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Thousands of One - SoulForce CD

Having seemingly fostered its own community within the tight-knit Ithaca, NY music scene, SoulForce appropriately reflects Thousands of One’s collaborative, socially oriented outlook.
Michael Franti & Spearhead are pleased to announce the release of the music video for Hey World (Remote Control Version)
WATCH IT HERE!

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From the new forthcoming album ALL REBEL ROCKERS

Directed by Dugan O'Neal
Produced by Stay Human Films and Guerrilla Management


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In a letter on Phish.com, Page McConnell says...

page"Given the volume of speculation and rumors that have bubbled up recently, I have been asked to make a statement...Here goes.

For me, the last four years have been great. I've spent quality time with my family and have watched my daughter grow. I took great pleasure and pride in writing and recording an album. I'm living a healthy lifestyle. I travel as little as possible and I sleep in my own bed. It took a couple of years after the break up to begin talking to my old band mates, but once the conversations began to flow it wasn't long before the friendships were rekindled. And I can honestly say that I'm closer with all of them now then I've ever been in our 20-year relationship.

Recently the conversations have turned toward the possibility of spending some time together. Currently many of us have plans and projects already in the works, most notably Mike, who made a great album and is about to hit the road in support of it. Given that I might not even see some of the guys for the next six months, I would say that the announcement of a reunion is premature. However, later this year we hope to spend some time together and take a look at what possible futures we might enjoy. In fact the only real decision that has been made is that when we do get together, it will only be the four of us, hopefully with no distractions. I am really looking forward to that.

I want to say just a few more things. The prospect of Phish reuniting is something I consider very seriously, and I think about it a lot. And lastly, as always, there is plenty of misinformation floating around. Try not to focus too much on secondhand sources and random gossip. If there is anything real to announce, it will come from the four of us as a group.

Until then, Page"

Bonnaroo Music Festival 2008

Posted by: Anonymous | June 24th, 2008

After 7 years of legendary events, Bonnaroo has morphed into a well-oiled live music machine.


With fans, staff, crew, and performers all becoming more and more acclimated to the event as years go by, there's a tangible sense of comfort and familiarity that belies the sprawling mass of humanity that descends on Manchester each June. Campground areas bear the same moniker as years past, food and craft vendors have familiar spots that have turned into landmarks and the 5 main music stages seem to have found permanent coordinates, making the concertgoing experience even easier for veterans of the fest.

Rev. Zicka-funk's future peak at what's to come
all_good_hillIt's been six years ago this May since I covered my first All Good. Back then the festival seemed to reflect my life raw, wide-open and untamed. It was cold and rainy, at that time being what seasoned heads refer to as an "Early Season Joint", All Good still delivered. Despite inclement weather that year, Galactic and Gov't Mule and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe among others played amazing sets and the overall experience was monumental. I feel like I've grown up with this festival both as a journalist and a music lover and over the years some things about the All Good experience have faired the weather: it's commitment to accommodate all walks of life, the general feeling of family and sharing and it's hard hitting talent roster... not to mention the breath taking view off of Marvin's Mountaintop.

CrowdNightFast-forward to 2008, All Good has bloomed to a full-blown, eclectic, three day banger sporting some of the finest touring talent the scene has to offer. Thursday nights in past years have been a musical gold mine for the "early arrivals" and this year promises the same with the likes of Perpetual Groove, the Brazilian Girls and a screaming set from the Join featuring keyboardist Jamie Shields and drummer Darren Shearer of the NEWDEAL and Marco Benevento & Joe Russo (the DUO).

BigNazo4If you can't make it Thursday night never fear, Friday is set up to run with SOJA, Phil Lesh & Friends, Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood, All Mighty Senators, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, The Avett Brothers, Basshound, RAQ on Friday followed by a stacked Saturday featuring The Bridge, Widespread Panic, Bassnectar, Keller Williams w. Moseley, Droll & Sipe, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revival, Mike Gordon, Tea Leaf Green, Outformation and Eric Lindell to round it out. (Whew) The list goes on for Sunday but the bottom line here is the organizers didn't skimp on talent so can attendees get their live music fix and their boogie on all weekend long. The great thing about the camping arrangement on Marvin's Mountaintop is that you can access the festivities easily from most areas without having to walk excessively far. If you arrive later in the weekend you probably won't get stuck camping in the boon docks but you'll miss monumental sets so don't lag.

Both Friday and Saturday offer tasty late night treats featuring, Gov't Mule (Friday) and Dark Star Orchestra (Saturday) respectively. One of my favorite things to do at AG after a slamming late night set is to hike out to a remote ledge in the wee hours and watch the fog lurch in through the ravine to the east of the campground just before the sun's first ray pierces the spine of the rolling Maryland mountains.

stage_sunsetThe fabulous team at Walther Productions toils year-round to bring you the finest offerings on the Mid-Atlantic festival circuit and have been doing so for twelve years. For me, AG is more like a sprawling family reunion where you come to reacquaint with old friends and meet new smiling faces alike. The entire experience is peppered with fantastic, continuous music on three stages, artisan vendors, day workshops for campers of all ages, international cuisine and a slew of face melting visual goodies via the goofy but lovable goons from Big Nazo. This year's All Good promises to be all better so make the jaunt to the mountaintop in Masontown, West Virginia for a dazzling weekend of fun and camping fit for the whole family.

More info at http://www.allgoodfestival.com/2008.htm

- Words & images by Brian Zickafoose

The 8th compilation featuring HGMN artists draws 11 tracks from our deep roster of funk, reggae, Afrobeat, rock, jazz, and electronic acts.


To celebrate our latest compilation, we are offering a BUY 1 GET 1 FREE deal. Buy Home Grown 8 now and get any of our other compilation CDs FREE!

As always, all of our compilations are also FREE to any customer who orders $50.00 or more (before shipping) from our online store or by phone at 1-800-6LEEWAY.

Home Grown 8 Track Listing:

1- The Boogie Hustlers - "Make Me Strong"
2- Soldiers of Jah Army - "Open My Eyes"
3- Roots of Creation - "Oh Lord"
4- Euforquestra - "Tramba"
5- The Afromotive - "Scare Tactics"
6- Scarecrow Collection - "Faster"
7- Foxy Moon Baby - "Dreamer"
8- U-Melt - "Escape"
9- The Malah - "O2"
10- Future Rock - "Torture"
11- Stratospheerius - "Old Ghosts"

Wow – here it is a few short weeks until Nelson Ledges Quarry Park 4th of July Weekend featuring the rebirth of RHYTHM FEST! You might ask, “What about Grateful Fest?” Don’t worry, this year these are two separate events. Grateful Fest is going to be on Labor Day weekend this year, with all the usual fixins’!

           
          RHYTHM FEST (four days and nights of fun starting July 3rd - this means drums, folks - and a lot of them!  Back for a repeat performance is former Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart!  Mickey brings his band featuring Steve Kimock, George Porter Jr, Kyle Hollingsworth (of String Cheese fame), Jen Durkin, Walfredo Reyes Jr, and Sikiru Adepoju playing Friday night, with incredible Fireworks at set break!  We are also very pleased to have Airto Moreira and Flora Purim Band return (Airto and Flora were in the original Rhythm Devils with Mickey, Jerry, Phil and Billy).  Again returning is the wonderful conguero, Giovanni Hildago who will be performing as well as holding a drum clinic (bring your drums kids!).   

         We are very pleased to have for the first time, moe!!!!!   moe leads the start of the fest on Thursday, July 3rd, so plan on getting here before they hit the stage.   We can not wait to see these guys light up the park!  Another featured guest is George Clinton and P-Funk!  Who's got the FUNK - WE DO!   Opening on Saturday for George is Wookie Foot! 

        There are so many other great bands performing that this weekend will be off the hook!  We have special guests Eyedentity and guitarist Jose Neto! The Ekoostik Hookah side projects: Katz N Jammers, Steve's Spikedrivers, Eric's Screamin Peach, Dave Katz & John Mullins! Plus the many more special guests-Cornmeal! Funkkin, U-Melt, The Macpodz, Waterband, The Ragbirds, Mr. David Gans, Roots-A-Risin, Muruga Booker/Badal Roy & The FreeFunk Band! Natural Breakdown, Moser Woods, Chef Dave Band, Audio Euphoria, Boogie Matrix Mechanism, Aleph-1, Boogie Hustlers, Jazzam, WillyMac Music, EP3, Goldmine Pickers, One Gig AtA Time!!  Another HUGE fireworks display, magicians, The Burning Man! We have drum circles/workshops, morning yoga on beach w/ Muruga. The Ohio Burn Unit attempts Guinness world records for longest fire-breathing & most torches eaten! Very special event! Willy Mac and Sandy's wedding! Help join our dear friends!  And don't miss!- moe. will be autographing a sweet guitar during their set for the National Autism Association of Northeast Ohio's raffle on Thurday night! This 4th is well on it's way to becoming another unforgettable, special event!

      We have Kind prices too!  Online $105. Gate will be just $110! Friday arrivals $80. Sat arrival $45.  Kids 4 & under free. 5-12 are $10 and teenagers are $20 at gate only. 
Friday and Saturday arrivals may buy their tickets at the gate. 

      Please visit www.nlqp.com event page for details and latest musical additions.  Do remember to bring your swimsuit to jump into the crystal clear, fresh quarry water.  Make time for some hiking and nature walks.  There is so much to do and see here, we suggest you come prepared to have a wonderful time!!!!

 
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Major League Baseball’s Access To The Show is proud to announce the success of "Batting for Charity" at Bonnaroo 2008.


As a result of artist and fan participation, a donation of $5000 was made to Rock the Earth (www.rocktheearth.org). Rock the Earth is a not-for-profit, national public interest environmental organization dedicated to protecting and defending America's natural resources through partnerships with the music industry and the world-wide environmental community.


Bands and Fans alike stepped up to the plate to take a swing at the MLB Road Show. Ahead of the festival, Major League Baseball pledged to make a donation for every hit from artists who stepped into the cages. As well, any Bonnaroo attendee visiting the MLB Road Show batting cages would contribute $1 to the eventual sum donated to Rock the Earth, simply by stepping up to the plate.

 

 

When all was said and done after the four day festival, over 2,248 fans had visited the batting cages, and members of bands including Rogue Wave, Kings of Leon, O.A.R., Ozomatli, The Weather Underground, Umphrey’s McGee, Steel Train, The Postelles, and more had taken a few swings.

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Ozomatli's Tre Hardson makes contact

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Rogue Wave leader Zach Rogue keeps his eyes on the ball

http://www.rocktheearth.org

 

 

 

NedFest is a 3-day outdoor music festival with camping located on the shores of Barker Reservoir in the mountains of Nederland, Colorado.

It happens the weekend before Labor Day weekend in August and the music featured is in the Bluegrass, Jazz, Jamband and World-Beat genres... or moreso, a sound that blends these styles (and others) together.  Up to six bands each day on one stage, with acoustic 'tweener sets between each band.

http://www.nedfest.com


 Featuring...

deg David Grisman Quintet

deg Steve Kimock w/ Melvin Seals & JGB

deg String Cheese Incident's Kyle Hollingsworth Band

deg PRAANG w/ Steve Kimock & String Cheese Incident's Michael Travis & Jason Hann plus Jamie Janover

deg Leftover Salmon's Vince Herman & Great American Taxi

deg Jeff Austin & Friends

deg The Motet (8-Piece w/ Horns & Scott Messersmith)

deg New Monsoon

deg Split Lip Rayfield

deg Tony Furtado Band

deg Larry Keel & Natural Bridge

deg Swingset w/ "Banjo Dave" Johnston

deg Elephant Revival

deg Oakhurst

deg Onda


'Tweener Sets Include:

deg LYNX (solo)

deg Shanti Groove (acoustic)

deg TAARKA w/ ThaMuseMeant's Nathan Moore

deg Jamie Janover & LYNX (duo)

deg Mountain Standard Time

deg Danny Shafer (solo)

deg Patrick Latella (solo)

deg Coco Robicheaux (tentative)

deg Plus More 'Tweeners To Be Announced


Late Night Shows Include:

deg Friday: Special Guest TBA

deg Saturday: Saskia Laroo backed by The Motet

deg Sunday: WhiteWater Ramble & TAARKA w/ ThaMuseMeant's Nathan Moore


Top 15 Reasons to go to NedFest this year...

1) The Line-up of Bands - The booking process for NedFest 2008 has begun and we will gradually announce the bands that will be playing as they are hired, so be sure to check back frequently for updates. Thus far we have David Grisman Quintet, Steve Kimock with Melvin Seals & JGB, String Cheese Incident's Kyle Hollingsworth Band, PRAANG featuring Steve Kimock! with String Cheese Incident's Michael Travis & Jason Hann and Jamie Janover, Jeff Austin & Friends, Leftover Salmon's Vince Herman & Great American Taxi, The Motet, Tony Furtado Band, Split Lip Rayfield, New Monsoon, Larry Keel & Natur! al Bridge, Swingset with "Banjo Dave" Johnston, Elephant Revival, Oakhurst and Onda. Tweener sets include Coco Robicheaux, LYNX, Acoustic Shanti Groove, TAARKA with ThaMuseMeant's Nathan Moore, Mountain Standard Time, Danny Shafer! , Patrick Latella, Jamie Janover & LYNX duo, plus more 'tweeners to be announced. Late Night Shows include Saskia Laroo (from Amsterdam, The Netherlands) backed by The Motet on Saturday... and a double bill with WhiteWater Ramble and TAARKA featuring ThaMuseMeant's Nathan Moore on Sunday. Click HER! E for the Festival Schedule and/or HERE for Band Biographies.

2) Three Full Days & Extended Hours - NedFest will again be a three-day festival!! That's right... we will run from 2:00 PM until 10:30 PM on Friday, August 22nd; from 10:00 AM until 10:30 PM on Saturday, August 23rd; and from 10:00 AM until 8:30 PM on Sunday, August 24th. Additionally, there will be special late-night shows happening each night at the Black Forest Restaurant in Town. This totals roughly 40 hours of live music and fun! For the price... what a deal!!

3) Camping - For a low price NedFest offers Family Camping in Chipeta Park, quite close to the festival grounds, for anyone willing to rough it over the weekend. Additionally, there are many places to camp in the nearby wilderness area that are unaffiliated with the Festival if you are willing to rough-it... many of which are 100% FREE.

4) MicroBrew Festival - We will again be hosting a number of microbreweries at the Festival including Stone Brewing Company, Oskar Blues, Lefthand Brewing Company, Spaten Brewery, Ska Brewing and Avery Brewing Company, all bringing amazing selections of beers... plus our good friends at Redstone Meadery bringing their award winning honeywine.

5) Inexpensive Advance Tickets - Advanced 3-Day Weekend Passes are just $ 100.00, while Advance 2-Day Passes (Sat & Sun) cost only $ 75.00. Friday Tickets are just $ 25.00 each and Saturday Only and Sunday Only Tickets both are $ 40.00 each. Plus we've recently set up our very own online Ticketing Service so as to avoid having high Service Charges tacked on for our customers. Please click HERE for Ticketing info.

6) Kids 12 & under enter the Festival for FREE with a paying adult. Additionally, there is a children's play area with a Moonbounce and other activities, some of which are free and some for only a very small charge. NedFest is an extremely family-friendly event!

7) Free Parking - Yes, it's true that parking is FREE in designated areas, but just keep in mind that parking in small-town Ned is limited, so please carpool if you can. You can also ride the bus up from Boulder. The RTD's first stop in Nederland is a very short walk (about one block) to the NedFest Box Office.

8) Free Water - Paying for water at Festivals and concerts sucks! We'll hydrate and re-hydrate you for free, compliments of our friends at Indian Peaks Springwater.

9) Great Food and lots of local Arts & Crafts - There is still Vending space available, so if you are interested in VENDING, please click HERE.

10) The Sound - Our production company again this year is Sweetwave Audio. They will be bringing their Meyer line array speakers and Soundcraft mixing boards. You may recall hearing the amazing Meyer sound if you saw any of the last several hundred Grateful Dead shows. Meyer speakers are simply the best concert speakers ever made, and we are excited that Sweetwave will be with us again to maintain our extreme level of sound quality. The line array technology helps put the sound exactly where we want it: Not too loud in front and not too quiet in back... a fantastic listening experience for all.

11) A really cool, Professional Stage - The stage we have used the past few years has been great! No more "wedding tent" like in our early years (ha ha), so it will look great from wherever you are in the Festival grounds. This stage also helps improve our sound. Pretty exciting stuff!

12) Nederland, Colorado is beautiful - Located just 17 miles west (3,000 ft. above) of Boulder, the Festival's waterfront location has amazing views of the Rocky Mountains and the Continental Divide. The town has a long musical history dating back to the late 60's and early 70's... back in the day when Stephen Stills (allegedly) used to get thrown thru the front window of the Pioneer Inn. Members of String Cheese Incident, Yonder Mountain String Band, Leftover Salmon, The Motet and many other fantastic bands currently call Nederland their home. It's a great little community!

13) You'll be supporting several good causes - Multiple non-profit corporations such as Biodiversity Conservation Alliance and KGNU will be on hand to help keep you informed about things relevant to our local and World community.

14) NedFest is an independent, grassroots, non-corporate, homegrown event organized and staffed by kind, cool, down-to-earth mountain folk who know how to have a good time.

15) Its one heck of a party!!!

http://www.nedfest.com

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