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About the Band: New Monsoon

Photo by Ron Richman

From NewMonsoon.com
“San Francisco rock quintet New Monsoon is the collaborative vehicle for the vocal and instrumental prowess of founding members Bo Carper (acoustic guitar and banjo), Jeff Miller (electric guitar) and Phil Ferlino (keys). Now well into its second decade of national touring, the band also features the muscular rhythm section of Marshall Harrell (electric bass) and Michael Pinkham (drums).

New Monsoon’s exhilarating blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation shines in an irresistible blend of sophisticated song craft, inventive musical exploration and down home rock-n-roll. “They have a collective power that comes off as a real unified force on stage. It’s not just a band, you know? It’s something transcendental.” – Michael Shrieve (original drummer, Santana)

New Monsoon has shared the stage with heavyweight guests Mike Stern, the late, great Martin Fierro (Zero, Legion of Mary), Steve Kimock, and Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth), to name a few. They’ve toured with String Cheese Incident, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Umphrey’s McGee (Big Summer Classic Tour), supported Moe, The Wailers, etc. and are a featured headliner in venues such as the Fillmore (SF), Gothic Theater (Denver), and the Warehouse (Houston). They are also a perennial favorite of the festival circuit including marquee festivals like Bonnaroo, Wakarusa, Langerado, High Sierra, Telluride Bluegrass, Austin City Limits and many others.

The band’s quality associations continue with their recorded output. 2007’s V was produced by Grateful Dead sound engineer John Cutler, and 2005’s The Sound was helmed by original Santana percussionist Michael Shrieve and Paul Kimble (Grant Lee Buffalo, Luna). The latest album, New Monsoon Live, a double-cd set, features tunes from all eras of the band’s deep catalog.

Miller and Ferlino have also recently formed a supergroup collective, The Contribution, along with Tim Carbone (Railroad Earth) Keith Moseley (String Cheese Incident) Matt Butler (Everyone Orchestra) and Sheryl Renee (Black Swan Singers). SCI Fidelity Records released Which Way World, The Contribution’s inaugural album, in 2010. Miller released his first solo album, Ancient Wisdom, in 2011. Carper performs as a solo act and as half of the duo, Bo & Lebo, with Dan Lebowitz of ALO.”

Websites & Links: NewMonsoon.com | Facebook | YouTube


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Video ~ New Monsoon & the Original 3-Headed Percussion Team at Garyfest 2012

From New Monsoon
“In 2005 New Monsoon played to a very wet but enthusiastic crowd at Red Rocks. “Bridge of the Gods” features the original 3-headed percussion team of Rajiv, Brian and Marty who will be reuniting with the band for GaryFest this October.”

Websites & Links: NewMonsoon.com | Facebook | YouTube

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NedFest 2012 Announces Dates & Lineup

From NedFest 2012

“The 14th annual NedFest – returning August 24-26, 2012 to the Jeff Guercio Memorial Ballfield on the banks of Barker Reservoir in the beautiful high-country town of Nederland, Colorado – is proud to officially announce its artist lineup. Tickets are available now at NedFest.com. With a dependable yearly lineup, partnerships with local breweries, tickets capped at 2,000 and a true scene of devotees that returns year after year, NedFest continues to keep the mountain town’s homegrown musical legacy alive.

When festival founder “Michigan Mike” Torpie passed away in November 2011, there were a lot of doubts in the community about what was going to happen to NedFest. Eventually, a group of his friends and long-time festival volunteers got together and asked his family what they would like to do with the festival. The Torpie family did not want to make money from Mike’s death so a non-profit organization named “Peak to Peak Music Education Association” was formed. The non-profit intends to help in the education of music for children. The Torpie family liked the idea and gave their blessings to continue NedFest.

This year, the festival features top headliners like a one-off performance from Keller Williams, Steve Kimock & Kyle Hollingsworth; the Jimmy Herring Band featuring the Widespread Panic guitarist and Jeff Sipe on drums; long-time festival favorite Melvin Seals and JBG and a yet-to-be-announced Grammy-winning band. Additionally, the festival continues it tradiotn of featuring top Colorado musicians. Kyle Hollingsworth Band featuring the String Cheese Incident keyboardist and drummer Dave Watts of The Motet; Great American Taxi featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon; Yarn; Fox Street Allstars and many more are also featured.

A pair of late-night shows at the First Street Pub, which have become legendary over the years, also take place Friday and Saturday nights of the festival with top Boulder acts Jet Edison and Smooth Money Gesture.”

Announced Lineup:
Steve Kimock, Keller Williams and Kyle Hollingsworth • Special, Grammy-winning Headliner TBA • Jimmy Herring Band featuring Jeff Sipe • Melvin Seals and JBG • Kyle Hollingsworth Band featuring Dave Watts of The Motet • Great American Taxi featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon • Hot Buttered Rum • New Monsoon • Yarn • Grant Farm • Fox Street Allstars • Fruition • Jeff Scroggins and Colorado • She Said String Band • The No Go Gillbillies • Magnolia Row • Danny Shafer • Whiskey Bottles • Blackdog • Jubal • Jaden Carlson • And More TBA

Websites & Links: NedFest.com | Facebook


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Wakarusa 2012 Lineup Announcement Round 3

 

Announced Lineup: Round 1 • Round 2 • The Avett Brothers • Slightly Stoopid (2x) • Matisyahu • Ghostland Observatory • Tinariwen (2x) • SAVOY • Perpetual Groove (2x) • EOTO • The Travelin’ McCourys feat. Keller Williams • MarchFourth Marching Band (2x) • The Devil Makes Three • Split Lip Rayheld (2x) • Tribal Seeds • Gaelic Storm • New Monsoon (2 sets) • The Motet (2 sets) • Hot Buttered Rum (2x) • The Dirty Guvinahs • The Werks • NiT GriT • Keys N Krates • Lyrics Born (2x) • Kids These Days • Daedelus • Snarky Puppy • Michael Menert • Cordovas (2x) • The Lumineers • Gramatik • Break Science • The Floozies • Mountain Sprout (2x) • Mia Borders • Nadis Warriors • Ben Miller Band

Websites & Links: Wakarusa.com | Facebook | Twitter | Myspace

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Free Download: New Monsoon Live at Las Tortugas 2009

From New Monsoon Live at Las Tortugas 2009

Las Tourtugas Dance of the Dead IV – Main Stage on October 30, 2009

Set 1
1. Southern Dew
2. Greenhouse
3. Naked Truth
4. Modus Operandi
5. Slippery People
6. Condor Canyon

Set 2
7. Trust in Me
8. Izabella
9. On the Sun
10. Eminence Front *

Encore
11. Daddy Long Legs
12. Outro

Taped by: Jon Hart/Bob Cogswell
More shows from New Monsoon

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