These scribblings are for the benefit of those who have never seen Chattanooga’s own insane clown posse, Opposite Box. If you’ve seen them, then you already know. There is no gray area with Opposite Box. Either you love their crazy antics, or, well… The boys will resume their summer tour Thursday (August 17th), kicking off…
The Soulshine Farm Music Festival starts tomorrow, Thursday, August 10th, for three glorious days at Soulshine Farm in Green Mountain, an hour north of Asheville. This wonderful fest, in its fourth year, brings together a great collection of North Carolina’s finest musical talent as well as artists from out of the area, including a number…
In Florida, Hometeam refers to a collective of musicians, promoters, engineers and fans who have formed a truly remarkable family bond. That bond evidences itself at festivals such Hometeam New Year’s Rally, The Great Outdoors Jam, and Orange Blossom Jamboree. Geographically, it is centered around the Tampa Bay area, but musicians from all over the…
Locally and globally, our music scene has lost far too many performers and fans. That, they say, is life. No loss has had a more profound impact on the Tampa Bay area than the recent departure to another plane of our beloved Thomas ‘Purplebear’ Underhill. If you attended shows in Tampa, St. Petersburg, or Clearwater…
OK, Jacksonville, you’re on notice. Tonight. You, too, Savannah, Asheville, and Evansville. Also, Saratoga Springs, New York City, Manchester Center, Burlington, and Buffalo. Perhaps you’re wondering why. That’s understandable. Allow me to explain. Two dynamite bands are on the road. Both will be in Jacksonville tonight at 1904 Music Hall along with a third equally…
Has anybody warned the tourists about steering clear of Golden Gate Park next weekend? Because otherwise they’re going to be in for a big surprise. That is because the tenth anniversary Outside Lands Music Festival takes place next weekend, Friday, August 11th, through Sunday, the 13th. With more than 120 sets and workshops scheduled for…
Attention, Gainesville! Do me a favor, please. Check your calendar. Got it? Now look at Saturday, August 4th. You’ve got SPACESHIP SATURDAY in permanent ink, right? YOU DON’T? WHAT? Don’t make me come put that marker in your hand. We’ll let First Magnitude Brewing Company explain: Join us at First Mag as we present a…
Marvelous Funkshun, the dynamic jam quintet from Winston-Salem, was winding down their summer tour when they made a stop at the Dunedin Brewery on Saturday, July 22nd. Shortly before they embarked on the tour, they had released an eponymous EP (read our review here). Marvelous Funkshun are: Sam Robinson, guitar, vocals; Chris Johnson, pedal steel guitar; Will Bagley,…
A week to go before the start of the Peach Music Festival? YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!! OK, actually, it is, and you are. by now you’ve got your coordinates locked on Montage Mountain in Scranton PA for four amazing days of music at Wanee North August 10-13. This year’s edition is so over-the-top loaded with…
The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival is finally here! August 3-5 at Legend Valley in Thornville OH, there is a ton of great music to stuff into just three days. What bands are you most excited to see? Beginning to end, it will be awesome. Are you ready for Broccoli Samurai’s tribute to Lotus…