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Suwannee Hulaween 2016 Presents String Cheese Incident, My Morning Jacket, Umphrey’s McGee & More

Suwannee Hulaween 2016

From Suwannee Hulaween 2016

“Silver Wrapper and Purple Hat Productions have announced the first round of artists for the fourth annual Suwannee Hulaween, hosted by one of America’s most independently successful and diverse jam bands, The String Cheese Incident, over the Halloween weekend, October 28 – 30, 2016 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.” Read More

Hulaween 2016 Lineup: Big Gigantic (feat. The Motet), Disclosure (DJ set), Future Rock, Gramatik, Greensky Bluegrass, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Lettuce, Manic Focus, My Morning Jacket, Rebelution, Snarky Puppy, String Cheese Incident (3 Nights), STS9, The Motet, The Revivalists, Umphrey’s McGee & More


Websites & Links: SuwanneeHulaween.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube


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Dominican Holidaze 2016 with Umphrey’s McGee, The Disco Biscuits, STS9 & More

Dominican Holidaze 2016

From Dominican Holidaze 2016

“Umphrey’s McGee, the Disco Biscuits, and STS9: Each Performing 2 FULL, 2 SET SHOWS plus an additional sunset show. Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Lotus, Lettuce, Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ Set), and The Floozies: Each performing 1 SHOW on the beach. Daily Poolside and late night sets (Artists to be announced soon).

Dominican Holidaze 2016 is taking over neighboring resorts in Punta Cana. We’ll be returning to our home at Breathless, and expanding to it’s brand new next door neighbor, Now Onyx. Guests will be able to roam freely between the resorts, maintaining that intimacy and community that makes Holidaze so special!

Pre-sale:
All guests who have attended a previous Holidaze event will be eligible for an exclusive Pre-sale on May 19th. Find more details about the Pre-sale here.

General On-Sale: Any remaining rooms after the Pre-sale will go on sale to the general public on May 20th at 12pm EDT.”

Websites & Links: DominicanHolidaze.com | Facebook | Twitter @DRHolidaze


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Bassnectar in ATL 2016 – Secret Location

Bassnectar - ATL 2016

From Bassnectar

“Come spend a weekend with us as we take over Downtown Atlanta for our first show since 2013 at The Tabernacle! We are going back to our roots – the underground parties of the 1990s: one room, one floor, no seats, sweat dripping from the ceiling, secret location…

There will be a map point & info to follow, but to be clear this is not a “show” – it’s a gathering.
As it is a destination weekend event, if you’re local to ATL then invite your friends from out of town and pull out the sleeping bags. It’s another family affair, and you are invited to be a part of it, but these tickets will go extremely fast, and we want to avoid scalpers as much as we can.

Joining us for this most special event: Hudson Mohawke – Lunice – Truth – Big Wild – ATLiens – Hustle Up”

Websites & Links: Bassnectar.net | Facebook | Twitter


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Video: Inside Look at the Making of July 1978:The Complete Recordings with David Lemieux

Grateful Dead – July 1978:The Complete Recordings

“As an archivist and Dead Head, this boxed set is about as exciting as it gets. Musically, it features five exhilarating, dynamic nights in the summer of 1978. The sound quality is impeccable, as would be expected from Betty Cantor-Jackson’s always-pristine recordings. The rarity of the first three nights, and the hall-of-fame pedigree of the last two, makes this one of the most astonishing Grateful Dead releases ever. Collaborating with the owners of these tapes, we are very pleased to see these important historical documents returned home and now shared with the world.”
– David Lemieux

Five Complete Shows on 12 discs
• 7/1/78 Arrowhead Stadium: Kansas City, MO
• 7/3/78 St. Paul Civic Center Arena: St. Paul, MN
• 7/5/78 Omaha Civic Auditorium: Omaha, NE
• 7/7/78 Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Morrison, CO
• 7/8/78 Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Morrison, CO
Mastered in HDCD by Jeffrey Norman
Artwork by esteemed cartoonist Paul Pope
Intro and show-by-show liner notes by Nicholas Meriwether
Producer’s Note by David Lemieux
Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 15,000
Release Date: May 13, 2016

Websites & Links: Dead.net | Facebook | Twitter


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Umphrey’s McGee Presents the 2nd Annual Chucktown Ball 2016

Chucktown Ball 2016

From Umphrey’s McGee

“Umphrey’s McGee returns to Charleston, South Carolina on September 23rd and 24th for the second iteration of Chucktown Ball at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Riverfront Park is situated on the beautiful banks of the Cooper River, surrounded by graceful oak trees; this picturesque outdoor setting will be the backdrop for a two-day full blown Umphrey’s McGee event.

Each night, two sets of UM will be preceded by very special guests: Moon Taxi and Dead 27s on Friday September 23rd; and The Floozies, Dangermuffin, and The Hip Abduction on Saturday September 24th. We will also feature local food, libations, and vending, along with a umVIP elevated concert experience (pre-show BBQ, anyone?) and umVIP travel packages featuring hotels smack in the middle of historic downtown Charleston, complete with convenient transportation to and from the show.


Pre-sale and umVIP on-sale begins Tuesday, May 10, at 12:00 pm ET. During pre-sale, we will offer a limited amount of deeply discounted two-day early-bird tickets for $55.00. Snag these while supplies last. Public on-sale begins Thursday, May 12, at 12:00 pm ET.

Early bird two-day GA passes are $55.00, regular two-day GA passes are $75.00, single-day GA tickets are $45.00, umVIP only two-day packages are $359.00, umVIP Friday only are $169.00, and umVIP Saturday only are $199.00.”

Websites & Links: Umphreys.com | UMLive.com | UMVideo | Facebook


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String Cheese Incident Live From Red Rocks 2015 Available Now DVD or Download

String Cheese Incident - Live at Red Rocks 2015

From String Cheese Incident

“The String Cheese Incident and TourGigs are pleased to present a special HD video release of all 3 nights of SCI at Red Rocks in July of 2015! Produced in stunning crystal clear quality, these spectacular Incidents are now available on DVD, BluRay, or HD Digital Download! Order each show individually or package all 3 together! Watch a preview below…”

String Cheese Incident perform “Country Road Blues” at Red Rocks July 26th, 2015.

Websits & Links: StringCheeseIncident.com | TourGigs.com


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ROMP 2016 with Old Crow Medicine Show, Del McCoury Band & More

ROMP 2016

The International Bluegrass Music Museum presents ROMP Fest 2016. The festival will be held June 22nd-25th in Owensboro, KY. Tickets are on sale now.

ROMP 2016 Lineup: Old Crow Medicine Show, Sam Bush Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Del McCoury Band, The Infamous Stringdusters, The Travelin’ McCoury’s, Town Mountain, and many more.

Websites & Links: RompFest.com | Facebook


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Northwest String Summit 2016 with Yonder Mountain, Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth & More

Northwest String Summit 2016

The 15th Annual Northwest String Summit 2016 returns to Horning’s Hideout July 14th-17th. Tickets are on sale now!

2016 Lineup: Yonder Mountain String Band (3 Nights), Fruition (2x), Greensky Bluegrass (2x), Keller Williams Grateful Gospel with Stu Allen, Larry Keel, Leftover Salmon (2x), Railroad Earth, Steep Canyon Rangers , The Infamous Stringdusters (2x), and Many More.

Websites & Links: StringSummit.com | Facebook


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Hard Working Americans Spring Tour 2016 “Rest in Chaos”

Hard Working Americans - Rest in Chaos 2016

Hard Working Americans Spring Tour 2016
5/14 – Chicago, IL – Park West
5/15 – Columbus, OH – Park Street Saloon
5/17 – New York, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
5/18 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
5/20 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere
5/21 – Richmond, VA – The National
5/22 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
5/24 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
5/25 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall
5/26 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
5/27 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads Saloon
5/28-29 – Chillicothe, IL – Summer Camp Music Festival
8/5-7 – Loveland, CO – ARISE Music Festival
8/25-28 – Arrington, VA – LOCKN’ Festival

Websites & Links: TheHardWorkingAmericans.com | Facebook | Twitter


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Desert Trip 2016 Announce Inaugural Dates and Lineup

Desert Trip 2016


Websites & Links: DesertTrip.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram


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The 6th Annual Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies 2016

Grateful Dead - Meet-Up at the Movies 2016

From The Grateful Dead

“Come one, come all! Join us as we boogie down the aisles of your local moving picture house for the 6th Annual Meet-Up At The Movies. This year’s special cinema event is a bona fide classic – the previously unreleased Grateful Dead concert from Sullivan Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on July 2, 1989. Catch the Dead in fine form, kicking off their summer tour to a sold-out crowd of more than 60,000 fans, and pulling out surprises at every turn – from the rare show-opener “Playing In The Band” to the only time they ever started a second set with “Friend Of The Devil.”

The concert also includes a spectacular performance of “Wang Dang Doodle,” one of the band’s finest sing-along versions of “Tennessee Jed,” two Bob Dylan covers (“Queen Jane Approximately” and “Quinn The Eskimo”) along with a medley of Traffic’s “Dear Mr. Fantasy” segued into the Beatles’ “Hey Jude.” Not to mention a sequence that will bring you back to the Dead circa 1973: “Truckin'”> “He’s Gone”> “Eyes Of The World.”

And if that’s not enough, we’ve got an exclusive interview with Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux on the making of the upcoming 12-disc July 1978: The Complete Recordings boxed set as well as previously unseen performance footage from Dead & Company.

“Grateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies: Sullivan Stadium 7/2/89” will only be playing on the silver screen for one night! Come out and connect with Dead Heads in your neighborhood on Wednesday, May 11th at 7:00pm local time.

Tickets are now available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.”

Websites & Links: Dead.net | www.FathomEvents.com


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Video: Envision Festival 2016 Recap

From Envision Festival 2016

Photos by Eric Allen and video by Ari Fararooy
“Glistening beaches, resplendent jungles, and the “pura vida” mantra served as the backdrop for the sixth annual, sold-out Envision Festival as 4,700 international attendees descended upon Rancho La Merced in Uvita, Costa Rica this past February 25 – 28, 2016. Uniquely distinguished from any other festival on the planet, Envisionaries united to partake in the festival’s Utopian permaculture community, which inspires self-expression and conscious living through its regenerative infrastructure. World-class curation of music, art, live performance abound as yoga/movement classes and innovative workshops maintain an inclusive harmony within the sold-out event.

Hailed as one of the most fascinating festival experiences this planet has to offer, Envision exploded to life as nature collided with art in the form of incredible stages, driftwood sculptures, bamboo jungle gyms, and scores of smiling faces lounging in hammocks and tree pods. Sun-kissed days filled with mind-expanding workshops, philosophical discussions, yoga classes, short walks to the ocean, or a drive to a local waterfall transformed into celebratory tropical nights with an intoxicating musical lineup performing on one of four dazzling stages – Luna, Sol, Lapa, and The Village Stage.

2016 welcomed expansions to the festival including Casa de Yoga, a new zone that included two permanently installed bamboo yoga temples, the Gaia fresh juice bar, the Kula Lounge offering cacao ceremonies, and a substance-free campground. Internationally known movement and yoga teachers included author and founder of 109world.com Rachel Brathen, founder of the Goddess Yoga Project Sianna Sherman, celebrated 5Rhythms facilitator Amber Ryan, pioneer of the One Yoga movement in Trinidad and Tobago Troy Hadeed, co-founder of The Avahana School of Yoga Ashleigh Sergeant, and Mexico City’s Classic Hatha Yoga master Marcos Jassan. Kids activities were enjoyed in the Family Dream Oasis to entertain and educate Envision’s adventurous families. Envision also offered both pre and post festival educational retreats, under its new division ‘Envision Education’, which showcased everything from tours of Costa Rica to permaculture immersion, an herbal clinic intensive, and a post event yoga/detox/surfing Reboot Camp — more of these boutique-Envision experiences to come in 2017.

Festival expansions also included an upgraded medical tent employing both Western and Eastern medical practices with a free herbal clinic offering herbal remedies and tonics alongside conventional treatments. For those wanting an upgrade to their camping experience, the La Sombra VIP Camping zone offered decked out tree house suites and canvas-wrapped bungalows in addition to 24hr concierge service, a salon boutique, and private bathrooms/showers. The newly erected Templo de la Tierra offered sacred fire ceremonies at sunrise and sunset or a quiet area to sit in meditation within the temple dome.

A pioneer in green festival design, Envision set forth environmentally sound initiatives throughout all aspects of the festival. Most Envision structure were built from bamboo and other locally-sourced materials (not a single metal framed vinyl tent could be found). A long-term lease on the property has allowed the festival to plant fresh banana, papaya, and other local ornamental flora to line pathways and provide natural fencing, unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Throughout the festival, all “single-use” cups and tableware were banned and replaced with reusable items and a festival-wide dish washing program, drastically reducing the amount of waste at the festival. Additionally, all generators were powered by bio-diesel, a virtually unprecedented practice in Costa Rica.

Bass-heavy artists such as Shpongle, The Human Experience, Dimond Saints, Spoonbill, and CloZee, performed on an imported Funktion1 soundsystem on the impressive Luna Stage.Designed by visionary artist Carey Thompson, Luna bellowed in the form of a towering mariposa (butterfly), incorporating 3D projection mapping by the famed Mexico City artist, Golem. Performances were viewable across the expansive field, where attendees could climb a massive, multi-level bamboo jungle gym or witness visionary live paintings by global muralists Ernest Doty, Hazul, Mario Belem,and Anderson Deberardi on the walkways leading to the Envision Art Gallery. Alongside the howler monkeys in the treetops, day-chasers welcomed the sun as they danced to Random Rab during his fabled, ethereal sunrise set.

The equally impressive Sol Stage featured complex psychedelic 3D mapping projected onto its sun centerpiece by Zebbler Studios. Sol hosted live music from California’s experimental, world-fusion band Beats Antique (Live), Saint Croix reggae legends Akae Beka (formerly Midnite), Costa Rica’s 80s synth-pop band Patterns (noted as a top band to see at SXSW 2016), Colorado-based folk musicians Elephant Revival, and Costa Rica’s stand out electro-fusion rock band (and surprise festival favorite) Santos y Zurdo offering one of the most unique sets of the weekend complete with electric sitar.House and techno music came alive on the more intimate Lapa stage, where legends such as Desert Hearts’ Lee Reynolds, tribal house leaders Bedouin, Berlin-based DJ and production duo, M.A.N.D.Y., progressive trance dub DJ Grouch, and Los Angeles-based deep house selector Tara Brooks, drew dancing revelers into its feathered domain.

In the heart of the festival grounds stood The Village, a bustling caravan of educational workshops, inspirational speakers, vendors, and the fresh produce Vida Market complete with the live music Village Stage, Tea House Lounge,and a women’s only Red Tent pavilion. The Village Stage hosted insightful and speakers such as nutritional expert David Wolfe, astrologer Kaypacha, City Repair Project’s Executive Director Marc Tobin, and sustainable living educator and Envision Co-Founder Stephen Brooks, plus live musical performances by Vir, Camilo, and Incus. The Witches Healing Sanctuary provided a unique communal healing and ceremony space for herbalists, body workers and educators to share therapeutic practices. Craft vendors boasted unconventional souvenirs with beautiful handcrafted jewelry, art, and clothing from across the Americas. Food vendors offered a selection of mouthwatering world cuisine and local dishes made from unprocessed, fresh food sourced from local farms.

Having successfully set itself apart from other music-driven festivals through its emphasis on soul empowerment and holistic living, Envision seeks to fulfill an inherent human desire to connect with like-minded individuals and feed the innate human need to be and live interconnected with nature. Don’t miss out on the chance to cross Envision Festival – Costa Rica off your bucket list. Tickets for the 2017 gathering taking place from Feb 23-26 are already on sale and are destined to sell out! Visit the Envision website to grab your Envision 2017 ticket and start planning the trip of a lifetime to experience the wonder of Envision on the tropical pacific coasts of Costa Rica.”

Websites & Links: EnvisionFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter


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Umphrey’s McGee Summer 2016 Dates and Venues Announced

Umphrey's McGee - Summer Tour 2016

From Umphrey’s McGee

“Ah….Summer. It is just around the corner, and Umphrey’s Summer Tour rolls through a town near you as we traverse the East Coast, Midwest, Colorado, and the South. In addition to a smattering of festival appearances and solo Umphrey’s shows, we’ll be joined by a diverse supporting cast, including The Werks, The Main Squeeze and Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath along the way. So, where will we see you?

Pre-sale and umVIP package on-sale begins Monday, March 28th at 11 am ET. Public on-sale begins Friday April 1st at 11 am ET. Check our Tour Dates page for full details.”

Announced Tour Dates
06.02 – Mountain Jam – Hunter Mountain, NY
06.03 – Rapids Theatre – Niagara Falls, NY
06.04 – Bunbury Music Festival – Cincinnati, OH
06.16 – Riverbend Festival – Chattanooga, TN
06.29 – Brenton Skating Plaza – Des Moines, IA
06.30 – Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI
07.02 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO %
07.03 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO $
07.07 – Avondale Brewing Company – Birmingham, AL *
07.08 – House of Blues – Myrtle Beach, SC *
07.09 – The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC *
07.15 – Pier Six Pavilion – Baltimore, MD **
07.17 – The Stone Pony Summer Stage – Asbury Park, NJ **
08.03 – CrossroadsKC – Kansas City, MO **
08.05 – The Lawn at White River State Park – Indianapolis, IN
08.06 – Iroquois Amphitheater – Louisville, KY **
08.11 – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT
08.12 – Blue Hills Bank Pavilion – Boston, MA ***
08.13 – The Peach Music Festival – Scranton, PA
08.14 – F Shed at the Market – Syracuse, NY ***
08.18 – Minglewood Hall – Memphis, TN
08.19 – Tennessee Theatre – Knoxville, TN
08.25 – Lockn’ Music Festival – Arrington, VA

% with special guests Sinkane and Zappa Plays Zappa
$ with special guests The Main Squeeze and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead
* with special guest The Werks
** with special guest The Main Squeeze
*** with special guest Brownout Presents Brown Sabbath

Websites & Links: Umphreys.com | UMLive.com | UMVideo | Facebook


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Video ~ Arise 2016 Announce Ziggy Marley, Jurassic 5, Hard Working Americans & More

From Arise 2016

“Featuring over 200 scheduled performances across 7 stages, ARISE highlights a diverse musical lineup that spans hip-hop, reggae, bluegrass, electronic, rock, jam and improvisational acts from around the country. With three more headliners to be announced in May — plus Yoga Zone, Workshops, Children’s Village and more — the 2016 ARISE Festival will be the very best yet!

3 Day GA Super Early Bird Tickets are available now at only $149.00. Walk-in camping included. This tier will sell out soon!”

Arise 2016

Websites & Links: AriseFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Pinterest


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Video ~ CashOrTrade.org Breaks the Internet

From CashOrTrade.org

“We just launched new Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit groups for each state, band, and festival, helping fans stay up-to-date with regional and band specific events. A new tool auto-posts to these sites, giving your trades more exposure than ever before. A simple post for a Bruce Springsteen show in New York, will auto-post to the Bruce Springsteen Facebook and Twitter groups as well as the New York Facebook and Twitter groups too. It will post to the general CashorTrade Facebook and Twitter feeds as well and finally to our new sub-reddit groups. BAM! 🙂

Click the below to watch our video and learn more about this crazy new feature.”

Brando
#embracetheface

Websites & Links: CashOrTrade.org | Facebook | Twitter

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Magnolia Fest 2016 Announce Relocation

Magnolia FestMagfest Family and Friends,

After much thought and consideration, it is with heavy hearts that we announce that we will not be producing Magnolia Fest at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in 2016. Instead we will host a Magnolia Fest 20th Anniversary Celebration in St Augustine at the St. Augustine Amphitheater. It will be a one day event on Saturday, October 15 with a pre-party on Friday, October 14. St Augustine is a beautiful city with wonderful beaches, there are a lot of hotels and also camping right next to the venue, with easy access to the Jacksonville Airport. Details will be released in the next couple of weeks.

Band of Heathens!

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Rising costs for talent, production and the inability to negotiate a deal with the Spirit of Suwannee make it impossible to do this event in Live Oak without a substantial increase in ticket prices or a reduction in the quality of the show.

Magnolia Fest has been a magical experience for years and a place for family and friends to come together every fall to enjoy some of the best music in the country. Always cherish those memories.

If you have already purchased camping from the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, you may get refunds by calling
(386)364-1683

-Magnolia Fest

Websites & Links: MagnoliaFest.com | MusicLivesHere.com

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Purple Hatter’s Ball 2016 with The Floozies, Papadosio, Melvin Seals & More

Purple Hatter's Ball 2016

The Purple Hatter’s Ball 2016 is a Celebration of life for Rachel Morningstar Hoffman. The festival will return to Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL – June 17th thru 19th, 2016. The 2016 Lineup includes: Dubconscious, Earphunk, Melvin Seals & JGB, Papadosio, The Floozies, The Malah, The Mantras, The Polish Ambassador, and More.

Websites & Links: PurpleHattersBall.com | Facebook


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