From CONSPIRATOR – “Velvet Red”
“Live At The Fox Theatre, Boulder CO 2/10/12. Performed by Aron Magner, Marc Brownstein, Chris Michetti, and KJ Sawka. Presented By NoCoast.TV.”
Websites & Links: ConspiratorBand.com | Video from NoCoast.TV
From WidespreadPanic.com
“Billed as the “Wood Tour”, the 11-date, four-city trek marks Panic’s first-ever fully acoustic tour. The Wood Tour will be the final set of shows before the band goes on a long-overdue hiatus for the remainder of 2012, following what has been a fantastic 25th Anniversary year in 2011.
Widespread Panic’s three-night runs at The Tabernacle in Atlanta and at The Fillmore in Denver were filmed, recorded, and are available for purchase. Take a peek at Panic Video to see what we mean and pre-order your copies of Atlanta and Denver now. Atlanta DVDs begin shipping February 24th!”
Websites & Links: WidespreadPanic.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
Websites & Links: RoyalFamilyRecords.com | CrystalBayCasino.com
From TheCoopChicago
“A video of The Coop’s set on 12/31/2011 at The Portage Theater in Chicago! …condensed into 4 minutes. We think this captures the energy of the entire night. The audio is our new song, “A Fleeting Glimpse“, available for FREE download February 29, 2012 (yep, it’s a leap year).
Filmed with Canon 5D Mark II by Jamieson Mulholland. Edited by Ed Howey. Lights by Kyle Kegan and K-Lite Productions.”
Websites & Links: TheCoopMusic.net | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
From CampBarefoot
“The Camp Barefoot 6 Music and Art Festival is scheduled once again for Thursday, August 23 — Sunday August 26, 2012 in Bartow, WV! Two Main Stages, two side stages and an EQ Silent Disco Tent — featuring a rotating cast of top, independent music acts and DJ’s from across the county and the eastern seaboard.
Art, Crafts and Food Vendors — bringing the finest local handcrafted art and crafts; as well as, a variety of delicious foods, all available to the public.
The KidZone — featuring a safe, structured, and most of all fun area for kids of all ages to play and enjoy activities; all while still being able to enjoy the featured entertainment for attending families.”
Websites & Links: CampBarefoot.org | Facebook | YouTube | Myspace
The Benefit for Baby Matthew, Les’ nephew, was at the Gramercy Theatre in New York, NY February 9th, 2012. Videos and playlist by mkdevo on YouTube.
Set 1: To Defy the Laws of Tradition, Fisticuffs, Moron TV, Frizzle Fry, Eternal Consumption Engine, The Toys Go Winding Down, Tommy the Cat,
Set 2: Prelude to a Crawl,Hennepin Crawler, Golden Boy, Mr. Knowitall, Seas of Cheese, Jilly’s on Smack, The Pressman, Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver, Bob, My Name Is Mud
Encore: Lee Van Cleef, John the Fisherman
Websites & Links: Primusville.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
Websites & Links: NewportFolkFest.net | Facebook | Twitter | Vimeo
From Big Gigantic
“Big Gigantic started off 2012 with four sold out shows in CO. Check out the new production that they will be bringing to your city! For a full list of dates and links to FREE music, check out BigGigantic.net.”
Announced Dates2/18 – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA w/ Adventure Club
2/19 – Webster Hall – New York, NY w/ Adventure Club
2/22 – Mr. Small’s Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA w/ Paper Diamond
2/23 – Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH w/ Paper Diamond
2/24 – Royal Oak Music Theatre – Detroit, MI w/ Paper Diamond
2/25 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI w/ Paper Diamond
2/26 – Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH w/ Paper Diamond
2/27 – Brick Street – Oxford, OH w/ Paper Diamond
2/29 – The Blue Moose – Iowa City, IA w/ Paper Diamond
3/1 – Barrymore Theatre – Madison, WI w/ Minnesota
3/2 – The Vogue – Indianapolis, IN w/ Minnesota
3/3 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO w/ Minnesota
3/4 – Slowdown – Omaha, NE w/ Archnemesis & Inflect
3/18 – Buku Music and Art Project – New Orleans, LA
3/25 – Ultra Music Festival – Miami, FL
3/29 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX
3/30 – La Zona Rosa – Austin, TX
3/31 – House of Blues – Houston, TX
Websites & Links: BigGigantic.net | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
Official Announcement
The location of Whippersnap Music and Arts Festival 2012 has changed to Lyran Park, 4781 S. Bend Rd. Rockford IL, 61109.
Websites & Links: WhippersnapFestival.com | Facebook
Announced Dates
May 18: The Woodlands, Texas
May 19: Dallas, Texas
May 20: Gulf Shores, Alabama (Hangout Music Fest)
May 22: Atlanta, Georgia
May 23: Charlotte, North Carolina
May 25-26: Hartford, Connecticut
May 28: Scranton, Pennsylvania
May 29: Cincinnati, Ohio
June 2: Toronto, Ontario
June 3: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
June 5-6: Mansfield, Massachusetts
June 8-9: Saratoga Springs, New York
June 12-13: Wantagh, New York
June 16: Bristow, Virginia
June 17: Virginia Beach, Virginia
June 22-23: Noblesville, Indiana
June 26-27: Camden, New Jersey
June 29: Hershey, Pennsylvania
June 30: Bethel, New York
July 3: Darien Center, New York
July 6-7: East Troy, Wisconsin
July 10: Clarkston, Michigan
July 11: Maryland Heights, Missouri
July 13-14: Burgettstown, Pennsylvania
July 18: Tampa, Florida
July 20-21: West Palm Beach, Florida
Aug. 31-Sept. 2: George, Washington
Sept. 7: Chula Vista, California
Sept. 8: Irvine, California
Sept. 9: Mountain View, California
Websites & Links: DaveMatthewsBand.com | DMBLive | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
From Floydfest Reflection and Anticipation
“A look back on Floydfest World Music & Arts Festival 2011 as the excitement for the 2012 event builds. located in Floyd County, VA. “
Websites & Links: Video from Lori McKinney | FloydFest.com | Facebook | Twitter
Announced Lineup: Rusted Root • Dark Star Orchestra • Split Lip Rayfield • Head for the Hills • Strange Arrangement • Brainchild • Art of ILL Fusion • Chicago Farmer • The Coop • Nama Rupa • DJ MonDope • Jaik Willis • Midwest Hype • Insignificant String Band • Thinner Teed • Easy Riders • Old Shoe • DJ Danny Grooves • Kyle Yap • Brothers Rage • IndigoSun • Trinketz (DJ) • Barefoot Fred • Dylan Bentley • Dan Hubbard & The Humadors • Spread • Wick • Afternoon Moon • Shapes & Colors • JTLP • DJ Mike Buck
The Sasquatch Music Festival will return to The Gorge Memorial Day Weekend, May 25th-28th. The 2012 lineup has been released and ticket prices will be in the $315 range. Pre-sale tickets go on sale Feb. 8th-10th and to the general public Feb. 11th.
Websites & Links: SasquatchFestival.com | Video from Sasquatch Festival
Announced Dates
2/2 – Woodland’s Tavern – Columbus, OH
2/3 – Be Here Now – Muncie, IN
2/4 – The Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI
2/8 – High Noon Saloon – Madison, WI
2/9 – Miramar Theatre – Milwaukee, WI
2/10 – Midtown Tavern – Mankato, MN
2/11 – DG’s Taphouse – Ames, IA
2/13 – Southern Sun Brewery
2/14 – 320 South – Breckenridge, CO
2/15 – The Eldo Room – Crested Butte, CO
2/16 – Cervante’s Other Side – Denver, CO
2/17 – The Sandbar – Vail, CO
2/18 – Shack at Shug’s – Boulder, CO
2/19 – Ullr’s – Winter Park, CO
2/21 – The Bottleneck – Lawerence, KS
2/22 – Mojo’s – Columbia, MO
2/23 – With Papadosio at The Bluebird – Bloomington, IN
2/24 – With Papadosio at Canopy Club – Urbana, IL
2/25 – With Papadosio at Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
2/26 – With Papadosio at Old Rock House- St. Louis, MO
2/27 – Lamasco – Evansville, IN
2/29 – The Loft – Lansing, MI
3/1 – Mad Frog – Cincinnati, OH
3/2 – Mousetrap – Indianapolis, IN
3/3 – Bells Brewery – Kalamazoo, MI
3/7 – Cosmic Charlie’s – Lexington, KY
3/8 – The Cider House – Knoxville, TN
3/9 – One Stop – Asheville, NC
3/10 – Live Wire Music Hall – Savannah, GA
3/11 – AURA Music Festival – St. Cloud, FL
3/14 – The Double Door Inn – Charlotte, NC
3/15 – The Pour House – Raleigh, NC
3/16 – Martin’s – Roanoke, VA
3/17 – The Camel – Richmond, VA
Websites & Links: UVHippoMusic.com | Facebook | Twitter | Live Archive
From AlchemyHouse
“Highlights from The Werk Out Music and Arts Festival 2011. Videographer and Editor: John Zimmerman. Produced by AlchemyHouse Presents.”
The Werk Out Festival will take place at a new venue in 2012; Legend Valley (also know as Buckeye Lake Music Center) in Thornville, OH. Dates have been set for September 20th-23rd and pre-sale tickets will be going on sale very soon.
Websites & Links: TheWerkOutFestival.com | Facebook | LegendValley.net
From Roster McCabe
“Roster McCabe performing Soar with Steve Molitz (Particle & Phil Lesh) at the CD Release party for their latest album, “Through Space & Time” at the Cabooze in Minneapolis, MN. The band, hailing from Minneapolis, tours constantly (175 shows in 2010), bringing their unique blend of Funky Reggae Dance Rock all across the nation.”
Websites & Links: RosterMcCabe.com | Facebook | YouTube | Archive.org
Videos by BubbaTwo420
The sold-out Mayan Holidaze took place at the Mayan Riviera January 26th-30th, 2012 and featured Umphrey’s McGee, STS9, & the Disco Biscuits. View the video playlist here.
Websites & Links: MayanHolidaze.com | Facebook | BubbaTwo420
