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Backbeat Foundation began its Backbeat Jazzfest Series in 2006, crossing our fingers and hoping that the music lovers who annually descend upon our city would not let Hurricane Katrina silence the music, passion and kinetic energy of the night. The fans did not disappoint and now 7 years later we continue to celebrate the MUSIC.
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The Ragbirds are heading to Austin, TX to their first showcase performance at SXSW. A band to watch in 2012, The Ragbirds just released their fourth studio release, Travelin' Machine, now available for review.
The quintessential live band, Pittsburgh’s Rusted Root celebrates their 20th anniversary this year. Formed in the early 90’s by singer/guitarist Michael Glabicki, Rusted Root’s worldly style quickly charmed fans of roots music and world rock. To date they have released 7 albums and sold over 3 million records worldwide.
Drexel University's MAD Dragon Records (MDR) and Motion City Soundtrack's recently launched record label, The Boombox Generation, are pleased to announce the official Making Moves kick-off showcase at the annual South by Southwest Music Conference in Austin, Texas. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 14th at Clive Bar, with the first performance starting at 8PM.
The Infamous Stringdusters announce the release of their latest studio album, Silver Sky, set for national release on March 13th. The album marks a period of massive change and growth within the band, as well as explosive growth to audiences around the country. This transition is audible on Silver Sky, with many novel approaches for the band including some alternative instrumentation (keys, horns, drums), a new producer, and the move to a five-piece band.
Acclaimed entertainer, musician and songwriter, Mike Scott is proud to announce his third tour of Israel. Mike Scott & The Nashville Band will set out for an eight day tour May 2-8, 2012 that includes a headlining performance at the Jacob’s Ladder 36th Annual Spring Festival at the Nof Ginnosar Hotel in Magda, Israel on May 3-5, 2012. The festival is located on the shores
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Embrace is the term that best summarizes the exchange between Bonobo and his audience, a welcoming and adoption of the noise that surrounds listeners. Simon Green, a UK native, is a pioneer and mastermind of the downtempo/trip hop sound that is Bonobo. Usually accompanied with a live band, Green holds his ground gracefully above the bass.
Furthur has just announced plans for their 2012 summer tour, kicking off July 5th at McCoy Stadium Pawtucket, RI. Other stops on tour will include Philly, Chicago, Atlanta, GA, Columbia, MD, two nights in Coney Island at MCU Stadium and ending up in July 18th in at Meadowbrook Music Festival, in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Other stops on tour include: Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua, NY, Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC, and the Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center in Bethel, NY.
The 16th Annual Suwannee Springfest is kicks off in less than one month and today, promoters have released the daily stage and performance schedule. With more than 30 artists performing on 6 stages, the weekend promises nearly round-the-clock music from some of the finest string players around.
