Tue, 05/16/2017 - 10:27 am

Today, Aqueous announce the release of a new live album, Element Pt. I, out now. Featuring highlights from the band’s Spring 2017 tour, the collection is the first installment of an ongoing live series. For this release, the band went directly to their fans and cataloged personal highlights to figure out which jams and song versions were worthy of inclusion. According to Aqueous guitarist, Mike Gantzer, “When we're in the studio we tend to focus deeply on song structure, composition, lyrical content/depth etc, but for the live release, we wanted to put a spotlight on some of the longer and more exploratory improvisations that we'll do within songs when we perform them live.”

The track listing of Element Pt. I spans across the diverse and ever-growing catalog of Aqueous, including a version of previously unreleased track, “Second Sight,” a song only recently added into live rotation. The version of “Aldehyde” chosen for the new live release features saxophonist Nick Gerlach, a special treat for a band who rarely performs onstage with a horn section. The compilation concludes with fan-favorite, “Kitty Chaser (Explosions),” from 2014’s Cycles, chosen for it’s deep explorative improv section. Each track featured on the record was recorded at a different stop along the tour: “The Median” (Lawrence, KS), “Second Sight” (Portland, ME), “Aldehyde” (Denver, CO), “Warren In The Window” (Omaha, NE), “Staring Into The Sun” (Columbus, OH) and “Kitty Chaser” (Morgantown, WV).

Hailing from Buffalo, NY, Aqueous continues to expand their national touring schedule alongside some of the top acts in live music. The band was formed in 2007 by members Mike Gantzer (Guitar/Vocals), David Loss (Guitar/Keys/Vocals) and Evan McPhaden (Bass) bringing the last piece of their puzzle, Rob Houk (Drums/Vocals), on during later years. This summer, Aqueous will accompany Umphrey’s McGee on the road for a few dates, as well as make appearances at Summer Camp Music Festival, Peach Music Festival and the inaugural Canyon Jam.

AQUEOUS Tour Dates

5/18 - Bedford, PA - Domefest
5/19 - Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Pavilion *
5/20 - Terra Alta, WV - Domefest
5/25 - Chillicothe, IL - Summer Camp Music Festival
5/26 - Chillicothe, IL - Summer Camp Music Festival
5/28 - Clarks Grove, MN - Revival Music Festival
6/8 - Stephentown, NY - Disc Jam Music Festival
6/15 - Artemas, PA - Mad Tea Party Jam
6/29 - Eureka Springs, AR - Highberry Music Festival
7/2 - Chicago, IL - Live on Lincoln
7/7 - New York, NY - Central Park SummerStage NYC *
7/9 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony Summer Stage *
7/15 - Buffalo, NY - Cobblestone Live
7/16 - Buffalo, NY - Cobblestone Live
7/20 - Cascade, WV - Deep Roots Mountain Revival
7/28 - Burlington, VT - Tumble Down
8/11 - Raleigh, NC - Red Hat Amphitheater *
8/12 - Scranton, PA - Peach Music Festival
8/17 - Pittsboro, NC - The BIG What?
9/9 - Bellvue, CO - Canyon Jam

* w/ Umphrey’s McGee

Thu, 06/01/2017 - 4:37 pm

The upcoming Phish Baker’s Dozen run at Madison Square Garden is destined to go down as a truly monumental run, making New York City the place to be mid-summer. As the inevitable late-night show announcements pour in, you can add this one to your must-attend list. Chris Robinson Brotherhood guitarist Neal Casal is bringing his marveled Circles Around The Sun project to the Gramercy Theater on Saturday, July 22nd.

The history of the group is beyond fitting, as the band’s first introduction was at the Grateful Dead’s 50th Anniversary Fare Thee Well shows. Casal, the frequent Phil Lesh & Friends collaborator, was tapped to create the setbreak music, eventually giving birth to a band that would fittingly be called Circles Around The Sun. The psychedelic rock grooves that Casal, along with the help of keyboardist Adam MacDougall, bassist Dan Horne, and drummer Mark Levy create will be the perfect concoction to help fans “Hallucinate a Solution” late into the night.

Tickets are now on sale here.

Wed, 06/07/2017 - 1:30 pm

This summer, Aqueous will join Umphrey's McGee on several high-profile shows, including a very special performance at Central Park's SummerStage on July 7th, 2017, featuring one set of Aqueous and two full sets from Umphrey’s. Today, Aqueous are pleased to announce that immediately following the SummerStage performance, they will host their very own headlining show at the Highline Ballroom in NYC.

For their late-night headline performance, the band will be joined by guitar master, Jake Cinninger, and keyboard wizard, Joel Cummins, of Umphrey’s McGee. Tickets are on-sale now and can be purchased here.

Hailing from Buffalo, NY, Aqueous continues to expand their national touring schedule alongside some of the top acts in live music. The band was formed in 2007 by membersMike Gantzer (Guitar/Vocals), David Loss (Guitar/Keys/Vocals) and Evan McPhaden(Bass) bringing the last piece of their puzzle, Rob Houk (Drums/Vocals), on during later years. This past Memorial Day Weekend, Aqueous made a breakout performance at Summer Camp Music Festival, and the band is billed to play both Peach Music Festival and the inaugural Canyon Jam, later this summer. Aqueous just released a live record entitled,Element Pt. I. Streams and downloads of the record are available for review upon request.


– SHOW INFO –
Official Umphrey's McGee After Party: Aqueous w/ special guests Joel Cummins & Jake Cinninger
When: Friday, July 7th
Venue: Highline Ballroom – 431 W 16th St, New York, NY 10011
Ages: All Ages
Price: $15.00 adv / $20 dos (purchase tickets here)
Time: Doors at 11:00 PM

Tue, 06/13/2017 - 3:41 pm

The quartet coming in hot this year is Spafford, and today they announce their Fall 2017 national headline tour dates. 34 of them, to be exact. Stops on the upcoming tour include, two nights at Asheville Music Hall in Asheville, NC, two nights in Denver, CO — including a special VIP-only performance — their first headline play at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY and an appearance at Suwanee Hulaween in Live Oak, FL. A full list of dates can be found below.

Fans are in for a real treat on this coming tour, as each club date will include two jam-packed sets of music. The Colorado run also promises to be something extraordinary. In partnership with CID Entertainment, Spafford are excited to offer their fans an "All In" VIP Experience. This limited-run ticket includes admission to the Ogden Theatre on Thursday 11/9, alongside an intimate VIP-only performance at the new Globe Hall in Denver, CO on Saturday, 11/11. The "All In" ticket price also features: a Meet & Greet/Photo Opportunity with Spafford, access to the Ogden Theatre soundcheck on 11/9, a limited edition event poster signed by the band, one exclusive Spafford merchandise gift, a high-quality download of soundboard audio from each night and on-site concert hosts.

General on sale for all dates is this Friday, June 16th, with most tickets available for purchase beginning at 11AM local time. Exceptions to this general on-sale time include: 9/30 Brooklyn Bowl at 10AM EST, 10/3 at Higher Ground Showcase Lounge at 10AM EST and 11/9 at Ogden Theatre at 10AM MST. For most dates, there will be a limited allotment of tickets available via a Songkick fan club presale taking place on Wednesday, June 14th at 11 AM local time. Please visit the band's website for additional information on specific dates.

Tour Dates

Wed. 9/27 - Charlottesville, VA - The Southern
Thurs. 9/28 - Baltimore, MD - The 8X10
Fri. 9/29 - Philadelphia, PA - The Foundry @ The Fillmore
Sat. 9/30 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl +
Sun. 10/1 - Ithaca, NY - The Haunt
Tues. 10/3 - South Burlington, VT - Higher Ground Showcase Lounge +
Wed. 10/4 - Hamden, CT - The Ballroom at The Outer Space
Thurs. 10/5 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall
Fri. 10/6 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair
Sat. 10/7 - Portland, ME - Port City Music Hall
Sun. 10/8 - Albany, NY - Lucky Strike Social
Wed. 10/11 - State College, PA - State Theatre
Thurs. 10/19 - Columbia, MO - Rose Music Hall
Fri. 10/20 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
Sat. 10/21 - Asheville, NC - Asheville Music Hall
Sun. 10/22 - Asheville, NC - Asheville Music Hall
Tues. 10/24 - Charlotte, NC - Visulite Theatre
Wed. 10/25 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
Thurs. 10/26 - Live Oak, FL - Suwannee Hulaween
Fri. 10/27 - Live Oak, FL - Suwannee Hulaween
Tues. 10/31 - New Orleans, LA - Parish @ House of Blues
Thurs. 11/2 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
Fri. 11/3 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall Upstairs
Sat. 11/4 - Austin, TX - Antone's Night Club
Sun. 11/5 - Dallas, TX - HoB Cambridge Room
Tues. 11/7 - Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck
Wed. 11/8 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room
Thurs. 11/9 - Denver - CO - Ogden Theatre +
Sat. 11/11 - Denver, CO - Globe Hall *
Tues. 11/14 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe
Wed. 11/15 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
Thurs. 11/16 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
Fri. 11/17 - Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom
Sat. 11/18 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater
 
+ notes dates w/ variable on-sale time
* notes special VIP “All In” date, tickets not available separately

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 3:54 pm

Today, Aqueous are excited to announce their 2017 headlining fall tour, including dates in Madison, Charleston, Nashville, Cleveland and Chicago. A full list of upcoming dates can be found below and more information on specific dates is available via the band's website.

This upcoming tour will see the band play two sets on most club dates, which gives the four-piece ample time to improvise and stretch out their songs. Guitarist and vocalist Mike Gantzer enthusiastically shares, "We have really been itching to get the opportunity to have all the time we need to dive into jams as deeply as we'd like and to continue to diversify and get creative with our setlist writing too!” Additionally, Relix Magazine applauds their live show, writing, "the band concentrates on making each live performance in your face, yet light-hearted—explosive guitar pyrotechnics often find their way into surprise covers of songs from artists ranging from Will Smith to Slayer."

After several high-profile support slots—including the legendary SummerStage in NYC's Central Park and The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ—along the Umphrey's McGee Summer Tour, Aqueous is  excited to step out on their own headline tour this fall. The Buffalo-based band was formed in 2007 by members Mike Gantzer (Guitar/Vocals), David Loss (Guitar/Keys/Vocals) and Evan McPhaden (Bass), bringing the last piece of their puzzle, Rob Houk (Drums/Vocals), on during later years. The four-piece was recently joined onstage at the Highline Ballroom by Jake Cinninger and Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee during their own headline after-party show, and will accompany the band on a handful of upcoming dates later this summer.

Tickets for the recently announced Fall 2017 dates are on sale today, July 12th, starting at 10AM local time. Be sure to visit the band's website for more information. Their recently released their live record, Element Pt. I, which complies fan-selected cuts from their 2017 Spring tour is also available for review upon request.

AQUEOUS Tour Dates

7/15 & 7/16 - Buffalo, NY - Cobblestone Live
7/20 - Morgantown, WV - Deep Roots Mountain Revival
7/28 - Burlington, VT - Tumble Down
8/11 - Raleigh, NC - Red Hat Amphitheater *
8/12 - Scranton, PA - Peach Music Festival
8/18 - Rehoboth, DE - Dogfish Head Brewery
8/19 - Pittsboro, NC - The BIG What?
8/ 25 - Sherman, NY - Night Lights Music Festival
8/31 - Kansas City, MO - KCCrossroads *
9/1 & 9/2 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant *
9/7 - Steamboat Springs, CO - Schmiggity's
9/9 -  Bellvue, CO - Canyon Jam Mishawaka Amphitheater
9/12 - Iowa City, IA - Gabe's
9/13 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th St Entry
9/14 - Madison, WI - The Frequency
9/15 - Menasha, WI - The Source Public House
9/16 - Indianapolis, IN - Mousetrap
9/22 & 9/23 - Thornville, OH - Resonance Music & Arts Festival
9/30 - Canton, NY - Java Barn
10/24 - Wilmington, NC - Calico Room        
10/25 - Raleigh, NC - The Pour House    
10/26 - Charleston, SC - Charleston Pour House        
10/27 - 10/29 - Live Oak, FL - Suwannee Hulaween
10/31 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco    
11/1 - Nashville, TN - High Watt    
11/2 - Asheville, NC - Asheville Music Hall    
11/3 - Covington, KY - Octave    
11/4 - Morgantown, WV - 123 Pleasant Street    
11/15 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom        
11/16 - Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall    
11/17 - Kalamazoo, MI - Bell's Eccentric Café    
11/18 - Ferndale, MI - Otus Supply

* dates w/ Umphrey's McGee

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 6:38 am

After two successfully sold out years, the annual Brooklyn Comes Alive festival will return for it's third year, to the heart of Williamsburg for two full days of unique supergroups, special tribute sets, and once in a lifetime collaborations featuring members of Umphrey's McGee, moe., The Disco Biscuits, The String Cheese Incident, Trey Anastasio Band, and so many more. Taking place September 23 - 24, the event will span three of Brooklyn’s premier venues—Brooklyn Bowl, The Hall at MP, and Music Hall of Williamsburg—all within a 10 minute walking radius.

Two days means twice as many special sets, with a massive roster of talent drawing from funk, jam, electronic, afrobeat, bluegrass, jazz, reggae, drum and bass, pop, rock and roll and more. Iconic legends such as John Scofield, George Porter Jr., Cyril Neville, DJ Premier, Johnny Vidacovich and Henry Butler join members of nationally-touring bands such as Grammy-award-winning Snarky Puppy, The Meters, Primus, Soulive, Lettuce, The Motet, Lotus, Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Yonder Mountain String Band, The String Cheese Incident, The Russ Liquid Test, Sunsquabi, Pendulum, Destroid, The Crystal Method, Midnight North, Aqueous, Kung Fu, Electric Beethoven, and more, making this the most eclectic Brooklyn Comes Alive to date. The full lineup can be viewed here and can be found below.

Inspired by the vibrant musical communities of Brooklyn and New Orleans, this unique event puts the focus on the artists, bringing over 100 musicians together to see their passion projects come to life, honor their musical heroes, and improvise with their friends and peers. The event pushes the boundaries of a traditional music festival model and creates an unprecedented experience for fans. Supergroup formations and special tribute sets will be announced in the coming weeks.

Purchasing a ticket to Brooklyn Comes Alive grants you access to all three venues: Brooklyn Bowl, Music Hall of Williamsburg, and The Hall at MP. Wristband-holders may come and go amongst the venues throughout the event, creating an indoor music festival feeling all within the heart of Williamsburg. Music starts at noon with a special brunch and goes until the wee hours of the morning. This year's Brooklyn Comes Alive also offers a heightened VIP experience, which includes an exclusive, limited edition VIP poster designed by AJ Masthay. More info on that can be found here.

Those coming in from out of town are encouraged to book a hotel room through Curadora, a service that curates experiences catered to concert-goers at affordable rates.

Tue, 07/18/2017 - 10:10 am

Last week, Brooklyn Comes Alive announced a massive artist lineup, with over 100 artists slated to perform 35+ sets of music over two days in the heart of Williamsburg. Today, the festival is proud to announce the first of many unique collaborative set—"The Road Goes On Forever: Celebrating The Music Of The Allman Brothers Band," a star-studded tribute bringing together members of some of the biggest bands in improvisational music to pay homage to the earth-shattering impact of the music of the Allman Brothers Band.

This all-star collaboration will feature Al Schnier and Vinnie Amico of moe.; Joel Cummins and Kris Meyers of Umphrey's McGee; Scott Sharrard and Brett Bass of Gregg Allman Band; and Nate Werth of Snarky Puppy. Special guests will also appear throughout the set, including New York guitar prodigy and Broadway star, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, who was mentored by both late greats Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks.

When asked what the Allman Brothers mean to him, moe.’s Al Schnier stated:

"The Allman Brothers “At Fillmore East” changed the landscape of live rock music, & particularly the place of the guitar in an improvisational ensemble forever more.  They somehow blended these very American elements of Jazz, Blues, & Soul into something uniquely theirs, yet timeless all the same. And that album, their sound became part of my DNA at an early age. To this day, the twin guitar combo in moe. would not be what it is if not for the path forged by Duane Allman & Dickey Betts."

Joel Cummins, keyboardist extraordinaire for Umphrey’s McGee, was equally effusive about the Allman Brothers, explaining:

"The Allman Brothers are one of rock n roll’s most seminal bands in history, forging a path for many musicians today that have followed in their footsteps. As a keyboardist myself, Gregg Allman & Chuck Leavell‘s masterful work on organ & piano influenced the way I approach music. It will be an honor to pay tribute to a group of musicians Umphrey’s McGee loves and respects so much."

Finally, Scott Sharrard had some touching words to share about his mentor and former bandmate, Gregg Allman. Sharrard was the musical director for the final eight years of the Gregg Allman Band, and also was a frequent collaborator of Allman’s in his later years, helping him to write new music and to shape his live show. Scott will serve as musical director for The Road Goes On Forever, and he had this to say about this set at Brooklyn Comes Alive:

"What Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks did was rain truth daggers of love and unity in every salvo of sound from the stage. One true note can slice into every heart. I believe this was their goal every time that they took the stage, I never saw them miss. It will be a pleasure to honor these founding members of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Alongside some friends, both old and new, we will do our best to “hit the note” at Brooklyn Comes Alive."

More Info on Brooklyn Comes Alive 2017:

After two successfully sold out years, the annual Brooklyn Comes Alive festival will return for two full days of unique supergroups, special tribute sets, and once in a lifetime collaborations. This year, the event expands into two days, taking place September 23 - 24, at three of Brooklyn’s premier venues—Brooklyn Bowl, The Hall at MP, and Music Hall of Williamsburg—all within a 10 minute walking radius.

Two days means twice as many special sets, with a massive roster of talent drawing from funk, jam, electronic, afrobeat, bluegrass, jazz, reggae, drum and bass, pop, rock and roll and more. Iconic legends such as John Scofield, George Porter Jr., Cyril Neville, DJ Premier, Johnny Vidacovich and Henry Butler join members of nationally-touring bands such as Grammy-award-winning Snarky Puppy, The Meters, Primus, Soulive, Lettuce, The Motet, Lotus, Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Yonder Mountain String Band, The String Cheese Incident, The Russ Liquid Test, Sunsquabi, Pendulum, Destroid, The Crystal Method, Midnight North, Aqueous, Kung Fu, Electric Beethoven, and more, making this the most eclectic Brooklyn Comes Alive to date. The full lineup can be viewed here and can be found below.

Inspired by the vibrant musical communities of Brooklyn and New Orleans, this unique event puts the focus on the artists, bringing over 100 musicians together to see their passion projects come to life, honor their musical heroes, and improvise with their friends and peers. The event pushes the boundaries of a traditional music festival model and creates an unprecedented experience for fans.

Purchasing a ticket to Brooklyn Comes Alive grants you access to all three venues: Brooklyn Bowl, Music Hall of Williamsburg, and The Hall at MP. Wristband-holders may come and go amongst the venues throughout the event, creating an indoor music festival feeling all within the heart of Williamsburg.

To find out more about ticketing, VIP options, and lodging, head to the festival website.

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 10:08 am

The latest collaboration for the coming Brooklyn Comes Alive features members from two prominent bands out of Buffalo, NY. At this year's festival, members from moe. — one of the scene's most well known and respected acts — will join members of one the hottest up-and-coming bands on the scene today, Aqueous. This collaboration, known as moe.queous, will include a set of moe. songs, Aqueous songs, and choice covers, which can only be experienced at Brooklyn Comes Alive.

In the early 90's, moe. rose from a local Buffalo-based band to a nationally touring powerhouse. Their influence on the music scene of Buffalo, NY continues to this day, inspiring the next generation of jam bands growing out of New York state. 

Having grown up in and around Buffalo in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, upstart jam band Aqueous have clearly been influenced by moe., and the city’s vibrant music scene. The young band has crafted a unique, groove-oriented progressive rock sound, with their dual-guitar attack, ambitious songwriting, and playful lyrics. Now, Mike Gantzer, Dave Loss, Evan McPhaden, and Rob Houk of Aqueous will join forces with moe.’s Al Schnier and Vinnie Amico for a single set, taking place only at Brooklyn Comes Alive.

Mike Gantzer had this to say about playing with Al and Vinnie from moe.:

“It’s an absolute honor to get the opportunity to share the stage with some of the moe. guys! Some of Aqueous’ most formative moments when we were young and aspiring/impressionable musicians were seeing moe. shows, and moe.down was actually our first ever festival that we attended growing up. We’ve always looked up to those guys, and the Buffalo connection we share makes it that much more special, so in summation, we’re incredibly psyched!”

Today's announcement marks the festival's fourth collaborative unveiling. Previously, Brooklyn Comes Alive has shared lineups for their sets: “The Road Goes On Forever: Celebrating The Music Of The Allman Brothers Band”, A Tribute To Jamiroquai and Eric Krasno & Friends, with more to come. Tickets and additional information are now available via the festival's website.

More Info on Brooklyn Comes Alive 2017:

After two successfully sold out years, the annual Brooklyn Comes Alive festival will return for two full days of unique supergroups, special tribute sets, and once in a lifetime collaborations. This year, the event expands into two days, taking place September 23 - 24, at three of Brooklyn’s premier venues—Brooklyn Bowl, The Hall at MP, and Music Hall of Williamsburg—all within a 10 minute walking radius.

Two days means twice as many special sets, with a massive roster of talent drawing from funk, jam, electronic, afrobeat, bluegrass, jazz, reggae, drum and bass, pop, rock and roll and more. Iconic legends such as John Scofield, George Porter Jr., Cyril Neville, DJ Premier, Johnny Vidacovich and Henry Butler join members of nationally-touring bands such as Grammy-award-winning Snarky Puppy, The Meters, Primus, Soulive, Lettuce, The Motet, Lotus, Railroad Earth, The Infamous Stringdusters, Yonder Mountain String Band, The String Cheese Incident, The Russ Liquid Test, Sunsquabi, Pendulum, Destroid, The Crystal Method, Midnight North, Aqueous, Kung Fu, Electric Beethoven, and more, making this the most eclectic Brooklyn Comes Alive to date. The full lineup can be viewed here and can be found below.

Inspired by the vibrant musical communities of Brooklyn and New Orleans, this unique event puts the focus on the artists, bringing over 100 musicians together to see their passion projects come to life, honor their musical heroes, and improvise with their friends and peers. The event pushes the boundaries of a traditional music festival model and creates an unprecedented experience for fans.

Purchasing a ticket to Brooklyn Comes Alive grants you access to all three venues: Brooklyn Bowl, Music Hall of Williamsburg, and The Hall at MP. Wristband-holders may come and go amongst the venues throughout the event, creating an indoor music festival feeling all within the heart of Williamsburg.

To find out more about ticketing, VIP options, and lodging, head to the festival website.

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 9:08 am

Today, Spafford announce the release of a new record, Abaculus: An Improvisational Experience, out now. Recorded in a single take at The Pound in Phoenix, AZ, this hour-long cut was entirely improvised, putting on wax what it means to be completely immersed in the moment, without expectation of what will come next. In the words of the band, "As a singular musician, one can only do so much. When we all come together, remove the ego, listen to each other, relax, and have fun, the end result knows no bounds."

Abaculus started on the hottest day of the summer in Phoenix, AZ. For Spafford, this summer has been a tireless grind, and after several uninspired rehearsals, the band took a day to themselves. What did they do on that day? As bassist Jordan Fairless shares, "We loaded up, went to the waterpark, and spent the day riding every possible ride in the park. It was a day of chili cheese dogs, lazy rivers, and a whole lot of laughter. It was the most fun we had been allowed all summer."

At a loss for the direction to head in at the following rehearsal, Spafford took a step back to return to their roots. They held this particular rehearsal as a jam session, which is something they've done before; one person starts with a simple phrase or melody and everyone else is required to listen and find their part. No verbal or visual communication is allowed. After a game of "Nose Goes" it was decided that guitarist Brian Moss would begin, and what came out of that day is now known as Abaculus.

After an hour of improvisation among band members — with alternating leads, melodies, and movements — the music came to a natural end. They all knew something special had just transpired, and Fairless felt compelled to mix and master the recording.

"Abaculus" is defined as, “a small tile of glass, marble, or other substance, of various colors, used in making ornamental patterns in mosaic pavements,” or in other words, small pieces part of a much larger work of art. The session resulting in Abaculus is an example of four musicians — namely Fairless, Moss, Red Johnson and Cameron Laforest — coming together and contributing their individual pieces to a much larger work of art.

Beginning today, Abaculus is available digitally via SpotifyiTunes and AppleMusic.

SPAFFORD Upcoming Tour Dates

8/10 - 8/13 - Scranton, PA - Peach Music Festival
9/2 - Chicago, IL - North Coast Music Festival
9/9 - Bellvue, CO - Canyon Jam
9/21 - 9/23 - Thornville, OH - Resonance Music Festival
9/27 - Charlottesville, VA - The Southern
9/28 - Baltimore, MD - The 8X10
9/29 - Philadelphia, PA - The Foundry @ The Fillmore
9/30 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
10/1 - Ithaca, NY - The Haunt
10/3 - South Burlington, VT - Higher Ground Showcase Lounge
10/4 - Hamden, CT - The Ballroom at The Outer Space
10/5 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall
10/6 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair
10/7 - Portland, ME - Port City Music Hall
10/8 - Albany, NY - Lucky Strike Social
10/11 - State College, PA - State Theatre
10/12 - Columbus, OH - A&R Music Bar
10/13 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird Nightclub
10/14 - Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig
10/15 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Pyramid Scheme
10/17 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre
10/19 - Columbia, MO - Rose Music Hall
10/20 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
10/21 & 10/22 - Asheville, NC - Asheville Music Hall
10/24 - Charlotte, NC - Visulite Theatre
10/25 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
10/27 - 10/29 - Live Oak, FL - Suwannee Hulaween
10/31 - New Orleans, LA - Parish @ House of Blues
11/2 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
11/3 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall Upstairs
11/4 - Austin, TX - Antone's Night Club
11/5 - Dallas, TX - HoB Cambridge Room
11/7 - Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck
11/8 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room
11/9 - Denver - CO - Ogden Theatre
11/11 - Denver, CO - Globe Hall *
11/14 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe
11/15 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
11/16 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
11/17 - Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom
11/18 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater
12/1 - 12/5 - Punta Cana, DR - Dominican Holidaze
 
* notes special VIP “All In” date, tickets not available separately

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 10:40 am

Today, Midwest heavyweights, Mungion, announce their 2017 headlining Fall tour schedule. The band will begin at the newly formed Globe Hall in Denver, CO, play dates throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Ohio, with several stops in their home state of Illinois, before heading East to take on Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusets, finally concluding their run in Vermont. These dates are in addition to their already scheduled appearances at Night Lights Music Festival, the inaugural Canyon Jam and Resonance Music and Arts Festival. Find a full schedule of upcoming dates below.

The 4-piece has been causing quite the stir since their 2015 inception, frequently selling out their hometown shows within hours. The band, which features Justin Reckamp (Guitar/Vocals), Joe Re (Keyboards/Vocals), Sean Carolan (Bass/Vocals) and Matt Kellen (Drums/Vocals), “are clearly influenced by Phish and Frank Zappa yet add their own signature sound to the mix” (JamBase). They have already toured with the likes of moe., Everyone Orchestra, Here Come The Mummies and Spafford, to name a few, and have played national festivals like Suwannee Hulaween and Summer Camp Music Festival. The News-Gazette praises the band’s, “stellar chops, inventive song structure, and the ability to pay homage to their influences without sounding dull or repetitive.”

Tickets for all newly announced dates are on sale beginning today at 12 noon EST. For information on specific dates, please visit the band's website.

MUNGION Tour Dates

8/26 - Sherman, NY - Night Lights Music Festival
9/7 - Denver, CO - Globe Hall
9/9 - Bellvue, CO - Canyon Jam @ The Mishawaka
9/13 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown
9/14 - Des Moines, IA - Vaudeville Mews
9/21 - Thornville, OH - Resonance Music and Arts Festival
9/28 - Stevens Point, WI - The Encore
9/29 - Menasha, WI - The Source Public House
9/30 - Minneapolis, MN - The Hook and Ladder
10/18 - Columbus, OH - Notes
10/19 - Cincinnati, OH - Octave
10/20 - Peoria, IL - Kenny's Westside Pub
10/21 - Urbana, IL - The Canopy Club
10/27 - Palatine, IL - Durty Nellie's
11/4 - Dekalb, IL - The House Cafe
11/8 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Stache
11/9 - Ferndale, MI - Parliament Room at Otus Supply
11/10 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
11/11 - Erie, PA - Kings Rook Club
11/14 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Iron Works
11/15 - New York, NY - American Beauty
11/16 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall
11/17 - Allston, MA - Great Scott
11/18 - Burlington, VT - Nectar's

Wed, 08/16/2017 - 12:16 pm

Brooklyn Comes Alive 2017 is already stacking up to be quite the 2-day music festival, and today, the lineup for a special funky tribute set to the Grateful Dead is revealed. Reed Mathis, Todd Stoops, and Jay Lane of Electric Beethoven will team up with guitarist Eric Krasno to form Rooster Conspiracy.

The project of Rooster Conspiracy was born from Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann‘s good intentions and celebratory spirit during the first few days of 2017.

The notorious drummer had just celebrated the new year in a friend’s backyard in Hawaii, alongside a band that included his Billy & the Kids bandmate Reed Mathis, and Mathis’ Electric Beethoven bandmate Todd Stoops, and Kreutzmann was in the mood to keep the party going. When he heard that guitarist Eric Krasno just arrived on the little island of Kauai, he invited the guitarist to join in on the fun. They spent the better part of New Year’s Day casually jamming just for the fun of it. The following evening, Kreutzmann arranged for a little surprise luau at his house and the four once again collaborated, this time going into unrehearsed songs plucked mostly from the Grateful Dead catalog. They performed the music in a funky style that showcased Kreutzmann’s signature shuffle, Krasno’s jazz-club funk, Mathis’ constant drive for creation and Stoops’ kinetic approach to the keyboards. In a nod to both the time (the Chinese “Year of the Rooster” was just about to begin), and the place (Kauai, an island with wild roosters everywhere), the four musicians decided on the name the project “Rooster Conspiracy.”

While Kreutzmann is unable to make it to New York for Brooklyn Comes Alive, the rest of the guys wanted to bring this special set to Williamsburg, so they enlisted Jay Lane (Ratdog, Primus) for the highly anticipated first-ever East Coast performance of the Rooster Conspiracy. It’s one-quarter Soulive, half Golden Gate Wingmen, three-quarters Electric Beethoven, and 100% funk-driven Grateful Dead-inspired meditations and dance therapies.

Brooklyn Comes Alive 2017 Artist Lineup (supergroup formations TBA):

John Scofield (Miles Davis, Uberjam Band)
Eric Krasno (Soulive, Lettuce)
Joel Cummins (Umphrey's McGee)
Kris Myers (Umphrey's McGee)
Ryan Stasik (Umphrey's McGee)
Vinnie Amico (moe.)
Al Schnier (moe.)
Marc Brownstein (The Disco Biscuits)
Aron Magner (The Disco Biscuits)
Jesse Miller (Lotus)
Mike Greenfield (Lotus)
Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident)
George Porter Jr. (The Meters)
Henry Butler
Jon Cleary  
Cyril Neville (The Meters, The Neville Brothers)
Johnny Vidacovich     
Alan Evans (Soulive, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe)
Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds)
Jay Lane (Primus, RatDog)
Bob Lanzetti (Snarky Puppy)
Michael League (Snarky Puppy)
Robert "Sput" Searight (Snarky Puppy)
Nate Werth (Snarky Puppy)
Chris Bullock (Snarky Puppy)
Reed Mathis (Electric Beethoven)
Roosevelt Collier (The Lee Boys, Bokanté)
Skerik     
Mike Dillon (Les Claypool)
Todd Stoops (RAQ)  
KJ Sawka (Pendulum, Destroid)
MonoNeon (Prince)
Andy Falco (The Infamous Stringdusters)
Jake Joliff (Yonder Mountain String Band)
Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth)
Wil Blades (Dr. Lonnie Smith)
Will Bernard (Stanton Moore Trio)
Joey Porter (The Motet)
Garrett Sayers (The Motet)
Ryan Jalbert (The Motet)
Lyle Divinsky (The Motet)
Dave Watts (The Motet)
Eli Winderman (Dopapod)
Rob Compa (Dopapod)
Chuck Jones (Dopapod)
DJ Logic     
Dave Harrington (Darkside)
Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band)
Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band)
James Casey (Trey Anastasio Band)
Louis Cato (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert)
Russ Liquid (The Russ Liquid Test)
Andrew Block (Gramatik, The Russ Liquid Test)
Deven Trusclair (The Russ Liquid Test)
Kevin Donohue (Sunsquabi)
Chris Anderson (Sunsquabi)
Joshua Fairman (Sunsquabi)
THESPVCEAGE (DJ Green Lantern)
Muzzy Bear (GRiZ)
Adrian Tramontano (Kung Fu)
Tim Palmieri (Kung Fu)
Weedie Braimah (Trombone Shorty)
Daru Jones (Jack White)
Hayley Jane (Hayley Jane & The Primates)
Chris DeAngelis (Kung Fu)
Brandon "Taz" Niederauer (School of Rock)
Scott Sharrard (Gregg Allman Band)
Brett Bass (Gregg Allman Band)
Leslie Mendelson (Steve Kimock)
Mike Gantzer (Aqueous)
David Loss (Aqueous)
Rob Houk (Aqueous)
Evan McPhaden (Aqueous)
Grahame Lesh (Midnight North, Terrapin Family Band)
Elliott Peck (Midnight North)
Alex Jordan (Midnight North)
Connor O'Sullivan (Midnight North)
Chris Loftlin 
Patrick Falco (The Falco Brothers)
Ryan Cavanaugh (Bill Evans)
Danny Mayer (Eric Krasno Band)
Dezron Douglas (Ravi Coltrane Quartet)
Akie Bermiss (Lake Street Dive)
Mike 'Maz' Maher (Snarky Puppy)
Charlie Patierno (Octave Cat)
Marcus Machado
Yuka Honda (Cibo Matto)
Anthony Wellington (Victor Wooten Band)
Luke Quaranta (Toubab Krewe)
Sam Dickey (Tank & The Bangas)
Raja Kassis (Antibalas)
Themba Mkhatshwa (Christian Scott)
Yacouba Sissoko (Regina Carter)
Abdoulaye Diabate     
Andy Hess (John Scofield Uberjam Band)
Chris Spies
Kevin Scott     
Magatte Fall (Angelique Kidjo)
Christian Almiron (Lupe Fiasco)
Reuben Cainer
Randy Runyon
Justin Tyson (Mos Def)

Featuring Special Sets From:
DJ Premier & The Badder Band
KJ Sawka (Live)
The Crystal Method

Thu, 08/24/2017 - 3:10 pm

As of today, supergroup formations and the daily lineups for Brooklyn Comes Alive 2017 are officially here! Additionally, the festival is now offering single day tickets, as well as a ticket payment plan. More information is available here.

After two successfully sold out years, the annual Brooklyn Comes Alive festival will return to Williamsburg, Brooklyn for two full days of unique supergroups, special tribute sets and once in a lifetime collaborations. This year, the event expands to two days, taking place September 23 - 24 at three of Brooklyn’s premier venues, Brooklyn Bowl, Schimanski and Music Hall of Williamsburg. Ticket purchases include access to all three venues and attendees are free to come and go as they please.

Brooklyn Comes Alive is also excited to welcome legendary drummer, Bernard Purdie, and keyboardist of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Kofi Burbridge, to join the Allman Brothers tribute. Additionally, the newly announced return to the festival’s original home of Schimanski (formerly Verboten) is welcome news, as it allows for a closer venue proximity — now 5 minutes walking distance — better sound quality and more room to dance!

Inspired by the vibrant musical communities of Brooklyn and New Orleans, this unique event puts the focus on the artists, bringing over 100 musicians together to see their passion projects come to life, honor their musical heroes, and improvise with their friends and peers. The event pushes the boundaries of a traditional music festival model and creates an unprecedented experience for fans.

Without further ado, Brooklyn Comes Alive is pleased to present the daily lineups for 2017.

Mon, 08/28/2017 - 8:17 pm

Late last week while on the road for their first headlining tour, Chicago band Mungion faced quite the unfortunate circumstance; their van, trailer and subsequently, all of their gear, were stolen from the West Village neighborhood in Detroit, MI. The theft took place at 11 am CST on Friday, August 25th.

In an effort to recover the missing gear—including their instruments, light rig, monitors, amps and more—the band has launched a GoFundMe campaign earlier today, hoping to make a dent in the estimated $41,500 worth of loss.

Mungion has issued the following statement via Facebook:

Last weekend, while on the road, we were staying out in Detroit and woke up to find our van and trailer stolen with all of our gear, merchandise, lights, and other valuable belongings in them. Although we are grateful that everyone is safe, our livelihood was taken from us in the blink of an eye. After going from door to door in the neighborhood we were able to track down some surveillance video that showed two men breaking in and stealing our van and trailer. Unfortunately, there was not much the authorities or anyone could do. After filing the police report and talking to neighbors we piled up in a hatchback and drove 6 hours to New York to play because the show must always go on!

Our very first tour as a headlining band is coming up in the next week and we need your help to get us back on our feet. Everything that was taken from us is estimated at around $41,500 total. Now more than ever, we need the help from our Mung Family to pick us back up and make the force even stronger! Any donations will help, big or small. We promise to reciprocate all of the positive energy and love through each and every show we play. We are able to do what we love because of ALL of you and could not imagine going through this journey alone. WE thank you in advance for all of your help, love, and support. We know that something like this will only make us stronger. 

The band is hoping friends and fans alike will help spread the word via social media. If you have any more information on the whereabouts of the band's belongings, please contact them via their GoFundMe campaign or reach out to Juliana@plexusentertainmentgroup.com.

As of now, all scheduled dates will go on as planned; please find a full list below. For those unfamiliar with Mungion and their music, please find a video of "Sloob Syndrome" shot live at Chrysler Studios last October, here.

MUNGION
Tour Dates

9/7 - Denver, CO - Globe Hall
9/9 - Bellvue, CO - Canyon Jam @ The Mishawaka
9/13 - Omaha, NE - Slowdown
9/14 - Des Moines, IA - Vaudeville Mews
9/21 - Thornville, OH - Resonance Music and Arts Festival
9/28 - Stevens Point, WI - The Encore
9/29 - Menasha, WI - The Source Public House
9/30 - Minneapolis, MN - The Hook and Ladder
10/18 - Columbus, OH - Notes
10/19 - Cincinnati, OH - Octave
10/20 - Peoria, IL - Kenny's Westside Pub
10/21 - Urbana, IL - The Canopy Club
10/27 - Palatine, IL - Durty Nellie's
11/4 - Dekalb, IL - The House Cafe
11/8 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Stache
11/9 - Ferndale, MI - Parliament Room at Otus Supply
11/10 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
11/11 - Erie, PA - Kings Rook Club
11/14 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Iron Works
11/15 - New York, NY - American Beauty
11/16 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall
11/17 - Allston, MA - Great Scott
11/18 - Burlington, VT - Nectar's

Tue, 09/05/2017 - 10:36 am

For the better part of 2017, Aqueous have been touring coast-to-coast, both in support of Umphrey's McGee, and headlining their own dates. The group has even made their way around this year's festival circuit, playing to packed stages at national festivals like Peach Music Festival and Summer Camp Music Festival, with their debut performance at Suwanee Hulaween scheduled for this October. After a relentless year on the road, it comes as welcome news that the band, originally formed in 2007 in Buffalo, NY, will return to their hometown for a special performance on New Year's Eve. On Sunday, December 31, Aqueous will ring in the new year at Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY and tickets are now on sale via Ticketfly.

Last month, the band released a brand new studio single, "Weight of the Word," which is Aqueous' first studio cut since their 2014 album Cycles. The Aqueous-produced song was engineered and mixed by Justin Rose at Buffalo's GCR Audio and was mastered by Grammy-winning engineer, Scott Hull (Steely Dan, Smashing Pumpkins, Snarky Puppy, Talking Heads, John Mayer, Beastie Boys). Earlier this year, Aqueous released their live record, Element Pt. I, which complies fan-selected cuts from their 2017 Spring tour. The second installment, containing selections from their Spring 2017 run, as well as those from this Summer, is expected in the coming months. 

More Information On Aqueous:

The Buffalo-based band was formed in 2007 by members Mike Gantzer (Guitar/Vocals), David Loss (Guitar/Keys/Vocals) and Evan McPhaden (Bass), bringing the last piece of their puzzle, Rob Houk (Drums/Vocals), on during later years.

Who:
AQUEOUS

When:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
Doors: 8 pm // Show: 9 pm

Where:
TOWN BALLROOM
681 Main Street 
Buffalo, NY 14203

Tickets:
$22 - $25
18+
More Info

Tue, 09/05/2017 - 8:11 pm

MLIMA announces the release of their self-titled EP by dropping a new track, “Sunshine.” Please take a listen here. The upcoming 7-track EP—which was written, recorded, and produced solely by the band—is slated for release on September 29th, 2017.

The group is comprised of vocalist Jessica Jones, saxophonist and vocalist Zach Simms, guitarist Jeph Kennedy, bassist Ryan Thrush, percussionist Jack Breitenbach, and drummer Lance Croucher, with Ben Rafferty lending occasional notes on keys. Hailing from Denver, CO, MLIMA’s blend of “Mountain Groove” has taken the local music scene by storm, headlining venues like Denver’s Bluebird Theatre and Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium, even taking the mainstage at last year’s Arise Music Festival. The group has had the pleasure of opening for renowned acts such as Shpongle and The Disco Biscuits at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheater, as well as Praang (feat. members of String Cheese Incident), Nigel Hall (Lettuce), and more.

Quite literally, “MLIMA” means “mountain” in Swahili, and their inspiration in the world around them is as tall as the Rocky Mountains.

Upcoming Tour Dates
Sep. 7 – Boulder, CO – Lazy Dog
Sep. 10 – Guffey, CO – Black Mountain Fest
Sep.21 – Denver, CO – Ophelia’s *
Nov. 3 – Longmont, CO – Crossroads

* notes record release show

Wed, 09/06/2017 - 11:54 am

“Think Medeski Martin and Wood but about 20 years younger,” writes ShowTheShow in regards to Organ Freeman, an organ trio hailing from Los Angeles, CA. Made up of Rob Humphreys (drums), Erik Carlson (guitar) and Trevor Steer (organ/keys), the group is excited to announce their second studio effort, Respect My Art, due out September 12th. Lead single "Don't Eat Your Fingers" can be streamed here.

This record leads the band in a new direction, as they meld EDM electronics with traditional organ trio instrumentation, to create something new and unique. “Our goal for this album was to try to create the biggest, most expansive sound we could as a three piece, so instead of writing and arranging with the instrumentation in mind, we decided not to shy away from layering or sounds that wouldn’t normally be considered in an organ trio setting,” remarks Steer of the new release.

For Respect My Art, Organ Freeman ventured outside of the standard drums-keys-guitar lineup of an organ trio and enlisted some heavy hitters to join in on the magic. They invited Theo Katzman, guitarist of Vulfpeck, as well as Dave Brandwein, guitarist of Turkuaz, alongside bassist Sean Hurley (Vertical Horizon), trumpet player Sean Billings (Jungle Fire), alto saxophonist Woody Mankowski (The Muller’s Wheel) and tenor saxophonist Jesse McGinty to fill out some of the tracks, delving deeper into previously uncharted territory for the band.

All songs were written, arranged and produced by Organ Freeman, which was recorded by Chris Sorem at The Nest in Los Angeles, CA. Mixing for Respect My Art is courtesy of Wesley Cole Switzer—who is responsible for mixing the band's debut self-titled effort—at LA's Milestone Studios, while Nathan James mastered the record at Vault Mastering in Phoenix, AZ. The band once again enlisted Ryan Dilmore to create the album artwork.

In celebration of the coming release, Organ Freeman has planned two release shows. The first takes place at The Mint in the band's hometown of Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, September 16th. The second will be held at The Independent in San Francisco, CA on Saturday, September 23rd. Tickets and more info is available via the band's website.

ORGAN FREEMAN
Upcoming Tour Dates

9/9 - Bellvue, CO - Canyon Jam @ The Mishawaka
9/16 - Los Angeles, CA - The Mint *
9/23 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent *
10/6 - Las Vegas, NV - The Yard @ Top Golf
10/5 - 10/8 - Joshua Tree, CA - Joshua Tree Music Festival

* notes special Respect My Art album release performance

Thu, 09/14/2017 - 12:37 pm

In less than two weeks, Brooklyn Comes Alive will take over Williamsburg, Brooklyn on September 23rd & 24th, bringing a bevy of unique supergroups, tribute sets, and one-time-only jam sessions that the unique multi-venue festival has become known for. Inspired by the vibrant musical communities of Brooklyn and New Orleans, Brooklyn Comes Alive will turn three neighborhood staple venues -- Brooklyn Bowl, Schimanski and Music Hall of Williamsburg — within a five-minute walking radius into an elaborate indoor music festival. The unique homegrown event puts the focus on the musicians, curating dream team collaborations, tributes, and artist passion projects, with its hand-selected lineup of over 100 all-star musicians culminating in 35+ sets of music.

Today, the final daily schedule for Brooklyn Comes Alive 2017 is here, revealing the times and venue locations of the various sets slated to go down over the weekend. 2-day passes and single-day tickets are still on sale and can be purchased here.

Beginning at noon each day, the festivities kick off at Schimanski, with Leslie Mendelson opening the festival on Saturday, September 23rd. At Schimanski, she will be followed by Midnight North Performing The Music of Crosby Stills and Nash from 1:30 - 3:00 pm, and beginning at 3:30 pm, Hayley Jane will lead her tribute to 90's female rockers, BITCH! Women of the 90's. Roosevelt Collier's Second Annual Brooklyn Get Down takes the stage just after, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm, and the highly anticipated George Porter Jr., Mike Dillion + Skerik superjam lasts from 9:30 - 11:00 pm. Beginning at midnight, KJ Sawka will play an hour-long live set, with The Crystal Method closing out the first night at Schimanski from 2:00 - 3:00 am.

Music Hall of Williamsburg will see its first sets beginning at 4:00 pm each day, with DJ Logic & Friends opening the stage, followed by Muzzy Bearr from 6:00 - 7:30 pm. James Casey & Friends will take the stage from 8:00 - 9:30 pm, and Prob Cause follows directly afterward from 10:00 - 11:30 pm. Dave Harrington & Friends performs from 12:00 - 1:30 am, with a special DJ Set from Brownie closing out the first night at MHoW from 2:00 - 3:30 am.

Festivities at Brooklyn Bowl commence at 5:00 pm on the 23rd with Natalie Cressman & Friends. Their set will be followed by Future Folklore at 6:30 pm, and the debut of Matador! Soul Sounds — a new project led by The New Mastersounds’ Eddie Roberts and Soulive’s Alan Evans — will play from 8:00 - 9:30 pm. Saturday will also see the highly anticipated The Road Goes On Forever tribute to the Allman Brothers Band — featuring Bernard Purdie, Al Schnier (moe.), Vinnie Amico (moe.), Eric Krasno (Lettuce, Soulive), Nate Werth (Snarky Puppy, Ghost Note), Brett Bass (Gregg Allman Band), Rob Compa (Dopapod), Roosevelt Collier (The Lee Boys), and Brandon “Taz” Niederauer — take over the Brooklyn Bowl from 10:00 pm - midnight. Closing out the Brooklyn Bowl for night one are DJ Premier & The Badder Band, with a two-hour set beginning at 1:00 am.

On Sunday, September 24th, festivities begin yet again at Schimanski with a special solo piano set from Jon Cleary beginning at noon. The Skerik, Reed Mathis, Alan Evans, Will Blades, and Will Bernard superjam set follows directly after from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Next up is A Tribute To Herbie Hancock  — led by The Motet’s Joey Porter and featuring his Motet bandmate Garrett Sayers in addition to Snarky Puppy’s Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth, and Trey Anastasio Band’s James Casey — from 3:30 - 5:00 pm, followed by the rare John Scofield + Jon Cleary Duo set from 5:30 - 7:00 pm. New Orleans legends George Porter Jr., Henry Butler and Johnny Vidacovich will play an hour and a half set starting at 7:30 pm, and The Russ Liquid Test will play from 9:30 - 11:00 pm. SunSquabi is set to close out the festival with Jason Hann at Schimanski from 11:15 pm - 1:00 am.

Once again, Music Hall of Williamsburg will see their first performance at 4:00 pm, this time with Octave Cat, followed by Oktopus from 5:45 - 7:15 pm. The Pow! Pow! Power Trio! feat. Rob Compa, Chuck Jones and Adrian Tramontano will take the stage directly after at 7:45 pm. A Tribute To Jamiroquai — featuring Todd Stoops in addition to members of The Motet and Trey Anastasio Band — will play a 90-minute set from 9:30 - 10:45 pm, and then Mike Gantzer of Aqueous will take the stage with Kris Myers and Ryan Stasik of Umphrey's McGee for Dookie at 11:15 pm, closing out the stage.

Brooklyn Bowl will open earlier on Sunday, September 24th for the rare solo piano set from Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee. He will be followed by the Metropolitan Jam Grass Alliance from 3:15 - 4:15 pm and Jennifer Hartswick & Friends will take the stage directly after with a set from 4:45 - 6:00 pm. At 6:30 pm patrons of the Bowl will witness a rare collaborative set, featuring Marc Brownstein, Aron Mager, Joel Cummins, Mike Greenfield, Ryan Jalbert, Natalie Cressman and Jennifer Hartswick lasting from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. At 8:30 pm, moe.'s Al Schiner and Vinnie Amico will join Aqueous for the supergroup moe.queous, and then Eric Krasno & Friends will conclude festivities at the Brooklyn Bowl from 10:30 pm - 12:00 am.

Purchasing a ticket to Brooklyn Comes Alive grants you access to all three venues: Brooklyn Bowl, Music Hall of Williamsburg and Schimanski. Wristband-holders may come and go amongst the venues throughout the event, creating an indoor music festival feeling all within the heart of Williamsburg. To find out more about ticketing, VIP options, payment plans and lodging, head to the festival website.

Sat, 09/16/2017 - 3:59 pm

After an extensive year of touring coast-to-coast, Spafford is excited to announce that they will ring in the new year at the Crescent Ballroom in Phoenix, AZ on December 29th, 30th and 31st.

While tickets can be purchased separately for individual nights, Spafford is giving their fans the opportunity to go "All In" for 2 or all 3-nights* of the run via a partnership with CID Entertainment

"All In" VIP attendees will receive concert admission with early entry, an invitation to soundcheck before the show on December 30, a signed poster, and an invitation to a catered brunch with Spafford. Travel Packages featuring VIP access and hotel accommodations are also available for fans coming from out of town. For specific details, please see here.

*Please note, 2-night tickets include concert access on 12/29 & 12/30, and are 16+. 3-night tickets include concert access on 12/29, 12/30 & 12/31 are 18+.

SPAFFORD Tour Dates:

9/21 - 9/23 - Thornville, OH - Resonance Music Festival
9/27 - Charlottesville, VA - The Southern
9/28 - Baltimore, MD - The 8X10
9/29 - Philadelphia, PA - The Foundry @ The Fillmore
9/30 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
10/1 - Ithaca, NY - The Haunt
10/3 - South Burlington, VT - Higher Ground Showcase Lounge
10/4 - Hamden, CT - The Ballroom at The Outer Space
10/5 - Northampton, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall
10/6 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair
10/7 - Portland, ME - Port City Music Hall
10/8 - Albany, NY - Lucky Strike Social
10/11 - State College, PA - State Theatre
10/12 - Columbus, OH - A&R Music Bar
10/13 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird Nightclub
10/14 - Ann Arbor, MI - Blind Pig
10/15 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Pyramid Scheme
10/17 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre
10/19 - Columbia, MO - Rose Music Hall
10/20 - Nashville, TN - Mercy Lounge
10/21 & 10/22 - Asheville, NC - Asheville Music Hall
10/24 - Charlotte, NC - Visulite Theatre
10/25 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club
10/27 - 10/29 - Live Oak, FL - Suwannee Hulaween
10/31 - New Orleans, LA - Parish @ House of Blues
11/2 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
11/3 - Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall Upstairs
11/4 - Austin, TX - Antone's Night Club
11/5 - Dallas, TX - HoB Cambridge Room
11/7 - Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck
11/8 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room
11/9 - Denver - CO - Ogden Theatre
11/10 - Fort Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre
11/11 - Denver, CO - Globe Hall *
11/14 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe
11/15 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
11/16 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
11/17 - Los Angeles, CA - Teragram Ballroom
11/18 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater
12/1 - 12/5 - Punta Cana, DR - Dominican Holidaze
12/29 - 12/31 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
 
* notes special VIP “All In” date, tickets not available separately