McDowell Mountain Music Festival never fails to put together an impressive lineup, and this year is no exception. Taking place from March 3-5, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ, the festival has released a fantastic initial billing for their event. Headlining the festival are Flume, The Shins, Chromeo, Grouplove and Gov’t Mule, offering a wide array of talents at the top […]
Over the past decade, The String Cheese Incident has emerged as one of America's most significant independent bands. Born in 1993 in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, SCI has since released 10 albums, 6 DVDs and countless live recordings from their relentless tour schedule. Their 22 year history is packed full of surreal experiences, epic moments, groundbreaking involvement […]
Over the past decade, The String Cheese Incident has emerged as one of America's most significant independent bands. Born in 1993 in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, SCI has since released 10 albums, 6 DVDs and countless live recordings from their relentless tour schedule. Their 22 year history is packed full of surreal experiences, epic moments, groundbreaking involvement […]
Modern Measure is a hybrid electronic project like none other. Infusing live organic instrumentation with artfully crafted music production is what sets Modern Measure apart from others. Modern Measure was formed in the musical hotbed of Atlanta, GA in 2013. Coming off of sold out performances at Terminal West in ATL, to headlining and supporting […]
Looking back over the past 25 years of rootsy, string-based music, the impact of Leftover Salmon is impossible to deny. Formed in Boulder at the end of 1989, the Colorado slamgrass pioneers took their form of aggressive bluegrass to rock and roll bars at a time when it wasn’t so common, helping Salmon become a […]
For their landmark tenth studio album, The New Mastersounds trace the New Orleans side of their funky family tree back to their roots. Made for Pleasure, due out October 2, 2015 from revered independent label, Royal Potato Family, was recorded at The Living Room, a converted wood-frame church directly across the Mississippi River from downtown […]
After being named one of Rolling Stone's top 10 artists to watch, releasing 3 studio albums, and spending 6 straight years in a van touring the world and opening for acts such as The Who and Van Halen, Boulder, CO based Rock band Rose Hill Drive decided to take a break. Now, 5 years later, […]
Dance music fans in New Orleans have a lot to look forward to this spring, as the BUKU Music + Art Project has revealed their 2017 lineup. Taking place on March 10th and 11th, the festival will see headlining sets from Deadmau5 and Travis Scott, but the party doesn’t stop there. The full lineup posting […]
When the Greyboy Allstars first formed, two decades ago next year, they were nothing short of groundbreaking. They have influenced an entire generation of bands playing improvisational music in a funk format. Meanwhile, they have outlasted most of their contemporaries, because they have continued to enjoy working together and have honed the essence of their […]
On February 18th, the world of music lost one of its brightest shining stars, the inimitable Clyde Stubblefield. The “Funky Drummer,” as he was affectionately known, laid down the rhythmic foundation for some of James Brown‘s biggest hits, adding drums to the albums Cold Sweat, I Got the Feelin’, It’s a Mother, Say It Loud – I’m Black and […]
When the Greyboy Allstars first formed, two decades ago next year, they were nothing short of groundbreaking. They have influenced an entire generation of bands playing improvisational music in a funk format. Meanwhile, they have outlasted most of their contemporaries, because they have continued to enjoy working together and have honed the essence of their […]
Well, this should be a funky good time. Joe Tatton, keyboardist of The New Matersounds, has joined forces with The Nth Power's drummer Nikki Glaspie and bassist Nate Edgar, along with guitarist Jeffrey Lockhart to form JUKEJOINT. The group has announced their first gig will take place on Wednesday, March 15th in New York City […]
Big Gigantic, whose blend of mind-bending beats, thunderous bass, and frenetic melodies has developed a rabid following since forming in 2008, has taken their sound to yet another dimension with the release of their newest album 'Nocturnal' (available now for FREE download at www.biggigantic.net). The album, by Boulder, CO-based saxophonist/producer Dominic Lalli and drummer Jeremy […]
Silver Wrapper & Riot Fest Present WEEN - Night 1 (Night 2 is SOLD OUT) Thursday, March 16th Aragon Ballroom 1106 W. Lawrence Ave. Doors: 8 PM 18+
The Motet began in 1998 in Denver, Colorado, where the band's then-rotating cast of musicians amassed an enthusiastic and loyal throng of hometown fans. The Motet took their infectious dance parties on the road about three years ago, and their national fan base has been growing exponentially ever since. Today their shows sell out from […]
Soule Monde is avant funk erupting from the syncopated minds of power drummer Russ Lawton + B3 wizard Ray Paczkowski. An ideal union of swagger and raw talent, the duo is fervently cemented into an indestructible pocket, where bold improvisational leaps by either player are met by a near-telepathic response from the other. This is […]
