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Sol Driven Train and The Windjammer are proud to present Sol Slam on July 18th - 19th at The Windjammer on Isle of Palms, SC. The fourth annual event will feature nine bands performing on two stages, including an Outdoor Stage overlooking the beach. The 2014 musical lineup includes top notch talent with performances
by hosts Sol Driven Train, Elise Testone, Acoustic Syndicate, Ryan Montbleau and more.

Sol Driven Train’s two performances at Sol Slam will be two of only a few Charleston appearances in 2014 and will showcase new music that the band is currently recording in the studio. On Saturday, July 19th, Sol Slam appeals to all ages, starting off with an early Sol Driven Train Kids Show and SUP demos by Charleston SUP Safaris, and ends with unforgettable music collaborations. A full lineup is below.

Tickets go on sale today, Friday, May 23rd at 12 pm EST online at www.soldriventrain.com/solslam or www.thewindjammer.com. A limited number of discounted 2-day passes to the event are available for $35 each and include a 10% discount at The Windjammer bar. Friday passes are $20; Full day Saturday passes are $20 (starting at 4pm);

Admission is free on Saturday until 4pm.

A portion of ticket proceeds from Sol Slam and 100% of shuttle donations will be donated to Surfers Healing, giving children with autism one of the most free and healing experiences anyone can feel… surfing!

Sol Slam shuttles and a discounted hotel rate will be available once again this year. SC BarCar will do two roundtrip runs between James Island, Mount Pleasant and The Windjammer. Shuttle admission will be a donation to Surfers Healing.

Seaside Inn is offering a discounted rate for Sol Slam attendees to stay on the beach and next door to the festival. Call 888-999-6516 and mention Sol Slam for a discounted rate of $219/ night.

For more information on Sol Slam including a daily schedule of bands, the shuttle schedule and to purchase tickets, visit:
www.soldriventrain.com/solslam

What: Sol Slam hosted by Sol Driven Train and The Windjammer
When: July 18th & 19th, 2014
Where: The Windjammer – 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms, SC
Time (Friday): Doors 9 pm / Show 10 pm
Time (Saturday): Doors 12:30 pm / Show 1 pm
Ages (Friday): 21+
Ages (Saturday): All ages (from 12:30 pm - 6 pm) / 21+ (starting at 6 pm)
Tickets: $35 Weekend / $20 Friday / $20 Saturday (starting at 4pm) / Free Saturday Day (12:30 pm - 4pm)
Ticket Purchase: www.soldriventrain.com/solslam / www.the-windjammer.com

Confirmed Lineup:
Sol Driven Train
Elise Testone (Friday)
Acoustic Syndicate
Ryan Montbleau (Artist-at-Large)
BIG Something
The Reckoning: A Tribute to Grateful Dead
Holy City Hooligans
Megan Jean & The KFB
The V-Tones
Sol Driven Train Kids’ Show

About Sol Driven Train:
Sol Driven Train's performances combine upbeat melodies and Afro-Caribbean rhythms with observational humor and a smokin' horn section. Featuring rotating lead vocalists and multi-instrumentalists, Sol Driven Train radiates a unique musical identity. The Lowcountry roots rock band was named "Rock Band of the Year" (2011), “Jam/ Groove Band of the Year” (2012 & 2013) by Charleston City Paper, and “On the Verge” artist by Relix Magazine.

About Sol Slam:
Sol Slam was formed in 2011 by Sol Driven Train as an opportunity to showcase the talent of their extended musical family, the beauty of the Carolina seashore and the good work that some of the band’s favorite charities are accomplishing. It’s also all about hanging with friends at The Windjammer and spending the weekend on the beach!
Four years later, Sol Slam is in full force with a hotel discount and bar car shuttle service. Sol Slam Saturday is known to sell out (it has the last 2 years), but both nights of Sol Slam 2014 are expected to sell out this year with the addition of Elise Testone.
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The Heritage is a funk/roots band forged by three musicians living in Winston-Salem, NC in the summer of 2011. Though initially formed by; Andrew Lazare, Cass Copsey, and Marshall Bjorling, the band has had multiple incarnations, but one unifying mentality: a passion for live music and a desire to replicate what great artists have done for them, for the listener.

In their brief history, The Heritage has certainly made their fair share of noise in the South. They have played their unique spin on funk and rock all over the south-east. The Heritage sound is a unique blend of the soul of classic funk, roots, and rock n' roll with a modern groove based, high energy execution, while the live experience is an intimate and exciting exchange of energy between both them and the audience.

The Heritage released their first full-length record, recorded at the esteemed Fideletorium Recording Studio, on November 1st, 2013 and are now focusing new material and moving forward to bigger and better shows all across the buzzing southeast music scene.

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Systematically is the freshman release for the North Carolina funk outfit, The Heritage. This 7 track album includes many of the bands influential genres including folk, rock, reggae and FUNK! Recorded at Fideletorium, Systematically takes you through the starting year of the band and includes originals from Andrew Lazare as well as the first full band compositions. This is our introduction to music fans worldwide and we hope you enjoy what you hear!

Upcoming Shows

May 14 - Sycamore Deli - Blacksburg, VA US
May 16 - Hidden In The Hollow Festival - Boone, NC US
May 17 - Fox Fest - Piedmont, NC US
May 23 - The Nowhere Bar - Athens, GA US
May 31 - The Family Dog - Atlanta, GA US
Jun 04 - Ziggys - Winston-Salem, NC US
Jun 05 - Martin's Downtown Bar & Grill - Roanoke, VA US
Jun 06 - The Camel - Richmond, VA US
Jun 11 - Ziggys - Winston-Salem, NC US
Jun 12 - The One Stop - Asheville, NC US
Jun 18 - Ziggys - Winston-Salem, NC US
Jun 25 - Ziggys - Winston-Salem, NC US
Jun 28 - BIG What Festival

Booking Contact: booking@funkandfellowship.com

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All Good Presents Announces Lineup for Inaugural ‘Believe in Music Festival’ Fundraising Event 
Artists Include Thievery Corporation, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jimmy Cliff, Lake Street Dive & More; Festival held July 26 at Oregon Ridge Park. Event proceeds to benefit Believe in Music, dedicated to uplifting underprivileged Baltimore City students through music education. 

Saturday, July 26 | Oregon Ridge Park | 13401 Beaver Dam Road Cockeysville, MD | Doors open 11 AM | Tickets available at www.believeinmusicfestival.com
Limited Early Bird GA Tickets: $48 in advance | Limited Early Bird VIP packages: $100 in advance

Music fans from all over the region are encouraged to join in the celebration of the inaugural Believe in Music Festival held Saturday, July 26 at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, MD. Featuring live performances from Thievery Corporation, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jimmy Cliff, Lake Street Dive, BoomBox, The Bridge and DJ Who featuring Believe in Music Kids. Beyond experiencing an extremely diverse and eclectic music lineup, attendees can feel gratified knowing that the proceeds from their ticket purchase supports the inspiration and encouragement of under-privileged youth of Baltimore City by enabling them to receive music education through the Believe in Music organization.

The gates open to scenic Oregon Ridge Park at 11 AM on Saturday, July 26 and will set the stage for more than ten hours of music including internationally acclaimed artists as well as other leading artists within their respective genres.   Washington DC’s Thievery Corporation accurately represents the festival’s diversity of musical styles having spent nearly two decades creating boundary-warping, complex crafted electronic music partly inspired by bossa nova’s intricate rhythms and lush textures. NPR Music states that “The duo has been praised for its sleek acid-jazz dream sequences and frenetic rhythm programming.” At Believe in Music, they’ll be performing with their full band of nearly twenty members locked into focused rhythm and melody.

Known for exhilarating live shows, Rodrigo y Gabriela have won the hearts of music lovers from the haciendas of Cuba to the Hollywood Bowl and festival fields of Europe, as they continue to weave their unique six-string magic.

The Grammy-winning musician, actor, singer, songwriter, producer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Jimmy Cliff, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the most important reggae movie ever made, The Harder They Come.  Jimmy Cliff is touring in support of his new album, Rebirth.

Though Lake Street Dive has been performing for nearly a decade, touring off their new release Bad Self Portraits, has exposed the band to a whole new global audience, putting them on a trajectory of selling out dozens of venues on their national tour, performing on several late-night TV shows, a feature in Rolling Stone and much more.

In addition to great music, attendees can enjoy craft beer presented by Maryland’s Flying Dog Brewery and a thoughtful selection of local wine, food and festival vendors. This first annual event is brought to you by All Good Presents, Baltimore City Paper, WTMD-FM, Flying Dog Brewery and MissionTix.

Limited Early Bird GA tickets available for $27 off the gate price and Early Bird VIP tickets available at $50 off of gate price and go on sale April 26 at 10 AM EDT. VIP Tickets include a parking pass, an exclusive bar, discounted beverages, two meal ticktets, VIP Laminate, dedicated restrooms, and an event poster. All ages are welcome and families are encouraged. This event is expected to sell out. Complete information and tickets are available online at www.believeinmusicfestival.com.

About Believe in Music:

Believe in Music, the newest division of the Living Classroom’s Foundation, founded by Kenny Liner of The Bridge, whose aim is to uplift underprivileged Baltimore city students academically, culturally and spiritually. Their mission is to promote self-expression and community awareness through music education. Students will foster a deep connection with music in their own lives, and gain the tools to be able express their culture, struggles and triumphs through music.  In the first year of existence, Believe in Music built a recording studio for the kids in a community center within the largest housing project in Baltimore City www.livingclassrooms.org/ourp_believeinmusic.php

About All Good Presents:  

Specializing in developing breaking acts and creating positive environments for fans of all ages to embrace live music, All Good Presents is one of the top independent promoters in the Baltimore & DC metropolitan areas for over the last 15 years. www.allgoodpresents.com