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The Road To AURA: Zach Gill of ALO March 1, 2016 21:38
Tangle of Time is the first album release by ALO since 2012, with much of the time in between featuring you guys in separate bands. You have toured with Jack Johnson. Dan Lebowitz was playing shows with legendary Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh. Steve Adams recorded and toured with Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers, and Dave Brogan with Salt Lake City jam band, Mokie. How did the time spent working with other musicians affect ALO’s approach on the new album and the final product?
Zach: I think that having an "open" musical relationship has really benefited ALO. Bands become locked into their "thing" and this "thing" might be what makes the band great, but it can also lead to feelings of stagnation with in the band itself. Once the individual roles within a band get established it can be hard to change them. In all of the ALO "side"projects we get to explore new roles and develop new skills that otherwise may have always remained dormant in each of us. Every band has different needs and I think musicians intuitively adapt and grow to meet these needs. I think some of ALO's most beneficial musical growth over the last few years has been due to our involvements with other projects.
For myself, playing in Jack Johnson's band gave me a chance to sing more back up harmonies and less lead vocals, which then allowed me to focus on my piano playing more than I typically would've in ALO. It also forced me to get inside someone else's music besides my own, to learn how to support someone else's musical vision. In terms of ALO, I think I've become a more supportive band mate. It's become less about me singing lead and more about me backing up and supporting the other guys in ALO. These were skills that I developed in Jack's band. I see this same sort of thing happening to the rest of the guys in ALO. Every time we get together to make new music, each guy brings with him all the wisdom and experience from his other endeavors, and it seems to reinvigorate ALO.
Watch ALO's official music video for "Falling Dominoes" here:
Storytelling has always been a major factor of ALO’s lyrics and as the title suggests, time is a reoccurring theme throughout the new album. Tell us a little bit about the writing process for Tangle of Time, and why time is such a significant concept to explore at this point in ALO’s career.
Zach: We've experimented with lots of varying songwriting and recording techniques over the years, but for Tangle of Time, we kept it pretty straightforward. We each shared our demos of more or less finished songs that we were excited about. Talked over email, about which ones seemed like they fit nicely into the ALO catalogue and then we met in the studio to record them. At the time we had a very small window where everyone was available, about seven days total, so we decided to go right into the studio rather than working on the songs in a rehearsal room.
We figured if the recordings weren't up to our standards we could always consider them demos, but things went really smoothly and after the seven days, we all felt really good about the music we'd made. It wasn't till we started diving into recording the vocals, that we realized every song had some sort of relationship to time in it. I suspect this had to do with the fact that three out of the four of us had just turned forty. Time was certainly on the mind.
ALO's catalog contains such an eclectic mix musical tastes, with a truly unique sound like no other. Who do you look to as your biggest musical influences over the years?
Zach: I don't think any of us could target any one thing as our biggest musical influence. There are too many to keep track of. I do think that in a lot of ways our approach has stayed the same throughout the years. We've never really consistently stuck with one style. It's always been more about growing individually as musicians, learning new chords, riffs, styles, techniques. Music as a means of personal growth. Even back in junior high, when Dan and Steve and I first started playing together, it was the same thing: "Let's play a jazz standard, or "Let's learn a Van Halen song". Nothing was off limits. When we met Dave in college, and he had this same approach. This could be an educational influence I guess, a result of piano lessons at a young age, high school jazz band and radio listening. We all seemed to identify with the craft of music making rather than identifying with any one style.
Going into Tangle of Time, you guys had so much material to record that only a small portion of the songs were able to make the album. Can fans expect to hear any of that extra material either as part of the live sets or do you guys plan on returning to the studio in 2016?
Zach: We have plans to release an EP on record store day in April, featuring two "bonus" studio tracks from Tangle Of Time, plus some live music from our last east coast tour. And also plans to begin recording some new music in March. As far as a new album, we shall see. I know the material is there. It's just a matter of working out the scheduling.
Spirit of Suwannee Music Park is truly a magical site to hold a festival. You guys will be playing during sunset on the amphitheater stage nestled beneath beautiful ancient oak trees and Spanish moss. How big of a role can setting play in determining how and what ALO choses to play during a show?
Zach: For a band like ALO, setting is really important. It can make or break the performance. It's often the difference between the mundane and the magical. We play to the space, the audience, and to each other. Sunset nestled beneath ancient oaks and Spanish moss sounds like the makings of an epic night.
This year AURA will feature a notably diverse lineup of some of the festival scene’s most exciting groups. What do you think the lineup says about the depth of the music scene in 2016?
Zach: I think the diverse lineup points to the health of live music in America. People love live music; all different kinds. I like to think that the growth of music festival culture in general has opened up people to different styles of music, and that humans are learning how to appreciate all different types of music, not just what was given to them via radio when they were kids.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Announces Domefest’s Full Lineup March 1, 2016 12:38
The 7th annual Domefest, presented by up-and-coming funk outfit Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, released their initial lineup in January with three nights of Pigeons, plus performances by BIG Something, Splintered Sunlight (Grateful Dead tribute), Aqueous (x2), ELM (x2) and many more. Taking place on Fort Royale Farm in Bedford, PA on May 19-21, the festival has added several more exciting performers, including Consider the Source, The Mantras, McLovins, The Hornitz, Scrambled Greg and many other rising stars listed on the bill below:
Tickets are available now for only $70 at www.domefestival.com. Join the Flock for an unforgettable three nights of musical mayhem in the mountains!
Domefest 2016 Full Lineup:
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (x3), Consider the Source, BIG Something, The Mantras, Splintered Sunlight (Grateful Dead tribute), Aqueous (x2), ELM (x2), Broccoli Samurai, McLovins, lespecial, The Hornitz, Mister F, ShwizZ, Vibe & Direct, LITZ, Deaf Scene, Out of the Beardspace, The Jauntee, Strange Machines, Sweet Earth, Puremotion, Mateo Monk, Scrambled Greg, Star City Disco.
Watch Pigeons Playing Ping Pong perform "Poseidon" at Domefest 2015:
Live & Listen's Gumpstock to feature Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk on April 8th March 1, 2016 01:33
Live & Listen is pleased to announce the details on a brand new event scheduled for Friday, April 8th at the Capital City Club in Montgomery, Alabama starting at 7:00PM One of New Orleans' hottest bands, Dumpstaphunk, will headline the first annual Gumpstock, an event which looks to become a major annual music event in central Alabama. Dumpstaphunk is led by New Orleans-based musician Ivan Neville (keyboards/organ), the son of legendary R&B singer Aaron Neville of The Neville Brothers. Montgomery's own Federal Expression will provide direct support, and an opening set from Jeffrey James will kick off the Gumpstock festivities.
We could not be more pleased to have twelve local business sponsors on board for this event, including: Vintage Year, Filet & Vine, Zaxby's, Guntharp Financial, Capitol Container, Stivers Ford Lincoln, SaZa, Chris' Hotdogs, Sabel Steel, Capital City Club, Law Offices of Matt Alfreds, and American Rental & Tent.
General admission tickets go on sale Friday, March 4th, at 10:00 AM CST.
Dumpstaphunk stands out among New Orleans' best as one of the funkiest bands to ever arise from the Crescent City. Born on the Jazz & Heritage Festival stage, and descended from Neville family bloodlines, these soldiers of funk ignite a deep, gritty groove that dares listeners not to move. Their performances combine ingenious musicianship and complex funk and jazz arrangements with soulful melodies that are simple enough for anyone to enjoy.
In Big Easy tradition, dueling baselines from Tony Hall and Nick Daniels III set off one of the dirtiest rhythm sections on the planet, while Ivan Neville lights up the Hammond B3 keys and cousin Ian Neville’s funky guitar riffs send the groove into overdrive. The band recently welcomed their newest member, Alvin Ford Jr. to the quintet, a New Orleans born and raised powerhouse drummer. Dumpstaphunk tosses around lead vocals and four-part harmonies the way Sly & the Family Stone did, but with three studio albums under their belt, Dumpstaphunk stands on the merit of their own material. Songs like “Dancin’ To The Truth” off their latest record, Dirty Word (July 30, 2013, Louisiana Red Hot Records), offer an escape into the funky sublime, sharing the true spirit of New Orleans with every note.
Watch Dumpstaphunk perform "People Say" at The Joy Theater in New Orleans on 12.31.14:
Dumpstaphunk: Recent News
- Band recently performed 4 nights on Jam Cruise 14 with special guest performances featuring Oteil Burbridge Trombone Shorty, Eric Krasno, Nigel Hall, Amy Helm, Cris Jacobs, SteelTown Horns and many more
- Band to release live double disc album early 2016 featuring special guests Art "Poppa Funk" Neville, Mike Gordon, John Popper, John Oates, Lukas Nelson, Angelo Moore, Nicki Bluhm, Natalie Cressman, Brandon "TAZ" Niederauer, Big Chief, Mojo Hanna, Jon Cleary and The Steel Town Horns.
- Ivan Neville featured keyboard player on Keith Richards' Crosseyed Heart album, released Sept 2015
- Ivan Neville toured with Trombone Shorty for his Winter 2015 Tour
- Ivan Neville charity performance with Marty Grebb, Bonnie Raitt and Leon Russell at Agoura Hills, CA - May 2015
- 12th Year Performance at New Orleans Jazz and Blues Heritage Festival - May 2016
- Recent performances at Essence Festival (New Orleans, LA), Camp Barefoot (Bartow, WV), Peach Music Festival (Scranton, PA), Suwannee Hulaween Festival (Live Oak, FL), LEAF Festival (Black Mountain, NC), JamCruise (Miami, FL), Gathering of The Vibes (Bridgeport, CT) Dave Matthews Caravan (Quincy, WA), Caloundra Festival (Brisbane, Australia), Outside Lands Music Festival (San Francisco, CA)
Watch Dumpstaphunk perform "Put It In The Dumpsta" at JazzFest 2012 here:
For more information on Dumpstaphunk, visit the band's official website and Facebook page.
The Road To AURA: Eric Gould of Pink Talking Fish March 1, 2016 01:26
The 7th Annual AURA Music & Arts Festival is right around the corner, taking place at The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida from Thursday, March 3rd to Saturday, March 5th. As a part of our coverage of the festival, we are sitting down with a handful of this year's performers for a series of interviews called "The Road To AURA". Next up is Eric Gould (bass) of Pink Talking Fish.
Interview by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
Pink Talking Fish has quickly become one of the most innovative, exciting acts in the jam/festival scene, fusing together the catalogs of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish. How and when did the idea for this band come to life?
Eric: I formed Pink Talking Fish in the Fall of 2013. I had played some cover heavy shows over the past couple years and wanted to create something unique in the tribute genre. I picked 3 of my favorite bands that I thought would blend well together and wrote down a mock setlist so see what it would look like. Once it presented itself on paper, it was clear that this had to happen!
What’s great about this project is that it blurs the lines of tribute and originality. We utilize the songbooks of these three amazing acts as puzzle pieces to create something fresh for fans of this music.
Each of these three bands' catalogs are extremely diverse, with countless options that could be included in a set on any given night. How does the band go about putting the setlist together each night? How often do you guys learn and incorporate new material into the rotation?
Eric: We are constantly learning new material and thinking of new concepts. We, as both musicians and fans, have a passion for pushing the envelope. We are always searching for new combinations and exploring material that will enhance the band.
I write the initial setlist draft and present it to the guys. We finalize it together as we run through the flow of the transitions. Our drummer, Zack Burwick, loves to challenge me on the setlists and make sure that we are keeping a solid variety show to show.
Even though the song order mostly comes from my initial setlists, how we transition is very much a group effort. Our guitarist, Dave Brunyak, is fantastic at coming up with innovative transition ideas. I wrote a setlist with a combination of "Stash" > "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" > "Psycho Killer" > "Stash", and Dave came up with a sweet idea to dissolve "Stash" over the “maybe so maybe not” vocals at the beginning of the jam into the introduction to Shine. It was awesome!
Watch Pink Talking Fish's entire set from Catskill Chill 2014 here:
This band's ability to weave in and out of each song is astounding. Have you guys developed certain patterns/tendencies with certain songs following another? Is there a specific focus on keeping your audience on their toes, wondering what could possibly come next?
Eric: “What comes next?” is one of the best parts of Pink Talking Fish. We love executing a setlist and watching the audience reaction to how it unfolds. We have some combinations that have become staples like "Slippery People" > "Sand > "Slippery People", "Another Brick In The Wall"> "Life During Wartime" > "Another Brick In The Wall" and "You Enjoy Myself" > "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" > "You Enjoy Myself". We also love to sandwich songs in a Mikes Groove or in between Dogs.
For the most part though, we do our best to create new ideas. It’s important to us to make sure that each show is a different journey. We are performing “dream setlists” for ourselves and hope that it is the same thing for the audience. The last thing we want to have PTF become is stagnant for anyone. It is our responsibility to both honor the material and also present it in a way that offers a special experience for the audience. We take that very seriously.
Over the years, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park has become the home to many of the nation's most anticipated annual music festivals. What is it that differentiates Suwannee from other festival sites and makes it so special? Do you feel the atmosphere has a direct effect on this music?
Eric: I’ve performed at Suwannee many times over the years, and it continues to be one of my favorite festival sites in the world. Obviously, the beauty of the trees, the weather, and the layout of the place is top notch. However, it’s the energy that gets me. There are certain places that have an incredible energy among the community, and Suwannee is high on that mountain. It enhances the music and it creates a sense of family through these incredible experiences.
Watch Pink Talking Fish perforrn "This Must Be The Place" > "Character Zero" here:
This year marks the 7th Annual AURA Music & Arts Festival. You have been a part of this scene for long enough to see many festivals come and go. What do you feel are some of the most important factors in establishing and growing a successful music festival?
Eric: Community is the most important and AURA has that locked. Festivals are, first and foremost, about the people. With that involved, there is an effortless drive to work hard to make the logistics behind the festival as special as possible. Daryl and the other people behind the curtain of AURA have done an incredible job making that happen.
This year's lineup features a notably diverse variety of the festival scene's most exciting groups. What do you think this lineup says about the depth of this music scene in 2016?
Eric: The beauty of the jam scene is that there is an open mind towards other genres. In my opinion, the best festival lineups that cater to the jam scene audience have some jamband staples but also provide different flavors from different scenes to heighten the quality of experience. AURA has always done well with this.
I love that Thievery Corporation did a Grateful Dead late night in Chicago last year for GD50. I think it turned a lot of the jam scene on to them, and it’s awesome that AURA has them as a headliner. The first time I saw them live was a Coachella years back when I played there with Particle, and they blew me away.
There is a surge of amazing original music out there right now. Some of it is not in the textbook jam scene realm. At Catskill Chill last year, the best band I saw was The Ballroom Thieves, and they are the polar opposite of a classic jamband. I was very thankful that they were incorporated into that festival. I look forward to finding a surprise like that at AURA this year.
Photo by Josh Brick Graphics
The Road To AURA: Chris Houser of The Werks February 29, 2016 12:51
Photo by Josh Timmermans: Noble Visions
The 7th Annual AURA Music & Arts Festival is right around the corner, taking place at The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida from Thursday, March 3rd to Saturday, March 5th. As a part of our coverage of the festival, we are sitting down with a handful of this year's performers for a series of interviews called "The Road To AURA". Next up it Chris Houser (guitar/vocals) of The Werks.
Interview by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
As we progress into 2016, The Werks enters it's 11th year as a touring band. The lineup has evolved over the years, but it's clear that the band's foundations have remained the same. What stands out the most to you when reflecting over the past decade?
Chris: Looking back on the past decade, I would have to say what has stood out most, to me personally, has been the will to survive. It hasn't been easy to keep doing what we do for so long. The road wears on our minds, bodies, and souls, as well as our interpersonal relationships with other band mates. I feel we've done what we've had to do at certain times and made sure to keep relationships good between former band members as well as current, although it may have taken some time to achieve in certain circumstances. As far as the music goes, I feel like we have always had a certain goal for achieving new heights through music. I just feel like we have kept getting better at it and have a more positive message as we go along.
Listen to "Drop" from The Werks' most recent album, Inside a Dream, here:
Photo by Josh Timmermans: Noble Visions
The Road To AURA: Chris Bullock of Snarky Puppy February 26, 2016 09:42
Interview by Taylor Pack: Live & Listen
The 7th Annual AURA Music & Arts Festival is right around the corner, taking place at The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida from Thursday, March 3rd to Saturday, March 5th. As a part of our coverage of the festival, we are sitting down with a handful of this year's performers for a series of interviews called "The Road To AURA." Next up is Chris Bullock (tenor sax/flute/clarinet/bass clarinet) of Snarky Puppy. Snarky Puppy is scheduled to play the Amphitheater Stage at AURA on Saturday night from 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
Snarky Puppy’s latest album, Sylva just earned Snarky Puppy its second Grammy in as many years, this time for best contemporary instrumental album. But the recent success is a result of over 10 years of hard work and dedication to the music. How does the album reflect the experiences and influences that have shaped Snarky Puppy along the way?
Chris: The album, Sylva, was the largest production of an album we have made to date. It was definitely one of those moments that everything we had done before, the numerous albums and multitude of gigs, had shaped us and prepared us to make that record with the Metropole Orchestra. It’s a diverse collection of music and genre mash-ups which I feel is an honest representation of the sound we have developed over the years. It’s also of note to mention how amazing of an organization and ensemble the Metropole Orchestra is!
How did the experience of winning your second Grammy different from the first one?
Chris: As per the first time we were awarded the Grammy, we were pleasantly surprised. This recent Grammy win had us in a category with some of our musical heroes, Marcus Miller and Bill Frisell. It was an extreme honor for us to be in a category with these two individuals who have had a collective musical impact on so many members of the band. The first time we won was a bit of a blur due to some rigorous travel/touring. This time around everyone had actually slept the night before.
Many years of rigorous touring led to the bands eventual breakthrough. It is rumored that at one point you guys were doing over 200 shows a year. Even your recent albums are recorded with live audiences. Are you guys just being really generous with your music or does performing in front of an audience have an effect on what happens on stage?
Chris: I would say that a “breakthrough” came because a combination of touring coupled with the power of the internet and friends sharing music with their friends and then repeating that cycle. Performing live in front of all varieties of audiences and different venues/spaces most definitely has an impact on the music we make. As a band, we improvise collectively within the compositions a lot during our performances. The energy that the audience gives is very easily felt on stage. We have a book’s worth of stories about bizarre, funny, and amazing moments of this interaction.
Snarky Puppy has almost 40 band members constantly fluctuating on and off its’ roster and your recent release Family Dinner Vol.2 has at least one featured artist on every track. Why is artist collaboration so important to what you guys are doing?
Chris: Everyone in the band writes their own music and participates in a plethora of different musical projects. Because of that, the band can often feel like a room of producers during the musical creative process. Working with a variety of artists from different genres and parts of the world challenges us to make authentic, honest music through the filter of Snarky Puppy. It’s a very rewarding experience for the band and helps up grow and push collectively and individually.
This year's lineup will feature a notably diverse lineup of some of the festival scene’s most exciting groups. What do you think the lineup says about the depth of the music scene in 2016?
Chris: It’s an honest reflection of the the type of audience and listeners that are excited to support a variety of music that excites them.
With just one set, it has to count. How does the band go about deciding the set list for a major festival set and any teasers as to what the fans can expect on Saturday?
Chris: Regardless of the gig, whether it’s a festival or any other location, we always approach the music making process the same. A majority of the time the set is determined close to the performance time. We have a large catalog of original Snarky Puppy compositions that we draw upon depending on the vibe and setting. In December, we recorded a new Snarky Puppy studio album which will be released later this year. The title of that album is Culcha Vulcha. We will be playing a few of the 13 new compositions from that album.
Catch Snarky Puppy on the Amphitheater Stage at AURA on Saturday night from 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM.
The Road To AURA: Greg Ormont of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong February 25, 2016 10:22
Photo by Brady Cooling Photography
The 7th Annual AURA Music & Arts Festival is right around the corner, taking place at The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida from Thursday, March 3rd to Saturday, March 5th. As a part of our coverage of the festival, we are sitting down with a handful of this year's performers for a series of interviews called "The Road To AURA." First up is the always charismatic Greg Ormont (guitar/vocals) of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.
Interview by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has just finished up another highly successful year. Your audience continues to grow, you're playing bigger venues, and the band is clearly in high demand on the festival circuit. What has been this band's approach toward building this momentum, and how do you plan to continue on in 2016?
Greg: Well, you know, we continue to do the same things on our end, which is practicing every week when we can, while continuing to focus on having fun. Our vibes seem to be resonating with more and more people and as we play larger venues. But our "momentum" as you put it, is separate from what we experience daily. We're just doing the same thing we've been doing since college, which is just getting together, working on creating a unique funky sound as a group, and trying to put a smile on everybody's face when we're playing live. So we're just continuing to do what we love to do, and it seems to be moving nicely, in terms of us being able to play in bigger rooms,which just allows us make more people smile.
You've recently announced the release of the latest Pigeons' album, Pleasure, due out on Friday, April 1st. How does this album differ from Psychology, and what can your fans expect upon listening for the first time?
Greg: Oh man... listening to Pleasure gives me a lot of... pleasure (chuckles). I'm so proud of this album. I consider Pleasure to be our first "professional" studio recording in the truest sense of the word. We recorded at a phenomenal studio in Baltimore called Wright Way Studios and the experience was totally different than Psychology's recording process. With Psychology, we recorded the album ourselves, albeit with some help from our sonically inclined friends, at an impressive home studio, but we didn't have any professional assistance from start to finish. With Pleasure, we hired the owner of the studio to engineer the album, and his input and abilities eclipsed Psychology within seconds of the first recording session. Our fans can expect to hear our songs jump off the speakers with professional-grade sound quality. The album's overall flow rises and falls like the peaks and valleys of our live experience, and it's all mixed with precision.
Listen to Pigeons Playing Ping Pong's latest single "Live It Up":
The first single released from Pleasure, "Live It Up," is one which has been in rotation in the Pigeons catalog for a while now. Have many of the remaining songs on this album been played live as well?
Greg: At this point, all of them have been played at least once. We play so many shows that we don't really like holding back our material live, especially in this musical-ADD age. So if we're working on a new song that we're liking, and we feel it's ready to play live, we play it. That way, we can experience the live energy and see how the song actually plays with a live crowd. And typically, our songs will develop after a few performances. The thing is, you can get all the parts together in practice, but once you play it live, you find out what that song actually "is" and how it affects people. Because, you know, music is communication, and when you create a song, it communicates one thing in practice, but when you expand that setting to an excited crowd in an exciting place, you end up with a different result. Just like delivering a speech to one person vs. 1,000, you're going to say things with different emphases based on your audience, setting and mood. Sometime we'll play a new song and it goes exactly as expected, and then other times, the jam section emits an emotion that is not what we planned for initially, just based off of the energy of a particular crowd. So we prefer to test our songs live and experience the feedback before laying it down for good in the studio. That way, we can embellish the parts that resonate with our fans. As a result, all of the songs off Pleasure have natural live energy injected into the studio versions.
Click here to pre-order your copy of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong's new abum, Pleasure.
Photo by Brady Cooling Photography
Over the years, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park has become the home to many of the nation's most anticipated annual music festivals. What is it that differentiates Suwannee from other festival sites and makes it so special? Do you feel the atmosphere has a direct effect on this music?
Greg: Oh definitely...everyone talks about The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park the same. The rumors are always true. Just like any major city that I've heard a lot of buzz about, such as Asheville, North Carolina, Burlington, Vermont, the entire state of Colorado...typically when hear great things about a place, you go there and feel the magic right away. The same goes for Suwannee, for so many reasons, but primarily, it's like...imagine the perfect set up for a festival, with an awesome amphitheater stage where everyone can see the music amongst tropical trees, artists and fans are hanging together, there's swimming available, and it's warm.... And then, add like...I don't know...a sheet of Dr. Seuss' best acid in terms of aesthetics, with drooping Spanish moss hanging over picturesque ponds, with lit up swans floating in the water... Plus there's a mysterious and legendary black river with black water running through it...a common site for cliff jumpers... the intrigue never ends.
And then on top of all of that, you're in Florida in early March, so anyone who has travelled from outside of the Southeast like us is thrilled to be walking around in shorts and t-shirts in the middle of what should be snowy weather.
Plus, AURA does such a good job of booking up-and-coming bands, and they are the same bands we run into at different festivals and in clubs year round. All friends. So we're surrounded by amazing people who are also experiencing a happy break from the weather in a magical, almost nonsensical festival site. There's just too much beauty to explore. I still haven't experienced all of its amenities, and this will be my third time down there.
Watch Pigeons Playing Ping Pong perform "Julia" at AURA 2014 here:
You guys are scheduled to play at 6:45-8PM on Saturday night at the Vibe Tent. How does this band go about determining the setlist for a major festival set vs. any other night on tour?
Greg: We love taking festivals from the daytime to the nighttime. It is the best. I mean, I love headlining and playing late night too, but it's really interesting to experience a sunset while you're playing. You can literally see the crowd's mood change from daytime smiles to nighttime raging and you tailor your setlist to accentuate that experience. That moment of nightfall is always great visually, but it's also a very unique musical experience that emits some serious natural energy.
And one thing that we focus on is putting on a different show every time. We work hard to consistently brew up something special and new for our crowd, and continue to push ourselves to create new transitions, bust out new covers and teases and continue to keep it fresh. Plus, we have a ton of friends in the AURA family, so there's a good chance that we'll get some help from our musical friends. I wouldn't miss this one...
This year marks the 7th Annual AURA Music & Arts Festival. You guys understand the amount of time and effort required to execute a successful weekend festival, as your 7th annual festival Domefest proves. What are some of the most important factors in establishing and growing a successful music festival?
Greg: It's key to build a good team around you and delegate responsibility, because you simply can't run a festival by yourself. Our guitarist Jeremy Schon and I can work every day for 6-12 months a year planning out every single detail of Domefest, but once the weekend is upon us, we couldn't pull it off without our team of go-getters. This year, we'll have around 40 staff and 60 volunteers, and no one can slack off for a second if we want to continue to put on the a smooth and epic event that people have grown to love. Fortunately, we're surrounded by an amazingly supportive community of people who give Domefest their all each year.
Click here to sign up to be a volunteer at Domefest 2016
Beyond that, we focus on fostering a fun and easy-going experience for our attendees and bands. Having toured the country for years, we know how important it is for bands to feel comfortable at festivals during the long summer. We model our festival after what we look for in hospitality as touring musicians, as well as festival attendees. Musicians and fans can enjoy some mountain air and new music side-by-side in a hassle-free environment, which our fans have grown to appreciate in the age of a million festivals. Domefest is a little more laid back and grassroots than most festivals these days. There isn't much separation between where the artists and fans camp and chill. It's really free flowing, and I've felt similar vibes at AURA the past two years. Fans and bands seeing new music together. That's what it's all about.
Watch Pigeons Playing Ping Pong perform "F.U." at AURA 2014 here:
This year's lineup features a notably diverse variety of the festival scene's most exciting groups. What do you think this lineup says about the depth of this music scene in 2016?
Greg: AURA always books the best up-and-comers and top headliners in the jam scene. For years, I always noticed that their lineups were on the pulse and I wanted to be part of it. The lineup is always comprised of bands who are just down to have a good time, no prima donnas or anything like that. Everyone just enjoys a winter vacation in Florida while getting their name out there.
I mean, from top to bottom, you have The Disco Biscuits, who have been having a good time since they started, and then every band who would be totally fine with having a career similar to The Disco Biscuits' in 10 years, with the exception of a few acts who are dominating their own paths, like multiple Grammy Award winning Snarky Puppy, the incredible songwriters of ALO, and then of course the globally successful Thievery Corporation. And I think AURA has hand-picked some of the best up-and-comers that will lead the future of the jam scene. I'm talking about Turkuaz, The Main Squeeze, hopefully us, Aqueous...I think that every band on AURA's lineup deserves to be there and I can't wait to see them all lay it down in the swamp!
DomeFest will take place from May 19th - May 21st on Fort Royale Farm in Bedford, PA. Tickets are currently $60, but prices will increase to $70 on Tuesday, March 1st. This year's lineup features three nights of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, as well as sets from Big Something, Aqueous, Broccoli Samurai, Mister F, and many more. Click here to purchase your tickets today!
All Good Music Festival Has Come To An End February 24, 2016 09:32
After nearly 20 years running, organizers of All Good Music & Campout have announced the retirement of the highly anticipated annual event. The announcement was made early Wednesday morning via the festival's official Facebook page. All Good has been a mainstay in the festival scene since it's inception in 1997, hosting the likes of Furthur, The Allman Brothers Band, Primus, Gov't Mule, moe., Cake, and so many others. We've included the official statement from All Good Presents below.
Win Free Tickets To See Pink Talking Fish At WorkPlay Theatre (Weds. 3/2) February 23, 2016 17:00
Live & Listen is excited to announce that we are teaming up with our friends at WorkPlay in Birmingham, AL for multiple ticket giveaways this Spring and Summer. Next up is one of the hottest bands on the jam/festival scene, Pink Talking Fish, who brings their extensive national tour to Birmingham, AL on Wednesday, March 2nd. See below for complete details on how you can win a free pair of tickets to the show.
Pink Talking Fish: Bio
Pink Talking Fish is a hybrid tribute fusion act that takes the music from three of the world's most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. See below for details on our exclusive ticket giveaway. Pink Floyd, The Talking Heads and Phish are all more than just bands... they are phenomenons. Their creations have artistically inspired people and their mindblowing live performances have brought people together to form a special sense of community around the love for their favorite band.
Although the music from each act is different, Pink Talking Fish has discovered that fusing the material together creates an amazing story. The epic emotion of Pink Floyd.... The funky, danceable layerings of The Talking Heads.... The multitude of styles, unique compositional structures and pure fun of Phish.... to merge these three into one gives music lovers a special experience.
Pink Talking Fish features Eric Gould on bass, Richard James on keyboards, Zack Burwick on drums and Dave Brunyak on guitar. This is a band created by musicians who love the music of these acts. It's purpose is to heighten people's passion for this music by creating something fresh and exciting for fans.
Discovering connections is part of the fun: Pink Floyd's "On The Run" seamlessly fitting in the middle of the composition of Phish's "You Enjoy Myself". Perfectly placing Phish's "Sand" into the groove of The Talking Head's "Slippery People". Segued collections from all three acts such as Run Like Hell > Making Flippy Floppy > Piper > Run Like Hell or Mike's Song > Have A Cigar > Once In A Lifetime > Weekapaug Groove. These ideas are the spirit behind Pink Talking Fish.
We have one pair of tickets to giveaway, and we will announce a winner at 3:00 PM CST on Friday (2/26). The winner's name (+1 guest) will be placed on the list at Will Call at WorkPlay on Friday night.
Photo by Karl WcWherter Photography
How the contest works....
1: 'Like' this post directly on our Facebook page.
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4: The winner will be announced on our Facebook page on Friday (2/26) at 3:00 PM CST.
Watch Pink Talking Fish's "Time" > "Ghost" > "Psycho Killer" from Wannee 2015
Video by skip2eight
Steely Dan and Steve Winwood Announce Joint U.S. Summer Tour February 22, 2016 14:24
Steely Dan and Steve Winwood are teaming up for a joint U.S. summer tour that will will visit 23 cities. It includes a June 18 date at the Hollywood Bowl, which opens the historic Los Angeles venue’s 2016 season and also features the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. The summer tour will be preceded by a 7-city spring tour by Steely Dan that includes an April 22 show at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Here are the dates for Steely Dan’s spring tour and for its joint summer tour with Winwood. The ticket on-sale date for most of the concerts appears at the end of each listing. Tickets for some, but not all, of the concerts will go on sale at livenation.com and ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at (800) 745-3000.
Dates with Steve Winwood begin on June 7th in Cincinnati.
Steely Dan Spring Tour
Monday, April 18 Port Chester, NY Capitol Theatre * Feb. 26 @12PM
Tuesday, April 19 Port Chester, NY Capitol Theatre * Feb. 26 @12PM
Friday, April 22 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival * On sale now
Sunday, April 24 Birmingham, AL Legacy Arena at the BJCC * Feb. 26 @12PM
Wednesday, April 27 Wallingford, CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre * Feb. 26 @10AM
Friday, April 29 Niagara Falls, NY Seneca Niagara Events Center * Feb. 26 @12PM
Saturday, April 30 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Event Center * Feb. 26 @10AM
Steely Dan, with Steve Winwood
Tuesday, June 7 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center Mar. 4 @10AM
Wednesday, June 8 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre Mar. 4 @ 10AM
Friday, June 10 New Buffalo, MI Four Winds Casino Resort Mar. 4 @11AM
Saturday, June 11 Chicago, IL FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Mar. 3 @ 10AM
Monday, June 13 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre Feb. 27 @ 10AM
Tuesday, June 14 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre Feb. 26 @ 10AM
Thursday, June 16 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre Feb. 26 @10AM
Saturday, June 18 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl * May 1
Sunday, June 19 Las Vegas, NV The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Feb. 26 @ 10AM
Wednesday, June 22 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center Feb. 26 @ 12PM
Friday, June 23 Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre Mar. 4 @ 11AM
Saturday, June 25 Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena Feb. 26 @ 10AM
Sunday, June 26 Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheatre Mar. 19 @10AM
Wednesday, June 29 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre Mar. 4 @10AM
Thursday, June 30 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre Mar. 4 @10AM
Saturday, July 2 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Mar. 4 @10AM
Sunday, July 3 Camden, NJ BB&T Pavilion Mar. 4 @12PM
Wednesday, July 6 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center Feb. 26 @10AM
Thursday, July 7 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center Mar. 4 @10AM
Saturday, July 9 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Feb. 27 @10AM
Sunday, July 10 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center Feb. 29 @10AM
Tuesday, July 12 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live Mar. 11 @ 10AM
Wednesday, July 13 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater Mar. 5 @ 10AM
- * Denotes show without Steve Winwood
Paul Simon Announces North American Spring & Summer Tour February 22, 2016 13:37
Press Release via PaulSimon.com
Paul Simon has just announced 31 shows across North America this Spring/Summer, beginning with his headline appearance at Jazz Fest in New Orleans on April 29. The tour will also visit Canada, before wrapping up June 30 in Forest Hills, NY.
For a complete list of Paul Simon tour dates, see the list below. Exclusive VIP Packages will be available HERE through SLO Tix. For all ticketing details and on-sale dates, head over to Paul Simon's Official Website.
American Express pre-sales will be available beginning Monday 2/22 at 10am local time in the following cities — Atlanta, GA; Woodinville, WA; Berkeley, CA; Philadelphia, PA; and Forest Hills, NY. Amex pre-sale for Los Angeles, CA at Hollywood Bowl will begin Tuesday 3/1.
Paul Simon Tour Dates:
April 29 New Orleans, LA—Jazz Fest
May 1 TBD
May 3 Atlanta, GA—Fox Theatre
May 4 Birmingham, AL—BJCC Concert Hall
May 6 Tulsa, OK—Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
May 7 Thackerville, OK—Winstar Casino
May 8 Dallas, TX—AT&T Performing Arts Center
May 10 Austin, TX—Bass Concert Hall
May 11 Austin, TX—Bass Concert Hall
May 14 Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
May 15 Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
May 18 Des Moines, IA—Civic Center
May 19 Lincoln, NE—Pinewood Bowl Theater
May 20 Denver, CO—Bellco Theatre
May 22 Salt Lake City, UT—Maverick Center
May 23 Boise, ID—Botanical Gardens
May 25 Portland, OR—Schnitzer Concert Hall
May 26 Vancouver, BC—Queen Elizabeth Theatre
May 28 Woodinville, WA—Chateau St. Michelle
May 29 Woodinville, WA—Chateau St. Michelle
June 1 Los Angeles, CA—Hollywood Bowl
June 3 Berkeley, CA—Greek Theatre
June 5 Santa Barbara, CA—Santa Barbara Bowl
June 11 Kansas City, MO—Starlight
June 12 St. Louis, MO—Fox Theatre
June 14 Minneapolis, MN—Orpheum Theatre
June 18 TBD
June 19 Rochester Hills, MI—Meadow Brook
June 21 Toronto, ON—Sony Centre
June 22 Montreal, QC—Place Des Arts
June 24 Boston, MA—Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
June 25 Philadelphia, PA—Mann Center
June 27 TBD
June 28 TBD
June 30 Forest Hills, NY—Forest Hills Tennis Stadium
Widespread Panic Plays All Originals At Mobile's Civic Center Theater February 18, 2016 13:25
Set 1: A of D, Holden Oversoul > Bear’s Gone Fishin’ > Pilgrims, You Got Yours, The Poorhouse of Positive Thinking, This Part of Town, Angels Don’t Sing The Blues, Pleas > Imitation Leather Shoes (71 mins)
Set 2: Steven’s Cat, Little Lilly > Hatfield > Surprise Valley > Tie Your Shoes > Surprise Valley, Fishwater > Drums > Drums & Bass > Fishwater, Old Joe, Blackout Blues (88 mins)
Encore: Contentment Blues, Vacation (17 mins)
Watch one of the countless guitar solos from Jimmy Herring here:
Phish, Ween, My Morning Jacket Will Headline 2016 Lockn' Festival February 17, 2016 10:44
The 2016 festival lineups continue to roll in, and just when we thought that New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival or The Peach Music Festival might boast the season's most exciting lineup, LOCKN' Festival comes in and drops a bomb on us today. This year's LOCKN' will feature Phish, Ween, and My Morning Jacket as the initial headliners.
Phish will make their only festival appearance of 2016 with a two-night, four-set slot at the jam-centric camping event. Ween, fresh off a trio of sold-out reunion shows, will perform on two nights, including a set directly before Phish on Friday, the 26th.
Lockn' 2016, which takes place on Oak Ridge farm in Arrington, VA, will also feature a two-night stint from Joe Russo's Almost Dead and individual sets from Charles Bradley, Gary Clark Jr. Umphrey's McGee, White Denim, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Brandi Carlile, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Keller's Grateful Gospel, Keller's Grateful Grass, Lettuce, Turkuaz, Twiddle and Vulfpeck. More artists will be announced soon.
General admission tickets, VIP tickets, camping passes, RV passes, and hotel packages go on sale Friday, February 19th at 12:00 PM EST.
McLovins with Hayley Jane & The Primates: Toad's Place - New Haven, CT - Sat. 3/26 February 16, 2016 12:53
Lotus Brings The Funk To Atlanta's Tabernacle February 14, 2016 14:49
Photo by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
Philadelphia-based, electro-funk band, Lotus, continued their highly anticipated run through the Southeast on Saturday night, stopping at one of the regions greatest venues, The Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA. This would be the band's first Atlanta show since February of 2015, when they were touring with Connecticut-based funk outfit Kung Fu. Saturday night brought a slightly different feel, with support from Marc Brownstein of The Disco Biscuits, who was performing a solo DJ set. Additional support came from Michael Menert & The Pretty Fantastics, which featured dj/producer Menert and his latest touring band. Lotus took the stage around 11:00 PM EST, bringing two hours of non-stop, raging funk to a rowdy Atlanta crowd.
We've included a full photo recap, with select video clips, from last nights show below. Do yourself a favor and keep a close eye on Lotus in 2016!
Complete Setlist: Lotus - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle - 02.13.16
Set: Intro to a Cell, Basin to Benin, Flower > C# > 1/2 > Spaghetti > F# > B > Sunrain, Cold Facts, Ashcon, Inspector Norse, It's All Clear > Gm > Expired Slang, Behind Midwest, Eats the Light
Encore: What Did I Do Wrong?
Watch two more segments from Lotus at The Tabernacle here:
Photos by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
Widespread Panic Calls On John Keane For Round Two In Athens February 11, 2016 20:14
After a heavy-hitting Tuesday night at The Classic Center, Widespread Panic was back for round two of their 30th anniversary run in their stomping grounds of Athens, Georgia. Known for hosting many of the band's most revered performances, there was little to no doubt that Wednesday night would be another classic from the hometown heroes. "Sell Sell" kicked off the first set and the band never looked back from there. Next up was "Chainsaw City," an old school Jerry Joseph tune which hadn't surfaced since last year's Lockn' Festival. John "JoJo" Hermann got warmed up quickly with "Blackout Blues," before the band slowed things down with "Christmas Katie." Duane Trucks (drums) and Sonny Ortiz (percussion) picked up the tempo and carried the jam into "Travelin' Light," one of the many J.J. Cale classics that this band has made famous over the years. Hermann took over once again for "One Arm Steve," one that's nearly impossible not to sing along with. The "Pigeons" that would follow lit a spark under the rowdy Athens crowd, before long time friend/producer John Keane joined the band on acoustic guitar for Vic Chesnutt's "Degenerate." Keane then picked up an electric guitar and stuck around for a rousing take on Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth" that sent the venue into an absolute frenzy, while bringing set one to a close.
Watch a segment from "Pigeons" here:
As the second set began, it became apparent that Athens had not seen the last of Keane. While most expected set two to kick off in raging fashion, the band took a more mellow approach as they busted out "Fishing" for the first time since March of 2014 (with the exception of a private acoustic recording at TRI Studios in April of 2014). Keane remained on stage as the band busted out "This Cruel Thing" for the first time since The Wood Tour (01.29.12). He then sat down behind the pedal steel guitar for "City of Dreams." The energy kicked up a notch as the band ripped into "Holden Oversoul," which featured a lengthy jam before perhaps the most flawless segue of the week into "All Time Low." One of the bands newer tunes, "Steven's Cat," was up next, and "North" wasn't far behind. Hermann took the lead on the jam out of "North" before "Greta" nearly blew the roof off of The Classic Center. Trucks and Ortiz went to work yet again on a lengthy, emotion-filled "Drums," with Dave Schools (bass) laying down some heavy bombs early on. The rest of the band then surfaced for a solid jam on "Saint Ex." Keane reappeared behind the pedal steel for "Don't Be Denied," followed by a rocking "Mr. Soul" that wrapped up the second set. The initial encore of "Ain't Life Grand" could have easily concluded the evening, but the decision to tack on "Fishwater" could not have provided a more perfect ending to the band's two-night stand in Athens.
Setlist:
Widespread Panic | Athens, Georgia
Set 1 : Sell Sell, Chainsaw City, Blackout Blues, Christmas Katie > Travelin' Light, One Arm Steve, Pigeons, Degenerate, For What It's Worth
Set 2 : Fishing, This Cruel Thing, City of Dreams, Holden Oversoul > Jam > All Time Low, Steven's Cat, North, Greta > Drums & Bass > Drums > Saint Ex, Don't Be Denied, Mr Soul
{E}Ain't Life Grand, Fishwater
Widespread Panic's Winter Tour has only just begun, so stay tuned to the band's official website and Facebook page for all details on future shows.
Widespread Panic Celebrates 30 Years In Athens February 10, 2016 11:57
Set 1 : Imitation Leather Shoes, Tall Boy, I'm Not Alone, Party At Your Mama's House > Stop Breakin' Down Blues, Bear's Gone Fishin' > Surprise Valley > You Got Yours > Climb To Safety
Set 2 : Good People, Cotton Was King, Aunt Avis, Rebirtha, Driving Song > Space Wrangler > Driving Song > Second Skin > Drums & Bass > Drums > Cease Fire > Jamais Vu (The World Has Changed), Papa Legba
{E} Honky Red, Tail Dragger
Widespread Panic Confirms Duane Trucks Has Replaced Drummer Todd Nance February 9, 2016 16:20
News reported via JamBase.com
Just last week, Widespread Panic drummer and founding member Todd Nance rejoined the band for the band's annual destination event, Panic en la Playa. Nance had taken a 16-month hiatus from touring with the band for personal reasons, while Hard Working Americans drummer Duane Trucks had been filling in during his absence. It appears that Panic en la Playa may have been Nance's final run with the band, as Widespread Panic reps have confirmed this afternoon that “Duane will be the drummer for Widespread Panic moving forward. Todd will not be on stage this evening.”
Trucks is no stranger to the Widespread Panic scene, having filled in on drums since October of 2014 and also played drums on the band's most recent album, Street Dogs. Trucks musical roots run deep as he is the nephew of The Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks, and the younger brother of acclaimed slide guitarist Derek Trucks. Widespread Panic plays their first of two 30th anniversary shows at The Classic Center in Athens, GA on Tuesday night.
We wish Todd Nance nothing but the best moving forward and thank him for the countless memories he provided over the years.
Live & Listen Presents: Bird Dog Jubilee at Aisle 5 - Atlanta - Wednesday, March 16th February 8, 2016 13:29
Live & Listen is pleased to announce that we have teamed up with our friends at Aisle 5 in Atlanta for a show with local favorites, Bird Dog Jubilee, on Wednesday, March 16th at 8:00 PM EST. Bird Dog Jubilee has recently drawn large crowds at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta, and we couldn't be more excited to be a part of the band's first show at Aisle 5. Doors will open at 8:00 PM and advance tickets can be purchased for $8/ea by visiting Aisle 5's official website. Limited tickets will be available at the door for $10/ea.
Bird Dog Jubilee is a four-piece southern jam band from Atlanta, GA whose sound blends classic and psychedelic rock with a touch of the blues. Formed in early 2014 playing private parties and outdoor festivals, they quickly developed their own style through different influences. Bird Dog Jubilee’s use of musical improvisation and blend of musical genres sets them apart from what you see on stage today. Inspired by The Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, The Band, and Phish, Bird Dog Jubilee has crafted their own unique sound with catchy lyrics, intricate guitar riffs, and crunchy jams. Always playing a different set and using different theatrics, they will keep you begging for more.
Bird Dog Jubilee is
RJ Fyfe (guitar/vocals)
Adam Berry (bass)
Frank Burford (drums)
William Boyd (keyboards)
Win Free Tickets To See Anders Osborne At Workplay Bham (Friday 2/12) February 8, 2016 12:27
Photo by ShowLove Media
Live & Listen is excited to announce that we are teaming up with our friends at WorkPlay in Birmingham, AL for multiple ticket giveaways this Spring/Summer. First up is one of our favorite New Orleans-based artists, Anders Osborne. Anders is bringing his 2016 North American Tour to WorkPlay this Friday night (February 12th) with support from Amy Helm & The Handsome Strangers. We have one pair of tickets to giveaway, and we will announce a winner at 3:00 PM CST on Wednesday (2/10). The winner's name (+1 guest) will be placed on the list at Will Call at WorkPlay on Friday night.
How the contest works....
1: 'Like' this post directly on our Facebook page.
2: Share this post directly from our Facebook page. Make sure your privacy settings are set to 'Public' so we can see that you shared the post.
3: Tag a friend who you would like to take to the show in the comments on our Facebook page.
4: The winner will be announced on our Facebook page on Wednesday (2/10) at 3:00 PM CST.
Watch Anders Osborne perform "Got Your Heart" / "I've Got A Woman" at the Bluebird Theatre here:
Dead & Company Announces 2016 Summer Tour Dates February 8, 2016 07:18
Dead & Company, the newly formed supergroup combining Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, & Bill Kreutzmann with John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, & Jeff Chimenti, will officially keep on truckin' through the summer of 2016. The band announced their summer tour dates early Monday morning, starting off in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 10, before making their way to Citi Field in New York (6/25 - 6/26), Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado (7/02 - 7/03) and Fenway Park in Boston (7/15 - 7/16). Dates announced run through July 16 though a July 4 concert has not yet been specified. The band is also scheduled to play two sets at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival (Sat. June 10 or Sun. June 11th).
Tickets through Live Nation go on sale starting Friday, February 12 at 10 a.m. A presale is scheduled for Tuesday, February 9 at 10 a.m via DeadandCompany.com.
Dead & Company 2016 Summer Tour Dates:
Fri Jun 10 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
Thu Jun 16 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
Fri Jun 17 Noblesville, IN Klipsch Music Center
Mon Jun 20 Camden, NJ BB&T Pavilion
Tue Jun 21 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Thu Jun 23 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
Sat Jun 25 Flushing, NY Citi Field**
Sun Jun 26 Flushing, NY Citi Field**
Tue Jun 28 Hartford, CT Xfinity Theatre
Sat Jul 02 Boulder, CO Folsom Field**
Sun Jul 03 Boulder, CO Folsom Field**
Thu Jul 07 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
Sat Jul 09 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Sun Jul 10 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Wed Jul 13 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion
Fri Jul 15 Boston, MA Fenway Park**
Sat Jul 16 Boston, MA Fenway Park**
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, unless noted **.
Watch Dead & Company perform "Help On The Way" > "Slipknot" from their American Express UNSTAGED show here:
Phish Announces 2016 Summer Tour Dates February 5, 2016 13:22
Press Release via Phish.com
The dates are here! Phish's 2016 Summer Tour begins on June 22 with the band's first concert in the Twin Cities since 2000, and culminates with its sixth year of summer-ending shows in September at Dick's Sporting Good Park in Commerce City, CO. The tour will include the band's first appearances at Chicago's storied Wrigley Field, as well as returns to Saratoga Performing Arts Center, The Mann, and The Gorge Amphitheater.
An online ticket request period is currently underway at http://tickets.phish.com and will end Sunday, February 21st at 11:59pm ET. Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning Thursday, February 25th. Ticketing details are available at http://phish.com/
Phish Summer 2016 Tour Dates:
06/22 Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
06/24 Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
06/25 Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
06/26 Klipsch Music Center, Noblesville, IN
06/28 The Mann Center, Philadelphia, PA
06/29 The Mann Center, Philadelphia, PA
07/01 Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
07/02 Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
07/03 Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
07/07 Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, ME
07/08 Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA
07/09 Xfinity Theatre, Hartford, CT
07/10 Lakeview Amphitheater, Syracuse, NY
07/15 Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA
07/16 Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA
07/18 Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
07/19 Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
07/20 Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
07/22 The Forum, Inglewood, CA
07/23 Sleep Train Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
09/02 Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO
09/03 Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO
09/04 Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, CO
Watch Phish perform "Weekapaug Groove" > "Whats The Use?" > "Weekapaug Groove" on 12.30.15 here:
Dead & Company To Play The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon On February 18th February 5, 2016 10:25
Dead & Company, the newly formed supergroup combining Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, & Bill Kreutzmann with John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, & Jeff Chimenti, is headed to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, February 18th. Drummer Mickey Hart confirmed the date on Tuesday. The episode will be a part of the show's week long stint at it's original home in Los Angeles. Other guests on this episode include Vince Vaughn and Ryan Seacrest. Stay tuned to as we expect to see Summer Tour dates from Dead & Company in the very near future.
Watch Dead & Company's entire Halloween show at Madison Square Garden here:
Celebrate Keller Williams' Birthday With Our Top 10 K-Dub Jams February 4, 2016 15:53
