Announcing CounterPoint Music And Arts Festival 2015
Websites & Links: CounterPointFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter
Announcing CashOrTrade.org iPhone App Release
From CashOrTrade.org
“CashorTrade.org is the first social ticketing platform that encourages fans to ethically buy, sell, and trade their extra concert tickets with like-minded music lovers. Using a community-based model, the site enables users to directly connect with other fans for “face value” ticket trades, without any markup or fees.
Today CashorTrade.org announced the release of the new iPhone App, now available for FREE download. It will complement the already functional web app accessed at m.cashortrade.org, but will offer lightning fast push notifications and increased user functionality.
Safer and more efficient than other ticket trading avenues, CashorTrade.org gives fans the ability to add transparency to their trades, while gaining reviews and creating trade relationships. The result is an increased chance of attending live music performances without succumbing to exorbitant fees, scams, and inflation that plague the secondary ticket market.
Also recently launched is the CashorTrade.org website redesign, which now offers city, venue, and festival pages to supplement ticket listings by performer. Localizing portions of the website will provide small venues the ability to circulate face value tickets and promote live acts within the growing community.
As part of the Gold Membership released last year, users can now utilize Trade Tracker that sends mobile notifications, tools like Suggested Trades, Repost features, Featured listings, Verified Status and much more. http://cashortrade.org/gold
Since 2009, brothers and co-founders Brando and Dusty have seen the number of registered members double each year. With over 1100 signups per month, and nearly a million dollars of transactions through the website in the last year, the value of this service is evident. In June 2014, the website experienced nearly 1 million page-views and reached 100,000 face value ticket listings. There were over 3,000 positive transaction reviews in the last month alone. CashorTrade is a free service, and does not generate revenue off of member transactions but offers a premium gold membership for $2/mo. and ad space for performers, venues and festivals.
The future is bright for CashorTrade, and Dusty and Brando are hopeful that together with this growing network they will change the landscape of the ticketing industry for the better.”
Websites & Links: CashOrTrade.org | Facebook | Twitter
Video ~ “The Sum” by Papadosio Live at Aura 2014
Websites & Links: AuraMusicFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter
Bassnectar Announce NYE 2014 with Tipper and GJones
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AURA Music Festival 2015 Adds Moe., The Main Squeeze & More
From AuraMusicFestival.com
“AURA Music Festival 2015 has announced the addition of iconic jamband moe. to the already impressive 2015 line-up making this the biggest year yet for the homegrown music festival. Taking place at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida March 6 – 8, moe. will play two sets, joining headlining artists The Disco Biscuits, Papadosio and Snarky Puppy.
AURA has also added two sets by high-energy funk quintet The Main Squeeze including a very special Tribute to Michael Jackson, along with returning artists Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and McLovins. Chicago’s versatile electronic trio Cosby Sweater will make their AURA debut along with South Florida’s improvisational Stinky Pockets. True to AURA’s collaborative nature artists-at-large The Shady Horns (Ryan Zoidis and Eric Bloom of Lettuce) will pop up in several sets throughout the weekend with their sax and trumpet in tow.
For fans that want to arrive early, Ghost Owl has been added to the Thursday night pre-party with Dopapod and Kung Fu. Tickets are available as part of the four-day ticket package.
Details on the VIP Experience with two options to take the AURA fan journey to the next level are now available. Perks of the program include a VIP Lounge in the concert area with a private bar, discounted beverages, massages, gift bag, daily meet & greet with select bands and delicious catered meals alongside AURA staff and artists.
Set in the midst of 800 acres of Spanish moss-draped oak and cypress trees along the Suwannee River, the venue is a playground for endless activities such as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, disc golf and biking. The park also offers guest comforts including a general store, full-service restaurant, free showers, indoor bathrooms and water stations.
For ticket pricing and information on the EZPay Payment Plan that allows guests the opportunity to spread their ticket order payment out over a period of 5 months or 5 equal payments visit www.AURAMusicFestival.com. To join the wait list for cabins, golf cart rentals and RV hook-ups, please contact SOSMP at 386.364.1683.
Stay tuned for additional band announcements, workshops and activities!”
AURA Music & Arts Festival 2015 Line-Up:
The Disco Biscuits (two sets)
moe. (two sets)
Papadosio (two nights)
Snarky Puppy
Kung Fu
Dopapod
RAQ
Jimkata
Consider the Source
The Main Squeeze x2 including a very special Tribute to Michael Jackson
American Babies
The Mike Dillon Band
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
The Mantras
McLovins
Ghost Owl
Cosby Sweater
Fusik
Ketchy Shuby
Uproot Hootenanny
Stinky Pockets
Artists at large: The Shady Horns
Websites & Links: AuraMusicFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter | MusicLivesHere.com
Closer to the Sun 2014 Schedule Has Been Released
Websites & Links: CloserToTheSun.com | Facebook | Twitter
Video ~ Umphrey’s McGee: New York 2015
Websites & Links: Umphreys.com | UMLive.com | UMVideo | Facebook
Video ~ Big Gigantic’s Touch the Sky Tour 2014
Announcing Big Gigantic’s Touch the Sky Tour 2014. Tickets available at www.biggigantic.net/events.
Announced Dates
Oct 08 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
Oct 09 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
Oct 10 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
Oct 11 Kansas City, MO CrossroadsKC
Oct 12 Urbana, IL The Canopy Club
Oct 15 Little Rock, AR Revolution Music Room
Oct 16 Memphis, TN Minglewood Hall
Oct 17 Birmingham, AL Iron City
Oct 18 Chattanooga, TN Track 29
Oct 20 Columbus, OH Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
Oct 21 Pittsburgh, PA STAGE AE
Oct 22 Syracuse, NY F-Shed at The Market
Oct 23 Amherst, MA Mullins Center
Oct 24 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre
Oct 25 Detroit, MI Freaky Deaky @ Masonic Temple
Oct 28 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theater
Oct 29 Norfolk, VA The Norva
Oct 30 Columbia, SC The Music Farm
Oct 31 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
Websites & Links: BigGigantic.net | Facebook | Archive.org
Video ~ “Gilded Age” by Lotus at Aura 2014
Websites & Links: AuraMusicFestival.com | LotusVibes.com
Announcing String Cheese Incident’s 2014 Fall Incident Tour
From StringCheeseIncident.com
“The String Cheese Incident’s 2014 Fall Incident Tour is now on sale at SCI Ticketing and various venue outlets. The band is thrilled to be heading back to the East Coast, playing several venues for the very first time, as well as towns they haven’t played in nearly a decade. Tickets are selling fast, so plan your next Incident now!”
Fall Incidents 2014 Tour Dates
Oct 31- Nov 2 – Suwannee Hulaween – Live Oak, FL
Nov 4 & 5 – Lincoln Theatre – Washington DC
Nov 6 – The Grand Theater – Ledyard, CT
Nov 7 – Tower Theatre – Philadelphia, PA
Nov 8 – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
Nov 10 – State Theatre – Ithaca, NY
Nov 11 & 12 – Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
Nov 13 & 14 – State Theatre – Portland, ME
Nov 15 – Memorial Auditorium – Burlington, VT
Phish Announce NYE Run 2014-2015
From Phish.com
“Phish will celebrate New Year’s Eve at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, FL. The December 31 show will be the first of a four-night stand in Miami that will run through Saturday, January 3. This will be the first time Phish has returned to sunny Florida since their multi-night celebrations in 2003 and 2009.
Fans can purchase a four-day pass or tickets for individual nights. An online ticket request period is currently underway at http://tickets.phish.com/ and will end TONIGHT at 11:59PM Eastern Time. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, October 4, at 10:00 AM ET. For complete ticketing details, visit Phish.com/tours.”
Phish New Year’s Run 2014-2015
12.31.14 – AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL
1.1.15 – AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL
1.2.15 – AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL
1.03.15 – AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL
Websites & Links: Phish.com | Facebook | Twitter @Phish | YouTube | LivePhish
Video ~ “Rosie” by String Cheese Incident 12.29.13 – DVD Available Now
From StringCheeseIncident.com
“The String Cheese Incident and TourGigs proudly present the much anticipated release of SCI’s 2013 NYE Incidents, now available on DVD, BluRay and Digital Download via TourGigs.com. The ‘Barefoot Boys’ returned to the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, CO for another magical 3-night New Years Celebration in front of a hometown crowd. The event doubled as the kickoff of SCI’s 20th anniversary as band.
This three night DVD set captures every song from every night in multi-camera stunning HD fashion, and features guest appearances from the band’s 20 year history: Keller Williams, Karl Denson, The Del McCoury Band, Steve Berlin and David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), Wayne Coyne (The Flaming Lips) and more. And who can forget the epic “Rivertrance” that rang in the New Year, complete with flying angels, snow globe dancers, and a crowd full of glowsticks. For fans who purchase the 12.29.13 show on BluRay or DVD, there is a bonus feature of the special backstage Acoustic Set on the 29th!
Whether you were there or not, this DVD set is a must-have for all SCI fans wishing to own beautiful HD footage of the band performing at its peak. The 2013 NYE Incidents are, no doubt, ones that you’ll enjoy watching again and again!”
Bear Creek Phase 2 Lineup Announcement: Soulive, Zach Deputy, The Floozies & More
From Bear Creek Music Festival
Big IV Productions has unveiled the phase two artists for Bear Creek Music & Art Festival taking place November 13th – 16th, 2014 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, FL. Taking the stage at the eighth annual event is Soulive, Zach Deputy, The Floozies, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Oteil Burbridge and Roosevelt Collier Band, Nicholas Payton Trio, Monophonics, Earphunk, Mingo Fishtrap, The Fritz, Locos Por Juana, The Broadcast, Curtis Harding, Catfish Alliance, Andrew Block Band, Herd Of Watts and 14 artists-at-large including Bernard Purdie, Pee Wee Ellis, and George Porter Jr.
These musicians join musical heavyweights Umphrey’s McGee, Lettuce, Dumpstaphunk, Budos Band, New Mastersounds, Break Science, Orgone, The Nth Power, Alan Evans’ Playonbrother, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds and more. 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 at SOSMP 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 are on sale now but prices increase on Thursday, July 17th. Fans can upgrade their experience with VIP tickets, RV hook ups, cabin rentals and golf cart rentals. A combination ticket for Bear Creek and Suwannee Hulaween will also be announced soon. To get on the wait list, call SOSMP at 386.364.1683. Stay tuned for additional artist announcements and theme nights!
Websites & Links: BearCreekMusicFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter
Suwannee Hulaween Announce 2014 Full Lineup: String Cheese, The New Deal, Big Gigantic & More
From SuwanneeHulaween.com
Silver Wrapper and Purple Hat Productions have added new artists to the lineup for the second annual Suwannee Hulaween including electronic producers, Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ set) & Emancipator, legendary rock guitarist The Dean Ween Group, Suwannee Bluegrass Surprise, Kung Fu, Thievery Corporations’ Rob Garza DJ set, Nashville’s hottest Americana Folk Trio Judah and the Lion, Ghost Owl, Strung Like a Horse, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, Shane Pruitt Band, Suenalo, Beartoe and Post Pluto.
Hosted by The String Cheese Incident over Halloween weekend October 31 – November 2, 2014 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, these artist join already announced performers including Thievery Corporation, Big Gigantic, Beats Antique, The New Deal, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Greensky Bluegrass, EOTO, Conspirator and more.
Fans will be treated to all these acts plus three nights & seven sets of Cheese, along with a surprise-filled three-set Halloween show themed ‘The Afterlife’. Asking fans, “what do YOU want to be in the afterlife?” Silver Wrapper, Purple Hat and SCI encourage guests to become part of the show with theatrics and costumes that interpret their take on life after death. Tap into mythology, philosophy, religion and the supernatural to transcend into the next physical realm. What do YOU want to be in the next life?
For the first time ever Hulaween will also host a Thursday night pre-party featuring heavy hitting artists Electron (Aron Magner & Marc Brownstein of The Disco Biscuits/Conspirator, Tom Hamilton of Brothers Past/American Babies/JRAD, and Mike Greenfield of Lotus), a special “Thursday Surprise” to be announced in a few weeks, and Particle. Tickets are available for $40 advance/$50 gate and include camping.
Set in the midst of 800 acres of Spanish moss-draped oak and cypress along the Suwannee River, SOSMP is one of the most beautiful live music venues in the country. At Suwannee Hulaween festival goers can get ready for the return of Spirit Lake – an artistic glowing menagerie of multimedia metalwork, paintings, sculptures, light projections and live performances that morphs the prehistoric-looking forest into a vivid dream-like space. With hardly any overlapping sets throughout the weekend, attendees have plenty of time to wonder the mystical campgrounds abuzz with costumed fans and interactive theme camps while not missing any music they want to experience.
Tickets are currently available for $209 including all taxes, fees and camping. For SOSMP fans that want to return two weeks later to Bear Creek Music & Art Festival November 13 – 16, 2014 featuring Umphrey’s McGee, Lettuce, Dumpstaphunk, The Budos Band, The New Mastersounds and more, a combo ticket is available for $360. Use the EZ Pay option to break the cost down into two easy payments.
For information on Ultimate Incident VIP Packages and additional details visit www.SuwanneeHulaween.com. To join the wait list for cabins, golf cart rentals and RV hook-ups, please contact SOSMP at 386.364.1683.
Suwannee Hulaween 2014 Lineup:
The String Cheese Incident (3 nights)
Thievery Corporation
Big Gigantic
Beats Antique
The New Deal
Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ set)
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead
Emancipator
Greensky Bluegrass
Dean Ween Group
EOTO
Conspirator
Future Rock
Suwannee Bluegrass Surprise
Nahko & Medicine For The People
Rising Appalachia
Rob Garza DJ Set
Kung Fu
The Soul Rebels
Judah and the Lion
Van Ghost
The Heavy Pets
Ghost Owl
Greenhouse Lounge
Cope
Strung Like A Horse
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
Shane Pruitt Band
Suenalo
Dustin Thomas
Beartoe
Post Pluto
Websites & Links: SuwanneeHulaween.com | Facebook | Twitter @HulaweenFL | YouTube
Big Gigantic Announce Fall 2014 “Touch the Sky Tour”
Websites & Links: BigGigantic.net | Facebook | Archive.org
