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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 9 Days – Artist of the Day: Gary Clark Jr.

28 May

And here we are, the home stretch to Bonnaroo!  I hope and pray you all know who Gary Clark Jr. is by now.  I remember when he was a Café Artist last year and a relative unknown even though Eric Clapton had already invited him to perform at his Crossroads Music Festival in 2010.  Earlier this year he joined B.B. King and Co. who performed at the White House for President Barack Obama.  Add in the comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and I don’t think I need to say any more.  The kid is a wonder and has been rapidly rising to the top as a force in the music industry.  I encourage everyone to check out a slice of music rich Austin, Texas.

Saturday June 09, Sonic Stage, 05:30 PM

Sunday June 10, What Stage, 01:00 PM

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 10 Days – Artist of the Day: Childish Gambino

27 May

I’m going to take you back just about a year ago to the day (10 days early actually). After rolling into Bonnaroo late Thursday night, our group entered the grounds and ready to hit up some late night shows. What happened next became one of my favorite moments of the entire festival, stumbling upon this hip-hop, rock set that absolutely blew my mind and my discovery of Childish Gambino! The alter ego of Donald Glover, there was an enthusiasm from his stage presence that set the tent of concert goers off the charts. At the time, with only an EP out, Glover delivered a passionate and energetic set that really helped set the tone for the rest of the festival. A year and an album later (CAMP), he returns as a bigger name and surely with more fans itching to get a glimpse of the wonder. I promise you won’t be disappointed when you make the decision to catch this show.

Saturday June 09, Which Stage, 06:15 PM

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 11 Days – Artist of the Day: Foster The People

26 May

In the last 18 months, Foster The People have gone from underground indie rockers to mainstream champions.  Check out one of the first posts I wrote about them from early 2011 when they were first performing in Vegas and an interview with Mark Pontius just before their show last summer also in Vegas.  I’ve seen these guys on the tiniest of stages and in front of over 20,000 screaming fans, poolside and in a nightclub and every time, they don’t disappoint.  Before their debut album, Torches, was released, the guys were selling out shows with just a three-song EP!  If that wasn’t a cue to take notice, the absolute firestorm of “Pumped Up Kicks” sure was and now they are the music industry’s darlings.  Two years ago being unknown to now set to play the Which Stage at the biggest music festival in the country, a tip of the hat gentlemen.

Friday June 08, Which Stage, 08:45 PM

Saturday June 09, Mark Foster DJ set, The Silent Disco, 12:30 AM

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 12 Days – Artist of the Day: Trampled by Turtles

25 May

Talk about a buzz that won’t stop, Trampled by Turtles have been on fire this year! In addition to taking the festival world by storm, the bluegrass band made their late night TV debut earlier this spring on David Letterman. Fresh on the heels of releasing their sixth album, Stars and Satellites, which is their most grown-up work to date, Rooers will get two opportunities to see the Minnesotans show their stuff.

Friday June 08, The Other Tent, 05:45 PM
Saturday Jun 09, Sonic Stage, 03:15 PM

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In the Mix: @DJMIKEATTACK Live Set From Encore Beach Club May 18th

25 May

Memorial Day Weekend has arrived, what better than some free music for you to download and listen to?  Thanks to the homie, DJ M!KEATTACK, you can listen and/or download set from May 18 at Encore Beach Club where he opened for George Acosta.

As one of the top local DJs in Las Vegas, M!KEATTACK is everywhere but be sure to check him out this MDW as he’ll be at Encore Beach Club today and then returning to the pool party on Memorial Day to open up for deamau5.

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 13 Days – Artist of the Day: Kenny Rogers

24 May

Lucky 13 days away from being back at Bonnaroo and what better than picturing yourself in the middle of nowhere Tennessee to see the legend himself, Kenny Rogers.  I’ll raise my hand and say I never expected I’d get the chance to see him and now I am jumping for joy at the prospect of hearing “The Gambler” live!  I know, I know he has tons of hit songs and a career that has spanned more years than I have been alive but I for one am beyond excited about hearing a song I have had stuck in my head since I was little.  And let’s be candid, at 73 years old, how many more years is he going to perform.  So on the grand stage at the best music festival in the U.S., it shall be a memory worth savoring. Now who’s hungry for some rotisserie chicken from Kenny Rogers Roasters?! J

Sunday June 10, The Other Tent, 04:30 PM

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Happy Birthday Bob Dylan!!

24 May

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to Bob Dylan! Mr. Robert Allen Zimmerman, a spry 71 years old today!

I can’t even imagine where my love of music would be today without Bob Dylan. I was fortunate to have grown-up listening to his music and he was the first artist who’s music I really began collecting. Before the days of Spotify, iTunes, Napster, etc. and getting my hands on some of his CDs (hey, if I was older it would be all about the vinyl) was always something I looked forward to.  I think I wore through my Desire disc listening to it on repeat so much.  Plus I’ll never forget the first time I ever got to see him live, June 19, 1995 Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey OPENING for the Grateful Dead! What a sight and scene it was.

To someone who has had such an influence on so many individuals, a tip of the hat for all you’ve done so far and what you will do in the future!

 

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 14 Days – Artist of the Day: Hey Rosetta!

23 May

Say hello to another Canadian act you should be excited to check out, Hey Rosetta!. While the band has been together for more than half a dozen years and have three albums out, the Newfoundland sextuplet are a relatively new act to the States and should be primed and ready for a major breakout this summer.  With lead singer Tim Baker at the helm, Hey Rosetta! are a polished group with beautiful harmony, and boast a killer strings section (violin and cello).  So get ready for two killer live music jam sessions taking place at Bonnaroo, and come discover some new music to kick your summer into gear.

Friday June 08, The Great Taste Lounge Brewed by Miller Lite, 05:20 PM

Saturday June 09, Sonic Stage, 02:30 PM

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Countdown to Bonnaroo: 15 Days – Artist of the Day: Honey Island Swamp Band

22 May

When day four at Bonnaroo rolls around and you hear a party going on at The Great Taste Lounge stage, that will be the sweet sound of New Orleans courtesy of the Honey Island Swamp Band.  While there are more than enough terrible memories of Hurricane Katrina, we are starting to hear about more and more wins, successes and revitalization as a result and one is definitely Honey Island Swamp Band.  With a chance encounter in San Francisco after evacuating New Orleans, the band was formed, gigs were nailed down and record was released.  Since, the band has returned to New Orleans and continues to put smiles on people’s faces and lead funky dance parties.  If you’re down to discover some new music I highly recommend you take a leap and listen to these rockers and start your own little get down jam session.

Sunday June 10, The Great Taste Lounge Brewed by Miller Lite, 01:20 PM

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Now Playing: BRAND NEW Lupe Fiasco – “Around My Way [Freedom Ain’t Free]”

21 May

Well here we go! Who’s ready for Food & Liquor II?  Lupe Fiasco JUST dropped the first single off his new album which drops September 25, “Around My Way [Freedom Ain’t Free]” with a dope sampling of Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s “They Reminisce Over You.”

Listen a few times, try to get the lyrics down, there is a lot to take in. I’m still dissecting it after a handful of spins already.

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