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Geithner: Pickpocketing Trillions from the People to Give to the Oligarchy Was “Deeply Unfair”, But We … Um … Had To
April 1st, 2010 |
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Bear Creek Adds: UM, London Souls & More
March 30th, 2010 |
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Bear Creek Adds Umphrey’s McGee, The London Souls Pee Wee Ellis & More
 Bear Creek 2009 by Chapman |
The Bear Creek Music and Art Festival, November 11-14, 2010 at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida has announced a third round of artist additions. Bear Creek welcomes back Umphrey’s McGee for two headlining shows on 11/11 and 11/12. The London Souls will make their first Bear Creek appearances, as will Papadosio and Lingo. Saltwater Grass, The Soular System and Curious Circus return to Bear Creek once again. Artist-at-large additions include saxman Pee Wee Ellis and Motet vocalist Jans Ingber.
The addition of Pee Wee Ellis, who will join Maceo Parker and Fred Wesley on the bill, rounds out the presence of The JBs, aka The James Brown Horns, at Bear Creek. These funk and soul pioneers have not appeared on the same stage in many years and Bear Creek is honored to bring together these legends once again.
Bear Creek early-bird tickets are $115 until June 2. Thursday night, 11/11 pre-party tickets are $40 until June 2. VIP tickets are also available. Info and ticket information is available at bearcreekmusicfestival.com.
Full artist additions:
Umphrey’s McGee x 2
The London Souls x 2
Saltwater Grass
The Soular System
Curious Circus
Lingo
Papadosio
Artists at Large additions:
Pee Wee Ellis
Jans Ingber
Previously announced artists include:
- Maceo Parker Band
- The New Deal
- The New Mastersounds x 2
- Perpetual Groove x 2
- The Everyone Orchestra
- Elliot Lipp
- Alex B
- Brock Butler
- Josh Phillips Folk Festival
- Orgone
- Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk x 2
- Lettuce x 2
- Soulive
- George Porter’s Running Pardners x2
- Papa Grows Funk
- Toubab Krewe x 2
- Zach Deputy x 2
- John Brown’s Body x 2
- Will Bernard
- DubConscious
- Garaj Mahal x 2
- Rebirth Brass Band
- Eric Krasno
- Adam Deitch and Break Science
- The Dead Kenny G’s
- Big Sam’s Funky Nation
- The Tony Hall Band
- Brian Stoltz
- Dr. Claw
- Sam Kininger Band
- Rubblebucket Orchestra
- The Macpodz x2
- Lubriphonic x2
- The Nigel Hall Band
- The Legendary JC’s
- Avis Berry’s Soul Revue
- Matt Grondin Band
- Snarky Puppy
- Cadillac Jones
- The Malah
- Green Hit
- Greenhouse Lounge
- Burnin Smyrnans
- Entropy
- Spiritual Rez
- Cope
- Diocious
Artists at Large
- Fred Wesley
- Skerik
- Mike Dillon
- The Shady Horns
- Kofi Burbridge
For more on the Bear Creek Music Festival see our 2009 review here.
Nateva Adds: STS9, UM PFunk, Max Creek, Felice & More
March 11th, 2010 |
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Nateva Adds: STS9, Umphrey’s McGee, Parliament Funkadelic, Felice Brothers
Max Creek, John Brown’s Body, Ryan Montbleau Band, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, and Greensky Bluegrass
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In addition to previously announced Furthur with Phil Lesh & Bob Weir, The Flaming Lips, moe., and The Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band; Nateva has announced that STS9, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Umphrey’s McGee, Max Creek, John Brown’s Body, The Felice Brothers, Ryan Montbleau Band, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad and Greensky Bluegrass have committed to the festival for the July 2, 3 & 4 weekend. Plus, as previously announced, Zappa Plays Zappa, Keller Williams, Lotus, and Moonalice will perform as featured artists.
Tickets on sale now! Advanced prices of $199 and $179 are available for just a few more days, until Sunday, March 14 at noon.
The Nateva Music & Camping Festival is a 3-day, multi stage outdoor camping event to be held July 2, 3 & 4 at the beautiful 100 acre Oxford Fairgrounds – 2 hours and 25 minutes from Boston and 45 minutes from Portland, Maine.
All Good Initial Lineup Furthur, WSP, UM, YMSB
February 16th, 2010 |
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All Good Festival Initial Lineup: Furthur, Widespread Panic
Umphrey’s McGee, Yonder Mountain String Band, Dark Star Orchestra, Femi Kuti
The initial lineup for the 14th annual All Good Music Festival has been announced. Set for July 8-11, the fest will once again take place in Masontown, West Virginia from the heights of Marvin’s Mountaintop featuring over 40 bands with no overlapping sets allowing fans to see every set and every band on the lineup.
Initial All Good Artist Announcement:
 All Good 2009 by Pusey |
FURTHUR (featuring PHIL LESH & BOB WEIR)
Widespread Panic
Umphrey’s McGee
Yonder Mountain String Band
Dark Star Orchestra
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
Lotus
Femi Kuti & the Positive Force
Railroad Earth
The New Deal
Rebelution
Perpetual Groove
Cornmeal
Fort Knox Five
The Macpodz
Stay tuned for many more acts to be announced!
Tickets On Sale Friday February, 19 at 12:00 EST.
Buy early and save with New 4 Day Passes and Early Bird Tickets! For more on tickets and all details, go to www.allgoodfestival.com.
For more on All Good see our 2009 review here.
Wakarusa Adds: WSP, UM Black Keys, Mother Hips
February 5th, 2010 |
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WAKARUSA ANNOUNCES MORE ARTISTS FOR 2010 FESTIVAL
With the incredible diversity and depth of its lineup, Wakarusa 2010 continues the tradition of the previous six events. Set to run June 3-6 at Mulberry Mountain near Ozark, Arkansas, Wakarusa 2010 will feature over 100 bands and artists performing on six stages. The Wakarusa 2010 fans will enjoy everything from funk to bluegrass and rock to reggae.
Below are more great artists set to appear at Wakarusa 2010 – these artists will join the already announced 40+ artists in rocking Mulberry Mountain.
 Wakarusa 2009 by Sands |
Widespread Panic
Umphrey’s McGee (2 sets – special late night set!)
The Black Keys
Robert Randolph and the Family Band
7 Walkers feat Papa Mali and Bill Kreutzmann
State Radio
Dub Tribe Soundsystem
Fishbone
Mark Farina
Todd Snider
The Mother Hips
Ott
Tortured Soul
Future Rock
Spacemen
MiMosa
Pimps of Joytime (2 sets)
That One Guy (2 sets)
ekoostik hookah
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
Great American Taxi
Constellations
The Dirty Heads
Lynx & Jamie Janover
Jay Nash (2 sets)
Supervillains
The Moondoogies
The Bridge
Backyard Tire Fire (2 sets)
Dirtfoot (2 sets)
The Heavy Pets
Spoonfed Tribe
Sunshine Jones
Kinetix
Truckstop Honeymoon (2 sets)
Oakhurst (2 sets)
Ben Miller Band
Somasphere
Radio Hiro
These artists join the previously announced list that follows:
STS9
The Disco Biscuits
Slightly Stoopid
John Butler Trio
Blues Traveler
Zappa Plays Zappa
Bassnectar
Railroad Earth
The Machine performs Pink Floyd
JJ Grey & MOFRO
Lotus
Rebelution
ALO
Tea Leaf Green
BoomBox
Black Joe Lewis
Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk
EOTO
James Zabiela
Split Lip Rayfield
Hayes Carll
Sub Swara
Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Trampled by Turtles
Wookiefoot
Mishka
Big Gigantic
Truth & Salvage Co.
Fort Knox Five
Mountain Sprout
Band of Heathens
Last Waltz Ensemble
Cash’d Out
Earl Greyhound
Bluetech
Uglysuit
Passafire
Simplified
Hoots & Hellmouth
Resident Anti-Hero
Tickets for Wakarusa 2010 are available here.
For more on Wakarusa see our 2009 coverage here.
Summer Camp: moe., UM Keller, Avetts, YMSB
December 18th, 2009 |
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10th ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP MUSIC FESTIVAL FIRST ROUND OF ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 28, 29 & 30, 2010 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois
3-day festival tickets on sale now!
 Summer Camp 2009 by Smith |
Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment and Jam Productions, Ltd. are proud to announce the Summer Camp 2010 Music Festival for May 28, 29 & 30, 2010 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL. Early Bird Tickets sold out in near record time again this year, but three-day camping tickets are on sale now by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX or on-line at www.summercampfestival.com. The three-day tickets are currently $120 for a three-day pass including primitive camping. A limited number of tickets will be sold at this price, and once the allotment is sold out, the price may go up without notice.
This will be the 10th Annual Summer Camp Music Festival and will feature over 55 bands on 5 stages over the course of 3 days. Taking place at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, IL (just 20 miles north of Peoria), the festival also features a kid’s camp, an extensive representation of non-profit organizations, on-site camping, lots of unique arts & craft artisans, a variety of good food and plenty of ice cold beer.
Already confirmed for the Summer Camp 2010 Music Festival:
moe. (3 days!)
Umphrey’s McGee (3 days!)
Yonder Mountain String Band
The Avett Brothers
Keller Williams
Bassnectar
EOTO
Cornmeal
Family Groove Company
Backyard Tire Fire
Kinetix
The Ragbirds
Brainchild
Plus many, many more artist announcements coming soon!
Tickets are on sale now by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX or online at www.summercampfestival.com. This year’s Early Bird Tickets sold out in just over a week, so buy early and save some money! Tickets are also available now for Thursday Pre-Party passes, electric & primitive RV spots. Information on VIP Upgrade tickets will be available soon. Check the website for more info.
For more on Summer Camp check our review of the 2009 event here.
Jam in the Dam Returns: UM, YMSB, Claypool, NMS
July 23rd, 2009 |
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Jam in the Dam Returns in 2101 with Umphrey’s McGee, YMSB, Claypool, NMS
 Umphrey’s McGee |
Jam in the Dam is back! After taking 2009 off while founder Armand Sadlier recovered from serious health issues, the 2010 event will return to Amsterdam’s Melkweg from March 21-23. Artists set to perform include: Umphrey’s McGee, Yonder Mountain String Band, Les Claypool, The New Mastersounds, and The Bridge. Brendan Bayliss and Jeff Austin will also perform as an acoustic duo. Travel packages are available through Consider It Dan.
Check our coverage of the 2008 JitD here.