The Melodic Caring Project (MCP), the Seattle-based non-profit founded by musician Levi Ware and his wife Stephanie, has already brought the healing power of music directly to the hospital beds of more than 100 critically-ill children since it officially launched a year ago. This unique marriage of music and technology is now expanding its ability to reach… Continue reading Melodic Caring Project Brings the Healing Power of Music to Hospitalized Children
Portland, Oregon-based Ashleigh Flynn celebrates her latest CD, A Million Stars. Set for national release on May 14, 2013, Flynn’s fourth studio effort on her own Home Perm Records, is produced by Chris Funk, her longtime friend and musical collaborator, best-known as the Decemberists’ multi-instrumentalist. The record features Todd Snider and many of Portland’s most talented… Continue reading Ashleigh Flynn Releases "A Million Stars" on May 14th
Lotus is offering a free download of “Malabarista,” a b-side from the recently released album Build. The track is built around a six-bar guitar melody that evokes an expansive, bleak desert landscape. The dual guitars release into a sub-bass workout with xylophone, synths and drums forming a dense percussive foundation. Drawing influence from spaghetti western soundtracks and krautrock,… Continue reading Download: Lotus "Malabarista" + West Coast Tour
The 18th annual Gathering of the Vibes announces their initial line-up, keeping their track record – for nearly two decades as the premier music, arts and camping festival in the Northeast. Returning to Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT for the 7th year in a row, the four-day event features the top names in Rock & Roll alongside… Continue reading Gathering of the Vibes Announces Lineup, Includes Phil Lesh & Friends
After listening to my friends rave about Twiddle shows they’ve seen all over the country, whether it was a Phish after party or just a small show at a bar, I decided to drive down to Fort Collins from my home in Boulder, catch the $5 show and see what all the buzz was about.… Continue reading Twiddle | Hodi's Half Note | Review
Coming this May from Spectra Records, Australian four piece Jefferson‘s debut album All the Love in the World benefits from strong production. It surrounds the collection with a powerful modern sheen while retaining a breathing, organic sound. Geoff Rana’s vocals remind me of a younger, Girlfriend-era Matthew Sweet’s singing and the band demonstrates tremendous chemistry… Continue reading Jefferson | All the Love in the World | Review
There aren’t really any proper words in the English dictionary to describe a Dirtfoot show. However, due to my lack of knowledge of other languages (with the exception of Hermano [thanks, Arrested Development!] and countless useless German words) I am going to attempt to describe Dirtfoot using the English language. The best start is probably… Continue reading Dirtfoot | George's Majestic Lounge | Fayetteville, AR | Review
“They Can’t Tell Me Nothing” is the first single from Boulder based – genre defying Paper Diamond’s forthcoming EP ‘Paragon’ set to be released April 16th 2013. Paragon will feature a range of production, instrumentation, and collaborators all weaved into Paper Diamond’s signature style. During the past two months, while on tour with Excision, Paper Diamond has been dropping the… Continue reading Paper Diamond Announces New EP "Paragon"
Old Shoe is excited to announce their upcoming 2013 spring tour dates. The Chicago folk rock band will be playing their first shows in Colorado on the tour and wrap up their spring by playing Summer Camp and Wakarusa. The five piece group is also working on their upcoming third studio album.– Tour Dates4/5 Bloomington, IL… Continue reading Old Shoe Announces Spring Tour Dates: Midwest, Rockies & Festivals
Soulive drummer and founder Alan Evans is a musical force to be reckoned with. More than 15 years as an integral member of the jazz-fusion group wasn’t enough for him. In 2011, Evans founded the Alan Evans Trio, inviting renowned organist (and frequent collaborator) Beau Sasser and longtime Soulive fan Danny Mayer into his world.… Continue reading Alan Evans | Merkaba | New Music Review
