encore. See below to view the complete setlist and listen to "Basically Frightened."
Trey Anastasio Band - Cain's Ballroom - Tulsa, OK - 05.02.17
Set One: Basically Frightened, Sometime After Sunset, Cayman Review, Magilla, Small Axe, Sand, Feel It Still, Curlew’s Call, Soul Rebel, Money Love and Change, Delta Lady, Valentine, First Tube
Set Two: Night Speaks To A Woman, Alive Again, Dark And Down, Gotta Jibboo, 49 Bye Byes, Burlap Sack And Pumps, Clint Eastwood, Dazed And Confused
Encore: Push On ‘Til The Day > Call Me The Breeze > Push On ‘Til The Day > Cocaine > Push On ‘Til The Day
Click Here: Listen to "Basically Frightened" via Trey Anastasio's Facebook Page
Listen to TAB performing Col. Bruce Hampton's "Basically Frightened" here:
The Jauntee Announces Extensive Summer Tour May 3, 2017 08:48
Nugs.tv Will Webcast Tonight's Col. Bruce Hampton Tribute In Atlanta May 1, 2017 12:41
Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography
The godfather of the jam scene, Col. Bruce Hampton, will be honored tonight at Atlanta's Fox Theatre in honor of his 70th birthday. This is a serious cast of musicians getting together to pay tribute to a man who's impact on the music scene cannot be overstated. This concert will benefit The Fox Theatre Institute and other musician focused charities. Fortunately, those who can't make the sold out show can tune in to an HD webcast via nugs.tv. Click here for further details on the webcast.
Scheduled to appear at Hampton 70: A Celebration of Col. Bruce Hampton’s are Widespread Panic members John Bell, Dave Schools, Duane Trucks and Jimmy Herring, Peter Buck of R.E.M, steel-guitar-man Darick Campbell, renowned saxophone player Karl Denson, Drew Emmitt and Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon, Jon Fishman of Phish, banjo-shredder Rev. Jeff Mosier, guitarist Warren Haynes, Drivin’ N Cryin’ front man Kevn Kinney, Atlanta jazz-staple Johnny Knapp, Chuck Leavell of The Allman Brothers Band and The Rolling Stones, Athens rock-troubadour T. Hardy Morris, 13-year old guitar prodigy Brandon Niederauer, John Popper of Blues Traveler, funk bassist Kevin Scott, keyboardist Matt Slocum, Denny Walley of Frank Zappa fame, gypsymetal guitarist Emil Werstler, Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers, the Colonel’s Sling Blade costar and Oscar- award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton plus Cy Young winner Jake Peavy, and other special guests.
Turkuaz Announces Additional Summer Tour Dates April 25, 2017 12:33
SweetWater 420 Fest Will Offer Free Webcast Via UphoricTV April 20, 2017 14:37
A portion of this weekend's SweetWater 420 Fest in Atlanta will be webcast for free via UphoricTV. The confirmed schedule for the stream includes four sets from festival headliners Widespread Panic, two sets of Trey Anastasio Band and a set from Slightly Stoopid, with more artists to be announced. Additional artists on this year's lineup include moe., Ween, Lettuce, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Dark Star Orchestra, Anders Osborne, Dopapod, The Werks, Twiddle, BIG Something, and many more. Stay tuned and follow to UphoricTV for additional webcast updates.
UphoricTV will also be filming live interviews and behind the scenes footage, part of which will be aired on their Facebook and Instagram pages, along with footage for their Artist Access series, which will be available after the festival.
Watch the official promo for 420 Fest here"
Grateful Dead's 'Meet-Up At The Movies' Returns To Theaters Tonight April 19, 2017 22:45
Tonight only, movie theaters across the country will host screenings of The Grateful Dead Movie in honor of the film's 40th anniversary. A short feature of the band's performance at Barton Hall (Cornell University) on May 8th, 1977 will also be shown prior to the film. The Grateful Dead Movie, released in 1977 and co-directed by Jerry Garcia and Leon Gast, is a film that captures the Dead during an five-night run at Winterland in San Francisco in October of 1974. The film features Dead classics such as “Dark Star,” “U.S. Blues,” “One More Saturday Night,” “Casey Jones,” “Playing In The Band” and “Sugar Magnolia." Click here to find your theater and purchase tickets in advance.
These concerts marked the beginning of a hiatus, with the October 20, 1974 show billed as "The Last One". The band would return to touring in 1976. The film features the "Wall of Sound" concert sound system that the Dead used for all of 1974. The movie also portrays the burgeoning Deadhead scene. Two albums have been released in conjunction with the film and the concert run: Steal Your Face and The Grateful Dead Movie Soundtrack.
Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies is an annual event that began in 2011. At the Meet-Up, which occurs at multiple locations in the United States, concert videos and films of the rock band the Grateful Dead are shown in movie theaters. Each yearly screening occurs only one time. Fathom Events organizes and manages the presentations. The event provides a venue and opportunity for the band's fans, known as deadheads, to gather in celebration and camaraderie.
Check out the official trailer for the 40th anniversary screening here:
Holly Bowling Featured On Tom Marshall's 'Under The Scales' Podcast April 19, 2017 11:57
STS9 Will 'Axe The Cables' + Perform 'Artifact' Album At Red Rocks April 18, 2017 16:57
Photo by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
Watch STS9 perform "Pianor" during the 2014 'Axe The Cables' set at Red Rocks here:
| DATE | CITY | VENUE | |
| Headlining Shows: | |||
| ~Tue | 4/18 | Pittsburgh, PA | Stage AE |
| ~Wed | 4/19 | New Haven, CT | College Street Music Hall |
| ~Thu | 4/20 | Boston, MA | House of Blues |
| ~Fri | 4/21 | Richmond, VA | The National |
| ~Sat | 4/22 | Charlotte, NC | The Fillmore Charlotte |
| +Tue | 4/25 | Chattanooga, TN | Track 29 |
| +Wed | 4/26 | Oxford, MS | The Lyric Oxford |
| +Thu | 4/27 | Dallas, TX | House of Blues |
| +Fri | 4/28 | Houston, TX | House of Blues |
| Sat | 4/29 | New Orleans, LA | Joy Theater |
| ^Sun | 4/30 | New Orleans, LA | Joy Theater |
| Festival Appearances: | |||
| June 29-July 2 | Quincy, CA | High Sierra Music Festival | |
| Aug 4-5 | George, WA | Pretty Lights Live. Season 2 premiere, Episode 6 | |
| Aug 17-23 | Big Summit Prairie, OR | Symbiosis: Oregon Eclipse | |
| Sept 21-23 | Thornville, OH | Resonance Festival | |
| Headlining shows: | |||
| Fri | 9/8 | Morrison, CO | Red Rocks Amphitheatre (performing Artifact) |
| Sat | 9/9 | Morrison, CO | Red Rocks Amphitheatre |
| ^Sun | 9/10 | Morrison, CO | Red Rocks Amphitheatre |
Win Tickets To See SunSquabi In Tuscaloosa (Friday 4/21) April 18, 2017 14:20
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SunSquabi spent the better part of 2016 touring across North America making debut appearances and show stealing performances at festivals including… Electric Forest, High Sierra, Camp Bisco, Hulaween & more! The live-electronic trio is gearing up for their biggest year yet, including stops at Red Rocks, Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas and their largest headline tour to date!
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2017 will see SunSquabi’s second release on All Good Records, The “Deluxe” EP, out later this Spring. “Pygmy Up” the lead single featuring Russ Liquid was released at the top of year, followed by “Cinnamon” with Late Night Radio. Look out for the “Deluxe” EP to pick up where “Odyssey” left off and continue to solidify the SunSquabi sound.
Yonder Mountain String Band Announces Summer Tour Dates April 18, 2017 12:26
Photo by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
Five-piece, Colorado-based bluegrass act Yonder Mountain String Band has announced a month-long summer tour, which kicks off at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival on June 14th-16th. This run of shows continues with multiple stops in the midwest, east coast, and southeast, before concluding at Northwest Strings Summit in North Plains, OR on July 13th-16th. The band will be supported by Tyler Childers on a handful of these dates, which can be found on the graphic below.
Prior to this tour, the band is scheduled for festival appearances at Bluegrass In The Bottoms, Revival Music Festival, and Summer Camp. YMSB will also perform at Deep Roots Mountain Revival (Masontown, West Virginia) in late July, before co-headlining Red Rocks with Gov’t Mule on August 19th. For all of the latest news and further details, visit the band's official website.
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Watch moe. + Members Of Turkuaz Cover Talking Heads On Jam Cruise April 18, 2017 11:51
If you pay any attention to the jam/festival scene, you've most likely heard many epic stories from Jam Cruise, an annual five-day, music cruise, featuring jam, funk, rock, jazz, and electronic performances. The message from those who attend each year seem to have the same message: "the greatest party in the world." Jam Cruise consistently features many of the music scene's hottest acts, and this year was no different. The collaborations came early and often, including when members of Turkuaz and Nate Wilson (Percy Hill) joined moe.'s Pool Deck set for an amazing take on the Talking Head's classic "This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)"
Jam Cruise recently released pro-shot, multi-cam, HD video footage of the performance, which features moe., Nate Wilson (keyboards), Turkuaz vocalists Shira Elias and Sammi Garrett as well as the Brooklyn funk band’s horn section of Greg Sanderson, Chris Brouwers and Josh Schwartz. You'll also notice moe. percussionist Jim Laughlin stepping up on bass, while Rob Derhak focuses strictly on lead vocals.
Watch the super jam on "This Must Be The Place" here:
Watch A High School Percussion Ensemble Perform Phish's "Divided Sky" April 17, 2017 14:31
As reported by JamBase last month, the Naugatuck High School Percussion Ensemble in Naugatuck, Connecticut has been working on a rendition of Phish's "Divided Sky" unlike any you've heard before. Trey Anastasio and Phish not only gave Naugatuck High School their full blessing for the performance, but long-time Anastasio collaborator Don Hart even helped out with the compositions. Fortunately for us all, videographer MKDevo has captured some amazing, multi-cam HD/4k footage of the ensemble's final rehearsal of the complex Phish original. See below to watch the performance in full, as well as remarks from MKDevo explaining the amount of work that went into this project.
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Quotes from videographer MKDevo via Facebook:
"You may have seen Naugatuck High School Percussion featured on JamBase last month, while working on their rendition of Phish's "Divided Sky". A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending their final rehearsal of the season, where I captured this version - the result of months of hard work.
Huge congratulations to everyone involved with this, especially my good friend, instructor Donny Binette, who had this vision many years ago and finally was able to see it through to completion. There are so many moving parts, as you can see in this video, and these kids did an incredible job!
The ensemble began learning the piece in January 2017. They typically rehearsed 2-3 times per week, anywhere between 3-7 hours, depending on the day. This recording was captured in the final week of their competitive season. They achieved a final score of 90.9 at the MAC Championships."
Watch the Naugatuck High School Percussion Ensemble perform "Divided Sky" here:
Gorillaz Announce First North American Tour In Seven Years April 17, 2017 13:35
British virtual band Gorillaz has announced its first North American tour in seven years. The tour will support the release of the band's new album, Humanz, which is due out on April 28th. The LP has already been promoted with the release of four new songs: “Saturnz Barz” [ft. Popcaan], “Ascension” [ft. Vince Staples], “We Got the Power” [ft. Jehnny Beth of Savages], and “Andromeda” [ft. D.R.A.M.]. The band most recently premiered their collaboration with Mavis Staples and Pusha T, “Let Me Out.” You can pre-order Humanz today by clicking here. Tickets for the band's upcoming tour will go on sale April 21 via the band’s official website.
Gorillaz Tour Dates:
July 8 Chicago, IL—Huntington Bank Pavilion
July 10 Toronto, ON—Air Canada Centre
July 12 Boston, MA—Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
July 13 Philadelphia, PA—Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing
July 15 Quebec City, QC—Quebec City Summer Festival
July 17 Washington, DC—Merriweather Post Pavilion
August 11-13 San Francisco, CA—Outside Lands
September 15-17 New York, NY—Meadows Music & Arts Festival
September 18 Detroit, MI—Fox Theatre
September 20 Minneapolis, MN—Roy Wilkins Auditorium
September 22 Kansas City, MO—Sprint Center
September 24 Las Vegas, NV—Life is Beautiful
September 26 Denver, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre
September 30 Seattle, WA—KeyArena
October 5 Los Angeles, CA—The Forum
October 11 Atlanta, GA—Infinite Energy Center
October 13-15 Miami, FL—III Points Festival
Preview the band's new tune "Saturnz Barz" here:
Watch Herbie Hancock & Trey Anastasio Record At The Barn (2004) April 12, 2017 21:23
In celebration of the 77th birthday of the original funk pioneers, Herbie Hancock, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite footage from over the years. One of the most intriguing videos floating out there highlights Hancock with Trey Anastasio at "The Barn," the Phish frontman's famed recording studio in the Green Mountains near Burlington, VT. The Barn was home to many Phish recordings in the late 90's and early 2000's, before it became home to the Seven Below Arts Initiative, a non-profit organization formed to advance arts education in Vermont. Other notable artists to record at The Barn include Béla Fleck, John Patitucci, DJ Logic, Toots & the Maytals, Tony Levin, Umphrey's McGee, RAQ, The Slip, John Medeski, Jerry Douglas, Patty LaBelle, Leo Kottke, Jim Carrey, Addison Groove Project, and Touchpants.
This legendary recording session occurred back in 2004, when Hancock ventured to The Barn along with Steve Jordan (drums), Cyro Baptista (percussion), John Pattituci (bass), and Jennifer Hartswick (trumpet). The video below showcases some amazing dialogue between the two, as well as the planning, arrangement, and recording of “Gelo Na Montanha” from Hancock's 2005 album Possibilities.
Watch footage from Trey Anastasio and Herbie Hancock at The Barn here:
SlossFest Releases 2017 Daily Lineup April 12, 2017 13:15
Photo by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography
Ever since the initial lineup announcement from Sloss Music & Arts Festival, there has been much anticipation and excitement for the Birmingham-based event. Many have wondered which night to expect performances from headliners such as Widespread Panic, Sturgill Simpson, and the Alabama Shakes. Earlier today, SlossFest released its official daily lineup, which can be seen on the graphic below. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 15th - Sunday, July 16th at the historic Sloss Furnaces in downtown Birmingham, AL
Click Here: Ten Reasons Not To Miss SlossFest
Catching Up With JoJo Hermann Of Widespread Panic April 12, 2017 11:16
Interview by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
Photos by Craig Baird: Home Team Photography
Just last weekend, we had the opportunity to sit down with one of our longtime musical heroes, John "JoJo" Hermann of Widespread Panic. Shortly after JoJo and his band, JoJo's Slim Wednesday, arrived at Zydeco in Birmingham (AL), we had the pleasure of hanging out backstage and getting the latest scoop on a different but certainly exciting year for the famed musician. JoJo's Slim Wednesday was preparing for the second of a seven-night run, which kicked off in Oxford (MS) and concludes this Thursday night in Augusta (GA).
Suwannee Announces New 'Summer Clusterpluck' Bluegrass Festival April 11, 2017 22:51
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The phase one line up includes innovative flatpicking guitarist Larry Keel and his wife Jenny Keel, the gypsy jazz/bluegrass stylings of Asheville’s Jon Stickley Trio, boundary breaking bluegrass outlaws Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, and solo multi-instrumentalist Albert Simpson. Each act will perform two times at Clusterpluck, and fans can expect plenty of sit-ins and jams throughout the entire weekend as family, friends and musicians come together to participate in this joyous celebration of bluegrass music. Clusterpluck encourages its musicians to create a raucous foot-stomping good time with plenty of collaborations and surprises! Additional artist announcements coming soon!
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Weekend passes with primitive camping and single day tickets are on sale now at www.MusicLivesHere.com. To join the wait list for cabins, golf cart rentals and RV hook-ups, please contact SOSMP at (386) 364-1683. The park also offers guest comforts including a general store, a full-service restaurant, showers and water stations.
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Suwannee Summer Clusterpluck Phase 1 Lineup:
Larry & Jenny Keel x2
Jon Stickley Trio x2
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine x2
Albert Simpson x2
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…more coming soon!
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More Information and Tickets:
www.MusicLivesHere.com
www.facebook.com/purplehatproductionsfl
