Shoe Fest is proud to announce the lineup for the 8th annual festival. Shoe Fest will once again be held at the beautiful and scenic Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See in Manteno, IL (less than 1 hour south of Chicago), Labor Day weekend (August 31-September 2). Tickets are on sale now! Jam packed with events for both adults… Continue reading Shoe Fest announces 8th annual lineup
97.3 KBCO (iHeartMedia-Denver) and Breckenridge Brewery are proud to announce details for On Tap with KBCO Live Music at Breckenridge Brewery. The charity concert series presents Cake, DeVotchKa, and Calexico on September 22nd, 2018 at Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton, CO. Ticket proceeds benefit Take Note Colorado, which is a statewide initiative to provide access to… Continue reading On Tap w/ KBCO – Cake, DeVotchKa, Calexico | 9/22/18
Spafford. Still waters run deep with this Phoenix band. Often described as patient jams, they are putting out another dimension for creative types. The immersive community and collaborative culture they are honing is described nicely by Andrew “Red” Johnson when we sat down to chat about how the Summer tour is going and what we… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Andrew "Red" Johnson
It was a spectacular night for a concert at the Huntington Bank Pavilion on Northerly Island last Sunday. Although it was the dog days of July, the temperatures were reasonable, there was no rain, and there was a pleasant breeze off of Lake Michigan. And what about the music? That was spectacular as well! This… Continue reading Stars Align Tour | Northerly Island | Review
No Dry County, better known as NDC, comprised of Trent Langford (Singer/Songwriter/Guitar/Keys), Matt Newsom (Drums/Vocals), Dub Wood (Bass/Vocals) and Bristen Phillips (Guitars/Keys), began in 2009, as an 80’s cover band. Developing a sound of their own, NDC released their debut EP Ella Rose in 2011 followed by their sophomore EP To Whom It May Concern… Continue reading No Dry County Make Waves with New Album
Brooklyn based band Underground System is embracing all that they are, and what they stand for, on their forthcoming album, WHAT ARE YOU. Due out September 7th on Soul Clap Records. Underground System is an ever-evolving convergence of musical and cultural influences. The female-fronted group of global dance music deconstructionists have cultivated a sound as… Continue reading Underground System Announce Debut Album
This weekend the John Kadlecik Band celebrates Jerry Garcia’s birthday with a couple of shows: tonight at the Hamilton in Washington, DC, and Saturday at Bear’s Picnic Music Festival in Blain, PA! This JKB run will feature Jay Lane, Benjie Porecki, and Wavy Dave and will be putting extra focus on the music of Jerry… Continue reading John Kadlecik Band plays tribute to Jerry this weekend!
Ivan Neville of New Orleans’ first family of funk and Cris Jacobs, the soulful Baltimore-bred bandleader and songwriter, have joined forces to collaborate on their first full length, self-titled, nine song album. Neville Jacobs will release their debut on September 28th via Harmonized Records. This unlikely duo came together in the most unlikely of ways.… Continue reading Neville Jacobs Debut Out September 28th
Antibalas have recorded six studio albums, performed over 2,000 shows across five continents — they have accomplished many goals except for their biggest one. The Brooklyn based Afrobeat group is planning to bring the entire band to Lagos, Nigeria — the cradle of Afrobeat music — for their very first performance in Africa. In order… Continue reading Antibalas Announce Kickstarter Campaign for Feature Film "Journey Back to the Motherland"
New York City/Nashville-based Americana band JD & The Straight Shot is prepping a new all-acoustic album called The Great Divide due out later this year, kicking off with the soaring, melody-filled lead single, “I Should’ve Known.” The band – comprised of vocalist/guitarist Jim Dolan, guitarist/vocalist/producer Marc Copely (B.B. King, Rosanne Cash), bassist Byron House (Robert… Continue reading JD & The Straight Shot Will Release New Album "The Great Divide"