Chris Bathgate today premiered a full stream of his new album Dizzy Seas via Noisey, ahead of its May 19th release on Quite Scientific. Noisey calls it “an eclectic collection of ambient folk rock like that of Sufjan Stevens or Justin Vernon,” listen here: LINK. Bathgate also plays an album release show at Grand Rapids’… Continue reading Chris Bathgate's new LP out May 19th
San Francisco-based musician, producer, and conceptual artist Bill Baird has shared a new track, “Walking In A Straight Line.” The song is currently streaming via Brightest Young Things. Describing the creative process behind the track, Baird writes that it initially “sounded like a robotic square dance.” He elaborates, “Then I pulled out the trusty 1950’s Gibson… Continue reading Bill Baird Premieres "Walking In A Straight Line"
Beth Hart is on fire. Right now, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter is riding a creative tidal wave, firing out acclaimed albums, hooking up with the biggest names in music and rocking the house each night with that celebrated burnt-honey voice. The headline news is Beth’s latest album, Fire On The Floor, a release that even this… Continue reading Just Announced: Beth Hart @ Boulder Theater
The Pamlico Sound play authentic, high-energy big band funk in an updated reading of the classic styles of greats like Sly and the Family Stone and Parliament Funkadelic. The interweaving lead vocals of Ghana Queen (LaSha Afarko) and the Reverend EverReady (Will Baumgartner) are laid over a hard-grooving rhythm section and ornamented by the notorious Soul… Continue reading Just Announced: Pamlico Sound & Jive Tribe @ The Fox
With one foot in the funk world and the rest kicking through the retro, fusion, and dance doors, the Jaden Carlson Band are a four-piece “funksion” ensemble from Boulder, Colorado led by female guitarist, vocalist, keyboardist and producer, Jaden Carlson. The group is comprised of some of the best talent to be heard, with varied… Continue reading Just Announced: Jaden Carlson @ The Fox
Horizons are on the rise for up and coming band, Grassfed. Recently Releasing their debut album, the band in poised with opportunity including, top bluegrass festivals, band competitions, and an extensive summer tour. The five piece bluegrass group is set to perform at Bluegrass in the Bottoms Music Festival, hosted at Knuckleheads Saloon this weekend.… Continue reading Grassfed Gearing up for Summer Shows
Following the announcement of their eagerly anticipated 10th studio album, American rock band Gov’t Mule have confirmed their return to the UK in October this year. The band will be heading to Ireland to play a show in Dublin before coming to the UK for four dates in Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff and London. The band… Continue reading Gov't Mule announce UK tour dates
It’s an understatement to say improvisational guitar icon Steve Kimock has been keeping busy. He’s approaching an East Coast tour with his newest band KIMOCK featuring his son John Morgan Kimock on drums and frequent collaborator Leslie Mendelson on guitar and vocals. He just wrapped up a successful yet unprecedented mini-tour of Japan. Still, the… Continue reading Long Strange Trip After-Party | Sweetwater
Although I only attended one night of the first annual Spread the Word Festival, I was able to go to two wonderfully unique venues and see over four performer’s full sets. The night started over at Your Mom’s House, which has a convivial history. The venue used to be called Pearl’s and it is located… Continue reading Wonderlic Shines at Spread the Word Fest
Hailing from Richmond, VA and formed by brothers Andrew and Johnny, The Trongone Band is set to release their debut LP, “Keys To The House” on June 30th via Harmonized Records. Drawing from Funk, Blues, Americana and Southern Rock, the quartet is rounded out by keyboardist Ben “Wolfe” White and award-winning bassist Todd Herrington. The band… Continue reading The Trongone Band's Keys To The House Out 6/30
