Never has an LP’s title been more apt—Eccodek‘s sixth and latest, Singing in Tongues, is foreign to the letter. (And no, I couldn’t tell you what tongues we’re talking here.) But that’s precisely the point—the source material for Singing, originally pressed as a loose improvisation by Jah Youssouf of Mali, has since garnered treatment by… Continue reading Eccodek | Singing in Tongues | New Music Review
SONIC BLOOM, the nation’s premier boutique electronic music festival, is pleased to announce that Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ Set), Polar Vortex, Lunar Fire, Dynohunter, Futexture + Deloscinari, SunSquabi & Friends, and TheUntz.com Challenge contest winners Filibusta and Ryan Viser have been added to the already stellar 2014 line-up. The main stage sound will be the… Continue reading SONIC BLOOM 2014 Announces Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ Set)
Those on the Henry & Co. payroll say “breezy melodies and relentless grooves” are par for the course with Onemanphunkband… okay, I’ll allow it. Sure, this funky little EP doesn’t really go all that far, but does it even need to? The Onemanphunkband sound is decidedly stuck a few decades en retro—I hear mined flakes… Continue reading Henry + The Invisibles | Onemanphunkband | New Music Review
The Mother Hips‘ve been around long enough and released a helluva ‘nough material that this collection of rarities and demo tapes, Chronicle Man, is gonna be for the band’s ready-converted disciples first and foremost. That being said, I still have my bones to pick with the set, as well as a few highlights of note.… Continue reading The Mother Hips | Chronicle Man | New Music Review
Master magician, Steve Martin performed a neat trick Friday night at Eugene’s Hult Center for the Performing Arts—he twisted a blazing-hot bluegrass band (Steep Canyon Rangers), a “notorious” singer/songwriter (Edie Brickell) and his own show-biz savoir-faire into an entertaining, vaudevillian blend of musicianship and comedy. Martin’s current act evokes a nostalgic, medicine show quality with… Continue reading Steep Canyon Rangers with Steve Martin & Edie Brickell | Review
The 5th annual California Roots Music and Arts Festival will take place at the historic Monterey County Fairgrounds from May 23-25, 2014. This year’s impressive lineup combines the best talent from the progressive US Reggae scene with SOJA, Rebelution, 311, and Pepper with Jamaican favorites including Steel Pulse, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, and many… Continue reading 5th Annual California Roots Music & Arts Festival over Memorial Day Weekend
As we approach the 4th annual summer festival, the Salmonstock team is pleased to announce the upcoming Salmonstock Spring tour. Join us and our ‘house band’, Colorado’s Great American Taxi for an exciting tour that will bring a taste of Salmonstock enthusiasm to five towns around the state.GAT has played at each of the previous… Continue reading Salmonstock Spring Tour Featuring Great American Taxi Kicks off 5/15
Folks checking out Turkuaz this week will find a slightly modified band: front-man, guitarist and co-founder Dave Brandwein has been sidelined with either a tendon or nerve issue that has affected his right hand since the band’s May 2 date at Howlin’ Wolf during New Orleans Jazz Fest. Turkuaz is bringing close friend and Dopapod… Continue reading Turkuaz Bring in Dopapod's Eli Winderman to Support Injured Guitarist
The John Hartford Memorial Festival is quickly approaching, taking place May 29-31 at the historic Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground in scenic Bean Blossom, IN. Heading into its fourth year, the festival is on a mission to preserve and continue the legacy, music, and ideals of John Hartford; one of America’s most beloved songwriters, performers, and… Continue reading Eric Lambert to Perform and Host Guitar Workshop at JHMF 4
Much to the excitement of Captain Beefheart fans worldwide, on April 28th Gonzo Multimedia released on CD a rare live recording of the Captain in concert at Harpo’s in Detroit, Michigan on Dec. 11, 1980! Don Van Vliet (born Don Glen Vliet; January 15, 1941 – December 17, 2010) was an American musician, singer-songwriter, artist and… Continue reading Captain Beefheart 'Harpo's Detroit Dec. 11, 1980' Concert Released
