In its first year WARMfest in Broad Ripple Park, Indianapolis, Indiana should be counted as a success. It was a great, and warm, way to spend my Labor Day Weekend. With six stages, one being a riverboat stage, this event was one of massive size and variety. I have been in Broad Ripple Park at… Continue reading WARMfest 2013 | Review and Photos
The Del McCoury Band is currently in Guthrie, Oklahoma with Mumford and Sons at their Gentlemen of the Road festival! Night one of Gentlemen of the Road was one for the books with Marcus Mumford (Mumford and Sons) and Jeff Austin (Yonder Mountain String Band) sitting in for The Del McCoury Bands first set. Also… Continue reading Mumford pays homage to king of the string band world, Del McCoury
The chill in the air and the familiar rumble of school buses tells us that summer is quietly coming to an end. If you were at Bumbershoot this past weekend, however, school lunches and winter jackets were far from a hot topic. In its 42nd year, Seattle’s music and arts festival was blessed with sunny… Continue reading Bumbershoot 2013 | Review and Photos
Does the end of festival season leave you and your wallet feeling a little empty? Want to keep that great musical feeling going a little longer? Want to know how to do it at no cost to you? Want to know how to do all of this while helping kids in need? Well then my… Continue reading Life is Good Festival 2013 | Preview
No other performer in bluegrass, living or dead, has shown more devoted revere for their specific roots than Del McCoury. When I interviewed Del for Grateful Web last year he explained that though he is thrilled that bluegrass is bigger today than it was back in the 40s and 50s, that nothing could replace that… Continue reading Del McCoury Band | Streets of Baltimore | Review
In less than two weeks the beautiful grounds at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio will become alive again for the Werk Out Music and Arts Festival. September 12th-14th there will be a great family gathering featuring three sets of The Werks and tons of other great musicians along with camping, awesome venders, and some of… Continue reading The Werk Out Festival 2013 | Preview
Railroad Earth will touch down in Asheville, NC for their annual three-day New Year’s Celebration at The Orange Peel on December 29-31. Fan club tickets go on pre-sale tomorrow, Sept 6th at 10am Eastern Time HERE. (General on-sale Sept 13th)Known for their ‘other-worldly’ New Year’s Celebrations, which have featured themed countdowns, wild costumes, and a even a venue-wide champaign… Continue reading Railroad Earth announces their New Year's Run in Asheville, NC
Guitarist Sean Chambers, whose new CD, The Rock House Sessions, is set for release on October 15 from Blue Heat Records, has announced his most extensive tour schedule thus far in support of the new album. His latest itinerary includes performances in a number of markets that Sean has not played in a long time,… Continue reading Guitarist Sean Chambers Announces His Most-Extensive Tour Ever
The Heavy Pets wrapped up recording two brand new tracks just in time for the first leg of their Fall Tour 2013. CDs of the A/B side singles “Last Babies” and “Keep Me Running” will only be available at their upcoming shows prior to the official release date of Tuesday, October 1st, when the world… Continue reading The Heavy Pets Announce Fall Tour & New Single, "Two Horses"
Pioneering the Go-Go Brass Funk genre since 2010, Brass-A-Holics are set to release their debut album I AM A BRASS-A-HOLIC on October 29th. I AM A BRASS-A-HOLIC was produced by Grammy Award and Billboard Award winner Irvin Mayfield, who is also featured on the album’s first single “Alien Love Factory.” For more information, please visit: www.brass-a-holics.comBlended with keys and strings, Brass-A-Holics’ Go-Go Brass Funk genre combines the unrivaled New… Continue reading Brass-A-Holics To Release New Album On October 29th
