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A benefit for flood victims in Suwannee, Hamilton and Columbia counties August 17-18 at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Fl.


The Suwannee Music Foundation in partnership with The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park today announce Suwannee Valley Flood Jam: A Benefit For Suwannee, Hamilton & Columbia Counties on August 17 & 18 at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. 


On June 24, 2012, Tropical Storm Debby settled over north Florida for 4 days, dumping more than 25 inches of rain in some areas of Suwannee, Hamilton and Columbia Counties. The Suwannee River rose to near record flood levels and dozens of sinkholes developed around those counties, destroying many businesses and homes while making roads impassible. 1500 families were flooded out of their homes - many left without shelter, cars, clothes, food or any worldly possessions. The flood affected over 10,000 other people throughout the tri-counties. 


More than 25 bands including Music Park favorites Peter Rowan, The Lee Boys, Jamie Davis, The Swingin Johnsons, The Heavy Pets, The Legendary JC's, Donna the Buffalo and many more will fill up the special Suwannee Valley Flood Jam line-up. Full lineup below. 


Two-Day Tickets are $45 in advance, $65 at the Gate and include primitive camping. Single-Day tickets cost $20 per day and are available only at the gate. Day tickets do not include primitive camping. 


An on-line charitable auction will also be available to those not able to attend. Whether in person or not, folks will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of great items including artist memorabilia, diamond and gold jewelry, music instruments, collectible items and much more. Stay connected to www.musicliveshere.com for updates, to view the online auction and to purchase tickets. 


One hundred percent of net profits from the Suwannee Valley Flood Jam will be donated to locally based charities, Love INC based in Live Oak, FL and The United Way based in Lake City, FL. 


Since the flood began, the Suwannee Music Foundation and the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park have partnered with Love INC. to deliver supplies and provide relief to affected households. These charitable efforts by music lovers everywhere have helped hundreds of people who in this desperate time of their lives have virtually nothing. Volunteers at both agencies, along with many others throughout the three counties have donated thousands of hours to help family, friends and complete strangers, wading in waist deep, contaminated water to bring out previous personal belongings, prized children's toys and helping families find suitable temporary homes. 


Suwannee Valley Flood Jam Lineup is as follows: Peter Rowan, Donna The Buffalo, The Lee Boys, The Swingin Johnsons, Jamie Davis, The Heavy Pets, The Legendary JC's, Mercy Mountain Boys, Beebs & Her Money Makers, Flannel Church, State Of Mind, Shane Pruitt, Down The Hatch, Main Stream, funkUs, Asheville Flood Commission, Stephanie Renee & Wreckless, Randy & Beth, Catfish Alliance, Chroma, Applebutter Express, Aquaphonics, El Groundscoro, The Resolvers, The Funky Seeds, DJ Craig Heneveld, The Funky Nuggets, Flt Rsk, $BIG BUCKS$ CREW, DJ Triclops, Kidd Yzer, DJ Chef Rocc, C-Minus, Vlad The Inhaler, Mason Masters, Jeff Randall, DJ Ginsu, and DJ Natural. 

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About Love INC

Love INC. (Loveinc-suwanneecounty.org) is a Non-Denominational Christian organization which is a registered 501(C)(3) charity and operates under the tax exempt guidelines as designated by the IRS. Love INC. has been providing food and services to the people of Suwannee County from day one and has demonstrated a commitment to keeping overhead low and keeping all donations here in the immediate area.


About The United Way

The United Way of Suwannee Valley works to assist at risk households recover from natural disasters. The Suwannee Valley Long Term Recovery Committee assists at-risk households recover from natural disasters through various social services. These agencies include senior care for impacted house households with residents age 60 and over, legal services to assist with legal issues arising in disaster situations, and various agencies that assist affected households with food, water, household items, clothes, rent, and utility assistance. 


For more information regarding Suwannee Valley Flood Jam, please contact

Railroad Earth’s Hangtown Halloween Ball October 26 – 28, 2012.

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Railroad Earth's Hangtown Halloween Ball is thrilled to announce the first wave of artists for the 2012 festival, set to take place in Placerville, CA on October 26th-28th at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Featuring three nights of Railroad Earth, the event will also feature a legion of guests including: Blind Pilot, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe- (Beastie Boys Tribute ~ featuring members of Slightly Stoopid), The Del McCoury Band, The Infamous Stringdusters, Keller Williams with The Traveling McCourys, Greensky Bluegrass, Emmitt-Nershi Band, Pickwick, and much more to be announced in the coming weeks.


Railroad Earth's Hangtown Halloween Ball

October 26 - 28, 2012

El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville, CA


The second annual Halloween event features far more than just three chances to get costumed, groove to great music, and get a little wild under the harvest moon. The campout also takes place in a picturesque setting (at the gateway of the High Sierras), replete with running water, hot showers and colorful festival ambiance that a holiday like Halloween demands. "We have a remarkable site. The main stage area is set within an expansive natural amphitheater while the indoor late night hall, located just 100 yards away, is a 2100 person venue with plenty of room for dancing. We're also offering multiple camping options including a really cool VIP zone set back from the main venue area in an open grassy field with perfectly clear stage site lines." states Ryan Kronenberg from Pet Projekt, one of the producers of the event.


Hosted by Railroad Earth, the great team at High Sierra Music with original partners Pet Projekt have combined to produce one of the best festival experiences in the country and quite possibly the closing festival for the 2012 outdoor concert season.


Festival goers can purchase multi-day passes which include camping, VIP packages (appropriately named the SupernaturALL Experience), parking and RV passes directly through the event website at http://www.hangtownhalloween.com/tickets.  Deepest discounts are available now through July 23 (while supplies last).  For more information about the event check out http://www.hangtownhalloween.com or http://www.railroadearth.com for more information.



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A high-energy-one-of-a-kind four piece rock band based in Charlotte, NC.

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Justin Babcock - Drums

Gabe Britton - Vocals, multi-instrumentalist

Greg Dalton -  Vocals, Guitar

Jeff Lewis - Bass

Chasing Edison is a groove based rock band from Charlotte, NC. Forming in early 2009, the band's rising popularity can best be attributed to their amazing performances -- at both small shows and large music festivals. Chasing Edison draws from styles as  diverse as progressive metal to improvised jazz fusion. They provide an ever-evolving unique experience through gut wrenching grooves; turn on the dime changes, and an awe-inspiring light show. The members of Chasing Edison have been making music individually since childhood. The band, comprised of members Justin Babcock (Drums & Percussion,) Greg Dalton (Guitar,) Jeff Lewis (Bass,) and Gabe Britton (Lead vocals & multi-instrumentalist,) can best be described as stylistically diverse - with music that appeals to both the listener and the musicians. Produced by Chris Mitchell from Umphrey's McGee, their music is easy to relate to through danceable grooves, meaningful lyrics, and an overall positive message. They continue to challenge each other by writing complex dynamic parts within their songs, which also keeps their audience entertained. The band's musical influences include Tool, The Grateful Dead, Bootsy Collins, and Pink Floyd.


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"My favorite song to perform is "Enjoy the Show." The song has many intricate parts, many hooks and a great groove. It also highlights many of our strengths as players and allows us to open up the song to create very interesting improvisational moments that vary from night to night.  Sometimes the song is eight minutes long and other times we perform it for closer to 15 minutes," said Babcock. The members of Chasing Edison are always writing new music, and they seem to be releasing new songs at record speed. The band recently released a new song called "Dust," which they have we have been debuting at their recent shows. They plan to release a brand new album by the fall of 2012, which will be available for purchase through the Homegrown Music Network and iTunes.



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Booking Manager: Bryan Dowling

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Yoga plus 17 bands on 2 stages, performance & interactive arts, firewalking, fire dancing, hoop dancers & workshops, aerial dancers and more!

Imagine… your eyes open effortlessly to the tune of the frolicking blue ridge mountain stream.  You climb out of your abode in the neighborhood, inhale the mist and the distant aroma of incense.   You stretch, wander over the bridge to the dawn flower essence workshop or go sit in the meditation meadow for a few moments.  When you hear the gong, wander to your first yoga class of the day, the tea shanty or Red Rooster Coffee for a cuppa and a gigantic sourdough orange pecan cinnamon roll.

Welcome to the newest music festival on the East Coast!  The Floyd YOga Jam is the new, locally homegrown, grassroots, organic, carbon conscious event that debuts this Labor Day Weekend 2012! 

Tickets are Now on Sale at: www.floydyogajam.com Currently tickets are available for $100 for a 3-day ticket ($140 at the gate), $85 for a 2 day ($125 at the gate), $65 for Saturday Only, $50 for Sunday Only.  Special Reserved Creek-side Camping Package is available for $350 until sold-out and  includes 2 tickets, free parking, complimentary shower passes, festival beverage cups, reserved camping and more!   $3 of every ticket sold is used to purchase carbon credits from the Appalachian Carbon Partnership (www.appalachiancarbonpartnership.org) to help offset the environmental impacts of the festival.

Check it out. Friend the YOJam on Facebook.  Be a part of the Journey. Three days of music on  two stages with headliners Trevor Hall, Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra, and The Ragbirds. PLUS three days of yoga classes and workshops. There are classes for everyone from the casual yoga person to the advanced yogini. Over 20 Yoga Instructors will share their unique styles of Yoga and welcome all fitness levels.  Join Dana Flynn, Andrea Boyd, Jeffery Cohen, Jonathon Miles, Ajeet Khalsa, Stephanie Keach, Durga Das and Mira and more for over 35 hours of free workshops to expand your practice and your soul!  Or, don’t do any yoga, and just relax and take in the rest of what YOjam has to offer: 17 bands on 2 stages, performance & interactive arts, firewalking, fire dancing, hoop dancers & workshops, aerial dancers, and slacklining with the Yoga Slackers.

This is a family friendly event with children’s yoga and activities planned throughout the weekend.

YOJammers will enjoy a fantastic array of food vendors sourced with local ingredients including organic veggies, fruit, cheeses, meats and eggs (provided by Good Food Good People and Sustain Floyd). The fantabulous Green Light Cafe from Asheville, NC will provide full service vegetarian and vegan selections.  Red Rooster Coffee will delight with locally roasted coffee creations and decadent desserts, including gluten-free options.  The YOJam Tea Shanty provides teas and treats and a chance for a local community education program to earn much needed start-up funds (the YOjam’s version of Appalachian micro-loans) .  Other food selections include Thai Curry, BBQ with locally raised beef and pork, sweets, treats, crepes, sushi, tex-mex and Carribean treats. Pair these wonderful selections with local beers, wines and Floyd’s very own Buffalo Mountain Kombucha and your tummy will be as delighted as your soul!  

Yoga Studios are eligible for Free Reserved Creek-side Camping in the Yoga Studio Village. (Contact Laura@floydyogajam.com to find out more) Camping is included with your ticket if you park your car and walk in.  Or, drive your car into the Neighborhood and park right next to your campsite for an additional $25 (RV passes are $40).   Potable water is available for all, but no hookups.   Showers, ice and incidentals will be available for sale for your convenience.

This soulful celebration of music, yoga, community and play is the creation of the dynamic, local production company, the Dancin’ Dakinis.    In Sanskrit, a dakini, or “she who moves through the sky” is thought to be the embodiment of enlightened female energy.   The YOjam promoters are Shirley Ann Burgess, owner of Living Light Yoga Studio and Wellness Center(www.livinglightinfloyd.com), Laura Polant, owner of the forestry firm, Artemis GIS (artemis.gis@gmail.com) and the mother–daughter team, Suze and Mud Bailey, owners of RAGGEdge Gear (www.raggedgegear.com).  All are Appalachian homesteaders, yoga devotees, local instigators of the highest degree, and work and live in Floyd County, Virginia.

Come experience the Floyd YOga Jam and create a truly unique one of a kind event, a retreat in the meadows which will feed your Heart, your Soul, and your Planet.
 

Honoring Lumbee musician, songwriter, and composer Willie French Lowery.


Dark Water Rising appeared on NPR's The State of Things honoring fellow Lumbee musician Willie French Lowery. Willie French Lowery was a professional singer, songwriter and guitarist from Robeson County, North Carolina. He had performed with such artists as Floyd Westerman, Ulali, The Allman Brothers, and Clyde McPhatter, and has recorded with several musical groups including "Plant and See" and "Lumbee". He has published over 500 songs which have been recorded by numerous gospel, rock, country and R&B artists. Darkwater Rising performs "I Had My Fun...", "Let us meet where the rivers run cold" and "Hometown Hero". You can listen to the show here.

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Dark Water Rising is led by Charly Lowry (lead singer/rhythm guitar - Semi Finalist on American Idol 2004), Aaron Locklear (keys/guitar/bass), Corey Locklear (lead guitar/cello/bass), and Shay Jones (drums).The band works to harness the sounds of Soul, Rock, Country, and R&B. Lyrically, Dark Water Rising explores all themes of life, whether it is love, heartbreak, sacrifice, celebration, despair, or pain; all the while expressing their sentiment on issues affecting Native American communities. Dark Water Rising's live shows are worth going to with large groups of people-preferably friends and family.  

Following the success of their self titled debut, DWR is currently making plans to record their upcoming sophomore album.  Dark water Rising will be performing with Yarn this Thursday at The Soapbox Lounge in Wilmington, North Carolina.


Upcoming Shows

07/12/12 - The Soapbox Lounge w/ Yarn - Wilmington, NC

07/13/12 - Kings w/ Clay Pigeons - Raleigh, NC

07/20/12 - Highrock Outfitters - Lexington, NC

07/26/12 - The Town Pump - Black Mountain, NC

07/27/12 - Bynum Front Porch Series - Bynum, NC

08/09/12 - Local 506 w/ A Mad Affair- Chapel Hill, NC

08/16/12 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC

08/17/12 - Ten O One w/ The Heritage - Winston-Salem, NC

08/18/12 - The Soapbox Lounge w/ The Family - Wilmington, NC

08/31 - Highrock Outfitters - Lexington, NC

09/01/12 - Guardian Angel Jam -Mebane, NC (Early afternoon Set)

09/01/12 - Deep South - Raleigh, NC

09/28/12 - Highrock Outfitters w/ Lefty Williams- Lexington, NC

10/11/12 - The Station w/Sarah Shook and the Devil - Carrboro, NC


 

"A fan of strong, heartfelt lyrics will find much to chew on" 

- J. Evan Wade - Home Grown Music Network

 

"Native Americans who piece together Southern rock full of gospel harmonies, hip-hop inflections and Motown soul with a journeyman work ethic. With bold songwriting and bewitching arrangements, DWR breaks rules effortlessly"

 - Sylvia Pfeiffenberger - Indy Week 


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http://www.myspace.com/charlylowry

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ALO - Sounds Like This CD

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ALO's latest release offers many rewards for the adventurous listener and it is by far their most ambitious album in years.
10th Annual event takes place August 17-19 with 7 Walkers, Boombox, Greensky Bluegrass & more.


North Michigan's Trademark Music Festival Announces Main Stage Performances from Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Van Ghost, Held in the Manistee National Forest


11130 W 48 1/2 Rd Wellston, MI | All Ages | children under 12 admitted free | 3 Day Pass $140 in advance | Single Day Tickets: Fri & Sat $45, Sun $35 | RV and VIP Upgrades Available | www.hoxeyville.com


June 18, 2012 - Wellston, MI - The 10th annual Hoxeyville Music Festival, held August 17-19 in Wellston, MI is proud to announce Bruce Hornsby & the Noismakers as one of the top additions to this summer's lineup. 


One decade in, the trademark Northern Michigan festival features such diverse acts as 7 Walkers (featuring Grateful Dead original member Bill Kruetzmann), Greensky Bluegrass (2 sets Friday Night), Van Ghost, Strange Arrangement, The Macpodz, Seth & May, Airborne or Aquatic, The Crane Wives, The Ragbirds and many more.

 

The full lineup includes:


Bruce Hornsby & the Noismakers

7 Walkers

Greensky Bluegrass

Boombox

Little Frank & the Premiers

Van Ghost

Strange Arrangement

The Cosby Sweater

Rach Davis

Seth & May

Airborne or Aquatic

The Go Rounds

Abbey Road - performed by Redsea Ped & Corn Fed Girls 

Joshua Davis

Twin Cats

Crane Wives

Luke Winslow King

Ragbirds

Macpodz

UV Hippo

Naive Melodies

Garret Borns

Dragonwagon

 

 

Nestled in the heart of Northwest Michigan's Manistee National Forest, Hoxeyville is a testament to pure North Country peace as well as a good ol' down home hootenanny. Bringing together some of the most talented artists in Michigan and beyond, the 10th annual Hoxeyville promises to be one for the record books. 


Known for the spontaneity and creativity of his live performances, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers draw frequently from classical, jazz, bluegrass, folk, Motown, rock, blues, and jam band musical traditions with upbeat songwriting and seamless improvisations contained within.

 

Though the term can often be overused, 'super group' is the only way to describe "swampadelic rockers" 7 Walkers. The young band features former Grateful Dead drummer, Bill Kreutzmann along with renowned guitarist / vocalist Papa Mali, legendary New Orleans bassist George Porter Jr. and multi-instrumentalist Matt Hubbard. The group's lyrics are provided by longtime Grateful Dead lyricist and Jerry Garcia collaborator, Robert Hunter.

 

Kalamazoo's own Greensky Bluegrass have been gaining national attention after releasing their most recent album, Handguns and continuously touring the country performing to sold out crowds. As their name might suggest, Greensky Bluegrass utilizes traditional bluegrass instruments, as the music that they make with them is anything but conventional considering Rolling Stone noted Greensky "is representing the genre for a whole new generation."

 

Northern Michigan's own Seth & May have carved a unique niche as conscious, soul-stirring songsters. Their truth-telling and inspiring songs have garnered them a huge following across Michigan and nationwide as they tour behind the release of their latest CD New Flower, a dozen songs deeply influenced by their cross-global trek to Ethiopia.

 

Keeping with its founders' original intent, the Hoxeyville Music Festival offers attendees an intimate musical experience among natural wooded beauty featuring the privacy of its spacious 20' x 30' wooded campsites and a fan-friendly attendance capacity of 5000. The festival's 85-acre vast campgrounds offer enough room for everyone to camp and live just a short walk to the concert grounds. 



Hoxeyville is offering a limited amount of Early Bird tickets available now at $140 via www.hoxeyville.com. Each festival ticket includes music and camping for the entire weekend. 


Additionally, patrons are able to take in a day of music by selecting single day tickets. Music for the entire day on Friday and Saturday runs $45 and $35 for Sunday; these passes include parking but do not include camping.


As in years past, the festival site also features a disc golf course with a glow course, a variety of VIP and quiet camping options, a vendor village and a beer tent with some of the finest regional brews. Complete festival details are available at www.hoxeyville.com.

Catch them live performing at the Wild Goose Festival at Shakori Hills.

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Out of 3200 entries for Indie Music Reviewer magazine's Acoustic issue Songs of Water is ranked the best of the best. To view the top 25 and receive a compilation of all these artists for free click here.



"With seven different writers and composers, one can bet you will never hear the same sound twice. They are the kind of band you just have to hear to understand the brilliance behind the music."


-Kerriann Curtis, Indie Music Reviewer



North Carolina's Songs of Water has been creating music together since 2002, yet their distinct and evocative sound carries roots from the most ancient of cultures. This seven piece ensemble, delicately blends instrumentation from across the globe in a uniquely American context. The uncommon use of the hammered dulcimer, melodically leads many of the group's instrumental pieces, followed by the resonance of various acoustic instruments and a brooding foundation of heavy percussion. Layers of orchestral strings and sparse vocals create a cinematic appeal to the otherwise raw expression of musical compositions.


Songs of Water has independently released two full length albums to date which have been met with considerable praise.  The band has been featured on NPR's The State of Things, as well as Fiona Richie's "Thistle & Shamrock" program, and WNCW's Music Mix with Martin Anderson.  Reaching across the ocean, music from the band's sophmore release, "The Sea Has Spoken" has been aired on The UK's "Reach On Air". 


Songs of Water has performed on Michael Johnathan's Wood Songs Old Time Radio Show in Lexington, Ky, Black Mountain NC's LEAF Festival, Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival as well as shared the stage with mentionable artists as Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs.


Songs of Water will be performing the Wild Goose Festival at Shakori Hills (NC), June 21-24. Friday at 7pm on the Performance Cafe stage. Link for tickets


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Elisa Rose - violin/vocals 

Jason Windsor - Guitar, Percussion, mandolin, Electric Guitar 

Luke Skaggs - Banjo, Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, Violin, Lap Steel, Saz 

Stephen Roach - Vocals, Guitar, Percussion, mandolin, Tenor Banjo, hammered dulcimer, mandola 

Greg Willette - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussion 

Michael Pritchard - Drums, Guitar, Percussion, hammered dulcimer 

Jon Kliegle - piano, Violin, flutes, Accordian



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