The Gasparilla Music Festival presented by SYKES (“GMF”) has named MODEST MOUSE as this year’s Festival headliner. Also announced today are main-stage performers, Mutemath and The Abyssinians, who join previously announced performers: Gogol Bordello, The Gaslight Anthem, Trampled by Turtles, The Budos Band, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Dumpstaphunk, Hiss Golden Messenger, Roadkill Ghost Choir, Hot… Continue reading Modest Mouse to Headline Gasparilla 2015 Music Festival
Kicking off the new year, Michal Menert announces he will be joining Big Gigantic for a large, enormous performance at the Aragon Ballroom in the windy city this March 14th. After three nights of New Years shows across the country including Decadence NYE in Denver, the Godfather of Electro-Soul will fuel his already vigorous momentum with a set… Continue reading Michal Menert Joins Big Gigantic at Aragon Ballroom In Chicago
Bomnnaro has announced their intial lineup for 2015. This year’s headliners include Billy Joel, Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5, Robert Plant and many more. Some notable bluegrass shows include: Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Larry Douglas, Punch Brothers, Trampled by Turtles and more. 2015 Lineup: ARTISTS Billy Joel Mumford & Sons Deadmau5 Kendrick Lamar Florence + The… Continue reading Bonnaroo 2015 Lineup Announced
There are plenty of instrumentally urbane bands touring that keep audiences captivated while still lacking true songwriting sophistication. It’s more than a challenge to play the weight of a show on strong original material. It’s an even larger feat to achieve that without being a mimic. Sometimes surroundings inspire robust and natural creativity. And its… Continue reading Brothers Keeper | Leo's Music Club | 1/7/15
For the third year running, jam-grass veterans The String Cheese Incident set up their New Year’s Eve residency at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado for three nights of songs and celebration in their own backyard. The rear of the seated bowl was sparse Monday, but a creeping night one buzz helped melt conversations… Continue reading The String Cheese Incident | 12/29/2014
The 14th Annual Northwest String Summit (NWSS) returns to Horning’s Hideout (North Plains, OR) with the finest acoustic pickers and standout electric bands from July 16 – 19, 2015. Located just 20 miles outside of Portland, OR, Horning’s Hideout stands as one of the most scenic festival sites in the country; NWSS is the only… Continue reading 14th Annual NW String Summit in July
“I’m so thrilled to get to see 6 String Drag again. They’re as great as ever. Like reconnecting with a long lost friend.” – Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers) After 18 years in hibernation, 6 String Drag is back with Roots Rock ‘N’ Roll. Cut mostly live to tape, the effort is equal parts slap-back swagger… Continue reading The First new album by 6 String Drag in 17 years
Richard Loren worked as Jerry Garcia’s personal manager and is a former agent and manager of the Grateful Dead. In his music business career, he also represented a wide variety of musical artists and other headline bands, most notably—The Doors and Jefferson Airplane. Loren graduated from Gettysburg College and began his professional life in… Continue reading High Notes: A Rock Memoir, Working with Rock Legends Jefferson Airplane Through The Doors to the Grateful Dead
Bill Thompson, manager of Jefferson Airplane and subsequently the spinoffs Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna and Starship, died of a heart attack yesterday, Jan. 12, in Mill Valley, Calif. Thompson was 70. “One of the more colorful managers in rock history, and a beloved figure within the Bay Area music scene, Thompson guided the various bands through both great successes and years-long personal and legal… Continue reading Jorma Kaukonen reminises about manager, Bill Thompson
Two of the most buzzed about bands on the scene, Kung Fu and Twiddle, are joining forces for a twelve night co-headlining run kicking off April 1 in Buffalo, NY. The bands will take turns closing each night but to keep things interesting, it will not be announced in advance. Fans will have to arrive early to find out who takes the… Continue reading Kung Fu and Twiddle Announce Dirty Dozen Tour
