With three-day passes to the 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival (PMF) sold out, single-day tickets are going fast. Don’t miss out on three outstanding days in Chicago’s Union Park (July 15th-17th) with the most dynamic and forward-looking lineup of any festival in the country. This year's lineup includes TV on the Radio, Animal Collective, Fleet Foxes, Guided By Voices, Neko Case, Das Racist, EMA, DJ Shadow, G-Side, No Age, Superchunk, How To Dress Well, OFWGKTA, and many more! Full lineup is below and tickets can be purchased here.

In addition to providing a rewarding experience to music fans, PMF takes its responsibility to the environment seriously, and we encourage our audience, musicians, and vendors to do the same.  Last year, PMF recycled 42% of waste by weight (10 tons), and this year, the goal is to break 50%. The following are some steps we’re taking to ensure that our environmental “footprint” is as small as possible.

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Recycling

Managing waste is a very important part of any large gathering, and PMF has put together a comprehensive recycling program to limit what we waste. This year, the Pitchfork Music Festival is excited to introduce a brand new organics recycling initiative, a program that will enable food vendors to send any food waste generated at the festival to composting facilities, rather than to landfill. Our recycling crew works with all of our vendors to help them recycle as much as possible, but we need YOUR help as well!!

If you come to PMF, please recycle your plastic cups and bottles, along with any cans and paper you come across.  We will have more recycling receptacles than ever this year, and your participation is greatly appreciated!

Biking, Walking, and Public Transportation

We're happy to announce an enhanced bike parking area under the Chicago Reader's Biker Villager. Free, secure bicycle parking will be available at the south end of the festival site, which will aid in reducing traffic congestion. We encourage you to bike, walk, or take the bus or train to and from the festival.  For folks coming from the Chicago area, please visit the following to plan your trip:

www.transitchicago.com, www.pacebus.com, www.metrarail.com

If you are traveling from outside Chicago, please consider using a bus or train for your journey:

www.amtrak.com, www.greyhound.com, www.megabus.com

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Sustainable Power

All power for the festival comes from biodiesel fuel, which is cleaner than normal diesel fuel and reduces demand for oil.  For more information on this energy resource, please visit www.biodiesel.org. The festival will also be providing hybrid vehicles for festival and artist transport.

Carbon Offsets

The nature of an international music festival creates the need for a LOT of travel.  All the plane, train, van, and car miles that bring bands and fans from around the globe contribute significantly to the pressing problem of climate change. One way to fight this is to purchase “carbon offsets” that help fund actual projects that reduce emissions causing climate change. Individuals, companies, and other groups can buy these carbon offsets.

PMF Artist Offsets

This year, we are buying carbon offsets to cover the travel of all our musicians.  Please consider purchasing your own!

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The 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival Lineup:

FRIDAY

Animal Collective

Neko Case

Guided By Voices

Thurston Moore

Battles

James Blake

Das Racist

Curren$y

tUnE-yArDs

Gatekeeper

EMA

SATURDAY

Fleet Foxes

DJ Shadow

The Dismemberment Plan

Destroyer

No Age

Gang Gang Dance

Zola Jesus

Twin Shadow

Toro Y Moi

Cold Cave

Wild Nothing

OFF!

G-Side

Woods

Sun Airway

Julianna Barwick

Chrissy Murderbot feat. MC ZULU

SUNDAY

TV on the Radio

Cut Copy

Deerhunter

Superchunk

Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti

OFWGKTA

HEALTH

Kurt Vile and the Violators

Yuck

The Fresh & Onlys

Radio Dept.

Baths

Kylesa

Shabazz Palaces

Twin Sister

How to Dress Well

Darkstar

SK&F plays next weekend in Colorado from June 3rd through June 5th and in California on July 14th& 15th .

Featuring Bobby Vega with Kyle Hollingsworth and Wally Ingram, the three-night run at Quixotes True Blue in Denver also has Ray White's Psychedelic Car Wash featuring Fareed Haque on the bill.

In July, SK&F featuring Bobby Vega returns to the Bay Area with two feature performances at the newly restored Uptown Theatre in Napa (July 14th) and at the Great American Music Hall (July 15th).

Pre-sale fanclub tickets for Uptown Theatre available TODAY (reserved seats, front/middle orchestra)

TICKETS on sale now for Great American Music Hall.

DOWNLOAD SK&F SHOW from 3.12.11 in Sebastopol, CA

Visit kimock.com for more info.

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Steve Kimock was thrilled to be a part of Bob Weir's world premiere HD webcast on Friday, May 13th, live from TRI Studios. Click image below for a recent clip of outakes of backstage and live footage, brought to you by TRI Studios.

Check out an interview with Kimock regarding his awesome experience at TRI and more!

Wavy Gravy is turning 75 this year, and you're invited to his party!

Wavy Gravy will host a benefit concert for SEVA, tomorrow Friday May 27th at the Beacon Theatre in New York. Kimock had a blast playing Wavy's west coast party with ZERO, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Chris Robinson, and many others (see photos).

The NYC show will feature a legendary lineup of musicians,performing alone and together, including Jackson Browne, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Allison Moorer, Bruce Hornsby, Dr. John, Jorma Kaukonen, Steve Kimock, Buffy Sainte-Marie and surprise guests.

BUY TICKETS

For more information visit www.seva.org/wavygravy

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Join us for the ultimate musical adventure at sea! Cabins on sale now for JamCruise 10. We can't wait to see you on the ship!

JAMCRUISE.COM.

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Adventuring through Europe in June & July, ending with a run of shows in Germany with old friend Billy Goodman. Looking forward to hanging with friends and fans in Bavaria and the Black Forest!

Saturday, June 25th, 2011 BIERMICHEL | Auenheimer Straße 11, 77694 Kehl on the Rhine 20:30 uhr |more info: 07851 3765 www.biermichel.de

Thursday, June 30th, 2011
JAZZHAUS HEIDELBERG | Leyergasse 69117 Heidelberg 20:30 uhr |more info: 06221 5818500 www.jazzhaus-hd.de *Billy Goodman with Steve Kimock, Steff Bollack and Marco Klein

Friday, July 1st, 2011 & Saturday, July 2nd
WEISSES ROSS | 91586 Immeldorf 21 uhr |more info: 09827-223 www.immeldorf.com

Sunday, July 3rd, 2011
TURNING POINT | Herrenwies 24, 76596 Forbach 20:30 uhr
more info: 07226 406 www.herrenwies.de/turning%20point.htm

Vail Soul Music Fest, happening August 19-20-21, 2011 at Ford Amphitheater in the majestic mountains of Vail, Colorado, today announces its artist lineup.

Four time Grammy nominee, Ledisi, soul royalty Lalah Hathaway, and genre-bending Cuban singer-songwriter Alex Cuba top the bill during three days and two nights of music. Additional artists include British slam-champion poet and Floetry co-founder Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart, soul revival golden boy Ryan Shaw, and - back by popular demand - mighty R&B singer Liv Warfield, among many others. The full day-by-day lineup is included below. Additional performers will be announced soon for the 2nd annual Vail Soul Music Fest on August 19-20-21 at Ford Amphitheater.

Anticipated by those in the know as the only-of-its-kind in the country, Vail Soul Music Fest is an authentic and stirring celebration of a rich and vibrant international music genre. Offering a hand-picked mix of emerging and established artists - from the greatest R&B legends to ballad hit-makers to conscious hip-hop to neo soul artists from around the world – Vail Soul Music Fest is the face of the modern, multicultural soul revival. Vail Soul Music Fest is bringing the story of soul music back to the people, and it feels oh so good.

“The Vail Soul Music Fest is a sanctuary for national and international soul music artists and fans,“ says Soul Music Festival producer Rhonda July. “By celebrating soul music and lifestyle, which is the inspiration for so many popular American art forms, Vail Soul Music Fest hopes to preserve the authenticity and relevance of the genre, and nurture its always-evolving and ever-important role in music and culture. It’s an exciting time for soul music, and we’re making sure people have the opportunity to experience it and be part of the movement.”

Indeed, Soul music’s stories of heart, truth, and transparency are more universal now than ever before. In this spirit, Vail Soul Music Fest is more than just a music event; it’s the ultimate soul experience. In addition to some of the best performers in the genre, Vail Soul Music Fest features three days and two nights of soulful cultural experiences including Youth Day Music and Mentoring, a “Soul Studio” featuring artist “Talk Back” sessions hosted by African American scholar Adam Bradley, a Spa and Fashion Sanctuary at Aria Spa at Vail Cascade Resort, fan favorite the “Soul Stroll,” where participating bars and clubs along Vail’s Main Street are transformed to represent each decade of soul music and lifestyle, and much more. Stay tuned for full details on Vail Soul Music Fest’s many unique experiences and offerings and visit www.vailsoulmusicfest.com for more information.

Soul music originates from depth of experience and lives in its ability to connect to others. Vail Soul Music Fest taps into that spirit – with an unparalleled alchemy of mood and grooves and a breathtaking natural backdrop with wide-open skies. A premier international mountain town destination on its own, Vail Soul Music Fest offers an intriguing excuse for Colorado city dwellers and out-of-state visitors alike to descend on Vail Village for an exceptional soul experience getaway. Says Rhonda July, “A lot of people ask – why Vail? It’s an awe-inspiring setting, and really lends to providing a truly unique experience void of distractions.” July continues, “Colorado is rated the 5th most prolific arts scene in the Country, and quite frankly is still lacking events in the soul genre, despite plenty of interest and support.” Vail Soul Music Fest is for Colorado’s many music savvy residents, and for music fans all over the country looking for an ultimate soul music experience. Come for the uplifting music, great company, tasty food choices, world-class spa facilities, a huge variety of outdoor activities, and so much more.

Look for a very special “Road to Vail” event at Denver’s Soiled Dove on Wednesday, June 8. Details coming soon.

LINEUP INFO:

The artist line-up for Vail Soul Music Fest is as follows:

Friday, August 19
Lalah Hathaway
Alex Cuba
Natalie Stewart
Lee England Jr.

Saturday, August 20
Ledisi
Ryan Shaw
Liv Warfield
Chaz Shepherd

Sunday, August 21
“Fan Appreciation Day” with artist meet & greets, free activities and experiences, free music events throughout town, and more.

Additional performers to be announced.

TICKET INFO:
Tickets available at www.vailsoulmusicfest.com or at www.TicketHorse.com / 1-866-461-6556. Local Vail Residents can purchase through the Ford Amphitheater Box Office

The Drums will release brand new track “The New World” as a download starting April 18th, with all band’s proceeds going to Japan disaster relief efforts. The end date for purchase-with-donation is September 30, 2011 as this is when the Japanese Red Cross will close the account for donations.

“The New World” is a one-off release that won’t be featured on the band’s forthcoming full length album. The track is available from iTunes and www.thedrums.com.

The band is currently writing new material for their second album… stay tuned for more news!

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The Drums are:

Jonny Pierce, Vocals
Jacob Graham, Electric Guitar
Connor Hanwick, Drums

One-man-band Keller Williams heads to the Fredericksburg Field House on Saturday, May 7 to headline the special family concert: Keller Williams Plays for Kids: A Benefit for the Cobblestone Children's Museum of Fredericksburg. During this unique event full of humor and surprises, parents and children will deepen their bond by playing music together and dancing to Keller’s infectious sing-along songs. Joining Keller will be local artist and drummer Ken Crampton of Everybody Drum and local painter/illustrator Bill Harris who collaborated with Keller last fall on Keller’s first children’s book Because I Said So (Fun Read Publishing, $20, for ages 2-8, 33 pages). Both Williams and Harris will be available following the show for a meet-and-greet and book signing.

This special family concert marks the first-ever fundraising event for the emerging Cobblestone Children's Museum. Cobblestone believes that the Fredericksburg area, with a combined population of more than 300,000, can support a children's museum and that the area’s children and families deserve the educational and enrichment opportunities that such a facility would provide. Cobblestone Children’s Museum of Fredericksburg’s mission is to inspire interactive learning and creativity in children and adults through moments of shared discovery. The museum’s vision is to provide a safe, challenging and stimulating environment where children can direct their own learning experiences. www.cobblestonechildrensmuseum.org.

That same weekend, Keller will also perform two shows for adults; both will benefit the Cobblestone Children’s Museum. On May 6, Keller performs aboard “The City of Fredericksburg Riverboat” for a lucky few people. Always a favorite for Keller fans, this boat trip finds Keller backed by Keith Moseley, Gibb Droll and Jeff Sipe (WMDS). Then, on the evening of May 7 at the Fredericksburg Field House, Keller will perform with Moseley, Droll & Sipe and will host a Late Night Dance Party featuring DJ Logic. Tickets and information on all three shows available at www.kellerwilliams.net.

Keller Williams released his first-ever kids album, appropriately titled Kids, last October, and this benefit show on May 7 marks the first time he’s bringing his live family show to his hometown. Kids has already been warmly embraced by kids and music tastemakers.

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Keller Williams Plays for Kids: A Benefit for the Cobblestone Children's Museum of Fredericksburg
Saturday May 7, 2011
Fredericksburg Field House, Fredericksburg, VA
Doors/Drum Circle 2:30pm / Show 3:30pm
Tickets are $20 & Family 4-Pack $70.00
Tickets available through www.kellerwilliams.net
or locally at Jabberwocky Children's Books and Toys 540-371-5684

ALSO
• May 6th – Evening cruise aboard “The City of Fredericksburg Riverboat featuring Keller with Moseley, Droll and Sipe (WMDS). Departs at 6:00 pm.

• May 7th – Keller with Moseley, Droll & Sipe and Late Night Dance Party featuring DJ Logic at the Fredericksburg Field House. Doors 7:00pm, WMDS 8:00 PM, DJ Logic will follow the WMDS and will spin ‘til 2PM. Tickets $25.

Tickets to all shows go on sale on Thursday, March 10 at 10:00 am EST at www.kellerwilliams.net.