The Motet & Dopapod Announce Fall Tour

The Motet and Dopapod are thrilled to announce a co-headlining Fall Tour.  The two bands will  join forces for twelve shows throughout the months of October and November that will take them all along the East Coast and into the Midwest.  No strangers to collaborating, both bands have sat in with each other numerous times,… Continue reading The Motet & Dopapod Announce Fall Tour

TheBigWonderful Announces 4th Annual Oktobergrass Festival

Today, TheBigWonderful (TBW) reveals details for the 4th annual Oktobergrass, hosting Denver’s premiere fall bluegrass festival with BEERFEST, BANDS, and BAZAAR over two days – September 30-October 1 – at the at the old Denver Post building (4400 Fox St.) in Globeville. Bringing together the greatest of Denver’s vibrant craft vending, food, beer and music… Continue reading TheBigWonderful Announces 4th Annual Oktobergrass Festival

Fleet Foxes | Thompson's Point | Review

There’s always been something mythical about Fleet Foxes‘ music; those intricate harmonies and swelling arrangements intertwined with frontman Robin Pecknold‘s often-lofty poetry convey intimacy while conjuring up Homeric images of cloudy mountain forests, stormy seas, and some connection to the spirit of the earth long-since forgotten. As such, there’s a risk when bringing their music… Continue reading Fleet Foxes | Thompson's Point | Review

Ryan Herrick's new EP to benefit Native American communities

Chicago singer-guitarist Ryan Herrick announced that proceeds of his new EP will benefit humanitarian projects taking place in one of the most economically challenged areas of the United States: the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Throughout the month of August, the new EP, Sagitta, will be available for pre-order, along with additional exclusive… Continue reading Ryan Herrick's new EP to benefit Native American communities

Local Motive to release first vinyl LP

Chicago band Local Motive‘s leader Mike Vinopal announced that their show Sat. 8/12 at The Elbo Room will be their vinyl release party for their first LP.  The night will feature sets from Local Motive as well as Flowtone, The Fonzie Scheme, & Bishop. The show starts at 8pm. $10 at the door. The first single from the album, “Twig,” debuted on 101WKQX during James Van Osdol’s local music show, DEMO 312. Local Motive celebrated the release of their… Continue reading Local Motive to release first vinyl LP

PHO Unveils 2017 Fall Tour Plans

So far 2017 has been a year of leaps and bounds for Minneapolis’s funk bringers, PHO.  They kicked off the year with a short run with The Motet, spent Mardi Gras opening up for the Eric Krasno Band, played a packed hometown show at the Triple Rock on Prince’s Memorial Day, performed a successful run… Continue reading PHO Unveils 2017 Fall Tour Plans

AFI | Vina Robles Amphitheater | Review

The Central Coast of California has become a bit of a no man’s land for hard rock and especially heavy metal bands since the dawn of the millennium. Santa Barbara County, home to copious amounts of live pop music has seen very little in the way of hardcore rock as of late. One of the… Continue reading AFI | Vina Robles Amphitheater | Review

David Ian's Vintage Christmas Trio out 11/3

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS TRIO is pianist David Ian‘s long-awaited full-length follow up to his debut success Vintage Christmas (2011). The album will be released via Prescott Records (distributed by Naxos of America) on November 3, 2017. VINTAGE CHRISTMAS TRIO features instrumental-only jazz trio interpretations of Christmas favorites using the most minimal elements–highlighting Ian’s craft as pianist… Continue reading David Ian's Vintage Christmas Trio out 11/3

Ali Handal to release new album on 9/8

If you like Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, and Kasey Musgraves, you will love Ali Handal. Her sass and up-front attitude is refreshing, insightful and beautiful. Her guitar prowess is playful and technically flawless. The phrase That’s What She Said, has been used in our culture for a while but not really put into a musical… Continue reading Ali Handal to release new album on 9/8

Organic Fest Reveals Full 2017 Lineup

Organic Fest returns to the Blue Mountain Event Center this August 11, 12 and 13, rage with us in the space between treble and bass! Set in the verdant mountains of Calaveras County just three hours out from San Francisco, Organic Fest is an intimate experience unlike any other camping music festival. The organizers—Organic Events,… Continue reading Organic Fest Reveals Full 2017 Lineup