Announcing FloydFest 14 “Fire on the Mountain” Dates and Lineup

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FloydFest 2015
From FloydFest
“FloydFest 14 returns July 22nd to 26th, 2015, with a renaissance of thick, rich Newgrass, Americana and old skool Rock & Roll cool… served with a pinch of spice, and a backdrop of unbelievable Blue Ridge beauty.

The 2015 initial line-up includes: Leftover Salmon, Drive- By Truckers, Lord Huron, Shovels and Rope, Greensky Bluegrass, Sam Bush Band, and Nicki Bluhm, The Gamblers & many more TBA over the coming months. It’s gonna be a hella hoedown in the hills of Floyd!

Websites & Links: FloydFest.com | Facebook | Twitter

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Umphrey’s McGee Remix Album ‘Reskinned’ Available Now

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Umphrey's McGee - Reskinned

From Umphrey’s McGee
“Nothing Too Fancy Music is pleased to present ‘Reskinned’, the Similar Skin remix album.

If you thought it was difficult to pin down the sonic stylings of UM, wait ‘til you kick the tires on this release. With everything from nu-disco to metal to classic 80s, you’re in for a ride. Reskinned features tracks from our three Indaba remix contest winners (The Soulmate Project, Kondrath, and Peter Müller) as well as three tracks from the greater UM family.

Andy Farag and his brother Ryan, also known as Sumpump Productions, cover wide swaths of ground as they reCut the Cable. Wyllys delivers a nu disco co-venture with Arclite, intended to put the listener on a drive with the top down through South Florida. ​Cosby Sweater gives a nod to the Windy City by fusing the Chicago rock sound with classic electronic and house stylings for which Chicago is so well known. Grab those headphones and find 11.”

Tracklist:
1. Cut the Cable (Sumpump Productions Remix)
2. The Linear (The Soulmate Project Remix)
3. No Diablo (Kondrath 80s Remix)
4. The Linear (Wyllys and Arclite Drive in Miami Remix)
5. Cut the Cable (Peter Müller Remix)
6. The Linear (Cosby Sweater Remix)

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

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Dumpstaphunk Presents A Throwback Phunksgiving 1970’s Tribute Set 11.26.14

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Phunksgiving 2014

From Dumpstaphunk

“Live For Live Music and Equifunk present “A Throwback Phunksgiving” evening with Dumpstaphunk featuring a special 1970’s tribute set with special guests Eric Krasno (Lettuce/Soulive), Todd Stoops (Kung Fu), Brandon “Taz,” and DJ Quickie Mart at BB King’s Blues Club on Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 at 9:00pm. The band will perform renditions of Led Zeppelin, The Meters, Parliament Funkadelic and Sly & The Family Stone and music from the 70’s.

Dumpstaphunk stands out among New Orleans’ best as one of the funkiest bands to ever arise from the Crescent City. Born on the Jazz & Heritage Festival stage, and descended from Neville family bloodlines, these soldiers of funk ignite a deep, gritty groove that dares listeners not to move. Their performances combine ingenious musicianship and complex funk and jazz arrangements with soulful melodies that are simple enough for anyone to enjoy.

In Big Easy tradition, dueling basslines from Tony Hall and Nick Daniels III set off one of the dirtiest rhythm sections on the planet, while Ivan Neville lights up the Hammond B3 keys and cousin Ian Neville’s funky guitar riffs send the groove into overdrive. They toss around lead vocals and four-part harmonies the way Sly & the Family Stone did, but with three studio albums under their belt, Dumpstaphunk stands on the merit of their own material. Songs like “Dancin’ To The Truth” off their latest record, Dirty Word (July 30, 2013, Louisiana Red Hot Records), offer an escape into the funky sublime, sharing the true spirit of New Orleans with every note.”

Websites & Links: Dumpstaphunk.com | Facebook

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Bear Creek 2014 Initial Lineup: Umphrey’s McGee, Lettuce, Dumpstaphunk & More

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From BearCreekMusicFestival.com

“Big IV Productions has announced the initial line-up for the eighth installment of the Bear Creek Music & Art Festival taking place November 13th – 16th, 2014 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. The artists unveiled for phase one include musical heavyweights Umphrey’s McGee x 2, Lettuce x 2, Dumpstaphunk x 2, Budos Band x 2, New Mastersounds x 2, Break Science, Orgone x 2, The Nth Power x 2, Alan Evans Playonbrother, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds and more.

Steeped in the tradition of New Orleans and New York funk music, each year just before Thanksgiving fans of powerful big band music descend upon the hallowed grounds of SOSMP for four days. Bear Creek’s exceptional line-up also showcases the eclectic nature of the scene; encompassing genre-defining performers in world and roots music, live electronic, rock, and everything in between. As is tradition at Bear Creek, many of the bands perform on two separate dates during the weekend and several talented instrumentalists act as artists-at-large, creating memorable surprise sit-ins and inspired performances.

Recognized as one of the most beautiful live music venues in the country, Bear Creek goers can enjoy music on three outdoor stages and one indoor stage including the famed Amphitheater Stage, set in the midst of towering pine and oak trees decorated with Spanish moss. The park also offers guest comforts including a general store, full-service restaurant, showers and water stations.

Tickets for Bear Creek Music & Art Festival go on sale on May 7. Fans can upgrade their experience with VIP tickets, RV hook ups, cabin rentals and golf cart rentals. To get on the wait list, call Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park at 386.364.1683. Stay tuned for additional artist announcements and theme nights!”

BEAR CREEK MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL 2014 INITIAL LINE-UP:
Umphrey’s McGee x 2
Lettuce x 2
Dumpstaphunk x 2
Budos Band x 2
New Mastersounds x 2
Break Science
Orgone x 2
The Nth Power x 2
Alan Evans Playonbrother
Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds
See I x 2
The Main Squeeze x 2
Turkuaz
Aleica Chakour Band x 2
Tauk
Yojimbo
The Heard
Dirk Quinn Band
Come Back Alice
Copious Jones
S.P.O.R.E.
Green Sunshine
Captain Green

Umphrey’s McGee Announce UMLive Blowout 50% Off All Downloads

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UMLive Blowout 2014
From Umphreys McGee
Umphrey’s McGee announce UMLive blowout with 50% off all downloads. Over 1,000 shows are now on sale for half-price (1,078 to be exact — or, in other words, all of them). The entire catalog in all digital formats is yours for 50% off until 11/21.
Websites & Links: Umphreys.com | UMLive.com | UMVideo | Facebook

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Video ~ Umphrey’s McGee: Beck/Radiohead/Phil Collins Halloween Mashup 2014

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From Umphrey’s McGee
“UM creates an original Halloween Mashup 2014 featuring Beck’s “Loser” with Radiohead’s “National Anthem” with Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight”. Recorded live at the House of Blues, Boston, MA on 10/31/14.”

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

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Phish Halloween 2014 Webcast from Vegas

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Phish - Halloween Vegas Webcast 2014

From Phish.com
“Phish’s 2014 Fall Tour ends with a 3-night sold out run in Las Vegas, beginning tonight. All three shows (October 31, November 1 and 2) will be webcast at LivePhish.com, including tonight’s special three-set Halloween show. The webcast begins at 6:30PM PDT (showtime is at 7:30PM PDT). If you’re on the East Coast and unable to stay up for the whole show, you can purchase the webcast now and watch from your Stash later.

Fans can tune in on their large screen TVs via HDMI-equipped PCs or Macs, Apple TV via AirPlay, as well iOS platforms (iPad, iPhone).

For more info, please visit http://livephish/Halloween14Webcast.”

Websites & Links: Phish.com | Facebook | Twitter @Phish | YouTube | LivePhish

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Ultraviolet Hippopotamus Hippoween 2014

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Hippoween 2014From UVHippoMusic.com
“After our shows on Halloween night and the first weekend of December, we will be taking our first break ever from touring and performing on the stage. In case you missed our announcement a few months back, we will taking an indefinite break starting this winter. We have no time table in mind or determined length of a break, but will definitely be making a return when we are ready. With that in mind, these three shows will be the last times to catch us for a while.

Halloween night we will be making our first appearance at The State Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI. Joining us on the stage for the night will be a horn section led by Funktion’s Terrance Massey. Opening up the show will be the fellow Grand Rapids folk band, The Crane Wives. Also entertaining the crowd for a while will be the most rocking blues band we’ve ever played with, Andy Frasco and the U.N. from Los Angelas, CA. Many of our fans have been discussing and planning on dressing up as a Hippo song or a theme from one of our songs. We fully endorse and encourage our all people attending this show to follow suit since this is totally awesome. If you don’t want to dress up as a UV Hippo theme, just dress up anyways, it is Halloween night!

The first weekend of December we are playing Friday night in Grand Rapids at The Intersection and Indianapolis at The Vogue the following day. Both nights will be An Evening with meaning everyone that attends will be getting three full sets of Hippo each night! Both of these cities and both of these shows mean a lot to us. It is the culmination of 10 years of non stop work and 6 years of non stop touring. We would love to see all of your beautiful faces at both of them dancing in front of us. Make a weekend of it!”

Upcoming Shows
10/31/14: Hippoween 2014 State Theatre in Kalamazoo,MI – TICKETS
12/5/14: The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI – TICKETS
12/6/14: The Vogue in Indianapolis, IN – TICKETS

Websites & Links: UVHippoMusic.com | Facebook | Twitter | Live Archive

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