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Crosby, Stills and Nash
Crosby, Stills and Nash sing huge portions of the life soundtrack for two generations of fans. Over 40-years ago this amazing trio sang together for its first time, and realized how their voices complimented each other. The world discovered CSN when its first gig turned out to be Woodstock. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame read more...
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Bob Weir & Ratdog
In the decade since they began, Ratdog has completed a seemingly complete musical metamorphosis. What started as a laid-back blues ensemble in 1995 has now transformed into a snarling rock band with a prodigious jazz trio at its core. The evolution is primarily courtesy of Bob Weir's unruly musical personality. read more... |
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The Levon Helm Band
Best known as drummer for "The Band" Levon Helm has a storied musical career that started in 1950s Arkansas when he got his first guitar at 9-years-old. He played wherever and whenever he could, and by 17-years-old Levon was sharing the stage with Conway Twitty. Soon thereafter, Levon gathered together a read more...
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moe.
moe. is the preeminent progressive rock band on the music scene today. In a remarkable career that's touched upon three decades and produced 17 albums, the quintet of Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitars and vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and vocals, Jim Loughlin on percussion and vibes, and Vinnie Amico on Drums read more...
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Buddy Guy
Buddy Guy is one of the most charismatic guitar players ever to grace a stage. He plays the instrument with a reckless abandon seldom seen. During his formative years, Buddy perfected the guitar under the exceptional tutelage of Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. Guitar gods such as Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, read more...
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George Clinton & P-Funk
George Clinton first became intrigued with music as a young child growing up in Plainfield, NJ in the 1950s. While in northern Jersey, George founded the barbershop doo-wop ensemble, the Parliaments. The group scored a major hit in 1967 with I want to Testify. Around this time, Clinton became read more...
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Guster
Guster is currently a four-man band that plays soulful, melodic and sometimes mocking musical commentary about how it sees the world. Guster is self-described as stenographers transcribing life and putting melody under it. Three of its four members met while students at read more...
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State Radio
State Radio is a hard-driving trio influenced by punk, ska and even reggae; infusing politically charged lyrics into pounding jams to create an amazing musical experience. Former “Dispatch” front man Chad Urmston also fronts “State Radio” as guitarist and vocalist. Bassist Chuck read more...
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Keller Williams with Moseley, Droll & Sipe
While Keller Williams has made liberal use of technology throughout his career, he knows that musicianship is ultimately a human undertaking. For Keller Williams with Moseley, Droll and Sipe, we find the one-man-band in an intriguing place: backed by a band! Keller ,read more...
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Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, although still young, have already elicited comparison to jazz greats like Norah Jones and rock legends like Janis Joplin for her powerful vocals, and Neil Young for dynamic political songs. While connection to this company is an honor read more...
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Assembly of Dust
Melding the deep grooves of Blues and R&B with creative, original storytelling, Assembly of Dust is a New York-based quintet which has developed a sizable following on the East Coast for their rich country-accented melodies and impressive chops. AOD was formed by lead vocalist and songwriter Reid Genauer (vocals, guitar) with Nate Wilson (keyboards), Adam Terrell (lead guitar), John Lecc...Read More
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Dark Star Orchestra
In our on-going celebration of the life and music of Jerry Garcia, Dark Star Orchestra again highlights our Thursday night festivities with their unique revival of the magic of the Grateful Dead. Using entire shows from the Grateful Dead's 30 years of extensive touring as a launching pad, Dark Star Orchestra recreates the original shows in much the same way that an orchestra interprets music...Read More
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Deep Banana Blackout
Deep Banana Blackout is a musical force on the East Coast underground funk, jazz and jam scene. Aside from their canon of highly acclaimed material, this eight piece musical outfit is notorious for performing musical compositions ranging from Tower of Power, Sly and the Family Stone, James Brown, Led Zeppelin and The Meters.
In July of 1997, DBB released their first studio effort enti...Read More
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Donna Jean Godchaux Band
Born in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Donna Jean was a vocalist at both Muscle Shoals Sound Studios and Fame Studios, home of the legendary “Muscle Shoals Sound,” on records like Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds,” Percy Sledge’s “When a Man Loves a Woman,” and Boz Scagg’s eponymous first solo album. She moved to San Francisco, married Keith Godchaux, and spent the 1970s as a voc...Read More
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Harlem Gospel Choir
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is the most famous gospel choir in America today. It travels the globe, sharing its joy of faith through its music, & raising funds for children's charities. The Choir was founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Cotton Club in Harlem. The Choir presents the ...Read More
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JJ Grey and Mofro
JJ Grey and Mofro mixes smoldering soul ballads, gospel-fried funk and straight ahead rock ‘n’ roll; but it’s all centered on the stories. Grey comes from a long tradition of Southern storytellers, and he learned the art of storytelling at a young age, on the front porch of the Florida swampland home where he grew-up. In fact, Grey’s stories are often universal metaphors based on the loss ...Read More
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John Brown's Body
John Brown's Body is a progressive reggae band based in Boston and Ithaca. The band focused on roots reggae when it formed over a decade ago, but JBB's sound has since evolved immensely. Their music uses reggae as a foundation, but incorporates dub, drum & bass, hip hop and even pop elements to create what the band calls "Future Roots." The Daily News called their music "revolut...Read More
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King For a Day
King for a Day covers the full spectrum of rock music with classic riffs and awesome songs. Returning for their 4th consecutive Vibes Performance, King For A Day delivers powerful jams through heartfelt lyrics and a kicking rhythm section. In fact, the first notes ever heard at the Vibes were from KFAD's own Danny Labich, who opened the first Vibes back in '96. Check them out...you wont be the ...Read More
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Lettuce
Lettuce, the seven-person all-star collective originally formed in 1992, returns to the funk jazz forefront with its third album, RAGE!, a hyper-charged outing of tunes that are equal parts artsy and party. The CD is a tantalizing tribute to funk music — paying homage to all stripes of funksters, including James Brown, Sly Stone, Herbie Hancock, Tower of Power, the Meters, Earth Wind & Fire,...Read More
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Max Creek
Max Creek is one of the most electrifying live acts on the Eastern seaboard today. This five man band has a unique style, blending original songs and classic covers into marathon jam sessions, earning them remarkable respect and a tremendous long-time following. To see Max Creek is to fall under its unique spell. Blues ballads blend into jazzy barroom piano and a jumping, frenetic ener...Read More
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Moonalice
is a jam rock super band put together from seasoned professionals featuring: Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna) a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Woodstock alumnus; GE Smith, the long-time Saturday Night Live band leader; Barry Sless, who played with Phil Lesh & Friends; Pete Sears, who played with Jefferson Star...Read More
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P.J. Pacifico
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter P.J. Pacifico is set to release his new, eagerly awaited sophomore effort, “Always & Everywhere”, in stores and online July 14th. Filled with P.J.’s trademark brand of warm, inviting, hook-filled songs, the themes of “Always & Everywhere” take in everything from love and survival to redemption and recovery....Read More
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Perpetual Groove
A celebrated, international touring act for over six years, Perpetual Groove has built a reputation on intense, emotional music, and won over legions of fans with their ever evolving live show antics. With an eye on keeping things fresh and never performing the same show twice, Perpetual Groove has their own very unique style that appeals to a broad demographic of music fans. Perpetual Groove's mu...Read More
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Ryan Montbleau Band
Ryan Montbleau has been described as something of a Martin Sexton by way of Van Morrison and Stevie Wonder. Yet Ryan Montbleau Band’s music is difficult to pigeon-hole or neatly categorize. Having begun his career playing Boston’s coffee shops and folk venues as a solo artist with an infectious, percussive, finger-picking guitar style, Ryan has evolved into the front man for the eclectic ensem...Read More
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Strangefolk
Strangefolk began their career playing coffee houses and pubs in and around Burlington, VT. Originally an acoustic duo, the band grew to include bass, drums and eventually keys. The current lineup consists of co-founder Jon Trafton on guitar, Luke Montgomery (guitar) Erik Glockler (bass) Russ Lawton (drums) and Don Scott (keyboard). The band's trademark three-part harmonies, coupled with soaring g...Read More
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The Machine
The Machine is the most celebrated tribute band in America playing the music of Pink Floyd – the pre-eminent psychedelic band of the ‘60s, ‘70s & ‘80s. In classic Pink Floyd tradition, The Machine explores collective improvisation paralleling and sometimes rivaling an early 1970’s Floyd show. Its use of theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays carries on traditions of t...Read More
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