The second-born child of independent music pioneer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frank Zappa first took the stage with his famous father at the tender age of 12. He was entranced by the elder Zappa’s “control over the music [that] almost seemed like a magic trick.” By the ...view article
Through marathon live shows, relentless touring, innovative use of the internet as a promotional tool, and an ever-expanding discography of studio and concert recordings, Colorado’s String Cheese Incident (SCI) has cultivated one of the most loyal fan bases on the jamband circuit. On November 9th, ...view article
If the first FloydFest ever, 9 years ago, was 'groundbreaking' in its genre-defying globally-infused line-up (not to mention its meteoric rise from the humble one-stoplight-town of 'Floyd' Virginia) FloydFest 9, in 2010, is still "Breaking Ground." FloydFest re-images itself annually, unveiling new ...view article
Umphrey’s McGee’s innovative Stew Art Series (aka, “S2”) – an interactive fan experience where audience members “conduct” the band’s live improvisations - continues to garner industry attention for its ground breaking approach to building the ever-important ...view article
When I was but a wee little fourth grader in Saint Paul, MN I worked on a group research project about a place that I had never seen and, as far as I was concerned, was too far away and too wild to possibly exist in the same universe. Yosemite National Park in California was about as distant to me ...view article
"Rock and Roll comes from Soul music, and we are tied to that. What we do comes from inside of us. Music is about what you hear and see and feel, but it's also something that is greater than the sum of its parts." - Josh Fairman, bass player for Kinetix.
Following the Spring departure of longtime bassist, Kevin Rosen, the Chicago-formed Dark Star Orchestra offered temporary spots to a handful of talented performers. Today, the band announces the formal, permanent bassist role goes to Skip Vangelas who is currently on tour with the band. Vangelas ...view article
From dance halls to intimate theaters worldwide comes EOTO - the nation’s top innovator in glitchy electronic, bass thumping, dub-step themed music. With performances booked well into 2010 including dates in Tucson, Albuquerque, San Diego and all along the western seaboard, EOTO is taking the country ...view article
Masontown, WV (February 12, 2009) - Walther Productions is proud to announce the 13th annual All Good Music Festival held July 10-12 at Marvin's Mountaintop in Masontown, WV. Featuring an extended weekend of music and camping amongst the scenic West Virginia mountains, the All Good Festival ...view article
Northwestern Illinois in the mid heat of July brought a gathering of music, arts and creativity. For the second year of Whippersnap a new location, bigger bands and more appeal gave crowds a lot to offer. At Lyran Park in the north western area of Rockford Illinois the grounds were shaded and secluded. ...view article
.jpg "Umphrey's McGee - Las Tortugas Festival, Groveland CA - 10/30/2009 - 10/31/2009")
