On June 8th, 2012, indie art rockers Rubblebucket will be playing Manchester, TN’s famous Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival! Given the band’s favorable reputation among the festival circuit, alongside critics nationwide raving of the band’s colorful and lively show, it’s with no surprise that Bonnaroo has added the band to its already well-rounded line-up. Aside… Continue reading Rubblebucket Added to Bonnaroo Festival
Former Frank Zappa front-man Napoleon Murphy Brock discusses his beginnings with The Mothers, the musical and vocal dynamics within the group, a legacy kept alive, and real by The GrandMothers of Invention, currently on tour in the United States. GW: This is Dave Papuga with the Grateful Web. Tonight I have the supreme pleasure of… Continue reading The Way It Was Meant to Be: Interview with Napoleon Murphy Brock
Dot Hacker, the experimental rock band based in Los Angeles, California was formed in 2008 by Josh Klinghoffer. Klinghoffer, Clint Walsh and Eric Gardner were all previously members of the touring incarnation of Gnarls Barkley, and were subsequently joined by Hella bassist Jonathan Hischke to record the much-anticipated “Inhibition” to be released by Org Music… Continue reading Dot Hacker | 'Inhibition' | Review
ATO Records is thrilled to announce the June release of Los Angeles rockers Everest’s new album, Ownerless. Described by Everest guitarist Joel Graves as a “hopeful love letter slipped under the door,” the new album expands on the broad rock ‘n’ roll direction the band undertook with its 2008 album, On Approach. Produced in large… Continue reading Everest Announce Release of New Album Ownerless
Celebrating their 20th anniversary as modern day purveyors of old school funk, the seven-piece Brooklyn-based juggernaut Lettuce drops their third studio album Fly on June 5 via Velour Music Group. Having blown up stages from coast to coast last year, ranging from The Fillmore in SF to Terminal 5 in NYC, Bear Creek Music Festival… Continue reading Lettuce To Release New Studio Album 'Fly'
Toubab Krewe’s CARNAVALITO, a two-day mini-fest, has been announced to take place at the Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain, NC on Friday, July 13th and Saturday, July 14th, 2012. The outdoor event will feature headlining sets from Toubab Krewe as well as a different roster of supporting bands and DJs each day including Donna… Continue reading Toubab Krewe's Carnavalito Mini-Fest Announced
“It’s like déjà vu all over again.” – Yogi Berra It is a fait accompli that, at some point in his or her first Motet show, a newbie will be hypnotized, mesmerized, and then proselytized by the thundering puissance of an Afrobeat and funk symphony. I became an official Motet neophyte during Scarlet Begonias on… Continue reading The Motet | Cervantes Ballroom | Denver, CO | 4/20/2012 | Review
Phil Lesh & Friends has just announced the band will play the 19th annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival on September 16th, 2012.The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival takes place in Telluride Town Park, a renowned outdoor music venue with breath-taking mountain peaks for a backdrop. At the heart of our venue is the Fred… Continue reading Phil Lesh & Friends To Play Telluride Blues and Brews Festival!
Often described as a mix of bluegrass and country with an accent of metal, no other band delivers the experience of the homemade gas-tank bass played by Jeff Eaton, sets the mandolin strings on fire like Wayne Gottstine, or makes the banjo sing like Eric Mardis. Together, they burn up speakers and stages alike providing… Continue reading Split Lip Rayfield to play Three Show Colorado Run
Papa Grows Funk recently released their their new album Needle In The Groove on Funky Krewe Records and for the 12th consecutive year, the group of all-star musician will perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Quint Davis, producer of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival calls the group, “One of… Continue reading Papa Grows Funk @ JAZZFEST This Weekend & New CD
