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Strings and Sol 2014 with Yonder Mountain, Railroad Earth & More in Puerto Morelos, Mexico

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“Strings & Sol returns to the white sand beaches of Now Sapphire in Riviera Maya, Mexico on December 11-15, 2014. Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, Greensky Bluegrass, The Infamous Stringdusters, and special guest Sam Bush will take the stage set on the beach against a stunning backdrop of Caribbean waters. This is a tropical bluegrass adventure not to be missed!
The beautiful, luxurious, and all-inclusive Now Sapphire Resort is the perfect setting for your concert vacation. Located just 25 minutes south of the Cancun airport in the Mayan Riviera, Now Sapphire is a first-class resort that features pristine beaches, spacious suites, an incredible on-site spa, gourmet restaurants, beachfront palapas, and stunning ocean views. All of your food, drinks, and of course, concerts are included in the price of your room! Strings & Sol offers music fans a genuine luxury vacation featuring days relaxing on the beach with friends and nights listening to your favorite bands perform in paradise.”

Websites & Links: StringsAndSol.com | Facebook | Twitter | Cloud9Adventures.com

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Announcing Dominican Holidaze 2014 with Umphrey’s McGee, STS9, The Disco Biscuits & More

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Dominican Holidaze 2014
From Cloud 9 Adventures
“Holidaze is back, and this time we’re heading to the Dominican Republic for FOUR nights of music on the beach. Gather your crew, pack your bathing suits, and join the Disco Biscuits, STS9, Umphrey’s McGee and more for the ultimate vacation in a tropical paradise! Enjoy all-inclusive luxury accommodations at the brand new Breathless Resort & Spa in Punta Cana, where everything you need from music to food is right at your fingertips. It’s time to embark on a new adventure, don’t miss out on the first ever Dominican Holidaze 2014!”
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“STS9, Umphrey’s McGee, and the Disco Biscuits will play two full 2-set shows over the four nights, and for the first time they will each play their third show on the beach at sunset. Lotus, the New Deal, and Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation) will also be joining in the fun to make this a Holidaze to remember.

Relax during the day with poolside sets and prepare for a long night of music including several main stage shows and late night DJs to keep the party going all night long. Dominican Holidaze provides a truly unique opportunity for music fans to enjoy an up close and personal experience right on the water in paradise. The tropical setting creates an energy and vibe that elevates the music to a whole new level, so get ready to have your mind blown!”

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

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Announcing Catskill Chill 2014 with Yonder Mountain, The New Deal, Lettuce & More

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From CatskillChill.com
“Taking place at the picturesque Camp Minglewood in Hancock, New York September 5th – 7th, 2014, Catskill Chill Music Festival unveils the lineup for their fifth anniversary, once again providing an intimate experience that delivers big name acts up close and personal in a secluded summer camp environment.

A the top of this year’s artist line-up is Yonder Mountain String Band with special guest Allie Kral, The New Deal, Lettuce, Electron, Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ Set), Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Papadosio, The New Mastersounds, Dopapod, Kung Fu, Particle, Break Science, Nahko and Medicine for the People, Marco Benevento, The Breakfast, The Heavy Pets and Orchard Lounge.

Continuing their tradition of offering a unique twist with returning artists, the Chill has announced a number of tribute sets. In addition to their original sets, Turkuaz will pay homage to Sly & The Family Stone and Twiddle will offer up their electric take on Grateful Dead tunes, while Alan Evans’ Playonbrother tackles a set of legendary Cream. We will also see the unveiling of Aron Magner & Tom Hamilton: Acoustic Again at Acoustic Junction.

While the performance schedule alone is reason enough to attend this annual event, it is the intimacy and unique grounds that make Catskill Chill one of the most highly anticipated festivals of the season. With a limited capacity, no campsite is more than a few minute walk to the stages and anyone can make their way up to the front for their favorite sets. Hosted at a secluded performing arts summer camp where childhood dreams merge with the music festival culture, the “Chillfam” as Chill’s loving community have coined themselves, bunk-up in 16-person sleep away camp-style cabins, creating decorated theme camps and hosting late-night jams. Two of the five stages, the intimate Acoustic Junction and the DJ Stage are located in the heart of the campground, filling Camp Minglewood with music of all genres from morning until night. The festival also features free parking, free camping, daily yoga, live art, a farmer’s market, craft and food vendors, a communal bonfire nightly and an open mic.

A limited number of Early Bird tickets are currently available for $145. For tickets & RV rentals, please visit www.CatskillChill.com.”

2014 ARTIST LINE-UP
Yonder Mountain String Band with special guest Allie Kral
The New Deal
Lettuce
Electron
Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ Set)
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Papadosio
The New Mastersounds
Dopapod
Kung Fu
Particle
Break Science
Nahko and Medicine for the People
Marco Benevento
Orchard Lounge
Eric Krasno Band
The Breakfast
The Heavy Pets
Twiddle x2 (Original & Dead Set)
Turkuaz x2 (Original and Sly & The Family Stone Set)
Alan Evans’ Playonbrother x2 (Original & Cream Set)
The Nth Power
American Babies
Consider the Source x2 (Electric & Acoustic Set)
Aron Magner & Tom Hamilton: Acoustic Again
Brownie (DJ set)
Brock Butler Acoustic
The Main Squeeze
Roots of Creation
Jen Durkin & the Business
Pink Talking Fish
FiKus
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Tauk
Cosby Sweater
The Mantras
The Manhattan Project
The Primate Fiasco
lespecial
Wyllys
Eastbound Jesus
ShwizZ
ShwiKus plays P-Funk
The Alchemystics
Fat Mannequin
The Hornitz
Flux Capacitor
Skytree x2
Subset
Business Casual Disco x2
Driftwood
SOLARiS
Funktional Flow
MUN x2 (Electric & Acoustic Set)
Cocktail Party Phenomenon
Speakerbot x2
The Jauntee
Mister F
The Chronicles
The Fritz
Tall County
Formula 5

Websites & Links: CatskillChill.com | Facebook | Twitter

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Umphrey’s McGee Announce 2014 Summer Tour

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Announced Tour Dates
June 5 – Mountain Jam, Hunter, NY
June 7 to June 8 – Wakarusa, Ozark, AR
June 12 to June 15 – Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN
June 19 to June 21 – Brooklyn Bowl London, London, England
June 28 – Fraze Pavilion, Kettering, OH
June 29 – Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI
July 2 – Sumtur Amphitheater, Omaha, NE
July 4 – Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO SOLD OUT
July 5 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
July 24 – Simon Estes Amphitheater, Des Moines, IA
July 25 – Ravinia, Highland Park, IL**
July 26 – Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN
July 27 – Mountain Stage, Charleston, WV
July 31 – The Fillmore Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
August 1 – Ram’s Head Live, Baltimore, MD
August 2 – Gathering of the Vibes, Bridgeport, CT
August 7 – Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT
August 8 – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton Beach, NH
August 9 – The Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA
August 10 – The Stone Pony Summer Stage, Asbury Park, NJ
August 14 – Iroquois Amphitheater, Louisville, KY
August 15 – The Fabulous Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO**
August 16 – CrossroadsKC, Kansas City, MO
August 29 – The Classic Center, Athens, GA**
August 30 – House of Blues Orlando, Lake Buena Vista, FL
August 31 – Jannus Live, St. Petersburg, FL
September 4 to September 7 – Lockn’ Music Festival, Arrington, VA
November 13 to November 16 – Bear Creek Music & Art Festival, Live Oak, FL

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

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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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