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Disc Jam 2015 with Lettuce, Dopapod, Kung Fu & More

Disc Jam 2015

“Disc Jam Presents is proud to announce the lineup for the 5th annual Disc Jam Music Festival, held at Camp Coldbrook in Barre, MA. Featuring Lettuce, Dopapod, Twiddle, Kung Fu, Consider the Source, Cabinet, Soule Monde, Pink Talking Fish, The Heavy Pets, Viral Sound, Roots of Creation, Dangermuffin, Spiritual Rez, Otis Grove, Lespecial, Supersillyus, Schlang Live Band, The Hornitz, Viva La Hop, Bella’s Bartok, Wobblesauce, Fennario, Strange Machines, Hayley Jane & The Primates, Soul Rebel Project, Mister F, Blue Boy Productions, Formula 5, Broccoli Samurai, Krewe de Groove, West End Blend and Relative Souls, the New England festival kicks off on June 12 and runs through June 14 amid the rolling hills of Central Massachusetts.

Disc Jam 2015 features 3 Days of Music, 50+ Musical Performances, 2 Disc Golf Tournaments, 3 Stages, Late Night Silent Disco, Grass or Woods Camping, Food and Craft Vending, Kids Activities, Late Night Acoustic Sets, Disc Golf Clinics, Live Painting, Art Installations, Yoga Sessions, Hula Hoop and Flow Art Workshops and much more.

“I feel this year’s line up is by far our best yet. We pride ourselves on the quality of music we put out each year which has gained Disc Jam the reputation of being one of the more sought after festivals to play in the Northeast,” said Tony Scavone, owner of Disc Jam Presents. “We really are blessed to be at Camp Coldbrook once again. From the VIP campsites located inside the RV resort to the freshly mowed lawn that the community campground is set, you are surrounded by nature and picturesque views. The layout of this venue is truly something special and makes for a perfect setting for Disc Jam.”

Disc Jam embraces a small festival vibe while drawing larger bands from Boston, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont and beyond. The 5th annual Disc Jam once again features an incredible lineup of musicians and artists ready to celebrate the best the Northeast’s diverse and thriving live music scene has to offer.

With side by side main stages decked out in beautiful decor and professional sound and lights, Disc Jam will deliver non-stop music from early in the day until well into the night. Following each night’s headlining acts the crowd’s energy is quickly transferred to the Disc Jam Concert Hall where bands perform memorable late night sets.

Once again playing host to the growing music festival is Camp Coldbrook, which boasts ample accessible parking, beautiful grass for group camping, traditional VIP campground camping sites with water and electric hook ups, ample RV camping sites, 2 swimming pools, arcade, tavern with full bar, laundry facilities, flush bathrooms, hot indoor showers, 9 hole par 3 disc golf course and much more. Camp Coldbrook is a 90-minute drive from Boston, Northampton and Worcester, MA, Hartford, CT, Providence, RI and Manchester, NH and is within 2.5 hours of Albany, NY and Portland, ME.

Staying true to the festival’s name and roots, Disc Golf Tournaments will be held on Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14 at Barre Falls Dam Disc Golf Course, a short distance from Camp Coldbrook. With prizes from Innova and Pure Flight Disc Golf, a one round men’s and women’s singles tournament will be held on Saturday with doubles on Sunday. For Disc Golf enthusiasts, this feature of the festival is not to be missed!”

Websites & Links: DiscJamMusicFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter

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Jungle Jam V in Costa Rica 2015 with Slightly Stoopid, Thievery Corporation, Papadosio & More

Jungle Jam 2015

From JungleJam.com
Jungle Jam V returns to Jaco, Costa Rica for its fifth consecutive year with a stellar line-up on the grounds of the beautiful Hotel DoceLunas for 4 days of music in paradise March 19-22, 2015. This year’s performers include: Slightly Stoopid, Thievery Corporation, Steel Pulse, Morgan Heritage, Mykal Rose (of Black Uhuru), Papadosio, The Beautiful Girls, Jesse Royal, Dopapod, Twiddle, The Werks, Zach Deputy, Perro Bravo, Thicker Than Thieves, Paul Damon, Hayley Jane, Michael O’Brien, Humble Soul, Ras Attitude and DJ Jacques. Jungle Jam V also will include late night DJ sets from Rob Garza and Congo Sanchez of Thievery Corporation, plus Costa Rican performers Talawa, Un Rojo, Ojo De Buey and Santos Y Zurdo! GA & VIP weekend passes, camping, all-inclusive hotel packages available by visiting http://www.junglejam.com

The music will kick-off on three stages, starting afternoons in Jaco Beach at The Beach Stage overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The evening action moves into the friendly confines of Hotel DoceLunas outside oasis, where the Main Stage will host the festival’s biggest bands and international headliners. UK reggae legends Steel Pulse will close the Main Stage Thursday night (March 19), 17 piece world electronic ensemble Thievery Corporation headlines Friday night (March 20), California’s finest Slightly Stoopid graces the Main Stage on Saturday night (March 21) and Sunday closes with a strong finale of Jamaican Reggae that features Mykal Rose (of Black Uhuru), rising new star Jesse Royal, and for their first time appearance ever in Costa Rica, Royal reggae family Morgan Heritage.

No Jungle Jam would be complete without a strong U.S. jam band contingent, and 2015 is no exception featuring multiple sets from Papadosio, Dopapod, Twiddle, The Werks, and Zach Deputy. A Late Night Stage, which promises to see some surprise collaborations from Jungle Jam’s favorite musicians, will also include DJ sets from Thievery Corporation’s Rob Garza and Congo Sanchez, spinning until the sun comes up.

In addition to the all-day music schedule, major headliners, and beautiful beaches of Jaco, Jungle Jam also offers a spectacular array of classic Costa Rican excursions. Deep sea fishing, canopy zip-line tours, sailboat snorkeling cruises, surfing, ATV tours, horseback riding, sea kayaking, crocodile jungle river tours, and tours of nearby Manuel Antonio National Park are just a few off-site adventures festival goers may experience. Many of these excursions will be accompanied by performing artists, giving festivalgoers a chance for an unforgettable experience alongside their favorite musicians.

Websites & Links: JungleJam.com | Facebook

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Announcing String Cheese Incident at Red Rocks in 2015

SCI - Red Rocks 2015
From String Cheese Incident
“The String Cheese Incident will return to Colorado’s historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre for three nights, July 24th-26th, 2015. In addition to full two-set shows from SCI, the band will be joined by Twiddle (7/24), Dopapod (7/25) and Nahko And Medicine For The People (7/26) to complete three nights of amazing music on the rocks!”

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AURA Music Festival 2015 Adds Moe., The Main Squeeze & More

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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 | TwitterMusicLivesHere.com

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Umphrey’s McGee Announce the 2014 “Monster Mash Halloween Bash”

From Umphreys.com
Umphrey’s McGee is thrilled to announce the seventh annual Monster Mash Halloween Bash in historic Boston, Massachusetts at the House of Blues on Friday, October 31st with special guests Dopapod and on Saturday, November 1st (no opener).

Continuing the tradition of mixing live band mash-ups into the Umphrey’s rock-show to create a Halloween experience like none other. This year they will introduce a unique umVIP experience that is guaranteed to make your trip to Beantown complete. They’ve arranged for you and the band to take a private tour of historic Fenway Park and walk the Green Monster, followed up with a group photo before getting ready to rock.

Pre-sale tickets have sold out. umVIP enhanced experience and travel packages are now on sale. Public on-sale of single show and 2-show tickets via LiveNation begins Friday, July 18th at 10:00 am ET.

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

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Aura Music & Arts Festival 2015 with The Disco Biscuits, Papadosio, Snarky Puppy & More

From AuraMusicFestival.com
“AURA Music Events has announced the phase one line-up for the sixth annual AURA Music & Arts Festival 2015 featuring two full sets by The Disco Biscuits, two nights of Papadosio, Snarky Puppy, Kung Fu, Dopapod, RAQ, Jimkata, Consider the Source, American Babies, The Mantras, The Mike Dillon Band, Ghost Owl, Fusik, Ketchy Shuby and Uproot Hootenanny.

Returning to their home at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida March 6 – 8, 2015, AURA is a much-loved celebratory weekend of music, art, yoga and workshops attracting fans from around the country. The grounds are also home to one of the most beautiful natural amphitheaters in the US made only more awe-inspiring by AURA’s strong attention to sound and lighting production.

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 festivalgoers that wish to arrive a day early and settle in at the park, AURA is hosting a Thursday night pre-party featuring Kung Fu and Dopapod.

A very limited number of Early Bird tickets go on sale July 1. Early Bird tickets are $135 for a 3-day Weekend Pass or $165 for a 4-day Weekend Pass which includes the Thursday pre-party (all taxes, fees and camping included). General on-sale and VIP Program will be announced and made available on August 1st.”

Websites & Links: AuraMusicFestival.com | Facebook | TwitterMusicLivesHere.com

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