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Ethnomusicologist Amanda Villepastour and Cuban producer (Sendero Music) Luis Bran have teamed up to tell the unlikely story of the spirit of music in a small Cuban town through the heartbeat of a set of multi-generational religious drums named Ilú Keké. The 21-track album, titled Transmisión en la Eritá Meta, is available now digitally worldwide under exclusive license to Music Works NYC.
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Imagine for a moment...You wake up to find yourself in a very special place. It is beautiful! A mix of a summer camp for "kids of all ages", a STAR/FAMILY reunion and a SECRET GARDEN where a certain kind of "magic" happens. Upon closer inspection you realize that in this incredible place you are completely free explore every aspect of your heart, mind and body. And it feels soooo good!
Having built a massive fanbase over the years, Lotus tours heavily selling out headline shows across the county and playing festivals such as Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Ultra, and more. Whether you catch Lotus in outdoor amphitheaters, the country's best theaters, intimate clubs or a variety of festivals, you can expect to have an experience of the senses. The band's new album, Eat the Light, is a first for Lotus - an album with vocals on every song. Guest singers appear throughout ranging from soulful to indie and electronic to rock.
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For fans of the band Phish there is no doubt that 1993 was probably the most pivotal year in their now legendary career. Though they had technically been performing together since the mid 80s, it was at this point that the band began to shape themselves into the touring juggernaut they would eventually become. Over the course of the year the band performed 110 shows, each one filled with unique jams, new originals, and exciting cover songs.
Dispatch has announced the release of their first studio album in 5 years - America, Location 12 – due out on June 2nd, 2017 independently via the band’s own Bomber Records/Kobalt Music Recordings. Preorders are available starting today via Dispatch.Merchline.Com and the album will be released in CD, Digital and Vinyl formats. Fans will be able to pick up the LP in limited edition ocean blue colored vinyl, only from the Dispatch web store or on the road.
Hooteroll? + Plus! Featuring: Stuart Bogie (Reeds) Erik Deutsch (Keyboards) Jonathan Goldberger (Guitar) Dave Harrington (Bass) Kevin Kendrick (Vibraphone & Percussion) Jordan McClean (Trumpet) Joe Russo (Drums)
"A great rehearsal yesterday for Joe Russo Presents Hooteroll? + Plus! So excited to play this material with these unreal talents! This is going to be an amazing night. More to come soon!" JR
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In the third episode of The Light Side, a lighting design podcast, host Luke Stratton (Dopapod) sits down with Paul Hoffman, lighting designer and director for Widespread Panic and The Dead.
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In the early 2000’s, Jah Sun, was a young man without a plan. He had found some early local success in hip-hop music, but was no longer walking a clear path. A spiritual awakening, in the form of discovering Bob Marley, rocked Jah’s world. The once “misguided youth” began learning about Rastafari, growing out his dread locks and committing to a healthy lifestyle while emerging himself in the beauty of the culture. He returned to making music, releasing his first album, The Height of Light, in 2006 and never looking back.
