Donna Jean Godchaux, Grateful Dead vocalist in the 1970s, will return to Philadelphia on March 7th to host a table at the annual WXPN Beggar’s Banquet fundraiser to be held at Penn’s Landing Caterers, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. For more information, go to http://www.xpn.org/support-xpn/2009beggarsbanquet.
Third annual event held May 23-25 celebrates the music and spirit of The Grateful Dead; Festival features no overlapping sets with 3 nights of Dark Star Orchestra, plus Yonder Mountain String Band, Galactic, Keller Williams with More Than A Little, New Riders Of The Purple Sage, The Wailers, ...view article
The Spencer Katzman Threeo's debut release on 6V6 Records, entitled 5 is the new 3, is a ten track adventure that deftly skirts the jazz-rock fusion clich' while paying homage to a multitude of styles and artists within the genre. Composed of relatively short instrumental pieces, 5 is ...view article
McNear's Mystic Theater in Petaluma, California was the first sold out show of the west coast tour to my knowledge. With a capacity of 550 and a proximity to San Francisco of some 40 miles, it's easy to understand why. Umphrey's was definitely feeling the energy last night as they proceeded ...view article
Nashville, Tenn. – Over two decades after its release, TheNitty Gritty Dirt Band’s (NGDB) No. 1 hit single “Fishin’ in the Dark” is still setting records. The classic song has been certified ...view article
July 28, 2014 (New Orleans, LA) - Fresh off of recent sold-out performances with 311 and an appearance at the Electric Forest Festival, New Orleans prog-funk quintet Earphunk are proud to announce details ...view article
Just added to the Big Up Music & Arts Festival lineup are: Zoogma, The Werks, Consider the Source, Cosmic Dust Bunnies, Moses & the Electric Company, Normal Instruments, Otis Grove, Insignya, Lespecial, Split Phase, Wobblesauce, Auto Orbit, Dirty Paris, Rogue Chimp, Outlet, The Edd, ...view article
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- The Mickey Hart Band announces their first tour of 2013 with special guests, The African Showboyz from Ghana. The African Showboyz are four brothers from the northern part of Ghana who fuse a unique blend of West African rhythm, dance, and raw energy. Originally discovered by Grammy-winning ...view article
Rothbury, Mich. – Electric Forest and THUMP, VICE’s electronic music channel, announce the launch of “Electric Forces” - a unique music festival activation where U.S. Military Veterans and Electric Forest festivalgoers will share their stories of renewal in ...view article