Saturday was the day that the looming threat of rain finally hit the festival. A strong downpour from noon to four postponed the entire day back an hour, however, it didn’t shut down the event or cancel any performances. In fact, it provided a nice cloud canopy of protection from the sun for most of… Continue reading Day Two of the Forecastle Festival X
Hello Festivarians! This is Dylan Muhlberg of Grateful Web coming at you from the 17th Annual Gathering of the Vibes Festival held for its fifth consecutive (and eight total) year at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This is festival enjoyment down to a science. Ken Hays and the production people with Vibes work each year… Continue reading Day 1 @ 2012 Gathering of the Vibes | Thursday Recap
The rain held off and the crowds flooded in, on Friday’s kickoff to the tenth anniversary of the Forecastle Festival in Louisville, Kentucky. Down to the very last minute volunteers and staff worked diligently to place each piece of ship wreckage in its specific location for a record crowd that wrapped down Witherspoon Street. Throughout… Continue reading Day One of the Forecastle Festival X
“It’s a simple, surprising record,” says Rickie Lee Jones of The Devil You Know, her sophomore recording for Concord Records, slated for release September 18th, 2012. Produced by songwriter (and longtime fan) Ben Harper, The Devil You Know turns Jones‘ focus to the rock & roll masterworks that shaped a generation, including the Rolling Stones‘… Continue reading Rickie Lee Jones' 'The Devil You Know' Premiers Today
Back for a second straight year the Harvest Festival will feature the 2nd annual Fiddlin’ and Pickin’ Contest! Categories include mandolin, fiddle, banjo and flatpicking; winners receive a cash prize and gift basket. Submissions are available online in advance and will also be accepted up to 15 minutes before the competition begins. Even if you… Continue reading Sign-up for the Fiddlin' & Pickin' Contest @ Harvest Festival 2012
Rubblebucket has recently signed on to the Artists Against Fracking campaign, alongside artists such as: Tune-Yards, MGMT, Patti Smith, My Morning Jacket, Yoko Ono, and many more. Artists Against Fracking is an initiative of musicians, actors and other celebrities to build awareness of the destructive effects of fracking. In support of the cause, trumpet/bandleader, Alex Toth… Continue reading Rubblebucket Joins Artists Against Fracking!
The 38th Annual Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Uncle Pen Days Festival will be held September 19-22, 2012 at the Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Music Park & Campground in Brown County, Indiana. The 4-day event includes a stellar line-up of over 25 bluegrass bands, instrument and vocal workshops, jam sessions, camping, food, vendors, flea market… Continue reading Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame & Uncle Pen Days Festival
MAN IT IS HOT. SUMMER IS SOOOOOO HOT. We can’t wait for the cool breeze of September. We can’t wait for POP. Here are some more flashy names to add to the list of super high calibre artists playing the festival.We are very happy to announce that the special David Byrne & St. Vincent tour… Continue reading POP Montreal Adds David Byrne & St. Vincent, Grimes, Cadence Weapon
Following the release of 2011’s critically acclaimed Weather, Meshell Ndegeocello announces the release of her 10th studio album, Pour une âme souveraine (“For a sovereign soul”), a dedication to fellow musician Nina Simone. Joined by musicians Chris Bruce (guitar), Jebin Bruni (keys) and Deantoni Parks (drums), the singer-songwriter, rapper, bassist, and vocalist reworked some of… Continue reading Meshell Ndegeocello Announces Nina Simone Tribute Album
Z2 Entertainment is proud to present The Devil Makes Three at the Fox Theatre on Friday, October 5th. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 20th for $15.00 in advance and $18.00 day of show. With a slightly punky perspective on vintage American blues, The Devil Makes Three is a breath of fresh musical air on its… Continue reading Just Announced: The Devil Makes Three @ Fox Theatre | 10/5/12
