Lately I’ve really been digging White Denim, the four-piece from Austin, Texas. Love their sound and can’t get enough of the new album D.
New Music: Mazes – “Summer Hits”
20 JunThe latest band from across the pond I’m digging these days, Mazes. Straight from their debut album A Thousand Heys comes the release today of their single “Summer Hits.” Give a listen and maybe this will make it onto your summer playlist. Also check them out on tour in the States this summer with White Denim!
Mazes – 2011 Tour Dates
June 21 – Washington, DC @ Rock And Roll Hotel
June 22 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
June 23 – Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse Music Hall
June 24 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
June 25 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
June 27 – Montreal, QC @ Il Motore
June 28 – Toronto, ON @ El Mocambo
June 29 – Indianapolis, IN @ Rock Lobster
June 30 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
July 01 – Columbia, MO @ Mojo’s
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18 JunLive & Direct
Thanks to Tour Manager for the tickets!
Craig Nyman
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New Music: The Apache Relay
17 JunA band I recently started listening to and also had the opportunity to see live at Bonnaroo was The Apache Relay. The roots-rock quartet hailing from Nashville, Tennessee is a band everyone needs to check out, especially if you are a fan of The Avett Brothers, John Butler Trio and The Boss, Bruce Springsteen. On their latest record, American Nomad, the band’s energetic grooves and vocals of Michael Ford Jr. come together to unleash a sound that is contagious from start to finish; bouncing between soft, melodic sing-alongs and upbeat jams. I will also say that while I dig the disc, seeing them live is where it’s at.
And one more reason to love and listen to The Apache Relay, they have already been on the road with one of my favorite artists, G. Love.
http://soundcloud.com/newcolorsandscenes/the-apache-relay-lost-kid
Revisited: Toots & The Maytals
17 JunCourtesy of our friend and photographer, Erik Kabik, check out the pics and words from Wednesday’s Toots & The Maytals show at the Hard Rock Hotel in Vegas.
Toots & The Maytals performed at The Hard Rock Hotel Beach Club as part of the SOUNDWAVES Poolside Concert Series on June 15th, 2011. Frederick “Toots” Hibbert, known as the man who coined the term “Reggae” in 1968 had led Toots & The Maytals for over 40 years. The reggae legend performed an extended set of classic Toots & The Maytals hits to an enthusiastic crowd who danced and sang along throughout the entire show. At 66 years of age, Toots still performs an intensely energetic solid set of reggae music that evokes the spirit of Otis Redding, Ray Charles and Al Green and is also infused with a heavy dose of Gospel Revival music.
– EK
Happy Birthday Tupac/Bishop
16 JunToday would have been Tupac’s 40th birthday. I figured it was an appropriate time to recall one of my favorite movies of all time, Juice and the character he played, Bishop.
New Music: Childish Gambino
16 JunOne of the best parts of a music festival is discovering new music and at Bonnaroo I did just that. On the first night of the festival I found myself bouncing around and after catching the end of The Walkmen’s set and waiting for Deerhunter to go on, I stumbled upon Childish Gambino and within minutes was blown away. I had absolutely zero notion of who he was or what kind of music I was preparing myself for but left craving more and while hip-hop is his game, I loved the fact that he has a kick ass band backing him. Oh yeah, Childish Gambino is the alter ego of comedian Donald Glover; a tiny bit of information you should know ;).
I may be late to this party as he’s be rapping for some years now but I’ll take a new discovery any day.
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Video: GIVERS on Jimmy Fallon Last Night
14 JunGIVERS fresh from Bonnaroo made their television debut last night on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and performed “Up Up Up” check it out here.
Since that may be a little much on advertisements to wait through, check out this clip of them performing at Bonnaroo!
If you haven’t read earlier posts on the blog, this is hands down on of the bands I’m most excited about these days.
Do You Hear The Music? 