Foster the People
No green man this year - but purple, orange and red were representing
OK Go
Ratatat
MORE LOLLA '11 PHOTOS: Day 2 Day 3
photos by @crunchyMunckin
Chi-town's prog-rock-jam band faves Umphrey's McGee smoked the stage at Stubb's on April 20, 2011 (yeppers, good ole 4/20). Not only can you peruse some photos from all the goodness that night, but Roxwel also did a 4-cam HD shoot of the show - so kick back and watch Partyin' Peeps and Linear>All In Time when you've got some time to spare over the weekend. We promise the footage won't disappoint!
All-girl art rock group Warpaint - from L.A. - packed Austin's La Zona Rosa on April 9, 2011. Receiving praise from celebrities and critics alike, Warpaint released their first full-length album, The Fool, late last year and are hitting the festival circuit hard in the UK, Western Europe, Australia and Japan throughout the summer. Hopefully all of us States-side will see these talented ladies in the fall after they've rested up from one hectic (and what looks to be a crazy fun) summer!
The Disco Biscuits played one hell of an old school show at the third installment of Bisco Inferno at Red Rocks on May 28, 2011. Playing two kickoff shows at Denver's Ogden Theatre leading up to the main event (check out Ogden setlists & photos here), the guys were more than warmed up and ready to shred the rocks. Nicos Gun, Boombox, Emancipator and Big Boi entertained the crowd leading up to the Biscuits' first set, with Rusko taking the stage - and blowing minds (or so it seemed) - at setbreak. For me, nothing could've been more surreal than seeing my favorite band at Red Rocks - my first show ever there - and taking photos at stage left during the Jigsaw Earth encore. Amazing. Thanks to everyone who made this an unforgettable weekend - new and old friends alike.
The Disco Biscuits | Red Rocks | 5.28.11 Set 1: Highwire, Spraypaint > Digital Buddha (1) > Cyclone > Confrontation1 > Spraypaint Set 2: King Of The World, Story Of The World > Helicopters > Bombs > Run Like Hell > Spacebirdmatingcall > Helicopters Encore: Jigsaw Earth > Catalyst > Jigsaw Earth (1) inverted
MORE PHOTOS: Big Boi @ Red Rocks - 5.28.11 Bisco Inferno 2011 - Kickoff Shows
The Disco Biscuitskicked off their return to Red Rocks on May 28, 2011 for the third installment of Bisco Inferno with shows at Denver's Ogden Theatre on May 26 & 27. Check out photos from these two nights - and click here for Red Rocks photos!
The Disco Biscuits | Ogden Theatre | 5.26.11 Set 1: The Very Moon > Voices Insane > Shem-Rah Boo (1) > Voices Insane, Neck Romancer, The Overture Set 2: Park Ave. > Vassillios > Orch Theme > Tricycle > Mr. Don, Shelby Rose Encore: Mulberry's Dream1unfinished (1) unfinished
The Disco Biscuits | Ogden Theatre | 5.27.11 Set 1: Strobelights and Martinis > Feeling Twisted > Strobelights and Martinis > Caterpillar > Minions > Caterpillar Set 2: Papercut > Crystal Ball, M.E.M.P.H.I.S. > Gangster > Lunar Pursuit > Aceetobee Encore: Bazaar Escape, Wet
MORE PHOTOS: Bisco Inferno - 5.28.11 Big Boi @ Red Rocks - 5.28.11
Folk-influenced experimental rockers Akron/Family drew quite a crowd last friday (4.1.11) at The Parish in Austin, TX. The Portland, OR and NYC-based trio just released their fifth studio album, Akron/Family II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT, and second since the departure of founding member Ryan Vanderhoof. They're wrapping up their U.S. this weekend in San Francisco & Oakland and will be touring through Europe in May. Check 'em out if you can!
The New Deal announces the end of a spectacular 12-year career with a strong run of shows that will wrap up in the fall.
The New Deal has decided that 2011 will mark the end of a spectacular 12- year career. The band sent out the following release today:
It has been an amazing run for the band and we appreciate the loyal and dedicated tND fanbase across North America and Asia. Our individual lives have taken very different paths with family, living abroad, and other various projects. We have come to a point where the time and commitment that it takes to maintain our band at its best is no longer possible. As a group, we’ve never been known to go halfway, so we have decided to end things with a great run of summer and fall shows that we hope to be the best yet.
Over the next several months, TND will return to the East Coast. The final Summer and Fall 2011 shows will bring us to many of our favourite places in the US and Canada, and we’re looking forward to finishing things off in a big way.
We look forward to each and every one of these very special shows. Our fans have been fantastically devoted and supportive, and we hope to give them a final run of performances that will be truly memorable.
In addition to the summer shows and festivals already announced, we expect to add a few more dates to give as many fans as possible the opportunity to see us play together one last time.
Much love, Darren, Dan and Jamie
Be sure to catch the electronic Canadian trio while you still can!
SHOWS: May 4 - Richmond, VA - The National w/Sub wSara & Former Champions May 5 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory - OTT & Sub Swara May 6 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar OTT & Sub Swara May 7 - NYC - Terminal 5 - OTT & Sub Swara June 3 - Ozark,AR - Wakarusa June 4 - Hunter, NY - Mountain Jam July 1 - Rothbury, MI - Electric Forest July 2 - Denver, CO - Red Rocks Aug 19 - Bartow, WV - Camp Barefoot Aug 20 - Equinuk, PA - Equifunk Festival
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An exciting mix of folk music's founding voices and modern favorites highlights the 52nd edition of the Newport Folk Festival when it returns to Newport's Fort Adams State Park July 30-31. Tickets go on sale today, March 31, at 10:00 am at www.newportfolkfest.net.
The Newport Festivals Foundation continues to build on the festival’s historic past by featuring emerging young artists alongside some of folk music’s most venerable names. This year’s festival features: The Decemberists, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, Gillian Welch, Amos Lee, Earl Scruggs, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Gogol Bordello, M. Ward, Wanda Jackson, Mavis Staples, Tegan & Sara, The Felice Brothers, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Justin Townes Earle, Delta Spirit, Middle Brother, The Wailin' Jennys, Freelance Whales, The Secret Sisters, Trampled by Turtles, The Civil Wars, The Head & The Heart, Pokey LaFarge & The South City Three, The Cave Singers, What Cheer? Brigade, Mountain Man, David Wax Museum, Devil Makes Three, Song Circle with Dar Williams Ellis Paul John Gorka & Liz Queler, Typhoon, The Seeger Clogging All-Stars, The Ebony Hillbillies, BrownBird, River City Extension and PS 22. A Friday night event is under consideration and more artists will be announced at a later date.
Often likened to “coming home” to the very roots of the folk-music tradition, the Newport Folk Festival is an annual favorite of fans and musicians alike. The laid back, at home feel has been known to inspire artists' spontaneous, on-stage sit-ins as well as unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime, impromptu performances throughout the festival grounds.
“In an age when it's increasingly common to see tour buses roll on to the next gig as soon as sets end, artists linger at this festival, sometimes for the whole weekend, just to hang out or sit in, creating an annual, defacto Folk summit by the sea,” said Jay Sweet, Folk Festival co-producer. “The goal, as always, is to serve the Festival's musical heritage, which to me is paying respect to older groundbreakers while championing young chance takers. This is Newport's blueprint, written by George Wein and Bob Jones, who along with co-founder Pete Seeger, often remind me that folk music is, and will always be, a living tradition, constantly evolving. As long as we stay true to this simple credo, we'll be around another half century and beyond.”
George Wein, President of the Newport Festivals Foundation and Producer of the Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals, added, ”One of the best elements to a festival is the mingling of musicians, sounds and spirits, and this year’s edition of Newport Folk strongly builds upon the tradition that Pete and I first set into motion in 1959. The Festival touches people around the world, but I couldn’t be prouder of our new relationship with Rhode Island’s own Alex and Ani as well as the exciting artists who have Rhode Island roots such as What Cheer? Brigade, David Wax Museum and Brownbird.”
Wein has found Newport to be a scenic and hospitable venue for presenting the very best of this country’s blues, roots, gospel, country, bluegrass, Cajun and traditional folk music. This year's edition once again pays tribute to the great performers who wrote the proud history of this festival, including Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Mavis Staples and Emmylou Harris.
As in recent years, the festival continues to welcome the next wave of folk voices, including The Decemberists, Gillian Welch, The Head & The Heart, Middle Brother, and last year's festival darlings, David Wax Museum. After winning a fan contest to claim a spot in last year's Newport Folk Festival, David Wax Museum went on to increased national exposure and a Boston Music Award for Americana Artist of the Year. The Decemberists return after performing at the Festival's 2009 edition, this time backed by their 2011 studio release, The King is Dead. Elvis Costello, the prolific English singer-songwriter with an almost cult-like following, makes his sophomore trip to the Newport Folk Festival.
The 2011 Newport Folk Festival line-up features:
SATURDAY, JULY 30 ~ 11:30 am – 7:00 pm Fort Adams State Park, Harrison Avenue
The Decemberists Gillian Welch Earl Scruggs Gogol Bordello Ramblin’ Jack Elliott Tegan & Sara Mavis Staples The Felice Brothers Delta Spirit Freelance Whales Pokey LaFarge & The South City Three What Cheer? Brigade The Devil Makes Three Song Circle with Dar Williams, Ellis Paul, John Gorka & Liz Queler The Wailin’ Jennys Typhoon The Ebony Hillbillies River City Extension PS22 Chorus
SUNDAY, JULY 31 ~ 11:30 am – 7:00 pm Fort Adams State Park, Harrison Avenue
Emmylou Harris Elvis Costello (Solo Acoustic) Amos Lee M. Ward Wanda Jackson Carolina Chocolate Drops Middle Brother Justin Townes Earle The Secret Sisters Trampled by Turtles The Civil Wars The Head and The Heart The Cave Singers David Wax Museum Mountain Man The Seeger Clogging All-Stars BrownBird
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