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Folks checking out Turkuaz this week will find a slightly modified band: front-man, guitarist and co-founder Dave Brandwein has been sidelined with either a tendon or nerve issue that has affected his right hand since the band’s May 2 date at Howlin’ Wolf during New Orleans Jazz Fest. Turkuaz is bringing close friend and Dopapod keyboardist, Eli Winderman, in to fill out Turkuaz’s normally very big sound.

Much to the excitement of Captain Beefheart fans worldwide, on April 28th Gonzo Multimedia released on CD a rare live recording of the Captain in concert at Harpo's in Detroit, Michigan on Dec. 11, 1980! Don Van Vliet (born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American musician, singer-songwriter, artist and poet known by the stage name Captain Beefheart.

New Orleans’ super-group, New Orleans Suspects, featuring members of legendary veteran touring acts The Radiators and The Neville Bros., will headline Washington Park Grille's 20th Anniversary Bash on Saturday, May 24th.

The soulful blues-rock 4-piece Arc & Stones announce today they will release their sophomore EP As You Were on June 10th.While only their second release since forming, this young Nashville-by-way-of-Brooklyn band has already been touring in direct support of the legendary rock band,KANSAS.

The Heavy Pets have released Rags and Aces, the second in a series of self-­‐produced EPs they have been working on amidst their rigorous tour schedule.

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds is an eight-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul. The band is led by Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow), whose astoundingly powerful voice and sly demeanor make for a spellbinding presence onstage. She is backed by the mighty force of The Dirty Birds, a flock of seven men who masterfully lay down thundering grooves and soaring melodies.

The fascination continues this summer with Hot Tuna as they tour around The States performing their music with appeal and alluring passion. Or please come sit back with them in the gently rolling hills of the Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp as they explain their thoughts on music, and perform at the Fur Peace Live Concert events with their friends who come to stay and play at Fur Peace Ranch in Pomeroy, Ohio.

We had a successful KICKSTARTER campaign that raised us $1000 for travel expenses and we announced the Kickoff show of the Dos Garcia mini tour. It is Friday May 2 at The Ballroom at Outerspace in Hamden CT. The tour will continue to Coatesville, PA on May 3 at the Ragescape Music Festival and then on to Ardmore on May 4 at The Ardmore Music Hall.Xtra Ticket (featuring Dave A'Bear from Melvin Seals and JGB) & The Garcia Project are teaming up for a special run of shows in May! Both bands will play on the same nights!

Future roots quartet The Boston Boys announce the release of their third EP, “Idea of Love” on May 20, 2014.  They will play Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 in NYC on Friday, May 23 at 8:00 PM in support.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.