New Age

Option 22

Option 22 is an Worldbeat ensemble with a revolutionary vibe. Dubbed by one listener a “new age jam band,” their broad style spans from newgrass to space-folk to roots-rock world funk and points in between. They are channels for the music, allowing it to flow through them and deliver it to whomever is present along with messages of hope, love and healing.  On the fly collaborative dynamics, rhythmic muscle and thematic inventions shower you with sound that is sure to lift your vibration and unlock the doors of your heart, allowing you to groove freely and transcend. This is more than just a good time band.

Based in Princeton, West Virginia, Lori McKinney (vocals, drums, djembe, spoken word) and Robert Blankenship (guitar, banjo, shamisen, hand-drums, didgeridoo) have been writing and playing music together since early 2004, forging songs from the creative blast furnace of the divine flow. Now infusing the mix are the intense, driving bass lines of Brandon Dunn (bass) and the intuitive, free form guitar stylings of Jordan Furrow (lead guitar, percussion).

Their work as healing artists and arts organizers (they founded and run Culturefest World Music & Arts Festival and The RiffRaff Arts Collective) is fueled by a strong desire to build and contribute to community. Their music reflects that passion. With backgrounds in theatre, performance, yoga/meditation, and visual arts, the group comes together with an artistic mind-set and a vision for a better world.

 

Genres: 
Acoustic
Afrobeat
Electronic
Folk & Traditional
Funk
Hip Hop
Jazz
New Age
Psychedelic
R&B
Reggae
Rock
Roots
World Rhythms
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Red Baraat - Grey Eagle March 1st, 2013

Red Baraat – Grey Eagle March 1st, 2013
What do you get when you bring together a little New Orleans style with a flare of India? You get Red Baraat! This ensemble of talented musicians wowed listeners at the Grey Eagle with their culmination of horns and drums meshing together so effortlessly.

 Asheville has been waiting for this band to make it back since the last LEAF festival, they were one of the most talked about bands of the festival so their return to WNC was met with a full house of fans who were eager to get their fix of this fast pasted, energetic, robust sounding act. This 8 piece collaboration based out of Brooklyn NY has taken the world by storm since their inception in 2008. The band was brought together by band leader Sunny Jain who has carefully sculpted a unique niche within the music community.

Create-A-Vibe presents Mighty High Mountain Fest

Beginning in 1994, Create-A-Vibe has been in the business of creating great shows and festivals in the Northwest New Jersey area. The Mighty High Mountain Fest, which started in 2008, represents the latest stage in the evolution of Create-A-Vibe productions, and is sure to be a hit with any jam band aficionado.

Blackwater Music Festival 2011

The 2nd annual Blackwater Music Festival was again at the beautiful 'Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park'. The name "Blackwater" is said to have come from the deep dark color of the Suwannee River. The river is black because of the flow from the Okefenokee Swamp where it has become saturated with the tannins from billions of leaves, roots, and bark. The offset colors of the bleach white limestone walls that surround each side of the river make for an awe inspiring view which is a beautiful setting for a weekend of good music.

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Thursday

Floydfest X The Experience, July 28th - 31st 2011

For 10 years Floydfest has given people an immersed diversity of culture, art and music that has broadened the minds and souls of all who have attended.

Nestled peacefully on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Floyd, VA this festival has endured the test of time and has brought glorified happiness to thousands.

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