Category: 2015

Chronicle of Events from 2015.

Free Downloads ~ 30 Days of Dead 2015

Grateful Dead - 30 Days of Dead 2015

Each day in November Dead.net will be giving away a high-quality 320Kbps MP3 download. That’s 30 days of unreleased Grateful Dead tracks from the vault, selected by Dead archivist and producer David Lemieux!

1st – Sunrise
2nd – Crazy Fingers
3rd – Comes A Time
4th – Estimated Prophet
5th – Dupree’s Diamond Blues
6th – Feel Like A Stranger
7th – Dark Star
8th – China Cat Sunflower>I Know You Rider
9th – The Music Never Stopped
10th – He’s Gone>Jam
11th – Uncle John’s Band> U.S. Blues
12th – Foolish Heart
13th – Lost Sailor>Saint Of Circumstance
14th – My Brother Esau
15th – New Potato Caboose
16th – The Other One>Jam>I Know You Rider
17th – St. Stephen
18th – Blow Away
19th – Ship Of Fools
20th – Hell In A Bucket
21st – Far From Me
22nd – You Don’t Have To Ask
23rd – China Doll
24th – Black Throated Wind
25th – Operator
26th – Althea
27th – They Love Each Other
28th – Box Of Rain
29th – Lazy River Road
30th – Uncle John’s Band

Websites & Links: Dead.net | Facebook | YouTube

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Video ~ New Album ‘The Town Mountain: Dead Session’

Town Mountain - Dead Sessions

From TownMountain.net
“Town Mountain is excited to announce the independent release of Town Mountain: The Dead Session on Friday, November 13, 2015. “Each member of this band has enjoyed the music of the Grateful Dead for quite some time,” says vocalist and guitarist Robert Greer. “It seemed only fitting for Town Mountain to pay respect to some musical heroes in this year, their 50th year of existence.” They recorded an impromptu set of two of their favorite songs from the Grateful Dead’s catalog, “Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo” and “Big River” at the widely acclaimed Echo Mountain Recording Studios in their hometown of Asheville, NC.

This is the Grateful Dead done in Town Mountain’s hard drivin’ style filled with a honky tonk edge and barroom swagger. The resulting sound is touched by Jerry Garcia with Jimmy Martin and John Hartford… Fitting since Hartford played a short stint in Old and In The Way before Vassar Clements filled out the band on fiddle, and Garcia’s first instrument was a banjo as he was influenced by bluegrass music throughout his career. Narrowing down to just two was not an easy task for Town Mountain.
“What can I say about “Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo”? It’s just perfect. Lyrically it’s amazing,” says banjoist Jesse Langlais. “Robert Hunter can be so descriptive yet so vague in the point he’s trying to get across. Which is great for the audience because it allows listeners to choose what they want the song to be about. In my opinion that’s what a good songwriter does. He leaves the song open to interpretation.”

Langlais says, “Musically, Mississippi was extremely fun to play with exciting changes and a lot going on melodically… almost like there’s two songs in one. On the original studio version of this song Vassar Clements plays fiddle. Bobby and I tried to mimic the interplay that Jerry and Vassar had on it. This is just an amazing song, and and it made sense for us to record it because it had a bluegrass master involved. We adopted it into Town Mountain’s repertoire without changing the integrity of the song.”

“Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo” was written by Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter and originally released on Wake of the Flood in 1973. It was performed over 230 times live by The Dead over the years and the song was also the second set opener of the second night of the Fare Thee Well shows in Santa Clara this year.

“Big River” was written by Johnny Cash in 1958. But true to The Dead’s fashion they would take other people’s songs or traditional songs and make them their own. They had a knack for finding covers that were transcendent of the original artist and they played it in almost 400 live performances.

“We’ve always liked their version of country music. Even their original albums we’re steeped in that sound. Workingman’s Dead is full of country music influence,” explains Langlais. “The Dead kept the sentiment of ‘Big River’ but translated it to make an audience, who may not have known what country music was, love it. That audience for them was typically a younger more rock or jam influenced fan but they still ended up knowing the song and singing along.” “Big River” fits right into Town Mountain’s sound and wheelhouse.

The core of Town Mountain is Robert Greer on vocals and guitar, Jesse Langlais on banjo and vocals, Bobby Britt on fiddle, Phil Barker on mandolin and vocals, and Adam Chaffins on bass (Adam is featured on “Mississippi”). Evan Martin plays drums on both tracks. Jon Stickley fills in on bass and guitar in “Big River” and Jack Deveroux lays down the pedal steel on “Big River.”

For the cover art, Town Mountain turned to long time Grateful Dead artist Taylor Swope. Taylor has been creating official Grateful Dead art since the former VP of Grateful Dead Productions discovered her in a parking lot at a show in 2003 and offered her a license on the spot. Her work has become iconic in it’s own right, having become widely associated with the generations of Deadheads who have grown up in the wake of Jerry Garcia’s passing.

Riding the wave of excitement that followed Fare Thee Well where her poster was one of only four featured at both stadiums, and sharing Town Mountain’s deep appreciation for American roots music, Taylor says she “thoroughly enjoyed creating this image. I am obsessed with swimming and water in general, so when Town Mountain asked me to draw them a river with a Steal Your Face, it was a natural fit.”

Town Mountain is no stranger to playing covers, and what has become one of the group’s more memorable live performance songs is their version of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire,” which they first recorded in 2008’s Heroes & Heretics. Town Mountain’s version “I’m On Fire” has reached over 1 Million listeners on Spotify and has garnered over 430,000 views.

Town Mountain is also prolific in songwriting; each member contributes their well-supplied vat of original material. They’ve been finalizing their next studio release which was produced and engineered by GRAMMY winner Dirk Powell in his studio, The Cypress House, in south Louisiana. For a sneak peek at what to expect on the future album, watch the band perform a new original song, “Wildbird,” in this wonderful session filmed by Hype Music Festivals at the 2015 Suwannee Springfest in Live Oak, FL → http://bit.ly/Wildbird_byTownMountain_HYPE.”

Websites & Links: TownMountain.net | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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Video ~ Shambhala Music Festival 2015 – Official Aftermovie

From ShambhalaMusicFestival.com
“With the success of the 2015 gathering just barely sinking below the horizon, take a trip back to the love, the music, and the endless dance of the Shambhala Music Festival in our Official 2015 Aftermovie. Shot by Sweetgrass Productions and featuring music from 2015 Shambhala artists Coyote Kisses and Tantrum Desire with Solah, feel the beauty and diversity, where smiles flourish in pristine forest, and the vibe is just so good. Featuring appearances from 2015 festival favorites Skrillex, Ill.Gates, Justin Martin, and J. Phlip, join us as we dance to the delight, movement and bass drops of 2015’s sold out event.

To celebrate the launch of the video, Shambhala has announced its return to British Columbia’s Salmo River Ranch homestead for its 19th year, August 5th – 8th, 2016. Early bird tickets are available as of November 2, 2015. Secure a ticket before they sell out! Visit ShambhalaMusicFestival.com for more.”

Websites & Links: ShambhalaMusicFestival.com | Facebook | YouTube

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Freaky Deaky 2015 with Bassnectar, Big Gigantic, Pretty Lights & More [10.30-11.1.16]

Freaky Deaky 2015React Presents “Midwest Halloween Massive” Freaky Deaky 2015 with Bassnectar, Big Gigantic, Pretty Lights & more Halloween weekend at Toyota Park. The three day festival will take place October 30th, 31st & November 1st in Bridgeview, IL.

The 2015 lineup will also feature 2 Chainz, Carnage, Richie Hawtin, Flying Lotus, Paper Diamond, Keys n’ Krates, Datsik, Emancipator Ensemble and many more. Doors open at 2pm and tickets are available at FreakyDeakyHalloween.com.

Websites & Links: FreakyDeakyHalloween.com | Facebook | Twitter

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A Halloween Masquerade with The Ragbirds & Rhyta Musik at The Ark [10.30.15]

The Ragbirds - Halloween 2015

From TheRagbirds.com
“Don’t miss this once-only event – with costumes, souvenir masks, brand new music you haven’t heard us play before (including new album-originals and special Halloween songs!), and special guests! If you’ve never seen us in this special venue in our home town, then we’d love for you to join us to see how we shine when we are surrounded by the people we love in this intimate world-class setting.

Opening the show will be Ann Arbor’s own blazing Balkan brass band Rhyta!

All ages are welcome at The Ark and costumes are encouraged, though we will be giving out masks for those who don’t bring their own. (while supplies last)”

Websites & Links: TheRagbirds.com | Facebook

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Dominican Holidaze 2015 Schedule Released [12.3-6.15]

Dominican Holidaze - Schedule 2015

Dominican Holidaze 2015 is heading back to Punta Cana this December 3-7 for another four night adventure at Breathless Resort & Spa. Join The Disco Biscuits, Umphrey’s McGee, and STS9 along with Lettuce, Papadosio, Break Science, Gigamesh, Lee Foss and Nightmares on Wax for an all-inclusive concert vacation experience.

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

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Bassnectar NYE 2015 with The Glitch Mob, Paper Diamond, & Psymbionic [12.31.15]

Bassnectar - NYE 2015

From Bassnectar.net
“We are raging into 2016 at full throttle with our biggest Bassnectar New Years Eve Gathering ever. JOIN US!

After last year’s entire event sold out in the blink of an eye, we began searching for a new room which could fit as many beautiful bass heads as possible.

While it may seem like the road less travelled, we have found the perfect temple for our ceremony: we are proud to bring the NYE360 experience to Birmingham, Alabama! We scoured the country high and low for the best home we could find, and in the BJCC Legacy Arena we have a room that is both more intimate and nearly twice the capacity of Nashville. RESULT!

In keeping with the tradition of good old-fashioned Southern Hospitality, Birmingham is welcoming all bass heads with open arms, and we are proud to have found such a perfect new home for the NYE360 Spaceship. The stands are all free-roaming GA and there is not a bad seat in the house. You will feel closer to me. I will feel closer to you. I will be able to see the color of your eyes from the back of the bleachers and the entire room will be one massive spinning circular launchpad!!!

Joining us in the cockpit to help us smash the light-barrier and break on through to the other side, our super special guests:

The Glitch Mob
Paper Diamond
Psymbionic

This is an 18+ Age Limit event.

We want to welcome as many of you as possible to be a part of this – and avoid disappointed bass heads who cannot get tickets. Like previous years, and Red Rocks & Halloween, we know tickets will go fast. Make sure to clear your schedule, set your alarms, and be fearless and unrelenting in your page refreshing! TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Websites & Links: Bassnectar.net | Facebook | Twitter

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Announcing Brendan and Jake’s 13th Annual Holiday Show 2015 [12.12.15]

Bredan and Jake's Holiday Show 2015

From Umphreys.com
“The most wonderful time of the year is upon us, as we joyfully announce the 13th Annual Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger Acoustic Holiday Show. This holiday tradition returns to the Park West on Saturday, December 12th and will benefit The People’s Music School of Chicago. Joel Cummins will kick off the evening with a solo piano set, and both Joel and Andy Farag will join Brendan and Jake on stage throughout the evening for a traditional mix of Umphrey’s originals, covers and holiday favorites.

Tickets go on sale Friday, October 16th at 10am HERE and at the Park West Box Office.”

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

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Umphrey’s McGee Announce Chucktown Ball 2015

Chucktown Ball 2015

From Umphrey’s McGee
“Umphrey’s McGee returns to Charleston, South Carolina on September 24 through 26 for the first-ever Chucktown Ball 2015, a three-night run at the Music Farm. As some members of Team UM now call Charleston home, we are excited to rock a triple the only way Umphrey’s knows how. For those of you interested in the cherry on top, umVIP has put together packages including travel options. ​To boot, the Music Farm ​is currently undergoing a face lift just in time for these special three nights​.​ Umphrey’s fans can expect better sight-lines, a new PA​, more room, updated bathrooms, and overall a better concert experience.

umVIP packages and pre-sale of discounted $80.00 three-day tickets will begin at 10:00 am ET Wednesday​,​ July 1st, with public on-sale beginning 10:00 am ET Wednesday​,​ July 8th.

To aide the continued efforts begun by Rev. Clementa Pinckney, and to further assist those effected by the recent tragedy at Mother Emmanuel Church, a portion of all ticket sales will be donated to Lowcountry Ministries – the Reverend Pinckney Fund.”

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


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Webcast ~ Umphrey’s McGee Presents “Chucktown Ball” Pay-Per-View [9.24-26.15]

Chucktown Ball 2015

From TourGigs.com

“Umphrey’s McGee and TourGigs are triumphantly reuniting to bring you a Pay Per View stream of the Chucktown Ball, live from the Music Farm this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 24th – 26th. The HD multi-cam live stream kicks off at 9:00 PM ET (all 3 nights), but in case you can’t watch it live, we’ve got you covered. We will be playing a looping replay of the each night’s show for about 24 hours after it airs. Anyone who purchases the webcast can watch the replay. Each night’s webcast can be purchased a la carte for $12.99, or bundle the 3 nights together for $29.99. Don’t miss this Chucktown Ball couch tour experience!
Our streams work on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, iOS devices, Android devices, Roxwel Samsung Smart TV app and now ROKU! To watch the stream on Roku, download the ‘Roxwel’ Channel on your Roku set top box. From the Roxwel channel, you can select the stream and enter your code to watch.”

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