Boston Calling Music Festival had a successful debut back in May, when bands and fans gathered within the city’s historic City Hall Plaza for two days filled with music and great vibes. On September 7th and 8th, the festival will bring its second edition back to Beantown. The event, which is produced by Crash Line… Continue reading Boston Calling Returns for Round Two
It’s been a landmark summer for The Revivalists, with monster festival sets at Bonnaroo, Governor’s Ball, Hangout, Mountain Jam, High Sierra, Ride Fest, Gathering of the Vibes and more. The Big Easy septet aren’t letting up and now add a slew of new dates to their schedule, including a run w/ J.J. Grey and Mofro,… Continue reading The Revivalists Wrapping Up Summer Festival Tour & Add Fall Dates
When Steve Marriott left the Small Faces (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2012) to launch a new band in 1968, expectations were high. Marriott teamed with 18-year-old guitarist Peter Frampton, already a U.K. star through his work with The Herd, along with bassist Greg Ridley from Spooky Tooth, and 17-year-old drummer Jerry… Continue reading Humble Pie's 4-CD 'Rockin' the Fillmore' coming from Omnivore
The Everyone Orchestra and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. are pleased to announce a FREE show in Denver’s Sculpture Park on August 29th. The lineup for this show will feature: Kyle Hollingsworth and Michael Kang (String Cheese Incident), Kai Eckhardt (Garaj Mahal), Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band), Al Schnier (Moe.), Bridget Law (Elephant Revival), Dave Watts and Jans Ingber (The Motet), and… Continue reading Everyone Orchestra FREE Show in Denver
By the fireside glow of the happy hippie house I heard of the legend of the Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival. It is a family friendly event of the new paradigm. I have heard of the mobile stage that visits the campsites as a parade for the kids that maybe can’t play well with others… Continue reading Whippersnap Music & Arts Festival 2013 | Preview
Brian Haas and Matt Chamberlain have announced the October 15 release of their debut duo recording Frames on Kinnara Records/The Royal Potato Family. The album was written entirely by Haas, founder and pianist of the internationally renowned Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, as a through-composed work for piano and percussion. The recording features 11 instrumental compositions… Continue reading Brian Haas & Matt Chamberlain 'Frames' | New Album Out Oct. 15
After a successful 2012 debut, which featured a wide array of musical genres ranging from bluegrass to dubstep, Summer Set Music Festival makes its triumphant return to Somerset, Wisconsin in what is sure to be the one of the premier Midwest festivals this summer. The event, which is hosted by Chicago based React Presents and… Continue reading Summer Set Festival 2013 | Preview
Sometimes I find it truly incredible how different each festival is. Sure, when you poke around in different genres you’re going to have a different vibe, but even within the realm of strings and grass, you’ll find the good and you’ll find the bad. Northwest String Summit at Horning’s Hideout in Oregon doesn’t exactly make… Continue reading Northwest String Summit 2013 | Review & Photos
Now available! Vocalist Murray Hockridge and guitarist Dave Kilminster just released their first album of beautifully crafted acoustic covers titled ‘Closer To Earth’ on Killer Guitar Records, via Cherry Red Records. As fate would have it, a chance meeting brought these two musical innovators together for this special project. Says Dave, “This is essentially an… Continue reading New CD Release By Murray Hockridge & Roger Waters Guitarist Dave Kilminster
Big things are on the way for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, who released their self-titled, third album last week. While Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros was originally set to debut last year, the reason for the delay is clear—and worth it. The band has hardly taken a breath since hitting the road… Continue reading Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros | New Music Review
