Almost an afterthought to a long weekend in 2000, Particle was born on a boat cruise in the San Francisco Bay to commemorate what ended up being Phish’s first hiatus. The then-unnamed Particle ended up surprising everyone on the boat cruise with their fresh sound and original compositions. Six years later, the band has evolved… Continue reading Particle in Hollywood | Review
Music is changing for good, and for the better. An experimental duo based on Long Island, NY, the reverend mofo is dedicated to crafting their fiercely independent, avant-garde soundscapes in a “zero overhead” model that helps to redefine the way in which 21st Century music is created and distributed. With influences ranging from the Grateful Dead… Continue reading The Reverend Mofo
The fourth annual 10,000 Lakes Festival (10KLF) kicked off on a mild Wednesday evening at the Soo Pass Ranch of Detroit Lakes, MN. The four-day bonanza of music and entertainment has matured into a full-fledged mainstay on the summer tour circuit for headliners and up–and-coming regional acts alike. While cars rolled in all day and… Continue reading 10,000 Lakes Festival '06 | A Trip Worth the While
Congressman Beauprez has renewed his membership to the notorious “Dirty Dozen” group of enemies of the environment, the first time a gubernatorial candidate has earned a spot on the annual list. As reported in various media outlets today, the non-partisan League of Conservation Voters on Wednesday announced that the Congressman’s abysmal voting record on environmental… Continue reading CONSERVATION GROUPS NAME BEAUPREZ TO NOTORIOUS 'DIRTY DOZEN' LIST – AGAIN
In jam rock, the line between imitation and evolution can be woefully blurry. Often, the farther the bands and the scene get from the Grateful Dead seed, the harder the listener has to work in order to derive an original experience from the music. Driving drums, noodling bass, swirling guitars and thin vocals rushing through stoner… Continue reading Kettle Joe's Psychedelic Swamp Revue
Harvest Jam is one of the most anticipated fall festivals in the Midwest as this temporary musical city pulls folks from all over the region into Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio for a weekend of continuous music and entertainment October 5 – 7. What began as a weekend party for Dayton-based rock group and Harvest… Continue reading 5th Annual Harvest Jam Spreads Good Musical Vibes This Fall
Thanks for coming to take a peek!! I’m Jen and that’s my little one Dayana. I refused to let the rain get me down. See that smile? Hard to believe the night before I was soaking wet, wandering in the wrong gate looking for my car for 4 hours. I finally found it though, :),… Continue reading Jen's Photography Page