Category: May

Events in the Month of May

Purple Hatter’s Ball Announce Artist Additions: The Motet, The Floozies & More

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From PurpleHattersBall.com

“Purple Hatter’s Ball has added several new artists to the line-up including: Colorado’s dance-funk seven-piece The Motet; electronic producer/guitar player and drummer duo, The Floozies who are performing at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park for their first time; the infectious soul-funk of The Fritz; and the inspiring soulful sounds of Avis Berry & Scott Campbell Band, as well as Yankee Slickers, Famato and Universal Green.
Taking place May 9 – 11, 2014 at the famed Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, the three-day music festival honors the memory of longtime friend of SOSMP and music festival lover Rachel Morningstar Hoffman. The 2014 event also features a diverse line-up of artists including: experimental world fusion performers Beats Antique; Emancipator Ensemble, a four-piece live band that builds on Emancipator’s original trip-hop downtempo production; England’s funky four-piece The New Mastersounds; dynamic genre-bending rock band The Heavy Pets; soul-music super group The Nth Power; the conscious world-reggae of DubConscious; Space Capone’s retro disco-funk; multi-instrumentalist sisters Rising Appalachia; bass-driven live electronic trio Greenhouse Lounge, and more.
For the first time, Purple Hatter’s Ball will also offer more scheduled activities including healing and arts workshops, yoga, massage, hula hooping, painting and more, as well as a Silent Disco. Taking place during the springtime, the venue itself is a virtual playground with endless fun and activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf and biking. The park also offers guest comforts including cabins, general store, full service restaurant, showers and water stations.
Advance tickets are currently available for $85 at www.PurpleHattersBall.com and include three days of music, primitive camping and all taxes and fees. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is also generously offering a deeply discounted cabin and golf cart rental package to Purple Hatter’s guests. Cabins are limited, so jump on this deal quickly by calling 386.364.1683.”

Websites & Links: PurpleHattersBall.com | Facebook

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The Purple Hatter’s Ball Releases 2014 Dates and Initial Lineup: Beats Antique, Emancipator & More

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From PurpleHattersBall.com

“Purple Hat Productions has unveiled the initial line-up for the seventh annual Purple Hatter’s Ball at the famed Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. Taking place May 9 – 11, 2014, the three-day music festival honors the memory of longtime friend of SOSMP and music festival lover Rachel Morningstar Hoffman.

The 2014 event features a diverse line-up of artists including: experimental world fusion performers Beats Antique; Emancipator Ensemble, a four-piece live band that builds on Emancipator’s original trip-hop downtempo production; England’s funky four-piece The New Mastersounds; dynamic genre-bending rock band The Heavy Pets; soul-music super group The Nth Power; the conscious world-reggae of DubConscious; Space Capone’s retro disco-funk; multi-instrumentalist sisters Rising Appalachia; bass-driven live electronic trio Greenhouse Lounge, and more.

For the first time, Purple Hatter’s Ball will also offer more scheduled activities including healing and arts workshops, yoga, massage, hula hooping, painting and more, as well as a Silent Disco. Taking place during the springtime, the venue itself is a virtual playground with endless fun and activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf and biking. The park also offers guest comforts including cabins, general store, full service restaurant, showers and water stations.
Advance tickets are currently available for $65 at www.PurpleHattersBall.com and include three days of music, primitive camping and all taxes and fees. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is also generously offering a deeply discounted cabin and golf cart rental package to Purple Hatter’s guests. Cabins are limited, so jump on this deal quickly by calling 386.364.1683. Stayed tuned for additional artist announcements.”

Websites & Links: PurpleHattersBall.com | Facebook

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Umphrey’s McGee Announce New Record Label “Nothing Too Fancy Music” and Concert at The Brooklyn Bowl

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From Umphreys.com 
“We are elated to announce an evening at the Brooklyn Bowl to officially kick off our new record label, Nothing Too Fancy Music, on Sunday, May 4th (following UMBowl V) for an intimate night of unbridled revelry. In the spirit of our previous Bill GrahUM events, we’re going all-in with Blue-Ribbon grub, a stellar bar (tab is on us), free bowling and more. How about we set up a bunch of Headphones & Snowcones stations to give you an advance taste of Similar Skin too?

To maintain ample space and intimacy, we are only offering 400 invites to this affair (room capacity is 600). Every ticket will also include a copy of the Deluxe Edition of Similar Skin (image below), N2F Music T-shirt, limited edition event pin, MP3 download + more surprises inside the Bowl!

Tickets go on sale April 8th at 10:00 am CT at via the Similar Skin Pre-Order. Full album pre-order details coming April 7th. Full details, HERE.”

Websites & Links: SimilarSkin.com | Umphreys.com | UMLive.com | UMVideo | BrooklynBowl.com

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Jimkata Announce 2014 Spring Tour Dates

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Jimkata’s innovative, fan-funded record Die Digital turned the heads of critics and musicians when it dropped in the Fall of 2012, solidifying the band’s reputation as forward-thinking artists to pay attention to. Having been a mainstay of the Northeast jam circuit since 2006, Jimkata’s refined electro-rock sound is one of a band that has found its voice after years of experimentation. It’s more indie rock than jam, and more electro-pop than EDM; yet the four-piece appeals to each of these audiences. In the spirit of LCD Soundsystem, MGMT and Talking Heads, Jimkata’s relevant, quotable lyrics create moods not just for fleeting moments, but for the lifestyle of an entire generation. A staple of the festival circuit from the Rockies to the Atlantic, Jimkata’s 2013 schedule included heavy hitters like Gathering of The Vibes, Summer Camp, Catskill Chill and Rootwire, on top of hosting their very own inaugural festival, Katalyst.

Announced Tour Dates
3.1 | Lebanon, PA @ Late Winter Jibber Jam
3.6 | Rochester, NY @ Lovin’ Cup
3.7 | Oneonta, NY @ Oneonta Theatre
3.8 | Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street Club
3.13 | Portland, ME @ Empire
3.14 | Stowe, VT @ The Matterhorn
3.15 Day | Stowe, VT @ The Matterhorn
3.15 Night | Burlington, VT @ Nectar’s
3.17 | Williamsport, PA @ Bullfrog Brewery
3.26 | Lansing, MI @ The Loft
3.27 | Kalamazoo, MI @ Bell’s
3.28 | Indianapolis, IN @ The Mousetrap
3.29 | Berwyn, IL @ Wire
4.2 | Fort Collins, CO @ Hodi’s
4.3 | Denver, CO @ 1UP
4.4 Day | Denver, CO @ SnowBall Music Festival
4.4 Night | Avon, CO @ Agave
4.5 Day | Breckenridge, CO @ Breckenridge Beer Festival
4.5 Night | Breckenridge, CO @ Three20South
4.7 | Lincoln, NE @ Vega
4.8 | Iowa City, IA @ Gabe’s
4.9 | Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern
4.10 | Plains, PA @ River Street Jazz Cafe
4.11 | Ithaca, NY @ The Haunt
4.12 | Buffalo, NY @ Nietzsche’s
4.16 | Baltimore, MD @ The 8×10
4.17 | Blacksburg, VA @ Sycamore Deli
4.18 | Chattanooga, TN @ Rhythm & Brews
4.19 | Nashville, TN @ 12th & Porter
4.20 | Greenville, SC @ Independent Public Ale House
4.22 | Gainesville, FL @ High Dive*
4.23 | Jacksonville, FL @ Underbelly*
4.24 | Orlando, FL @ The Social*
4.25 | Tampa, FL @ Crowbar*
4.26 | Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room*
4.27 | Boca Raton, FL @ Live from AURA Studios
4.29 | Charleston, SC @ Pour House
5.1 | Richmond, VA @ Capital Ale House
5.2 | Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
5.3 | Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
5.9 | Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
5.10 | Syracuse, NY @ The Westcott Theater
*with Stokeswood

Websites & Links: Jimkata.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Vimeo | Archive.org

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Umphrey’s McGee Announce UM Bowl V for May 3rd, 2014

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From Umphreys.com

“We are elated to announce that UMBowl V is officially a go. The four-quarter marathon event will be held at the newly restored, iconic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York on Saturday, May 3rd, 2014. Pre-sale and umVIP tickets go on sale though ticketing.umphreys.com this Friday, February 7th at 11 am ET. General on-sale will occur Friday, February 14th at 11 am.”

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

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Video ~ Announcing the First Round of Summer Camp Music Festival 2014

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First Round of Artists have been released for Summer Camp 2014 – May 23rd, 24th & 25th – at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL.

Announced Artists: 3 days of moe. • 3 days of Umphrey’s McGee • Bassnectar • 2 full sets of Trey Anastasio • Primus • Yonder Mountain String Band • Lotus • EOTO • Keller Williams • Lettuce • Beats Antique • Future Rock • Bro Safari • Wick-It The Instigator • Family Groove Company • This Must Be The Band • The Floozies • Henhouse Prowlers • DJ SOLO • Manic Focus • The Delta Saints • Indigosun • Robotic Pirate Monkey • Dugas • Sun Stereo • The Black Cadillacs • Old Shoe • Chicago Farmer’s New Feat with Old Shoe • Positive Vibr8ions • Caroline Rose • Brainchild • Bones Jugs N Harmony 
And many more! Over 75 bands on 7 stages!

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

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