Dave Johnston, Ben Kaufmann, Adam Aijala and Jeff Austin, collectively known as Yonder Mountain String Band, came into Dallas on April Fool's Day, although what they brought to the House Of Blues was no joke. To the inexperienced ear, YMSB may be referred to as a bluegrass band, but they're much ...view article

There are a growing number of products which use non-toxic ingredients to do the same job as the toxic products, normally pushed by the large corporate companies.  Take the time to investigate the ingredients in the products you purchase to make sure that they ...view article

As proud diehard Americana/alternative-country music lovers, my friends and I anxiously awaited the arrival of the much-anticipated film Crazy Heart. After all, every social subgroup seemed to eventually get their token movies; skaters, break-dancers, cheerleaders, cab drivers, line-order ...view article

Dubbed "one of the country's most intriguing, innovative outfits around" by XLR8R Magazine, STS9 announces the release of their brand new studio effort, Ad Explorata (December 8, 2009 /1320 Records).

Ad Explorata – the band’s third release of 2009 (following their iTunes LIVE Exclusive NYE.ATL.08 ...view article

The nonchalant atmosphere of a Monday evening slowly picked up pace at the Vogue as Los Angeles based Kraddy hit the stage. The speaker-shuddering bass drops moved the crowd from the bar onto the dance floor and warmed their bodies for the organic bass beats of EOTO. The DJ’s gear was perched and ...view article

Celebrating one of the best times of year with a stomping bluegrass lineup was achieved this performance at the Vic Theater in Chicago. With spring popping up a cool breeze for the evening the music was blown in by welcoming attendees. Cornmeal always bringing their best back home as they performed ...view article

The appreciation for the genres encompassed into electronic and experimental scene is certainly one that can be hard to come by and accepted for some. Yet one major feeling which cant be denied is the way it gets a crowd moving. Something about the beats, the buildup and the flow which are all combined ...view article

Yesterday was the opening day of the Summer Camp Music Festival.  After a great pre-party on Thursday, our expectations were high for the kick-off moe. set at 12:30pm.  We were not disappointed, opening up with Not Coming Down into Wormwood.  Other highlights were Queen of ...view article

Umphrey's McGee is starting off 2011 with a bang, playing a four night run at the Mayan Holidaze party in Mexico, then down the East Coast, for their winter tour.  January also marks the end of the Kevin Browning reign at the soundboard.  Kevin's transitioning into a new role at Umph's headquarters ...view article