Goose announced their plans to collect canned and dry goods at their sold-out Goosemas concert on December 21 at the Wall Street Theatre in Norwalk, CT. The food drive will benefit Open Doors, a social service organization and shelter in Norwalk that has been providing support for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness since 1983.
Those who donate nonperishable food items will be entered into a raffle, with prizes ranging from limited-edition Goose merchandise to concert tickets.
“During this season of giving, Open Doors is truly grateful to the members of Goose for thinking of all those in need in their hometown and to everyone who’s coming together to have fun and make a difference at Goosemas.” - Michelle Conderino (Executive Director, Open Doors)
Although fans are encouraged to bring items to benefit Open Doors, attendees will also be able to purchase raffle tickets with all proceeds going to the organization. Those who cannot attend will be able to make donations online.
“We wanted to do something for a local organization and felt this was the best way for us and our fan base to contribute to our local community.” - Peter Anspach (Goose)
This year marks the sixth annual Goosemas concert for the Norwalk based quartet, comprised of Rich Mitarotonda (Guitar, Vocals), Peter Anspach (Guitar, Keys, Vocals), Trevor Weekz (Bass) and Ben Atkind (Drums). Originally beginning as an intimate show for friends and family, Goosemas has expanded with the growth of the band. Goose anticipates 1,100 people will attend the show.
On Saturday, December 21st, Norwalk, CT based indie-groove band Goose hosted Goosemas VI at the historic Wall Street Theatre. This year’s sold-out hometown show was the capstone to a year of incredible growth, as the quartet progressed from playing at small bars to nationally renowned theaters in a matter of months.
The sixth annual Goosemas show was Goose’s biggest headlining show to date, as over 1,100 concertgoers packed the band’s hometown theatre to see two sets called “The Ghost of Goosemas Past” and “The Ghost of Goosemas Future.” Both sets incorporated fan-favorite originals, including “Yeti,” “Tumble,” and “Wysteria Lane,” and Christmas classics like Vince Guaraldi’s “Linus and Lucy” and The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Carol of the Bells.”
Perhaps most exciting for Goose fans was the long-awaited debut of three new original songs, entitled “Arrow,” “Honeybee” and “Your Ocean.”
This year’s mellifluous musical marathon provided attendees with over almost six hours of music, featuring a stellar opening set from Talkpeck Soundsystem, a project led by local Guitarist/Singer Matt McNulty that incorporates music from the renowned catalogs of The Talking Heads, Vulfpeck and LCD Soundsystem. McNulty was supported by an impressive collection of accomplished musicians, including Rob Compa (Dopapod), Sammi Garett (Turkuaz), Avery Acevedo, Scotty Zwang (Ghost Light), Rob Madore (Electroniq Soul), Jeff Engborg (Great Blue), Ian McGuire (CIA), and Miles Livolsi. DJ Doey Joey opened the night and provided a fresh mix of funk and disco that kept the crowd moving all night.
For the first time, Goose expanded the charitable “wing” of their organization and hosted a can drive for Norwalk-based Open Doors, a homeless shelter and food pantry that has supported local families since 1983. Fans who donated non-perishable food items were entered into a raffle for prizes including limited-edition merchandise and tickets to upcoming shows. The band successfully collected over 300 pounds of food for Open Doors.
Goose is off the road for a few weeks, returning to the stage for two late-night shows in Mexico with Dead and Company at Playing in the Sand. Shortly thereafter, the band will embark on an extensive winter/spring tour that includes 13 west coast dates with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, a run of headline dates and a performance for PBS’s Bluegrass Underground at The Caverns, a subterranean amphitheater that presents the world's finest musicians in the world's most sublime and surreal setting.
Goose is comprised of Rich Mitarotonda (Guitar, Vocals), Trevor Weekz (Bass), Peter Anspach (Guitar, Keys, Vocals) and Ben Atkind (Drums).
At midnight on December 26th, Norwalk, CT based indie-groove band Goose released their fourth studio single of 2019, “Wysteria Lane.” The track is a whimsical sojourn that dissects fleeting memories of the past in anticipation of a capricious future.
The single arrives in the wake of Goosemas VI, the band’s flagship holiday event. This year’s sold-out show saw Goose perform two sets, titled “The Ghost of Goosemas Past” and “The Ghost of Goosemas Future.” Wysteria Lane bookended set two, which included two debut original tracks and two debut covers.
For those who missed Goosemas, the band announced a pro-shot, multi-cam video release of the entire show, scheduled for release on Sunday, January 5th at 7 pm via YouTube. Watch the Goose’s rendition of Vince Guaraldi’s “Linus and Lucy” using the link below.
Wysteria Lane was recorded at Carriage House Studios in Stamford, CT, mixed by Kenny Cash at Factory Underground in Norwalk, CT, and mastered by veteran engineer Emily Lazar with assistance by Chris Allgood at The Lodge in New York City.
Remember when January was a cold, desolate month for music fans?
From Jam Cruise To CID excursions, January has become the premier month music for music fans to catch preeminent musicians collaboratively excel in all-inclusive tropical settings. What better way to bounce back from your given NYE show of choice?
Goose was a last-minute addition, contributing three sets to a sold-out Playing in the Sand. The groovy gaggle landed on the main stage for an unannounced welcome party for a notoriously passionate deadhead fan base, who flock across the world to see their beloved music legends perform in an intimate setting.
Despite the fact most attendees arrive in the next 48 hours the avian artists took control of the main stage presenting a Setlist comprised of well-known originals and covers. After cautiously reconnoitering the melodic as aspects of The Wood Brothers’ “Atlas,” the band settled into a four-song expedition of eclectic originals.
Much to the chagrin of the fervent cohort of aggressive patrons, an aggressive rainstorm truncated the final minutes of a vivacious “So Ready” resulting in a rapid evacuation of the beachside stage.
PITS attendees will have the opportunity to catch Goose twice more this weekend, late-night at the Nizuc Pool on Thursday and Friday. Additionally, Foundations of Funk, Lettuce, Circles Around the Sun and Molly Tuttle will perform.
On the evenings of January 17 and 18, the high flying indie-groove band Goose joined musical supergroup Dead and Company at their third annual concert series, “Playing in the Sand.” The all-inclusive event was hosted by the Moon Palace Resort in Riviera Cancun Mexico.
Goose was invited to play three times over the week and after a rain-soaked mainstage set on Tuesday, the band settled at the Nizuc Pool stage to perform back-to-back late-night sets, both starting around midnight.
Night one was an opportunity for many of the traveling Deadhead attendees to see Goose for the first time, with over 50% of the attendees in the packed poolside amphitheater responding it was their first time seeing the band. The gaggle quickly won over the late-night revelers with a healthy mix of originals, including “Time to Flee,” “Yeti,” and “Hot Tea.”
The highlight of the night for many was experiencing Goose’s uncanny ability to venerate musical legends of yesteryear, presenting covers of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Green River,” Bruce Hornsby’s “The Way It Is,” and a high energy rendition of Bobby Blue Bland’s “Turn on Your Love Light,” another Deadhead favorite.
NIght 2:
Those familiar with the Grateful Dead, are familiar with the band’s sartorial contributions to the music scene, including tie-dye tinged clothing and thigh-high jean shorts, worn specifically by guitarist Bob Weir.
On Saturday night, Goose paid homage to Weir, as the quartet and their crew donned jorts for their final set of an incredible tropical weekend. Goose, playing on a poolside stage in the center of the Moon Palace resort, earned a significant increase of attendees after their Thursday night set, as partiers closed out the final performance on the Nizuc Pool stage with a nearly three-hour marathon of music with a cover-heavy set (setlist below). After the closing notes of “Jive Lee,” partiers were yearning for more as the cheers of the enthusiastic crowd echoed across the resort property.
Goose returns to the stage this weekend, for two sold-out shows. Friday night at Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan, NYC and Saturday night at the Music Hall of Williamsburg.
1.17.20 • Cancun, Mexico • Playing in the Sand • The Moon Palace
Set: Time to Flee, Green River {1}, Yeti, Drive {2} , The Way It Is {3}, Hot Tea, All I Need {4} > Electric Avenue {5}, Turn on Your Love Light {6}
Coach’s Notes:
{1} Creedence Clearwater Revival
{2} Shama Lama Ding Dong teases
{3} Bruce Hornsby
{4} Slow & melodic version of All I Need
{5} Eddy Grant
{6} Bobby Blue Bland
Set Start: 11:55pm Set End: 1:53am
Sound Check: Eliza Jane, W. S. Walcott’s Medicine Show
1.18.20 • Cancun, Mexico • Playing in the Sand • The Moon Palace
Set: Flopener {1}, Escape {2}, Tumble, Wysteria Lane > Echo of a Rose, Crosseyed & Painless {3}, Arcadia, Madhuvan > Wild Night{4}, Creatures, Don’t Do It {5}, Jive I > Jive Lee {6}
Encore: Me & My Uncle {7}
Coach’s Notes:
{1} Flodown opener
{2} Rupert Holmes
{3} Talking Heads
{4} Van Morrison
{5} The Band
{6} Handini teased ‘Chank’ by Scofield Medeski Martin & Wood
{7} John Phillips, Kurt said to the crowd “This one is for all the people that helped us get here”
The entire band was wearing jorts.
Start Time: 12:05am End Time: 2:37am
Sound Check: Jam, No Rain, I’m Alright > Make The Move
Next Show: 1.24.20 • Manhattan, NY • Bowery Ballroom
CT-based indie-Groove band Goose took over New York City this weekend for two sold-out performances at Bowery Ballroom (Friday) and Music Hall of Williamsburg (Saturday).
The shows offered long-time fans and new listeners the opportunity to see the burgeoning bird band provide some of their best work to date - as the quartet performed a mix of fan-favorite originals and recently debuted new songs, in addition to a carefully curated selection of catchy covers.
Night 1:
A lively capacity crowd erupted as Goose kicked off their 2020 winter/spring tour with a high-octane rendition of their original “Drive,” followed by a seamless segue into Wes Montgomery classic “Switchin’.” Attendees maintained their focus throughout the first set, as colorful solos by Rich Mitarotonda (guitar, vocals) and Peter Anspach (guitar, keys, vocals) carried “Lead the Way” and “Elizabeth.” For many, the highlight of set one was the 13-minute rendition of the Bill Withers classic “Lovely Day,” followed by a rousing rendition of “Honeybee.,” debuted last month at Goosemas.
Set two was far more exploratory, as the band fired up the crowd with “Into the Myst” and “Flowdown,” before settling into an extended “Echo of a Rose.” Other highlights included the debut of reggae-heavy “Bob O. John,” and an intense “Tumble” to close the set.
Night 2:
Goose surged out of the gates on Saturday evening with a thumping rendition of “Yeti” led by the rhythm section of Ben Atkind (drums) and Trevor Weeks (bass). Much to the delight of the audience, the 80-minute first set featured several familiar original songs in the Goose catalog, and a rare cover of Radiohead’s “Weird Fishes (Arpeggi).
Set 2 opened with brand-new track “Arrow,” as the catchy, melodic tune hooked concertgoers for what would be 90+ minute musical marathon. After a debut of Moody Blues classic “Nights in White Satin,” Goose dug deep into a room-shaking four-to-the-floor dance marathon with “Creatures.” A surprise cover of Kylie Minogue’s 2001 track “Can't Get You Outta My Head,” preceded an energetic “Hot Tea.” Goose closed out the weekend with “Turned Clouds,” a highlight from their 2016 album, ‘Moon Cabin’.
Goose returns to the stage in early February (2/5) in Phoenix, AZ at The Marquee Theater.
1.24.20 • New York, NY • Bowery Ballroom
Set 1: Drive > Switchin’ {1}, Lead The Way, Elizabeth, Lovely Day {2}, Honeybee
Set 2: Into The Myst > FloDown > Echo of a Rose > Bob O. John {3} > Echo of a Rose {4}, Slow Ready, Tumble
Encore: Shama Lama Ding Dong {5}
Coach’s Notes:
{1} Wes Montgomery
{2} Bill Withers
{3} FTP. Original tune
{4} OG vocal ending. They sang “Echo of a Rose” for the outro
{5} Otis Day & The Knights
This was a sold out show
Set 1 Start: 9:18pm - Set 1 End: 10:28pm
Set 2 Start: 10:55pm - Set 2 End: 12:21am
Sound Check: Arrow, Lovely Day, Honey Bee
1.25.20 • Brooklyn, NY • Music Hall of Williamsburg
Set 1: Yeti, Time to Flee, A Western Sun, All I Need {1}, Weird Fishes {2}, Doc Brown {3}, So Ready
Set 2: Arrow > Nights in White Satin {4} > Creatures > Can’t Get You Outta My Head {5} > Hot Tea, Jive I > Jive Lee
Encore: Turned Clouds {6}
Coach’s Notes:
{1} Slow & melodic version of All I Need
{2} Radio Head
{3} Wiz Kid dedicated the song to his nephew
{4} Moody Blues, FTP
{5} Kylie Minogue
{6} Spuds & Handini wished Bonnie aka Mrs. Coach a very happy birthday before the tune
This was a sold out show
Set 1 Start: 9:27pm - Set 1 End Time: 10:47pm
Set 2 Start: 11:15pm Set 2 End: 12:52am
Next Show: 2.5.20 • Phoenix, AZ • The Marque Theater
This weekend, Vermont-based jam quartet Twiddle returned to the Northeast for a pair of shows. Dubbed the “Valentine’s Run 2020,” the band played at The Palace Theatre (Albany, NY) on Friday, and at the sold-out State Theatre (Portland, ME) on Saturday. Much to the delight of the droves of fervent supporters, both shows provided a deep-dive into Twiddle’s ever-expanding catalog, featuring selections from each stage of the group’s 15-year career.
Night one saw Twiddle take the stage with the letters “L-O-V-E” illuminated behind them. After opening with “Five,” from the 2015 release “Plump,” Twiddle traversed a segue-heavy first set, weaving together fan-favorite classics “Every Soul,” “Apples,” “Beehop,” and “When It Rains it Pours,” among others.
Set two opened with a heartfelt rendition of Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get it On,” before the band transitioned into a set of originals, punctuated by an exploratory “Doinkinbonk>Just Gravy>Donkinbonk.” The well-received extended jams kept the band on stage long enough that they exceeded the venue’s curfew and were unable to play an encore.
Saturday’s show in Portland saw an enthusiastic sold-out crowd erupt for a “Nicodemus Portulay>Gatsby the Great>Zazu’s Flight” opener. Set one closed with a dynamic “Lost in the Cold” featuring a sit-in from local frend Josh Dobbs on keys. Highlights of a segue-heavy set two included a marathon presentation of “Jamflowman>Frankenfoot>Slippin in the Kitchen>Classical Gas,” before the band closed out the weekend with an encore of “Syncopated Healing” and “Juggernaut.”
Twiddle's 2020 winter tour continues this weekend with shows in Pittsburgh, PA (Roxian Theatre), Covington, KY (Madison Theater), and Chicago, IL (Park West).
In true migratory bird fashion, Connecticut-based indie-groove band Goose made their second tropical appearance this winter, playing three sets on “Rock Legends Cruise” this weekend. Taking place aboard Royal Caribbean’s “Independence of the Seas,” the five-day floating festival featured performances by musical legends of the past six decades, including Roger Daltrey (The Who), Nancy Wilson (Heart), Robby Kreiger (The Doors), Larkin Poe and Brandon “Taz” Niederauer.
Goose opened the weekend with a cover-heavy late-night performance in the boat’s “Studio B.” After a blistering “Madhuvan,” Goose weaved Billy Joel’s “Moving Out,” The Band’s “WS Walcott’s Medicine Show,” and Stevie Wonder’s “Boogie on Reggae Woman” in between several original tracks, completing an intricate 75-minute set.
Night two saw Goose visit the pool deck stage for another late-night soiree. After opening with their 2019 tropical-themed single, “Butter Rum,” the band launched into a funky rendition of “Hot Tea,” before performing their take on Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Green River,” last time played in Mexico and Dead and Company’s Playing in the Sand. After a slow and melodic take on “All I Need,” the band segued into the reggae-tinged track “Echo of a Rose” before diving into Bruce Hornsby’s “The Way it Is.” “Jive I,” “Indian River” and Bobby Blue Bland’s “Boogie on Reggae Woman” closed the set.
Rick Mitarotonda (Guitar, Vocals) and Peter Anspach (Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals) were invited to join the “Gary Hoey All-Star Jam” on Saturday night. Joined by Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) and a host of talented musicians, The two riffed on Joe Walsh’s “Rocky Mountain Way”, ZZ Top’s “Tush,” Stevie Ray Vaughn’s “Pride and Joy,” and Chuck Berry’ “Johnny B. Good.”
Goose kicked off the festivities in Studio B with an 11:30 am set on Sunday morning. Following “Lead the Way” and “Elizabeth,” Goose invited 16-year old virtuoso Brandon “Taz” Niederauer to the stage for a funky version of The Wood Brothers’ “Atlas.” The 10-minute jam featured tremendous interplay between Mitaratonda and Niederauer and prompted roaring applause from the crowd. Following a cover of Paul Simon’s “Me and Julio Down by the School Yard,” (featuring a whistle solo by LD Andrew Goedde), Goose closed the weekend with fan-favorite “Arcadia.”
Goose continues their nationwide winter tour this week with shows in Cleveland, Grand Rapids (MI), Chicago and St. Louis.
On Monday, multi-instrumentalist Mihali released an acoustic rendition of his original track “Empty Overflow,” recorded live in Miami, Florida for Sugarshack Sessions. The seven-minute performance showcases Mihali’s instrumental prowess, as he beatboxes and layers guitar, drums, bass and vocals to create a robust reggae jam. “Empty Overflow” appears on Mihali’s new album, “Breathe and Let Go,” released Friday, February 28th. The eleven-track record, produced by 2x Grammy Award winner Eric Krasno, features music written over the past decade and includes contributions from Matisyahu, Citizen Cope, G. Love and Special Sauce, Nahko and Trevor Hall.
This spring, Mihali will embark on an eight-date international tour, featuring an inaugural visit to London and stops throughout the US. With the exception of a solo acoustic show in London, Mihali will perform with his newly established live band. Domestic support will come from 16-year-old guitar virtuoso Brandon “Taz” Niederauer.
Today, ascending indie-groove band Goose announced the upcoming release of the new live album, “Alive and Well,” their first full-length offering in almost four years. Set for digital release on April 10th, the album will feature a selection of various tracks from 2019 - a seminal year in the quartet’s short history. The highly anticipated project is Goose’s first live album and captures the refined sound that propelled their epochal rise to national acclaim.
“It’s about gratitude. We’re grateful to be able to be out here doing what we’ve always wanted to do. It’s for all the people we’ve known and loved and that may not be alive and well now. And it’s embracing the power of mental projection. Acknowledging that you are, or are choosing to be alive and well even when things aren’t easy.” - Rick Mitarotonda (Guitar, Vocals).
Additionally, Goose is planning to give audiophiles and record collectors an opportunity to secure the first-ever vinyl offering released by the band. Today, Goose will accept pre-orders for the 4-LP “Alive and Well,” pressed on 180 g vinyl. The album will also include a 32-page photo book documenting the band on and off stage from Summer 2019 until Winter 2020 and a full color 24” x 36” fold-out poster.
Brooklyn-based jam project Escaper released the new single “Open Sky.” The track is Escaper’s first official studio release in almost two years and is the first offering from their upcoming studio album, Apotheosis, due on June 19th. “Open Sky” finds particular salience in the midst of our current pandemic - the contemplative, melodic tune is a necessary reminder that we should all take time to celebrate the simple beauty of human existence.
"[Apotheosis] represents change and growth for us as a band, as well as individually… On “Open Sky”, the first single from the album.. we feel a freedom of being." - Will Hanza (Guitar, Vocals)
The single, recorded and mixed by John Davis at The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, colorfully exhibits the refined sound of a dedicated core of musicians. “Open Sky” is the nexus of each band member’s individual virtuosity combined with musical sensibility - it keeps your feet moving and your brain grooving.
"[Open Sky] is the sheer Escaper way of breaking free of confinement and allowing our most true selves through. The idea... reflects the climb to self-actualization." - Will Hanza (Guitar, Vocals).
Though the current pandemic has certainly altered most peoples'routines, Escaper has managed to stay incredibly busy. The band has impressed listeners worldwide with their weekly Escaper At Home video series. Listeners can expect a plethora of fresh content prior to the album release on 6/19.
It is true! We have new music for the world to hear - an entire new album of fresh new music already captured in the studio and awaiting the final creative push over the edge into finality! Patience is a virtue and we must trust our process and release the full album upon its natural completion in the coming seasons.
However, as all four members of Midnight North were forced into quarantine separately around the country in their respective homes, a unanimous decision was made by the band to fast track one specific tune from said new record for immediate release ahead of the rest. Please welcome our new single, Good Days.
"I had the chorus of Good Days in my head a few weeks before I sat down on my parent’s porch in Charleston and worked out the melody and lyrics," explains Elliott. "The picture in my mind was of a small rustic cabin, where two people were sharing their time, and were happy enough with just each other’s company that they needed nothing else. The song touches on how we are a culture always in wanting, and when we really think about our happiest times, it was the simplest ones, when the company of someone was all we needed. Grahame filled out this story with his lyrical ideas on the verses, and Nathan added the exclamation point with the phrase about the birds."
The tune was written and recorded before the pandemic changed everything about our current lives. It was written in a time of hugs and handshakes, communal joints and sipping van whiskey straight from the bottle, small rooms full of close friends and large festival grounds full of complete strangers, frequent flyers with rarely a home cooked meal... well you get it. You were there too. Midnight North is releasing Good Days into a unique new world where each new experience now comes with a question mark, free of charge.
Join us in celebrating the Good Days,
- Midnight North
Good Days
Music & lyrics by Elliott Peck, Grahame Lesh, & Nathan Graham
Today, Brooklyn-based jam quartet Escaper announced the release of their third studio album, Apotheosis. Recorded and mixed by John Davis at The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, NY, the album is the band’s first release with their new four-piece lineup. Apotheosis is Escaper’s first release in over two years - the band is clearly back with a vengeance. The six-track album carefully traverses a myriad of soundscapes, carefully blending musical complexity with toe-tapping accessibility.
“This album represents change and growth. For us as a band, as well as individually. There is a progression of thought as we arrive at our 3rd album… a “Vista” point as the opening track. This brings us to the “Open Sky”, the first single from the album, where we feel a freedom of being. In sheer Escaper way of breaking free of confinement and allowing our most true selves through. The idea of Apotheosis reflects the climb of self-actualization.” -Will Hanza (Guitar, Vocals)
Escaper is:
Will Hanza - Guitar, Vocals
Ricky Petraglia- Drums, Percussion
Phil Kadet - Keys, Synth, Mellotron, Piano, Vocals
Jay Giacomazzo - Bass
Dayton, Ohio based jam quartet The Werks announced a much-anticipated return to the stage with a socially distant concert event called Riverwerk. Hosted on the bank of the Ohio River at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati, the band will play an outdoor multi-set show, with fans situated in designated socially distant areas. Hometown progressive rock quintet Peridoni will open the show. Having not performed a live show since The Winter Werk out in early February, Rob Chafin (Drums), Jake Goldberg (Bass), Chris Houser (Guitar), and Dan Shaw (Keys), are looking forward to returning to the familiar normalcy of outdoor performance in the middle of the summer.
"We're really pumped to be playing music in our home state for the first time since the pandemic took hold. It's going to be very therapeutic for both the band and fans alike." -Rob Chafin
Ticket sales commence on 8/14 at 11:00 AM ET. Admission is $20 for advance sales, $25 at the door and a $50 VIP option that allows purchasers to ride the rail with the band in premium front row pods that can hold up to 10 individuals. VIP access includes VIP bar access, VIP servers, and a signed event poster.
Riverwerk will take place on the outdoor stage at Riverfront Live. In the interest of everyone's safety all guests are expected to adhere to CDC and Ohio state guidelines in relation to social distancing while attending the event.
General Guidelines to Follow:
• If you are sick, running a fever or have been exposed to COVID-19, please stay home until you are healthy.
• For the safety of yourself and others, please only attend this event with people in your immediate quarantine circle.
• Please maintain a respectable social distance between yourself and those outside of your immediate quarantine circle at all times.
• Please wear a mask when visiting restrooms and other locations outside your general viewing area.
• Please adhere to any and all social distancing rules and regulations put into place by the venue.
After a long hiatus from live performance due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Vermont jam quartet Twiddle returned to the stage this weekend for three socially distanced drive-in shows. Taking place in Essex Junction, VT, the three sold-out shows were a welcome return to live performance for the band, with over 250 car passes sold for each night.
“We can't thank our fans enough for making our first live shows back such an incredible and safe experience. It felt amazing playing live again with the boys and having our brother Taz join us, elevating the band as he always does.”
-Mihali Savoulidis (Guitar, Vocals)
Twiddle kicked off a stellar weekend of music with a fantastic first set on night one (8/14) during which the band seamlessly segued through Blunderbuss, Ricky Snickle, Daydream Farmer, and Earth Mama without a break.
After sunset, the band took the stage for an improvisation-heavy three-song second set, featuring Gatsby the Great, Doinkinbonk and Cabbage Face. The show closed with fan-favorite sing-along Orlando’s.
Night two (8/15) presented material from various phases of the band’s 15-year career. Highlights from set one include Zazu’s Flight > Bronze Fingers > Zazu’s Flight, as well as a tender rendition of The Machine, featuring drummer Brook Jordan on vocals. Twiddle closed the first set with a raging rendition of Every Soul, with special guest 16-year-old guitar phenom Brandon “Taz” Niederauer.
Set two was rife with deep jams and segues, including the introspective ballad River Drift sandwiched between Dr. Remidi’s Melodium and Nicodemus Portulay. Taz sat in on Tom’s Song during set two and returned for a Comfortably Numb encore, played for the first time in over nine years (LTP - 4/15/11, Higher Ground).
Night three (8/16) set one showcased a healthy mix of Twiddle’s bluegrass influences and improvisational acumen, with twangy takes on Hattibagen McRat and Fat Country Baby, as well as a deep type two Lost in the Cold.
The band rounded out the weekend with a trip down memory lane, with set two featuring throwback favorites Invisible Ink and Tiberius, before closing out the show with an epic Beethoven and Greene.
SETLISTS:
Night One - 8/14/2020 - Drive In - Essex Junction, VT
Set One
Blunderbuss->
Ricky Snickle->
Blunderbuss->
Ricky Snickle
Daydream Farmer ->
Earth mamma->
Daydream Farmer
Set Two
Gatsby->
Doinkinbonk->
Gatsby (1)
Cabbage Face
Encore: Orlando's
1. Big Country (Bela Fleck) tease
Night Two - 8/15/2020 - Drive In - Essex Junction, VT
Set One
Zazu’s flight->
Bronze Fingers->
Zazus Flight
The Machine
Apples->
Classical Gas->
Apples->
Every Soul (1)
Set Two
Dr Remidis Melodium->
River Drift->
Nicodemus Portulay->
Toms Song (1)
Dr Remedies Melodium
Encore
Comfortably Numb (1) (2)
1. With Taz
2. Pink Floyd
Night 3 - 8/16/2020- Drive In - Essex Junction, VT
After completing an innovative and well-received virtual “Bingo Tour” earlier this summer, Connecticut indie-groove band Goose announced its return to the stage with a socially distanced drive-in show on Cape Cod. Hosted at the Yarmouth Drive-In on Saturday, September 12th, the band will play an outdoor multi-set show, with fans situated in designated socially distant areas adjacent to their vehicles. Having not performed for an audience since early March, Goose is looking forward to playing live.
“It’s been almost 5 months since we played for an audience, so we are beyond stoked to hang with our fans! I recently attended a show at Yarmouth and was blown away by the care and safety awareness demonstrated by the staff. We wanted to make sure the experience would be comfortable and fun for all our fans. Unlike most traditional concerts, there is no PA system. At a drive-in show, the sound is entirely generated by fans via FM car radio. I was skeptical about this at first, but once the show began, it was magical. We encourage everyone to bring additional speakers and/or headphones that can connect to FM radio in order to maximize the sound experience. Don’t worry, after blasting our car radio for 2+ hours, the car battery was still cooking!” -Peter Anspach (Guitar, Keys, Vox)
Today, Connecticut-based indie-groove band Goose announced a pair of socially distant live concerts at South Farms in Morris, CT. The event venue, a multipurpose farm, has designed a grid-like layout where the audience is situated in pairs, on an 8’x8’ plot of grass.
“We’re looking forward to playing a live show in our home state for the first time since December… people won’t be right up against the stage so I’m going to need everyone to bust out dance moves that are epic enough for me to see while we play”
-Ben Atkind (Drums)
Unlike drive-in shows, South Farms is equipped for the band to use live sound, as opposed to FM radio transmitters. In the interest of everyone's safety, all guests are expected to adhere to CDC and Connecticut state guidelines in relation to social distancing while attending the event.
Ticket presale begins on Wednesday, September 2nd at 10 AM ET, followed by a general on-sale on Friday. September 4th at 10 AM ET.
In response to the current wildfire crisis impacting the western United States, Jamcast Network has pulled together an eclectic mix of accomplished musicians for a streaming benefit show. Starting at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT on Wednesday, October 7th, the fundraiser will feature performances from Joel Cummins (Umphrey's McGee), Bill, and Jillian Nershi (String Cheese Incident), Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon), The Higgs, Cycles and more.
“It’s an honor to bring so many incredible artists together for such a great cause. Our hearts go out to all of those affected by these tragic wildfires.” -Matt Kolinski (Jamcast, Call on Music)
Dozens of uncontrolled wildfires are burning across California, forcing tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes. While the threat of additional fires remains high with dry thunderstorms possibly sparking new blazes, hundreds of Red Cross disaster workers have been mobilized to help provide evacuees with safe shelter, food, and comfort.
California Community Foundation Wildfire Relief Fund
In the aftermath of a disaster, immediate needs for victims can include shelter, food, cash, and other basic needs. A community’s recovery is often more complex and depends on the scope of the disaster and an affected community’s specific context and needs. For these reasons, the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund supports both mid-term to long-term recovery efforts for those affected by California wildfires. Since the Wildfire Relief Fund opened in 2003, they have granted more than $24 million to support relief and recovery efforts in the aftermath of these devastating wildfires.
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control Emergency Fire Fund (EFF)
The Fund was established in 1967 by a group of Colorado counties that recognized that some wildfires may exceed the counties’ individual resources and ability to manage. Participation is voluntary, and currently, 43 out of 64 counties in Colorado participate.
Today, Connecticut-based indie-groove band Goose announced a pair of live, socially distant concerts at South Farms in Morris, CT. On Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st, the band will return to the multipurpose outdoor venue with a grid-like layout where the audience is situated in pairs, on 8’x8’ plots of grass.
Unlike drive-in shows, South Farms is equipped for the band to use live sound, as opposed to FM radio transmitters. In the interest of everyone's safety, all guests are expected to adhere to CDC and Connecticut state guidelines in relation to social distancing while attending the event.
Ticket presale begins on Wednesday, October 7th at 10 AM ET, followed by a general onsale on Friday. October 9th at 10 AM ET.
Today, Baltimore-based jam-funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced plans for a movie-themed Halloween weekend entitled “Flockbuster” Halloween. Performing two socially distant live concerts at The Diamond in Richmond, VA on October 30-31, the band will pay homage to classic movie soundtracks of the past few decades. Attendees can expect a high-octane exposition of Pigeons’ infectious energy as they interweave cinematic cover songs with their toe-tapping, funky originals. The holiday event builds on PPPP’s rich history of themed shows - previous endeavors include “Dead Zeppelin,” “Red Hot Sergeant Peppers,” and “New Year’s stEve,” among many others.
“On our last tour before the pandemic, we visited the only remaining Blockbuster Video store in the world and had an absolute blast walking around reliving our childhood,” recalled frontman “Scrambled Greg” Ormont. “Fast-forward to our current drive-in tour, we found ourselves naturally teasing songs from classic movies and felt a wave of similar nostalgia. Suddenly it all clicked and Flockbuster Halloween was born. With such an open-ended theme, there’s no telling which memories we’ll stir up for the Richmond Flock and those streaming at home.”
Although both shows are sold out, fans can watch from home by purchasing livestream passes through fans.live. Individual show streams are available, as well as a discounted six-show bundle of their full Fall 2020 Couch Tour, which resumes on October 24 in Asheville, NC. All streams can be re-watched through November 7 at 11:59pm ET
To watch an excerpt from last year’s “Stop Making Cake” Halloween finale at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT, click here.
Rising indie-groove act Goose has found a way to make the best out of a bleak summer for music fans. From their participation in virtual festivals like Bonnaroo and Live From Out There to their wildly successful, self-produced Bingo Tour, the band has maintained a connection to fans while patiently growing their brand online. This fall, the quintet returned to the road for the first time since March, playing drive-in shows to droves of adoring fans in the northeast, mid-Atlantic and Midwest.
Monday, October 19th saw Goose visit Showtime at the Drive-In in Frederick, MD for only the fourth Monday show in the band’s short history. The groovy gaggle was met with enthusiasm, with fans lined up outside the gates prior to soundcheck. Set one began with the sprightly original “Drive,” highlighted by a cautious jam that slowly led to a seamless segue into “Doc Brown.” After the thumping dance track “So Ready,” Goose premiered a cover of Bon Iver’s newest single “AUATC.” The extended take on the recently released track was a welcome nod to the band’s indie roots and featured strong harmonies and instrumental interplay between Anspach and Mitarotonda. “Jive I > Jive Lee” was an exposition of both instrumental technicality and improvisational acumen, as Goose was met with roaring applause. The set closed with “Indian River > Fleeprise.”
Set two opened with Fat Freddy’s Drop’s “Fish In The Sea,” a new cover that cheekily moved into the final section of the first set’s unfinished “Drive.” “Rosewood Heart” led to “Travelers,” providing a healthy balance of both jamming, songwriting, and insightful lyricism, before a marching rendition of “Turned Clouds.” With no time left for an encore, Alex “Gator” Petropolous of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong joined on percussion for a quick take on fan-favorite “Hot Tea.”
Goose returns to the stage on 10/30-31 for a sold-out Halloweekend at South Farms in Morris, CT.
At midnight, Connecticut-based indie-groove band Goose released a new EP, Night Lights. The surprise project includes four singles released over the past eighteen months and a previously unreleased cut of the song “Yeti.” Available across all streaming platforms, the studio recordings are polished takes on several tracks that precede the formation of the band. “All I Need” is a Goose song, “Wysteria Lane” and “Butter Rum” were performed by Vasudo, while “Yeti” and “Time to Flee” belong to Great Blue.
“These 5 songs are such a great representation of the history of Goose, with most of the tunes hailing from previous bands around the Wilton music scene,” said Peter Anspach (Guitar, Keys, Vocals). “We are very stoked to wrap them all up as an EP and set the stage for our next full-length record.”
The Night Lights release kicks off a busy weekend for the groovy gaggle, as they prepare for a pair of Halloweekend shows at South Farms in Morris, CT. The band plans to live stream both shows through the LivexLive platform. All streams can be re-watched through Monday, November 2nd at 11:59 PM ET.
Twiddle is thrilled to announce that they will be continuing their tradition of Frendsgiving at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on November 27th and 28th - this year the show will be a Live Stream! Pre-sale discounted passes and limited edition screenprint bundles are on sale now, followed by a general on-sale beginning November 18th at 10 AM ET.
In the true Twiddle spirit of loving relentlessly the band plans to donate a portion of each ticket sale to the White Light Foundation in support of forthcoming winter initiatives. Additionally, starting today, fans will have the opportunity to win one of seventy-five Paul Kreizenbeck Screen Prints.
To join in on the fun, find Twiddle’s Frendsgiving Facebook Post, tag three frends, and share your favorite Cap memory. Extra points for photos, sharing, and making people happy. Three winners will be chosen at NOON on Thanksgiving Day!
Today, rising Connecticut-based jam quintet Goose announced a pair of upcoming free live streams for fans. Featuring both shows from the band’s recent Halloweekend at South Farms in Morris, CT, the video premieres will be available on both Facebook and YouTube. Night one will debut on Tuesday, November 17th at 8 PM ET, and night two will follow on Wednesday, November 18th at 8 PM ET.
After an unseasonable snowstorm passed through Connecticut the weekend of October 30th, Goose decided to postpone their weekend run to the following weekend. Night one (11/6) was rife with setlist rarities, including Lily’s Tiger (Great Blue Cover), It Burns Within (LTP Goosemas 1), and Empress of Organos (Vasudo Cover). Night two (11/7) saw the band in full costume, as the show paid homage to the soundtrack of the early 2000’s cult classic, Donnie Darko.
In June 2020, Connecticut indie-groove quintet Goose consolidated their signature live experience into a virtual summer event called “Bingo Tour.” The ten-day tour featured four “Bingo Nights” of live music, and six additional days of community events, all live-streamed. Premiering on Vimeo on Wednesday, November 25th at 12 AM ET, Bingo Tour is a curated compilation of live performances from the four live Bingo Nights into one show experience. Accompanying the feature is a 55-minute behind-the-scenes look into the making of the unprecedented weeklong digital spectacle that attracted thousands of viewers worldwide.
“Bingo Tour was a really special moment for all of us,” recalled Peter Anspach (Guitar, Keys, Vocals). “With all the uncertainty about live music at that time, it felt amazing connecting with our fans in such a unique and memorable way. We are forever grateful for their trust and support as we pursue all of our crazy ideas.”
With so many different community events to get involved in, we wanted to capture a little piece of everything and put together a movie complete with an extras video featuring an hour of behind the scenes footage,” said Anspach.
On release day, Bingo Tour will be available for 48-hour rental for $4.99, or for digital purchase at $14.99. Click Here to #getinvolved one more time, as we revisit an amazing week at the Goose Community Rec Center.
Today, Connecticut-based rock band Goose announced the release of a new live album. Titled “2019.11.16 Buffalo, NY”, the release is a newly remastered soundboard recording from the band’s legendary fall 2019 show at Nietzsche’s, Buffalo’s longest-serving music venue. Available across all streaming platforms, the album features a healthy mix of covers and fan-favorite originals. Frequently extolled by scenesters and music cognoscenti, the sold-out show was a seminal performance in the midst of a fall tour that saw the band graduate from small bars and clubs to large venues nationwide.
“Buffalo was a sure highlight for us in 2019. Like a lot of our Fall 2019 shows, it was our first time headlining in town and the show sold out way in advance, so the energy was through the roof,” said Peter Anspach (Guitar, Keys, Vocals). “One of my favorite things to do on that tour was survey the crowd, and that night we had people from all over the place, it was really humbling to see that people had traveled just to see us at this small bar in Buffalo, and it turned out to be an absolutely magical night.”
In addition to the streaming release, the band plans to press select tracks to vinyl, with a 2-LP, eight-track package available for sale through Bandcamp. Collectors and audiophiles will have an opportunity to purchase regular (vinyl only), deluxe (signed postcard + poster), or test pressings at varying price points. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Nietzsche’s, as the independent venue continues to weather the multitude of challenges presented by the current pandemic.
“Without spots like Nietzsche’s, we wouldn’t have gotten our feet off the ground. You need small venues and local scenes to get started as a band. Even if you’re not making much money per gig (which you aren’t), playing shows keeps the momentum up, the enthusiasm high, and allows you to grow musically as a band so you’ll know what you’re doing when and if you make it to larger venues. Let’s go Buffalo!” Anspach added.
Vinyl sales begin at 12 PM ET on Friday, December 8th. For more information, visit goose.es/buffalo-vinyl.
Today, NYC-based psychedelic pop-soul septet Melt released a new single, Hours. The ruminative ballad is the third offering from the band’s debut EP, set to be released next month. Available across all streaming platforms, the single captures the band’s sonic and lyrical maturity and is a welcome presentation of their impressive studio acumen. A balanced combination of fervent low end, cascading synth leads, and inquisitive guitar lines create Hours - a lover’s sojourn, explicated through melody.
“We recorded this track a few days after I showed it to the band and I love that you can hear the freshness of the song. ‘Hours’ totally captures the energy and intoxication we feel working on something new. We wanted to convey that feeling of meeting someone –– the excitement, but also the haziness and fantasy of it,” said Eric Gabriel (Vocals, Keys).
Hours was produced and engineered by Aaron Nevezie at The Bunker Studio, mixed by Michael Brauer, and mastered by Heba Kadry. Known throughout the east coast as a high-energy live powerhouse, the track captures Melt’s signature sound, despite the challenges the current pandemic presented to the creative process.
“Something unique about this project is that before we release new music, we normally test it live on tour for months to years. Quarantine forced us to hunker down, write new songs, and create—without any feedback from an audience,” added Veronica Stewart-Frommer (Vocals).
Today, Baltimore-based funk band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced plans for a virtual Super Bowl pre-party. The two-set concert, hosted by Brooklyn Bowl, premieres on Saturday, February 6th at 8 PM ET streaming on The Relix Channel exclusively on Twitch. Having garnered national acclaim for putting the "fun in funk" with high-energy themed shows, PPPP is at it again with a new musical costume, "Halftime Hall of Fame," promising tributes to some of the Super Bowl's most iconic halftime performances of the past three decades.
”New year, fresh theme, elevated high energy psychedelic funk,” says frontman “Scrambled Greg” Ormont. “We’ve been practicing a ton and definitely have a few trick plays up our sleeve to make this Super Bowl stream extra special."
Proceeds from the event will benefit two separate organizations; Rex Foundation -- a national nonprofit established by the Grateful Dead to proactively provide extensive community support to creative endeavors in the arts, sciences, and education;and Conscious Alliance -- a nonprofit that connects a network of creatives to collect large-scale donations in order to combat hunger in historically underserved communities.
Fans can donate to the aforementioned organizations at pigeonslive.com. The ten highest donations received before 11:59 PM ET on Friday, February 5th will earn a Zoom meet and greet with the band following their performance.
Baltimore’s premiere four-piece funk outfit Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will rebroadcast its “Halftime Hall of Fame” livestream on Monday, February 15th at 8 PM ET. Recorded live at Brooklyn Bowl, the show paid homage to some of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime performances of the past few decades. Setlist highlights include the premiere of a new track, “Twitch,” as well as debut covers of The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way,” and NSYNC’s “Bye Bye Bye.” Viewers can check out the free stream through the band’s Facebook or on Fans.Live.
Additionally, the band will continue to raise donations for two separate organizations; Rex Foundation -- a national nonprofit established by the Grateful Dead to proactively provide extensive community support to creative endeavors in the arts, sciences, and education;and Conscious Alliance -- a nonprofit that connects a network of creatives to collect large-scale donations in order to combat hunger in historically underserved communities.
Today, ascending Connecticut rock act Goose announced the release of a new album. Titled Ted Tapes 2021, the project is a compilation of sixteen instrumental tracks, recorded live at band soundchecks and rehearsals between April 2019 and December 2020. Now available across all streaming platforms, the album combines adroit instrumentation with exploratory improvisation, yielding a colorful mix of soundscapes.
“We’re really excited about Ted Tapes. It’s been freeing to put out these snapshots of the band in its rawest form, communicating without any performative expectations,” said Rick Mitarotonda (Guitar). “It’s been great fun putting together this album of some of our favorite cuts from these quiet moments just improvising together.”
Today, emerging NYC indie soul band Melt released its long-awaited EP, West Side Highway. Now available across all streaming platforms, the dulcet six-track project presents musings on life and love from seven twenty-somethings carving out a name in the industry. Dubbed “one groovy super organism” by NPR, Melt has built a name throughout cities and college dorms nationwide for both stellar musicianship and high-energy live performance. With touring halted due to the current pandemic, the band shifted their focus to studio work, yielding a resplendent six-track EP that places production and lyricism front and center.
“Coming into the studio with the goal of creating a longer work, we thought more intently on how each track worked with one another and used the opportunity to weave together the wide set of influences helping to shape a seven-person band,” said Josh Greenzeig (Drums). “We used the EP format to create a snapshot of what that moment in time was for us, cementing elements of our sound that we love and finding new one’s worth exploring.”
Today, Augusta, GA-based musical powerhouse Funk You happily celebrates a much-anticipated return to the road, with the announcement of a series of seven shows throughout the southeast this spring. The tour arrives as the band celebrates its 10th year. Armed with a fresh batch of new tunes, familiar originals, and a multitude of covers, Funk You is ready to get down with you.
“The last year has been a complete whirlwind of emotions for everyone,” said Will Clark (Drums). “We are extremely excited to announce our first set of dates for 2021. We can’t wait to get the funk down with all our fans!”
Tour kicks off on April 16th with ticketed shows in Savannah, GA, and Asheville, NC. The following week, Funk You will play a free show in Gulf Shores, AL before heading to Atlanta for a performance at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center. Tour concludes with a trio of shows in Charleston, Charlotte, and Macon. All venues will adhere to state and local COVID-19 guidelines.
Savannah, Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Macon: Tickets on sale Thursday, March 4th at 12 PM ET.
Asheville: Tickets on sale Friday, March 5th at 12 pm.
This past weekend, Vermont jam quartet Twiddle returned to the stage for the first time in 2021 for a pair of special live stream concerts from The Double E in Essex, VT. Hosted in partnership with Fiddlehead Brewing, the virtual events featured carefully curated setlists, highlighting individual chapters of the band’s sixteen-year history. Performing a few short miles from Castleton, the rustic college town where the band started, the shows were a masterful depiction of the evolution of the signature sound Twiddle continues to refine.
The band kicked off night one (3/11/21) with a first set comprised of fan-favorite tracks from their 2017 release Plump Chapter One. After weaving together the first four songs of set one with a series of seamless segues, viewers were treated to an acoustic rendition of catalog rarity, “Dusk ’til Dawn,” led by drummer Brook Jordan on acoustic guitar and lead vocals. The opening set was highlighted by the debut of “Lost in the Rain,” a reggae mashup of originals “Lost in the Cold” and “When it Rains it Poors.”
Set two featured fresh takes on deep cuts from Twiddle’s early days, with all of the music coming from the band’s 2007 release, Natural Evolution of Consciousness. The nonstop six-song marathon provided a glimpse at Twiddle’s precise, genre-bending composition, contrasted by their unbridled, exploratory improvisation. The 75+ minute set was performed without a break.
Night two incorporated similar thematic elements to the previous show, with set one focusing on songs from Plump Chapter Two. For the second consecutive set, Twiddle performed without a pause, sandwiching multiple songs between distinct parts of “Orlando’s,” most notably an extended “Nicodemus Portulay,” complete with a “Find Frankenfoote” transmission.
Night two, set two contained some of Twiddle’s most recognizable tunes, focusing on music written for the 2011 release, Somewhere on the Mountain. The improv-heavy set included subtle odes to influential musical counterparts, including Papadosio and Phish teases in “Daydream Farmer” and “Frend’s Theme.” The band closed the run with an extended take on Tears For Fears’ 1982 hit, “Mad World.”
Today, Vermont jam quartet Twiddle announced a pair of socially distant outdoor pod shows in New England. On Friday, May 14th, the band will visit Northlands in Swanzey, NH. Saturday, May 15th will see the band at the Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, CT. Attendees at both shows will be seated in pre-selected, socially distant pods.
Twiddle visited Northlands (Formerly Drive-In Live) in Swanzey last fall while the venue was set up as a drive-in theatre. Owners transformed the scenic, mountainside location into a thriving, pod-style concert field. Northlands also expanded the operation, promising “food trucks, beer and wine, improved sound and lights, and much more…”.
Twiddle will also be one of the first few bands to perform at Westville Music Bowl, formerly home of the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament.
Both shows will adhere to all state and local guidelines regarding masks and social distancing.
Ticket sales commence Friday, March 19th at 10 AM ET. Purchase Tickets.
Today, Baltimore’s favorite funky foursome Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced a return to the road with a series of five shows in June and July. On 6/18 and 6/19, the band will visit Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards in Lafayette, NY, followed by a 6/26 concert at Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, CT. 7/10 will see the band at Devils Backbone Brewing Company in Roseland, VA, and the initial run concludes with a 7/16 play at Northlands in Swanzey, NH. At each event, attendees will be seated in socially distant pods.
A few of the aforementioned locations are entering the 2021 summer concert season with entirely restructured operations, or as brand new venues. P4 will be one of the first few bands to perform at the recently constructed Westville Music Bowl, formerly home of the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament. Northlands (Formerly Drive-In Live) in Swanzey was originally a drive-in theatre. Owners transformed the scenic, mountainside location into a thriving, pod-style concert field. Northlands also expanded the operation, promising “food trucks, beer and wine, improved sound and lights, and much more…”.
All shows will adhere to all state and local guidelines regarding masks and social distancing.
An artist presale will commence on Wednesday, March 17th at 12 PM ET, followed by a public onsale on Friday, March 19th at 12 PM ET at pigeonslive.com.
Relentless touring and passionate performance have defined the last several years for charismatic Augusta, GA nine-piece band Funk You. Deservedly, the group has garnered an enthusiastic national fan base. Celebrating a decade on the road, the band presents Funk You 10th Anniversary Edition, a partially reimagined, newly remastered version of their 2011 debut album.
“Space Monkey” is an upbeat tune with syncopated hits that attracts any listener. It will take you for a ride to the other side. It will even take you on a trip to the mother ship!” (Will Clark - Drums/Vocals), Funk You introduces the album with an updated single - “Space Monkey”. The lively track, originally released on the band’s first album, reappears with a fresh new mix and vigorous new instrumentation, punctuated by a vital horn section.
In late April, Funk You will embark on a seven-date tour of the southeast, featuring stops in GA, AL, SC and NC. Tickets are now on sale for each show.
Chris Friday, Tour Manager for Mike Gordon, Warehouse Manager for Phish, former Production Manager at Higher Ground, and energetically outrageous singer for Touchpants recently received the devastating news his son, Iggy, was diagnosed with acute lymphoid leukemia at 11 years old. In preparation for the daunting path that lies ahead, the live music industry is rallying in support, announcing plans for a two-day virtual auction that will feature concert tickets, rare commemorative merchandise, and more. Organized by Cate Esser (Booking Agent, Promoter) and Danny Bennett (Higher Ground. Production and Stage Mgt. - Gov't Mule, Mike Gordon, GPN). #iggystrong will include donations from over 20 nationwide touring artists, venues, and photographers.
Statement From Chris Friday:
Wow. Just wow. My partner Barbarajean Goska and I had nothing to do with this supremely amazing gesture of kindness towards our family. I really want to thank the organizers of this from the bottom of our hearts – our dear friends in music and in life – Cate Esser and Danny Bennett. Cate worked with me at Higher Ground for many years involved with production and just about anything artist-related, and went on to be her own successful promoter and artist liaison in New Orleans and beyond. She is a saint and I consider myself extremely fortunate to have ever had the pleasure of meeting her, let alone working with her. I met Danny at Higher Ground when the 2nd (newer) version opened in 2004, and we’ve been great friends and touring buddies ever since. Danny has been in multiple roles in stage crews and production for multiple bands including Govt. Mule, Phil & Friends, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, The Allman Brothers Band, Mike Gordon, and many others. He also is the current production manager at Higher Ground. He is one of the hardest working and knowledgeable guys in the industry, and has helped me through many hard times on the road, and has always had my back in multiple instances – a true friend indeed. Danny and Cate have worked their asses off tirelessly on this, contacting hundreds of people to get this all set up, and they are incredible, loving friends.
These dear friends set this up for us, again a gesture of kindness in the human form – and when you look at this list of phenomenal artists and businesses involved, you realize that this world does care. Thanks to every single artist, person, business, whoever – that donated their valuable item to this auction to benefit our son. We express our gratitude in ways that words could never convey, just thanks so much. It’s a fun list to look at, and definitely, a unique selection of items you may never see anywhere else – these contributors went all out to help us, as you’ll see.
Thanks again, everyone. All the love in the world.
Chris Friday
The auction will begin at 7:00 AM ET on Friday, March, 26th, with all items available at the opening. Bidding will close at 5:00 PM ET on Monday, March 29th. Further details can be found on the auction website. Those who wish to directly support the cause can donate using this link.
Statement From The Event Organizers:
“You may not know it, but you’ve probably been impacted by something [Chris Friday] was involved in at some point and now his son, Iggy has just recently been diagnosed with acute lymphoid leukemia, at 11 years old. The past year has decimated our industry and crowdfunding doesn’t feel right. So, with the help of our friends, we were able to put together an auction to help raise funds for treatment for the Fridays.
This industry is small and we’re a family. We’re so thankful for all of the artists and businesses who rallied behind us and helped us do an auction in 3 weeks. We’re excited for fans to see the items and hope that we can bring awareness to childhood leukemia and the Philadelphia chromosome (which only affects 5% of ALL patients). #iggystrong” -Chris Friday and Cate Esser
#iggystrong Auction Items: Signed Phish Fenway Poster, Mike Gordon's NYE 19 Gag outfit, 2 Lifetime Passes to Waking Windows Music Festival, Framed +Signed Henry Rollins Show Poster, Twiddle Merch Package, 4 VIP tickets to a Disco Biscuits show, Drum Lessons w/ Russ Lawton, 2 Tickets to any show @ Red Rocks during 2021-2022, Hockey Jerseys from Iggy's Hockey Team, Signed Breaking Benjamin guitar, 2 Tickets to any show at the Gorge 2021-2022, A Higher Ground VIP Outdoor package, Signed Brown Bird "Fits of Reason" LP
#iggystrong Artists / Companies / Donors: Phish, Lake Street Dive, Lettuce, The Revivalists, Tank and the Bangas, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Spafford, Goose, Umphrey's McGee, Moe., Lettuce, Higher Ground, Perpetual Groove, Gov't Mule, Jen Hartswick, Hollaback Cards, Ryan Montbleau, Mule Bar, Purrple Alien, Burlington Bobcats, Morgan Eve Swain, Amanda Rose, Liz Daino Photography
Today, emerging Long Island rock trio Baked Shrimp released Conscious, their third full-length studio album. Named in remembrance of the late Lon “Conscious” Gellman, Baked Shrimp uses the album to explore their growing sound and reimagine what’s possible for long island’s best-kept secret. Long confined by the limitations of a trio, the band welcomed Nick and Mark Rufolo (The Brothers Nylon) into the studio for the creation of Conscious. The duo’s contributions are immediately apparent, adding horns and strings to supplement Baked Shrimp’s high-energy sound. While previous works have been heralded for their lyrical creativity and soulful guitar riffs, Conscious is a progressive and melodic tapestry of bellowing horns, spacey synthesizer, heavy grooves, uplifting keys, and indulgent guitar solos expertly woven together in a stunning display of musicianship and creativity.
“As a three-piece it’s not always so easy to get the exact sound you’re looking for in a song or a jam, especially when performing live. So in the studio we had the amazing and incredible Nick Rufolo at our disposal to play horns, keyboards, synthesizers, strings, pretty much anything and everything we could ever want to track…So we really were able to let loose and track anything we imagined, there were no barriers,” said Jared Cowen (vocals, guitar).
“Pig Hearts and Mechanical Parts,” released in early March, is Baked Shrimp’s first offering from the LP. The polished, vigorous funk groove blasts off with horns atop driving technical low-end from Scott Reill. Guitarist Jared Cowen patiently approaches the foreground before attacking the backbeat with scorching improvisation.
Baked Shrimp will host the inaugural “LonCon” music festival August 28th and 29th at the renowned Arrowhead Ranch and Retreat in Parksville, NY. In remembrance of the Album’s namesake, LonCon will feature two nights of Baked Shrimp as well as two sets of Mihali (Twiddle), Aqueous, and more to be announced!
“The album title we really struggled to come up with for a while. We were pretty close to finishing tracking and we still had no idea what to call it. We threw a bunch of ideas around, but nothing really stuck. Conscious ended up being the perfect title for a very unfortunate and sad reason. In November, we suddenly lost a great friend and fan in the Baked Shrimp community, Lon Conscious Gellman. We never had anyone in the world promote the Baked Shrimp name like Lon would. He made us many, many fans, introduced us to big names in the scene…and what was super important…was that he always was honest with us.”
Today, Vermont-based jam quartet Twiddle announced five additional summer shows. The week long run will see the band in Ohio, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and North Carolina. For all five shows, a ticket presale will commence on Thursday, April 8th at 8 AM local time, followed by a general on sale Friday, April 9th at 10 AM local time. The presale code for all shows is LOVE2021.
Tour Dates:
Saturday, 6/19 - Riverfront Live - Cincinnati, OH
Sunday, 6/20 - Pelham, TN - The Caverns
Thursday, 6/24 - Rostraver. PA - Vinoski Winery
Friday, 6/25 - Roseland, VA - Devil’s Backbone
Saturday, 6/26 - Asheville, NC - Salvage Station (Outside)
Today, dynamic Baltimore-based funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced plans for a free virtual stream on April’s high holiday. Performing from CULTA’s expansive grow field on Maryland’s eastern shore on Tuesday, April 20th at 8 PM ET, the funky foursome will play a show, streaming on The Relix Channel Exclusively on Twitch. Known for blazing trails across the country with their unique blend of energetic, engaging performance, PPPP will be the first-ever band performing on CULTA’s property.
Culta:
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Today, Norwalk, CT-based rockers Goose release the second song from their eagerly awaited new album, SHENANIGANS NITE CLUB. Hitting that sweet spot where rock met disco in the late 70s, the slinky funk pocket groove of "So Ready," made indelible by its catchy wide lapel melody lines and liquified guitars, is available now at all DSPs and streaming services. An animated official music video that harkens back to the feverish Saturday nights of the dancing days of yesteryear is available for streaming via Goose's YouTube channel.
“It’s about a guy at this hometown party,” guitarist/vocalist Rick Mitarotonda reveals. “There are all of these people he hasn’t seen in a while and a girl he has unfinished business with. He always had a thing for her. It’s about seeing her, having a moment on the dance floor, and rekindling whatever was there. It’s come to take on other meanings to us as well though. It’s captured some of the excitement of going for it and all of the possibility and wonder of building a band these past few years.”
SHENANIGANS NITE CLUB is Goose's second studio LP and first full-length collection in more than five years. It was heralded last month with the release of its first song, “Spirit of the Dark Horse," and arrives everywhere on Friday, June 4. Pre-orders are available now.
SHENANIGANS NITE CLUB follows the recent release of Goose’s remarkable cover of Vampire Weekend’s “2021 (January 5th, to be exact),” featured on Vampire Weekend’s new 40:42 EP and available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Personally commissioned by Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig – a longtime Goose fan – with the only directive to make it twenty minutes and twenty-one seconds long, the expansive track is accompanied by a full-length performance video, streaming now via YouTube.
WATCH VAMPIRE WEEKEND PRESENTS “2021 (JANUARY 5TH, TO BE EXACT)”
Hailed by Billboard for their “penchant for innovation and creativity during the pandemic,” Goose will celebrate SHENANIGANS NITE CLUB with a series of socially distant live dates beginning May 3 and 4 at Frederick, MD’s Showtime At The Drive-In and then hitting North Charleston, SC’s Riverfront Park (May 6) and Pelham, TN’s The Caverns Above Ground Amphitheater (May 8 and 9). All dates are completely sold out; additional shows will be announced soon. For updates and complete details, please visit goosetheband.com/tour.
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3 – Frederick, MD – Showtime At The Drive-In – SOLD OUT
4 – Frederick, MD – Showtime At The Drive-In – SOLD OUT
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9 – Pelham, TN – The Caverns Above Ground Amphitheater – SOLD OUT
Today, ascending Connecticut rock band Goose announced plans for five live streams in the coming week. As the band prepares to kick off the first leg of their highly anticipated spring tour, they plan to provide both multi-date packages and individual show access through LivexLive.
Single show stream tickets cost $14.99, two-day passes are available for $24.99, and the entire tour package is available for $59.99. All events will have rewatch video-on-demand access available approximately 12 hours after the show. Single and 2-day ticket purchases will have 3 days rewatch access, and tour package purchases will have 7-day rewatch access.
After early September appearances at 4848 Festival in West Virginia and Bonnaroo in Tennessee, Goose will return to New York City for a pair of shows at Terminal 5 on 10/8-9, marking their first public indoor shows in 568 days. The band’s previous NYC performance was a sold-out show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, a venue nearly one-fifth the size of Terminal 5. Subsequent stops include a Halloweekend run through The State Theatre in Portland, ME (10/28-29), and The Palladium in Worcester, MA (10/30-31).
“Really fascinated to see the kind of energy we’re going to create with our fans this Fall. There’s really nothing like all being in the same room together, and it’s been so long, I have a feeling we’re going to see some really special nights…especially in all of these new places we’ve never played before.” -Peter Anpsach (vocals, guitar, keys).
The band will migrate to uncharted territory in November, beginning with inaugural Atlanta shows at recently constructed venue The Eastern. After making their New Orleans debut at The Republic (11/9), Goose will touch down in Texas for the first time, playing four shows in Houston, Austin, and Dallas. Tour concludes in Denver at Mission Ballroom, the band’s largest venue to date.
With the exception of the Mission Ballroom shows, a limited number of tickets to each fall date are now available through a fan lottery running today through Wednesday, May 19th at 5 PM ET. Entrants will be notified by end of day on Wednesday, May 19th.
Pre-sale tickets will be available on Thursday, May 20th at 10 AM venue local time using the code ‘STOCKS’. General on-sale commences this Friday, May 21st at 10 AM venue local time.
For the Mission Ballroom shows, lottery will run until 5 PM venue local time on Wednesday, May 26th, followed by a presale from 10 AM - 10 PM local time on Thursday, May 27th. General on-sale begins on Friday, May 28th at 10 AM venue local time.
At long last, Goose’s sophomore full-length studio album has arrived. Shenanigans Nite Club, the new release from the Connecticut-based rock quintet, comes in the midst of yet another year of seemingly unstoppable upward trajectory for the gaggle. A nine-track collection of music written over the past decade, Shenanigans Nite Club presents musings on a journey through life and a quest for fulfillment, all while saluting the important figures along the way.
Anchored by three singles that put the group’s uncanny knack for genre-bending sonic exploration on full display, the album catalogs Goose’s journey to today. “Spirit of the Dark Horse,” released in March, has garnered legendary status within the band’s faithful fan community. Despite this, the boldly ambitious track – which originated after a “twelve-minute meditation” between co-founders Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar) and Trevor Weekz (bass) – has long been a setlist rarity, featured in only a handful of live performances during the band’s early years.
“So Ready,” the album’s second single, landed in April accompanied by a kaleidoscopic, animated music video. Hitting that sweet spot where rock met disco in the late 70s, the slinky funk pocket groove of "So Ready," is made indelible by its catchy wide lapel melody lines and liquified guitars.
“Madhuvan,” a 10-minute tonal odyssey, is a live show staple of late that the band shortened for the studio version. Though half as long here, the song still captures the travelogue aesthetic that has made it a fan favorite. Classically Goose in that its groove is as deep as its sense of melody is indelible, "Madhuvan" references the story of Dhruva and his quest for enlightenment, originally written in the Bhagavata Purana. The song is an exploratory journey, examining life's most beautiful offerings and most dangerous pitfalls.
Shenanigans Nite Club was produced and engineered by Kenny Cash at Factory Underground Studio. Cash, a longtime Goose collaborator, is responsible for crafting the band’s refined studio sound. Handling all recording/mixing duties for Goose since the band’s inaugural project, Moon Cabin, this project displays yet another leap forward.
“The Shenanigans Nite Club album has been quite an endeavor - almost 5 years now,” said Cash. “While in many ways, Moon Cabin was a blueprint to what Goose could be, Shenanigans is a great reflection of what Goose is. A group of great musicians that love to compose, write, experiment, jam, focus, and overall execute,” he added.
Today also marks the on-sale date for tickets to Goose Presents: FRED the Festival, a three-day live music experience at the legendary LOCKN’ Farm in Arrington, VA. Anchored by four sets of Goose, the lineup also features an eclectic mix of well-known nationally touring acts, including Dawes (original set + Black Sabbath Paranoid set), Dr. Dog, Cory Wong, Grateful Shred, Hiss Golden Messenger, Sammy Rae & The Friends, aGOOSEtic Trio, and more.
SHENANIGANS NITE CLUB follows the recent release of Goose’s remarkable cover of Vampire Weekend’s “2021 (January 5th, to be exact),” featured on Vampire Weekend’s new 40:42 EP and available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Personally commissioned by Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig – a longtime Goose fan – with the only directive to make it twenty minutes and twenty-one seconds long, the expansive track is accompanied by a full-length performance video, streaming now via YouTube.
WATCH GOOSE x VAMPIRE WEEKEND'S “2021 (JANUARY 5TH, TO BE EXACT)”
Hailed by Billboard for their "penchant for innovation and creativity during the pandemic," Goose debuted some of the new SHENANIGANS NITE CLUB songs during a series of socially distant live dates beginning May 3 and 4 at Frederick, MD’s Showtime At The Drive-In and then hitting North Charleston, SC’s Riverfront Park (May 6) and Pelham, TN’s The Caverns Above Ground Amphitheater (May 8 and 9). All five dates completely sold out after unprecedented demand; limited tickets remain for shows at Silver Lake Drive in Perry, NY (June 15 and 16) and Legend Valley in Thornville, OH (June 18 and 19).
After early September appearances at 4848 Festival in West Virginia and Bonnaroo in Tennessee, Goose will return to New York City for a pair of shows at Terminal 5 on October 8 and 9, (10/9 SOLD OUT) marking their first public indoor shows in 568 days. The band’s previous NYC performance was a sold-out show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, a venue nearly one fifth the size of Terminal 5. Subsequent stops include a Halloweekend run through The State Theatre in Portland, ME (October 28 and 29), and The Palladium in Worcester, MA (October 30 and 31).
The band will migrate to uncharted territory in November, beginning with inaugural Atlanta shows at recently constructed venue The Eastern. After making their New Orleans debut at The Republic (November 9), Goose will touch down in Texas for the first time, playing four shows in Houston, Austin (2 Shows SOLD OUT), and Dallas. Tour concludes in Denver at Mission Ballroom, the band’s largest venue to date. For updates and complete details, please visit goosetheband.com/tour
An ode to oft-forgotten vestiges of Goose’s musical journey, both personal and collective, SHENANIGANS NITE CLUB marks the apex of a rich history between friends of differing ages and experiences from the same small town in Connecticut, drawn together through a deep love of music and storytelling. Songs like the tectonic “Labyrinth” and the ruminative deep-dive, “SOS,” fluidly traverse genres with head-spinning hooks, technical fireworks, and the kind of rare chemistry only possible among truly close collaborators.
“While we’ve been touring, the record has been happening in the background,” says Mitarotonda. “It’s been quite the process. At times, it was difficult. The record is a companion to those growing pains.”
Goose made their remarkable debut with 2016’s Moon Cabin and quickly took flight, playing countless shows while steadily amassing a fervent nationwide following. Years of relentless touring culminated in a string of milestone festival performances during the summer of 2019, highlighted by a now-legendary performance at Scranton, PA’s annual Peach Fest (streaming in its entirety HERE). Further touring followed, including a completely sold-out fall headline run and hastily scheduled dates at NYC’s Bowery Ballroom and Music Hall of Williamsburg in January 2020, both of which proved instant sell-outs.
2019 and 2020 also saw Goose return to the studio for a series of extraordinary single releases, collected on last year’s NIGHT LIGHTS EP (available HERE). The tracks – mastered by the first-ever female GRAMMY® Award winner for “Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical,” Emily Lazar (Sia, Clairo, Haim) – exhibit a fully unified live outfit eager to showcase and develop their studio voice.
Due in part to their trademark inclination for improvisation, Goose was able to creatively navigate the myriad challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. A succession of intimate virtual performances culminated with the unprecedented “Bingo Tour,” a two-week live streaming event featuring four unique concerts with setlists determined by the outcome of a live Bingo game. Held at a bucolic private property in Fairfield County, CT, the interactive performances were captured for posterity in the full-length concert film, Bingo Tour, joined by an exclusive 55-minute behind-the-scenes documentary and available to rent or download HERE.
Fall 2020 saw a welcome return to live performance with a slew of sold-out drive-in shows across the Northeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. Propelled by seemingly unstoppable momentum, Goose wrapped up the year with their seventh annual Goosemas holiday benefit concert, streamed live from a rooftop in New York City’s Rockefeller Center to over 50K fans exclusively via Twitch’s new Relix Channel. The epic 3-hour performance – which raised over $45,000 for NIVA’s Save Our Stages and Conscious Alliance – can be viewed now at the official Goose YouTube channel HERE; a full-length audio recording is available via Bandcamp HERE.
“Our dream is to inspire people to step off the beaten path,” says Mitarotonda. “There are a lot of voices that tell you to play it safe. I think the coolest thing in the world is when someone breaks free and goes for whatever weird shit they dream of doing.”
Goose is Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), Ben Atkind (drums), and Jeff Arevalo (vocals, percussion, drums).
Today, Resonance Music and Arts Festival announced its initial 2021 lineup. The event, running from September 16th-18th at Marvin’s Mountaintop in Masontown, WV, will feature multiple sets from Resonance alumni, including Tipper (x2), Lotus, Lettuce, Papadosio (x3), and Umphrey’s McGee (x2). The festival will continue its tradition of “special” sets from a range of performers, including a mountain sunrise set from Tipper, a sunset set from Spafford, “TAUKing Wonder,” and a Keller Williams’ “Grateful Grass.”
“We’re so happy we have a new home for Resonance at Marvin’s Mountaintop,” said Casey Schneider, founder. “Despite all of the challenges we’ve encountered, we’re looking forward to a fantastic weekend with a ton of incredible artists.”
Known for providing a blended lineup ranging from electronic to instrument-driven music with everything in between, Resonance will stay true to form this year. Sunsquabi, Emancipator, and Funk You will all play two sets alongside single-set appearances from Turkuaz and The Floozies. In the coming weeks, attendees can expect updates on lineup additions, featured artists, activities, and more.
The lineup announcement comes on the heels of a recent change in location for Resonance, now taking place at Marvin’s Mountaintop in Masontown, WV - former home to All Good Music Festival. The 2019 iteration took place at Cooper’s Lake in Slippery Rock, PA after a five-year run at Legend Valley in Thornville, OH.
Tickets are on sale now through the event website, with weekend, RV, car camping, and VIP packages available.
Today, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced a fourteen-stop 2021 fall tour. After a pair of shows at the historic Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY (10/14-10/15), the boisterous, Baltimore-based funk quartet will soar through the mid-atlantic region with a trio of Halloween shows that will not disappoint. On 10/29, the band will head to Washington DC’s The Anthem, followed by a stop at Stage AE in Pittsburgh on 10/30. To round out the weekend, P4 will deliver a Halloween performance in Columbus, Ohio, closing a 1,700-day window since their last trip to Express Live! Each show on the 10/29-10/31 run will receive Pigeons’ signature Halloween treatment - the flock can expect a trio of themed shows, featuring eclectic covers interspersed among the group’s high-energy setlists.
“I think one of the silver linings of this pandemic is all of our renewed appreciation for live music,” says singer/guitarist “Scrambled Greg” Ormont. “The bands, the fans, the venues, we're all rejuvenated and ready to unleash this energy. Honestly, as fired up as I am to get back on stage, I'm almost more excited to see how the crowd reacts to being back in our collective element. It's going to be a tour for the ages."
Tour continues for the funky foursome with their first-ever performance at Detroit’s Royal Oak Music Theatre (11/3) - the first of four consecutive inaugural stops at new venues. After their long-awaited premiere at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis, (11/4), the band will explore St. Louis’ storied The Pageant (11/5), and Milwaukee’s Pabst Theater (11/6).
Following shows in Minneapolis (11/7) and Des Moines (11/9), Pigeons will play its second-ever show in Kansas City, Missouri at The Truman (11/10). Tour rolls on to colorful Colorado, beginning with an intimate appearance at Boulder’s Fox Theatre (11/12) for the first time since April 2016. Tour will conclude with a first-ever play at Denver’s Mission Ballroom (11/13). Fox Theatre tickets are only available as a package included with a purchase of Mission Ballroom tickets.
Supporting acts include Sunsquabi (10/29-10/31) and Neighbor (10/16). Magic Beans will join Pigeons for the remaining tour dates.
Fall tour tickets will be available via Artist Presale running Wednesday June 16th at 10am through Thursday June 17th at 10pm local time using the password FLOCK. General onsale will begin Friday June 18th at 10am local time, with the exception of Denver’s Mission Ballroom which will go on sale Friday at 12pm MT.
Today, Vermont-based jam quartet Twiddle announced plans for a New Year’s Eve show at the historic Palladium Theatre in Worcester, MA. Performing on 12/31, the band will bring its unique blend of quirky, high-energy jam rock, refined after over fifteen years on the road. This year’s show will mark the band’s first time at The Palladium since a legendary 2014 NYE run with Dopapod.
Ticket sales will begin with a band presale running from Wednesday, June 16th at 10 AM ET through Thursday, June 17th at 10 PM ET, followed by a public onsale on Friday, June 18th at 10 AM ET.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit: twiddlemusic.com
Today, Vermont-based jam quartet Twiddle announced its annual “Frendsgiving” celebration. This year’s shows will occur on Friday, November 26th, and Saturday, November 27th at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. Night one will feature a supporting set from guitar virtuoso Keller Williams, and night two will see an opening set from Connecticut rock outfit Eggy.
An artist presale will commence on Wednesday, June 23rd at 10 AM ET through Thursday, June 24th at 10 PM ET using the password FRENDSGIVING, followed by a venue presale running Thursday, June 24th at 10 AM ET through 10 PM ET. General on-sale begins at 10 AM ET on Friday, June 25th.
For the second time this year, the jam industry is rallying around Chris Friday, a Burlington-based music industry figure. Earlier this year, Friday received the devastating news that his 11-year-old son, Iggy, contracted Acute Lymphoid Leukemia. This week, several notable bands and artists once again donated a multitude of unique merchandise for auction. The auction runs from July 7th - 11th 5 PM ET.
For those wishing to donate directly to the cause, a link is included below.
Highlights include:
- 1 Bernie Donut Dress From Jon Fishman
- Original Jon Fishman Dress Worn 1998-2011
- Kaoss Pad Used By Trey During the Baker’s Dozen
- (4) GA weekend passes for Suwannee Hulaween
- (2) VIP passes to Hogs for the Cause + a 2 night stay at the Troubador in New Orleans
- (5) pairs of tickets to any show at White Oak music Hall
- Personalized and signed poster from Saving Abel + tickets to any show + a phone call with lead singer, Jared
- Private performance by Soule Monde (Ray and Russ of TAB)
- A Colorado package from STS9 - including 2 tix to each show (7/23-25) plus merch bundle
Hey all artists, athletes, management, and patrons. Chris Friday here. You may remember me from such films as, “Backstage At Higher Ground”, or, “That Fat Singer From Touchpants”, or, “The Bald Dude Who Works For Jam Bands”, or……anyway, I’m also the father of Iggy Friday. Iggy is my 11-year-old son. Iggy contracted Acute Lymphoid Leukemia on Feb. 20th. Iggy is one of 5% of leukemia patients who developed the Philadelphia chromosome in his bone marrow, making his fight that much harder. Iggy has been fighting hard this whole time, and has spent the majority of that time in the hospital getting treatment. Iggy will be spending the majority of the summer and into September in the hospital trying to eradicate this from his system entirely. He is doing well, fingers crossed but has a long road ahead and the treatments are no fun on a child of his age. Iggy is a hockey player, a baseball player, a video game enthusiast, dabbles in the drums (wants to get back into it), and an all-around great kid.
My dear friends Cate Esser and Danny Bennett are once again throwing another auction/raffle to benefit Iggy in whatever way possible through his struggle. This auction is for the purpose of serving those who wished to donate/benefit on the first auction that was held a few months ago, but missed the deadline in getting an item in. Cate and Danny are saints who have really gone out of their way to put this all together. They are also part of the music business and have been working with me and without me for decades, and I cherish their friendship and hard work ethic, as well as them putting up with my warped sense of humor.
I thank everyone involved and all that are donating items, to help Iggy in his struggle to make life better. It’s been a challenging road for him and our family, and new curveballs are thrown at us every day. Having our friends do this means the world to us, and having you all as the most amazing supportive community behind us, warms our hearts in so many ways.
Today, Vermont-based jam quartet Twiddle announced a massive return to the road, with a series of over 35 shows September through November. After kicking off tour at Anthology in Rochester on 9/2, the band will play a series of outdoor engagements, including Adirondack Independence Music Festival in Lake George and 4848 Festival in Snowshoe, WV.
Early October will see Twiddle traverse the country through the southern states, making stops in VA, SC, TN, AL, and TX, among others. The latter half of the month will be dedicated to traveling up the west coast, highlighted by a visit to The Roxy (LA), and two shows at the 10th annual Hangtown Music Festival in Placerville, CA.
After a Halloween play at Neumos in Seattle, the band will head east, making stops in Denver, Aspen, Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis. Tour concludes in Grand Rapids, MI on 11/14, giving the band a two-week break before its previously announced Frendsgiving run at The Capitol Theatre, featuring support from Keller Williams (Night 1) and Eggy (Night 2).
Ticket sales commence on Wednesday, July 14th at 10 AM venue local time using the password LOVETOUR2021. General on-sale begins on Friday, July 16th at 10 AM venue local time.
Today, Georgia-based nine-piece band Funk You announced its plans for an upcoming album titled “Moving Forward.” Scheduled for release on September 10, 2021, the eight-track project is the band’s sixth studio release. “Moving Forward” was recorded at Prana Recording Studio by Will Clark and Andy Headland. The album was mixed by Andy Headland and Will Clark and mastered by Chris Griffin (Eric Clapton, Madonna).
Moving Forward, the album’s first single, puts the band’s knack for instrumentation on full display, as the track slowly builds toward an epic, horn-driven, danceable groove.
In support of the upcoming album release, the band plans to hit the road for an extensive fall tour running from September through December. In addition to a slew of shows in the southeast, the band will make stops at Summer Camp Music Festival, Resonance Music Festival, Brooklyn Bowl (NY), Georgia Theatre, Hulaween, Cervantes Other Side, and Old Town Pub.
Funk You is a musical manifestation of nine kindred spirits from an east Georgia city. Motivated by a love of live performance and armed with a captivating sonic presence, the band places a healthy helping of soul atop a funky backbeat. The nonet, featuring Gavin Hamilton (Lead Vocals), Evan Miller (Guitar), William Foster (Vocals, Keys), Will Clark (Vocals, Drums), Palmer Owens (Percussion), Mark ‘Earl’ Dykes (Vocals, Bass), Gnarly G (Saxophone), Josh Spilliards (Trombone, Sousaphone), and Geoff Wood (Trumpet, Guitar), combines modern musical sensibilities with the last vestiges of the chitlin circuit, resulting in an ever-evolving sound that continues to draw crowds nationwide.
Ten years on the road is no easy undertaking for any musical outfit, much less a group anchored by a group of childhood friends. As Funk You plans to dive into what comes next - they invite friends and fans alike to enjoy their newest musical offering, Moving Forward.
“Moving Forward really is exactly what it sounds like,” says Will Clark. “We’re truly proud of what we’ve accomplished over the last decade and we can’t wait to see what is coming next.”
With progress comes hard work, time, and ultimately sacrifice - a powerful trio that inevitably yields change. “I think, even though the last year has been tough, we’re happy to be pushing ahead and playing more shows. We’re just happy to be back out there,” Clark added.
The myriad challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic simply did not deter the nine-piece musical juggernaut. After a year of planning, songwriting, and frequent virtual live streams, the band hit the road for a nine-date southeast spring tour, with seven sell-out shows along the way. Happily readjusted to life on the road, and plotting for an extended fall tour that will take the band to uncharted territory, Moving Forward will certainly be the soundtrack to the band’s upward trajectory in late 2021.
Listeners can expect Funk You’s signature high-octane funk, driven by a hard-hitting rhythm section and glistening horns. Although the work presents the same flavors contained in the band’s recipe for success, “the music is a big step ahead, we really took time to focus on our sound in the studio,” said Evan Miller (Guitar).
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Baltimore’s favorite funky foursome, plans to return to Asheville, NC for an extraterrestrial two-night New Year’s Eve run. Called “ARENA 54 NYE,” the holiday celebration will combine out-of-this-world alien elements of Area 51 with the discotheque pastiche of one of history’s most renowned nightclubs, Studio 54. The run begins on 12/30 at The Orange Peel, followed by a massive “intergalactic disco celebration” at ExploreAsheville.com Arena on 12/31. According to the band, what started as a fun play-on-words theme name has become a hotbed for inspiration, both musically and visually, promising to make this year’s sendoff out-of-this-world. The NYE show will see support from guitar virtuoso Keller Williams, and Georgia-based powerhouse Funk You.
“If Dave Grohl says it, it must be true, disco is back!” exclaimed frontman “Scrambled Greg” Ormont, referencing Foo Fighters’ recent tribute album ‘Hail Satin’ under the moniker, Dee Gees. “I think we set the bar pretty high last time we played New Year’s Eve at this epic arena, and now we’re going to launch that bar into outer space by infusing our high energy psychedelic funk with smile-inducing disco beats and the supernatural vibes that Asheville emanates as strongly as Roswell.”
Like previous years, ticket packages are available for the weekend, with access to the 12/30 show at The Orange Peel only available for purchase in conjunction with a ticket to 12/31.
An artist presale will run from Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 AM through Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 PM, followed by a venue presale on Thursday, August 12th from 10:00 AM through 10:00 PM. General ticket onsale begins on Friday, August 13th at 10:00 AM (all times ET).
In accordance with current safety protocols, the venues require proof of full vaccination or proof of a negative COVID test (within the last 48 hrs) for entry. A nasal swab COVID test will be available at a closely located area on 12/31 for those seeking immediate proof of their COVID status (there will not be an on-site testing station on 12/30 at The Orange Peel). The State of North Carolina has strongly encouraged mask wearing in public indoor venues for all vaccinated and unvaccinated citizens.
If 2019’s NYE extravaganza was any indication, attendees can expect surprises at every turn both musically and visually. To watch Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s entire NYE 2019 performance dubbed “The Electric Kool-Aid Asheville Test” on December 31, 2019 at ExploreAsheville.com Arena, click here.
Today, intrepid Connecticut-based rock act Goose announced an upcoming return to the West Coast for an eight-date tour. Commencing in late January, the band will migrate west for it’s first-ever headlining run of shows along the Pacific Coast, making stops at a handful of never-before-played venues. 1/26 will see the Goose in Tempe, AZ (Marquee Theater), followed by a trio of California shows in San Diego (The Observatory), Los Angeles (The Fonda), and San Francisco (Regency Ballroom). After a brief break, tour resumes in Oregon on 2/2 for a show in Bend (Midtown Ballroom), a 2/4 show in Portland (Wonder Ballroom), and a 2/5 play in Seattle (Neptune Theater). The run concludes on 2/7 with a return to Bozeman, MT for a show at The Elm.
A ticket lottery will run from Tuesday, August 10th at 12 PM through Wednesday, August 11th at 5 PM venue local time. Lottery winners will be notified via email in advance of the general ticket onsale. General ticket on sale begins Friday, August 13th at 10 AM venue local time.
lespecial, a heavy future groove trio from Kent, CT, is hitting the road for an extensive run of shows this Fall. Dubbed “2021 Fall RepeaTOUR,” the jaunt is named after “Repeater,” a track on the band’s 2020 release, Ancient Homies. Starting on 10/1, the band will travel to upstate NY for a pair of shows, before heading to Portland, ME to support Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at the State Theatre on 10/8. Mid-October will see lespecial host “Le Getaway Part Deux,” a curated overnight music and camping experience at the beautiful Club Getaway in Kent, CT, with support from West End Blend and Cosmic Dust Bunnies. After a 10/28 play at Suwannee Hulaween in Live Oak, FL, lespecial will spend its’ favorite holiday in Asheville, NC for a Halloween throw-down at Asheville Music Hall.
November will see a handful of shows in the mid-Atlantic region, followed by a return to colorful Colorado on 12/2, where the band will headline Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver for the first time. After a visit to Fort Collins (12/3), the band will hole up at Old Town Pub in Steamboat Springs for two nights. Subsequent shows include a string of appearances in the Midwest with special guest Mike Dillon Band, including much-anticipated returns to Chicago, Indianapolis and Columbus. Tour concludes in Ferndale, MI on 12/18 at Otus Supply
Today, Georgia-based nine piece band Funk You released its highly anticipated new album, “Moving Forward.” Scheduled for release on September 10, 2021, the eight track project is the band’s sixth studio release. “Moving Forward” was recorded at Prana Recording Studio by Will Clark and Andy Headland. The album was mixed by Andy Headland and Will Clark and mastered by Chris Griffin (Eric Clapton, Madonna).
Moving Forward, the album’s first single, puts the band’s knack for instrumentation on full display, as the track slowly builds toward an epic, horn-driven, danceable groove.
In support of the upcoming album release, the band plans to hit the road for an extensive fall tour running from September through December. In addition to a slew of shows in the southeast, the band will make stops at Summer Camp Music Festival, Resonance Music Festival, Brooklyn Bowl (NY), Georgia Theatre, Hulaween, Cervantes Other Side and Old Town Pub. Tickets to all shows are on sale now.
Funk You is a musical manifestation of nine kindred spirits from an east Georgia city. Motivated by a love of live performance and armed with a captivating sonic presence, the band places a healthy helping of soul atop a funky backbeat. The nonet, featuring Gavin Hamilton (Lead Vocals), Evan Miller (Guitar), William Foster (Vocals, Keys), Will Clark (Vocals, Drums), Palmer Owens (Percussion), Mark ‘Earl’ Dykes (Vocals, Bass), Gnarly G (Saxophone), Josh Spilliards (Trombone, Sousaphone), and Geoff Wood (Trumpet, Guitar), combines modern musical sensibilities with the last vestiges of the chitlin circuit, resulting in an ever-evolving sound that continues to draw crowds nationwide.
Ten years on the road is no easy undertaking for any musical outfit, much less a group anchored by a group of childhood friends. As Funk You plans to dive into what comes next - they invite friends and fans alike to enjoy their newest musical offering, Moving Forward.
“Moving Forward really is exactly what it sounds like,” says Will Clark. “We’re truly proud of what we’ve accomplished over the last decade and we can’t wait to see what is coming next.”
With progress comes hard work, time, and ultimately sacrifice - a powerful trio that inevitably yields change. “I think, even though the last year has been tough, we’re happy to be pushing ahead and playing more shows. We’re just happy to be back out there,” Clark added.
The myriad challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic simply did not deter the nine-piece musical juggernaut. After a year of planning, songwriting, and frequent virtual livestreams, the band hit the road for a nine-date southeast spring tour, with seven sell out shows along the way. Happily readjusted to life on the road, and plotting for an extended fall tour that will take the band to uncharted territory, Moving Forward will certainly be the soundtrack to the band’s upward trajectory in late 2021.
Listeners can expect Funk You’s signature high-octane funk, driven by a hard-hitting rhythm section and glistening horns. Although the work presents the same flavors contained in the band’s recipe for success, “the music is a big step ahead, we really took time to focus on our sound in the studio,” said Evan Miller (Guitar).
Today, acclaimed Baltimore funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong revealed the theme of its highly anticipated Halloween run. Called “Daft Side of the Moon,” the band will combine toe-tapping originals with songs spanning the entire catalog of the legendary rock group Pink Floyd, and the intergalactic electronic tunes of revered French DJ duo Daft Punk. The funky foursome promises unique setlists across all three themed shows on October 29th at The Anthem in Washington, DC, October 30th at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA, and October 31st at EXPRESS LIVE in Columbus, OH. Each show will see support from Denver electro-funk trio SunSquabi.
To watch Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s entire first night of their Halloween 2020 performance dubbed “Flockbuster” recorded via livestream on November 21, 2020 at The 8x10 in Baltimore, MD, click here.
Orebolo, an acoustic trio featuring Rich Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar) Peter Anspach (vocals, guitar), Jeff Arevalo (upright bass) announced a series of six winter tour dates. The band, comprised of members of the emergent Connecticut rock group Goose, will make stops in upstate New York and Vermont in December, followed by a trio of shows in Colorado in late January including a show at Denver’s Ogden Theatre with Montana bluegrass outfit Kitchen Dwellers. Orebolo has built a faithful following nationwide, specifically after a series of virtual festival appearances in 2020, and an acclaimed performance at Lockn’ Presents FRED The Festival in August 2021. Formed during the height of the initial COVID-19 surge, the three band members shared a home and found comfort in both learning new covers and creatively exploring Goose’s deep catalog acoustically - a feeling they hoped to translate to those listening at home.
“Starting this project was a source of relief for all of us, especially during such a crazy time,” said Peter Anspach (vocals, guitar). “Our initial practice and recording space was inside our solarium - the vibe was really tranquil, and we wanted our listeners to share in that feeling. I’m stoked we have the opportunity to take this out on the road and perform in some incredible rooms.”
WATCH Orebolo - All I Need (Live) 8/22/21 - Fred the Festival.
Ticket sales for all shows will commence on Friday, October 15th at 12 PM ET.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit orebolo.com.
Today, Baltimore’s favorite funky foursome, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, announced the release of a new studio single. Titled “Indiglo,” the sprightly track combines PPPP’s signature uplifting funk with masterful keyboard work from Zach Gill (ALO). Available now on all streaming platforms, the single is the band’s first studio release since the 2020 album Presto. Recorded and mixed by Steve Wright (Mos Def, Slipknot) at Wright Way Studios and mastered by Tony Eichler (Disney, Netflix), the song is a vivacious reflection on personal progression and an ode to the subtle complexities presented by life on the road.
“The chorus of our new single "Indiglo" has never sounded sweeter, “we’re on the road again!” exclaimed frontman “Scrambled Greg” Ormont. “I'm so happy that this peppy tune finally got the studio treatment it deserves, complete with the lively keyboard stylings of our friend Zach Gill of ALO. Its release comes at the perfect time as we're finally back on tour doing what we love and I hope it resonates with anyone who's ready to do the same,” he added.
Baltimore-based quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong plans to bring its unique blend of vivacious, high-octane funk to a city near you this winter. Starting in mid-January, PPPP will traverse the country, making eighteen stops at legendary theatres and ballrooms. Following a pair of shows at The Fillmore in Philadelphia (1/14-15), the funky foursome will flock to the midwest for a trio of shows in Grand Rapids, Cleveland, and Chicago (2/10-12). The start of March will see the bodacious birds touch down in Texas, visiting Houston, Dallas, and Austin (3/3-5).
After a two-night swing through Arizona, visiting Phoenix (3/8) and Flagstaff (3/9), P4 lands in the Golden State for plays in San Diego, LA, and Berkeley (3/10-12). Tour concludes with a return to the Pacific Northwest, seeing the band play in Crystal Bay, Bend, Portland, and twice in Seattle (3/17-20).
“The energy on our Fall Tour has been absolutely off the charts,” said singer/guitarist “Scrambled Greg” Ormont. “We’ve all been waiting so patiently for the return of live music, and now that it’s here, all bets are off. I can’t wait to experience this epic revival from coast-to-coast all winter long.”
An eclectic mix of established artists will support Pigeons on this tour, including TAUK (3/10-12), and ElephantProof (1/14). Bass virtuoso Karina Rykman will join the tour on 3/3 and play all remaining dates.
Winter tour tickets will be available via Artist Presale running Wednesday, November 10th at 10 am through Thursday, November 11th at 10 pm local time using the password FLOCK. General on-sale will begin Friday, November 12th at 10 am local time.
PPPP is currently in the midst of an extensive fall tour, with band members and fans sharing in the joy of a nationwide return to indoor music performance. The group is proud to announce upcoming livestreams on Wednesday, November 10th from The Truman in Kansas City, MO and Saturday, November 13th from Mission Ballroom in Denver, CO. Passes are available now through the social media platform Flymachine.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong is on tour now following their themed Halloween run dubbed "Daft Side of the Moon", where they celebrated the music of Pink Floyd and Daft Punk across three unique shows. All three Halloween shows are available to watch on PPPP's YouTube Channel here.
Today, Boston-based progressive rock quartet ElephantProof announced plans for a four-show northeast run in January 2022. The project, born nearly a decade ago at Berklee College of Music, features founding members of Goose Ben Atkind (Drums) and Chris Enright (Keys), as well as Sean Cronin (Guitar) and Shon Gordon (Bass). Tour commences on 1/7 at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA, followed by a show at the brand-new Park City Music Hall in Bridgeport, CT on 1/8. The subsequent weekend will see the band visit Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs, NY on 1/14. ElephantProof will close the run with an inaugural visit to The Fillmore Philadelphia to open for Baltimore-based funk act Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.
“2021 was a big year for us - we released new studio material, and we were so stoked to finally perform again at Fred [The Festival],” said Ben Atkind (Drums). “We can’t wait to take this project out on the road next year and show everyone what we’ve been working on.”
Performances at Soundcheck Studios and Putnam Place will include supporting sets from Saratoga Springs rock band Annie in the Water, and Connecticut psych-groove quartet KRIS will open the show at Park City Music Hall.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit the band's facebook page.
This week, ElephantProof released a pro-shot video featuring a live rendition of original single “Baltimore Scrappledorf.” The uncompromisingly gritty track showcases the band’s command of cohesive dissonance, slowly amalgamating complex themes into a toe-tapping dance tune. “Baltimore Scrappledorf” was recorded and engineered by Robert Aceto at Gary’s Electric Studio in Brooklyn, NY, and the video was directed by Bryan Murphy.
ElephantProof Bio:
ElephantProof is a euphonic snapshot of the unique sonic energy born at the house parties your best friends still talk about to this day. Refined by disciplined training and years of performance experience, Ben Atkind (Drums), Sean Cronin (Guitar), Chris Enright (Keys) and Shon Gordon (Bass) are reconnected, traipsing along the rigid confines of genre using erudite tonal expression.
The four members met at Berklee College of Music and officially established ElephantProof in 2012, quickly becoming a cornerstone in a Boston music scene brimming with emerging talent. After a string of successful local performances in 2014, ElephantProof members elected to explore a season of separation in pursuit of individual artistic identity. Atkind and Enright became founding members of Goose, while Cronin and Gordon found roles with a handful of diverse musical acts in the Northeast.
The band returned to the studio in 2021 to complete EP EP, a seven-track project comprised of tracks written over the past decade. The project, a collage of precise musicianship, free-flowing improvisation, showmanship, and humor, arrived before a premiere late-night set at Lockn’ Presents: Fred the Festival. Armed with fresh material and a thirst for musical exploration, ElephantProof will return to the road in 2022.
Vermont-based multi-instrumentalist Supraluke released a new single, “Hoot.” Now available on YouTube accompanied by a kaleidoscopic lyric video, the percipient folk tune includes synth work from Ben Colette and piano accompaniment from Kevin Gift. “Hoot” is the first single off of the upcoming full-length album Songs for the Great Blue Heron, set to be released on 2/22/22.
Supraluke, or Luke Smith, is best known as the drummer of longstanding Burlington rock act Strangefolk. Inspired by a reconnection to nature during the COVID-19 pandemic, Smith learned the guitar and started writing songs. His forthcoming album provides an eclectic collection of music and features several notable artists from the northeast.
Today, Secretly Canadian celebrates Giving Tuesday with a continuation of its year-long campaign to support the urgent, humanitarian efforts of New Hope For Families. Through an ongoing series of 25 new singles, 12 classic album reissues and more to be still announced - each title specially curated in honor of the record label’s 25th Anniversary - Secretly Canadian has manifested its quarter-century milestone in a mission to aid every homeless family in its hometown of Bloomington, Indiana. Since launching this past spring, all net proceeds from the SC25 initiatives have furthered a $250,000 fundraising goal for New Hope, the only place in Bloomington and the greater Monroe County where families with children can find shelter together, inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
To mark the special occassion of Giving Tuesday, Secretly Canadian has partnered with Connecticut indie-groove band Goose to share their cover of Nina Simone’s “Sinnerman,” inviting listeners to donate as much as they can while journeying through the song’s seven stirring minutes. Between now and its wide release this Friday, Dec 3rd, the track is available exclusively on Bandcamp, as Secretly Canadian commends the platform for everything it has done to give back to artists throughout the pandemic. Listen here: LINK
Revisit recent SC25 Singles from DJ Python, Hatchie, Bartees Strange, Tasha, Current Joys, Madison McFerrin, Jim James, NNAMDÏ, Skullcrusher, Stella Donnelly, Porridge Radio and more, with all net proceeds benefiting New Hope For Families: https://ffm.bio/sc25
On “Sinnerman,” Goose transform Simone’s rendition of the spiritual, reimagining its gospel roots as enthralling dance grooves full of mathy guitars and head-spinning sounds. The band’s guitarist/vocalist Rick Mitarotonda says, “Nina Simone's take on ‘Sinnerman’ has been a point of inspiration for many years. We’ve been wanting to play it for a while, and this seemed like a perfect opportunity. We're honored to be a part of this compilation and be involved in the great cause behind it.”
There are currently a reported 334 unhoused people in Bloomington, Indiana, including 81 children and 34 families. Unlike most shelters in the US, New Hope For Families does not separate male and female populations, and with Secretly Canadian's donation of $250,000, the non-profit organization can build a housing unit to serve 20 families in a year (800 families in its 40-year lifespan), or provide services to 40 families for the full duration of their time with New Hope, covering housing, case management, deposits on rent or permanent housing, childcare and other special needs. Additionally, in April 2021, New Hope broke ground on several new facilities to better serve the Bloomington community, including increased shelter capacities and expanded childcare capabilities.
Over the past 25 years, as Secretly Canadian has grown from a basement operation into “one of the most respected independent labels in the world” (Variety), it has remained a Bloomington-based business with a Midwestern heart. Through SC25, Secretly connects its past, present and future, linking what’s known and loved to what’s newly imagined for the label, its artists and its home.
Rising Connecticut rock quintet Goose will wrap up a fruitful 2021 with yet another new endeavor – the release of a self-produced feature film. Premiering virtually on Flymachine from December 23-26, 2021, Shenanigans Nite Club: The Movie is a 75-minute movie that is a companion piece to the band’s eponymous album, released earlier this year. Written and directed by Will Thresher and starring all five members of Goose, SNC is the story of Mick Small and his best friend Rod on a quest to discover the truth of Mick’s father’s mysterious disappearance during a night that never ends.
“The story was written with the album as a muse. From the get-go, the idea was to create something fun and let the band members display their wide range of creativity. I listened to the album as one track on repeat for a few days before opening a document. When I did sit down, it all came out. I would replay a single track over and over, writing the scene until I felt the story fulfilled that section of the album, then continue on. I wrote the script over the course of five sleepless days and multiple full album run-throughs but, man, I wasn’t tired at all! I was so ready to get started. There are many tropes and homages to some of my favorite films in there as well, but the heart and soul truly come from the album. There is a story in this album and when listening to it as intended, as a complete piece, it reveals itself. It will be different for everyone, but it’s in there. The script is goofy, fun, ridiculous, but the core themes hit close to the message I received from the album - I’m really excited for people to watch and catch all the little details but mostly, I want them to have a good time,” said writer and director Will Thresher.
Shenanigans Nite Club, the album, is a musical ode to a legendary music venue that existed in Goose’s hometown in the late eighties. The movie is yet another tribute to the venerated location, and the set was designed to mimic the look of the bar. The production team placed particular emphasis on ensuring wardrobe captured the ambiance of the bar over several decades, and each character is an amalgamation of the eclectic group of regulars who spent countless nights on the dance floor.
“I was hassling Will to make a movie with us around the album for a while - after meeting and listening to the album, Will began crafting ideas,” said Rick Mitarotonda. “Making a movie is a much greater undertaking than we expected going into it - we learned a lot from it, though. Although the story is our own, I think the project in its entirety will give our fans a greater appreciation for just how special this location truly was.”
Goose fans will recognize plenty of familiar faces in Shenanigans Nite Club, with guitarist and vocalist Rick Mitarotonda (Mick Small) in the leading role alongside percussionist Jeff Arevalo (Joe Small), bassist Trevor Weekz (Strange Man #1), multi-instrumentalist Peter Anspach (Strange Man #2), drummer Ben Atkind (Clyde). Other leads include Chris Judge (Rodney), Carina Immer (Dolly), Charlotte Roth (Patty), Bonnie Lombardi (Mary), Jon “Coach” Lombardi (Lu Peters), Jan Weed (Mitch Doran), Greg Knight (Big Bob), and Bruce Robinson (Clyde) - the latter four actors were heavily involved with Goose’s groundbreaking Bingo Tour series during summer 2020. Beyond the core cast, several of the band’s close friends, family members, and musical collaborators appear.
“I’ve always loved film. It’s a medium that encompasses so many creative outlets, including problem-solving, and storytelling. It’s a huge process that requires a team of people all building towards the same goal. That’s a beautiful thing and when you meld so well with a group, it’s an incredibly fulfilling experience. It becomes a journey rather than a task and shatters any idea that you could do it alone. Which I know a lot of artists struggle with. It’s humbling. It creates a bond that feels like family,” added Thresher.
From December 23rd through the 26th, Shenanigans Nite Club will be available for streaming via Flymachine, a “virtual venue” and social livestream experience. The film will air twice each day at 7 PM and 10 PM ET. All pass holders will have access to a virtual Q&A with the band and director on Tuesday 12/28. In addition to watching the film, viewers will be able to connect with one another through interactive digital rooms and video chatting. Admission is $9.99 per screening, with passes available through the film’s website.
Today, emergent Charlottesville rock act Kendall Street Company announced plans for a February residency in its home state, Virginia. Starting on February 1st, the band will play a series of weekly shows at the following venues: The Milk Bar (Blacksburg), The Golden Pony (Harrisonburg), Martin’s Downtown (Roanoke), Rapture (Charlottesville), The Camel (Richmond). Plenty of surprises are in store for attendees, as KSC will bring its unique blend of jam inspired psychedelic bliss, witty banter, and deft improvisation to each city. The in-state tour is the first of its type for the band, currently celebrating five years as a touring act. KSC will be joined by former keyboardist Price Gillock for the duration of the residency.
“I’m incredibly stoked to tour our beautiful home state of Virginia for the month of February,” said Louis Smith (Vocals, Guitar). “This state has nourished us since we were wee lads running around in the Charlottesville foothills. Virginia is home. Virginia is for lovers. We love Virginia. Can’t wait to gallivant across this great state!”
This tour announcement comes on the heels of a successful fall tour that saw KSC traverse the nation, highlighted by several well-received shows including a double-header at Cervantes (Denver), the sixth annual Turkey Jam at Elevation 27 (Virginia Beach) and a seminal performance on The Relix Channel exclusively on Twitch in New York City.
The Kendall Street is for Lovers tour is made possible by the generous support of sponsors, Basic City Beer Company, Bold Rock Hard Cider, Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival, Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, and Albemarle Cannabis Company.
Today, Vermont jam quartet Twiddle released a new video hinting at an upcoming studio release.The footage, captured at Sugarhouse Soundworks in Waitsfield, VT, is accompanied by a never-before-heard song. The announcement follows a series of recent social media posts featuring the band writing and recording, signaling the potential for a highly-anticipated new project. Although the band’s live catalog has continuously grown over the years, their last official studio release was 2017’s Plump.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
FEB 19 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
FEB 25 - State Theatre - Portland, ME
FEB 26 - Palace Theatre - Albany, NY
APR 15 - Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
APR 16 - Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA
JUN 24, 2022 - JUN 25, 2022 - Northlands Music & Arts Festival - Swanzey, NH
JUN 30, 2022 - JUL 3, 2022 - High Sierra Music Festival - Quincy, CA
Virginia rock band Kendall Street Company announce the release of a cover of The Beatles’ 1968 tune “Rocky Raccoon.” The new single is a modern take on a classic, and the band’s first ever release of a cover song. A longtime live staple in KSC’s catalog, the reimagined take features subtle lyric changes and revamped instrumentation including a raucous saxophone solo. To complement the studio track, Kendall Street Company will be releasing a live version of the song, as well as a whole LP’s worth of live material, in partnership with Relix this Spring.
The release comes on the heels of the announcement of a statewide Virginia residency called the KSC is for Lovers Tour. The month-long tour will see the band perform twenty shows in February, in Blacksburg (Tuesday), Harrisonburg (Wednesday), Roanoke (Thursday), Charlottesville (Friday), and Richmond (Saturday).
Kendall Street Company:
Louis Smith: Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vox
Brian Roy: Electric Bass, Vox
Ryan Wood: Drum Set, Percussion
Ben Laderberg: Electric Guitar
Jake Vanaman: Saxophone, Piano
Cover by Kendall Street Company
Original Performance by the Beatles
Written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics by John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Cover Produced by Kendall Street Company
Engineered & Mixed by Joe Pisapia in Nashville, TN
Acclaimed Baltimore funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has announced the release of their eagerly awaited new studio album. Perspective arrives on Friday, April 8; pre-orders are available now.
Perspective seamlessly blends effervescent lyricism with groovy instrumentation, confidently creating P4’s most ambitious studio work to date. The Maryland-based group —Greg Ormont [vocals, guitar], Jeremy Schon [guitar, vocals], Ben Carrey [bass, vocals], and Alex “Gator” Petropulos [drums, vocals]— will celebrate their sixth studio LP and first full-length project in more than two years with a massive nationwide tour, and an impressive string of festival appearances. The project is yet another milestone in the band’s storied history, having played countless sold out shows, garnered millions of streams, and developed a rabid fan base affectionately known as “The Flock.” Despite the seemingly endless accolades and busy touring schedule, Perspective is a necessary cogitation for the indefatigable musicians.
“When touring shut down in 2020, we gained immense perspective,” admits Ormont. “The album title speaks to the perspective of the pandemic as well as our growth over the years. During this turbulent time, everyone in the world has been forced to look in the mirror and ask what’s truly important. If there’s anything we’ve all gained from this, it’s perspective, and a recurring theme from our band is to not waste time. Now more than ever, we recognize that you only get one life, so you might as well live it to the fullest and lift people up in the process.”
Perspective Tour 2022, named after the eponymous studio album, will see the band visit more than thirty cities nationwide. Following an extended run of shows through the Midwest, Southwest, and the West Coast, the funky foursome will migrate down the Eastern Seaboard. After a pair of performances at House of Blues in Boston (4/1-2), PPPP will return to New York City for an inaugural performance at Terminal 5 (4/9). Tour continues with a highly anticipated return to The National in Richmond, VA (4/20). The band will deliver a string of concerts throughout the Southeast, highlighted by a debut doubleheader at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville (4/23-24), and a visit to Lincoln Theatre Outdoor in Raleigh, NC (4/30).
P4 will embark on yet another jam-packed voyage through festival season with the eleventh annual iteration of Domefest, their self-produced music and camping festival (5/19-21). Subsequent dates include an appearance at Summer Camp Music Festival (5/27-29), Bonnaroo (6/16-19), and High Sierra Music Festival (6/30-7/3), among others.
Tickets for all newly announced tour dates will be available through the band’s website. An artist presale runs from Wednesday, January 26th at 10 AM ET through Thursday, January 27th at 5 PM ET. Public onsale begins on Friday, January 28th at 10 AM ET.
Maryland jam funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong debut a never-before-heard single from their forthcoming studio project, Perspective. “Elephante,” an infectious dance groove, is the first single off of the album set for release on April 8th. Combining PPPP’s signature catchy songwriting and flair for jocularity, the hard-hitting groove features a jumbo horn line from Nashville funk collective Here Come The Mummies, who previously appeared on PPPP’s 2020 single “King Kong.”
Accompanying the release is a zany, fairy tale themed video, captured at Clark's Elioak Farm in Ellicott City, MD, current home of the once revered local attraction, The Enchanted Forest. Directed by Don Cherel, the video is a charming snippet of enchanting lore, featuring the band dressed as kings and swashbuckling heroes on a quest to save a princess.
“As soon as I heard the first demo of Elephante, I was overwhelmed with excitement and just let it rip vocally,” smiles singer “Scrambled Greg” Ormont. “Musically, it knocks you off your chair. Lyrically, it’s about living life to the fullest. As for the music video, we just let our imaginations run wild on this one.”
Announced last week, PPPP has a jam-packed schedule this winter/spring with more than thirty shows scheduled nationwide. Tickets for all shows are on sale now through the band’s website.
Acclaimed nationally touring bands The Motet and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will join forces on Friday, May 27th for a funk-filled evening at one of the most iconic venues in the world, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Following an extended set of PPPP’s signature high-energy psychedelic groove exploration, The Motet will hit the stage for a funk throwdown with an illustrious list of special guests, including Billy Martin on percussion (Medeski, Martin and Wood), vocalists Shira Elias & Sammi Garett and The Horn Section (formerly of Turkuaz). In addition to performing with The Motet, keyboard virtuoso Cory Henry will open the show with his band.
Motet guitarist Ryan Jalbert reflects, “I’ve had the honor to play Red Rocks at least 10 times now in various capacities and I still get choked up at some point throughout the day. I’ll walk up to the top row after soundcheck and I’m inevitably moved to tears. It’s not just because of the beauty of the venue, which is of course stunning, it’s more so just being touched by the immense support of all of our fans that stick with us through thick and thin, ups and downs, lineup changes, global pandemics, whatever… and then we have our chance to celebrate together under the stars at this amazing place.”
The announcement arrives in the midst of a busy early 2022 for the headlining bands, both currently traversing the country on the Keep on Don’t Stoppin’ Tour (The Motet), and Perspective Tour 2022 (PPPP). Pigeons Playing Ping Pong is also gearing up for the April 8th release of a brand new studio album called Perspective, heralded by the premiere of the toe-tapping disco single “Elephante.”
The Motet’s annual Red Rocks party has become a rite of passage for Colorado music fans to start the summer. Over the years they’ve brought together diverse talent - from the legendary Medeski, Martin & Wood to 90’s hip-hop heavyweights Jurassic 5, from Bay Area blues/R&B outfit The California Honeydrops to the debut Red Rocks performance from Vulfpeck. They’ve also doubled down on the funk with contemporaries Lettuce, Galactic, & The New Mastersounds – this year promises to continue that funky early-summer tradition.
Initial tickets will be available through an artist presale, beginning Tuesday, February 8th at 8 AM MT, followed by a venue presale, beginning Thursday, February 10th at 10 AM MT. General public onsale begins on Friday, February 10th at 10 AM MT.
Vermont-based multi-instrumentalist SUPRALUKE presents his debut studio album, Songs For The Great Blue Heron. The eleven-track folk project draws inspiration from the vast New England wilderness, casually ambling through genres. Co-produced and engineered by SUPRALUKE and Ben Collette (Phish) at Tank Studios in Burlington, VT, the album also features an illustrious list of musical guests including Jon Trafton (Strangefolk), Erik Glockler (Strangefolk), Richard James (Neighbor, Pink Talking Fish), and piano phenom Kevin Gift (Wendel Patrick).
Supraluke, also known as Luke Smith, is best known as the drummer of legendary Burlington jam band Strangefolk. While the band is currently on hiatus after decades of relentless touring and recording, Smith challenged himself to learn guitar, cataloging his personal progression through song. Whirling transitions woven between songs take the listener on an adventure through foreign lands and seas on the wings of the great blue heron.
“I set out to make a good old-fashioned record, like the kind I grew up listening to in my house as a kid. My old friend Ben Collette was a true creative partner from start to finish, and I am thrilled to have help from several old and new friends on this record. Ideally, anyone looking for that classic vinyl-based experience of putting on headphones and going on a journey with a beginning, middle and end will appreciate the psychedelic soundscapes we’ve created with Songs For The Great Blue Heron.” - SUPRALUKE
“Hoot,” the album’s leading single, is a percipient folk tune featuring instrumentation from Gift and Collette. The song is also accompanied by a kaleidoscopic lyric video.
“Hard To Say,” released on February 7th, mixes gritty vocals with overdriven guitar and thunderous rhythm. The video, shot and edited by SUPRALUKE, captures a beautiful winter afternoon on Vermont’s Mount Mansfield.
Songs For The Great Blue Heron is now available for purchase on vinyl, with limited copies available. The album will be available for streaming on all platforms in the coming weeks.
On Saturday, February 26th at 8 PM ET a free live stream of Goosemas, the annual concert presented by emergent Connecticut rock quintet Goose, will broadcast on The Relix Channel Exclusively on Twitch. The band will take the stage at the Mohegan Sun Arena for the eighth annual iteration of their holiday show, a tradition that began with humble roots in the basement of a Connecticut recording studio. A defining achievement after years of explosive growth, Goose will celebrate their inaugural arena appearance with a massive three-set performance.
Continuing the annual tradition of giving, Goose will host a fundraiser to benefit Family & Children’s Agency, a Norwalk, CT nonprofit providing essential life services to thousands of children, families, adults, and seniors each year. Viewers can donate to the organization during the Twitch livestream, or at any time using the link below.
Goose is in the midst of an extensive tour, featuring over 25 performances nationwide. After selling out 8 of the first 9 shows, limited tickets are available for remaining dates.
Goose Tour 2022
FEB 26 - Goosemas - Mohegan Sun Arena - Uncasville, CT
MAR 1 - 9:30 Club - Washington, DC (Sold Out)
MAR 1 - 9:30 Club - Washington, DC (Sold Out)
MAR 3 - The Fillmore Charlotte - Charlotte, NC (Sold Out)
MAR 4 - Brooklyn Bowl - Nashville, TN (Sold Out)
MAR 5 - Brooklyn Bowl - Nashville, TN (Sold Out)
MAR 7 - The Mill & Mine - Knoxville, TN
MAR 9 - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Royal Oak, MI
MAR 10 - Agora Theater and Ballroom - Cleveland, OH
MAR 11 - The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA PA (Sold Out)
MAR 12 - The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA (Sold Out)
APR 28 - Firefly Distillery - North Charleston, SC
Today, the boisterous Baltimore-based psychedelic funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong released their latest single, “Move Like That.” The tune is the band’s third release from their sixth studio album, ‘Perspective,’ available April 8th, 2022. A reimagined take on PPPP’s classic, funked-up sound, “Move Like That” beckons listeners to the dance floor, blending bright and melodic guitar riffs with a thumping rhythm section. The slinky, liquid groove features the percussive mastery of Jason Hann (The String Cheese Incident), who previously appeared with the band at North Beach Music Festival in Miami.
“Since the live music industry had shut down while we were recording 'Perspective,' we were granted a rare opportunity to collaborate with some seriously awesome musicians who would’ve otherwise been busy touring. Enter longtime friend and badass percussionist Jason Hann of The String Cheese Incident,” guitarist and lead vocalist “Scrambled Greg” Ormont said of the collaboration. “Jason added a whole new dimension and texture to "Move Like That," which is about two people seeing each other from across the room and catching fire. The seduction grabs hold and never lets go. There’s nothing left to do but let the sparks fly.”
“Move Like That” is the third single from ‘Perspective’ to include a guest artist. “Indiglo,” released in October, featured keyboard work from California multi-instrumentalist Zach Gill of ALO. Nashville funk collective Here Come The Mummies contributed a zesty horn section to the recently debuted single “Elephante,” accompanied by a cheeky medieval-themed video.
PPPP has a jam-packed schedule this Spring and Summer in support of their upcoming studio album ‘Perspective,’ with more than thirty shows scheduled nationwide. Touring resumes this Thursday, March 3rd in Houston, TX with support from Karina Rykman. Tickets for all shows are on sale now through the band’s website.
Today, ascending New York-based jam trio Baked Shrimp announced the initial lineup for LonCon Festival. The two-night camping event, running September 8-10, 2022, is generously hosted by the Yasgur Road campground. This year’s event, the second iteration of the band’s annual festival, will feature headlining appearances from lespecial and Baked Shrimp (two sets). Also making two set appearances are PA-based roots act Cabinet, and Brother Maker, a new project featuring former members of Turkuaz.
An eclectic mix of notable northeast jam acts round out the lineup, including Star Kitchen, Dogs in a Pile, ElephantProof (featuring Ben Atkind of Goose), Soule Monde, Escaper, and more. The event will also see the debut performance of Aliens Among Us, an all-star lineup featuring members of Twiddle, Goose, Dogs in a Pile, and more. Drunken Doja Monkey and Doey Joey will ensure the music never stops, with both acts scheduled to perform DJ sets.
“We are beyond excited for LonCon this year!” said Jared Cowen (Guitar - Baked Shrimp). “We really worked hard to bring in some incredible talent from all different corners of the jam scene. Many of the performers I grew up going to see live, so having them at LonCon, and having the whole thing at Yasgur’s is really such an amazing collision of dreams coming true.”
The festival is hosted in memory of Lon “Conscious” Gellman, a longtime figure in the northeast jam scene who passed away unexpectedly in November 2020. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Lon Conscious Gellman Memorial Scholarship Fund, benefiting music students at Queens College.
A limited number of early bird tickets will be available through Friday, March 11th, followed by a general on sale.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit Lonconfest.com
Connecticut-based brass powerhouse septet The Funky Dawgz return with a new single, “Love Don’t Cost A Thing.” Now available on all streaming platforms, the tune is the first official release from the band’s upcoming studio project Vertical, scheduled for release on June 17th. The album arrives as the Dawgz celebrate ten years since their humble beginnings at The University of Connecticut. Since then, the dynamic horn players have performed with iconic acts like Dispatch and Snarky Puppy at venues like Madison Square Garden and Montage Mountain. Recorded and mixed by Stephen Cusano at Parkville Sounds in Hartford, CT, and mastered by Mikhail Pivovarov (Love Raptor), “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” showcases the Funky Dawgz’ knack for slick, melodic songwriting. The cool, instrumental piece places improvised harmonies atop a robust, bouncing low end.
“This song was inspired by the classic Hip Hop and R&B love songs of the 80’s and 90’s. The soulful, bluesy, rhythmic funk sounds that never get old, the classics.The music from this album definitely highlights the growth we have made as a band, individuals, and musicians over the last 10 years. We each have different musical tastes and that made the recording process exciting as we worked through various melodic and harmonic ideas. These compositions are some of our best work and we are excited for the world to hear us.” - Colin Walters, Alto Saxophone
The Funky Dawgz will hit the road this weekend for a run of shows supporting NYC funk/soul project Sammy Rae & The Friends.
Veteran Vermont-based jam quartet Twiddle has debuted their latest single ‘Distance Makes the Heart.’ The ambling, folk-inspired track is the band’s second release in as many months. Penned during the early months of the pandemic, the song features the masterful dobro stylings of Anders Beck (Greensky Bluegrass). Produced by Clint Bierman, the song was recorded by Roger Stauss and Samuel Johnson at Sugarworks Soundhouse in Waitsfield, Vermont.
“I wrote ‘Distance Makes The Heart’ during the beginning of the pandemic,” said singer/lead guitarist Mihali Savoulidis. “The song is about finding yourself in an unfamiliar way of life, isolated from the ones you love. It reflects upon how much better things are when we're all together.”
“I really enjoyed getting to join the guys on this track! The fact that this song is such an ear-worm made it a blast to jam on.” - Anders Beck
Alongside the song is a thoughtful lyric video lionizing Twiddle’s storied career. The lyric video includes a series of video clips highlighting the band’s time on the road.
Last month, Twiddle celebrated their return to the studio with the release of their single ‘The Devil’ featuring John Popper (Blues Traveler). An animated music video directed by Tim Fox accompanied the release.
Twiddle embarks on a loaded spring tour on April 1, featuring more than two dozen shows and festival appearances throughout the country. Andy Frasco, Strange Machines, Dogs In A Pile, and Threesound will add support on select dates. Tickets and general information are available HERE.
Twiddle Spring Tour 2022
4/1/22 - Hampton Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino +
4/2/22 - New Haven, CT - College Street Music Hall @
Connecticut-based rockers Goose share their new song, “Hungersite,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. The soaring single is the third song Goose has released from their eagerly anticipated new album, Dripfield, out on their own label on June 24. The record was recorded at The ISOKON in Woodstock, NY, and was produced and engineered by D. James Goodwin. An official music video for “Hungersite” was written by Carina Immer and filmed and edited by Scott Sweitzer. The clip was produced by the band, shot in various locales around their hometown of Norwalk, CT, and is streaming now via YouTube.
“Hungersite” comes out shortly after Goose’s triumphant first-ever arena show at Connecticut’s own Mohegan Sun Arena, and feels like a commanding musical proclamation from a band on the rise. A pointed divergence from their groove-oriented sound, Hungersite’s magnificent melody and instrumentation combine with deft, uncompromising lyricism to reveal a pathos rooted deeply in intentional and empathetic living.
“Whenever broaching global commentary territory, even if discreet and non-invasive in nature, it seems important to simultaneously challenge awareness of the self, and how we may or may not be living up to the ideals to which we speak,” guitarist/singer Rick Mitarotonda said of the introspective track.
Dripfield was heralded earlier in the year with the release of two songs. Both “Borne,” as well as the album’s titular track “Dripfield,” were released as singles with accompanying music videos directed by Dylan Hahn.
Beginning in late May, Goose takes flight on an unparalleled summer tour beginning with a pair of shows at the Westville Music Bowl (5/27-28) and featuring headlining appearances at some of the nation’s most iconic venues including Radio City Music Hall (6/24-25) and Red Rocks Amphitheatre (8/18). For a full list of dates and venues, and to purchase tickets, visit goosetheband.com.
Goose Summer Tour 2022
4/28 - North Charleston, SC - Firefly Distillery
4/29 - Asheville, NC - Salvage Station
4/29-5/1 - Atlanta, GA - Sweetwater 420 Festival
5/1 - Memphis, TN - Beale Street Music Festival
5/27 - New Haven, CT - Westville Music Bowl
5/28 - New Haven, CT - Westville Music Bowl
6/6 - Essex Junction, VT - Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo
6/8 - Lewiston, NY - ArtPark
6/10 - Thornville, OH - Legend Valley
6/11 - Thornville, OH - Legend Valley
6/12 - Indianapolis, IN - TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
6/14 - Wilmington, NC - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
6/15 - Raleigh, NC - Red Hat Amphitheater
6/16 - 6/19 - Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo
6/24 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall
6/25 - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall (SOLD OUT)
6/30 - 7/2 - Quincy, CA - High Sierra Music Festival
7/22 - Newport, RI - Newport Folk Festival
6/30 - 7/3 - Scranton, PA - Peach Music Festival
8/12 - Columbia, MD - The Chrysalis Amphitheater
8/13 - Columbia, MD - The Chrysalis Amphitheater
8/16 - Dillon, CO - Dillon Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
8/17 - Dillon, CO - Dillon Amphitheater
8/18 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
8/20 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
8/21 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
8/25 - Portland, OR - The Square
8/26 - 8/28 - Port Townsend, WA - Thing Festival
8/26 - 8/28 - Bridgeview, IL - Sacred Rose Festival
As eminent Baltimore funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong approach fifteen years as a touring act, the band presents Perspective, a twelve-track studio album. PPPP’s storied career has carried the artists across the country, a consistently ascending migration defined by the continuous achievement of milestones, building a success story made possible by an unyielding commitment to craft and a penchant for fun. Perspective is a summative assessment of the journey from a bird’s eye view.
The challenges presented by the current pandemic were daunting for a quartet composed of seasoned road warriors accustomed to performing over one hundred shows annually. Perspective became a creative stopgap during the challenging times, with each band member finding catharsis through the music.
“Our first thought was, ‘though we can’t play live, we have to keep the music alive, even if just for our own sanity,’” reflects frontman “Scrambled Greg” Ormont. “Music is our lifeforce and we have to keep the fire burning. So instead of watching the world go by, we quickly decided to pour all of our creative energy into the studio and rejoice in the healing power of music.”
Working safely out of Wright Way Studios in their hometown of Baltimore, the band dove headfirst into musical creation as the world sank into quarantine, bringing Perspective to life.
Heralded by four outstanding singles, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong enlisted the support of several acclaimed guest musicians throughout the record. “Indiglo,” released in November, is a sprightly song that combines PPPP’s signature uplifting funk with masterful keyboard work from Zach Gill (ALO). The song is a vivacious reflection on personal progression and an ode to the subtle complexities presented by life on the road.
The Funky Foursome returned in February with a never-before-heard original single called “Elephante,” an infectious dance groove energized by a jumbo horn line from Nashville funk collective Here Come The Mummies. The single also featured a medieval-themed music video, shot at Maryland’s Enchanted Forest.
Groovy, liquid jam “Move Like That” arrived in March with a captivating music video captured live at Cleveland’s Agora Theatre. The scorching dance-floor anthem included funkified percussive textures from Jason Hann of The String Cheese Incident.
Finally, fans celebrated the studio treatment of “Sir Real,” a lionzed rarity in the band’s extensive live catalog. Originally composed during a live show in a moment of divine improvisation, “Sir Real” is a cerebral nod to the band's adoring fan base, and the voltaic power of live performance.
PPPP is in the midst of their Perspective Tour 2022, hitting venues and festivals across the country throughout the spring and summer. Tickets for all shows are on sale now through the band’s website.
Hailed as “musical explorers” by Rolling Stone, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong—singer/guitarist “Scrambled Greg” Ormont, guitarist Jeremy Schon, bassist Ben Carrey, and drummer Alex “Gator” Petropulos—first took flight in 2007 at the University of Maryland, and has since gone on to play more than a thousand shows across the continental United States. Driven by a relentless work ethic and an ecstatic sound, the fun-loving four-piece built their reputation on epic, blissed-out concerts blending addictive funk grooves with psychedelic jams and intoxicating energy. Described by Glide as “a band that melts faces and pulls no punches," PPPP has also been praised by Relix as “joyous” and “dance-worthy,” while Jambase simply calls them a “powerhouse.” Acting as their own independent label, the quartet has released six studio albums, most recently ‘Perspective,’ a buoyant psychedelic funk odyssey propelled by sonic fireworks
“We hope you listen to ‘Perspective’ and are reminded that life is fleeting yet amazing,” said Ormont. “Remember the good times, be excited about the future, but most of all, dance your heart out every step of the way.”
Through their wildly enthusiastic live shows, the band has morphed into a cult-like phenomenon beloved by their rabid and ever-expanding fanbase, affectionately known as “The Flock.” For a full list of tour dates and more information, visit pigeonsplayingpingpong.com.
Today, nationally touring psychedelic jam-funk band Pigeons Playing Ping Pong released a kaleidoscopic music video for the studio cut of “Sir Real”, the fourth single off the recently released album ‘Perspective.’ Nearly a decade after its on-stage conception, the song made its nest as the fourth track on the band's sixth studio record, released on April 8th. Originally composed live in a moment of divine improvisation, “Sir Real” is a cerebral nod to the band's adoring fan base, and the voltaic power of live performance. Showcasing Pigeons’ penchant for improvisational ingenuity, the flowing groove catapults into a psychedelic crescendo energized by artful six string transmissions and anchored by creative bass lines and rock-solid kit work.
“We improvise at every show, but it’s not often that a full song emerges, vocals and all,” reflects singer/guitarist “Scrambled Greg” Ormont. “Most of this song was written live on stage about ten years ago and has since morphed into the full and flowing track you hear today. Listening to the finished studio product takes me back to a decade of memories on the road, yet another reason ‘Perspective’ is the perfect name for this album.”
Accompanying the track is a brand new animated video, created by Rob Fidel and DCP Productions. The captivating video captures a vibrant interstellar migration, seen through the eyes of pigeons in flight.
“Sir Real” was the fourth single released off ‘Perspective’ prior to the album’s release. “Indiglo,” released in October, featured keyboard work from California multi-instrumentalist Zach Gill of ALO. Nashville funk collective Here Come The Mummies contributed a zesty horn section to “Elephante,” which was also accompanied by a cheeky medieval-themed video. And most recently, the skillful musical stylings of percussionist Jason Hann (The String Cheese Incident) were featured on “Move Like That.”
PPPP has a jam-packed schedule this Spring and Summer in support of their upcoming studio album ‘Perspective.’ Tickets for all shows are on sale now through the band’s website.
Beanstalk Music Festival announces the music schedule for the blowout 10th anniversary event in Bond, CO, June 23rd-25th. Since its creation, Beanstalk has emerged as an industry-leading festival experience, known for a laid back atmosphere, no overlapping talent, and plethora of outdoors activities. The festival will ring in its tenth year with music from Dopapod, The Main Squeeze, Aqueous, Orchard Lounge, and of course the hosts, Magic Beans.
The picturesque festival site is nestled right along the Colorado River is the gorgeous Rancho Del Rio, a perfect location for rafting, biking, hiking, tubing, and more. Revelers cap off daylong activity with jam-packed evenings featuring a wide variety of nationally acclaimed artists. Come see why this festival has become a staple in the flourishing Colorado music scene. Capacity is only 1000 - limited tickets still available.
Creating music seems innate for Kendall Street Company, a burgeoning jam-alt act composed of five immensely creative artists. Be it a collective commitment to improvement, an inescapable penchant for humor, or a flair for the dramatic, forthcoming studio EP Untitled California Project encapsulates the ineffable charm exuded by the hard-touring musicians. A release that pairs dynamic musicianship with ingenious storytelling, the album is a tongue-in-cheek rock opera inspired by both the culture and natural beauty of America’s golden coast. Arriving on June 24th, the project heralds the band’s long-awaited inaugural visit to the west - an inescapable destiny, manifested.
“I’m so happy we're able to share [this] story through a visionary piece on the state of California,” explained multi-instrumentalist Jake Vanaman. “The project details a journeyman’s loss of innocence, and follows his epic jaunt through the heartland of America. Think of it like a musical theatre show.”
Kendall Street Company announces the project with a SNL-style introduction video, shot by director Cal Ries. Set to the EP’s opening tune “California #1,” the visual captures each band member preparing to depart Virginia for an epic voyage west.
The band enlisted the support of veteran producer Joe Pisapia (David Crosby, The Monkees), for the EP’s forthcoming singles. With genre-bending performance on full display, the trunk-shaking, lowrider groove “California #24” sits aside “Crab Surprise,” a cheeky ballad complete with buttery harmonies sure to elicit a smile.
In mid-June, the band will kick off the ten-show run in colorful Colorado, appearing in Denver at Cervantes’ Other Side (June 10) and 830 North in Fort Collins (June 11). June 16 will see the band at Market on Main in Heber City, UT, before a pair of plays in the Pacific Northwest at Seattle’s High Dive (June 18) and The Dough Fir in Portland (June 19). Slo Brew Live in San Luis Obispo will host the band’s inaugural California show (June 24), before a pair of sets at the legendary High Sierra Music Festival (June 30, July 1). Tour concludes with a show at Moe’s Alley in Santa Cruz on July 3rd.
Veteran Vermont jam quartet Twiddle return with a long-awaited studio project, Every Last Leaf. Arriving August 12th on No Coincidence Records, the album is the fifth full-length studio release from the beloved New England band. A bold exploration of the cyclical nature of life, the work encapsulates the band’s constant evolution through 18 years on the road. Twiddle — Mihali Savoulidis [vocals, guitar], Ryan Dempsey [keys, organ, synth], Brook Jordan [drums], and Zdenek Gubb [bass], welcome a musical rebirth, leaning heavily on enigmatically stoic songwriting in lieu of the affably saccharine. Longtime listeners can expect an elevated presentation of Twiddle’s trademark sound, delicately orbiting the worlds of funk, jazz, rock, reggae, and bluegrass.
“Every Last Leaf is a metaphor for life,” Mihali explains. “When a leaf falls to the ground, something will grow from it. Everything is part of this grand circle. In the music, we’re exploring all of life’s sides—from the sad and angry to the proud and happy.”
Released today, new single “Beautiful,” is a dulcet tune originally written at a cabin in the Vermont wilderness. Eloquently phrased clean guitar ebbs and flows in between Mihali’s dynamic lyricism, a hand-crafted musical affirmation juxtaposing the beauty of nature, and the comfort provided by our loved ones. Accompanying the release is a captivating animated video featuring harlequin depictions of the brilliance of the outdoors. Directed and animated by Tim Fox (Lil’ Wayne, Justin Bieber) at Cultlovesyou, the video uses a flowing watercolor motif to convey the track’s message.
Reflecting on the songwriting process, guitarist/vocalist Mihali said, “I was in the cabin, and I took what was happening around me and incorporated it within the lyrics. I rattled off everything I thought was beautiful, including family and my wife. I thought, ‘All of that is well and good, but nothing is as beautiful as you guys are’. As bad as things can be, there’s always beauty in life; you just need to look for it.”
Twiddle initially came to life back in 2004. Powered by the dynamic interplay between four musicians, the group has repeatedly sold out some of the most legendary venues in the world, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Capitol Theatre. Throughout 2021, Twiddle wrote and recorded Every Last Leaf. For the first time, they teamed up with producer Clint Bierman behind-the-board, recording in Sugar Shack, Mihali’s home studio, and Clint’s own spot.
Limited edition vinyl packages and merchandise bundles are available now for pre-order - HERE
“Beautiful” follows the release of singles “The Devil” ft. John Popper (Blues Traveler), and “Distance Makes the Heart” featuring Anders Beck (Greensky Bluegrass).
LISTEN - “The Devil” | WATCH - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
LISTEN - “Distance Makes The Heart” | WATCH - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
This month, Twiddle embarks on a massive summer tour, featuring multiple festival appearances nationwide.
Twiddle Summer Tour 2022
MAY 28-29 - Memorial Meltdown - Lake George, NY*
JUN 3-4 - Candler Park Music Festival - Atlanta, GA*
JUN 9 - Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - Vail, CO
JUN 10 - The Mishawaka - Bellvue, CO
JUN 24 - 25 - Northlands Music & Arts Festival - Swanzey, NH*
JUL 3 - High Sierra Music Festival - Quincy, CA*
AUG 5-6 - PHLOWFEST - East Troy, WI*
AUG 19-22 - Elements Music & Arts Festival - North East, PA*
SEP 2-4 - Big Fam Music & Arts Festival - Farwell, MI*
*Festival Appearance
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit twiddlemusic.com
Charleston, South Carolina-based electro-funk powerhouse Doom Flamingo invites you to visit “Lux Noir,” the namesake of the band’s newest single release. Fusing gritty synths with punchy drums and heavy low-end, the emergent sextet places dynamic vocalist Kanika Moore front and center, resulting in an intrepid disco groove poised to infiltrate dance floors nationwide. Engineered by Matt Zutell at Coast Records, the track is accompanied by a captivating video, directed by Paul Chelmis. The video transports viewers to the alluring locale that is the Lux Noir - a neon soaked, hazy night club where time knows no bounds and the music never stops.
"Lux Noir is the exclusive club in your mind…” said vocalist Kanika Moore. “...from exquisite fetishes to love and dance solidarity, once again channeling Girl Power energy."
The Lux Noir release precedes a jam-packed summer for Doom Flamingo, with several massive festival appearances scheduled. Early summer will see the band bring its signature blend of high-octane funk to Summer Camp (Chillicothe, IL), and Arise Music Festival (Boone, CO). Following a milestone return to The Peach Music Festival (Scranton, PA), the group will stop at The Werk Out (Thornville, OH), with a handful of club appearances in between. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit doomflamingo.com.
Doom Flamingo is a six-headed synthwave beast with a Jekyll and Hyde element to the songwriting. Top Gun guitar riffs and Miami Beach poolside lounge-vibes, are all at once contrasted with eerie darksynth soundscapes reminiscent of old John Carpenter films.
Doom Flamingo came together organically through friendships and past collaborations in their hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. The sextet features dynamic vocalist, Kanika Moore, alongside a powerhouse of musicians including bassist Ryan Stasik, of the prolific rock band Umphrey’s McGee.
Legendary funk pioneers George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic are set to hit the road this summer on the One Nation Under a Groove Tour. Octogenarian frontman George Clinton will bring his vivacious flare to over twenty stages across the country, accompanied by a robust list of acclaimed supporting artists. New luminaries of the funk and jam world, including The Motet (Ft. Shira Elias, Josh & Chris of The Horn Section), Dopapod, The Pimps of Joytime, as well as special guests on select shows Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Floozies, Fishbone, and The Soul Rebels will provide supporting sets. In addition, George Clinton protege Blue Eye Extinction will join the ranks for their debut experience on tour.
Due to unprecedented demand, the mothership will touch down in several additional cities, including Indianapolis, IN (Clowes Memorial Hall), Knoxville, TN (The Shed at Smoky Mountain), Toledo, OH (Promenade Park Stage), Aurora, IL (The Piazza), Eugene, OR (The Cuthbert), and Tempe, AZ (Marquee Theatre). City-specific lineups and ticket purchasing details are available at www.onenationunderagroovetour.com.
Although Clinton initially announced his retirement in 2018, the hard-touring bandleader departed on the first iteration of the One Nation Under a Groove Tour in 2019. The wildly successful endeavor saw fans and admirers pack sold-out amphitheaters across the country, suggesting the P Funk Party should continue for one more summer. Back by popular demand, the final tour schedule will see the mothership touch down on some of the country's most famous stages, including New York, NY (Central Park Summerstage), Asheville, NC (Salvage Station), Philadelphia, PA (The Fillmore), and Inglewood, CA (YouTube Theatre - part of the brand new SoFi Stadium complex).
Heralded for an enduring career defined by intrepid sonic exploration, hurdling cultural barriers, and a legendary, vibrant aesthetic, George Clinton continues to delight his fanbase as he launches forward toward the future of music. A multi-generational influence, the Godfather of Funk transcends the OG who ‘blew the roof off the sucka’ with his “Mothership Tour” in the 1970’s – a blockbuster event that still looms large in the minds of fans.
Clinton possesses the adept musical mind that discovered Bootsy Collins, produced the affably repugnant Red Hot Chilli Peppers in their infancy, and laid the groundwork for modern hip hop culture through the endless list of those who sampled his music, including Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre. Taken alone, any one of these monumental accomplishments will stand the test of time. Yet Clinton, unsatisfied with yesterday’s creative output, earned a well-deserved Grammy Award in 2015 for his work on Kendrick Lamar’s album, To Pimp a Butterfly.
“George Clinton has singlehandedly done more to push music forward than any other artist I can recall. This tour represents that ‘big tent’ he’s created that includes so many generations.” said Clinton’s longtime agent and co-creator of the One Nation Under a Groove Tour, Nick Szatmari (Universal Attractions Agency). Tour co-founder and UAA agent Jeff Epstein adds “George has influenced artists across so many cultures, generations, genres. Our musical lives would not be the same if we never had George Clinton, and this is a once in a lifetime chance to come together and witness first-hand the next chapter of his iconic career being written before our eyes.”
Supporting band Dopapod will bring its brilliant, hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica to a majority of summer dates. The band features Eli Winderman [keys, vocals], Rob Compa [guitar, vocals], Chuck Jones [bass], and Neal “Fro” Evans [drums]. After a decade marked by multiple album releases and rigorous touring, Dopapod took a yearlong hiatus to realign and re-energize before reuniting with a new fire during 2019. The eclectic quartet celebrated the release of their seventh studio album, Dopapod, on May 27th, 2022.
The Motet have inspired the world with their unique style of dance music. Over the course of nine full-length albums, they’ve traversed the lines between funk, soul, jazz, and rock and built a diehard audience in the process. They’ve headlined Red Rocks Amphitheatre six times and sold out countless legendary venues coast-to-coast. In addition to racking up nearly 20 million total streams and views, they’ve also garnered widespread acclaim from numerous publications. Joining The Motet are lauded curators of modern funk, Shira Elias (vocals), and The Horn Section - Greg Sanderson (tenor sax), and Chris Brouwers (trumpet, keys), all formerly of Turkuaz.
Vibrant modern funk outfit Pimps of Joytime will provide an undeniably danceable flavor to multiple tour dates. Described as an amalgamation of New Orleans and Bay Area funk elements juxtaposed with Brooklyn’s indie DIY ethos, Pimps of Joytime mirror the diversity of their communities and eclectic generational tastes. Frontman Brian J crafts the innovative group’s subtle swagger, diligently cooking a soulful elixir of kaleidoscopic groove.
Longstanding modern legends, including Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Robert Randolph and The Family Band, Fishbone, The Soul Rebels, The Floozies, The Main Squeeze and The Fantastic Negrito will provide support on select dates.
One Nation Under a Groove Tour Summer 2022
06-15 New York, NY - Summerstage @ Central Park $!@
06-24 Fort Wayne, IN - Piere’s @#$
06-25 Indianapolis, IN - Clowes Memorial Hall ~
06-26 Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Live @$
06-30 Asheville, NC - Salvage Station $!@
07-01 Knoxville, TN - The Shed at Smoky Mountain !@
07-02 Pelham, TN - The Caverns Underground Cave $!@
07-07 Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore #@
07-08 Toledo, OH - Promenade Park Stage <>+!
07-16 Aurora, IL - The Piazza @+!
07-22 Fort Worth, TX - Wild Acre Live $%@
07-23 Cedar Park, TX - The Haute Spot $%@
07-28 Seattle, WA - Seattle Zoo $^@
07-29 Portland, OR - Pioneer Courthouse Square $^@
07-30 Eugene, OR - The Cuthbert @~
08-11 Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theater $^!
08-13 Las Vegas, NV - Craig Ranch Amphitheater &*
08-17 Inglewood, CA - YouTube Theater $!
08-19 Saratoga, CA - Mountain Winery &$!
08-20 Blue Lake, CA - Blue Lake Casino &$!
08-21 Napa, CA - Charles Krug Winery $!
! with Dopapod
@ with Pimps of Joytime
# with The Floozies
$ with The Motet (Ft. Shira Elias and Josh & Chris of The Horn Section)
% with The Soul Rebels
^ with Fishbone
& with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
* with Fantastic Negrito
For over a decade, Colorado-based jam quartet Magic Beans have built a loyal nationwide following nationwide through incredible songwriting and a steady creative output. Unzipped, the band’s forthcoming LP, is an invigorating leap down a musical path untraveled for the hard-touring musicians. Known for engaging performances defined by extensive melodic exploration and polyphonic harmony, the Beans' newest project showcases adept musicianship through crisp, concise production. The self-produced psychedelic-soul work draws heavily on rich influences ranging, from J-Dilla to Tom Misch.
"This record is pretty much a Magic Beans alter ego, one of our split personalities. We took an experimental approach diving into the lo-fi instrumental realm, using analog synths, tape machines, and vintage gear," reflected guitarist Scott Hachey. "There's a lot of influence from producers and collectives like Timbaland, Souliquarians, and Vulfpeck - musicians who developed a signature vibe solely through the instruments and recording equipment they had access to. We want the instrumentals to exist as they are and carry wherever you wanna go, without lyrical direction. All around its a just a little sexy side piece of an album for our fans to enjoy.
Accompanying the album is a fresh new single called “Stank Eye.” The toe-tapping tune stylishly carries an infectious groove through multiple genres, infusing modern sound with the inviting warmth of old-school production. Magic Beans enlisted the support of close friends and family for the official music video, capturing vibrant scenes from an evening soiree.
Reflecting on the creation of the song, Hachey adds, “Stank Eye is a sassy and sexy track with a little swagger to the melody. We used a 1950’s ribbon microphone to capture a lot of the drum sound and sent that through my Japanese reel-to-reel for even more flavor. It’s an ode to retro recording techniques with some new school energy. Just play it.”
Magic Beans will take the new Unzipped tracks on tour this summer, embarking on a string of festival appearances, including Paradise Music and Beer Festival (Covington, KY), Trout Stock 2022 (Coeymans Hollow, NY), and Jam Packed Craft Beer & Music Festival (Richmond, VA). For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit the band's website.
The four musicians will kick off the summer with the tenth iteration of Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival, running June 23-25, 2022. Since its creation, Beanstalk has emerged as one of Colorado's premier festivals, known for a laid back atmosphere, outstanding lineup, and a plethora of outdoor activities. Top-tier nationwide talent including Dopapod, The Main Squeeze, Aqueous, and Orchard Lounge, are scheduled to appear.
The picturesque festival site is nestled right along the Colorado River is the gorgeous Rancho Del Rio, a perfect location for rafting, biking, hiking, tubing, and more. Revelers cap off daylong activity with jam-packed evenings featuring a wide variety of nationally acclaimed artists.
On Sunday, July 10th, emergent northeast jam quintet Dogs in a Pile will host its inaugural golf outing at the picturesque Bel Aire Golf Course in Wall Township, NJ. Hosted in partnership with prominent music content creators Long Strange Putt (IG:@longstrangeputt), the event will feature a scramble-style tournament for thirty two golfers, followed by an intimate performance by eminent Jersey Shore music collective Sandy Mack and Friends (with special guests). Event proceeds will be donated to Jersey Shore Animal Center, an Ocean County-based nonprofit that aims to rescue, care for and rehome unwanted, abused, abandoned and sick animals.
“We’ve been friendly with @longstrangeputt for almost a year now and have been trying to come up with an idea to work together to throw a great event, while giving back to our local community,” said Ross Peterzell (Manager - Dogs in a Pile). “We’re all big animal people, and this seems like the best way to combine music, golf, and a good old fashioned dogs throw down, while supporting local businesses and a very meaningful cause.”
Ticket sales commence on Friday, June 10th, with free admission to the after show guaranteed for all purchasers. Participants will also have the first opportunity to purchase never-before-seen, Dogs in a Pile merchandise, including limited-edition shirts, pins, and prints created for the event. All proceeds will benefit the Jersey Shore Animal Shelter.
Dogs in a Pile is preparing to embark on a massive summer tour, including milestone appearances at some of the largest festivals on the east coast, including The Peach Music Festival and Floydfest. On June 29th at 7 PM ET, the band’s dynamic blend of funk, jazz, and psychedelic rock will ignite the internet for a highly anticipated live stream from The Relix Channel exclusively on Twitch.
Charleston, SC based synthwave sextet Doom Flamingo kicks off the summer with a new single and music video, “Happy Boi.” The track, an undeniable ear worm, explodes with immediate energy, placing buoyant synths atop affably dissonant guitar and bass. Soaring vocals from vanguard front woman Kanika Moore confidently emerge, employing tasteful falsetto on the caustic refrain, “Wish you’d just move!” “Happy Boi” was recorded and mixed by Matt Zutell (Hootie and the Blowfish, Little Stranger) at Coast Records.
“Happy Boi is written for adults still content in their youth,” explained Kanika Moore (vocals).
A cheeky video, directed by longtime collaborator Paul Chelmis, accompanies the single. Bassist Ryan Stasik’s acting chops are on full display, as he embodies the authentic “Happy Boi” attitude - a smiling villain enjoying a day at the arcade. Shot in the Doom Flamingo’s hometown, the visual features cameos from the band, as well as endearing appearances from the artists’ children and relatives.
“Happy Boi” is the band’s second release of 2022, a spellbinding companion piece to the recently released single and video “Lux Noir” (WATCH | LISTEN).
Doom Flamingo is in the midst of a jam-packed summer, with several massive festival appearances scheduled. Summer tour kicks off June 24 with a late night party at The Gramercy Theater in NYC. Next, the band will bring its signature blend of high-octane funk to The Windjammer (Isle of Palms, SC) for a special home town show on the beach. Then it’s off to The Peach Music Festival (Scranton, PA), and The Werk Out (Thornville, OH), with a handful of club appearances in between. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit doomflamingo.com.
DOOM FLAMINGO SUMMER 2022 TOUR DATES
6.24.22 The Gramercy Theatre (Late Show) - New York, NY
6.30.22 The Windjammer - Isle of Palms, SC
7.01.22 The Peach Music Festival - Scranton, PA
7.02.22 5PTS OUTDOORS: Night Lights Festival - Roanoke, VA
7.03.22 US Whitewater Center - Charlotte, NC
7.15.22 Cobblestone Live - Buffalo, NY
7.16.22 The Werk Out Music and Arts Festival - Thornville, OH
8.05.22 Subterranea Festival - Pelham, TN
1.14 - 1.18.23 Panic en la Playa - Riviera Maya, MX
Currently soaring through a bustling summer tour season, buzzing Baltimore-based funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong is thrilled to announce their Fall Tour 2022. The frenetic foursome will kick off autumn with a trio of hometown shows, starting with a return to legendary hometown haunt The 8x10 (September 30) for an intimate night of music. The appearance will mark the band’s 48th and 49th performance at the 350-capacity downtown Baltimore venue since their inaugural performance there in April 2009. PPPP will also touch down at Union Craft Brewing (October 1) for their annual Flocktoberfest event, marking their debut concert on the award-winning brewery’s outdoor stage.
“The return of live music has been nothing short of amazing,” said PPPP frontman “Scrambled Greg” Ormont. “The crowd’s energy has been through the roof all summer, and our gratitude has never been greater. As we approach 15 years as a band, we wanted to throw it back to our roots and return to our old stomping grounds, The 8x10 in Baltimore. We’ve had so many amazing memories there, from our earliest themed shows, to our first New Year’s Eve celebrations. There’s simply no better place for us to celebrate this amazing journey and charge up for the future.”
Subsequent dates include stops at two familiar locales on Halloween weekend, the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA (October 28), and College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT (October 29). For the first time since 2019, PPPP will play the Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville, VA (December 2, 3). These early December dates will include supporting sets from burgeoning northeast jam acts Yam Yam (December 2), and Dogs in a Pile (December 3).
The fall tour announcement arrives in the midst of a booming 2022 for seemingly untiring Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, approaching fifteen years as a hard-touring act. Released in April, the group’s sixth full length studio album, ‘Perspective,’ generated deserved acclaim, as listeners praised both the “...delightfully optimistic and genuinely fun” maturation of the band’s songwriting (Relix), and their “...undeniable musical talents” (Glide Magazine).
Adoring fans, affectionately known as “The Flock,” migrated nationwide to experience dozens of the avian artists’ signature high-octane live shows. The eleventh iteration of Domefest, PPPP’s self-produced music and arts festival, preceded massive sets at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Summer Camp, Bonnaroo, The Peach Music Festival and High Sierra.
Limited tickets remain for Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s jam-packed August and September, as the band prepares for marquee sets nationwide. Notable appearances include a Phish after party at Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ (August 6), Secret Dreams Music and Arts Festival in Thornville, OH (August 19), Adirondack Music Festival in Lake George, NY (September 2-4), and Resonance Music Festival in Charleston, SC (September 15-17).
Tickets to all newly announced shows go on sale this Friday July 15th at 10am ET. Artist Pre-Sale Tickets are available now with password: MOVELIKETHAT. To view all tour dates and learn more, visit pigeonsplayingpingpong.com.
PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG - SUMMER / FALL 2022
7/15 Buffalo, NY - Cobblestone Live Festival
8/6 Atlantic City, NJ - Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
8/18 Lexington, KY - The Burl Outdoors (w/ Sicard Hollow)
8/19 Thornville, OH - Secret Dreams Festival
8/20 Kalamazoo, MI - Bell's Brewery (w/ Desmond Jones)
9/2-4 Lake George, NY - Adirondack Music Festival
9/9 Oak Bluffs, MA - Martha's Vineyard Campout (w/ Maggie Rose)
9/10 Oak Bluffs, MA - Martha's Vineyard Campout (w/ Eggy)
9/15 High Point, NC - Ziggy's Outdoors (w/ Moon Hooch)
9/15-17 Charleston, SC - Resonance Music Festival
9/29 Baltimore, MD - The 8x10
9/30 Baltimore, MD - The 8x10
10/1 Baltimore, MD - Union Brewery
10/28 Stroudsburg, PA - Sherman Theater
10/29 New Haven, CT - College Street Music Hall
12/2 Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theater (w/ Yam Yam)
12/3 Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theater (w/ Dogs In A Pile)
Buzzing Connecticut rock quintet Goose, flying high following the release of critically lauded studio album Dripfield, will embark on a twelve-date tour this fall. Currently soaring through a jam-packed summer that began with a pair of sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall, and featured an extended sit-in from Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, the band will bring its unique blend of groove-driven improvisational indie rock to iconic theaters and revered festivals through the South and Midwest.
WATCH | Goose Live at Radio City Music Hall (Full Show)
After a pair of performances at Richmond VA’s The National (September 29-30), Goose will return to Atlanta for two shows at Pullman Yards (October 1-2). A stop at St. Louis, MO’s The Pageant (October 4) precedes two nights at the historic Joy Theater in New Orleans (October 6-7). Tour continues with the first of two appearances at internationally celebrated music and arts festival Austin City Limits (October 7-9, 14-16). Between ACL performances, Goose will migrate through the Midwest, touching down at Kansas City, MO’s Arvest Bank Theatre @ Midland (October 11), Fayetteville, AR’s JJ’s Live (October 13), and Oklahoma City, OK’s The Criterion (October 14). Tour closes with two Texas shows, Dallas, TX’s South Side Ballroom (October 15), and a second set at Austin City Limits.
Tickets for all non-festival dates will be available through a presale lottery, with a request period running from Tuesday, July 19 at 12 PM ET, through Wednesday, July 20 at 5 PM venue local time. General public onsale begins Friday, July 22 at 10 AM venue local time. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.goosetheband.com/tour.
Dripfield, Goose’s third official studio record, was released on June 24th via No Coincidence records. Produced and engineered by D. James Goodwin (Bob Weir, Kevin Morby) at The ISOKON in Woodstock, NY, the album confidently showcases the sheer power of the quintet working in ensemble, placing never-before-heard original songs alongside dazzling studio renditions of live catalog staples. Sonically distinct yet thematically cohesive, the album’s four singles, “Borne,” “Hungersite,” “Dripfield,” and “Arrow,” each arrived with an official music video.
LISTEN TO “DRIPFIELD” | WATCH OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Dripfield garnered praise from such premier national outlets as Rolling Stone, Relix, Uproxx, Vulture, No Depression, Pop Matters and Glide. Quickly climbing the Billboard charts, it debuted in ten categories including Top New Artist Albums (#2), Heatseekers (#3), Vinyl Albums (#13), and Total Album Sales (#21). Goose rang in the release with a pair of sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall, underscored by sit-ins from Father John Misty and Trey Anastasio.
Goose’s summer began with a string of landmark festival sets, igniting crowds at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Peach Music Festival, and more. Subsequent summer plans include stops at Newport, RI’s Newport Folk Festival (July 22), Bridgview, IL’s Sacred Rose (August 26-28), Port Townsend, WA’s Thing (August 26), and Charleston, SC’s Resonance Music and Arts Festival (September 15-17). Inaugural headlining shows at Morrison, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre (August 18), and Los Angeles, CA’s Greek Theatre (August 21) round out the summer months. On July 20th and 27th, respectively, The band will rebroadcast sets from Boston Calling (recorded 5/27) and Bonnaroo (recorded 6/17) on their YouTube channel.
A fresh studio single, “Breathe,” from Denver Neo-soul band Midnight.Blue, has arrived!
The group, formed in April 2020, features an impressive list of Denver’s premier performers - each member is a touring musician and is highly regarded as an instrumentalist as well as a musical collaborator. The lineup includes Lyle Divinsky (vocals - formerly of The Motet), Eric Benny Bloom (trumpet - Lettuce), Josh Fairman - (bass - Sunsquabi), Adam Deitch (drums - Lettuce), Ian Gilley (keys - Recess), Jay.Greens (guitar - Perc), Halle Tomlinson (vocals - The Voice), and G. Finesse (vocals - Black Eagle Society).
“Breathe” is the titular single from the band’s forthcoming debut studio album, scheduled for release on August 18th. To celebrate the release, the star-studded lineup will host a much anticipated album release show at Denver, CO’s The Bluebird Theatre on September 1st. The event will also serve as the launch of Perception Records, a full service record label founded by dynamic multi-instrumentalist Jay.Greens.
Vermont jam quartet Twiddle, alongside a handful of notable local and nationally touring acts visited Westport, CT’s Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts for an epic weekend of music. Dulcet melodies echoed across the Saugatuck River, as over one-thousand revelers packed the picturesque venue each night to enjoy additional Friday sets from The Nth Power and Mihali, and Saturday appearances by Dwight and Nicole and Eggy. Rounding out the festivities were select local food trucks and traveling artisans peddling handcrafted wares. The carefully curated festival-style weekend was a collaborative effort between the band and the team at the acclaimed long standing venue.
“Presenting Twiddle was a dream come true - especially as a weekend festival. “Their music soars - and having two days with them outside by the river, and with beautifully articulated support elevates the experience and infuses It with even more magic,” explained event producer Carleigh Welsh. “Twiddle - their music and mind-melded musicianship - creates a transcendent experience - there’s a tangible spirit of community journeying together. So the weekend we just had was the best kind of music experience - one that people take with them. It’s more than memories - the joy is designed to last. And that’s so important and needed by everyone right now.”
Friday, July 29th
Following a multi-genre opening set from soulful rock trio The Nth Power, highlighted by powerful renditions of “Only Love” and “Truth”, Twiddle frontman Mihali took the stage for a rousing solo set. The performance, his first solo appearance since the release of his newest studio album Effection (Released July 22nd via Ineffable Records), showcased his signature sound entwining reggae spirit, fluid soundscape architecture, and invigorating mantras that elicited enthusiastic crowd participation.
Twiddle took the stage just after 7 PM, kicking off a high-energy show for the ages. The live band - Mihali Savoulidis (vocals, guitar), Zdenek Gubb (bass), Ryan Dempsey (keys) and Adrian Tramontano (drums) launched into set one with “Honeyburste,” and subsequently navigated a setlist comprised of classic tunes from their early catalog. Highlights included an emotive “Frankenfoote,” and a “Mad World” encore, featuring a dynamic sit in from Mike Bafundo (Trumpet - West End Blend).
Saturday, July 30th
VIP attendees braved the summer sun and packed the lush lawn for an early afternoon Twiddle acoustic set. Showcasing the softer side of the band’s extensive catalog, the performance was defined by melodic interplay between Savoulidis, Gubb, and Dempsey.
Dwight and Nicole took the stage as fans arrived in droves, and the Vermont trio eased listeners into the day with their mellow blues-rock chops. New Haven, CT-based roots-rock quartet Eggy followed, eliciting thunderous applause as they took the stage. The band’s captivating performance was punctuated by a cover of Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s “Necessary Evil” and an electrifying take on original tune “Graceless”
Easily maintaining the previous night’s energy, Twiddle kicked off their third performance of the weekend with “Blunderbuss.” The opening set saw the band navigate composed material with poise, and drew a joyful singalong from the crowd during a cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine.”
A jaw-dropping set two followed, with a host of special guests joining the headliners on stage. Luke Bemand, intrepid bassist of northeast power trio lespecial handled bass during the “Every Soul” jam, placing thumping baselines atop Tramontano’s frenetic drumming. “Mamunes the Faun” began with a sit in from Eggy guitarist Jake Brownstein. As the jam developed, each member of Eggy joined in on the fun, and slowly replaced Twiddle on stage. The seamless collaborative effort delighted fans, and Twiddle closed out the show with an enthusiastic expression of gratitude for an incredible weekend.
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts shared the same sentiment, as event organizers praised the band for incredible performances, and their contribution to the local community. The longstanding venue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides free and abundant access to the arts for the local community, highlighting a dynamic spectrum of artists from across the globe. Proceeds from paid events like Twiddle’s weekend shows fund fifty free nights of music during extensive seasons that span spring, summer and early fall.
“We couldn't have been more excited and prouder to present this lineup,” added event producer and member of Levitt Pavilion board of directors Andy Fleischman. “Two nights of Twiddle at our beautiful home is incredibly magical in its own right, but having Mihali and Eggy, who have headlined in past summers, returning to the Levitt Pavilion, as well as the Nth Power and Dwight & Nicole, collectively exemplify in one weekend what we strive for in presenting 50+ concerts each year -- top tier and up-and-coming talent, nationally known and local bands, artists of color, powerful female voices and a diverse mix of genres including rock, reggae, funk, folk and soul. And unsurprisingly, but still incredible to witness, all of the bands absolutely crushed it.”
Pro-shot videos of this weekend’s shows are available for purchase via Fans.Live, available through Sunday, August 7th at 11:59 PM PT. Twiddle returns to the stage next weekend at East Troy WI’s PHLOWFEST, and will celebrate the release of studio album Every Last Leaf (via No Coincidence Records) on August 12th.
Twiddle - 7.29.2022 - Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - Westport, CT
Set 1
Honeyburste
Caterpillar
Doinkinbonk!!!
Lost In The Cold
Beethoven & Greene->
Frankenfoote
Set 2
Laughable Butane Bob ->
Brick of Barley
Apples->
Amydst the Myst->
Polluted Beauty[1]
Encore: Mad World [2] [3]
[1] - contained Harry Potter groove
[2] Mike Bafundo of West End Blend on trumpet
[3] Tears For Fears
Twiddle - 7.30.2022 - Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - Westport, CT
Today, Connecticut rock band Goose, currently in the midst of a career-defining summer tour, released the newest episode of their behind-the-scenes video series, “Day of Show.” Shot and directed by Bryan Murphy, the intimate video captures Goose’s epic pair of sold-out shows at New York City’s legendary venue, Radio City Music Hall. Footage includes the band, crew, close friends and family, and fans reveling in the joy of the milestone weekend celebrating the release of critically acclaimed studio album, Dripfield. In addition to a vivid look at the band’s performances, both of which featured one acoustic and two electric sets, the video highlights sit-ins from Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, Father John Misty, Stuart Bogie, Dave Nelson, and Dripfield producer D. James Goodwin.
Goose’s summer has been defined by landmark festival sets, as the quintet ignited crowds at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Peach Music Festival, Newport Folk Festival, and more. Subsequent summer plans include stops at Bridgview, IL’s Sacred Rose (August 26-28), Port Townsend, WA’s Thing (August 26), and Charleston, SC’s Resonance Music and Arts Festival (September 15-17). Inaugural headlining shows at Morrison, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre (August 18), and Los Angeles, CA’s Greek Theatre (August 21) round out the summer months.
The band will bring its unique blend of groove-driven improvisational indie rock to iconic theaters and revered festivals through the South and Midwest this fall. Tickets for all dates are on sale now. For more information, visit goosetheband.com/tour.
Dripfield Tour 2022
8/12 - Columbia, MD - The Chrysalis Amphitheater
8/13 - Columbia, MD - The Chrysalis Amphitheater
8/16 - Dillon, CO - Dillon Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
8/17 - Dillon, CO - Dillon Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
8/18 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
8/20 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl
8/21 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
8/23 - Stateline, NV - South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe (SOLD OUT)
Today, Vermont jam quartet Twiddle released Every Last Leaf, their fifth full-length studio album. Available wherever you stream music via No Coincidence Records, a limited-edition double LP printed on 180g mint galaxy vinyl is also available for pre-order exclusively at the official Twiddle webstore.
Propelled by constant evolution in its 18 years of touring, the band —Mihali Savoulidis [vocals, guitar], Ryan Dempsey [keys, organ, synth], Brook Jordan [drums], and Zdenek Gubb [bass], welcome a musical rebirth, leaning heavily on enigmatically stoic songwriting while delivering an elevated presentation of their trademark sound that delicately orbits the worlds of funk, jazz, rock, reggae, and bluegrass. Described by Goldmine Magazine as Twiddle’s “most complete work to date,” with “songs, widely recognized as masterful in their construction and moving in the messages they convey,” the contemplative work leans heavily on reflection.
“Every Last Leaf is a metaphor for life,” Mihali explains. “When a leaf falls to the ground, something will grow from it. Everything is part of this grand circle. In the music, we’re exploring all of life’s sides—from the sad and angry to the proud and happy.”
Written throughout 2021, the project was recorded at Sugar Shack, Mihali’s home studio, and produced by first time collaborator Clint Bierman. “It was a different process.” Mihali noted of the experience. “We'd never worked with a producer before. We tried it out with Clint, vibed with him, and went with it. It was a blast.”
Heralded by four distinct singles that have already amassed over 500,000 streams on Spotify alone, Every Last Leaf is an unabashed testament to Twiddle’s versatility. Musical contributions from notable guests John Popper (Blues Traveler) and Anders Beck (Greensky Bluegrass), tastefully bolster previously unheard tracks “The Devil'', and “Distance Makes the Heart.” Fans applauded the debut of a studio cut “River Drift”, while the never-before-heard “Beautiful,” has quickly found its home in the live catalog. Additionally accompanying the release, is a never before seen animated lyric video for “Collective Pulse”. Created by Kamil Dymek, the video is available now exclusively on Twiddle’s official YouTube channel.
Following the release, Twiddle is staying busy with upcoming shows in North East, PA (Aug 19-21), Lowell, MA (Sep 1), Baldwinsville, NY (Sep 2), Fredericktown, OH (Sep 3), Farwell, MI (Sep 4), Live Oak, FL (Oct 27-30), and the return of their annual Friendsgiving at Port Chester’s Capitol Theater November 25th and 26th. For complete details, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.twiddlemusic.com/tour.
TWIDDLE
Every Last Leaf
(No Coincidence Records)
Tracklist:
Every Last Leaf I
Beautiful
Distance Makes The Heart (feat. Anders Beck)
River Drift
The Mission
Meant To Be
Do It Now
Fighting For
The Devil (feat. John Popper)
Life Back Now
Collective Pulse
Inside
Slippin' In The Kitchen
Mushrooms Of The Sea
Every Last Leaf II
Every Last Leaf was produced by Clint Bierman, engineered by Roger Stauss and Samuel Johnson, mixed by Eric Hoegemeyer, and mastered by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound NJ.
Smooth, groove-driven Neo-Soul defines “Breathe” - the new album from Denver-based band Midnight.Blue. The project, released today, has a fresh and familiar sound, with a mix of funk, R&B, and hip-hop. influences. The collective of impressive touring musicians who make up the band - Lyle Divinsky (vocals - formerly of The Motet), Eric Benny Bloom (trumpet - Lettuce), Josh Fairman - (bass - Sunsquabi), Adam Deitch (drums - Lettuce), Ian Gilley (keys - Recess), Jake Jay.Greens Leventhal (guitar - Perception Records), Halle Tomlinson (vocals - The Voice), and G. Finesse (vocals - Black Eagle Society) - all excel on their respective instruments, uniting to present a cohesive work that is undeniably catchy.
Breathe features ten tracks that range from slow jams crafted for a chill Sunday afternoon, and uptempo grooves that are dance-floor ready. Despite the absolute star power in the band’s lineup, each artist’s musicality shines through. Previously released single “20/20” is driven by complex bars from G. Finesse, while soulful vocals from Halle Tomlinson shine brightly on “Illumination.” Drummer Adam Deitch experimented with songwriting, piecing together the classic RnB groove “Show You How” with Lyle Divinsky.
Produced by Jay.Greens and Josh Fairman, Breathe is the first official release from the newly formed label, Perception Records. The label is eyeing expansion in the latter half of 2022, with plans to release music from some of the best and brightest musicians in the jam world. Perception Records will celebrate the release of Breathe with Midnight.Blue’s inaugural performance - a headlining set at The Bluebird in Denver on 9/1.
Breathe is now available on all streaming platforms.
Today, SunSquabi announced the release of their third full length studio album, Arise. Due on October 26th, 2022, the 11-track studio project is the band’s first full length studio effort since the 2019 release of Instinct. Inspired by the band’s experiences throughout the pandemic, Arise showcases SunSquabi’s unspoken sonic communion amongst three distinct musical identities in an entirely reimagined way.
“Since we’ve all been put down very hard for the past two years, the entire world has felt this pressure, sadness, and struggle,” observes Kevin Donohue (guitar, keys, production). “So we tried to relay a message of arising from the ashes and becoming something new. This album shows how we’re able to do so during a really tough time.”
Making the best of their circumstances, the band embraced a slightly new approach in regards to the creative process for Arise. “A couple of songs came together as jams in the basement or on livestreams,” recalls Kevin. “We’d rework these improv-based ideas in the studio. It was an extended process. We definitely took advantage of the time.” Josh Fairman (Bass, Synth) added that “We’re very proud of the band staying true to the music and to each other. We came together during the Pandemic and made sacrifices together. We’ve bonded as a band. We don’t try to jump on any trends. We’re true to ourselves and make music we feel in our hearts.”
In celebration of the announcement, the band has shared a studio cut of “Scorpion”. Penned during the pandemic, “Scorpion” has become a staple of the bands live catalogue since its February 2021 hometown debut at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom. A delectably danceable tune, “Scorpion” stings between a shimmering beat, fluorescent keys, and fretboard-burning guitar.
“Scorpions are symbols of danger and death, a scorpion is usually a warning.” Josh said when discussing the song's creation. “ However, a scorpion may also show up in your life as a blessing. It’s similar to how we were able to take this dark period of time and turn it into a blessing and a symbol of power.”
Adding his own comment, Kevin shared that “Playing this song live is like flying an ion-powered space fighter through the claws of a galaxy sized Scorpion. The apex of the song really takes me there every time and we've been using some unique features live such as a live sidechain to really create the pulse in the bass.”
In the weeks leading up to the release, SunSquabi will be on the road for a slate of festival appearances including Elements Music and Arts Festival, Sacred Road, Resonance Music and Arts Festival and Jam Cruise. For additional information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.sunsquabi.com/tour-dates.
Limited edition vinyl packages and merchandise bundles are available now for pre-order - HERE
“Scorpion” follows the release of single “Elephant Song” ft. Dominic Lalli (Big Gigantic)
Veteran Vermont jam quartet Twiddle will ring in the new year with a concert at The State Theater in Portland, ME. The one-night concert event is the band’s first NYE event at the historic southern Maine locale in their eighteen-year history. Ascending NJ-based Dogs in a Pile, currently scheduled to support over twenty dates on Twiddle’s recently announced fall tour, will perform an opening set. New Year’s Eve in New England is a longstanding tradition for Twiddle, as both the band and their adoring fan base share deep roots in the Northeast.
The announcement comes during a busy summer for the seasoned musicians, currently touring in support of their fifth studio album, Every Last Leaf. Singles from the highly anticipated fifteen-track project received grassroots acclaim, collectively garnering over 500,000 streams on Spotify prior to the August 12 release date. Additionally, collaborations with John Popper (Blues Traveler) and Anders Beck (Greensky Bluegrass) received critical praise.
Twiddle’s summer tour wraps up with a string of festival appearances in September, including a stop at Farwell, MI’s Big Fam Music & Arts Festival. Starting in late October, the band will embark on a massive nationwide fall tour, with support from Dogs in a Pile, Neighbor, and Of Good Nature on select dates. Notable events include the band’s annual two-night Frendsgiving celebration at Port Chester, NY’s The Capitol Theatre (November 25 + 26), and a pair of hometown performances at Burlington, VT’s Higher Ground (December 16 + 17).
Initial NYE tickets will be available through an artist pre-sale, running Wednesday, August 24th at 10 AM ET through Thursday, August 25th, at 10 PM ET. The General on sale begins Friday, August 26th at 10:00 AM ET.
Tour Dates
9/1/22 - Lowell, MA - Lowell Summer Music Series
9/2/22 - Baldwinsville, NY - Bud Light Amphitheater at Paper Mill Island
9/4/22 - Farwell, MI - Big Fam Music & Arts Festival
10/25/22 - Charlottesville, VA - The Jefferson Theater
10/26/22 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground
10/27/22 - Suwannee Hulaween - Live Oak, FL
10/28/22 - Tipitina's - New Orleans, LA
10/29/22 - Druid City Music Hall - Tuscaloosa, AL
11/2/22 - George's Majestic Lounge - Fayetteville, AR
11/3/22 - Deep Ellum Art Company - Dallas, TX
11/4/22 - Last Concert Cafe - Houston, TX
11/5/22 - Mohawk Austin - Austin, TX
11/8/22 - The Waiting Room Lounge - Omaha, NE
11/9/22 - Varsity Theater - Minneapolis, MN
11/10/22 - Park West - Chicago, IL
11/11/22 - Madison Theater - Covington, KY
11/12/22 - Delmar Hall - Saint Louis, MO
11/25/22 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY
11/26/22 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY
12/6/22 - Elevation @ The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI
Orebolo, a Connecticut-based acoustic trio, will visit colorful Colorado for three performances in December 2022. The band, comprised of musicians from nationally acclaimed rock band Goose, features Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, guitar), and Jeffrey Arevalo (upright bass). December 10 will see the trio at the historic Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek, followed by a December 12 appearance at Steamboat Springs’ Old Town Pub. Tour concludes on December 14 with a performance at The Boulder Theater. The shows are Orebolo’s inaugural concerts in the Centennial State, and the band is thrilled to bring their unique blend of intrepid improvisation and soulful harmony to a familiar market.
“Orebolo shows are always a unique and special experience for us,” said Anspach. “We can’t wait to share that feeling for 3 nights with our Colorado fam leading up to our first far-from-home Goosemas.”
OREBOLO WINTER TOUR 2022
12/10 - Beaver Creek, CO - Vilar Performing Arts Center
12/12 - Steamboat Springs, CO - Old Town Pub
12/14 - Boulder Theater - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater
The winter tour announcement follows the October release of Orebolo’s first live album, Volume 1. Now available across all streaming platforms, the project is a compilation of ten songs from select performances in 2021 and 2022. Limited-edition vinyl packages are available for pre-order through 10/26.
Ticket sales for Winter Tour 2022 begin with Seated Presale Lottery running Tuesday, October 25th at 10 AM MST through Wednesday, October 26th at 5 PM MST. A venue presale runs Thursday, October 27th from 10 AM - 10 PM MST, followed by a general onsale on Friday, October 28th at 10 AM MST.
Connecticut Americana trio Orebolo, in partnership with Nashville music outlet OurVinyl, returns with the release of a four-song studio session. Now available on YouTube and across all streaming platforms, the intimate set features dazzling visuals captured by Bolo Brothers Creative in a decorated performance space. Orebolo, an acoustic offshoot of acclaimed indie quintet Goose performed four familiar selections from their extensive catalog. “Hungersite” and “Slow Ready,” both released on Goose’s 2022 album Dripfield, accompany fan favorite tunes “Creatures” and “Madhuvan.”
“We had a fantastic time working with the OurVinyl team to record these tunes in a unique setting,” said Peter Anspach (vocals, guitar). “Having the opportunity to showcase this side of our music is a special opportunity that is rare for us - we hope you enjoy it!”
The release follows the announcement of Orebolo’s forthcoming Winter Tour 2022, which will see the band make its inaugural trip to Colorado for three highly anticipated performances. The trio will hit the stage at Beaver Creek’s Vilar Performing Arts Center (December 10th), Steamboat Springs’ Old Town Pub (December 12), and the historic Boulder Theatre (December 14). Tickets for all three shows are on sale now, extremely limited quantities remain. The three shows precede Goosemas, Goose’s landmark annual holiday event, taking place away from the band’s nest in the north east at Broomfield’s 1STBANK Center (December 16 + 17)
Escaper is a progressive rock dance band based in New York City. Defined as “one who breaks free from confinement,” Escaper’s lush and complex music knows no earthly bounds. The quartet builds intricate tracks using layer upon layer of harmonious soundscapes, transporting the listeners on an auditory journey. Their live performances are equally stunning, as they deliver dazzling improvisation alongside moving lyrics.
Escaper was formed in 2016 by Will Hanza (guitar, vocals) as a musical collective that pushed creative freedom. Joined in 2018 by Phil Kadet (keys, vocal), the band went on to share stages with the likes of Jon Fishman (Phish), Karl Denson, Aron Magner & Marc Brownstein (the Disco Biscuits) and many other top performers.
After a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have now been joined by drummer Sam Crespo and bassist Luke Bemand, and the four have been making music together ever since, including a lively show at The Bowery Ballroom (with a live album from the show released earlier this year). Crespo and Bemand bring a wealth of experience to the band; Crespo tours with notable future jam act Space Bacon, while Bemand handles the low end for heavy groove trio, lespecial.
Spaceship, the Escaper’s fourth studio album, is a special collaborative project. Earlier this year, the band was welcomed in to record the album at the USA headquarters of world renowned microphone company Telefunken Elektroakustik. After tracking the framework for the album in a single session, the band finished recording with another session at The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn, NY.
Spaceship’s lyrics delve into the idea that relationships built on trust and picking each other up, better our ability to be an Escaper… able to blast off into the greater journeys of this life and universe.
Spaceship arrives on all streaming platforms via Ropeadope Records on November 4, 2022 with pre-orders starting on October 7. The band will celebrate the release with a headlining performance at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, November 5, 2022.
Connecticut rock quintet Goose will make their inaugural headlining appearance at Port Chester, NY’s The Capitol Theatre, March 8-12, 2023. The announcement comes as the band is in the midst of a massive, eight-show arena tour with Trey Anastasio Band, and celebrating their first late-night TV appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (WATCH). Goose has a storied history at The Capitol Theatre’s attached bar/venue Garcia’s, having performed over ten shows there between 2014 and 2016. Since then, the group has been recognized for their explosive growth on the national scale, graduating from bars and clubs to some of the top theaters and arenas across the country.
One dollar from each ticket purchased for Goose’s March run will benefit Backline, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that connects music industry professionals with mental health and wellness resources. Their goal is to build a safer and more supportive music industry by helping our community access quality mental health care providers that understand the rigors of a career in entertainment.
“We’re so excited for our first headlining shows at The Capitol Theatre!” said Peter Anspach (vocals, guitar, keys). “All of us have seen countless shows there over the years, and it’s an honor to have the chance to take the stage there for five nights. Supporting our friends at Backline is very important to us - they provide so many valuable resources for our colleagues in the industry.”
Tickets sales will initially be available through a Seated lottery, with a request period running Tuesday, November 15th at 12 PM ET through Wednesday, November 16th at 5 PM ET. Winners will be notified by 6 PM ET on November 16th. A venue presale will run Thursday, November 17th from 10 AM ET - 10 PM ET, followed by a general public onsale on Friday, November 18th at 10 AM ET. General admission and VIP ticket packages are available.
After a dazzling 2022 campaign, Northlands Music and Arts Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Swanzey, NH, June 16-17, 2023. The forthcoming event, celebrating its second year, will see over thirty regional and nationally touring acts perform on the palatial fairground nestled in the heart of southern New Hampshire. Headlining acts will include veteran Colorado jam sextet The String Cheese Incident, Phish bassist Mike Gordon, Goose acoustic offshoot Orebolo, and high-octane rockers Andy Frasco and the U.N. Northeast powerhouse quartet Twiddle, who recently announced an impending indefinite hiatus after eighteen years, will also take the stage for one of their last festival sets for the foreseeable future. Rounding out the initial lineup are Too Many Zooz, Kitchen Dwellers, Neighbor, Doom Flaming, Dogs in a Pile, and Karina Rykman.
The 2023 event will also feature a campground stage, home to exclusive performances from some of the Northeast's top emerging acts. Additionally, late night groovers with camping passes can visit an on-site silent disco with DJs spinning until sunrise.
"After an amazing inaugural fest, 2023 planning has been in full swing for months. We're excited to bring a bigger and better experience to Northlanders next year," explained Northlands co-founder Seth McNally. "The Northlands community continues to grow and we can't wait to share the sweet vibe with more friends next year. All signs point North for an epic weekend; see you on the hill!"
Building on a 2022 event that saw thousands of attendees enjoy music and art, Northlands will again introduce unique collaborations with both renowned national brands and some of New England's finest artisans and food and beverage vendors. Festivalgoers can also peruse offerings from the dozens of craft tents lining the concert grounds selling a dazzling selection items including clothing, fine art, jewelry, and much more. An eclectic selection of local craft beers from New Hampshire distributor Amoskeag Beverages will be available in an expansive beer garden, alongside satellite bars serving beer, cocktails and additional concessions.
Driven by the adage “Enjoy Life. Do Good”, event producers are committed to ensuring the festival will be a greener, more sustainable experience in 2023. In addition to eliminating single-use plastics, the festival will significantly reduce its carbon footprint by introducing an industry-leading recycling program.
Tier one ticket sales commence on December 2 at 12 PM ET. with general admission, car camping, RV camping, and VIP experiences available for purchase. Single-day tickets are currently unavailable, and will only be released in spring 2023, pending availability. A second wave of lineup additions will arrive in early 2023, followed by a final lineup and campground stage schedule in late winter.
Northlands is excited to introduce an expanded camping space, with car camping and VIP camping areas now available. Additional VIP benefits include accelerated entry, convenient parking, preferred viewing areas, VIP lounges, private bars, and much more!
Today, acclaimed Connecticut-based rock quintet Goose announced Spring Tour 2023, an expansive foray that will bring their unparalleled sound to stages across the nation. From Boston to San Diego, the band will traverse a winding path of fourteen cities, showcasing their unique brand of rousing songwriting and spirited improvisational performance. The five-week journey is set to begin at Boston, MA’s Roadrunner (3/23) and culminate at San Diego’s Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre (4/29).
The band will have the opportunity to perform on some of the most storied and iconic stages in the country. Notable stops include Philadelphia, PA’s The Met (3/24-25), Nashville, TN’s Ryman Auditorium (3/31-4/1), Madison, WI’s The Sylvee (4/13), Seattle, WA’s Paramount Theatre (4/22-23), and San Francisco’s The Warfield (4/27-28).
In support of building a safer and more supportive music industry through access to quality mental health care providers, Goose will donate $1 from each spring tour ticket to Backline, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources.
Closing out a career-defining year featuring performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and CBS Saturday Morning, a sold-out show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and an eight-show November tour with Trey Anastasio Band, the band will take the stage on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon tomorrow night at 11:335 PM ET on NBC. Goose looks forward to continuing their momentum into their remaining 2022 shows, including their group’s highly anticipated annual Goosemas event— a two-night run at Broomfield, CO’s 1STBANK Center—followed by a New Year’s Eve run at the Andrew J Brady Music Center in Cincinnati (12/30-31).
Initial spring tour tickets will be distributed through a lottery with a request period running from Tuesday, December 6th at 12 PM ET to Wednesday, December 7th at 5 PM ET. Winners will be notified via email before a venue presale on Thursday, December 8th from 10 AM – 10 PM venue local time. Remaining tickets will be available on Friday, December 9th at 10 AM venue local time. VIP ticket packages and discounted hotel rooms will also be available. For more information, please visit goosetheband.com/tour.
GOOSE SPRING TOUR 2023
3/23 - Boston, MA - Roadrunner
3/24 - Philadelphia, PA - The Met
3/25 - Philadelphia, PA - The Met
3/26 - Cleveland OH - Agora
3/31 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
4/1- Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
4/2 - Birmingham, AL - Avondale Brewing Company
4/13 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee
4/14 - Chicago, IL - The Salt Shed
4/15 - Chicago, IL - The Salt Shed
4/16 - St. Paul, MN - Palace Theatre
4/18 - Bozeman, MT - The Elm
4/19 - Bozeman, MT - The Elm
4/21 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
4/22 - Seattle, WA - The Paramount Theatre
4/23 - Seattle, WA - The Paramount Theatre
4/25 - Eugene, OR - The McDonald Theatre
4/27 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
4/28 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
4/29 - San Diego, CA - Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
GOOSEMAS 2022
12/16 - Broomfield, CO - 1STBANK Center (Sold Out)
12/17 - Broomfield, CO - 1STBANK Center (Sold Out)
12/19 - Boulder, CO - The Fox Theatre (Sold Out)
NEW YEAR’S EVE
12/30 - Cincinnati, OH - The Andrew J. Brady Music Center (Sold Out)
12/31 - Cincinnati, OH - The Andrew J. Brady Music Center (Sold Out)
GOOSE TOUR 2023
1/14-17 - Riviera Cancun, MX - Playing in the Sand (Sold Out)
3/8 - Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre (Sold Out)
3/9 - Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre (Sold Out)
3/10 - Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre (Sold Out)
3/11 - Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre (Sold Out)
3/12- Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre (Sold Out)
SUMMER 2023
6/22-25 - Rothbury, MI - Electric Forest
6/29-7/1 - Garretsville, OH - Resonance Music and Arts Festival
Renowned Connecticut indie-jam band Goose, and the iconic outdoor sports multimedia and lifestyle brand Teton Gravity Research (TGR), have joined forces to create a unique collection of apparel. Available starting 11 AM MST, on Tuesday, December 13, the collection includes hoodies, hats, t-shirts and beanies. The collection features artwork by renowned artists Peter Forsythe (Woodstock, NY) and Yusuke Komori (Tokyo, Japan) and brings Goose’s signature style to TGR’s iconic best sellers in a fresh and unexpected new collaboration.
The launch of this stylish new collection is accompanied by an equally impressive music video featuring live concert footage alongside heart-pumping footage of daring tricks from alpine skiers Nick McNutt and Kai Jones as they navigate the deep powdery backcountry of the Selkirk Mountains, BC and Taku Glacier, AK. Accompanying this breath-taking imagery is the infectious indie-jam tune "Tumble," from Goose's recently released surprise four-track EP UNDECIDED. The stunning video captures both the powerful beauty of big mountain skiing and the electrifying atmosphere of a live show with grace and artistry.
Goose hits the stage this weekend for their highly anticipated annual Goosemas event — a two-night run at Broomfield, CO’s 1STBANK Center (12/16-17). On Sunday, they will perform an intimate show at Boulder, CO’s Fox Theatre benefitting Conscious Alliance, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to support communities in crisis through hunger relief and youth empowerment. As the year winds down, Goose will commemorate New Year's Eve with a run at the Andrew J Brady Music Center in Cincinnati (12/30-31).
Come 2023, the bold quintet will migrate south to Mexico for Dead and Company’s destination concert series Playing in the Sand (1/14-17), followed by a five-night run at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY (3/8-12). Spring Tour 2023 will take them on a twenty stop journey across America, with stops at some some of the most acclaimed venues in the country, including Philadelphia, PA’s The Met (3/24-25), Nashville, TN’s Ryman Auditorium (3/31-4/1), Madison, WI’s The Sylvee (4/13), Seattle, WA’s Paramount Theatre (4/22-23), and San Francisco’s The Warfield (4/27-28). The band’s summer 2023 schedule will include appearances at Resonance Music and Arts Festival, Floydfest, and Electric Forest.
For more information on Goose's upcoming shows and apparel collaboration, please visit goosetheband.com.
Renowned Baltimore jam-funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has announced plans for an extensive Spring Tour spanning both coasts and bringing along up-and-coming bands across numerous genres.
Kicking off with a two-night extravaganza at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC (2/3-4), the tour will traverse westward to Colorado for a four-show mountain run. Following an intimate performance at Aspen CO’s Belly Up, PPPP will make their way to Frisco CO's 10 Mile Music Hall (3/16). After a doubleheader at Boulder Theater (3/17-18), the tour will touch down in the Midwest for five shows in six nights (Des Moines 3/21, St. Louis: 3/23, Milwaukee: 3/24, Grand Rapids: 3/25, and Indianapolis 3/26).
The quartet will make a triumphant return to Buffalo's Town Ballroom (3/30-31) and will grace Portland, ME with a performance at the State Theatre (4/1) as well as the Portland House of Music (4/2). The tour will conclude with three nights at Brooklyn Bowl in New York City (4/13-15).
Joining the band on select dates are reggae rock outfit Dale & The Zdubs (2/3), Joe Hertler and The Rainbow Seekers (2/4), Tenth Mountain Division (3/15-17), and The Jauntee (3/18). P4 will be joined by Yam Yam across the Midwest, and Melt in Buffalo, NY and Portland, ME (4/1 only). Three nights at NYC’s Brooklyn Bowl will close the tour, during which the band will be joined by Yam Yam (4/13), Kendall St Company (4/14), and One Time Weekend (4/15).
Tickets for the Spring Tour will be available through a presale starting on Wednesday, December 14th at 10am local time, followed by a public on-sale beginning Friday, December 16th at 10am local time. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit pigeonsplayingpingpong.com/tour.
Don't miss out on this remarkable chance to see Pigeons Playing Ping Pong bring their eclectic, high-energy jam fusion to the stage. Get your tickets today and experience the funk in all its glory!
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - Spring Tour 2023 + Remaining 2022 Dates
12/16/22 - Harrisburg, PA - XL Live (Festival of Melting Lights w/ Dogs In A Pile)
12/17/22 - Harrisburg, PA - XL Live (w/ LITZ)
12/30/22 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE (w/ Magic Beans)
12/31/22 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE (w/ Magic Beans)
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2/3/23 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (w/ Dale & The Zdubs)
2/4/23 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club (w/ Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers)
3/15/23 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up (w/ Tenth Mountain Division)
3/16/23 - Frisco, CO - 10 Mile Music Hall (w/ Tenth Mountain Division)
After a tremendous 2022 campaign that saw thousands of merrymakers flock to Swanzey, NH, Northlands Music and Arts Festival is gathering steam heading into this year's edition. On June 16-17 over twenty-five regional and nationally touring acts will take the stage and captivate attendees with their musical mastery. Northlands Music and Arts Festival has emerged on the scene as one of the summer’s most anticipated boutique gatherings, offering an impressive lineup and unforgettable experiences in the New Hampshire countryside.
Festival organizers are delighted to announce several lineup additions, including Baltimore funk juggernaut Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Mihali & Friends, and a mesmerizing set from neo-soul titans The Nth Power featuring artist at large Jen Hartswick. Audiences will also be treated to headlining sets from venerable Colorado jam sextet The String Cheese Incident, Phish bassist Mike Gordon, Goose acoustic offshoot Orebolo, and raucous rockers Andy Frasco and the U.N.
Vermont jam quintet Twiddle, who recently announced an impending indefinite hiatus after eighteen years of sonic sorcery, will also take the stage for one of their final festival appearances for the foreseeable future. Frontman Mihali Savoulidis will also perform with his own act Mihali and Friends. Rounding out the lineup are Too Many Zooz, Kitchen Dwellers, Neighbor, Doom Flamingo, Dogs in a Pile and Karina Rykman.
The 2023 event will also house a campground stage that will be home to exclusive performances from many of the Northeast's most promising emerging acts. Those with camping passes can enjoy music all day and silent disco with DJs spinning tunes late into the night.
WATCH - Northlands 2022 Recap Video
This year, attendees will enjoy an expanded camping area with tent camping, car camping, RV camping and VIP camping options from which to choose, along with accelerated entry benefits, convenient parking and preferred viewing areas. Early entry Thursday afternoon is available as a new option for a limited number of campers in 2023.
The festival grounds will be alive with music and art, featuring unique collaborations between renowned national brands as well as local artisans, and food and beverage vendors. The craft tents lining the concert grounds offer up a broad selection of clothing, fine art, jewelry and more for attendees to explore. Patrons can also enjoy a selection of local craft beers in the expansive beer garden alongside satellite bars serving additional beverages and concessions.
In addition to a dazzling musical lineup, Northlands is proud to present a 2023 festival that celebrates life, community and the environment. Northlands' continues its commitment to environmental sustainability through the elimination of single-use plastics and a reduction in carbon footprint with expanded recycling and vendor composting programs. Festival organizers want all attendees to "enjoy life and do good" and between the line-up and the Northeast’s leading recycling program, festival goers can be assured the Northlands weekend will be just that.
Limited tickets remain, and attendance will be capped. Payment plans available to lock in first tier pricing. For more information, and to purchase GA, VIP and camping passes, please visit www.northlandslive.com.
Last night, legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir joined Goose for a trio of songs during the first set of the band’s Playing in The Sand Performance in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Stepping out on the heels of a fiery ‘Pancakes’, Weir’s presence was felt quickly, with the accomplished rhythm player and vocalist leading the way on an acoustic Peggy-O. Left alone on stage as the rest of the band took to the wings, Weir took turns trading melodic verses back and forth with Goose guitarist Rick Mitarotonda as the song crescendoed its way to an emotional and harmonious finish.
After being rejoined by the band, Bobby stepped out in front once again, lending his vocals as the group dropped into an inspired cover of The Beatles’ ‘Tomorrow Never Knows" that opened up to a powerful Mitorotonda solo over Weir’s steadfast rhythmic backing.
Capping off the memorable collaboration, was a high energy rendition of Otis Redding’s ‘Hard to Handle’ which once again saw Rick and Bobby trading verses as Goose’s powerhouse rhythm section backed creative keys work and punchy guitar.
Prior to the sit-in, Goose set the tone for the set early, opening with an energetic and soulful Hungersite that led into a pensive and ever-building Wysteria Lane before falling into an airy California Magic. Live staple Rockdale came next, allowing the band to enjoy some tension and release as they explored some darker spaces before lifting off into the song’s incendiary peak. A harmony-packed ‘Silver Rising’ set the stage for a dominant and uptempo ‘Pancakes’ that lead to the set-closing Weir sit in.
Goose opened the second set with an energetic and crowd pleasing ‘Animal’ that built into a fiery “Thatch’ packed with periods of tension and release before again finding a punchy finish. An emotional ‘This Old Sea’ followed, with the soft ballad building into what may have been the band’s most explosive peak of the evening before falling back into the bass-laden and ethereal ‘Moby’. Closing the set, was an energized ‘Hot Tea’, the only setlist repeat from the band’s 2020 performance at the festival. To cap off the historic evening, the band took the stage with an ‘Elmeg the Wise’ encore that saw the band flex their chops one last time, cycling between moments of bright bliss and dark exploration before crescendoing one last time to soaring finish.
Goose will return to the stage in early March with their debut performance at Florida’s Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival before returning to the North East for a sold-out five night run at the historic Capitol Theatre March 8th-12th, their longest single venue residency to date. For a full list of spring tour dates and ticketing information, visit www.goosetheband.com/tour.
Goose is: Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), Ben Atkind (drums), and Jeff Arevalo (vocals, percussion, drums).
SETLIST
Hungersite >
A Western Sun >
California Magic
Rockdale
Silver Rising
Peggy-O (1)
Tomorrow Never Knows (1) (2)
Hard To Handle (1) (3)
Animal
Don’t Do It > (4)
Thatch
This Old Sea
Moby
Hot Tea
Elmeg The Wise
(End Show)
Notes: (1) Ft Bob Weir; (2) The Beatles; (3) Otis Redding; (4) The Band
Israel’s premier psytrance quartet G-Nome Project has released its own original rendition of "Pure Imagination," the beloved soundtrack selection from 1971 film Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. The band’s reimagined take, cheekily titled a "G-Mix,” incorporates Shpongle-style production influences with elements of techno and funk to create an intricate musical tapestry. The single heralds the release of G-Nome’s debut studio album, Mouse Kingdom, arriving in 2023.
The G-Mix of "Pure Imagination" is a live catalog staple, and was last performed live on November 20, 2022 at a sold-out Silk City in Philadelphia. The recognizable tune has been lovingly embraced by listeners for its danceability, as it glides through emotive rock melodies, thick grooves and the band's signature Grilled Cheese Funk -- an upbeat fusion of trance, synth leads, drum beats and funk guitar.
Produced and mixed by Eyal Salomon (executive producer: Shua Seif), this track is the first of several forthcoming singles in 2023, and is the band’s first G-Mix to receive a studio treatment. Previous live G-Mixes include theme songs from Sesame Street and Game of Thrones, and a scorching rendition of AC/DC’s Thunderstruck.
"More often than not, when fans come over to me before a show and request a song they want us to perform, it's Pure Imagination," explained bassist Zecheriah Reich.
"The track is like a journey from darkness to light. There are legit eerie moments in the music, but then they give way to moments of triumph and joy. We're excited to finally share it," added Yakir Hyman (guitar).
The release of "Pure Imagination" marks the start of an exciting journey for G-Nome Project, as the longstanding act prepares for a string of live appearances in 2023, including a highly anticipated set at Summer Camp Music Festival in May.
For more information on upcoming live appearances, single releases, and more, please visit www.g-nomeproject.com
The founders of Hangtown Music Festival and Marco’s Cafe proudly announce an exemplary new lineup for The Golden Road Gathering at El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, CA, May 14th-16th 2023.
Leading this stellar roster addition is the dynamic “swamptronica” duo Dirtwire who bring a unique blend of world music to their captivating stage show. Vancouver-based rockers Five Alarm Funk will also join the bill with their horn and percussion fueled presence. A spectrum of up-and-coming acts such as Boston soul powerhouse Couch, Eugene jam act Spunj, Boot Juice, Island of Black and White, Ten Foot Tiger, and Watkins Glen will also provide performances.
The three day camping festival will also feature headlining sets from iconic Talking Heads musicians Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew performing the entirety of Remain in Light alongside Cool, Cool, Cool (featuring former members of Turkuaz), and acclaimed regional act The California Honeydrops known best for their signature horn-driven funk and soul. Spanning three stages, the nonstop musical marathon includes additional performers - The Floozies, March Fourth, Orgone, Late Night Radio, and more, with additional talent to be announced on February 1st.
The Golden Road Gathering will also host local vendors, brewers and food trucks that offer entertainment for all ages as well as a special kids corner for younger visitors.
Ticket packages are now available online with options including weekend passes, single day tickets and RV camping. VIP “Golden Ticket Experience” package includes expedited early check in; reserved parking and camping areas; main stage pit access; onsite lounge with seating, picnic tables, stage views and private bathroom and bar; drink tickets; and an event t-shirt. All camping packages include access to indoor late-night sets featuring a curated selection of bands and electronic artists.
“This is going to be one for the books,” said founder Ryan Kronenberg. “We are taking what we have learned over the last twelve years with Hangtown Music Festival and applying it to this new festival with a unique spin.”
For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit goldenroadgathering.com. Ticket packages are available with no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay! Bring your friends along for a memorable weekend of music at El Dorado Fairgrounds.
Moe's BBQ and the creators of Hangtown Music Festival are excited to unveil the initial lineup for the debut Backcountry Music Festival, a three-day celebration at the idyllic Corley Ranch in northwest Nevada's rolling hills. Taking place June 2-4, the weekend will showcase performances from a diverse range of artists and bands, including both established performers and acclaimed figures in modern Country Music. Co-produced by the renowned Tahoe restaurant chain Moe's Barbeque, the weekend will also feature a spectacular BBQ exhibition, showcasing dishes from the region's top pitmasters.
The festival, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the eastern Sierras, will also highlight the best of southwestern American culture, with Western Exhibitions, rodeo, and more. The jam-packed music schedule will feature sets from over twenty performers on two stages. Leading the initial lineup announcement is the Grammy-nominated genre-defying trio Midland, known for their high-energy live shows and exceptional live band.
Singer/songwriter Ashley McBryde, who recently closed out a landmark 2022 with an induction to the Grand Ole Opry and two 2023 Grammy Award nominations, will also bring her chart-topping bluegrass, rock, and country fusion to the stage. Backcountry will also mark the first 2023 festival appearance for the enigmatic Texas baritone Paul Cauthen following his momentous spring run with prolific DJ, producer, and 3x Grammy Award Winner, Diplo. Cauthen will deliver his unique blend of hard-hitting and introspective Americana for a highly-anticipated set.
The lineup also includes an impressive roster of touring veterans and regional favorites, including Oklahoma legends Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Nevada natives Hellbound Glory, and North Lake Tahoe's Dead Winter Carpenters. Singer and multi-instrumentalist Hailey Whitters is among the list of rising Country stars, which also includes intrepid songwriter Vincent Neil Emerson, Nevada native Lauren Reno, auditory storyteller Tanner Usrey, and fast-rising artist Jesse Daniel. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.
The team behind Backcountry Music Festival is dedicated to showcasing Carson County's rich history, thriving habitat, and unparalleled natural beauty during the event, offering numerous opportunities for attendees of all ages to enjoy. Corley Ranch, located just outside of Genoa, historic Nevada Territory's first settlement, is a fully operational cattle ranch and farm. Locally regarded as the "oldest ranch in the valley," the festival grounds are lined with 150+ year-old Cottonwood Trees and offer a sweeping view of the Eastern Sierra Nevada.
Festival partner Moe's Original Bar B Que, a Lake Tahoe favorite, will lead an ambitious culinary exhibition, featuring a robust BBQ-centric selection of provisions from leading local restaurateurs alongside options for all dietary needs, including plant-based options. Multiple bar areas will serve dozens of locally sourced craft beer, wine, and cocktails.
The festival organizers have made comfort and accessibility a top priority for all patrons, with an expansive, secure designated camping area located immediately next to the festival grounds. Car and RV camping, and VIP packages will be available. Ticket sales commence on Friday, February 3rd.
Baltimore-based funk/jam quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has announced the lineup for this year’s edition of their beloved Domefest, a two-day music and camping festival taking place on May 19-20, 2023 at Thornville, OH’s historic Legend Valley. With a stacked roster of top-tier acts and an array of art, workshops, and vendors, Domefest promises to be a weekend of pure musical magic.
Headlining the festival is Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, who will be performing five sets across two nights, including a special “Under Cover” set. PPPP will also host Domefest’s official pre-party on May 18th at Skully’s in Columbus, OH exclusively for Domefest ticket holders. The band is known for their electrifying live shows, blending funk, rock, and improvisation into an unforgettable experience.
Joining Pigeons on the lineup are a mix of Domefest veterans and exciting newcomers. Veteran Vermont jam act Twiddle will return to the festival for the first time since 2014 for two sets, marking their final performance at Legend Valley before their indefinite hiatus begins in 2024. They'll be joined by Domefest alums like TAUK, Magic Beans, Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers, Chalk Dinosaur, The North 41, and Ernie Johnson From Detroit, all of whom are sure to bring their A-game to the stage.
The weekend will also see a highly-anticipated set from The Domefest All-Stars, a star-studded, revolving group of musicians selected from the bands on the lineup. Last year’s performance was included on Nugs.Net’s “Top Guest Sit-Ins of 2022” list.
Three fresh faces will be making their Domefest debuts in 2023: Barefuzz, a Columbus, OH-based psychedelic rock band that will be playing two sets, one featuring original music and another paying tribute to Pink Floyd; Houseplant, a neo-psychedelic groove rock outfit from Louisville, KY; and crypto WAVE radio, a boundary-pushing EDM producer and multi-instrumentalist, better known as the frontman for Domefest alums LITZ.
Weekend passes are available now, with limited amounts of “High Flyer”VIP, GA Car Camping, and RV Passes available. As a thank you to fans, the band is extending the early bird ticket pricing tier until 11:59 PM ET on Tuesday, February 28th. Fans are encouraged to act quickly, as capacity is limited. For more information, please visit Domefest's social media pages and Domefestival.com.
Swanzey, NH’s Northlands Music and Arts Festival is proud to announce the addition of Super Sonic Shorties to their already star-studded artist lineup. The band's lineup reads like a who's who of the music world, featuring some of the most sought-after musicians in the industry, including Nikki Glaspie (Drums - The Nth Power), Katty Rodriguez (Saxophone - Beyoncé), Tonya Sweets (Bass - Lizzo), Jennifer Hartswick (Trumpet - Trey Anastasio Band), Ella Feingold (Guitar - Silk Sonic), Amy Bellamy (Keyboard - G. Love), Marcie Chapa (Percussion - Beyoncé), and Kanika Moore (Vocals - Doom Flamingo).
“I’m excited to be a part of a festival that recognizes the importance of empowering women at every level of our organization, not just ownership,” says co-owner of Northlands Jen Meyerhardt. “It creates an incredible atmosphere and we’re thrilled to have Super Sonic Shorties add to that experience.”
To celebrate this exciting addition and in support of Women’s History Month, a portion of proceeds from every ticket sold between now and Wednesday, March 15 will benefit FEMME HOUSE, a non-profit organization fostering opportunities for women and gender-expansive individuals behind the scenes in music.
"FEMME HOUSE’s core mission is to provide visual representation and opportunity at the highest levels of the music industry, and we’re so glad to be supported in that mission by partners like Northlands, who are serious not only about creating opportunities, but supporting organizations like ours so that we can do the same,” added Lauren Spalding, FEMME HOUSE co-founder.
Taking place on June 16-17, 2023, Northlands will feature over thirty regional and nationally touring acts, including headliners The String Cheese Incident, Phish bassist Mike Gordon, Goose acoustic offshoot Orebolo, Vermont jam veterans Twiddle, funk outfit Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and rockers Andy Frasco and the U.N. The festival will also include exclusive performances from some of the Northeast's most promising emerging acts on the campground stage.
In addition to a great lineup, Northlands Music and Arts Festival is dedicated to environmental sustainability through the elimination of single-use plastics and a reduction in carbon footprint.
All ticket pricing will increase on March 15th, as Northlands enters Phase 2 pricing. Limited tickets remain, and attendance will be capped, so act fast to join us in June for an unforgettable experience!
For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets, please visit www.northlandslive.com.
Today, Charleston, SC satirical pop quartet Sexbruise? is thrilled to premiere the new single, “Ford Taurus.” Accompanied by a dazzling music video, scheduled to debut at 4:20 PM ET, and produced by an all-star cast of Charleston creatives at Seamless Pictures, the project showcases the band’s musical and creative acumen alongside their flair for all things sardonic. Now available across all streaming platforms, the groove-driven tune is Sexbruise? at their best, featuring their stratospheric combination of pulsing drums, sultry vocals, and shimmering synths. A surprisingly spry rap verse from multi-talented drummer John Pope ties the track together, culminating in a piece that can only be described as an auditory ode to automotive love lust.
Pope adds, "When I was in college I drove a Hyundai Sonata. The car in the song was inspired by this car and my roommate’s Ford Taurus, which was also pretty shitty. I found “Ford Taurus” to flow much more smoothly off the tongue than “Hyundai Sonata.”
Sexbruise’s live performances have earned praise from the likes of Rolling Stone for their ability to provide a “…dose of laughter, absurdity, and sincere hilarity.” The band will ignite multiple notable festival and venue stages, including a hometown throw down at 420 Charleston, and appearances at Summer Camp Music Festival, and Mountain Music Festival.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit sexbruise.com.
Asbury Park, NJ funk outfit Waiting On Mongo kicked off 2023 with undeniable momentum and their eyes set on a bright future. The septet, composed of some of the Jersey Shore’s premier musicians, delivers an enthralling live experience, complete with deep pocket drums, soaring horns, and scorching guitar work. Funk Portal Live, Mongo’s fresh five-track release, is a snapshot of the band at their best, igniting legendary hometown venue The Stone Pony in May 2022. Feeding off of the energy of the capacity crowd, Funk Portal Live can be described as raw auditory energy; a fitting soundtrack for a stroll down Bourbon Street. The project is a live companion piece to the band’s 2022 studio release, Funk Portal, Pt. One, showcasing their uncanny ability to extend their catchy compositions in an improvisational setting.
“This show was a big one for the band. The record came after the pandemic and a lineup change, so we really wanted people to hear this new sound,” said Mike Susino (guitar). “After sitting on the live tracks for months, we decided that this would be the perfect time to give people a glimpse into our live show experience.”
2023 has already seen the band appear on several notable stages, including Burlington, VT’s Nectar’s, Red Bank, NJ’s The Vogel, and Train’s Sail Across The Sun Cruise. Waiting on Mongo will celebrate the release of Funk Portal Live on Saturday, April 15th at NYC’s Hill Country BBQ alongside NJ natives Marsoupial. Later this summer, they will take the stage for their inaugural appearance at Sea Hear Now in Asbury Park.
For more information, tour dates, and to purchase tickets, visit mongo.band.
Denver, Colorado-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter DJ Williams emerges as a commanding force with his latest single, "Black Man." Williams, known for his captivating performances and raw talent, delivers a soul-stirring musical manifesto that explores the profound dichotomies of the black male existence in America.
"Black Man" surges forth with a resounding blend of distorted guitar riffs and thunderous drums, alongside rousing supporting vocals from Kanika Moore, and a soaring, scorching guitar solo performed by three time Grammy nominee Roosevelt Collier. Williams' artistry shines through as he fearlessly navigates the depths of his own emotions, expressing the complexities of a life marked by both resilience and struggle.
"Black Man" is the leading single from Williams' highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, Soldier of Love. Scheduled for release on June 29, 2023, the project showcases the unparalleled growth and maturity of an artist fully coming into his own. The album's production is helmed by the visionary up-and-coming producer Jay.Greens, founder of Denver, CO’s Perception Records. Together, Williams and Jay.Greens and co-producer Josh Fairman have harnessed their combined talents to forge a collection of songs that reverberate with authenticity and creativity.
“This record is an absolute labor of love,” explained Williams. “It was created over time to reflect my vision of where I am musically, with a nod to those who came before and inspired me.”
Williams' musical journey has been nothing short of remarkable, gracing stages across the globe with the likes of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, and Shots Fired. He enters summer 2023 armed with a slew of new material, and his eyes set firmly on the future.
Recent years have seen American rock quintet Goose emerge as a force to be reckoned with, captivating audiences with their improvisational prowess and evocative songcraft. Today, the band proudly presents a surprise album release titled, Live at The Salt Shed. The album contains both performances from Goose’s transcendent two-night spectacle at Chicago's groundbreaking indoor/outdoor music haven, The Salt Shed.
This exclusive release, available solely on DSPs, immerses listeners in the captivating energy of Goose's historic performances. Night one (4/14/2023) saw the venue buzzing with palpable anticipation, and the band certainly delivered for the capacity crowd. Out of the gates, Goose delivered a powerful “All I Need,” followed by a sonorous take on the country-influenced tune “The Whales.” Additional highlights include “Hungersite” an enchanting selection from the band’s acclaimed 2022 album Dripfield, and a mesmerizing rendition of The Beatles’ "Tomorrow Never Knows." Night two (4/15/2023) unveils its own sonic treasures with "Echo of a Rose," the delectable "Pancakes," and a soul-stirring "Slow Ready." The release also includes a never before heard 30-minute “Chicago Soundcheck Jam” that encapsulates the power of the band’s ability to conjure energy through improvisation. Each track, a testament to Goose's exceptional artistry, transports the listener to the very heart of their unparalleled live experience.
Goose recently wrapped a massive Spring Tour 2023, one that included sold-out two-night stands at San Francisco, CA’s The Warfield, Philadelphia, PA’s The Met, and Nashville, TN’s Ryman Auditorium. The band now has their eyes firmly set on a huge summer and fall, complete with sets at some of the largest festivals nationwide, including Chillicothe, IL’s Summer Camp Music Festival (5/26-28), Rothbury, MI’s Electric Forest (6/25), Scranton, PA’s Peach Music Festival (6/29), Newport Folk Festival (7/29), Dana Point, CA’s Ohana Fest (9/30), Buffalo, NY’s Borderland Music Festival (9/15), and Live Oak, FL’s Suwannee Hulaween (10/26-30).
November will see Goose embark on their inaugural European tour, an eleven-date jaunt that includes performances in Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, London, and more. For more information, including remaining ticket availability, please visit goosetheband.com/tour.
In support of building a safer and more supportive music industry through access to quality mental health care providers, Goose will donate $1 from each tour ticket to Backline, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. For more information, please visit backline.care.
Goose is: Rick Mitarotonda (vocals, guitar), Peter Anspach (vocals, keys, guitar), Trevor Weekz (bass), Ben Atkind (drums), and Jeff Arevalo (vocals, percussion, drums).
GOOSE - ON TOUR 2023
MAY
26 – Chillicothe, IL – Summer Camp Music Festival †
JUNE
2 – Jackson, MS – Cathead Jam †
3 – Chattanooga, TN – Riverbend Music Festival †
4 – Lexington, KY – Railbird Music Festival † (SOLD OUT)
22 – Louisville, KY – Louisville Palace Theatre (SOLD OUT)
23 – Louisville, KY – Louisville Palace Theatre (SOLD OUT)
25 – Rothbury, MI – Electric Forest † (SOLD OUT)
27 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! Outdoors
29 – Scranton, PA – Peach Music Festival †
6/29-7/1 – Garrettsville, OH – Resonance Music and Arts Festival (Two Sets) †
JULY
6/29-7/1 – Garrettsville, OH – Resonance Music and Arts Festival (Two Sets) †
3 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage (SOLD OUT)
4 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage (SOLD OUT)
6 – Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point
7 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
8 – Marshfield, MA – Levitate Music and Arts Festival †
29 – Newport, RI – Newport Folk Festival †
SEPTEMBER
15 – Buffalo, NY – Borderland Music Festival †
16 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre
17 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
Baltimore jam-funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong returned to Legend Valley in Thornville, OH this weekend for their annual music festival, Domefest. Since its inception, Domfest has been all about magical collaborations, and with bands like Pigeons, Twiddle, TAUK Moore (TAUK ft. Kanika Moore), The Magic Beans, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers and more on the lineup, this year’s edition was never in doubt of producing some of that classic Dome-magic.
Kicking off the festivities on Thursday night with a pre-party at Columbus, OH establishment Skully’s Music-Diner, Pigeons started not with a “Bang!” but with a “Hell Yeah!,” playing a one-song second set, featuring a 70-minute version of the relatively new original, “Hell Yeah.”
Domefest then properly began at Legend Valley on Friday afternoon, featuring TAUK Moore, Barefuzz, Chalk Dinosaur, Gunk, and Pigeons’ first three of five sets across the weekend. The band’s first set contained a rousing cover debut of Modest Mouse’s “Float On,” while the second set featured a brand new original, the funky and dark “Underworld.”
The final Pigeons set of the evening was a special "Under Cover” set containing a wide-ranging mix of cover songs and mashups that included the X-Files theme song, Radiohead’s “The National Anthem” sung by drummer Alex Petropulos, a debut mashup of The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” and Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” a mashup of Talking Heads’ “Making Flippy Floppy” and No Doubt’s “Hella Good,” and a Phish mashup ("Down with Disease" and "Run Like An Antelope"), among others. The bird band also welcomed fellow domies to jam throughout the night, including Alric Carter of TAUK on originals “Overtime” and “Beneath The Surface,” as well as the aforementioned “Hella Floppy,” plus Matt Jalbert of TAUK and vocalist Kanika Moore on a show-stopping rendition of Led Zeppelin's “Black Dog.”
Saturday’s lineup brought even more heavy hitters with the return of Twiddle, who last played the festival in 2014, plus The Magic Beans, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, The North 41, crypto WAVE radio, and Domefest newcomers Houseplant.
The final night of Pigeons saw another original debut, the bouncy and uplifting “Right Track,” plus sit-ins from Twiddle's Ryan Dempsey on “Indiglo,” Adrian Tramontano (Twiddle) for the band’s first take on Incubus’ “Summer Romance (Anti-Gravity Love Song)” sandwiched between “F.U.”, plus the ever-present Casey Russell of The Magic Beans on “Henrietta,” all capped by one of the most special “The Domefest All-Stars” sets to date.
This year’s collaborative All-Stars set saw combinations of musicians from nearly every band on the lineup, including members of Pigeons, Twiddle, The Magic Beans, The North 41, Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, BareFuzz, crypto WAVE radio and Chalk Dinosaur. The various “super groups” ran through jam-heavy renditions by Talking Heads, Sublime, Michael Jackson, TLC, David Bowie, and Sly and the Family Stone, capping off the weekend on the highest of notes.
Domefest continued the band’s festival run which will include plays at Maryland’s DelFest, Virginia's Rooster Walk, New Hampshire's Northlands, and back in Ohio for Resonance Festival - just announced today. Next they will run down the East Coast for their Summer Tour featuring their debut at Pelham, TN’s famous The Caverns. They finish up the summer at Crystal Bay Casino’s inaugural Gambler’s Run Music Festival, Alaska's Salmonfest, Pennsylvania’s Elements Music Festival, and Richmond’s JamPacked. They are also slated to appear at Live Oak, FL’s annual Suwannee Hulaween celebration in October.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | Domefest Pre-Party Setlist:
May 18, 2023 - Skully’s Music Diner - Columbus, OH
I: French Cafe > Too Long, Hit The Ground Runnin’ > Whirled, Live Life > Upfunk, J-Town* > Zydeko > Somewhere Over The Rainbow^ > Zydeko
II: Hell Yeah
E: Kiwi > Yo Soy Fiesta
Notes:
One song second set (~70min)
* Unfinished
^ Instrumental
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | Domefest Night 1 Setlist:
May 19, 2023 - Domefest - Thornville, OH
I: Time To Ride, Fortress > Wireless > Float On* > Wireless^ > Offshoot, Calm Before The Storm > Pop Off, Fun In Funk
II: Overtime+, Melting Lights > Underworld~, Sail On, Beneath The Surface+, Poseidon > Let The Boogie Out > Poseidon%
III: X-Files > Seven Dreams*$ > Down With Antelope& > The National Anthem > Magic Carpet Ride > Hella Floppy+", While My Guitar Gently Weeps[ > Black Dog= > Slipknot{ > Down With Disease{
E: Dome People\ > Schwanthem
Notes:
Third set "Under Cover"
* First time played
^ Unfinished
+ w/ Alric Carter (TAUK) on keys
~ Original debut
% w/ "I need a dome to return to" lyrics
$ Seven Nation Army x Sweet Dreams mashup w/ Layla tease; w/ "dome" and crossover lyrics
& Down With Disease x Run Like An Antelope mashup; w/ "bob like a pigeon out of control" lyrics
" Hella Good x Making Flippy Floppy mashup; First time mashed; Making Flippy Floppy last time played 11/2/19
[ w/ Babe I'm Gonna Leave You and 25 or 6 to 4 teases
= w/ Matt Jalbert (TAUK) on guitar and Kanika Moore on vocals
{ Ending only
\ Last time played 5/19/22
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | Domefest Night 2 Setlist:
May 20, 2023 - Domefest - Thornville, OH
I: Porcupine*, Indiglo^, Bad For You, Right Track+, Water, Julia > Beanstalk > Julia
II: Feelin' Fine > F.U.~ > Summer Romance (Anti-Gravity Love Song)~$ > F.U.~, Alright Tonight > Henrietta%, Horizon*
E: Donkey Hotel
Notes:
* w/ Intro jam
^ w/ Ryan Dempsey (Twiddle) on keys
+ Original debut
~ w/ Adrian Tramontano (Twiddle) on percussion
$ First time played
% w/ Casey Russell (The Magic Beans) on keys
The Domefest All-Stars | Setlist:
May 20, 2023 - Domefest - Thornville, OH
I: Girlfriend Is Better [1], Smoke Two Joints [1], Billie Jean [2], Waterfalls [3], Let's Dance [4], Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) [5]
Notes:
[1] feat. members of Twiddle, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Magic Beans and crypto WAVE radio
[2] feat. members of Twiddle, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The North 41, Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers, Magic Beans and BareFuzz
[3] feat. members of Twiddle, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers and Magic Beans
[4] feat. members of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Magic Beans, The North 41, crypto WAVE radio and Mihali (solo band)
[5] feat. members of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Twiddle, Magic Beans, The North 41, crypto WAVE radio, Joe Herrtler and the Rainbow Seekers, Chalk Dinosaur and The Werks
Following a busy festival season, Baltimore-based funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has announced an upcoming Fall Tour that will take them from the Southeast US to the West Coast with support on all shows by up-and-coming jammers Dogs In A Pile.
The funky foursome will kick off October with their last festival of the year, Hulaween at The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, marking their first performance at the festival since 2019. Next, Pigeons will head to New Orleans’ Tipitina’s on October 29th, followed by a stop in Austin on Halloween proper, then Dallas and Fayetteville, AR before heading west to the mountains for their highly-anticipated return to Denver’s Mission Ballroom on November 4th with both Dogs in a Pile and Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers.
After finishing the mountain run through Salt Lake City, Bozeman, and Boise, the band will cruise down the West Coast, returning to familiar venues such as Seattle’s Neptune Theatre (site of the fan-favorite “evil Neptune” version of “Poseidon” from March 2022) and Portland’s bouncing Crystal Ballroom, before finishing up through Oregon, the Bay Area, SoCal, and Tempe’s Marquee Theatre.
“Don’t get me wrong, we’re always excited to play wherever we are,” said lead singer and rhythm guitarist “Scrambled Greg” Ormont, “but this tour really has some of our favorite places to play in the country. From Suwannee to New Orleans to Denver to the West Coast, I can’t wait. Plus, we’re bringing our buds Dogs In A Pile, whose guitarist Jimmy may or may not be my long lost brother. Only time will tell.”
The Fall Tour announcement comes on the heels of their annual music festival Domefest at Legend Valley in Thornville, OH, where the band dazzled fans with eight unique setlists featuring new originals, debut covers, fresh collaborations, and the band’s third-ever one-song set.
The tour will also include a new “VIPPPP Package” where purchasers will receive one (1) premium reserved or general admission ticket, a personal meet & greet and photo with the band, a limited edition show poster signed by PPPP, a commemorative VIP laminate, and early access to band merchandise before doors open to the public.
Tickets to all newly announced shows go on sale this Friday June 16th at 10am Local Venue Time. Artist Presale Tickets are available Wednesday, June 14 at 10am Local Time through Thursday June 15 at 10pm Local Time with password: PPPPFALL23.
PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG - SUMMER / FALL 2023
6/16-17 - Swanzey, NH - Northlands Music & Arts Festival
6/23-25 - Murphysboro, IL - Shawnee Cave Amphitheater
6/29-7/1 - Garrettsville, OH - Resonance Music & Arts Festival
6/30 - Asheville, NC - Salvage Station (outdoors) ^
7/1 - Charleston, SC - The Charleston Pour House @
7/2 - Charleston, SC - The Charleston Pour House @
7/4 - Charlotte, NC - U.S. National Whitewater Center
7/7 - Wilmington, NC - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
7/8 - Pelham, TN - The Caverns #
7/14-16 - Crystal Bay, NV - Gambler’s Run Music Festival
8/4-6 - Ninilchik, AK - Salmonfest
8/11-14 - Long Pond, PA - Elements Music & Arts Festival
8/12 - Richmond, VA - Jam Packed Craft Beer & Music Festival
10/26-29 - Live Oak, FL - Suwannee Hulaween
10/26-29 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina’s *
10/31 - Austin, TX - Scoot Inn *
11/1 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater *
11/2 - Fayetteville, AR - George’s Majestic Lounge *
11/4 - Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom @*
11/5 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Commonwealth Room *
Dynamic Colorado-based guitarist and bandleader DJ Williams returns with a scorching new song, “Whipper Snapper.” The tune is the third single off of his forthcoming studio project Soldier of Love, scheduled for release on June 29th. Produced by burgeoning producer and label head Jay.Greens and co-producer/bassist Josh Fairman, the toe-tapping song also features Isaac Teel (drums - TAUK), Ian Gilley (keys - Recess), Eric Benny Bloom (trumpet - Lettuce), and Nate Miller (saxophone). Together, the all-star cast of performers present a catchy, incendiary musical framework that bolsters Williams’ soaring falsetto and prodigious guitar work.
“Whipper Snapper captures the high-voltage electricity that gets us on our feet when we lay our eyes on the object of our affection,” said Williams. “The amazing musicians on the track did an incredible job of capturing the power of that feeling.”
“Whipper Snapper” is Williams’ third single release this spring, and is a fitting companion piece to the ethereal single “Soldier of Love,”, and the gritty leading single “Black Man.”. He is also in the midst of an extensive spring tour, one that has carried him through several premier markets including Asheville, Atlanta, Charleston, and Denver, with remaining performances in NYC (6/14 - supporting comedian Hannibal Burress), and Washington, D.C (6/17-18).
To celebrate the release, Williams released a cheeky, self-produced music video that has already amassed over 20,000 views and is running a giveaway contest through Friday, June 16th on his socials (links below). Entrants are eligible to win a custom built “FrankenTele” guitar, with Lindy Fralin Vintage Tone pickups, see through finish, and an alder body. Additional prizes include a Soldier of Love merch bundle.
TAUK Moore is proud to announce the release of their self-titled debut LP. The intrepid project sees five distinct musicians—Alric Carter (keys), Charlie Dolan (bass), Matt Jalbert (guitar), Kanika Moore (vocals), and Isaac Teel (drums)— fuse an inspired blend of ethereal jazz, scorching funk, gritty rock, and danceable electronica into one immersive sonic landscape.
TAUK Moore formed in 2018 after long standing instrumental quartet TAUK and dynamic Doom Flamingo frontwoman Kanika Moore met while touring the same circuit. An immediate creative synergy was apparent, and together they combined their collective talents to craft a genre-blurring portfolio of music that is truly special, one that grabs listeners’ attention from the first note and never lets go.
This unique collaboration resulted in the nine-track eponymous album, followed by a national 22-show run through major national markets including San Francisco, Austin, Boston, Seattle, Chicago, Brooklyn, Washington DC, and more. In the midst of demanding touring schedules, the laser-focused collective continues to write, suggesting the LP is only a taste of what’s to come.
Matt Jalbert of TAUK explains: “When we first reached out to Kanika about the potential of working together, the idea was to meet up in New York at our studio and work on a song or two. No pressure, just get together and see what happens. What happened was there was an instant spark and we wrote a bunch of songs over the course of a few days. TAUK has been a band for over ten years so it was so exciting to experience how natural it was having Kanika jump into the mix. It really is a collaboration where the band is staying true to itself and Kanika is bringing her own thing but there’s a blend that works."
Kanika Moore adds: “The story behind this album reveals a strong bond between TAUK and myself. There were so many underlining stories happening that molded every song. Life, loss, celebration, frustrations, and redemption. Each story was designed to be interpreted by the listener, we merely guided the song to a vicinity with detail that probably only we really understand."
The band will celebrate the album release at The Blue Note in New York City on Monday, June 19th. The event, a highly anticipated installment in the legendary Blue Note Jazz Festival, will feature two performances alongside the Funky Dawgz horn section.
TAUK Moore was recorded and mixed by Robert Carranza (Marilyn Manson, Jack Johnson, ALO) at HowNow Studios in Oyster Bay, NY. Heralded by two singles, the chill summer cruiser “Step Back,” and punchy rocker “STFU,” the project also includes additional instrumentation from The Horn Section (Greg Sanderson and Chris Brouwers), percussion from Greg Ellis and Nate Werth, and strings from Kristine Kruta, Erica Swindell, and Tiffany Weiss. The all-star cast of musicians collaborate flawlessly, yielding an environment of improvisation and exploration that wanders through raw emotion and sound.
Announced this week, will traverse the country on the TAUK PRESENTS: THE EQUALIZER TOUR, an extensive run that will feature TAUK Moore on select dates, and will include support from Dogs in a Pile, Sicard Hollow, Electric Kif, and Zach Person. Select shows will also see the act support Umphrey's McGee and Papadosio. Additional dates will be announced soon.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit taukband.com.
TAUK PRESENTS: THE EQUALIZER TOUR
6/17/23 - Pryes Brewing (Minneapolis, MN)
6/19/23 - Blue Note Jazz Festival Presents: TAUK Moore Album Release Party (New York City, NY)
Ascending Harrisburg, PA jazz/funk quintet Yam Yam is surging into the summer months with a string of premiere festival appearances, poised to ignite stages with their newest single release, “Sizzle.” The fiery new instrumental jam packs a punch and beckons listeners to the dance floor, a vibrant display of the band at its finest. The tune, recorded by Marshall Deasy at Progressive Studios in Elizabethtown, PA, begins with a delectable guitar and organ driven motif and wanders through concise improvisation, before launching into an funkified dance party. To celebrate the release, Yam Yam premiered an in-studio video shot by Kieffer Smith.
The release comes on the heels of the announcement of the band’s highly anticipated set at The Peach Music Festival in Scranton, PA on Friday, June 30th at 10:15 PM on The Mushroom Stage. Previous years at Peach have seen the band draw impressive crowds for their high-octane blend of soulful grooves and dazzling improvisation. Pro-shot videos of their performances in 2021 and 2022 launched them to regional notoriety, and “Sizzle” suggests their forthcoming studio releases are certain to add to the momentum. Now garnering attention on the national stage, recent appearances at Swanzey, NH’s Northlands Festival and Chillicothe, IL’s Summer Camp Music and Arts Festival saw attendees flock to their performances and stick around for the funk.
Additional summer dates include appearances at Hammonton, NJ’s Beardfest, White Sulphur Springs, WV’s Dry Creek Music Festival, Charlotte, NC’s US National Whitewater Center, Long Pond, PA’s Elements Festival 2023, and Richmond, VA’s Jam Packed Craft Beer and Music Festival. Later this year, Yam Yam will head to Tennessee’s acclaimed underground concert venue The Caverns for Papadosio’s Subterranea, Darlington, MD’s Ramble Fest, and trek to Live Oak, FL for their inaugural appearance at Hulaween.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit yamyamband.com.
About Yam Yam:
Formed in 2015 by a group of like minded musicians, Pennsylvania-based quintet Yam Yam channels a love of classic soul, New Orleans jazz, and vintage funk into a high-energy and dynamically charged sonic experience. Collectively fluent in the jazz idiom, the band - Mike Dempsey (keys), Tom Fuller (guitar), Tyler Fuller (drums), Xander Moppin (bass), and Jason Mescia (saxophone), possesses an ebullient, intuitive knack for songwriting, crafting unforgettable music that is both timeless and contemporary. The virtuosic collective allows each live performance to unfold as its own unique experience, using adept improvisation to explore an ever-growing catalog of original songs.
Described by NEPA Scene as “...true innovators of their craft,” Yam Yam balances a relentless touring schedule with an uncompromising commitment to brilliant studio work. Recent projects have garnered universal acclaim - Double Dippin’ (released 2021) arrived at number 9 on the Billboard Jazz Albums Chart, and the band’s eponymous debut project Yam Yam (released 2018) landed at number 17.
In 2020, Yam Yam was awarded Best Blues/Funk Band by The Central Pennsylvania Music Awards, and has subsequently delivered jaw-dropping performances at some of the nation’s premier music festivals, including Scranton, PA’s The Peach Music Festival, and Chillicothe, IL’s Summer Camp Music Festival. Well-received supporting sets for touring veterans Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Andy Frasco and the U.N., and Lotus have positioned the band as one of the most sought-after acts in a northeast scene brimming with talent.
Leading with authenticity and fueled by an unparalleled work ethic and passion for performance, Yam Yam shows no signs of slowing down in 2023.
Today, Denver-based guitarist/multi-instrumentalist D.J. Williams is thrilled to announce the release of his eagerly awaited new album, Soldier of Love, available everywhere now via Perception Records. The intrepid ten-track project promises a unique listening experience that is an earnest look at a true artist in the midst of a musical evolution, blending soulful grooves, funky guitar riffs, and infectious melodies with a strikingly poignant look at life.
Produced by visionary producer Jay.Greens, alongside co-producer Josh Fairman at Denver's buzzing upstart label Perception Records, the album features collaborations with some of the most notable names in live music, including Adam Deitch (Lettuce), Isaac Teel (TAUK), Alan Evans (Soulive), Josh Fairman (Sunsquabi), Eric Benny Bloom (Lettuce), Nate Miller, Roosevelt Collier, Kanika Moore, and Will Trask.
"My goal is always to create something that speaks to people's hearts," said Williams. "I want listeners to be able to connect with my music on an emotional level - whether it's joy or pain or anything in between - so they can take away something meaningful from each song."
Through his music, Williams hopes to spread joy and positivity while also pushing sonic boundaries by fusing elements from different genres into one cohesive sound. From smooth jazz ballads like “Soldier of Love,” to the gritty, distortion-driven “Black Man,” to upbeat funk tunes like “Whipper Snapper,” the work has something for everyone - no matter your taste.
Williams, alongside the team at Perception Records, produced dazzling supplementary music videos to herald the release. The minimalist “Black Man” video was followed by a compelling, Boondocks-style animated piece for “Soldier of Love.” Today, Williams presents a live in-studio video for “Johnny’s Got a Gun” featuring Adam Deitch, Eric Benny Bloom, Ian Gilley, and Nate Miller. Official music videos are streaming now at the official DJ Williams YouTube Channel.
LISTEN TO “JOHNNY’S GOT A GUN” | WATCH OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
LISTEN TO “BLACK MAN” | WATCH OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
LISTEN TO “SOLDIER OF LOVE” | WATCH OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Soldier of Love has quickly drawn applause from outlets nationwide, described by RVA Mag as “his most personal album yet… a compelling distillation of his musical journey thus far, and a testament to his commitment to his craft,” and by Relix as “a stunning introduction to the artist’s unparalleled growth and maturity… a pivotal moment in Williams’ career.”
Williams recently traversed the nation on an extensive spring tour that saw him visit several major markets including NYC, Asheville, Atlanta, Charleston, Denver, and Washington, D.C.
Unsurprisingly, the aforementioned tour was a testament to his unbridled versatility, as the artist played a healthy mix of shows with his solo band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, and even opening for acclaimed comedian Hannibal Burress. However, Williams has his eyes firmly set on the future, looking forward to diving into a batch of fall tour dates that will allow him to focus solely on the growth and development of his solo project.
“This project has given me the opportunity to collab with a bunch of amazing artists I admire, and I’m looking forward to testing out a lot of the music on the road. Being able to showcase material that is truly my own has been the goal for a long time,” he added.
Soldier of Love vinyls are now available for pre-order exclusively via the Perception Records online store. Experience the rich sound of the project, pressed on 180 Gram Audiophile discs in a limited edition smokey blue "night swimmer" colorway.
Last night, ascending improvisational indie band Goose made their highly anticipated debut at upstate NY’s beloved Saratoga Performing Arts Center, delivering an electrifying performance to their largest crowd to date. The quintet, currently in the midst of a jam-packed summer tour, captivated attendees with their signature blend of audacious improvisation, enthralling vocals, enchanting song craft, and virtuosic musicianship.
Goose took the stage just before 8 pm, and was greeted by a roaring standing ovation from a sea of eager fans that filled every available seat in the historic venue’s pavilion and balcony, leaving limited space on the general admission lawn. The band opened with a spellbinding” Silver Rising,” patiently building to a roaring crescendo that ignited the audience with an undeniably infectious energy. Subsequently, Goose soared into a laid-back “California Magic,” followed by a jaw-dropping rendition of “Animal.” Generally a concise, funk-laced party starter, Goose pushed the track to uncharted improvisational territory. Fan-favorites “Red Bird” and “Same Old Shenanigans” closed set one.
After a brief intermission, set two exploded with a high-octane "The Empress Of Organos,” followed by a soul-stirring cover of David Gray’s “Please Forgive Me.” As the opening notes of recent live catalog addition “Thatch” rang out across the pavilion, all five band members couldn’t help but smile in response to the sheer volume of the crowd’s approbatory cheers. Clearly fueled by the palpable energy from the audience, Goose met the moment with their classic sonic wizardry, leaving revelers in a state of blissful awe. Meandering ballad “This Old Sea” proved to be the perfect prequel to an electrifying, set-closing “Dripfield.”
To the delight of the crowd, Goose reemerged for an encore, launching into catalog rarity “Factory Fiction,” a perfect exclamation mark on a career-defining performance.
LISTEN
Goose | Saratoga Performing Arts Center | 7/7/2023
Goose will take the stage at Marshfield, MA’s Levitate Music Festival on July 8, followed by a return to the Newport Folk Festival on July 29th for their first performance on the acclaimed event’s main stage.
This fall, the band will traverse the nation again on an extensive fall tour, highlighted by visits to Dana Point, CA’s Ohana Fest (9/30), Buffalo, NY’s Borderland Music Festival (9/15), Live Oak, FL’s Suwannee Hulaween (10/26-30), and a two-night run at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater (10/4-5).
November will see Goose embark on their inaugural European tour, an eleven-date jaunt that includes performances in Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, London, and more. They close out 2023 with their annual holiday celebration, Goosemas 10, a two-night extravaganza at Virginia’s Hampton Coliseum (12/8-9).
For more information, including remaining ticket availability, please visit goosetheband.com/tour.
Goose will return to Boston, MA this September 13th and 14th for two nights at Leader Bank Pavilion. The venue, recognized as one of the city’s premiere outdoor concert venues, is situated on a picturesque open-sided covered pavilion overlooking the Boston Harbor.
The band, who recently ignited the stage at Marshfield, MA’s Levitate Music and Arts Festival, has a storied history in Boston, as three band members attended Berklee College of Music. Despite this, Goose has only performed three headlining shows in the city in their nine year history. Described by the Boston Globe as having “...mastered the art of the gently rising rock jam, cresting with displays of musical fireworks… offer[ing] one of the best musical exclamation points in the business,” the artists are thrilled about their return to Beantown.
“We are so stoked to get back to Boston,” said Needham native and drummer Ben Atkind. “The city has been so important to us over the years and we can’t wait to take the stage at such a legendary venue.”
Tickets will initially be available through a Seated lottery, with a request period running Tuesday, July 11th at 12 PM ET through Wednesday, July 12th at 5 PM ET. Winners will be notified by 6 PM ET on July 12th. A venue presale will run Thursday, July 13th from 10 AM ET - 10 PM ET, followed by a general public on sale on Friday, July 14th at 10 AM ET. General admission and VIP ticket packages are available.
Later this summer, the band will return to the Newport Folk Festival on July 29th for their first performance on the acclaimed event’s main stage, before traversing the nation on an extensive fall tour. Fall highlights include visits to Dana Point, CA’s Ohana Fest (9/30), Buffalo, NY’s Borderland Music Festival (9/15), Live Oak, FL’s Suwannee Hulaween (10/26-30), and a two-night run at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater (10/4-5).
November will see Goose embark on their inaugural European tour, an eleven-date jaunt that includes performances in Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, London, and more. They close out 2023 with their annual holiday celebration, Goosemas 10, a two-night extravaganza at Virginia’s Hampton Coliseum (12/8-9).
For more information, including remaining ticket availability, please visit goosetheband.com/tour.
GOOSE - ON TOUR 2023
JULY
29 – Newport, RI – Newport Folk Festival †
SEPTEMBER
13 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
14 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
15 – Buffalo, NY – Borderland Music Festival †
16 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre (SOLD OUT)
17 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre (SOLD OUT)
20 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
Psychedelic jam-funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced their New Year’s Eve 2023 plans today with a two-night stand at House Of Blues in Boston, MA on December 30-31.
“Boston has always been one of the rowdiest cities we’ve ever played,” said frontman “Scrambled Greg” Ormont. “From the first time we ever played in the Northeast, we were blown away by their wild energy. We already know they’re going to bring the heat for our first new year’s run in Boston and they know we’ll do the same and then some.”
Tickets and VIP packages for the new year’s run go on sale this Friday, July 21st at 10am ET. Artist Presale Tickets are available this Wednesday, July 19th at 10am ET through Thursday, July 20th at 10pm ET with password: PPPPNYE.
The 12/30 show at House Of Blues Boston will include a “VIPPPP package” where purchasers will receive one (1) general admission ticket, a personal meet & greet and photo with the band, a limited edition show poster signed by PPPP, a commemorative VIP laminate, and early access to band merchandise before doors open to the public.
Prior to ringing in the new year, the foursome will hit the road for an extensive fall tour through the South, Rocky Mountains, Pacific Northwest and West Coast with up-and-comers Dogs In A Pile, plus the addition of Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers at Denver’s Mission Ballroom on November 4th.
Stay tuned to Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s social media for more announcements surrounding their New Year’s Eve run, including supporting acts, event merchandise and more.
Today, CT based power trio lespecial released the music video for their brand new single, “Lungs of the Planet”. The ferocious, distortion-driven track heralds the release of the band’s fourth full-length studio album Odd Times, scheduled for release on September 29th, 2023.
The riveting music video was created at the state-of-the-art Catalyst Stage at ESPN’s worldwide headquarters in Bristol, CT. Directed by Chris Beikirch, the spellbinding visual uses groundbreaking technology to dramatically depict the band’s narrative. 16 foot high curved video walls with a fully LED floor allowed for the band to be fully immersed in the subject matter, starting as a lush green rainforest that proceeds to become engulfed in flames as the song progresses.
“Lungs of the Planet” packs a punch, using boundless sonic firepower and technical wizardry to transport listeners on a seven-minute thrill ride. Polished production and tasteful incorporation of electronic soundscapes are juxtaposed with a lyrical dissection of the devolution of mother nature, issuing a stark admonition of impending strife. As wildfires rage across North America, Jon Grusauskas’ (vocals, guitar) opening lyrics are all too relevant - “Lungs of the planet are currently burning, networks underneath are sending a warning…”
To create Odd Times, lespecial enlisted David Sanchez, frontman for acclaimed thrash metal quartet Havok, as album producer. Sanchez’s guidance proves to be a vital component of lespecial’s continued evolution, and “Lungs of the Planet” exemplifies their intrepid leap toward incorporating heavy elements into their genre-bending sound. Across the project, the trio effortlessly showcases both their individual talents and ability to play as a unit, placing healthy doses of unison riffs alongside chugging guitars, bombastic drums and crunchy bass lines.
lespecial will hit the road for an extensive fall tour in support of Odd Times, with several dates to be announced in the coming weeks. The band’s autumn schedule is anchored by their fourth annual two-day event, Le Getaway, on October 13-14 in Kent, CT. This year’s iteration will serve as the official Odd Times album release party and will feature camping, workshops, additional performers (TBA), and plenty of additional surprises.
For more information including Odd Times preorders, ticket availability, merchandise, and more, visit https://linktr.ee/lespecial).
Lespecial - 2023 Tour Dates
7/22 - Levitt Pavilion - Westport, CT
7/28 - Rye Bread Music Festival - Schaghticoke, NY
8/12 - Beanstalk Music Festival - Bond, CO
8/16-8/18 - Secret Dreams Music Festival - Thorneville, OH
9/11 - Dillon Amphitheater - Dillon, CO
9/15 - TBA
9/16 - Wormtown Music Festival - Greenfield, MA
9/23 - Cascade Equinox Music Festival - Redmond, OR
Connecticut rock quintet Goose returned to Fort Adams, Rhode Island’s Newport Folk Festival for a memorable weekend of music that included a stellar full-band performance, alongside collaborations with an impressive pair of acclaimed artists. The band, now at the tail end of a massive summer tour that saw them captivate audiences at some of the largest festivals nationwide, delivered a spectacular performance highlighted by their first-ever performance with a member of The Muppets.
Goose received a thunderous applause when they took to the festival’s mainstage late Saturday afternoon, emerging to a large, energetic crowd. They kicked off their set with the laid-back “California Magic,” followed by a gripping rendition of “Silver Rising.” Uptempo catalog staple “Madhuvan” wandered into an exploratory improvisational territory, culminating in a massive crescendo, before the band launched into a scorching cover of The Band’s “Don’t Do It.” After a succinct “Lead Up,” guitarist/vocalist Rick Mitarotonda welcomed The Muppets’ legendary drummer Animal to the stage before launching into the first chords of Goose’s high-octane original tune “Animal.” Animal jammed with the band on his signature miniature drum kit, and punctuated the tune with his roaring, gravelly vocals. The landmark collaboration closed Goose’s set.
2023 marked Goose’s second appearance at the revered, longstanding Rhode Island music festival, known for legendary performances and one-of-a-kind collaborations. Friday night saw vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Peter Anspach accompany Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Madison Cunningham on grand piano and vocals for an emotive rendition of The Beatles’ In My Life.
Goose will return to the stage September 13+14, 2023, for a pair of shows at Boston’s Leader Bank Pavilion. This fall, the band will traverse the nation again on an extensive nationwide tour, highlighted by visits to Dana Point, CA’s Ohana Fest (9/30), Buffalo, NY’s Borderland Music Festival (9/15), Live Oak, FL’s Suwannee Hulaween (10/26-30), and a two-night run at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater (10/4-5).
November will see Goose embark on their inaugural European tour, an eleven-date jaunt that includes performances in Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, London, and more. They close out 2023 with their annual holiday celebration, Goosemas 10, a two-night extravaganza at Virginia’s Hampton Coliseum (12/8-9).
For more information, including remaining ticket availability, please visit goosetheband.com/tour.
Psychedelic jam-funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced plans for a four-night run through the midwest for this December. The band will kick things off on December 7 in Cleveland, OH with support from Ohio based jamtronica group Broccoli Samurai followed by a stop at Park West in Chicago, IL. The band then teams up with neo-psychedelic quintet Houseplant in Covington, KY at the Madison Theater and closes out the run in Detroit, MI at Saint Andrew’s Hall with the midwest-based jam-pop group The North 41.
Tickets and VIP packages for the run go on sale this Friday August 11 at 10am local time. Artist Presale Tickets are available this Wednesday August 9 at 10am local through Thursday August 10 at 10pm local with password: FUNK
All four dates will include a “VIPPPP package” where purchasers will receive one (1) general admission ticket, a personal meet & greet and photo with the band, a limited edition show poster signed by PPPP, a commemorative VIP laminate, and early access to band merchandise before doors open to the public.
Prior to the December dates, the foursome will hit the road for an extensive fall tour through the South, Rocky Mountains, Pacific Northwest and West Coast with up-and-comers Dogs In A Pile, plus the addition of Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers at Denver’s Mission Ballroom on November 4th.
Psychedelic jam-funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced their two-night Flocktoberfest event in their hometown of Baltimore, MD. The band’s annual celebration of live music and craft beer is set for Friday 9/29 & Saturday 9/30 at Union Craft Brewery.
Tickets and VIP packages for the event go on sale this Friday August 18 at 10am ET. Artist Presale Tickets are available this Wednesday 8/16 @ 10am through Thursday 8/17 @ 10pm ET with password: FLOCKTOBER.
Both dates will include a “VIPPPP package” where purchasers will receive one (1) general admission ticket, a personal meet & greet and photo with the band, a limited edition show poster signed by PPPP, a commemorative VIP laminate, and early access to band merchandise before doors open to the public.
Stay tuned to Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s social media pages for opening acts and more information surrounding Flocktoberfest.
PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG TOUR DATES
9/21 - Hartford, CT - Hartford Live
9/29-30 - Baltimore, MD - Union Craft Brewery
10/26-29 - Live Oak, FL - Suwannee Hulaween
10/29 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina’s *
10/31 - Austin, TX - Scoot Inn *
11/1 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater *
11/2 - Fayetteville, AR - George’s Majestic Lounge *
11/4 - Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom *^
11/5 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Commonwealth Room *
Psychedelic jam-funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced their return to Philadelphia, PA with a two-night run at Brooklyn Bowl on Friday December 15th and Saturday December 16th. These dates will be the band’s final shows of the year before their two-night New Year’s Eve run in Boston, MA at House of Blues.
Tickets and VIP packages for the event go on sale this Friday August 25 at 10am ET. Artist Presale Tickets are available this Wednesday 8/23 @ 10am thru Thursday 8/24 @ 10pm ET with password: PHILLY.
Both dates will include a “VIPPPP package” where purchasers will receive one (1) general admission ticket, a personal meet & greet and photo with the band, a limited edition show poster signed by PPPP, a commemorative VIP laminate, and early access to band merchandise before doors open to the public.
Stay tuned to Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s social media pages for opening acts and more information.
Marble Eyes, the promising rock collective that's been dubbed "Rock & Roll for the Soul," is set to release "Truth," a brand new single from their forthcoming sophomore studio album, Hunting with Comets. This latest offering is slated to arrive on August 25th, providing fans a taste of what's to come in November.
Born in the crucible of the pandemic, Marble Eyes is an ensemble of talent that hails from renowned touring acts such as Pink Talking Fish, Twiddle, Kung Fu, Particle, and The Indobox, among others. Although the band was formed during a global standstill, it became a vibrant beacon of creativity, a testament to the indomitable spirit of music and its power to connect souls even in the most challenging times.
"Truth" is more than a single; it is an affirmation of the band's journey thus far, and a glimpse into the evolution of their sound. Showcasing the quartet’s soulful harmonies and larger-than-life energy, the single incorporates the complex harmonies of Boston and Yes, distortion-driven arena rock guitars, and blistering instrumentation into a cogent earworm sure to shake the ground at any venue.
The release also marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band - it is the first single off their eagerly anticipated album Hunting with Comets, which is largely the fruit of a virtual residency held by the band during the pandemic. Months of isolation bred a wellspring of creativity, and the band penned over 70 songs together. The upcoming album is a testament to their collective prowess and the unique contribution of each band member. It's an exploration of song craft, showcasing their ability to create compelling narratives through music while still leaving room for their signature improvisations. Hunting with Comets arrives on Friday, October 20th, 2023.
“A really cool piece about this is, we wrote all of these songs in 2021 during the Marble Eyes Mondays live stream series,” said Eric Gould (bass, vocals). “We put on a two hour plus show every other Monday, January through April. It was basically our house for the season. We decided to have every song on this album be from that series.”
Fans can look forward to experiencing the new single and more live, as Marble Eyes embarks on a fall tour this October and November. The tour will see the band gracing stages in Burlington, Ardmore, Portsmouth, Bridgeport, Denver, and more cities yet to be announced.
Marble Eyes is: Eric Gould (bass, vocals), Mike Carter (guitar, vocals), Adrian Tramontano (drums), Max Chase (keys, vocals).
Today, North Carolina's beloved rock ensemble, Big Something, is thrilled to release their new single, "The Mountain". The single serves as a precursor to their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Headspace, due for release on November 17, 2023.
Recorded at the legendary Pachyderm Recording Studios, "The Mountain" is a testament to the band's creative evolution. Produced by GRAMMY® Award nominee John Custer, the six-minute epic takes listeners on a sonic journey, weaving through organ-laden fuzz towards a rapturous refrain.
"The Mountain" holds a special place in the hearts of the band members as the song pays tribute to guitarist/vocalist Nick MacDaniels’ lifelong best friend and frequent collaborator, Paul Interdonato, who penned the majority of Big Something's lyrics before his tragic passing in 2017. Nick explains, "The Mountain started with one of the last lyrics I have written down in a journal from Paul. Coming up the mountain, I can see it all again - the chorus is a metaphor for getting over trauma.”
In tandem with the release of each new single from Headspace, Big Something plans to spotlight several non-profit organizations focused on mental health and wellness. This initiative underscores the band's commitment to raising awareness about mental health issues, an important theme that inspired much of the album.
With “The Mountain”, the band will spotlight Sound Mind Live, a non-profit organization that catalyzes action on mental health by fostering community, open dialogue, and support-seeking on mental health through the power of music. Sound Mind events and programs create safe spaces where music and open conversations about mental health coexist through collaboration between artists, audiences, and access to direct mental health support. Sound Mind Live's work includes live concert events, podcast and video programming, and the free annual Sound Mind Music Festival for Mental Health in New York City each May. Their programming also provides on-site mental health resources in partnership with artist tours, venues, and music festivals around the country. National, local, and community-specific and culture-specific support resources are available here.
"We're so thrilled to be partnering with Big Something, and that the band is taking a courageous stand to use their voice to open up conversation on mental health and increase access to resources,” said Sound Mind Live Executive Director Chris Bullard. “Music has the power to inspire, connect, and drive social change - and working with artists like Big Something to support their community and fans has a transformative impact on individual lives as well as longer-term shifts in cultural norms around compassion, empathy, and support-seeking."
Tonight, Big Something will take the stage at Maquoketa, IA’s Fine 2 Day Fest, supporting South Carolina indie act SUSTO. Additional fall appearances include stops at Pelham, TN’s The Caverns (9/22, supporting Papadosio), the United States Disc Golf Championship in Rock Hill, SC (10/7), and Winston-Salem, NC’s Millenium Center for “Big Something’s Haunted Mansion” (10/28).
Fans can catch Big Something performing "The Mountain" live during their nationwide "Headspace Tour," commencing in December 2023. The massive tour includes a momentous New Year's run (December 29-31, 2023), at Raleigh's Lincoln Theatre, and stops in Colorado (March 6-9, 2024), California (March 19-23, 2024) and the Midwest (April 2024). Tickets for all tour dates are on sale now.
Nectar’s Presents and Nederlander Entertainment are thrilled to announce a pair of concerts at Covington, KY’s Madison Theater featuring two of the most exciting young acts in American improvisational rock music. On November 24th and 25th, 2023, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country and Trouble No More will take the stage for two unforgettable performances that will traverse the expansive realms of rock and jam music.
Hailing from Nashville, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country is a sonic exploration that marries the deep-rooted heritage of American music with a forward-thinking ethos. Lead guitarist and vocalist Daniel Donato is renowned for his instrumental virtuosity and inspired songcraft, bridging the gap between Nashville and mid-60s Northern California. Through extensive touring, the band has steadily cultivated a massive fan base and ignited stages at some of the largest festivals and venues nationwide.
Sharing the stage for both nights is Trouble No More, a dynamic musical powerhouse dedicated to honoring and celebrating the iconic catalog of The Allman Brothers Band. The band’s performing personnel, composed of a small collective of close relatives and friends of the original group, varies seasonally and features standouts Brandon “Taz” Niederaurer and Daniel Donato on guitar and vocals, Dylan Niederauer (bass), Jack Ryan (drums), Lamar Williams Jr. (vocals), Peter Levin (keys), and Roosevelt Collier (pedal steel guitar). Trouble No More’s intense and up-tempo renditions of classic songs promise to bring audiences to their feet and keep them dancing all night long.
A portion of the event's proceeds will benefit two nonprofits. Including The Allman Brothers Band Museum in Macon, GA (known as ‘The Big House’), and Covington’s Homeward Bound Shelter.
The not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Big House Foundation's primary mission is to preserve and promote the rich musical heritage and inclusive diverse culture of The Allman Brothers Band through music educational programs and exhibits.
Covington’s Homeward Bound Shelter is a 24-hour emergency shelter that provides a safe environment and residential treatment services for runaway, homeless, abused, neglected, and dependent youth ages 11-17 in Northern Kentucky.
Ticket sales commence at 10 AM ET on Friday, September 8th. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit the links below:
Acclaimed North Carolina rock sextet, Big Something, is thrilled to premiere their new music video for recently released single, "The Mountain". The track is the first offering from their highly-anticipated seventh studio album, Headspace, arriving November 17, 2023.
Directed by River Home Media, the music video features captivating footage of guitarist/vocalist Nick MacDaniels hiking through the breathtaking landscapes of Telluride, CO, and New River Gorge in West Virginia. The visuals are interspersed with electrifying live concert footage from select summer 2023 performances, capturing the raw energy, spectacular production, and jaw-dropping musicianship that Big Something brings to the stage.
Recorded at the legendary Pachyderm Recording Studios, "The Mountain" is a testament to the band's creative evolution. Produced by GRAMMY® Award nominee John Custer, the six-minute epic takes listeners on a sonic journey, weaving through organ-laden fuzz towards a rapturous refrain.
"The Mountain" holds a special place in the hearts of the band members as the song pays tribute to guitarist/vocalist Nick MacDaniels’ lifelong best friend and frequent collaborator, Paul Interdonato, who penned the majority of Big Something's lyrics before his tragic passing in 2017. Nick explains, "The Mountain started with one of the last lyrics I have written down in a journal from Paul. Coming up the mountain, I can see it all again - the chorus is a metaphor for getting over trauma.”
As part of their ongoing commitment to raising awareness about mental health issues, Big Something will spotlight non-profit organizations focused on mental health and wellness with each new single release. "The Mountain" shines a light on Sound Mind Live, an organization fostering community, open dialogue, and resource-seeking on mental health through the power of music. National, local, and community-specific and culture-specific support resources are available here.
"We're so thrilled to be partnering with Big Something, and that the band is taking a courageous stand to use their voice to open up conversation on mental health and increase access to resources,” said Sound Mind Live Executive Director Chris Bullard. “Music has the power to inspire, connect, and drive social change - and working with artists like Big Something to support their community and fans has a transformative impact on individual lives as well as longer-term shifts in cultural norms around compassion, empathy, and support-seeking."
Fans can catch Big Something performing "The Mountain" live during their nationwide "Headspace Tour," commencing in December 2023. The massive tour includes a momentous New Year's run (December 29-31, 2023), at Raleigh's Lincoln Theatre, and stops in Colorado (March 6-9, 2024), California (March 19-23, 2024) and the Midwest (April 2024).
Additional fall appearances include stops at Pelham, TN’s The Caverns (9/22, supporting Papadosio), the United States Disc Golf Championship in Rock Hill, SC (10/7), and Winston-Salem, NC’s Millenium Center for “Big Something’s Haunted Mansion” (10/28). Tickets for all tour dates are on sale now.
Northeast rock quartet Marble Eyes, the collective that has been captivating audiences with their unique blend of “rock & roll for the soul,” is thrilled to announce the release of their second single, "It's Your World (We’re Just Livin’ In It)," from their much-anticipated sophomore album, Hunting with Comets.
"It's Your World" is a buoyant and uplifting track that showcases the versatility and talent of the band, featuring world music influences, including a calypso drum beat that is sure to inspire listeners to hit the dance floor. The song blends bright, harmonic interplay between Max Chase (keys) and Mike Carter (guitar) atop Eric Gould’s sprightly bass riffs. Renowned drummer Adrian Tramontano enhances the song’s vibrant energy with an impressive suite of layered, syncopated percussion.
“We tracked this song at a Summer Camp. It was such a fun experience as we all spent a day playing around in camp world,” explained Eric Gould. “The secret sauce was Adrian, he walked around the camp fully inspired and found a whole bunch of percussive ideas. Then he came back and laid down a bunch of awesome layers.”
LISTEN | It’s Your World (We’re Just Livin’ In It)
“It's Your World” is a testament to the band's evolution and commitment to creating music that connects souls. Born out of a virtual residency held during the pandemic, the album features over 70 songs penned together by the band, showcasing their ability to create compelling narratives through music.
“I use the expression ‘it’s your world’ a lot when I’m talking. It’s not a negative thing, I just think everyone has a very specific energy. Lyrically, one verse is about romance with a strong personality and another is about someone specific in the music scene. He always makes sure all of his people are taken care of. It’s just in his nature!” Gould adds.
In recent months, Marble Eyes has continued to be a beacon of creativity, proving the resilience of music in even the most challenging times. With members hailing from acclaimed touring acts such as Pink Talking Fish, Twiddle, Kung Fu, Particle, and The Indobox, Marble Eyes offers a unique blend of musical prowess that resonates with fans nationwide.
Listeners can look forward to experiencing "It's Your World" and other tracks from Hunting with Comets live this fall, as Marble Eyes embarks on their tour across the East Coast and Colorado. The tour will feature performances in Burlington VT, Ardmore PA, Portsmouth NH, Bridgeport CT, Denver CO, and more cities yet to be announced.
Following a successful 2023 festival event that saw thousands of attendees flock to the rolling hills of southern New Hampshire, Northlands Music and Arts Festival is thrilled to announce a new musical experience - The Maple Barn Sessions. This unique project, presented by Moat Mountain Brewing Co., will continue the spirit of the festival, delivering pro-shot performances from select bands on this year’s lineup.
The Maple Barn Sessions will showcase epic performances from Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Dogs in a Pile, Kitchen Dwellers, The Nth Power Featuring Jennifer Hartswick, Yam Yam, Funky Dawgz, and Doom Flamingo. Each act performed three songs in the festival’s on-site maple shack, which was transformed into a recording studio for the festival weekend. The series captures each act’s raw energy and world-class musicianship with 4K multi-camera capture and professionally mixed audio.
WATCH | Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - “Times Like These” (Foo Fighters)
Starting on Wednesday, September 27th, Northlands will premiere individual songs from PPPP, Funky Dawgz, Doom Flamingo, and Kitchen Dwellers. The weekly video releases will continue until the first week of November, with videos posted each Wednesday at 10 AM ET on the Northlands YouTube Page. Additional releases will occur periodically through spring 2024. For more information, see the release schedule below.
October - All Releases, Wednesday, 10 AM ET
Week 1: The Nth Power Featuring Jennifer Hartswick (Spirits), Dogs in a Pile (Writing on the Wall)
Week 2: Yam Yam (Grease Trap), Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (Times Like These - Foo Fighters)
Week 3: Funky Dawgz Brass Band (Vertical), Kitchen Dwellers (Years of My Life)
Week 4: Doom Flamingo (Headlights), The Nth Power (Joy)
November - All Releases, Wednesday, 10 AM ET
Week 1: Dogs in a Pile (Ugly Song), Yam Yam (Good Morning Mr. Schmink)
Remaining Content: Will be released periodically in the months prior to Northlands 2024.
Northlands Music and Arts Festival 2023 was an enormous success, setting new records for attendance and engagement. Fans from across the country descended upon Northlands to witness an eclectic lineup of artists, ranging from indie rock bands to folk singer-songwriters. The festival, headlined by The String Cheese Incident, Mike Gordon, Twiddle, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and Orebolo, was lauded by outlets like Relix and Live for Live Music for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse music offerings, and unique art installations.
For updates, please follow Northlands Music and Arts Festival on social media and visit our official website, northlandslive.com.
Today, North Carolina-based rock ensemble, Big Something, unveils “Bob and Weave” the second single from their forthcoming album, Headspace, arriving on November 17, 2023. The album, Big Something’s seventh official studio release, is the launchpad for the band's 60+ date nationwide tour, kicking off this fall.
Headspace leans heavily on collaboration, and “Bob and Weave,” was originally penned by Big Something’s close friend and frequent collaborator, Josh Phillips from Asheville, NC. The buoyant track sees otherworldly electronics wheeze as sun-soaked reggae riffage slinks beneath swaggering verses and an uplifting chorus. Lyrically, the tongue-in-cheek ganja-inspired wordplay completes a tune fit for 4:20 enthusiasts worldwide.
“Getting to know Josh has been so much fun. He’s an incredible singer-songwriter. From what I can tell, ‘Bob and Weave’ is basically about waking up and trying to get through the daily anxiety of life with the help of friendship — and maybe some cannabis,” MacDaniels explained.
The 12-track Headspace was recorded at the legendary Pachyderm Recording Studios—the birthplace of Nirvana’s In Utero. Accompanied by GRAMMY® Award-nominated longtime producer John Custer, the band immersed themselves in the project, living together in a serene guest house tucked into nature.
In tandem with the release of each new single from Headspace, Big Something will spotlight several non-profit organizations focused on mental health and wellness. This initiative underscores the band's commitment to raising awareness about mental health issues, an important theme that inspired much of the album.
The “Bob and Weave,” release will shine a light on The Last Prisoner Project (LPP) a national, nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to reforming our criminal justice system through progressive drug policy. Through legal intervention, constituent support, advocacy campaigns, and policy change LPP aims to repair the harms of the discriminatory and counterproductive War On Drugs. For more information, please visit the LPP website.
Big Something recently ignited the stage at Papadosio’s Subterranea at The Caverns in Pelham, TN. October appearances include stops at The United States Disc Golf Championship in Rock Hill, SC (10/7), and Winston-Salem, NC’s Millenium Center for “Big Something’s Haunted Mansion” (10/28).
Fans can catch Big Something performing “Bob” & Weave” live during their nationwide "Headspace Tour," commencing in December 2023. The massive tour includes a momentous New Year's run (December 29-31, 2023), at Raleigh's Lincoln Theatre, and stops in Colorado (March 6-9, 2024), California (March 19-23, 2024) and the Midwest (April 2024). Tickets for all tour dates are on sale now.
Exuberant jam-funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, has unveiled a compelling musical costume for their highly anticipated Halloween 2023 performances. Dubbed "Talking Radioheads", this pair of special performances is set to pay homage to the legendary sounds of Talking Heads and Radiohead.
This sensational spectacle begins Sunday, October 29th at the iconic Tipitina's in New Orleans, LA, with festivities continuing on Halloween night, Tuesday, October 31st, at the Scoot Inn in Austin, TX. These concerts mark the launch of the band's much-anticipated Fall Tour, with Dogs In A Pile providing solid support throughout the nationwide run.
Known for their high-octane performances and innovative covers, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong have previously delighted fans with Halloween themes such as 'Stop Making Cake,' a delicious blend of Talking Heads and Cake tunes (2019), and “Daft Side of the Moon,” an intrepid combination of Daft Punk and Pink Floyd (2021).
Tickets and VIP packages for the upcoming "Talking Radioheads" shows are on sale now. To view all tour dates and learn more, visit pigeonsplayingpingpong.com.
PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG TOUR DATES
10/26-29 - Live Oak, FL - Suwannee Hulaween
10/29 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina’s *
10/31 - Austin, TX - Scoot Inn *
11/1 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater *
11/2 - Fayetteville, AR - George’s Majestic Lounge *
11/4 - Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom *^
11/5 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Commonwealth Room *
Psychedelic jam-funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announced their first headlining dates of 2024 today. The band will begin the new year with a pair of shows in Richmond, VA on January 19 & 20 at The National followed by a night in Stroudsburg, PA at the Sherman Theater, and capping off the run with a highly anticipated show at the famed Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. New York City’s own Karina Rykman will support the band for Stroudsburg, PA and The Capitol Theatre dates.
Tickets and VIP packages for the event go on sale this Friday October 13 at 10 am ET. Artist Presale Tickets are available this Wednesday 8/11 @ 10am thru Thursday 8/12 @ 10pm ET with password: FUNK.
All four dates will include a “VIPPPP package” where purchasers will receive one (1) general admission ticket, a personal meet & greet and photo with the band, a limited edition show poster signed by PPPP, a commemorative VIP laminate, and early access to band merchandise before doors open to the public.
Stay tuned to Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s social media pages for opening acts and more information.
After a journey marked by tireless touring and an impressive discography, Long Island's progressive fusion rock power-trio, Baked Shrimp, is set to release their self-titled studio album on January 12, 2024. This comes as the culmination of their relentless musical expedition that has seen them traverse North America delivering electrifying performances.
Baked Shrimp, composed of Jared Cowen (guitar, vocals), Scott Reill (bass, vocals), and Jager Soss (drums, vocals), has captivated audiences with their dynamic energy and unique songwriting. Their improvisational brilliance, coupled with their unwavering dedication to their craft, has etched them into the hearts of fans.
The band's forthcoming album is another installment in the genre-bending trio’s sonic evolution, recorded in the tranquil serenity of a rustic barn nestled amidst the scenic beauty of mountains and forests. "The excitement is hard to contain for this release and celebration," says Jared Cowen. "We knew how important it would be for us to deliver a high-quality product for all of our fans who have patiently awaited a new album, and we are immensely proud of the final outcome."
To mark the milestone, Baked Shrimp will hold an album release show at The Cutting Room in New York, NY, on January 12th, 2024. The event will mark the band's largest headlining show to date, in the heart of the Big Apple. Tickets are on sale now.
Once dubbed "Long Island's best-kept secret," Baked Shrimp has proven that they are a secret no longer. As they continue to ascend in the music scene, their forthcoming album and the accompanying release show serve as a testament to their journey so far and a promising glimpse into an exciting future.
For more information about Baked Shrimp, their upcoming album, and the album release show, visit bakedshrimpmusic.com.
About Baked Shrimp
Baked Shrimp is a progressive fusion rock trio hailing from Long Island, NY. Comprising Jared Cowen (Guitar/Vocals), Scott Reill (Bass/Vocals), and Jager Soss (Drums/Vocals), the band has rapidly gained prominence within the festival circuit, delivering over 215 concerts throughout the United States and Canada in 2022 and 2023 alone. Known for their unique songwriting and improvisational prowess, Baked Shrimp continues to captivate audiences with their dynamic energy and musicianship.
Baked Shrimp - Fall Tour 2023:
10/06/23 - Beau’s Bar - Greenlawn, NY
10/07/23 - CroptoberFest - Tolland, MA
10/08/23 - The Parlour - Providence, RI
10/13/23 - The NY Cannabis Arts & Music Festival - Mt. Vision, NY
10/20/23 - The Shaskeen Pub - Manchester, NH
10/21/23 - Arch Street Tavern - Hartford, CT
10/27/23 - The Hollow - Albany, NY
11/02/23 - Buffalo Iron Works - Buffalo, NY
11/03/23 - Mac's Bar - Lansing, MI
11/04/23 - Kenny's Westside Pub - Peoria, IL
11/05/23 - Appleton Beer Factory - Appleton, WI
11/07/23 - Stanley's Pub - Cincinnati, OH
11/08/23 - The Underdog - Nashville, TN
11/09/23 - The Nick - Birmingham, AL
11/10/23 - Alabama Music Box - Mobile, AL
11/11/23 - Le Bon Temps Roule - New Orleans, LA
11/14/23 - Jack Rabbits - Jacksonville, FL
11/15/23 - Crazy Uncle Mikes - Boca Raton, FL
11/16/23 - Cage Brewing - St. Petersburg, FL
11/17/23 - Vinyl at Center Stage - Atlanta, GA
11/18/23 - One Stop at Asheville Music Hall - Asheville, NC
Today, North Carolina-based alternative rock powerhouse Big Something presents their newest single "Clouds” with special guest Andy Frasco. The release is the third installment from the band’s highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, Headspace, arriving November 17th via Truth Serum Records.
Renowned for their unique fusion of rock, pop, funk, jazz, and electronic sounds, Big Something’s nearly fifteen-year journey has been defined by exceptional creativity, unwavering commitment, and a passion for artistic collaboration. On "Clouds,” the band collaborated for the first time with their good friend Andy Frasco, who helped co-write the song and directed the music video. The song lyrics intertwine storytelling and metaphor to shed light on the struggle presented by addiction and the decision to rejoin reality or surrender to the clouds.
Big Something’s Nick MacDaniels explains, “I went to write with Andy in Denver and played him a rough recording of the instrumental. It didn’t have any lyrics yet, so he was helping me think of ideas. We landed on the thought of ‘living in the clouds’ as a metaphor for addiction. And the character in the song is a close friend who may never come back down.”
Frasco slides into the director’s chair with the Forrest Gump-inspired "Clouds" music video filmed in Lexington NC. Fresh off the release of his new album, L’Optimist, Frasco is renowned for his high octane live performances, powerful lyricism, and one-in-a-million personality that shines on his acclaimed “World Saving Podcast.”
Big Something’s forthcoming 12-track album Headspace was recorded at the legendary Pachyderm Recording Studios—the birthplace of Nirvana’s In Utero. Accompanied by GRAMMY® Award-nominated longtime producer John Custer, the band immersed themselves in the project, living together in a serene guest house tucked into nature.
As they gear up for their national "Headspace Tour," Big Something remains committed to supporting organizations and nonprofits working to aid those struggling with mental health, addiction, incarceration, and more.
With the release of Clouds, Big Something will spotlight SAMHSA’s National Helpline - a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. To learn more about SAMHSA visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline.
Big Something recently ignited the stage at The United States Disc Golf Championship in Rock Hill, SC, and they are currently preparing for a massive halloween show, “Big Something’s Haunted Mansion” (10/28) at Winston-Salem, NC’s Millenium Center.
Fans can catch the band performing “Clouds” live during their nationwide "Headspace Tour," commencing in December 2023. The massive tour includes a momentous New Year's run (December 29-31, 2023), at Raleigh's Lincoln Theatre, and stops in Colorado (March 6-9, 2024), California (March 19-23, 2024) and the Midwest (April 2024). Tickets for all tour dates are on sale now.
Ascending rock ensemble Marble Eyes is thrilled to unveil their highly anticipated sophomore album, Hunting with Comets. Rooted in the heart of the Northeast, the quartet, known for their signature "Rock & Roll for the Soul," continues to push the envelope with their unique blend of soulful harmonies, infectious energy, and complex musical narratives.
Born amidst the global standstill of the pandemic, Marble Eyes has emerged as a powerhouse, demonstrating the resilience of music and its unyielding power to connect souls, no matter the distance. The band's lineup is composed of seasoned touring professionals, hailing from acclaimed touring acts such as Pink Talking Fish, Twiddle, Kung Fu, Particle, and The Indobox. Together, they have come together to create an album that encapsulates their collective creativity and individual prowess.
Hunting with Comets is more than just a collection of songs; it's a succinct snapshot of the group’s collective creativity. The nine-track project was carefully curated from a massive catalog of 70+ tunes. Every song chosen from the album was written during their groundbreaking “Marble Eyes Mondays” virtual pandemic livestream residency. The album showcases their masterful songcraft, intricate narratives, and signature melodies.
Bassist Eric Gould shares, “During the first 4 months of 2021, the world was still shut down due to COVID. We created an opportunity to present a bi-weekly livestream concert through Nugs.net and set up shop at The Press Room in Portsmouth NH. We took this as a challenge to write and debut new material for every concert. The catalog of songs that is “Hunting With Comets” presents this chapter of our story in a beautiful way.
The leading singles, "Truth" and "It's Your World (We're Just Livin' In It),'' have already amassed thousands of plays across streaming platforms, offering a glimpse into the album's vibrant energy and the band’s uncanny ability to seamlessly traverse genre.
"Truth" is an explosive affirmation of the band's journey, featuring arena rock guitars and blistering instrumentation that are sure to set any stage ablaze. On the other hand, "It's Your World" is a buoyant track that blends harmonic interplay and sprightly bass riffs, underpinned by a calypso drum beat that invites listeners onto the dance floor.
Bassist Eric Gould, once again, shares, “We tracked the entire album at a Summer Camp in New Hampshire. We turned one of the cabins into a recording studio. It was an incredible experience! We would spend all day recording these tracks while also playing around the camp and having a blast. For “It’s Your World” in particular, Adrian’s inspiration led him to find a whole bunch of unique percussive ideas and he laid down a bunch of awesome layers.”
As Marble Eyes embarks on their fall tour this October and November, fans can look forward to experiencing the new album live. The tour starts tonight, on the day of the album release in Burlington VT. The band will also visit Ardmore PA, Portsmouth NH, Bridgeport CT, Denver CO, and more cities yet to be announced. Tickets for all shows are on sale now.
Baltimore's favorite groove masters, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, are set to unveil their latest studio single, "Alright Tonight." This fresh track is a unique gem in the band's repertoire, with less than a dozen live performances to its name. The release comes just ahead of the group's eagerly awaited performance at the Suwannee Hulaween Music Festival in Live Oak, FL and their extensive fall tour.
In a departure from their trademark high-energy funk, "Alright Tonight" offers a different sonic landscape. It opens with a mellow, repetitive guitar motif that gradually morphs into a cascade of gleaming chords. The crescendo peaks in a bold guitar jam, featuring a standout solo by Greg Ormont. On the lyrical front, "Alright Tonight" delves deep into introspection and inquiry, exploring the universal human quest for contentment.
LISTEN | Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - “Alright Tonight”
“We had just finished playing a different song at band practice when I started singing the initial guitar line, which I then played. Gator joined with a slick drum groove, then Jeremy and Ben developed a unique chord progression that wrapped perfectly around the melody, and my vocals started flowing. From there, we put our minds on it and fleshed it out pretty quickly,” explains “Scrambled Greg” Ormont (lead vocals, rhythm guitar). “We always listen back later to fine tune and add more parts where appropriate, but the initial genesis of this song was really organic, which is always a great sign,” he added.
Ormont also discusses a personal milestone, “This song also features my first guitar solo in the studio, which was a fun challenge to embrace.”
Fans can catch “Alright Tonight” live this fall, as PPPP prepares to embark on a huge fall tour that traverses the continental United States.
PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG TOUR DATES
10/26-29 - Live Oak, FL - Suwannee Hulaween
10/29 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina’s *
10/31 - Austin, TX - Scoot Inn *
11/1 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater *
11/2 - Fayetteville, AR - George’s Majestic Lounge *
11/4 - Denver, CO - Mission Ballroom *^
11/5 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Commonwealth Room *
Today, instrumental quartet TAUK is set to release their latest instrumental studio album, EQUALIZER, coinciding with their performance at their highly anticipated Oogie Boogie Nights Halloween event in Denver.
The new album, EQUALIZER, encapsulates TAUK's innovative creative approach, promising an immersive listening experience that pushes the boundaries of instrumental music. Heralded by singles “Melvin’s Mind,” “Sound the Alarm,” and “Home of The Beast,” the project delivers innovative, inspired, and enthralling studio work.
“EQUALIZER leans into the part of TAUK that is all about letting the compositions take you through a lot of twists and turns. Chaos Companion focused a lot on groove and texture and pushing ourselves to explore new tonal territories as a band. And of course TAUK Moore led us down an entirely new path. This album is a bit of a return to some of our formative writing styles. I’m not worrying about trying to condense the songs into a more concise statement. All the guys in the band bring so much to the table and it’s just fun to throw some wild ideas out there and see how we all make sense of them together. These songs are about just finding joy in the wild noises us four guys can make together when we don’t set any boundaries.” - Matt Jalbert (guitar).
TAUK's unique sound, a blend of jazz, funk, rock, and electronica, has carved a distinctive niche in the improvisational rock scene and beyond. The band, consisting of Matt Jalbert (guitar), Charlie Dolan (bass), Alric “A.C.” Carter (keys), and Isaac Teel (drums), is known for its genre-bending approach to music, high-octane live performance, technical proficiency, and ability to reimagine iconic songs from past decades.
Thus far, 2023 has seen TAUK ignite stages across the nation, including performances at revered festivals and venues such as Summer Camp Music Festival, Brooklyn Bowl, Mountain Music Festival, The Peach Music Festival, and The Blue Note Jazz Festival. June saw TAUK collaborate with Charleston, SC’s acclaimed powerhouse vocalist Kanika Moore to release Tauk Moore - a groundbreaking nine track EP (listen).
To celebrate the album release, TAUK kicks off their second annual Oogie Boogie Nights Halloween event at Denver’s Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom. The first night (10/27) will feature TAUK and Dopapod, Shawarma, and special guest DJ Mongo, and night two (10/28) will see a TAUK Moore performance, alongside sets from Dandu and newcomer DJ Sleepy. Both nights will include sets from Doom Flamingo.
EQUALIZER is available now on all major streaming platforms, and tickets for both nights of Oogie Boogie Nights are available now.
For more information about TAUK and EQUALIZER, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.taukband.com.
Today, North Carolina-based alternative rock sextet Big Something unveils their newest single, "Clouds Unplugged” featuring Justin Osborne of SUSTO. The haunting new track heralds the upcoming release of the band’s seventh full-length studio album, Headspace, arriving November 17th via Truth Serum Records.
“Clouds Unplugged” is an evocative reimagination of recently released single “Clouds”, a first time writing collaboration between Big Something, Justin Osborne, and Andy Frasco. The unplugged rendition arrives featuring vocals from Osborne instead of Frasco over a stripped-back, soul-stirring, and emotive take on the sanguine track, presented earnestly with two acoustic guitars and echoing unison vocal work from frontman Nick MacDaniels. Lyrically, “Clouds Unplugged” sheds light on the struggle presented by addiction and the decision to rejoin reality or surrender to the clouds.
MacDaniels explains, “one of my favorite parts about making Headspace was becoming friends with Justin. Frasco helped connect us. He said, ‘if there’s anyone who knows how to finish a song, it’s Justin.’ I was a little unsure at first about writing with someone I didn’t know, but we instantly clicked and finished vocal parts for both ‘Clouds’ and ‘The Mountain’ all in one morning in a cabin in the Asheville mountains. There was a squirrel who lived on the porch of the cabin that the owners encouraged their guests to feed. We fed him nuts while he listened to us play music all morning. It was awesome. Shoutout to Giddy the squirrel.
The spirit of the session felt similar in a lot of ways to writing with my old friend Paul, Big Something’s primary lyricist who passed away in 2017. I love how these new songs still have some of his style. Justin is an incredible singer and songwriter and it was a truly an honor getting to create with him.”
WATCH | Big Something - Clouds Unplugged (with SUSTO)
Accompanying the release is a pro-shot music video captured at Winston-Salem, NC’s historic Millennium Center. Directed by MacDaniels, the bare-bones, straightforward visual places two of the Carolinas’ brightest luminaries of rock and roll front and center.
Big Something’s forthcoming 12-track album Headspace was recorded at the legendary Pachyderm Recording Studios—the birthplace of Nirvana’s In Utero. Accompanied by GRAMMY® Award-nominated longtime producer John Custer, the band immersed themselves in the project, living together in a serene guest house tucked into nature.
As they gear up for their national "Headspace Tour," Big Something remains committed to supporting organizations and nonprofits working to aid those struggling with mental health, addiction, incarceration, and more.
With the release of Headspace, the band will spotlight Sound Mind Live, a non-profit organization that catalyzes action on mental health by fostering community, open dialogue, and support-seeking on mental health through the power of music.
"We're so thrilled to be partnering with Big Something, and that the band is taking a courageous stand to use their voice to open up conversation on mental health and increase access to resources,” said Sound Mind Live Executive Director Chris Bullard. “Music has the power to inspire, connect, and drive social change - and working with artists like Big Something to support their community and fans has a transformative impact on individual lives as well as longer-term shifts in cultural norms around compassion, empathy, and support-seeking."
Big Something recently ignited the stage at Winston-Salem, NC’s Millenium Center at their “Haunted Mansion” Halloween show. Following an album release listening party on Friday, November 17th at High Rock Outfitters in Lexington, NC, the band will embark on their nationwide "Headspace Tour," commencing in December 2023.
The massive tour includes a momentous New Year's run (December 29-31, 2023), at Raleigh's Lincoln Theatre, and stops in Colorado (March 6-9, 2024), California (March 19-23, 2024) and the Midwest (April 2024). Tickets for all tour dates are on sale now.
Critically acclaimed North Carolina rock powerhouse Big Something are thrilled to unveil their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Headspace, out today via Truth Serum Records. The 12-track tour-de-force was crafted at Minnesota’s hallowed home of auditory innovation, Pachyderm Recording Studios—the birthplace of Nirvana’s In Utero. Accompanied by GRAMMY® Award-nominated longtime producer John Custer, the band immersed themselves in a retreat style recording process living together at Pachyderm tucked away in the natural beauty of rural Minnesota’s serene landscape.
Headspace triumphantly presents the unparalleled breadth of Big Something's creative prowess. Commanding instrumentation meets cunning songcraft on tracks “The Mountain” and “Chemistry”, while songwriting collaborations with SUSTO and Andy Frasco on “Clouds” and Josh Phillips on “Bob and Weave” are a testament to the band’s penchant for collaboration.
LISTEN to “The Mountain” | WATCH Official Music Video
LISTEN to “Clouds” (w/ Andy Frasco) | WATCH Official Music Video
LISTEN to “Clouds Unplugged” (w/ SUSTO) | WATCH Official Music Video
The album has already garnered praise from industry giants such as Relix, who hailed Headspace as a “perfect example of their sonic evolution,” and Live for Live Music, who lauded its “thought provoking lyrical content and themes.” Publications including Jambase, Mp3Mag, and ExtraChill have also applauded Big Something’s dedication to mental health advocacy, a theme that provided much of the inspiration for the album. With each single release from Headspace, the band has highlighted various nonprofits including Sound Mind Live, Last Prisoner Project, and SAMHSA’s National Helpline.
"We're so thrilled to be partnering with Big Something, and that the band is using their voice to open up conversation on mental health and increase access to resources,” said Sound Mind Live Executive Director Chris Bullard. “Music has the power to inspire, connect, and drive social change - and working with artists like Big Something to support their community and fans has a transformative impact on individual lives as well as longer-term shifts in cultural norms around compassion and empathy with regards to mental health."
Headspace also holds a special significance for the band members as it pays tribute to guitarist/vocalist Nick MacDaniels’ lifelong best friend and frequent collaborator, Paul Interdonato. The majority of Big Something's lyrics were written by Interdonato before his untimely passing in 2017.
“There are so many special things about this album for us,” MacDaniels explains. “It’s both a requiem and a rebirth for us as a band. Honoring old friends, welcoming new ones and growing even closer together as musicians and brothers in the process.”
To celebrate the release, Big Something will ignite stages nationwide on their massive “Headspace Tour,” offering fans a chance to experience the band’s genre-defying sound and masterful songwriting live. The band will traverse the nation, visiting over 40 cities between November 2023 and May 2024. Significant dates include a momentous New Year's run from December 29-31, 2023, at Raleigh's Lincoln Theatre, Atlanta (February 2, 2024) and stops in Colorado (March 6-9, 2024), California from (March 19-23, 2024) and the Midwest (April 2024).
Northlands Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to announce the lineup for the 2024 edition of the highly-anticipated summer event. Taking place June 14-15, 2024 in the rolling hills of Swanzey, NH, the third annual festival promises to be yet another unforgettable musical experience.
The 2024 lineup boasts a wide array of talent, featuring an unparalleled host of internationally acclaimed touring ensembles. The forthcoming iteration will again feature nonstop music on two adjacent stages facing a massive concert ground, as well as some of the region’s top acts on a bustling campground stage. Festival goers camping on-site will again be treated to late-night silent disco performances, with music running into the early morning.
Northlands 2024 will include the vibrant sounds of the New England indie-jam sensation Goose, the rustic harmonies of Greensky Bluegrass, and American jam juggernaut moe.
Further electrifying the roster are Eric Krasno & Friends, Mihali, Sierra Hull, Dopapod, Spafford, TAUK, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, and Magic Beans. Northlands is ecstatic to once again welcome the Super Sonic Shorties, an all-star, all-female group of dynamic touring artists led by Nikki Glaspie. The festival will also feature special appearances by Kanika Moore (artist at large), Jennifer Hartswick, and Natalie Cressman.
Additional main stage artists and 15+ emerging regional acts set to light up the Campground Stage will be announced in early 2024.
“We’re thrilled with the level of talent that is gracing the stage next year,” says Northlands co-founder Seth McNally. “From returning alumni that helped define and grow Northlands, to first timers that will add to the energy of our extraordinary community.”
The Northlands team continues to build on the success of previous years, incorporating several suggestions from attendees to further enhance the festival experience. 2024 will see the addition of VIP Glamping sites, providing an elevated camping experience for discerning festival-goers. In addition, VIP Festival pass holders will have access to Campground Stage performances, formerly a treat for only campers.
Northlands continues to lead the way in sustainability, committed to the adage “Enjoy Life. Do Good”. Following the elimination of single-use plastics in 2023 and the introduction of industry-leading recycling and composting programs, the festival will continue to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
“As we enter our 3rd year, we've fine-tuned our approach based on what our patrons value most. The growth and connection within the Northlands community is truly inspiring,” adds festival co-producer Jen Meyerhardt. “We couldn’t be more excited to share this year's spectacular lineup, enhanced camping options, and further our commitment to sustainability. As always, our lineup proudly features many talented women, and we eagerly anticipate the magic they, alongside all of our performers, will bring to the festival."
Tickets sales commence Friday, December 1 at 12 PM ET, exclusively via northlandslive.com. Options include General Admission, Car Camping, powered and unpowered RV Camping, Family Camping, and VIP experiences. Also available this year is VIP Glamping, including furnished tents with bedding, sheet sets & pillows, electricity, lighting, and locks. VIP Glamping also includes showers, air-conditioned flush bathrooms, accelerated entry, charging stations, and more. Single-day tickets are currently unavailable, and will only be released in spring 2024, pending availability. For full ticketing details, please visit northlandslive.com.
THE INITIAL NORTHLANDS 2024 LINEUP IS BELOW:
Goose
Greensky Bluegrass
moe.
Eric Krasno and Friends
Mihali
Sierra Hull
Dopapod
Spafford
TAUK
Super Sonic Shorties
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
Kanika Moore (artist at large)
Magic Beans
The Psycodelics
Special Guests: Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, Nikki Glaspie
Celebrated Connecticut rock quintet Goose ignited the first of two shows, marking a milestone with a sold-out weekend at the iconic Hampton Coliseum. Commemorating their tenth annual holiday spectacle, Goosemas, the band propelled into a cosmic improvisational journey, navigating the packed crowd across the musical cosmos to unexplored celestial bodies. Illuminated by an elaborate lighting display, the 'mothership' traversed the vast expanse of the band’s eclectic repertoire, unveiling a constellation of never-before-performed covers.
Continuing the Goosemas in Space theme from last week's surprise announcement video, a transmission from the band's 'spaceship' heralded the musicians onto the stage. They then rocketed into a fearless first set with the funky, extraterrestrial-inspired track “Earthling or Alien.” The iconic “All I Need” ensued, starting with a tranquil, melodic rendition and swiftly accelerating into the 'fast' version post the first chorus.
A premiere cover of Justin Timberlake's “Mirrors” followed, subtly echoing the first set's theme as luminous lights danced off the band's intricate stage setup. A slow and vibey “Tumble” came next, replete with the original tune's composed section and jam. The first set concluded with an arena-wide singalong to Michael Jackson's “Man in the Mirror,” and the mothership's computer signaled an imminent departure from the Mirror Planet to the next celestial destination.
Goose plunged into the second set, setting the stage ablaze on the surface of the Fire Planet with a debut performance of Jimi Hendrix’s “Fire,” accentuated with dazzling pyrotechnics. The foot-tapping original “Creatures” ensued, effortlessly transitioning into a cathartic “(dawn).” A first-of-its-kind cover of Kings of Leon's “Sex on Fire” followed, preceding a tropical singalong to “Butter Rum.” “Arrow,” a standout from the band’s lauded 2022 album Dripfield, followed, and the set concluded with a high-octane rendition of Talking Heads' “Burning Down The House.”
The encore ignited with the catalog classic “So Ready,” morphing into the synth-led improvisational section of “Slow Ready.” The fan-favorite “Hot Tea” concluded the show, replete with a pulse-pounding jam.
A sold-out Goosemas night two lifts off tonight at Hampton Coliseum. Streams are available for purchase via nugs.net.
Golden Road Gathering, the much-anticipated music festival, is set to return for its second year at the historic El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, California, from May 17th to 19th, 2024. Building upon the success of its inaugural edition, this festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts and families alike.
Headlining the festival on one spectacular night is the acclaimed band Railroad Earth, best known by the area as host band of the legendary Hangtown Music Festival that graced the same location for an impressive twelve years. Their performance guarantees a night of musical excellence, continuing the tradition of exceptional live music that festival-goers have come to expect.
Golden Road Gathering prides itself on being a family-friendly event, creating an atmosphere where music lovers of all ages can come together to enjoy a diverse lineup of talent including Funk, Rock, Americana and Electronic. The festival not only offers an extraordinary musical experience but also provides an array of artist offerings, craft vending and delectable food options to cater to every taste.
"We are thrilled to bring Golden Road Gathering back for its second year, building on the success and positive energy of our inaugural festival," said Golden Road Gathering Founder Ryan Kronenberg. "With Railroad Earth headlining on one night it's sure to be a celebration of music, community, and the beautiful Placerville landscape."
The El Dorado Fairgrounds, steeped in history, will once again serve as the perfect backdrop for this unique gathering of artists and music enthusiasts. Golden Road Gathering invites everyone to join in the celebration, creating lasting memories.
Tickets for Golden Road Gathering are on sale now, with options including general admission, VIP, and more. For more information, ticket details, and the latest updates, please visit goldenroadgathering.com
Northlands Music & Arts Festival announces the addition of three new bands to its already stellar 2024 lineup. Festival alumni Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, will return to the stage as a headliner, while touring juggernauts Big Something, and Cool Cool Cool also join the fantastic list of performers. The festival takes place June 14-15, 2024, in the rolling hills of Swanzey, NH.
The third annual Northlands Music & Arts Festival promises to be an unforgettable summer event with nonstop music on two adjacent stages and a bustling campground stage. In addition to two-set performances from Connecticut indie-jam powerhouse Goose, and twang-slinging Michigan quintet Greensky Bluegrass, Upstate NY jam darlings moe. Will deliver a highly anticipated set.
Northlands 2024 will also feature a slammin’ funk supergroup with Eric Krasno & Friends, as well as Mihali, Sierra Hull, Dopapod, Spafford, TAUK, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, and Magic Beans. The festival will also see special appearances by Kanika Moore (artist at large), Jennifer Hartswick, and Natalie Cressman. Northlands is ecstatic to once again welcome the Super Sonic Shorties, an all-star, all-female group of dynamic touring artists led by Nikki Glaspie. Festival goers camping on-site will again be treated to late night silent disco performances, with music running into the early morning.
Over fifteen emerging regional acts set to light up the Campground Stage will be announced in February 2024.
“We’re so excited to welcome Pigeons back to Swanzey for another year, as well as their amazing community of fans,” says Northlands Co-Founder Seth McNally. “Big Something and Cool Cool Cool are putting together special sets for their inaugural appearances- fans, new and old, will love it. As always, we are proud to showcase rising stars in the scene on the Camp Stage. Stay tuned.”
The Northlands team continues to build on the success of previous years, by adding more elements to further enhance the festival experience. 2024 will see the addition of VIP Glamping sites, providing an elevated camping experience for discerning festival-goers. In addition, VIP Festival pass holders will have access to an exclusive viewing platform, AND Campground Stage performances, formerly a treat for only campers. 2024 will add more installation art and live muralists to the concert field, as well as welcoming back fan favorite fire spinning troupe. Additional bars, water stations,and restrooms will also be added to further shorten lines.
Northlands continues to lead the way in sustainability, committed to the adage “Enjoy Life. Do Good”. The festival will continue to significantly reduce its carbon footprint with the elimination of single-use plastics in 2023 and the implementation of industry-leading recycling and composting programs.
Tickets are on sale now, exclusively via northlandslive.com. Options include General Admission, Car Camping, powered and unpowered RV Camping, Family Camping, Glamping and VIP experiences. Inventory of Phase 1 tickets, the lowest prices available, are selling quickly and will likely sell out soon. Single-day tickets are currently unavailable, and will only be released in spring 2024, pending availability. For full ticketing details, please visit northlandslive.com.
Today, Big Something and Possum Holler Productions unveil the dates for this year's edition of the much-loved camping festival, The Big What?, taking place August 22-24, 2024 at Pittsboro’s Shakori Hills, located in the heart of North Carolina.
The Big What 2024 is the tenth iteration of the celebrated event and will once again present a spectacular selection of touring bands and artists performing across multiple unique stages over three days. The full lineup will be announced in the coming weeks, and the weekend will also include multiple unique performances by Big Something.
“We are so thrilled to finally reunite with the whatfam once again and bring The Big What? back to North Carolina,” explained Big Something frontman Nick MacDaniels. “This event has been a huge part of our story since we first started as a band and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate our 10th year this August. We’re going to do our best to make it the most special, unique and magical Big What experience yet. ”
Early bird tickets are available now https://bit.ly/bigwhat2024. Stay tuned for further announcements, including lineup additions and much more.
Renowned Baltimore funk quartet, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, is thrilled to announce their forthcoming seventh studio album, Day in Time, set to debut on April 26, 2024. To celebrate the announcement, the band is releasing the album's title track today along with a vinyl and merch pre-order.
The highly anticipated single, "Day In Time," is a sonic journey encapsulating the band's signature psychedelic funk sound. The track is driven by propulsive guitars, an uplifting groove, and commanding vocals, with a half-time funk drop providing a dynamic contrast. The song features special guest Ben "Smiley" Silverstein (Smile High; The Main Squeeze), who weaves in his silky keyboard lines before launching into a soaring solo, culminating in an epic climax.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has built a reputation for electrifying live performances that captivate audiences from coast to coast. Comprised of "Scrambled Greg" Ormont [vocals, guitar], Jeremy Schon [guitar, vocals], Ben [bass, vocals], and Alex "Gator" Petropulos [drums, vocals], the band’s newest offering follows the release of album single “Alright Tonight,” released in fall 2023. The fresh material suggests the band continues to sharpen their impressive prowess in the studio, harnessing their hypnotic blend of funk, rock, and psychedelic groove.
"This album represents our most cohesive collection of songs to date," explains Jeremy Schon. "All of the tracks on 'Day In Time' truly represent our current writing style and where we are as a band today."
Reflecting on the new album's title, Greg shares, "What is an album if not a 'day in time'? This record is a snapshot of our band at this exact moment. It's a reminder that life moves fast, so we better make each second count."
The band, seasoned road warriors who have completed countless sold-out tours, will kick off their ‘Day In Time’ Winter Tour this weekend. The tour includes eleven shows down the east coast, including notable performances at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre (February 3), and two nights at Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse (February 23 + 24). Later this year, the band will headline Yuba, WI’s Bonfire Music Festival (June 6-8), Swanzey, NH’s Northlands Music and Arts Festival (June 14-15), and appear at Las Vegas, NV’s Bender Jamboree.
With "Day In Time," Pigeons Playing Ping Pong continues to capture lightning in a bottle, embracing their evolution as a band while staying true to their wild roots. For more information on Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and their upcoming album, please visit their official website here.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | 2024 Tour Dates
2/2 - Stroudsburg, PA - Sherman Theater !
2/3 - Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre !
2/14 - Savannah, GA - Victory North =
2/15 - Jacksonville, FL - Underbelly =
2/16 - ST. Petersburg, FL - JANNUS LIVE =
2/17 - Sanford, FL - Tuffy’s Music Box =
2/18 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
2/21 - Tuscaloosa, AL - Druid City Music Hall @
2/22 - Knoxville, TN - The Mill & Mine @
2/23 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse =
2/24 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse @
6/6-8 - Yuba, WI - Bonfire Music & Arts Festival
6/15-15 - Swanzey, NH - Northlands Music & Arts Festival
Baltimore-based funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong delivered a show for the ages at a sold-out Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on Saturday, February 3rd. The band, no strangers to the historic room, celebrated their # show at the venue in style and were joined on a handful of songs by virtuosic Berklee College of Music guitar instructor Tomo Fujita.
The funky foursome took to the stage to thunderous applause and launched into “Melting Lights” seamlessly segueing into slinky dance track “Whirled.” Dynamic vocalist/guitarist Greg Ormont then introduced the audience to a new tune called “Day in Time”, the band’s recently released single and title track of their forthcoming seventh studio album, scheduled for release on April 26, 2024. PPPP then debuted new original song “Feet on the Ground” before diving into an electrifying rendition of “Avalanche” that sandwiched a cover of “Hedwig’s Theme”, a dazzling John Williams composition originally found on the soundtrack of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
The band then invited acclaimed guitarist and longtime collaborator Tomo Fujita to the stage, and the musicians delivered high-octane performances of “Indiglo” and “F.U.” to close the set.
After a brief intermission, set two began with “Mine” followed by fan-favorite song “Horizon.” The dulcet track inspired a venue-wide singalong, and the crowd’s energy continued to rise as Fujita returned to the stage for classic original songs “Overtime” and “Zydeko.” The band then paid homage to rock and roll legends of yesteryear, digging into a cover of The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” complete with an extended jam that also contained teases of Led Zeppelin’s “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” and Chicago’s “25 or 6 to 4.” Set two closet with “Couldn’t We All,” and “The Liquid.”
PPPP took to the stage once more, and after a sincere thank you to their legions of fans for years of support, they closed with “Ocean Flows.”
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s winter tour continues next week with a run of shows through the southeast. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit pigeonsplayingpingpong.com/tour-dates.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong | 2024 Tour Dates
2/14 - Savannah, GA - Victory North =
2/15 - Jacksonville, FL - Underbelly =
2/16 - ST. Petersburg, FL - JANNUS LIVE =
2/17 - Sanford, FL - Tuffy’s Music Box =
2/18 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
2/21 - Tuscaloosa, AL - Druid City Music Hall @
2/22 - Knoxville, TN - The Mill & Mine @
2/23 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse =
2/24 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse @
6/6-8 - Yuba, WI - Bonfire Music & Arts Festival
6/15-15 - Swanzey, NH - Northlands Music & Arts Festival
9/12-15 - Las Vegas, NV - Bender Jamboree
= w/ Tand
@ w/ Underground Springhouse
February 3, 2024 @ The Capitol Theatre (Port Chester, NY)
I: Melting Lights > Whirled, Day In Time, Feet On The Ground*, Avalanche > Hedwig’s Theme > Avalanche, Indiglo^ > F.U.^
II: Mine, Horizon, Overtime^ > Zydeko^, While My Guitar Gently Weeps~ > Couldn’t We All > The Liquid
E: Ocean Flows
Notes:
Sold out show
* Original debut
^ w/ Tomo Fujita on guitar
~ w/ “Babe I’m Gonna Leave You” and “25 or 6 to 4” teases
Psychedelic jam-funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will visit Harrisburg, PA this May 3+4 for a pair of very special shows. The band will return to state-of-the-art venue XL Live accompanied by Kendall Street Company on Friday 5/3, followed by a special ‘Domefest All-Stars’ set on Saturday 5/4.
In January, PPPP announced Domefest, their long-running and celebrated music festival, is on pause for 2024. One of Domefest’s most cherished traditions is a festival-closing all-star jam featuring select members of bands on the festival bill. Over the years, several memorable moments, intrepid jams, and jaw-dropping collaborations have occurred on the Domefest stage, and surprises are certainly in store for Saturday, May 4th. The Domefest All-Stars lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets and VIP packages for the event go on sale this Friday February 9 at 10:00am ET. Artist Presale Tickets are available today at Noon ET thru Thursday February 8 at 10:00pm ET with code: FLOCK.
Both dates will include a “VIPPPP package” where purchasers will receive one (1) general admission ticket, a personal meet & greet and photo with the band, a VIP exclusive merch item, a commemorative VIP laminate, and early access to band merchandise before doors open to the public.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Andy Frasco & The UN, and Dogs in a Pile, three of the most captivating live acts on the music scene today, will join forces this spring for "Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour." The electrifying trio will visit the northeast and midwest for eight performances this spring.
Each night of the "Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour" will feature one extended set from each band, alongside jaw-dropping collaborations. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, known nationwide for their signature blend of high-energy funk-rock, will close each show. The tour follows the release of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong's eagerly awaited seventh studio album, Day in Time (release date April 26, 2024).
Joining the tour is Andy Frasco & The UN, whose latest album, L'Optimist, has been met with widespread acclaim since its release in November 2023. Known for their boisterous blend of blues, soul, and rock 'n roll, the seasoned performers will deliver a series of undeniably raucous performances that include unforgettable lyrics and venue-shaking audience participation.
Rounding out the line-up is Dogs in a Pile, who have rapidly gained momentum over the past year with their unique combination of psychedelic jam, traditional bluegrass, and hard rock. Their rise to prominence has been marked by sold-out shows across the nation, and the tour precedes a massive nationwide festival season for the burgeoning pups.
The "Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour" is presented by Domefest, PPPP’s long-running music festival. The band recently announced that the event will be on hold in 2024, and return in a new, more sustainable location, in 2025. In order to keep the festival’s spirit alive, “Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour” will pass through multiple cities that Domefest alumni call home. The run of shows kicks off on May 24, 2024, in Asbury Park, NJ, and will make stops in Westport, CT, Utica, NY, Rochester, NY, Columbus, OH, Newport, KY, Kalamazoo, MI, before wrapping up in Yuba, WI, on June 8, 2024.
Tickets sales commence on Friday, February 16, at 10 a.m. local time. VIP and Seated Artist Presale tickets will be available from Wednesday, February 14, at 12 p.m. ET until Thursday, February 15, at 10 p.m. ET. with password: SUMMER24. Venue presales will take place on Thursday, February 15, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.
An exclusive VIP package for the tour includes one general admission ticket, early entry into the venue with merchandise access before doors open to the public, a personal meet & greet plus photo opportunity with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Andy Frasco & The UN, access to a portion of Dogs In A Pile's soundcheck, a VIP exclusive merch item, commemorative VIP ticket, and commemorative VIP laminate.
For more information on the "Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour," please visit the official websites of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Andy Frasco & The UN, and Dogs in a Pile.
Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour Dates
5/24 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony Summer Stage
5/25 - Westport, CT - Levitt Pavilion
5/26 - Utica, NY - Saranac Brewery
5/31 - Rochester, NY - Perinton Center Park Amphitheatre
Today, rising stars of Atlanta's indie-jam scene, Frute, are proud to announce the release of their latest studio single, "Emmeline." This captivating, ethereal track serves as a tantalizing taster for the band’s eagerly awaited upcoming EP, Frission scheduled for release this spring.
"Emmeline" spins a haunting tale of a mysterious and enigmatic female figure who lurks in the shadows. Mirroring its intriguing protagonist, the track weaves a tapestry of swirling synths and mystifying guitar riffs, creating an aura that is as perplexing as it is enticing. Recorded at Big Trouble Studio by renowned engineer T.J. Elias (Thievery Corporation, Grouplove) and mixed and mastered by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone (Tame Impala, MGMT, Paul Simon), the song is beautifully carried by the soulful and melodious voice of frontwoman Alo Ver.
Frission, Frute’s much-anticipated five-track EP, signifies a monumental leap forward for the group, both sonically and stylistically. The project effortlessly traverses genres, blending elements of early 2000s indie, '60s psychedelia, and world music over a contemporary pop and electronica-infused backdrop. The outcome is a potent project that offers a concise snapshot of a supremely talented collective with an uncanny knack for song craft and storytelling. Of particular excitement for the Frute faithful is the fact that each track on the EP holds the potential for boundless musical exploration when performed live.
Fresh off their headline-grabbing performance at Variety Playhouse, supporting Big Something's nationwide Headspace Tour, Frute is next set to take the stage at Crawfish for a Cause Presents: Mental Awakening, scheduled for April 5-6 in Atlanta. Additional tour dates and single releases will arrive in the coming weeks. For more information, please visit listentofrute.com.
Today, dynamic Baltimore funk quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong unveiled their latest single, "Feelin' Fine." The track, a vibrant and energetic offering, is the newest taste of the band's eagerly awaited studio album, Day In Time, arriving on April 26th (No Coincidence Records).
"Feelin' Fine" is a testament to the band's unique ability to radiate positivity through optimistic lyricism and unified melodic mastery. The track is driven by clean, infectious guitar riffs atop a toe-tapping rhythm section, effortlessly converging at an atmospheric and powerful chorus.
Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist "Scrambled Greg" Ormont shares the band’s intentions behind the track: "More than anything, we hope this song is as uplifting for others as it is for us. There were many inspirations for “Feelin’ Fine,” but now that it’s out there, it’s really up to the listener to decide what it means. That’s the beauty of music, it can be anything you want it to be. No matter your interpretation, we hope this song brings a smile to your face."
Ormont further elaborates on the creative process, "I sent a rough demo to the band and they took it and ran with it. It’s so fun watching a seedling of an idea turn into a team project and ultimately a crowd sing-along. When we play our songs live, we always remember each one’s journey, and when we see them resonate with others, it makes that experience all the sweeter.”
The anticipation for Day In Time has been building steadily in 2024, and the release of "Feelin' Fine" follows previously debuted singles “Day In Time” and “Alright Tonight.”
The single arrives on the heels of a successful fifteen-show run that saw the band sell out Port Chester, NY’s historic Capitol Theatre and Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse, among others. The band returns to the road May 3rd and 4th at Harrisburg, PA’s XL Live before departing on “Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour” alongside buzzing acts Andy Frasco and The U.N. and Dogs in a Pile in late May.
For more information on Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, including tour dates and ticket availability, please visit their official website here.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong 2024 Tour Dates
5/3 - Harrisburg, PA - XL Live %
5/4 - Harrisburg, PA - XL Live ^
5/24 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony Summer Stage
5/25 - Westport, CT - Levitt Pavilion
5/26 - Utica, NY - Saranac Brewery
5/31 - Rochester, NY - Perinton Center Park Amphitheater
6/01 - Columbus, OH - Kemba Live
6/02 - Newport, KY - Megacorp Pavilion
6/07 - Kalamazoo, MI - Bell's Brewery
6/6-8 - Yuba, WI - Bonfire Music & Arts Festival
6/14-15 - Swanzey, NH - Northlands Music & Arts Festival
Building on the success of previous years, Northlands Music & Arts Festival is excited to unveil the daily music lineups for its 2024 edition. Renowned for its authenticity and vibrant community, Northlands continues to provide an unforgettable experience for music and art lovers.
The festival begins on Thursday, June 13th with performances accessible exclusively to patrons with camping passes + early access passes. Setting the stage for a weekend of diverse musical experiences are Brass Queens, Jatoba, and Tand, alongside with special silent disco sets from Space Bacon and Doey Joey.
Friday's schedule boasts performances from Goose, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Spafford, Sierra Hull, Big Something, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Magic Beans, and The Psycodelics. The Campground Stage, offering a busy schedule and a more intimate setting, will feature Annie in the Water, Hayley Jane, Jatoba, Jelly, Kendall Street Company, and a late night silent disco set with Escaper.
Saturday also brings a powerful lineup with highly anticipated sets from Greensky Bluegrass, Moe., Eric Krasno & Friends, Mihali, Dopapod, TAUK, Super Sonic Shorties, and Cool Cool Cool. The Campground Stage will host Bearly Dead, Coyote Island, Jatoba, Leon Trout and a late night silent Dizgo set.
Kanika Moore will lend her talents as Artist at Large throughout the weekend. Known for igniting stages with her powerful, soulful vocals, Moore will take the stage with a handful of bands on Friday and Saturday. Nikki Glaspie, Natalie Cressman and Jennifer Hartswick will all also be performing with various bands on Saturday.
Festival co-founder Seth McNally shares, "This year's lineup reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a rich, diverse musical experience. We're thrilled to see the Northlands community continue to grow and connect, and we’re excited to be immersed in the magic this year's festival will bring."
Single Day tickets are now available, with limited quantities remaining. For more information, and to purchase tickets please visit www.northlandslive.com.
Connecticut-based indie-jam quintet Goose is thrilled to announce their return to Port Chester, NY’s legendary venue, The Capitol Theatre, for four performances April 7th - 10th, 2024. These shows will mark the highly anticipated live debut of the Goose’s newest addition, drummer Cotter Ellis.
In February, Goose introduced Ellis as their new drummer, simultaneously releasing Ted Tapes 2024, an album comprising instrumental improvisations recorded during Ellis's audition process. These sessions have given fans an exciting taste of the fresh energy and creative dynamism Ellis brings to the band.
Last week, Goose surprised their faithful and rapidly expanding fan base with the premiere of Chateau Sessions pt I on their YouTube channel. This hour-and-forty-five-minute video, captured in-studio with two moving cameras, offered fans a sneak peek at the new lineup performing a handful of catalog staples and fan-favorites. Praised by Jambase as “impressive…standout takes on classic songs,” the video has already amassed over 100,000 views on YouTube alone.
Following the success of the first video, the band released Chateau Sessions pt II last night. This second installment, running nearly 75 minutes in length, continues to showcase the unique chemistry between the band members and their new drummer. Audio versions of Chateau Sessions Parts I and II are now available for streaming or purchase via the band's Bandcamp and Nugs.net pages.
With tickets to all previously announced tour dates in high demand, the band is working diligently to eliminate the secondary market and to ensure concert tickets end up in the hands of fans. As such, there will be no general on-sale for The Capitol Theatre shows. Instead, tickets will be made available exclusively via a lottery request system. The request period starts today, March 12th at 12 pm ET, and ends on Saturday, March 16th at 5 pm ET. Lottery winners will be notified and charged for their tickets no later than the evening of Tuesday, March 19th. Following the end of the lottery request period and prior to emails going out to lottery winners, team Goose will examine every entry for suspicious activity and cancel entries from known scalpers.
For more information on Goose's upcoming shows, remaining ticket availability, and to enter the Capitol Theatre ticket lottery, please visit www.goosetheband.com.
GOOSE - TOUR 2024
APRIL
7-10 – Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre
MAY
24-26 – Chillicothe, IL - Summer Camp Presents Solshine: A Music & Arts Reverie †
JUNE
4 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
5 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
7 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
8 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
10 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse
11 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland
12 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
14 – Swanzey, NH – Northlands Music & Arts Festival (Two Sets) †
15 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC
16 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion
18 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
20 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
21 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
22 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
23 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Nationally acclaimed funk sensation Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, currently soaring through a busy 2024, will traverse Missouri in June for two additional tour dates. The funky flock is set to bring their radiant positivity and electrifying live performance to recordBar in Kansas City, MO on June 5th and Delmar Hall in St. Louis, MO on June 6th.
The new additions to the touring schedule arrive amidst a jam-packed spring and summer for the funky foursome, highlighted by the forthcoming release of their seventh studio album, Day In Time, on April 26th. Heralded by a trio of recently released singles: “Feelin’ Fine,” “Day in Time,” and “Alright Tonight,” the album has sparked palpable excitement through Pigeons’ nationwide fanbase.
Early May will see PPPP kick off a series of tour dates with a massive doubleheader at Harrisburg, PA’s XL Live, presented by their beloved festival, Domefest. The annual multi-day spectacle is on hold in 2024, but will return bigger and better next year at a new venue. This spring will also see the band embark on the eight-show "Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour" alongside Andy Frasco and the U.N. and Dogs in a Pile, followed by appearances at Northlands Music and Arts Festival (6/14-15), Bonfire Music & Arts Festival (6/6-6/8), and more.
Tickets for the Kansas City and St. Louis shows will be available via Seated presale, beginning Tuesday, March 19 at 12:00 pm CT with the password 'FLOCK.' Venue presales begin on Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 am CT, followed by public on sale on Friday, March 22 at 10:00 am CT.
For more information on tour dates, tickets, and the Day In Time, please visit Pigeons’ official website here.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong 2024 Tour Dates
5/3 - Harrisburg, PA - XL Live %
5/4 - Harrisburg, PA - XL Live ^
5/24 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony Summer Stage
5/25 - Westport, CT - Levitt Pavilion
5/26 - Utica, NY - Saranac Brewery
5/31 - Rochester, NY - Perinton Center Park Amphitheater
6/01 - Columbus, OH - Kemba Live
6/02 - Newport, KY - Megacorp Pavilion
6/5 - Kansas City, MO - recordBAR
6/6 - St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall
6/07 - Kalamazoo, MI - Bell's Brewery
6/6-8 - Yuba, WI - Bonfire Music & Arts Festival
6/14-15 - Swanzey, NH - Northlands Music & Arts Festival
Vibrant funk masters, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, introduce a fresh wave of euphoric sound with their brand-new single "My Own Way." The single exemplifies yet another creative leap forward for the band, blending profound lyrical introspection with serious musicianship.
Released today, "My Own Way" serves as a compelling preview to the band's much-anticipated seventh studio album, Day In Time, set to electrify the airwaves on April 26, 2024.
This latest single encapsulates the enduring spirit of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s signature sound, with swirling guitars and infectious rhythms that invite music lovers to groove along. Frontman “Scrambled Greg” Ormont endows the track with purpose, highlighting the resiliency that lives within us all, stating, “No one’s perfect, we all make mistakes. The real question is, ‘are you going to let your past bring down your future?’”
As the members of Maryland's own psychedelic sonic force evolve both personally and musically, “My Own Way” teases what is set to be a deeply cohesive album. Describable as snapshots of a longstanding career that has seen the band seize countless hallmark moments while amassing a devoted following known as “The Flock,” a driving force behind this latest creative surge is collective collaboration.
“Musically, we all chipped in on this one,” shares Greg. “We recently started sharing songs with each other digitally and it has resulted in tons of new ideas. This one started with a rough draft of mine, which Jeremy loved and helped craft into something more rich and nuanced. I’m always excited to hear everyone’s contributions, I truly believe our songs are better when all four of us have our fingerprints on them.”
The dynamic quartet has built a reputation for transcendent live shows, which has paved the way for a bustling spring and summer touring schedule. Fans can look forward to the high-octane "Pigeons Frasco Dogs" tour, featuring Andy Frasco and the U.N. and Dogs in a Pile, followed by a string of major festival appearances across the country.
Canada's Surf Hat invites listeners to ride the wave of “cold water psych-surf,” sharing their latest album, Surf Hat Ranch, today. The ten-track anthology is a cohesive, kaleidoscopic odyssey, layered with sonic textures and lyrical depth, inviting listeners to a sonic landscape as expansive as the sweeping views that inspire Surf Hat's music.
Formed amidst the rugged beauty of Canada's northwest, Surf Hat combines Adam Ravalia's groovy basslines with Jon Allan's resonant vocals and shimmering guitar play, layered over Evan Camm's rhythmic drum patterns and lyrical themes. Presented visually with Camm’s keen eye for aesthetics, the band is a trio that not only crafts music but weaves auditory journeys.
Their new album single, "Ghost Story," is already riding a high wave of buzz with nearly 120,000 views on Instagram in under a month. Through the tracks, the band navigates musings on life and love, stitching ballads with threads of heartfelt familiarity. By the final track, each tune on the album feels like an old friend.
In a decade-long bond forged in the crucible of Canadian music scenes, Adam and Jon discovered a shared creative spark which later ignited upon meeting Evan. The band's organic synergy is as unmistakable as the Squamish vistas that backdrop their minimalist videos, now a hallmark visual style contributing to their Instagram-born acclaim.
Surf Hat is no stranger to the scene, with a history of 'micro-tours' punctuating their past and now, looming plans to bring their sonic blend to the US, aimed for the latter half of 2024.
With influences spanning from Allah-Las to Talking Heads, they pay homage while charting their path, showcasing a sound etched with the signature of their musical forebears yet distinctly their own.
Friendship and artistic reliance are twin tenets grounding Surf Hat. According to Evan, "We don’t choose to write the songs, they write themselves,” a testament to the natural flow of their creative process. “When you feed the machine a little harder, more comes out” – indicating their work ethic brimming with a penchant for creative exploration.
For a fresh-audio adventure, Surf Hat Ranch promises an escapade into the passionate peaks and soulful valleys of Surf Hat's continuously evolving soundscape. The album is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Following the overwhelming demand for the first leg of the "Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour," Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Andy Frasco & The UN, and Dogs in a Pile are thrilled to announce an extension of their joint tour into the late summer. This next phase brings the powerhouse trio to additional iconic venues across the United States, promising more nights of unforgettable performances.
The second leg of the tour will kick off on August 23, 2024, at The Caverns in Pelham, TN, known for its breathtaking underground concert experience. From there, the tour will weave through the South, making a stop at Birmingham's Avondale Brewing Company before heading to the East Coast for a spectacular night at Pier 17 in New York, NY. The journey continues up north to Thompson's Point in Portland, ME, and then back down to Roseland, VA, at Devil's Backbone, before concluding with a grand finale at The Fillmore in Charlotte, NC, on September 7, 2024.
Each concert promises an evening of high-energy performances, with each band delivering their signature sounds, alongside collaborations that will make the "Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour" a must-see event.
Tickets for the newly announced dates will go on sale on Friday, March 29, at 10 a.m. local time. VIP and Seated Artist Presale tickets will be available from Wednesday, March 27, at 12 p.m. local time until Thursday, March 28, at 10 p.m. local time with password: SUMMER24. Venue presales will take place on Thursday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time.
The exclusive VIP package for the extended tour includes all the perks of the initial run, ensuring fans have the opportunity to experience these performances in a truly unforgettable way.
For more information on the "Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour," please visit the official websites of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Andy Frasco & The UN, and Dogs in a Pile.
Pigeons Frasco Dogs Tour Dates
5/24 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony Summer Stage
5/25 - Westport, CT - Levitt Pavilion
5/26 - Utica, NY - Saranac Brewery
5/31 - Rochester, NY - Perinton Center Park Amphitheater
Longstanding Baltimore jam quartet Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will cap off the summer captivating audiences with their psychedelic blend of high-energy funk and improvisational excellence. The groove-inspired touring veterans, currently celebrating their fifteenth year as a band, will make stops at Athens, GA’s Georgia Theatre, Charleston, SC’s Pour House (two shows), and Fayetteville, WV’s The Outpost - New River Gorge.
PPPP is currently in the midst of a busy 2024 highlighted by the forthcoming release of their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Day In Time, scheduled for release on April 26th. Thus far, the band has unveiled four gripping singles that exemplify their quest to broaden the boundaries of modern funk music.
Following the release of Day in Time, set to release on April 26, 2024, the band will launch into a jam-packed spring/summer, one that begins with a pair of performances at Harrisburg, PA’s XL Live. PPPP will then embark on a summerlong fourteen-show tour alongside buzzing counterparts Andy Frasco and the U.N. and Dogs in a Pile, with a handful of solo headlining dates interspersed throughout the schedule. The funky foursome will also take the stage at several acclaimed festivals including Northlands Music and Arts Festival, Jeezum Crow Festival, Gambler’s Run Music Festival, Bender Jamboree, and Oceans Calling.
Ticket sales for the southeast run begin via a Seated Artist Presale, running Tuesday, April 16th at 12 PM ET through Thursday, April 18th at 10 PM ET (password: FLOCK). Venue presales run Thursday, April 18th from 10 AM to 10 PM ET, followed by a public on sale on Friday, April 19th at 10 AM ET. Regular tickets and VIP packages are available for all non-festival performances.
For more information on tour dates, tickets, and the Day In Time, please visit Pigeons’ official website here.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong 2024 Tour Dates
5/3 - Harrisburg, PA - XL Live %
5/4 - Harrisburg, PA - XL Live ^
5/24 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony Summer Stage
5/25 - Westport, CT - Levitt Pavilion
5/26 - Utica, NY - Saranac Brewery
5/31 - Rochester, NY - Perinton Center Park Amphitheater
6/01 - Columbus, OH - Kemba Live
6/02 - Newport, KY - Megacorp Pavilion
6/5 - Kansas City, MO - recordBAR
6/6 - St. Louis, MO - Delmar Hall
6/07 - Kalamazoo, MI - Bell's Brewery
6/6-8 - Yuba, WI - Bonfire Music & Arts Festival
6/14-15 - Swanzey, NH - Northlands Music & Arts Festival
8/22 - Athens, GA - Georgia Theater
8/23-24 - Pelham, TN - The Caverns
8/25 - Birmingham, AL - Avondale Brewing Company
8/27-28 - Charleston, SC - Pour House
8/31 - New York, NY - Pier 17
9/1 - Portland, ME - Thompson's Point
9/5 - Fayetteville, WV - The Outpost - New River Gorge
Night two saw Goose visit the pool deck stage for another late-night soiree. After opening with their 2019 tropical-themed single, “Butter Rum,” the band launched into a funky rendition of “Hot Tea,” before performing their take on Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Green River,” last time played in Mexico and Dead and Company’s Playing in the Sand. After a slow and melodic take on “All I Need,” the band segued into the reggae-tinged track “Echo of a Rose” before diving into Bruce Hornsby’s “The Way it Is.” “Jive I,” “Indian River” and Bobby Blue Bland’s “Boogie on Reggae Woman” closed the set.
