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Daniel Serrif - guitar, vocals

Brandon Knox - harmonica, vocals

Chris Lord - guitar, vocals

Jeremy Meritt - drums

George Westberry - bass, vocals

The Deluge is a whirling dervish of a band which possesses a kinetic energy in their live show that will leave audiences swooning long afterwards. Blending Americana, Soul, Jazz, Funk and Rock; the Deluge's unique sound captures the essence of many musical styles.

Formed in 2008, this dynamic and musically diverse group features Brandon Knox on harmonica and vocals, Chris Lord on guitar, George Westberry on bass and vocals, Daniel Serriff on guitar and vocals and Jeremy Merritt on drums.

The Deluge's debut record, Cryin' on the Vine, features "Strange World'...which won best R&B song of 2010 from the international John Lennon Songwriting Contest.

Their second release, Elephant Graveyard, features the talents of Grammy Award Winner Kofi Burbridge (Tedeschi/Trucks Band) and showcases the group's vast musical range, capturing moments of spinster story telling to raw and unfettered revelry. 

The Deluge has shared the stage with many of the top artists in music over the past decade, including Sam Bush, Kofi and Otiel Burbridge, Artimus Pyle and the Carter Brothers.

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Elephant Graveyard is a freewheeling yarn with wildly expressive musical accompaniment. The second release from the Deluge is a departure from their first in so much as ascetic, but the spirit of storytelling is very evident on Graveyard. The record begins with the Otis Redding inspired Honest Man and moves seamlessly into the murder ballad Rosy. Each track differs vastly from the last and the inclusion of the Tom Scott cover, So White, is cleverly translated by the band's new rhythm section in the dynamic duo of Jeremy Merritt (drums) and George Westberry (bass). New guitarist, Daniel Serrif, displays his mastery of motivic development in his work on Let's Make Medicine, which begins with cerebral legato bends before it transforms into a downright raunchy rock and roll guitar solo. Chris Lord offers his melodic voicing throughout the entire record and is on full display on the track, Her Pride. Brandon Knox's voice also displays fluidity from liltingly sweet to shouting and screaming. The addition of Kofi Burbridge (ARU, Tedeschi Trucks Band) adds another eccentric voice to an already elaborate tapestry. All told, Elephant Graveyard is a diverse record that will keep the listener's head on a swivel.

Upcoming Tour Dates

8-24-12  Coopers-Greensboro

8-25-12  Cramerton Music Festival

8-30-12 Ziggy's-Winston Salem

9-1-12 High Rock Outfitters-Lexington

9-2-12 Guardian Angel Jam

9-8-12 Old North State Winery-Mt. Airy

9-21-12 Blind Tiger-Greensboro

10-4-12 The Fat Frogg-Elon

10-6-12 Private-Tanglewood

10-12-12 The Garage-Winston Salem

10-13-12 Front Street Pub-Burlington

10-19-12 Love That Music-Kernersville

11-3-12 High Rock Outfitters-Lexington

11-10-12 Broad Street Cafe-Durham

11-15-12 Old North State Winery- Mt.Airy

12-28-12 Smokey Joe's-Charlotte

Contact Info:

Brandon Knox

336 793 6513

halderbrandon@gmail.com

George Westberry 

336 848-6318

georgewestberry@yahoo.com

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Les Racquet (less rack-it)

Kenny Murphy (Bass,Vox)

Daniel Malone (Drums, Vox)

Patrick Carroll (Guitar, Lead Vox)

Les Racquet is a jazz-oriented indie rock trio touring nationally in support of their most recent EP, “Be Water My Friend”, recorded this past January at Drift Design Studios in Boston, Massachusetts. Les Racquet, made up of Kenny Murphy, Patrick Carroll, and Daniel Malone, hails from Brooklyn,NY, home to many great national and emerging bands but none who so artfully blend genres not limited by sound, age, or space. Mike Levine at The Deli describes the band as one that “moves from punk to Afrobeat to acid jazz in equal turns, but never pulls away from the meat and potatoes required of any ambitious young group”. We hope you agree.

“Talent-wise all three members impressed, but what was most impressive was the melding of seemingly divergent sounds. The bass, drums and guitar could simultaneously veer off on a tangent without losing the greater whole. The gorgeous three-part  harmonies were the melodic highlight of the songs. Then they also weren’t afraid to throw an adventurous instrumental into the mix.” - Eli of Tympanogram

“The young group has been around for a short while, but it’s the sort of band that can build a reputation by word of mouth [and] on the strength of its shows” Roman of The Rochester City Paper

In April, 2012 the band began working with Young Giant, formerly Collegiate Records, an independent record label and booking agency operating nationally with divisions in Boston, Pittsburgh, Nashville, and Los Angeles. 

Be Water My Friend (2012)

Inspired by an interview with Kung Fu legend Bruce Li, the release Be Water My Friend indulges the listener at every turn with anecdote and metaphor, about the philosophy behind `being water” and the gentle reminder that life is beautiful. The CD was recorded at Drift Design Studios in Boston, MA in the winter of 2011, as the band was coming through during the first leg of their tour. Booked for only a weekend the trio made the most of their time, recording their favorite songs and a subsequent promotional video which were both released in early 2012. This recording is the first time that all three voices

are a prominent melody. Also, the recording is a representation of a time when the band was learning how to live together on the road, how to share responsibility and maximize the efficiency it takes to be both musicians and promoters. The trio shows ultimate trust in one another as they spin intricate harmonies and solos amidst beautiful melodies and deep groves.

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Tour Dates

TUE Aug 21 - Great Scott - Allston, MA

SAT Aug 25 - Milly's Tavern - Manchester, NH

SAT Sep 01 - HMAC: Stage on Herr - Harrisburg, PA

SAT Sep 06 - Maloney's Pub - Ardmore, PA 

Contact Info:

contact@lesraquet.com

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Photos courtesy of Camp Barefoot

The Camp Barefoot music and arts festival will begin on Thursday, August 23 and will continue through Sunday in Bartow, West Virginia. With a solid lineup that includes such acts as Keller Williams, Ghostland Observatory, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Zoogma, The Motet, Rubblebucket, Pimps of Joytime, Strange Arrangement, Ultra Violet Hippopotamus, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, The Mantras, Big Daddy Love, Zach Deputy, Archnemesis, Brother's Past and many more, this looks to be their biggest year yet.

For those of you that have never been to Camp Barefoot since its move to Bartow, West Virginia, the site is absolutely gorgeous, its beauty and layout only rivaled by Suwannee Music Park down in Live Oak, Florida. And for all you dog lovers out there, dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times. Just remember to clean up after your pet...and yourselves.  Expect a great family atmosphere, good vibes and some fantastic entertainment.

For me personally, the highlights will be Rubblebucket, Ghostland Observatory, Strange Arrangement, Big Daddy Love, Ultraviolet Hippo, Zoogma, The Motet, Brothers Past, Pimps of Joytime, Former Champions and Silo Effect. I'm sure many of you have had the opportunity to see Ghostland Observatory & their incredible light show before. It's simply off the hook. And I don't think anyone in the lineup has been making waves like Rubblebucket has been lately. A band I once considered extremely underrated has finally been getting the recognition that they deserve. If you haven't seen these guys yet then under no circumstances should you miss their set. I've actually traveled as far as San Diego to see them perform. And any opportunity to see the Motet is a good opportunity. 

4-Day General Admission is $170. Kids 12 & under are "Free" with paid

Full Lineup

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

Ghostland Observatory

Keller Williams

Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk

Kyle Hollingsworth Band with the Motet Horn Section

Zach Deputy

Pimps of Joytime

Archnemesis

The Werks

Zoogma

Future Rock

Rubblebucket

The Motet

Brothers Past

Juno What?!

That 1 Guy

The Mantras

Big Daddy Love

American Babies

Dopapod

Strange Arrangement

The Congress

Ultraviolet Hippopotamus

Quiver

Jesse Chong Band

Euforquestra

Segway

Former Champions

Silo Effect

The Big Payback "James Brown Tribute"

Skydog "Allman Brothers Tribute"

Bryan Elijah Smith & the Wild Hearts

Buzzuniverse

The Kings of Belmont

Sanctum Sully

The Native Sway

Savi Fernandez Band

The Boatmen

Second Self

The Judy Chops

Woodwork

Potent SYNC

Tiny Boxes

The Air Circus

Crucial Elements

Antero

Family Tree

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong

Freedom Enterprise

Sol Flo

Octopus

The People's Blues of Richmond

Jeff White

The Dharma Initiative

Deaf Scene

Imperial Blend

Matter of Fact

Hype Science Feat Tucker Rogers

Mac & Juice Quartet

Hound Dog Hill

Barling & Collins

Sarah Lynna & the Misfit Toys

Good Times Marching Band

The Slomski Cabaret

Jeffmo & the Roz

DJ Rahbee

DJ

Mister Jennings

DJ Reinhold

DJ

Josati

DJ Greg D

DJ Phil Dice

DJ RYU

DJ Ghost Payne

DJ Alx

Camp Barefoot will also be hosting their first "strictly bluegrass" event on Sunday, Bluegrass Jamboree. Some of the performers include Grammy nominated Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass, Sanctum Sully and many other West Virginia bluegrass acts, as well as uprising bluegrass acts throughout the east coast. Expect 7 hours of strictly bluegrass music that will provide fun entertainment for the whole family. 

Music is from 11am to 6pm on Sunday. You may purchase tickets for just this event 1-888-695-0888 (USA), 877-251-2364 (Canada). Show price: $20 all taxes & fee's included. *** $10 for All Pocahontas County Residents! Present your valid ID at the gate to receive this price. CASH ONLY***

Gates open on Thursday 8/23 at 11am, and close Sunday 8/26 at 8pm. The gates will be open 24hrs. Please note that if you do not have a 4-day pass, entry will not be allowed until 8am on the day of your ticket. For example, if you have a 3-day pass, you will not be allowed to enter until Friday at 8am.

Notice: NO FIRES

Due to the lack of rain in the area this is a HIGH No Burn Level. All Fire rule offenders will be escorted off the property and not allowed to return.

http://www.campbarefoot.org/ 

- C. Robie