A PBS broadcast, two Independent Music Award nominations and a limited edition vinyl release are all on the spring calendar for “Thank You Les” – a recording and documentary tribute to music industry icon, Les Paul. “Thank You Les” brings forth a dream cast of big name talent including Keith Richards, Steve Miller, Slash, José Feliciano, Bucky… Continue reading "Thank You Les" to air on WNET PBS Thirteen beginning Fri March 22
The Mickey Hart Band has announced new May tour dates for the second leg of their Worlds Within tour. The band will once again bring along Babatunde Olatunji protege’s, the African Showboyz, as main support for the tour.The band has also released three free live tracks from their 3/6/13 Solana Beach, CA show including the… Continue reading Mickey Hart Band Announces Second Leg of Tour & New Song
Seemingly a departure from Anela‘s first album of Hawaiian music, “Mele from the Harp”, this album acts as a vehicle for continuing to spread the Grateful Dead‘s mission of peace and love throughout the world. This album will be part of the Rex Foundation‘s musical caravan, supporting the arts worldwide. For those who are not familiar… Continue reading 'Harpin' on the Dead' Streets May 2013
Dead.net is taking it all the way back to 1966 for Record Store Day. Limited to 6,600 2-LP 180-gram vinyl copies and featuring new cover art, Rare Cuts & Oddities 1966 features a variety of early live and studio tracks produced by Owsley Stanley. The collection includes the first known recordings of future Dead staples like “Not… Continue reading The Dead to release Rare Cuts & Oddities 1966 for Record Store Day
With Ultra Music Festival in full effect, the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 official compilation album is now available today, March 19 via Ultra Music at all digital retailers. Following a successful launch of Ultra Music Festival Weekend #1, the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 compilation has debuted at #1 on theiTunes Dance Chart in the U.S. and Canada. Elsewhere, the compilation charted at #28 in the iTunesOverall Albums Chart in the U.S. and #15 in the iTunes Overall Albums Chart in Canada. ULTRA MUSIC… Continue reading 'ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013' Digitally Released Today
Preparation is underway for sUMmer school 2013, and we think you’re going to like these new changes. First and foremost we have reduced the camping option to an absurdly low $599, which gets you four days and four nights of all things Umphrey’s, three incredible gourmet meals a day and serene camping in the Catskills. Think of it as a private… Continue reading Umphrey McGee's 2013 sUMmer school Evolution
Alpha Rev‘s brand new release Bloom hit streets this week – March 19 (Kirtland Records). Hailed as “emotionally raw…a potent record” (Dallas Morning News)and as “a pick-me-up…empowering and inspirational” (Sun-Sentinel), Bloomhas been climbing the radio charts for several weeks now. The band premiered the video for the album’s first single, “Sing Loud”, at mtvU.com last week. Having recently debuted the new material live… Continue reading Alpha Rev Releases Bloom This Week, Tour Begins
Global Dance Festival — returning to Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colo. July 19 -21, 2013 – today announces its initial lineup. Tickets go on sale March 22 at www.ticketmaster.com. This year’s festival will feature three unique days that celebrate the fusion of electronic dance music with other genres and showcase the diverse array of talent in… Continue reading Global Dance Festival Announces Initial Lineup
W.E. and Instigate entertainment group presents Colorado’s premier eco-conscious, music and co-creative camping fest. The inaugural ARISE Music Festival is slated for August 14-18 at the picturesque Sunrise Ranch in Loveland, Colorado. The festival will feature 5 stages, on approximately 100 acres with a plethora of musicians, yogis, artists, activists, and visual performances, alongside workshops, seminars, films,… Continue reading ARISE Music Festival Sets Sights on Colorado This August
Fresh in from its debut international Jam in the Sand festival in Negril, Jamaica, Dark Star Orchestra announces today the offering of yet another intimate experience for its fans. ‘DSO High School’ is a week-long retreat at Full Moon Resort in the Catskills August 5 – 9 offering an exclusive curriculum with workshops, activities, lessons… Continue reading Trifecta of Dark Star Orchestra Announcements