The Felice Brothers announced today that they have signed with Fat Possum Records, home of Andrew Bird, The Walkmen, and Wavves, among many others. The band will release their fifth full-length album and Fat Possum debut later this spring. More news on the upcoming album will be confirmed shortly. Last week, The Felice Brothers… Continue reading The Felice Brothers Sign To Fat Possum Records
Boulder sure loves them some Amos Lee. The singer/songwriter from Philadelphia turned up the heat for Saturday’s sold out audience at the Boulder Theater. Lee’s sweet blend of Folk and R&B, spanning four studio albums, fully satiated his devout Colorado audience. South African folk artist Vusi Mahlasela initiated the evening’s mood, playing solo on acoustic… Continue reading Amos Lee @ The Boulder Theater | 2/5/11 | Review
For Colorado’s Yonder Mountain String Band, the new year is full of possibilities. The band has a rigorous winter and spring tour underway, and will be hosting their 10th annual Northwest String Summit this summer in Oregon. They will also be returning for a headlining gig at famed Red Rocks Amphitheater in their home state,… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Jeff Austin
Influencing generation after generation of musicians—from Primus to No Doubt to The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fishbone was and continues to be a monumental force in the disintegration of musical and social borders. Mixing styles including ska, reggae, heavy-metal, jazz, funk and punk-rock, the Los Angeles band has been a necessary treasure to the world… Continue reading Still Crazy After All These Years: Fishbone @ the Aggie Theater
Big IV Productions is proud to present the fourth annual Purple Hatter’s Ball honoring the memory of longtime friend Rachel Hoffman. This three-day festival will be held May 13-15, 2011 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida and features a diverse lineup of musicians. The complete line-up for the 2011… Continue reading 4th Annual Purple Hatter’s Ball Announces Lineup
Furthur began their spring tour with a prequel three-show stop at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado on Friday. Last night (night two) showed them settled in and ready to get it done for their dedicated fans. Bob Weir, Phil Lesh and their latest assembly of young guns including: Jeff Chimenti (keyboards), Joe Russo… Continue reading The Legacy Endures: Furthur @ 1st Bank Center
I’m a die-heart feminist. That’s why I was surprised by how distasteful the Vanity Theft show was on February 2. It was not the pro-woman lyrics that bothered me, so much as the constant banging of electric guitars and too-loud drums in a seemingly nonsensical cacophony of angry sound. For a moment I thought I… Continue reading Angry Angry Grrrls: Vanity Theft @ The Knitting Factory
Straddling a fence is a position few if any people like to find themselves in, each foot planted in opposition. Bobby Long has found himself a flourishing home in this middle ground however, a point not of indecision but of movement and change from a solo musician to recording and performing with a full band.… Continue reading Bobby Long Walks the Line in the Thick of Acoustic & Electric
Just by the looks of the stage before any performers stepped foot on it, it was obvious that the evening’s music would be substantial. In addition to the usual drum set, keyboard station, guitar stands, and microphones, there was also an accordion, an upright bass lying on its side, lone floor toms set up next… Continue reading Prog Reduced to Roots: The Decemberists Let the Yoke Fall from Their Shoulders
