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See you on the front lines! Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-26168340448486030202011-12-20T17:47:00.003-05:002011-12-20T17:51:22.859-05:00AURA Music & Arts Festival Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 3The third issue of the AURA Music & Arts Festival newsletter that I have been writing. This issue features ArtOfficial, Green Sunshine and The Fritz, and a feature on the Vote to AURA fan selection content. <br />
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<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><h3>Included In This Issue:</h3><ul><span style="font-family: Verdana;">
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>About Your Writer -</b> A Brief Bio From Staff Writer, Adam Smith</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Know Your Aura</b> - Vote to AURA 2012!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Artist Spotlight</b> - ArtOfficial</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Local Love</b> - Green Sunshine</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>On The Radar</b> - The Fritz</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Featured Bands</b> - Upcoming Tour Dates</span></li>
</span></ul><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>**TIER 1 PRESALES ALERT**</b> We are almost completely sold out of Tier 1 $75.00 weekend tickets. Be sure to pickup your tickets today to guarantee yourself a spot at AURA 2012. For only $25/day, you can see over 35 bands, camp in a beautiful setting for three nights, and have one of the best weekends of your life. Don't delay! (AURA tickets make great stocking stuffers) <a href="http://aura2012.eventbrite.com/">Tickets Available Here</a></span></span></td> </tr>
<tr> <td bgcolor="black"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: white;">About Your Writer: Adam E. Smith</span></b></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><img align="left" alt="Adam Smith - Staff Writer" height="101" src="http://www.auramusicevents.com/assets/newsletter/smith.jpg" width="150" /></span></b><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Adam E. Smith</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> is a music enthusiast and journalist living in Delray Beach, Florida. His progressive writing endeavors have been featured in publications ranging from The NewTimes Broward/Palm Beach to South Florida magazines Barcode and WeMerge. Employing a hands on approach to building a narrative, Adam can be found haunting local music venues and festivals in the state of Florida and abroad. To contact him directly please send all questions and comments to </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="mailto:adam@auramusicfestival.com"><span style="font-size: 12px;">adam@auramusicfestival.com</span></a></span></div></td> </tr>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Vote to Aura 2012 is a fan choice contest that pits eleven of the best up-and-coming bands against each other for a chance to perform at the 3rd Annual AURA Music & Arts Festival. After hitting capacity with the second installment of AURA last year, the only option this year was for us to bring you a bigger and better event. With that in mind, we have worked to build the strongest lineup to date. In addition to that, there will also be new interactive activities planned that start even before you arrive. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">The people do have a voice, and we proudly announce your chance to become a part of making the last artist addition to the AURA lineup. This is your opportunity to see your favorite new band showcase their talent on the stages at Forever Florida Ranch. Voting is open now and can be cast until December 28th, 2011 at 5:00 PM EST. Good luck to all the artists! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Follow the link on Facebook to vote your favorite artist to AURA! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AuraMusicEvents?v=app_126231547426086&">http://www.facebook.com/AuraMusicEvents?v=app_126231547426086</a><br />
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<tr> <td bgcolor="black"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: white;">Artist Spotlight: An Interview With ArtOfficial</span></b></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><img alt="artofficial banner" border="0" height="152" hspace="0" src="http://www.auramusicevents.com/assets/newsletter/artofficial.jpg" vspace="0" width="550" /> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">South Florida-based Sun Sentinal writer Dan Sweeney recently described ArtOfficial's latest album release Vitamins and Minerals as, "the best thing to come out of the South Florida hip-hop scene in years." Given the region's music climate that boasts power players on their way to household names, this is a bold claim that is backed up by a consensual truth. Sonically, the quintet from Miami brings polished instrumentals that transgress New Orleans horns, gritty pianos, technical bass jumps and two-step beats that are independently impressive. Emcees Logics and Newsense spray their vocals onto the fusion-funk canvas and paint narratives of life, love and universal truths. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">For music connoisseurs that encourage equal opportunity genre use, the welcomed switch from rap harmonization over throwback hip-hop to full band jazz breakdowns in a single song, is appealing and encouraged. This is no accident. ArtOfficial is the product of two bands melding their influences and experience to take off running in the direction of building a rap sheet as the best showmen in the Magic City. The guys' efforts have gained attention of hip-hop heroes KRS-One and Pharoah Monch, both of which they've shared the stage with, and have had videos featured on the Roots' Okay Player site. They even spit among rap royalty when opening up for Wu-Tang Clan. Early successes have given the guys the platform to perfect their art, and their status as a must-see act for the dance party-inclined is official. Logics took some time to talk about the new album, live band hip-hop and where ArtOfficial is heading.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>You guys just released your latest studio effort, Vitamins & Minerals, in November. On the title track, the jazz hook repeats "vitamins and minerals, this here's how we livin' though." What is the significance of the album title in a cosmic sense? </b><br />
We left the album title open for interpretation. I like when a listener comes to their own conclusion. Sometimes what people come up with is more interesting than any meaning we apply to it. Everyone in the band has their own personal definition.. I can guarantee that. To me, Vitamins & Minerals symbolizes a completeness. By that I mean that we completely submerged ourselves in this project and in turn provided something complete for people to enjoy. Hopefully something timeless. Something they can relate to and a counter-balance to all the sonic-high-fructose-corn-syrup. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>You have a few collaborations on Vitamins & Minerals with Miami musicians like Mayday's Wrekonize and even the Miami Symphonic Strings. How influential is the Miami music scene in crafting your style and overall approach to music? </b><br />
We're lucky to have good resources a phone call away. Vitamins & Minerals is a Miami record - no doubt about it. It might not have the familiar sounds of a Miami record, but Miami is evolving so fast these days that it's getting harder to pigeon hole us. The Miami spirit is definitely in there though. Being crafty, working with what you have around you, and melding sounds, cultures and genres, that is all in this record. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Your approach to hip-hop is instrumentally nontraditional with a meld of jazz, funk and fusion. When in the studio, how does this affect the writing process? For example, does the beat come first or do the lyrics form and you fit the instrumental to those hooks and verses? </b><br />
Our formula is pretty loose. Sometimes the lyrics come first, sometimes a keyboard riff, or a programmed drum loop. Newsense and I come from a hip-hop background. The rest of the band comes from a jazz and funk background. We don't necessarily plan to smash genres together, it just happens from everyone playing off their strengths. Over the years we've gotten more adventurous, so our sound will keep evolving.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Having a live backing band gives you an advantage over emcees with just a DJ, as it gives you the freedom to control tension and release. Beyond that, what else sets ArtOfficial apart in the live setting? </b><br />
I'm always on stage looking out, so it's hard for me to pinpoint what attracts outsiders looking in. I think what catches people is our sound - hearing raps on top of a funk and jazz band with rock band-like energy, sounding unforced - that's what stops people. There's a lot of improv on stage too. Just having the label of "hip-hop band" sets us apart. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>How did you meet artist Luis Toledo? </b><br />
The internet. I spent tons of time researching, looking for something exceptional and representative of ArtOfficial and Vitamins & Minerals. Luis' work is amazing. I can't say much more. He has incredible vision and the talent to execute it. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Collaborations between artists and musicians seem to be more important than ever before. His art represents themes of life, identity and reality. Did you choose his work because this represents your approach to music as well? </b><br />
The particular piece we chose for Vitamins & Minerals spoke to me on a subconscious level. I'd be lying if I said I could describe why. The piece just felt right. The colors felt right. Chaotic elements perfectly put together. In some twisted way, that's us. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>How do you expect your brand of live instrumental hip-hop to be received at a festival heavily represented by jambands and live-electronic acts? </b><br />
With open arms of course! Lucky for us, jam band lovers are pretty open-minded. They want to have fun, vibe off the energy and appreciate the musicianship. Check, check and check!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Other than producing innovative hip-hop and tearing up stages, what can we expect from the ArtOfficial camp leading up to AURA Music & Arts Festival in March? </b><br />
Producing innovative hip-hop and tearing up stages is kind of our forte. We're always working on putting out new visuals, new sounds and of course, going city to city. Life of a vagabond.</span></span><br />
<ul><li>Website: <a href="http://www.artofficialmusic.net/">http://www.artofficialmusic.net/</a></li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/artofficialmusic">http://www.facebook.com/artofficialmusic</a></li>
<li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/#%21/ArtOfficialCrew">http://twitter.com/#!/ArtOfficialCrew</a></li>
<li>YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/artofficialmusic">http://www.youtube.com/artofficialmusic</a></li>
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<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The art of genre blending is a perfectionist game and requires music IQ and overt creativity beyond the standard requirements from any musician. Traditional funk, rock and hip-hop combine in perfect harmony with the diverse septet Green Sunshine. Throw in a horn element, thick bass bombs, smooth rap presentation, and you have the formula that sets Green Sunshine apart from their live band hip-hop counterparts. Resident Tampa Emcees Motown Tea, Reason and (Optimus) Rhyme define the lyrical front with soulful vocal breakdowns and uplifting rap verses that fit, and accent, the groove progressions. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Feel good party anthems and dance hall kick starters are what Green Sunshine specialize in. Coming off the release of their first full-length album in October, the funksters have been promoting the tracks off From A Planet With A Green Sun at major music events like Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival, Orange Blossom Jamboree, Jambando and will help Florida music fans bring in the new year with a slot at the highly anticipated Bond-Fire Music Festival before bringing the hippy-hop boogie to AURA. </span></span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Website: <a href="http://www.greensunshineband.com/">http://www.greensunshineband.com/</a></span></span></li>
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<li>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/green.sunshine">http://www.facebook.com/green.sunshine</a></li>
<li>MySpace: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/herbandlegends">http://www.myspace.com/herbandlegends</a></li>
<li>ReverbNation: <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/greensunshine">http://www.reverbnation.com/greensunshine</a></li>
<li>YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/GreenSunshine99?feature=watch">http://www.youtube.com/user/GreenSunshine99?feature=watch</a></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Taking form in 2007, The Fritz has been building a band sound that combines funk and rock improvisation with hints of jazz, live electronic and world music. Screaming guitars, soulful vocals, bouncing organ tones and concentrated grooves create a desirable earful. Their efforts and unique approach have afforded them well-deserved success in the South East as they relentlessly tour and recruit a fan base. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">A strategic relocation to the music hub of Asheville, NC resulted in a partnership with The Macro-Management Group. From there, a snowball effect of milestones took form with a residency at Modaddy's Bar, featurs on radio stations like WNCW 88.7 and touring through Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Adding to their festival appearance experience, The Fritz earned a spot on the eclectic lineup for the Blackwater Music Festival this year.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Right now, the guys somehow manage to find the time to write new music and will be recording a new album in Florida a month before they tear it up at AURA. That album will be released during the summer just in time for festival season.</span></span><br />
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<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><h3>ArtOfficial On Tour</h3><ul><li>Thursday 12/22 @ Nick & Johnnie's, Palm Beach, FL</li>
<li>Friday 12/23 @ Lucky Clover, Miami, FL</li>
<li>Saturday 1/7 @ Bougainvillea's, Miami, FL</li>
<li>Friday 1/13 @ Bayfront Park, Miami, FL</li>
<li>Friday 1/20 @ The Stage, Miami, FL</li>
<li>Friday 1/27 w/ Reptar @ Will's Pub, Orlando, FL</li>
<li>Saturday 2/11 @ GrassRoots Festival, Miami, FL</li>
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<h3>Green Sunshine On Tour</h3><ul><li>Friday-Saturday 12/30-31, The Bond-Fire Music Festival, Lakeland, FL</li>
<li>Saturday 1/7 @ Crowbar, Tampa, FL</li>
<li>Saturday 1/28 @ Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin, FL</li>
<li>Friday 2/10 @ Titanic Brewery, Miami, FL</li>
<li>Saturday 2/11 @ Guanabanas, Jupiter, FL</li>
<li>Sunday 2/12 BLP Rockout With Your Cookout @ Hurricane Bar & Lounge, Delray Beach, FL</li>
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<h3>The Fritz On Tour</h3><ul><li>Friday 12/16 @ Palm Coast Coffee and Pub, St. Simons Island, GA </li>
<li>Saturday 12/17 @ Blues Rock Café, Jacksonville Beach, FL</li>
<li>Thursday 12/29 @ Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria, Knoxville, TN</li>
<li>Friday 12/30 @ MoDaddy's, Asheville, NC</li>
<li>Saturday 12/31 @ Dog Star Tavern, Fernandina Beach, FL</li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Artist Spotlight</b> - Aquaphonics</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Local Love</b> - FUSIK</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>On The Radar</b> - J2K</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Featured Bands</b> - Upcoming Tour Dates</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">A return to the 4,700 acre eco-ranch and wildlife conservation area will set the tone for the foundation of the third installment of the Aura Music & Arts Festival this coming March. The remote location boasts nine unique ecosystems ranging from pine flatwoods to marsh and cypress domes. The feel of a real, almost untouched Florida environ is in full effect when roaming the festival grounds. The drive into Forever Florida builds the isolation theme as the dirt road takes you deep into the natural surroundings before reaching the retrofitted festival area.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The region is home to countless varieties of flora and fauna including alligators, black bears, nearly 200 species of birds and even the endangered Florida panther. Small lakes sit right in the middle of the concert area and provide a natural aesthetic facilitated by the terrain. Beyond that, there is also the presence of streams, forests, pastures and wetlands. The scenery is really the perfect backdrop for a music getaway free of distractions and hell bent on emphasizing the most natural thing in the world - music.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Geographically speaking, the Forever Florida location could not be better at serving as a central point for Floridians traveling from all over the state. If you're driving, it is just 2 hours from Tampa, 3 hours from Miami and Jacksonville, and 5 hours from Tallahassee. In addition, Downtown Orlando is only a short 30-minute drive for any out of state folks that want to fly in.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Aquaphonics have been hard at work making a lot of noise in the South Florida region. With the release of their new Headline EP and a string of shows opening for bands like Perpetual Groove and Cope, the dance-fusion rock trio has solidified their status as a local gem with the potential for fueling much more in the way of success. I caught up with drummer Jessiah Weston amid his busy schedule of relentlessly playing all the Southeast Florida venues the band can get their hands on.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>A certain level of being enigmatic, from a sound perspective, seems to be something you guys have embraced. What is the proper way of describing the collective sound that Aquaphonics aim to produce?</b><br />
<i>I think for the most part we want to make feel good dance music. But that is just the canvas for what we are really trying to achieve, which is a connection point, the energy exchange that takes place between audience and the band. Personally it is my church, it's a realm that I will never be able to explain with words.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>As of right now, you do not have a true bass player, yet you creatively fill that role. How do you pull that off?</b><br />
<i>We have the talent of [keyboardist] Alan Martinke to thank for filling that role. His ability to independently play the bass with his left hand and the rest of his key parts with his right still blows my mind to this day.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Do you foresee adding in a full time bass player in the future?</b><br />
<i>We have had sit-in guests, as well as a full time bass player from time to time in the past, but for a permanent situation it is going to take the perfect fit. With our location, which is in the middle of nowhere, it might take some time to find that person, but yes it is something that we would like to eventually have.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Aquaphonics are returning to AURA this year. What are your thoughts on having a hometown festival that features lots of Florida bands and brings together the local fanbase?</b><br />
<i>We truly love AURA! It was the first festival we ever played, so that is always going to be dear to our hearts. Daryl is one of the first people to ever help us out. He does an amazing job with AURA, and we are blessed to be a part of the third year.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Lyrically it seems you guys are inspired, or motivated, by progressive thinking and even revolutionary/activist themes. How important are these things to you personally and in reference to the creation of music?</b><br />
<i>I'm probably most to blame for that. I have always been somewhat of an activist, and I've always seemed to incorporate my views into my music even before Aquaphonics. I have come to realize it is all about subtlety. I have to stop myself at every gig from going on some kind of rant because I know my ideas do not represent the band as a whole. My approach is to send the message subconsciously through the energy I put into the music and with that, the lyrics have more meaning.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Given recent events relating to that and musicians that joined in efforts such as Occupy Wall Street, how important do you think it is for music and artist to play a role in movements such as this?</b><br />
<i>Musicians and artists can reach and affect a lot of people. I think this can be good and bad in theses situations. I think if the message is peaceful and positive, then it could be used in a powerful way to unite the people. The sound of music is more important in this movement then most might think, whether it's the beat of the drum that the protesters march to, or the soundtrack of that amazing video that inspired you. I personally would like to be more involved with the Occupy Wall Street movement and take part in the dialogue, but my location prevents me from doing that. I do my part locally by choosing carefully what I spend my money on and what company's I support.</i> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>You recently released an LP of live staple tracks. What is the writing process like for you guys? Do you have any new material that you are testing in the live setting?</b><br />
<i>We don't write as much as we should, and the process changes from time to time. Sometimes we write as a two-piece with just myself and Steve [Elmore], or myself and Alan, and sometimes we write as a three piece. One thing for sure is the songs we write are never done, and that's the beauty of it. We are still developing as a band so we try different things to see what people respond to. Every Aquaphonics show is a test in a sense.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Any plans for future studio releases?</b><br />
<i>Nothing for 2011 but we really want to spend some time in a studio and hope to do so in 2012.</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Are there any charities or philanthropy that Aquaphonics are involved with?</b><br />
<i>We have some great ideas for when we get to that point, but currently we are limited to just playing free shows or a benefit for a cause that we believe in collectively. We look forward to getting more involved in food and water quality awareness. It is one of my biggest passions and so very important worldwide. </i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>The near future looks bright for you guys, what would you say we should expect from you guys between now and AURA?</b><br />
<i>We really want to tour! I know these things take time but our goal would to do a Southeast run before AURA so more people can get familiar with our music. We also have plans to write a lot more new music.</i> </span></span><br />
<ul><li><b><a href="http://www.aquaphonicsband.com/">Website</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/AquaphonicsBand">Facebook</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.aquaphonicsband.com/Headline.aspx">Headline EP Download</a></b> - code: Wait4it (case sensitive)</li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lMai_ZDluA">Video from Headline Release Party at the Culture Room</a></b></li>
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<tr> <td bgcolor="black"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: white;">Local Love: FUSIK</span></b></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><img alt="fusik banner" border="0" height="152" hspace="0" src="http://www.auramusicevents.com/assets/newsletter/fusik.jpg" vspace="0" width="550" /> <span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Originating as a goal driven project with the sole intention of restoring the artistic integrity of hip-hop, the quintet known as Fusik has evolved into their namesake - a fusion of music. With the sharply honed trade tools of high-energy beats, funked out rhythms, polished solos and intricate compositions, these guys bring a totally unique sound that was built for danceability. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Early 2011 saw the band traveling across the pond for performances at international BBoy events in Nates, France and Warsaw, Poland. The globe trotters didn't stop there directing the mometum to Calaya, Mexico for a break out show that drummer Daniel <q>Felix</q> Garcia describes as <q>one of our best internal performances.</q> From there, a spot at the Outbreak Hip Hop Festival in Los Angeles punctuated an impressive touring rap sheet and secured them as the favorite live band for break-dancers worldwide. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Right now, the guys are translating that energy from their touring success to the City of Progress studio in North Miami. Their third album will drop in early 2012, and the first single, <q>On The Fly,</q> will come out on a 7 inch 45 RPM vinyl in December. The AURA veterans will ice a huge year with the Outbreak Hip Hop Festival World Finals before bringing their dynamic, homegrown fusion of hip-hop, jazz and funk to St. Cloud, Florida. </span></span><br />
<ul><li><b><a href="http://www.fusikmusik.com/">Website</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Fusik">Facebook</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.twitter.com/#%21/Fusik">Twitter</a></b></li>
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<tr> <td bgcolor="black"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: white;">On The Radar: J2K</span></b></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><img alt="j2k banner" border="0" height="152" hspace="0" src="http://www.auramusicevents.com/assets/newsletter/j2k.jpg" vspace="0" width="550" /><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Coming off an official after-party following Bassnectar's performance in Gainesville this past weekend, the trio choose to self-describe themselves as what <q>took eons for quantum particles to align to construct the glorious trio of doom.</q> J2K might be a progressive rock band with dance music tendencies and fusion accents, but they are more sonically inclined than these descriptors. Clean, deep bass rhythms, ethereal synthesizers, driving drums and smooth guitar work have earned these guys stage sharing rights with everyone from Dumpstaphunk to Big Gigantic, as well as AURA veterans Papadosio, Zoogma and The Heavy Pets. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Right now they are in the studio putting the finishing touches on their first album, which will feature fan favorite selections <q>Spaghetti and Meatballs</q> and <q>Like Your Face.</q> In November, they support Archnemesis at home and in St. Petersburg before bringing in the New Year with a slot at Bond Fire Music Festival. Look out for these guys on the front lines at AURA!</span></span><br />
<ul><li><b><a href="http://www.j2kband.com/">Website</a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/J2KBand">Facebook</a></b></li>
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<tr> <td bgcolor="black"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: white;">WHERE CAN YOU SEE OUR FEATURED BANDS?</span></b></div></td> </tr>
<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><h3>Aquaphonics</h3><ul><li>Please visit <a href="http://www.aquaphonicsband.com/">http://www.aquaphonicsband.com</a> for dates.</li>
</ul><h3>FUSIK</h3><ul><li>December 11th in Winter Park, FL at OUTBREAK 7 Hip Hop Festival</li>
</ul><h3>J2K</h3><ul><li>November 4th w/ Archnemesis in Gainesville</li>
<li>November 5th w/ Archnemesis in St. Petersburg</li>
<li> December 31st at the Bond Fire Music Festival</li>
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</tbody></table>Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-22039507203977074952011-12-19T12:57:00.011-05:002011-12-20T11:34:15.797-05:00The Funky Nuggets 2011.12.17 Kevro's Art Bar Delray Beach, FL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Winter live music sessions are in full swing as the temperature dips into the perfection range. A short lull in chaotic scheduling, due to the holiday weeks, presented a chance to catch up with some local acts that have been gaining momentum. Under the setting of an open air garage-turned-stage, The Funky Nuggets blazed through two sets at Kevro's Art Bar in Delray Beach this past Saturday. Their blend of alternative jam rock ranges from bluesy Grateful Dead sensibilities to fast-paced electronic dance grooves. It wasn't a forced effort to hear a rendition of Sublime's "What I Got"transition into "Home Again" by The Disco Biscuits before jamming back into the Brad Nowell anthem. To end the second set a full band switch with The Psychedelic Pubes provided for some invitingly off-kilter improv exploration. It also showed off the ability these young kids have in adapting to change in the sonic terrain. By cleaning up some of their transitions and changes, the threshold for potential is inspired, if not infinite, for the homegrown crew. </div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cJC0VPTlDGQ" width="425"></iframe><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After a break The Funky Nuggets returned for a more aggressive set that inspired the previously lackluster crowd to dance. An easy high light was a extended "Higher Ground" cover that caught legs into a spaced out jam. The open room, filled with choice street art and just enough prismatic lighting, was a perfect hang out spot for taking down some microbrews and soaking up the reason why Floridians deal with five months of summer to get two months of paradise. A great night with some worthwhile high lights from the Nugs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/60VbnVIJZK4" width="425"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73DAMU7nMT5Wbgh27WZXm_6MNS078M-ODUCLhOpx5lFmD-Qp8TE7EHm4jFmnsKwMEJeZW_Dgqetr8QQBJc9mJadunxzGGY5f0tAYGGPDHi14jqVoV8Kh_XzwRhnUlghqNZw479Z7gWV-k/s1600/Orchard+Lounge+2011.12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73DAMU7nMT5Wbgh27WZXm_6MNS078M-ODUCLhOpx5lFmD-Qp8TE7EHm4jFmnsKwMEJeZW_Dgqetr8QQBJc9mJadunxzGGY5f0tAYGGPDHi14jqVoV8Kh_XzwRhnUlghqNZw479Z7gWV-k/s400/Orchard+Lounge+2011.12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Comprised of Ben Silver, and spouses Spencer Lokken and Bethany Lokken, the trio has spent the last eleven years building their Chicago-based funky down tempo space disco party sound. Their dynamic of personnel switching out periodically through an extended set opens up a rare diversification in sound exploration, but still toes the line in maintaining thematic undertones and consistent soundscapes. The uniqueness has landed them spots playing along side just about every top tier live electronic band on the circuit. Festivals are where they made a name for themselves, but experiences from this writer has shown they really shine in intimate club venues with unsuspecting on lookers.<br />
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</tbody></table>Much like it should, the Art Basel madness continued on all weekend. Friends and colleagues shared tales of their blissfully chaotic weekend in the Magic City over free Perrier and Big Macs. Midtown's impressive Ricochet Bar & Lounge was still going strong with the help of their aforementioned sponsors. No one told them it was a Sunday night after the biggest week long event in the city - that was a good thing. Patrons were noticeably on their last leg after exploring art all day and boogieing in the finest clubs in the South East all night. Bar conversation danced around sensory overload, and its welcomed effects were a general consensus between smiles and telling yawns. Only the hopelessly addicted could push through the fifth day of non-stop art and we used conversation and commentary on the house music as a means to keep our eyes open. The vibe was chill and the room felt like a comfortable corner bar. The contrast within the same space just days ago showed that this venue could transform with ease, and will really be a choice spot as they continue to bring great artists to their door step.<br />
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A rumored 10 PM start time faded into an anxious crowd when the New York City indie dance poppers took the petite stage an hour and a half later. With a sound that touches upon the youthful approach of MGMT, and the funk undertones of Chromeo, Penguin Prison connects the dots on polished dance rock that can translate incredibly well in a live setting. Even overcoming sound issues to the point of their front man scolding the engineers, "can we turn the monitors on, do you know what monitors are?," the band played through a majority of their hit-worthy catalog. Feeling more like a lounge and less like a packed club, the questioning audience on the dance floor slowly warmed up as the energy from the stage took on a contagious form. <br />
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A particularly elevated track came from the poignant "Don't Fuck With My Money," now couples and too cool hipsters on the couches jumped up to shuffle to the comical dance anthem. Keeping with the sarcastic money theme, "Multi-Millionaire" brought out the super-synth laden side of Penguin Prison. The effort was well received and that 70s Miami disco motif was in full effect. We were dancing and had lots of space to move. "Something I'm Not" switched gears and went into a heavy and dark gated synth section that washed a vocal harmonization over the instrumental. If the volume had been louder the track would have translated more appropriately. That would be true for almost all of their songs. The large stage festival scene, with massive high energy crowds, will be where there sound can really succeed. The intimate experienced was great on a personal level, but this genre really shines in numbers.<br />
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The band seemed a bit uninspired towards the end of the set. They were pulling out all their discography tricks but the crowd still seemed overtly lackluster beyond the few energetic front row dancers. I am not sure it was an intentional demeanor, as most seemed to be soaking up the tunes, but I would be lying if I didn't express the drawbacks of being at what seemed liked a listen session. As a result, after announcing their last song the guys attempted to leave the stage but returned for one more to round out the 50 minute set. Look out for these guys on the Lollapalloza and Coachella type circuits. Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-28043001809752954112011-12-02T11:06:00.005-05:002011-12-02T15:52:11.568-05:00Art Basel 2011.12.01 Nas with Theophilus London at Richochet and Special Disco Version (James Murphy and Pat Mahoney of LCD Soundsystem) at Grand Central Miami, FL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdD-JAd8pPUBplOfCObWnbEJn6pNyP15D4yy9oJian5SUqbLwTIIj6HhB8ZZoG42OmSPA8Sl_N0QeLp8rv5TQbvG-pYb7Evs6FPiovwrNEC3CNs2D2e5pxVA2U8t19Wt5OcGyRouGlO4Ux/s1600/Headliner+Art+Basel.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdD-JAd8pPUBplOfCObWnbEJn6pNyP15D4yy9oJian5SUqbLwTIIj6HhB8ZZoG42OmSPA8Sl_N0QeLp8rv5TQbvG-pYb7Evs6FPiovwrNEC3CNs2D2e5pxVA2U8t19Wt5OcGyRouGlO4Ux/s400/Headliner+Art+Basel.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>It is beyond reason that this December is my cherry popping for Miami's most comprehensive city-wide art and music event of the year. Art Basel is a six day whirlwind of galleries, guerrilla artistry, intimate private parties and unique live music throw downs. Due to scheduling conflicts, last night would be my only shot at getting a proper taste. I would argue I got the whole food pyramid plus dessert. Fellow music and art pseudo-connoisseur Joan Rivers would be my cohort for the night and we were slipping into a North Miami Avenue parking spot some where around 8 PM. The plan was to not really have a plan, but rather to wander and exercise our options as the night progressed.<br />
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Within the first ten seconds of breathing in Miami city air, our good friends Tracy Block, of the recently launched melodysiac.com, and Lauren Perlstein, of the infamous musicobsessed.com, were sauntering down the street next to us with smiles and cocktails. We joined them as we made our way to Seven, which as it turns out, was closed. Many of the major galleries were closed. Having no back up plan we continued on with the girls to Graffiti Gone Global in Midtown. Despite a rather weak display of street art, no where near resembling graffiti up to par, we did score some stellar gift bags that included a personal sized bottle of 1800 tequila. Not too shabby.<br />
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A set break allowed us to maneuver forward and we were within arms reach when Nas was ushered in by his posse. The crowd went berserk and the cameras started flashing. There couldn't have been more than 125 people in the entire room. For the next hour Nasty Nas put on an amazing medley of greatest hits with the help of DJ "You Shouldn't Have" and a live percussionist. The room pulsed, fans rapped along to hits "If I Ruled The World," "Hate Me Now," "Got Ur Self A Gun," "N.Y. State Of Mind," and "One love" just to name a few. His delivery was completely on point, flow in perfect unison with the beats and he switched between instrumentals with ease while hyping the crowd.<br />
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</tbody></table>The fallout of a gargantuan music event such as the <b>Bear Creek Music & Art Festival</b> would be nearly impossible to articulate into a comprehensive review for this writer. The sheer amount of world class talent and deep top-to-bottom scheduling literally makes for a whirlwind experience that requires sacrificing an ear for an ear and gambling on the greater of two greats. That is all before the artist start randomly collaborating and playing statement sets like the hump date 11.11.11 may be an actual end of the world party. For me, this event was made even more blissfully chaotic because it is a home state event that literally claims the weekend for a majority of the cult of music fanatics I run with these days. With that being said, a decision to offer up a top five type scenario is about as much as I could do while I continue to let my endorphins, neurons and ear drums recover from over forty-five hours of music in two days and three nights. Call it a cop out, but it's all I got for you.<br />
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<b>1. Medeski, Martin & Wood</b><br />
My (un)healthy obsession with the best funk-fusion trio ever put me in front of the Purple Hat Stage for my 52nd chance to catch the boys from New York City. Anticipation and a certain measure of angst coupled with giddy excitement. It had been a long stretch since my last time sharing time and space with John, Billy and Chris. This was partly on purpose due to my last show with them being the last music experience I shared with a good friend that was slain in the school shooting at my alma mater Virginia Tech. As if knowing exactly what transmissions my neurons might need, the set took the form of a retro throw back approach with my favored selections from my favorite of their albums. The mind bender mutated into ridiculous collaborations with power players like Will Bernard and Stanton Moore. It really does not get much better than that. Ok, yes it does, how about a ridiculously jammed out "Where's The Music" with Pee Wee Ellis. <br />
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<b>2. Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood</b><br />
How do you turn perfection into something better? Try adding in a guitar demi-god. How do you make perfection with a deity even better? Bring out one of the best lap steel guitar players in the business for an epic version of the eerie anthem "Hanuman." It helps that this is one of my favorite tracks ever put forth by the trio, but in the context of the infamous Big IV Amphitheater Stage, as the night enveloped the music park, the quintet truly hit some ethereal levels of bliss.<br />
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<b>3. Trey Anastasio Band</b><br />
My affinity for all things Phish place this set as a default must-see, but in the past I have not been entirely overwhelmed by Trey's solo efforts. The supporting members are extraordinary, that is for sure, but the material doesn't always hold up through the lens of comparisons to the Vermont jam legends. All of that went straight out the window from note one, and the full two hours and thirty minutes from Trey and the crew were nothing but a feel good dance party with more high lights than I could count. Above and beyond all other moments was a perfectly executed "Simple Twist Up Dave." My cohorts and I silently raged as a homage to our friend David that passed away days previous to that night. He was the ultimate Phish fan and the harmonious scents, sounds and setting at that particular moment was a much needed therapeutic outlet. One of the many reasons we all love Mr. Anastasio.<br />
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<b>4. Papadosio</b><br />
The talk of the town in the festival circuit sphere for those inclined to live electronic music, these guys have earned every bit of success coming their way. All summer they slayed the big events, even having a clutch spot at AllGood Music Festival, and the feedback was overwhelmingly good from that point on. I made the six hour drive up on Thursday solely to catch a late night P-dose set in the SOS Music Hall with my pals from Virginia. I then woke up early the next "morning" to catch their day set. In truth the approach seemed inverted with a more laid back, experimental take on the late night show, and then a all-out high energy face melter during the day. I posit that the 11.11.11 date was grounds for a statement set on Friday afternoon that didn't take into account anything other than playing one of the best shows I have heard from the Ohio kids. <br />
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<b>5. Anders Osborne Trio</b><br />
Beyond the obvious shredding capacity that Osborne has been proving over and over to me the past year, this festival performance seemed to have a much fuller feeling than before. It may be a case of set and setting, as is the reality with anything that happens at The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, but even his staple tunes like "Cortez The Killer" seemed to go deeper and heavier into the void. The push over the edge was a sit in with George Porter of the Funky Meters that turned into an epic cover of "Sugaree" with Stanton Moore of Galactic (and a million other bands) on the drums. Jaw replacement surgery would have been necessary if only we could have found our faces. <br />
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I could go on and on and this is just the tip of the iceberg, but those that were there already know, and those that weren't should make sure they are there next year to find out.<br />
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Honorable Mentions: The New Mastersounds, Soulive, Dr. Klaw, Big Gigantic, Dopapod and Michael Menert.<br />
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<i>A huge special thanks to Adam, Mark and Steve at Cheesehead Productions, and Taper Steve, for archiving this special moment in music history. </i>Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-18754387976783566662011-11-09T15:44:00.000-05:002011-11-09T15:44:19.585-05:00Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival: Off The RadarThe highly reputable Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida may be getting its biggest event yet this weekend. The hype for 2011 Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival has been building since they announced the initial lineup <i>during</i> last year's installment. A pre-party kicks off today while a frenzy of ticket trading, schedule swapping and last minute travel arrangements have the Florida and South East music community buzzing about what should prove to be a five day party featuring some of the most talented musicians in the land.<br />
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Any festival vet will tell you that a top heavy event like this creates the Scylla and Charybdis scenario of choosing who to see during overlapping time slots - tough life, eh? Even more brutish is rolling the dice on an act that no one in your crew has heard or heard of, but yet you have that feeling they might be the one you talk about all year as a jackpot find. Consider this your cheat sheet on what could be that up-and-comer you saw on the side stage with a handful of other fortunate souls.<br />
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<b>Zongo Junction </b><br />
<b>Campground Stage - Thursday - 2:00 PM </b><br />
<b>Big IV Amphitheater - Friday - 11:30 AM</b><b><br />
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<b>The Pimps of Joytime </b><br />
<b> SOS Music Hall - Thursday - 9:15 PM</b><br />
<b>Uncle Charlie's Porch Stage - Friday - 3:15 PM</b><br />
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<b>Anders Osborne Trio </b><br />
<b>Big IV Amphitheatre - Friday - 4:30 PM</b><br />
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<b>Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds </b><br />
<b>Full Sail Stage - Friday - 5:45 PM </b><br />
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<b>The London Souls </b><br />
<b>Purple Hat Stage - Thursday - 3:15 PM </b><br />
<b>SOS Music Hall - Friday - 7:00 PM </b><br />
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Of course, you could just chase the headliners and you won't see one less than stellar note of music all weekend. See you on the front lines! Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-17270763876920738032011-11-02T10:38:00.000-04:002011-11-02T10:38:09.890-04:00Fitz and The Tantrums 2011.11.01 Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FLRe-post from my show review for The NewTimes Broward/Palm Beach found <a href="http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/countygrind/2011/11/fitz_and_the_tantrums_culture_room_november_1.php">here</a>.<br />
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<div class="primaryCategory"><a href="http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/countygrind/concert_review/"> Concert Review</a></div><h1 class="entryHeadline">Live: Fitz and The Tantrums at Culture Room, November 1</h1><div class="byLine"> <span class="bylineAuthor">By <a href="http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/author.php?author_id=2434">Adam Smith</a></span> <span class="bylineDate">Wed., Nov. 2 2011 at 9:38 AM</span> </div><div class="commentCount"> </div><div class="categories">Categories: <a href="http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/countygrind/concert_review/"> Concert Review</a></div><div class="newSharerButtons"> <div class="facebookShare shareButton" id="facebookShare-547862"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fcountygrind%2F2011%2F11%2Ffitz_and_the_tantrums_culture_room_november_1.php&t=Live%3A%20Fitz%20and%20The%20Tantrums%20at%20Culture%20Room%2C%20November%201%20-%20Broward%2FPalm%20Beach%20Music%20-%20County%20Grind&src=sp" name="fb_share" style="text-decoration: none;" type="button"><span class="FBConnectButton FBConnectButton_Small" style="cursor: pointer;"><span class="FBConnectButton_Text">Share</span></span></a> </div><div class="facebookLike shareButton" id="facebookLike-547862"> </div><div class="googlePlusOne shareButton" id="googlePlusOne-547862"> </div><div class="stumbleButton shareButton" id="stumbleShare-547862"> </div><div class="retweetShare shareButton" id="retweetShare-547862"> </div><div class="diggShare shareButton" id="diggShare-547862"> <span class="db-wrapper db-clear db-compact"><span><span class="db-container db-submit"><span class="db-body db-compact"><span class="db-count">0</span><a class="db-anchor" href="">digg</a></span></span></span></span> </div></div><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><table border="0" class="image center" style="width: 560px;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table></span> <b>Fitz & the Tantrums</b><div><b>Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale</b></div><b>Tuesday, November 1, 2011<br />
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Better Than:</b> Almost anything that calls itself "soul" these days.<br />
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Nearly 3,000 miles from their native city of Los Angeles, Fitz & the Tantrums made their Fort Lauderdale debut to a packed house at the Culture Room. Channeling the soulful funkability of Detroit's Motown swagger, front man Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick brought an undeniably pure vocal presentation, and all the right stage presence mojo to the live setting. He is but one part of the whole. Vocalist Noelle Scaggs and saxophonist James King were also instrumental in working the crowd and nailing track after track all night. They like to show off and that kind of behavior was encouraged. <div><br />
</div><a href="" name="more"></a> <div>The Tantrums' debut record <i>Pickin' Up the Pieces</i> is a series of single-worthy hits that stay in the same nu-soul vein, but also pump out original, highly contagious pop characteristics. The kind of tunes that get stuck in your head, but you don't seem to mind. Almost everyone knew the words to each song, and the fast paced set used the album in its entirety. Because of this the live show had virtually no down moments. Hell, there wasn't even time to breathe. </div><div><br />
</div><div>The real appeal for catching the sextet from California is the raw kinetic ardor that pours from the stage. Fitz and Noelle never stopped dancing and working the floor, and it compelled the crowd to periodically wave their hands, jump up and down and shake their asses -- sometimes all at once. These guys aren't a one trick pony limited to just the song structures. They proved this with countless groove breakdowns, a vocal duel layered over a flute solo during "Picking Up the Pieces," and a stunning saxophone solo in the middle of "L.O.V." that compelled Fitz to jump off the drum platform and land behind Jeremy Ruzumna"s keyboard. He proceeded to stay there and peak out the full band jam. The lost art of showmanship has returned with this crew and they have the choreography and musicality to back it up. </div><div><br />
</div><div>The new songs, "6 AM" and "Love Sick Man" showcased the creative direction the band is moving, while well executed covers of The Raconteurs' "Steady As She Goes" and Eurythmics' "Sweet Dreams" demonstrate the band's diverse influences that mold their unique sound. Over 200 concerts this year alone has not slowed them down at all. Their intentions are pure, and you can tell as they put work into promoting the music they create. As the encore came, the Tantrums saved the best for last. Fitz directed the crowd to boogie down to the crouching position during the "Moneygrabber." When the chorus dropped back in the whole room exploded with wildly jumping fans. A perfect ending to one of the best inaugural performances South Florida has ever seen. </div><div> </div><div><strong>Critic's Notebook</strong>: </div><div><strong><br />
</strong></div><div><strong>Random Detail</strong>: Fitz is the only white guy to make the "running man" dance move look good. </div><div><strong><br />
</strong></div><div><strong>The Crowd</strong>: A lively mix with pockets of dance-inclined patrons that kept the vibe and the energy high. Fitz and Noelle vocalized being pleasantly surprised by the great turnout and positive response after each song. </div><div><br />
</div><div><strong>Personal Bias</strong>: This was my second chance to see the band this year. I would have to say the hype is real and that this is one of the hottest shows of the year. </div><div><br />
</div><div><b>Setlist </b></div><div>Don't Gotta Work It Out, Winds Of Change, Breakin' The Chains of Love, Wake Up, Pickin' Up The Pieces, Rich Girls, 6 AM, Tighter/We Don't Need..., Love Sick Man!, L.O.V., Steady As She Goes, Dear Mr. President, News 4 U </div><div>E: Sweet Dreams, Moneygrabber<br />
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<div class="primaryCategory"><a href="http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/countygrind/concert_preview/"> Concert Preview</a></div><h1 class="entryHeadline">Fitz & the Tantrums' Noelle Scaggs: I'm Inspired by My 7-Year-Old Niece</h1><div class="byLine"> <span class="bylineAuthor">By <a href="http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/author.php?author_id=2434">Adam Smith</a></span> <span class="bylineDate">Tue., Nov. 1 2011 at 9:16 AM</span> </div><div class="commentCount"> </div><div class="categories">Categories: <a href="http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/countygrind/concert_preview/"> Concert Preview</a>, <a href="http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/countygrind/nightlife/"> Nightlife</a>, <a href="http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/countygrind/qa/"> Q&A</a></div><div class="newSharerButtons"> <div class="facebookShare shareButton" id="facebookShare-544291"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.browardpalmbeach.com%2Fcountygrind%2F2011%2F11%2Ffitz_tantrums_noelle_scaggs_inspiration.php&t=Fitz%20%26%20the%20Tantrums%27%20Noelle%20Scaggs%3A%20I%27m%20Inspired%20by%20My%207-Year-Old%20Niece%20-%20Broward%2FPalm%20Beach%20Music%20-%20County%20Grind&src=sp" name="fb_share" style="text-decoration: none;" type="button"><span class="FBConnectButton FBConnectButton_Small" style="cursor: pointer;"><span class="FBConnectButton_Text">Share</span></span></a> </div><div class="facebookLike shareButton" id="facebookLike-544291"> </div><div class="googlePlusOne shareButton" id="googlePlusOne-544291"> </div><div class="stumbleButton shareButton" id="stumbleShare-544291"> </div><div class="retweetShare shareButton" id="retweetShare-544291"> </div><div class="diggShare shareButton" id="diggShare-544291"> <span class="db-wrapper db-clear db-compact"><span><span class="db-container db-submit"><span class="db-body db-compact"><span class="db-count">0</span><a class="db-anchor" href="">digg</a></span></span></span></span> </div></div><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><table align="center" border="0" class="image center" style="width: 560px;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table></span>Los Angeles' Fitz & the Tantrums offer up a grassroots success story built on unadulterated creativity, elbow grease and and just the right amount of luck. All systems were a go after the practice session in late 2008, and the band played their first gig just a week later. Six months into it, they were on tour with punk powerhouse Flogging Molly. Slots at major U.S. festivals such as Lollapalooza and Telluride Blues & Brews and an itinerary of near 200 live appearances since January has contributed directly to the band's mounting success. <br />
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Their sound is pleasantly nostalgic, yet maintains a necessary fresh flare of neo-soul and futuristic lounge. In the live setting, frontman Michael "Fitz" Fitzpatrick executes showmanship reminiscent of James Brown, but with the presentation of Robert Smith and the sincerity of his indie pop counterparts. The rest of the Tantrums' outfit defy their backing band nomenclature and showcase a thematic equal opportunity approach to the universal get down.<br />
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Noelle Scaggs, sultry vocalist, tambourine shaker and personification of a new age for soul music, connected with County Grind from her home in L.A. to talk about the band's unique road to success.<br />
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<a href="" name="more"></a> <i><b>County Grind</b>: <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">You guys have been on the road non-stop for the past year it seems. How are things going out in California now that you are getting some time at home?</span></span></i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
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<b>Noelle Scaggs</b>: Things are good here, nothing too crazy, just getting ready for the first date of the tour in Charleston. This one is going to be a long haul. So other than a couple one off shows around here it has been nice to just be home and catch up on life things.<br />
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<i>The band's story is pretty unique in that you rehearsed one time and had a gig the next week. What was the selling point for this music project initially that enticed you enough to see it through from the beginning?</i> <br />
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When I first heard the project I was really attracted to the sound. It was something that wasn't really familiar in the spectrum of not being exactly Motown or something from the '80s. It had a really cool mixture and a more modernized feel. I was also really attracted to Fitz's singing voice and the vibe that he was trying to create. When we initially talked about doing the show I was in an in between phase of whether or not I wanted to join another band, do a solo thing, or maybe not even do music for awhile to focus on other things. I ended up doing the rehearsal and that pretty much solidified it for me. <br />
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<i>So even though you knew most of the musicians in the room, it was almost a love at first sight type of situation in reference to the sound?</i> <br />
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It was like I was walking into a room with a bunch of friends. It was actually my first time meeting Fitz, and that was also the case for everyone in the band other than [saxophonist] James King. James was pretty much our connection, and I had enjoyed playing with him over the years, so I really knew the caliber of musicians I was going to be involved with. After we did the first show the feedback from people made us want to continue. We really just loved playing music and performing with each other. That is how it all began.<br />
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<i>Did you have a feeling that the band would ever be at the point you are now?</i> <br />
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No, we had no idea. I was really just going for it and because it was so easy vibe-wise, and creatively we were all on the same page, so that made it even easier to continue doing it. Even when things got harder for us financially we still decided to see it through because we knew there was something special here that we had not felt with other projects. Everything seemed to align itself and we realize the serendipity of every moment, like being asked to go on tour with Flogging Molly after only six months of playing, and getting a deal with Dangerbird Records when were on our last leg financially. From there we have just been trying to gain as many fans and make as much noise as we can. <br />
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<i>Much like how the band came together for the first rehearsal and then played your first gig a week later, you guys have been gaining lots of momentum in a very short amount of time. With all the hard work, how do you balance that out?</i><br />
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If you are trying to maintain some sense of a regular life you have to stay connected to home as much as you can. Because we are all friends, it makes it a lot easier for us when touring life becomes difficult. I don't think anyone in the band expected us to be gone as long as we have been. We had no idea we were going to end up touring for the last 14 months, so it becomes important to have an environment where we can communicate. That has been a key element of making it through this experience as a band. The consolation is that it is a tough life to live but it is also really fun and inspiring. Every day I get joy from performing live and watching our fans feel inspired enough to just let go for an hour or two. That is moving. <br />
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<i>Have you had one of those moments where you stepped back and realized you have made it to this point?</i><br />
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Yeah, they happen every day (laughs). The biggest thing for me was going to Holland and playing in front of sold out crowds the first time we had ever gone there. We also went to Italy and came back a week later and found out we were in the top 10 of all Italian radio. When we came back from there we played Lollapalooza to a crowd of 30,000 people. Everyone there was singing and really into the music from song one. That moment for me, stepping on that stage, and seeing their reaction was a beautiful thing. At that point everyone in the band realized all of the work we had put in the last two years was really flowering. <br />
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<i>Fitz and the Tantrums are reminiscent of classic genres, but with a fresh approach, what was the initial inspiration for tackling that sound in particular?</i><br />
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When Fitz wrote "Breaking the Chains of Love," and then collaborated with James King, I think they were building off the concept of things they had listened to growing up. That also built on top of what Fitz had created in those first 20 minutes it took him to write that song. Looking at the '60s as one of the best periods of song writing, with songs that still stand the test of time, when we started recording the full record we wanted to focus on balancing simplicity with the complex nature of what we were doing. We didn't want to be a carbon copy of anything we were inspired by. We started playing together early on it so it made it that much easier to develop strong songs that could really stand on their own. <br />
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<i>What inspires your music beyond music itself?</i><br />
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A lot of the things that come out of me lyrically adhere to my relationships in subjects like love. Love, or the lack of, plays a big part. That isn't just romantic love, but also love that you might get from talking to a child. A lot of joy and inspiration for me comes out of something like speaking to my seven-year-old niece. For me in general it is about focusing on the little moments in life that happen. That way people can identify with them. I am in turn inspired by individuals and I think that comes out in my music. <br />
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<i>Any new material on the horizon from you guys?<br />
</i>We were actually in the studio last week cranking out some ideas. While we are on tour, and when we get back, we will probably do a lot of writing as well. <br />
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<i>Fitz & the Tantrums are finally coming down to Florida. How do you feel about tackling a new territory?</i> <br />
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We are really trying to get the word out down there. I have a lot of friends in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Miami so they are all excited that we are coming. We are excited about coming. I hope we are well-received. <br />
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<i>Fitz and The Tantrums perform at 7:30 PM Tuesday, November 1st at <a href="http://www.cultureroom.net/">Culture Room</a> 3045 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale. Tickets cost $20. Call 954-564-1074, or <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004713BE4A750B?artistid=1430808&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60">click here</a>. </i>Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-55607373657954044452011-11-01T11:42:00.001-04:002011-11-01T11:43:49.907-04:00Brandon Paul Zombie Art Show 2011.10.28 Arts Garage Delray Beach, FLRe-post from my story for The NewTimes found <a href="http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/countygrind/2011/11/brandon_paul_zombie_art_show_p.php">here</a>.<br />
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The second-annual Delray Beach "Night of the Drinking Dead" Zombie Crawl kicked off on Saturday night with a zombie prom at the Arts Garage. The decked-out room housed amazing works from artist <a href="http://www.imagekind.com/MemberProfile.aspx?MID=f5c4acc1-881f-4536-b978-bee1c3de7f03">Brandon Paul</a> as the backdrop for mingling under ambient lighting and all-things-zombie themed decorations. <br />
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<a href="" name="more"></a> We are talking about a 12-foot, larger-than-life sized arm rising from the ground to the ceiling, sweeping tapestries, and a baby grand piano with more arms reaching out of the grave. Beers were cheap and the crawlers steadily made their way into the hall for some dance music and pregame art spectating. Many of them took the costume side very seriously and almost everyone was fitting the half-dead motif. <br />
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Brandon Paul showed up with his crew and talked to an inquiring enthusiast about his dozen or so pieces. A few interested people even dropped some dough and bought the works right off the wall. Having transplanted from South Carolina with his girlfriend, Nico, the design mind behind 2611 clothing, Paul has been contributing to the local art scene dating back to the Aura Music & Arts Festival in January. Since then, things have found a way to fall into place for the creatively inclined duo. Now the hard work is starting to pay off.<br />
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Paul's twisted approach to zombie art depicted a more modern take on a postapocalyptic world. Rather than appealing to simple blood and brains facets of the niche subject, the emotion and sociopolitical connotations of an existence between life, death, and decay are strongly emphasized in his impressive collection. The contrasting beauty of his trademark female depictions and the rawness of survival in a threatening world are cohesive and tell a story both as individual works and a collection.<br />
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Although not working with his typical choice of subject, Paul and his attention to detail and emphasis that define his style made even dead look sexy. As the pregame session à la prom came to a close, it was only the beginning for the partially deceased mob. The quest for booze would replace blood and take the stumbling crew to Dada for a Creep House, a dead-rock-star party at Delux, and finally an apocalyptic bunker party at Kevro's Art Bar. Truly a zombie lover's dream come true.<br />
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Saturday, October 29, 2011<br />
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Although having auditory selection differences, the lineup is the same. The alter-ego project has an affinity for covering other bands' tunes. Of course, that is a thematic constant during this holiday's music season and especially true for jam bands. The room and front outdoor patio were overflowing with costume-clad fans building a preshow buzz on choice microbrews. Even before the first note, the vibe was nothing but a good time and seemed to be more of a private holiday party for the Pets faithful. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=7198778173137713489" name="more"></a> The laidback approach to the night eventually saw the band take the stage in full matching black Venetian raven masks and long black capes. The lights were dimmed, and trace guitar notes of the set opener came from Bob James' "Nautilus." The spooky aspect was in full effect, and a trance-like sway was contagious on the dance floor. True to form, the Heavy Pets' schizophrenic project switched gears, and drummer Jamie Newitt took the mic for a solid take on Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight." As if trying to purposefully leap over the genre boundaries, a triumvirate of covers finished off with John Denver's "Country Roads."<br />
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A short break bought out an odd approach, as Spaghetti Warhol covered their Pets counterpart's fast-paced rock instrumental "Earthchaser." During a breakdown, the tune melded into the David Gilmour's guitar solo section of Pink Floyd's "Time." The ringing note to close the legendary rock tune started a segue back into a stunning solo by Jeff Lloyd to close the Pets-Floyd sandwich. <br />
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Homage was also paid to Kurt Cobain with a heartfelt "Dumb," which was followed by a mockingly funny Cee Lo tribute with "Fuck You." Playful anthems for the night were the midpoint of the goofy set and included the Police's "Bring on the Night" and Neil Young's "Out on the Weekend." All members were hitting every fill and gap, pushing the tunes to places the originators would have even given approval.<br />
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Things took a turn for the awesome when bassist Justin Carney revealed a Ramones shirt under his cape, then added a leather jacket, wig, and glasses. The band proceeded to do a marathon of punk with "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker," "Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue," and "Blitzkrieg Bop." The departure into throwback material with that kind of energy had the crowd energy peaking and mockingly slam dancing. Carney capped off the rare vocal performance by throwing down the microphone stand. A return to the Pet's catalog with "Castles Made of Sand" brought about an extended jam landscape on which Lloyd laid down some machine-gun guitar soloing to close the set.<br />
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Set break put the party back into full swing, and the judges roamed the room looking for the best costumes. A spaceman and spacewoman took pictures with random members of the crowd in between libations and laughs. A pink Foxy Cleopatra worked the room for what it was worth. Brotherly Love Productions founder Matt Beck, dressed in a hilarious dog costume, came onstage and was followed by the band back in the Heavy Pets mode. As he announced the winners of best costume, the band played a beat-poetry instrumental before jumping into "Keep Me Running." <br />
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Without stopping for breath, the tune faded into one of the best versions of "Better" to date. The guys' theatrics reflected that they were really feeling the alternative-rock deep cut. The dance party went off the Richter scale when "Girl You Make Me Stupid" dropped and the entire room was jovially pulsing. Hoots, hollers, and high-fives were cut off when a deep dig into the discography brought out a stunning rendition of the psychedelic rock intensive "Monster Box." Not only the highlight of the night but really one of the best moments from the quintet in recent history.<br />
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As the hours grew late, a fitting "3 AM" was jammed to perfection, and a fun "Instant Karma" encore preceded an afterparty that went late into the night. Newitt and keyboardist Jim Weust took the party into the early morning with their dubtronic duo Dubble James at the Boca Muse. As twilight was beginning to peak its head over the horizon, another epic Halloween weekend of music came to a close.<br />
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<b>Random Detail: </b>Sporting black Venetian raven masks and full body capes, the band had the best costumes of the night. <br />
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<b>The Crowd:</b> A sizable turnout of the Heavy Pets regulars, and many of them had great costumes. <br />
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<b>Overheard:</b> "I can't do right foot yellow and left foot blue at the same time" from a spacewoman attempting to play a game of Twister on a girl dressed as the game. <br />
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<b>Set I</b><br />
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Nautilus, Rapper's Delight, Country Road, Earthchaser> Time> Earthchaser, Dumb, Fuck You, Bring On The Night, Out On the Weekend, Honey From The Jar, Sheena Is a Punk Rocker> Now I Wanna Sniff Some Glue> Blitzkrieg Bop, Castles Made of Sand <br />
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Costume Contest Jam> Keep Me Running> Better, John Galt, Girl You Make Me Stupid, Monster Box, 3 AM<br />
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</tbody></table></span>The live electronic five-piece Zoogma has left its Northern Mississippi home to tear it up all festival season. In between touring, some noteworthy appearances included major festivals like Wakarusa to Camp Bisco X. The quintet utilizes the auditory diversity and pinpoint musicality of DJs to reproduce a traditional dance music intonation that is porous enough to skillfully dab on traces of rock, jazz and hip-hop. The end result is a high-energy, well executed sound that continues to evolve and push the boundaries of exploration. <br />
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This weekend, the band returns to one of its favorite places to perform. Prior to tonight's performance at Culture Room, Zoogma's Ryan Nall (bass/synthesizer) took some time with County Grind mid-run to discuss what the fuck Zoogma actually is, and the future of live electronica.<br />
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<a href="" name="more"></a> <b>County Grind:</b> <em>Zoogma offered your music for free in the past, and plan to do the same in the future. How important has that approach been in explaining your success from a touring perspective?</em><br />
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<b>Ryan Nall:</b> We like the idea of giving our music away for free, and we believe that has helped expose our music to a lot of people. We believe in our live show, in the distinctive experience that is a Zoogma performance, so much so that we feel like if we give away our record people will be driven to see the music executed live. We take the material in a lot of different directions live, freeing it up and improvising, so you get a similar experience to the album, plus a lot more.<br />
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<em>Anyone that went to a Florida music festival in the last year is familiar with your slogan, "What the fuck is Zoogma?" How did that phrase come about and is it safe to ask about the enigma?</em><br />
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We started the campaign at Bear Creek 2010 as a way to raise awareness about our band and festival slot. The viral success of it has been amazing and more successful than we could have imagined. Now we feel as though you only ask if you already know, a kind of battle cry of our fans and mantra of the band. Plus it's always fun to say it at a festival and see what response you get.<br />
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<em> Do you see direct correlations between grassroots marketing and word of mouth tactics in regard to the traction Zoogma has gained since the first studio release?</em><br />
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The fact that last year we started asking people at Bear Creek "What the fuck is Zoogma?" and now people all over the country use that slogan as a battle cry at shows make me think that we're onto something.<br />
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<em>You are hopping around the state on a four night run, including a date at the Culture Room. What have your experiences been like playing to the Florida crowds?</em><br />
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Florida has been very good to us, the fans we have here are some of our most diehard. Also, as a state in general, the crowds are very grateful and appreciative and always ready to give us the energy we need to create the best versions of our music. The festivals we play here, Bear Creek, Aura, Blackwater, Purple Hatters Ball, and Big & Hearty are usually some of our rowdier festival sets. The connection between the crowd and our band is profound. We're very grateful and proud to be a part of the music tradition here.<br />
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<em>Where do you see the future of the live electronica moving in a world dominated by producers, and more importantly, where does Zoogma fit in?</em><br />
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It's tough to say, I believe a lot of the music community have been surprised by the success and influx of DJs and producers across the scene. We see it as a good thing that so much electronic music is being produced and that the genre itself is gaining popularity. We also look toward the future and see that our live instrumentation and abilities as producers is what sets us a part and makes our show a more dynamic electronica experience. Because we can replicate the sound and aesthetic of a DJ as a group of live musicians we feel we offer fans of electronic music a very unique and powerful thing, something they don't get with most DJ and producers.<br />
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<em> Have you ever considered attempting to devolve the mash-up technique back to the instruments and execute that approach to electronic music with a full band? </em> <br />
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Interesting, kind of a live band Girl Talk concept? It would certainly be interesting to tackle a project like that as a group. We like reinterpreting other artists, and kind of adding our own Zoogma edge to their music. We currently have been playing around with a similar concept. A DJ or producer takes recorded music and remixes it and we've been taking DJ's and producer's music and rearranging it for a live band. We've experimented [with] a Sub-Focus track most recently and have had a lot of fun realizing there music as a live band. In most cases this has never been done before because their music was composed by one person using a digital audio workstation. <br />
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Zoogma. With Sounduo and Beat Thief Inc. 9 p.m. Friday, October 28 at Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Tickets cost $10. Click <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D0046FAAD3168E5?artistid=1467550&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">here</a>. </i>Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-39592785695970247892011-10-26T20:12:00.003-04:002011-10-26T21:04:58.862-04:00MagnoliaFest 2011.10.20 - 2011.10.23 Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Like Oak, FL<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The combination of cold and an older crowd didn't provide much in the way of a post-party beyond personal camp fires and RV private sessions. An unusual, yet calming quiet camping experience where I was set up allowed for a good nights rest and an early start on Saturday.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi449_UmBaZwwx_YdUMdu7zHMHTUyd_-hS9vM-1iWqa7F67QO4SGoJLHD_t-ZJluB518WI1JBpyfA4T9seZJb9OnMzHyXjq1apC1Bziu_ahhmv9ihMDqY8pGKg4d5F88sZYFOKzW0X6M4Vc/s1600/MagnoliaFest+2011+-+Chuck+and+Jim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi449_UmBaZwwx_YdUMdu7zHMHTUyd_-hS9vM-1iWqa7F67QO4SGoJLHD_t-ZJluB518WI1JBpyfA4T9seZJb9OnMzHyXjq1apC1Bziu_ahhmv9ihMDqY8pGKg4d5F88sZYFOKzW0X6M4Vc/s400/MagnoliaFest+2011+-+Chuck+and+Jim.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>A lazy Sunday brought multiple encore presentations from bands booked the day previous. All in all, MagnoliaFest is an unsuspecting weekend with lots of room for fun and lacks the hectic nature that comes with bigger events boasting taller lineups and higher capacities. Having braved the weekend solo, I managed to make some new friends and for once a festival felt more like a vacation. Suggestions for future attempts would include a prime recreational vehicle, a crew rolling deep and more whiskey.<br />
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(Original Lineup)<br />
Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale<br />
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011</b><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
Better Than: </b>Bela Fleck & The Flecktones with Jeff Coffin on saxophone.<br />
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Hot off their chart topping new album <i style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rocket Science</i> with the original Flecktones lineup of Victor Wooten (bass), Roy "Future Man" Wooten (Drumitar, percussion) and Howard Levy (piano, harmonica), Bela Fleck (banjo) and the guys proved that after over 20 years they are still pushing the progressive envelope. As masters of their respective instruments and possessing a reputation of defying genre classification, an certain level of expectation proceeds the outfit. They are more about jazzing up world rhythms than sticking to jazz molds, and more inclined to fuse bluegrass and funk than dwell in the fusion spectrum. After an extensive summer tour playing theaters, sheds and festivals all over the U.S. and Canada, the quartet of virtuosos kicked of an early October run through the South that included a stop at the intimate Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale.<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />
</div><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 0.8em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></span></div><a href="" name="more" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #31639c; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></a><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Culture Room brought in numbers and the room was filled to capacity when the guys took up their respective instruments. The start of the set was oddly punctual and kicked off right around the 9 p.m. mark. "Gravity Lane," the opening track of the new album, served as a warm up tune before the band launched into a series of greatest hits, crowd favorites, and choice new selections. A theme of using older tracks as jump off point for segues into fresh material from <i style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rocket Science</i> worked well in maintaining a balance of sound range and the audience's attention.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">"Sex In a Pan" from 1992's <i style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">UFO Tofu</i> was phased into "Life In Eleven," a Levy track that references his use of 11/8 time, something he calls, "really funky, but to me feels totally normal." That is not normal, but this is the same guy that was the first to use overblow and overdraw techniques for chromatic playing on the diatonic harmonica. Another <i style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">UFO</i> track came with an upbeat version of "The Yee-Haw Factory" before dropping into a smoothly slowed down and jazzed out "Prickly Pair." </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 0.8em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Grammy nominated violinist Casey Driessen came out to show off his violin skill set and engaged Levy in multiple duels. The winner of each was debatable, but the competition pushed the entire band into high energy peaks that were rewarded by ovations from the audience. He would return a handful of times through out the night. Things went way back to the self titled record next with "Flipper" and "Sunset Road" sandwiching 1991's "Flying Saucer Dudes" from <i style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Flight Of The Cosmic Hippo." </i>Old school fans were elated by the series of throwback cuts and the band rewarded the crowd energy with jaw dropping solo trading. Whether it was Fleck switching between his traditional and rock guitar tone mandolins, Future Man on the drumitar or traditional kit, Levy on harmonica or Steinway baby grand, or Wooten on his yin-yang 4 string or aquamarine 5 string bass, the multidimensional conglomerate held nothing back. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 0.8em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">A two hour and forty minute continues set continued with two more new songs before crushing both crowd favorites "Sinister Minister" and "Blu-bop." Fittingly bookending the set where "Gravity Lane" began, the guys extended the bass driven "Bottle Rocket," the final track of <i style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rocket Science</i>, before walking off stage. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The insatiable crowd took the opportunity to release a great deal of pent up energy that brought a smiling band back on stage. The final result can only be called an exposition on how Fleck can capture such a large amount of sound while alone on stage. Lets just say he even tried to play with his teeth. Future Man was also left to his own devices as he put on a drum clinic before the band returned to the stage to round out the encore with an Earth shattering bass solo from Wooten during <i style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Flight Of The Cosmic Hippo. </i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Critics Notebook:</b></div><b style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Crowd: </b>Top heavy mix of an older crowd mixed in with energetic young jazz heads. 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<b>The Heavy Pets</b> will officially drop their third studio effort this weekend with a blow out party hosted by The Stage in North East Miami.<i> Swim Out Past The Sun</i> is a benchmark release produced and recorded by Grammy Award winner Scott Matthews at the recording oasis TikiTown in Mill Valley, California. The ten track album is accented by three cuts featuring long time Jerry Garcia collaborator David Grisman on mandolin and vocal backing from Shana Morrison, daughter of the legendary singer-songwriter, on a few others.<br />
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Instantly tracing back their roots to the beaches of South Florida, the opening track offers an intro mixed with eerie surf guitar and rolling drums. The first acoustic guitar notes are heard when "3 AM" drops into a stylized reggae section promoting a simple, yet fitting, "Yeah." The build up in context encompasses the feeling behind the years of writing and rigorous touring that have lead the band to this point. Now the quintet based out of South Florida has arrived in a literary and metaphysical connotation. Never strangers to taking on island music anthems, the well executed vocalizations roll like waves on top of gaps filled by technical acoustic pickings. Uplifting lyrics dance around notions of carpe diem in a real world sense, and intermingle with hints of playful reminders that the details make up the finer things in our lives. The lead in and resulting chorus explains,<br />
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"when you're lost in the fight and you're out of control<br />
not going to lay down, not going to give my soul to them,<br />
take everything you can, in the morning,<br />
take everything you can, late at night,<br />
fire at 3 AM, you will never stop me,<br />
take everything you can, go ahead and try."<br />
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An extended instrumental in "A Doy And His Bog" follows as a landing pad to really emphasize the true acoustic nature of the project. Space is paired with repeating emphasized instrumental syllables and borderline classical movements. Maintaining the ability to transcend genre themes, even on an acoustic effort, is a well kept theme that is probably best demonstrated by "Stay On My Heart." The pop-rock take is the ground work for a beautifully harmonized duet between Jeff Lloyd and Shana Morrison. The axe experts take a back seat and allow for Jim Wuest to bring a true piano tone finesse that fills in over the energetic tom-tom banging by Jamie Newitt.<br />
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The attraction for any band over time is the ability to innovate while not appearing to sell their original sound down the river. The Heavy Pets core is not lost in the mix and a common thread exists throughout. Fans of the alternative stylization that define their earlier efforts will enjoy the 90's nostalgia that "Bridge" brings to the table. Mike Garulli repeats, "Everyday is a bridge between dreams" among verses outlining a day-in-the-life of for a young musicians in lust with the right girl and details of his life, yet discontent with the time in between as a whole.<br />
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Familiar lounge piano and light, yet still pinpoint, vocals (think "Grace Blix") take form in the pseudo-reggae of "Foolishness." Wuest leads the bob and weave groove with a familiar narrative of man's plight with decisions made in poor judgement. Just one of the many philosophical touch points that are addressed on Swim.<br />
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<div>Serving as the source of the album title, the next track flips the script once again and approaches the fringes of country blues. Execution comes in a way to showcase that they can go there, but also that they can do it really well. Faint slide and electric guitar, and even horns, layer the canvas in perfect harmony. Less technical and more sympathetic to the song writer purists, 'Lantern" is a reminder of the musicality that can be found in simplicity. The Pets have figured this out and make it a point to master the art. <br />
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Grisman steps into the light on the next three tracks, "On the Waves," "Song For John," and "Grandma June." His presence is felt in the most appropriate way possible. All three tunes provide numerous locations for Grisman to make his mark and he does so in an appropriate and wise way. The interplay between Lloyd and Shanna's voice offerings, the subtle picking of an acoustic, and the mandolin fills by Grisman draw the ear to each element during different phases of "On The Waves." The end result is a necessity to replay more than a couple of times to get it all - an illustrious facet of past and present tunes. That is, of course, after you continue on to the blues ballad "Song For John," which is equally dynamic and worthy of the same treatment. Garulli wears it on his sleeve,<br />
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"you never did meet one that didn't let you down, did you,<br />
you left last night but you never got a chance to say good bye,<br />
you're moving so fast guess you just out ran the sunshine,<br />
not one to follow but,<br />
I'll meet you where the music doesn't stop."<br />
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The three run homer with Grisman finishes with a quick eulogy-esque ode to a figure that speaks of better times in the past. A direct contrast to the themes pushed in "3 AM," the 48 minute episodic journey to this point in the record becomes more of a human reflection than a personal narrative. The auditory trickery of the mandolin sweeps over the entire track "Grandma June," and is a fitting exclamation point to the folk infused ballads that fill the second half of the record. All three could be played in unison with cohesion while also standing on their own just as well.<br />
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"To See Forever" bookends an eclectic odyssey that takes the form of an emotional and sound roller-coaster. As a concept album straying away from the electric norm of The Heavy Pets, the final product is an instant success. The real satisfaction is not instant gratification though. The notes, words and themes stick with you beyond the listen and will be a staple album for fans of the band when seeking diversity in their sound. The real beauty will be seeing how these songs undergo metamorphosis and push the improvisational boundaries in the live setting that truly defines The Heavy Pets.</div>Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-67600201250994349332011-10-17T22:53:00.001-04:002011-10-18T09:33:11.038-04:00The Heavy Pets 2011.10.14 - 2011.10.15 The Green Parrot Bar Key West, FLThe weather was no match for <b>The Heavy Pets</b> and the fan faithful as they threw down five sets of pure bliss and reaching rock and roll at the infamous Green Parrot Bar. The turnout was strong with a balanced mix of familiar faces and fun locals ready for good music and a party. The music speaks for itself and a pattern of crash landing back in Florida after an East Coast tour has proven to be the Pet's shtick.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks to the amazing <a href="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/">Brotherly Love Productions</a> crew, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CHeeSeHeaDPRoDuCTioNS">Cheesehead Productions</a> and I Live Music. Together we combined to paint a picture of what went down this weekend. Enjoy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Friday, 2011.10.14</b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Set 1 </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Side Up </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Foolishness></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pain of Soul </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">70 Beats in the Lion's Den </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pleasure Tank </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mountain Song </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lisa Put a Penny></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Off the Rails</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Keep On </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Taste of Wind></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Operation of Flight></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Taste of Wind</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Set 3</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Girl You Make Me Stupid</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chew</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eleanor B Roosevelt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Holy Holy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">John Galt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ichabod's Train</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rise</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dewpoint </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">E: Drenched</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Set 1</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How Would I</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hedi Sigsmondi</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Megaphone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So Thank You Music </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Better</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3am</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jackie Bones</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-68816584694381640312011-10-14T11:07:00.001-04:002011-10-14T13:12:06.269-04:00The Heavy Pets 2011.10.13 Roxy's Pub West Palm Beach, FLThe <b>Heavy Pets </b>played a full house at the Roxy's Pub Saloon Stage last night and brought a double get-down with two strong sets. Below are pictures, video and the setlist.<br />
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<b>Highlights</b>: Justin's huge bass sound all night, opener "So Thank You Music" jam, Jackie Bones played fast, Electric Xanadu deep space jam with Mike using fret board effects, Mike's solo during Pass It Down, and a full band peak during Madagascar. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike Getting Soulful | Roxy's Pub </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side Stage | Roxy's Pub </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jim Synthesizing | Roxy's Pub</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clap It Up | Roxy's Pub </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Set 2:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Earth Chaser </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Black Ice> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Madagascar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On The Waves</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Megaphone </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hedi Sigsmondi </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">E: Grace Blix </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Videos by Adam Firtel at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CHeeSeHeaDPRoDuCTioNS">Cheesehead Productions</a> </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z-750h5WW94?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/5LKRH8yKZtw?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-77430136685703624262011-10-13T14:24:00.003-04:002011-10-14T14:08:03.411-04:00The Heavy Pets 2011.10.13 University of Miami University Center Patio Coral Gables, FLPhotos by: Ariane B. Davis<br />
Setlist by: Adam Firtel at Cheesehead Productions <br />
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After a late start The Heavy Pets got the ball rolling on with a lunchtime set for the students at the University of Miami. Photos, videos and the set list below for the University Center's Patio Jam below:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Heavy Pets | University of Miami </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Students and Fans | University of Miami </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dance Party | University of Miami </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adam Firtel of Cheesehead Productions | University of Miami </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nothing But Love With The Heavy Pets | University of Miami </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ariane B Davis and Gary Hyman | University of Miami </td></tr>
</tbody></table><u><b>SETLIST</b></u><br />
No More Time<br />
Played Again<br />
John Galt<br />
3 AM<br />
Rise<br />
Keep Me Running* <br />
Tortugas<br />
Drenched<br />
Precious Mind<br />
E: Help Me Help You<br />
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*Fans doing the Electric Slide dance<br />
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</div>Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-58502647516119672062011-10-13T12:28:00.000-04:002011-10-13T12:28:26.170-04:003rd Annual AURA Music & Arts Festival Newsletter Volume 1 Issue 1Reposted from the AURA Music & Arts Festival website found <a href="http://www.auramusicfestival.com/index.php/music-and-arts/newsletters-page?id=87%20">here</a>. <br />
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<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><h3>Included In This Issue:</h3><ul><li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Enter The Aura</b> - An Overview Of This Newsletter Series</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>About Your Writer -</b> A Brief Bio From Staff Writer, Adam Smith</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Know Your Aura</b> - An Interview With AURA Founder Daryl J. Wolff</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Artist Spotlight</b> - The Mantras</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Local Love</b> - COPE</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>On The Radar</b> - Newton Crosby</span></li>
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<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Hello and welcome to the brand new AURA Music & Arts Festival Newsletter. This will be your bi-monthly connection to all things AURA, including artist profiles, up to date information, insight on special events and maybe even a few surprises along the way.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Noah Webster and his Merriam counterpart’s dictionary define the term aura as “a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source.” In paranormal studies an aura is subtle luminous radiation, in mythology Aura is the goddess of the fresh air, and in music culture aura is not just the name of a Miles Davis album. It is an appropriate term for describing a person, place or even a feeling that is bigger than itself by achieving the exponential sum of its parts.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">On an isolated farmland just inside central Florida, the annual event brings together the chronically music obsessed of the Sunshine State, and beyond, for a weekend boasting symptoms of experimentation, exploration and commonality. Bands of musicians travel respective distances through the rugged topography of marshes and tropical vegetation for a chance to contribute. Patrons gather in large numbers to establish temporary communities, and revel in the experience of migratory relocation for a common intention. In effect the aura of AURA is created when all of these things coalesce at once.</span></span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><img align="left" alt="Adam Smith - Staff Writer" height="101" src="http://www.auramusicevents.com/assets/newsletter/smith.jpg" width="150" /></span></b><span style="font-size: 10px;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Adam E. Smith</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> is a music enthusiast and journalist living in Delray Beach, Florida. His progressive writing endeavors have been featured in publications ranging from The NewTimes Broward/Palm Beach to South Florida magazines Barcode and WeMerge. Employing a hands on approach to building a narrative, Adam can be found haunting local music venues and festivals in the state of Florida and abroad. To contact him directly please send all questions and comments to </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="mailto:adam@auramusicfestival.com"><span style="font-size: 10px;">adam@auramusicfestival.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">.</span></span></div><br />
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<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><img align="left" alt="Adam Smith - Staff Writer" height="101" src="http://www.auramusicevents.com/assets/newsletter/daryl.jpg" width="150" /></span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 10px;">The founder and creative mind behind AURA is Daryl J. Wolff. His contributions have allowed the festival to expand to a sold out event in just two short years. Now as he goes for a threepeat, Daryl sat down to discuss the history and future of his successful brainchild.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>How did the idea of putting together AURA come about for you?</b><br />
I've been obsessed with music for a long time. I've been to alot of different festivals ranging from one day events in the area with less than 100 people, to Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN with 80,000+ people. The music festival industry has always excited me. I'm an active musician (keyboardist) playing in multiple bands in the area as well. The idea originally came to me after <b>Brother Bean</b>, a band I was running sound for at the time, hosted a yearly party coined "BB3" at <i>Rancho Relaxo</i>, a deep in the woods party house in Mico, FL back in 2008. Creating an event where regional, and up and coming bands could get a chance to showcase their skills, and where all of my friends could get together for a special experience was in the works. I asked Brother Bean to headline our first years festival, along with <b>Papadosio</b> and <b>The Malah</b>, and they happily accepted. We expected a turnout of 400 people, but after over 850 showed up, we realized that something special was on the horizon. And as they (you know... THEY!) say, the rest is history.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Where was the first AURA held?</b><br />
The first AURA was held at the Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville, Florida in January 2010. Midway through the first years festival, we quickly realized we had already outgrown that venue, and immediately following the end of the festival I began the search for our new home. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Who were the headliners the first year? Who has returned to play multiple times since then?</b><br />
Brother Bean, Papadosio, and The Malah headlined our first year. Papadosio, The Malah, Cope, Aquaphonics are just some of the repeat offenders that have become part of the AURA family. I'm personally really excited to have Brother Bean coming back this year after taking a two-year sabbatical to pursue things in their personal lives. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Tell me about the new festival site, Forever Florida, and why you choose it as the new home for AURA?</b><br />
Finding Forever Florida was an amazing day for me. After months of looking I finally found somewhere we could properly produce the event that I had always dreamed of. I happened to find the property while doing extensive research on properties. I wanted to find somewhere central to the state, while also keeping in mind the importance of nature, environment, and a feeling of seclusion from the world. AURA is known for its long days of live music, so I made sure we would be able to host the event with minor restrictions regarding noise ordinances. While we may not be able to have live music 24 hours a day, the 4,700 acres of protected land surrounding the festival site allow us to produce AURA without disturbing any of the surrounding population. Osceola County has been very generous by allowing us to bring our event to their area, and we do everything we can to give back to them. We heard a rumor or two of the convenience store seven miles from South of Forever Florida sold out of all their products midway through AURA this year. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>What kind of green or charitable efforts are associated with AURA?</b><br />
At AURA 2011, we recycled 120+ 40-gallon bags of bottles, cans, and other recyclable items. Our recycling program will return this year in full effect. Upon arriving at the festival, you will be given both trash bags and recycling bags. As an incentive you can redeem your properly sorted recycling items for gifts such as band merchandise, prizes, magazine subscriptions, and even tickets to other AURA Music Events shows. As far as charitys go, we work with a few different ones and are always open to hosting new ones!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Why the shift away from incorporating DJs into the festival this year?</b><br />
While we all love the DJ's, and lord knows we've had some amazing ones perform at the previous two festivals, we've decided to shift our focuses towards our live band lineup. We are sticking to the original plan for the festival to showcase the best up and coming acts in our little underground music scene. We have 30+ bands performing at the festival this upcoming year, both old and some new alike. What the future holds, I can't say, but for now that is where our priorities are focused.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>What are some new things AURA is doing this year?</b><br />
That’s a good question! My favorite addition this year is the <i>Campground Stage</i> that will be showcasing some of my favorite local acts from Florida. We've got bands like Ketchy Shuby, Fusik, The Resolvers, Nick Noyes, and many more who will be performing sets throughout the weekend on our new Campground Stage. </span></span></td> </tr>
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<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><img alt="cope banner" border="0" height="152" hspace="0" src="http://www.auramusicevents.com/assets/newsletter/mantras.jpg" vspace="0" width="550" /> <span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>How would you describe the music The Mantras are currently making and playing live? </b><br />
The music is a high-energy collaborative of funk-rock, electronica, metal, world and fusion that will shake your knees and rattle your toes.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>What are some of the techniques you have used to hone your improvisational skills?</b><br />
We are always trying to improve our ability to improv. The melodic side of the band – guitar, keys and bass – all have jazz degrees and strive to bring much of the ear training we received from that into The Mantras improvisation. We have a handful of exercises and games that we have developed over the years that we work on in rehearsal. The games have pretty strict rules and range from really simple to very difficult, but they all focus on the same thing – listening to each other. The better you listen the better you can react. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Give me a run-down of who is currently playing in the band now?</b><br />
On drums is Justin Loew, behind the keyboards and adding vocals is Justin W. Powell, bass and vocals come from Brian Tyndall, Brent Vaughn is our percussionist and also vocals, and I play guitar and sing as well. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>What are your thoughts on AURA as a gathering of Florida music fans supporting musicians from here and abroad? More importantly, how has the reception been for The Mantras when entering into the Florida music scene?</b><br />
We are newer to the scene down there, but have already had some great times in Florida. We just got done with Suwannee SpringFest and are about to do MagnoliaFest. Everyone we've met has been incredibly receptive to the music and wonderfully supportive. We are looking forward to getting down at Aura!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Besides other music sources, what influences The Mantra’s music, lyrics and philosophies?</b><br />
Our music is influenced by everything around us. Our lyrics range from being about events happening in our lives to universal consciousness and downright silliness! It is usually a positive and uplifting message. We strive to inspire and want the fans to leave the show feeling like anything is possible.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Describe the band’s writing process? Do you develop songs on the road or do it all when on breaks from touring? Do you have any plans for studio releases? </b><br />
We are always writing and developing songs. Most of the writing comes from when we break from touring, but the arranging and tweaking can go on for years before it gets "perfect". We now have the ability to make high quality multi-track recordings of our live shows available to the public. In 2011 we began compiling a large archive of these recordings via a new mobile tracking unit, lovingly named R2. Our sound engineer Matt Gordon set out to build this archive so that MantrasLive.net will be made available to the fans in early 2012. This site will allow fans to purchase every show recorded by the band. Copies of the night’s show are now available to fans in attendance for free. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>Do you have any charities or philanthropy you work with? If so, what do they do? </b><br />
Not directly, but we have done many benefit's for various charities like Toys For Tots and we have donated profits from shows and merchandise to Red Cross drives for tsunami and tornado relief. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><b>What should we look out for in The Mantra’s near future? </b><br />
We are going to be doing a lot more touring in the next year, combining forces with bands across the country. We also have our own festival here in Ferguson, North Carolina starting next summer called Mantrabash 2012. It will be a 3 night event with 2 stages and no overlapping sets. </span></span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: 10px;">Website: http://www.themantras.com/fr_home.cfm</span></li>
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<li>Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mantras/52714225226</li>
<li>YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3rU6hMhJpg</li>
<li>ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/themantras</li>
<li>Albums: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/TheMantras</li>
<li>Live Recordings: http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=collection%3ATheMantras&sort=-publicdate</li>
<li>Mantrabash 2012: http://www.mantrabash.com/</li>
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<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><img alt="cope banner" border="0" height="152" hspace="0" src="http://www.auramusicevents.com/assets/newsletter/cope.jpg" vspace="0" width="550" /> <span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">These Tampa-based harbor rock crusaders specialize in southern funk and island blues. Momentum has been the name of the game for the West Coast Florida crew following the release of their second studio installment See. Rigorous cross coast and Northward touring ventures has paid off with headlining slots at local festivals like Orange Blossom Jamboree this past May, and the upcoming Big Jammalamma. In addition to that they will share co-bills with The Heavy Pets in Atlanta and Tim Reynolds in Tampa this October. To cap off the big year, Cope will be featured at Bear Creek Music Festival and The Bond Fire Arts & Music Festival as contributing artists.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The success has not been in vain, and fans of the band rest easy knowing that the evolutionary progress that has defined the quartet is moving forward at an exponential speed. The already smooth live delivery of Dennis Stadelman (guitar, banjo, vocal), Kenny Stadelman (bass, vocals), Dave Gerulat (drums, vocals) and Juan Montero (saxophone, keys, vocal) grows tighter with each show.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">As the latest addition to the group, Montero's horn and ivory efforts have finally recessed into the total sound, and offer a texture that compliments and organically encourages new auditory destinations. Throw in some stellar new material in jam launch pads "What Goes Up" and "Bear With Me," and it’s evident that pieces are in play for the quartet. Cope will be filling gaps between festival appearances by doing shows from St. Petersburg to Jacksonville throughout the next three months.</span></span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: 10px;">Website: http://www.therealcope.com/COPE.html</span></li>
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<li>Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CopeMusic</li>
<li>MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/copelive</li>
<li>Albums: http://therealcope.com/COPE_-_Music.html</li>
<li>Live Recordings: http://therealcope.com/COPE_-_Live_Shows.html</li>
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<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The multitalented five-piece live electronic band from Rutherford, New Jersey is among a select few that have been chosen to transplant their sound down to St. Cloud. Assembled from various bands in the New York and Jersey area, the theme of keeping the crowd moving has been a cornerstone for the tri-state repping quintet. Not limited to the confines of a genre, the group balances a mix of funk and jazz to form a hybrid, high-energy sound that has gained them notoriety among fans in the North East.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">They have shared the stage with moe. and Conspirator. This past summer Jake Cinninger of Umphrey’s Mcgee provided some validation for Newton Crosby. He sat in with them at the Stone Pony for a take on Phantom of the Opera - cleverly dubbed PhantUM of the Opera. Jennifer Hartswick , famed horn player for the Trey Anastasio Band, also did a special sit in with them at Sullivan Hall in New York City.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> The tour side isn’t the only place the band is making strides. Chris Cartelli (guitar and vocals), Stephen Minn (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Paul Apicella (bass), Alizie Sisco (drums) and Eric Mitchell (keyboards and vocals) are currently writing and recording in the studio for an upcoming album release. According to them, what you can expect is “climatic peaking jams backed by breakbeats and thumping bass lines.”</span></span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: 10px;">Website: http://www.newtoncrosby.com/</span></li>
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<li>Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/newtoncrosby </li>
<li>MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/newtoncrosbynj </li>
<li>Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/newtoncrosby </li>
<li>Live Recordings: http://www.archive.org/details/NewtonCrosby </li>
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<tr> <td bgcolor="#eecee2"><h3>Cope On Tour</h3><ul><li>Friday, Oct. 14th, 2011 Skipper’s Smokehouse Tampa, FL w/ Tim Reynolds</li>
<li>Saturday, Oct. 15th, 2011 Big Jammalamma Festival Lakeland, FL<br />
w/ 3rd Stone, Legacy, FunkUs and more</li>
<li>Friday, Nov. 4th, 2011 Santa Maria St. Augustine, FL</li>
<li>Saturday, Nov. 5th, 2011 Skipper’s Smokehouse Tampa, FL w/ The Heavy Pets</li>
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<h3>The Mantras On Tour</h3><ul><li>Saturday, Oct. 15th, 2011 The Camel Richmond, VA </li>
<li>Thursday Oct. 20th, 2011 The Charleston Pour House Charleston, SC </li>
<li>Saturday, Oct. 22nd, 2011 MagnoliaFest Live Oak, FL <br />
w/ moe., Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Railroad Earth and more!</li>
<li>Saturday, Oct. 29th 2011 Lincoln Theatre Raleigh, NC</li>
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<h3>Newton Crosby On Tour</h3><ul><li>Friday, October 21st, 2011 Seaside Tavern Stamford, CT w/ Sushi Grade Panda</li>
<li>Saturday, November 19th, 2011 The Brass Lantern Reading, PA </li>
<li>Friday, November 25th, 2011 Katie Mac’s Mount Kisco, NY </li>
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</tbody></table><b><span style="font-size: small;">The Heavy Pets</span></b> are back in town! Despite grinding through an extensive East Coast tour the past two months, with stops at <b>The Bowery Ballroom</b> in New York City and <b>The Blockely</b> in Philadelphia, this weekend the boys are jumping in head first with a four day, multi-show run down the coast of Florida.<br />
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Things kick off today with a noon set for the <b>University of Miami</b> Patio Jams at the University Center Patio on the Coral Gables campus. After giving the Hurricane fans a self-proclaimed "banger", the Pets pack it up and head North to West Palm Beach for a return to their infamous Thursday night residency at <b>Roxy's Pub</b> on Clematis Street. Continuing a legacy of scorchers atop the 10@2 Saloon Stage, the shows starts at 10 PM and will push late into the night.<br />
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No rest for the ragers and the true to form hardest working band in South Florida takes the party to the Southernmost tip for another installment of their two-night run at <b>The Green Parrot Bar</b> in Key West. Friday offers up a "Soundcheck" set at 5 PM before the jam mavericks throw down two more late night sets in the Conch Republic. Saturday affords some down time in the tropical paradise before the jam-a-thon party blazes through two more sets at the historical and award winning dive bar. Both nights are slated to begin at 10 PM and are notorious for having a large presence of South Florida faithful that are ready to get down. <br />
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For those that have an insatiable appetite for all things Heavy Pets, the weekend closes off with a Sunday evening <b>Fury Sunset Sail</b> properly dubbed "Commotion of the Ocean." Tickets for the cruise include open bar with beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres. All aboard by 5:30 PM and the music goes until 8 PM. <br />
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After a three day break the guys do a mini-run to Savannah, Charleston and Jacksonville before coming back to <b>The Stage</b> in Miami for the highly anticipated album release party of their acoustic effort <i>Swim Out Past The Sun. </i><br />
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Nine sets, five shows, four days, one band. Welcome back guys and see you on the front lines! <br />
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<i>For more information about the tour, venues, tickets and albums please visit The Heavy Pet's website <a href="http://www.theheavypets.com/">here</a>. </i>Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-18094762441920592342011-10-11T19:41:00.002-04:002011-10-11T19:48:34.392-04:00Conspirator 2011.10.08 Culture Room Fort Lauderdale, FLReposted from <a href="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/">Brotherly Love Production</a>'s website. See the original story <a href="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/2011/10/10/conspirator-2011-10-08-culture-room-fort-laudedale-fl/">here</a>.<br />
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The rain was relentless in East Fort Lauderdale as the midnight hour approached. A line of lively youth wrapped around under a small overhang at the entrance of the <a href="http://www.cultureroom.net/" style="color: #c41919; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;">Culture Room</a>. Mostly an attempt to stay dry, but more importantly a last minute move of haste to get inside before the band came on stage. Hours previous the same venue played host to a metal show, and the double billing made for a level of uncertainty for when fans could find shelter from the storm inside the cozy two tiered room.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-8.jpg" style="color: #c41919; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Conspirator | Culture Room" class="size-large wp-image-499 aligncenter" height="208" src="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-8-1024x676.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Conspirator 8" width="400" /></a></div>Now <strong>Conspirator</strong>, a super-group comprised of Mark Brownstien (bass) and Aaron Magner (keys/synths) of The Disco Biscuits, Chris Michetti (guitar) of Raq and Mike Greenfield (drums) of Lotus, would take over and pump out an extended late night set of live electronica and l guitar-infused dub movements. As I patiently waited for a resolution to a press credential debacle, all four members walked by me. They were met with comments from the impatient que of fans and all smiled before hustling inside. The nontraditional approach of using the front door, and walking among the crowd, set the tone for a very intimate and relaxed vibe between the musicians and the audience of night owls.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-3.jpg" style="color: #c41919; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Conspirator | Culture Room " class="size-large wp-image-495 aligncenter" height="208" src="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-3-1024x676.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Conspirator 3" width="400" /></a></div>The venue was comfortably full and there was no indication that it was nearly 1 AM when the first notes of “So Much More” greased the wheels for what would be a nonstop two hour dance party. The Disco Biscuits electronic influence is noticeably present in the sound of the band, but without any of the traditional jam band improvisational techniques. The beats are from a more electronic purist realm, and the breaks come harder and faster. Classic song structures are nearly non-existent and a more sporadic sequencing of up-tempo, highly sampled, synthesizer lead instrumentals are the name of the game.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-14.jpg" style="color: #c41919; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Conspirator | Culture Room " class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-505" height="208" src="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-14-1024x676.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Conspirator 14" width="400" /></a></div>The set list weaves in and out of tracks that typically built up to a plateau for either Michetti to launch into a face melting guitar solo. If that didn’t happen then Magner would take over and construct a high-note synthesizer effect into breaking peak before the rhythm section bottomed out and blasted back into the original progression. The concept is nothing new, of course, but the execution and minor details such as Greenfield’s drum fills and Magner’s vocal samples are on point and very polished.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-5.jpg" style="color: #c41919; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Conspirator | Culture Room " class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-497" height="208" src="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-5-1024x676.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Conspirator 5" width="400" /></a></div>Fans of each of the three bands can still differentiate the sounds of the contributing members, but in a freshly amplified collective that aims to keep the energy through out the room and the dance party pulsing. To this effect, the war was won and both goals were achieved.Also noteworthy was how attentive the crowd was to what was happening on stage. Reactions to teases of familiar tracks, and jumps from deep grooves into something as silly as the infrastructure of a Backstreet Boys song, were all manifested by flailing arms and shouts for more.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-15.jpg" style="color: #c41919; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Conspirator | Culture Room" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-506" height="208" src="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-15-1024x676.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Conspirator 15" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Shedding all stereotypes and predisposed characteristics, I could not help but be inspired by the thought that the negative attributes – usually associated with the primary bands of certain members of Conspirator, were completely lost on this crowd. Maintaining some of their self-professed law abiding citizen demeanor, the band broke away from the stage at the 2:30 AM curfew. The attempt at hoodwinking didn’t last long.<br />
<a href="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-Setlist-e1318278830451.jpg" style="color: #c41919; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="" class="size-large wp-image-492 alignleft" height="300" src="http://brotherlyloveproductions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Conspirator-Setlist-e1318278830451-768x1024.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: left; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 7px; margin-top: 0px; max-width: 100%; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px;" title="Conspirator - Setlist" width="200" /></a>They came back and Brownstien thanked Greenfield for sitting for sitting in with the band the same way he had done eight years ago. With that they launched into one last extended monster jam with “Retrograde” before calling it quits for real. No where near ready for the night to end just yet, post-show parking lot shenanigans and early morning after parties kept the night rolling until the sun was coming up. Special thanks should be given to Matt and Destiny, the entire Brotherly Love Productions Krewe that came out in large numbers, and those that were generous enough to host both before and after the show.Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-64442274941599857622011-10-10T11:47:00.006-04:002011-10-14T08:54:38.155-04:00Soulive 2011.10.06 University of Miami Maurice Gusman Concert Hall Miami, FLMarked only by a slight drop in temperature, the Fall season in South Florida is made official when the music climate changes on the peninsula. The weeks before and after Bear Creek Music Festival are saturated by the best and brightest of the jazz, funk and fusion scenes starting and ending runs up and down the state. This year the groove gods brought us an decadent sample of things to come. New York-based <b>Soulive</b> came to the flagship academic institution of Magic City, the University of Miami, after a self-proclaimed "rager" in Chicago on the first of the month. The globe trotting power-funk trio continues on from here to Sedona, New York City and Boston.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soulive | Maurice Gusman Concert Hall </td></tr>
</tbody></table> The uber-plush Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, housed at the Frost School of Music, had an almost academic pre-lecture vibe before the show. The crowd of sleek suited-up socialites and casual funk enthusiasts made for an interesting, if not subdued, scene. That would quickly change. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eric Krasno of Soulive | Maurice Gusman Concert Hall </td></tr>
</tbody></table>A "Uncle Junior" opener came right out of it, both strong and tight sounding. They were playing for the music school figure heads and funk addicts alike. Heads were bobbing from the tops of seats, yet there was a general hesitation to attract too much attention in the seemingly cordial auditory expose. The energy coming off <b>Eric Krasno's</b> guitar had other thoughts, and it was contagiously spreading to a few adventurous souls. They moved to the aisles to dance on the fringes of the theater. That slowly built into a full on dance party in the floor section in front of the stage. Security did not seem to mind and that is how things remained for the duration of the show.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soulive | Maurice Gusman Concert Hall</td></tr>
</tbody></table>After a couple hoppin' originals - "Rudy's Way" and "Turn It Out," the Hammond B3 organ extraordinaire <b>Neal Evans</b> was given a chance to take the reigns for a series of Beatles covers from the band's 2011 release <i>Rubber Soulive</i>. Think Beatles porno funk executed better than you thought it could be done. A particularly reaching "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" ended the medley before dipping into Stevie Ray Vaughn's discography with "Lenny." A quick pause and it was back on track with originals. A hornless rendition of "Flurries" proceeded "El Ron," and a set closer of "Tuesday Night Squad" that allowed Krasno to flex his technical guitar tones to the max. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Soulive | Setlist for 2011.10.06 </td></tr>
</tbody></table>The crowd was visibly elated and vocalizing their praises. As quickly as they moved off the stage, the guys were back for an extended encore. <b>Alan Evans</b> broke the rhythm section down during "One In Seven" and launched into an explosive drum solo that left the crowd silent. As the band fed back into the outro, there was a heavy silence before a standing ovation for the funksters while they bowed out.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Following the show the Cheesehead Productions crew caught up with the band for an on-site interview. Check out our very own Travis Acker leading the discussion here: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.royalfamilyrecords.com/soulive">Soulive</a> is coming back to Florida for <a href="http://www.bearcreekmusicfestival.com/">Bear Creek Music Festival</a>, <a href="http://thebondfirefestival.com/dev/">The BondFire Arts & Music Festival</a> and <a href="http://www.jamcruise.com/2012/">JamCruise 10</a>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>High quality videos of the show courtesy of the good folks at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CHeeSeHeaDPRoDuCTioNS">Cheesehead Productions</a>. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Q8-Qx_uFJdE?fs=1" width="350"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2XLZTElabK4?fs=1" width="350"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/mCs0Kph2F_Y?fs=1" width="350"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DPWOOgZHdLo?fs=1" width="350"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EN_OFG5CPqw?fs=1" width="350"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DCi87TqXyw0?fs=1" width="350"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Lyp2cO2X13M?fs=1" width="350"></iframe></div>Adam E. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08971691564715503821noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7198778173137713489.post-70602843111856249482011-10-04T00:03:00.001-04:002011-10-04T00:05:06.989-04:00Preview of The 15th Annual MagnoliaFest 2011.10.20-2011.10.23 Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park Live Oak, FL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My preview reposted from the Aura Music Group, LLC Reverb Nation page found <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/c/fr5/label_34780?eid=L34780_10004798">here</a>.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lTbGHj9Sk4S153KdL265xV16TeEciWn4akMiKJ7e-u8Iortsum9pHBSfJPLmeXunD60vBk08HSv0RWqT4WrLEI0l3oBOvq1u-Vd_24brrv1dc48VNX0BFJR15DwP69TFZhLcMO7JYH0D/s1600/Picture+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lTbGHj9Sk4S153KdL265xV16TeEciWn4akMiKJ7e-u8Iortsum9pHBSfJPLmeXunD60vBk08HSv0RWqT4WrLEI0l3oBOvq1u-Vd_24brrv1dc48VNX0BFJR15DwP69TFZhLcMO7JYH0D/s400/Picture+1.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #dde7f3; color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px;"></span></div><div align="left"><div align="justify" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">The summer festival season may be coming to an end, but there is one hideout that does not abide by the rules of seasonal music shakedowns. For the <b>Spirit of Suwannee Music Park</b>, things are just kicking off with Blackwater Music Festival having gone off without a hitch two weeks ago, and now the quinceanera of Magnolia Music & Events’ sister festival to Springfest coming the third weekend in October. <b>The 15<sup>th</sup> Annual MagnoliaFest</b> has organically grown a reputation for highlighting some of the best folk, bluegrass and twangy rock groups on the circuit by incorporating them into environ built to facilitate an inclusive festival experience while balancing the rugged natural appeal of Northern Florida’s beautiful terrain.</span></div><div align="justify" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br type="_moz" /></span></div><div align="justify" style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px;"></div><div style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Strategically located half way between Jacksonville and Tallahassee, Live Oak is a remote town with easy access from every direction on the compass. Modestly boasting a superb facility designed as a premiere music venue, The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park sits on 580 wooded acres along the Suwannee River. The setting provides for extensive camping, fishing, canoeing, swimming and 12 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. Cabins for rent, retrofitted RV plug-ins, a general store, a hammock cluster and golf cart rentals are other amenities you might not find at your run of the mill festival. All of this and more are reasons to make the trek, but the lineup this year is noteworthy to say the least.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px;">Four days of some of non-stop wholesome rock and bluegrass kicks off Thursday with the legendary <b>Col. Bruce Hampton</b> teaming up with the <b>Pharaoh Gummit,</b> and then<b>The 7 Walkers</b> properly warming up the Amphitheater stage. Friday and Saturday offer up more eclectic headlining slots featuring newgrass Jersey boys <b>Railroad Earth</b>, country folk rocker <b>Lucinda Williams</b>, a collab with <b>Travelin’ McCourys</b> and loop prodigy <b>Keller Williams</b>, a reunited super-group with <b>Bela Fleck and the Flecktones</b>, and two nights with the stellar upstate New York jam-quintet <b>moe.</b>.</span><br />
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<div align="justify" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Each night also features a super-jam segment with a rotating cast of festival performers. This will be an obvious highlight and unique experience as the makeshift ensembles push the creative borders to create live art on stage. Although appearing top-heavy, the balance is there with a series of string bands in the vein of <b>Cornmeal</b>, <b>Infamous Krewe</b> (The Infamous String Dusters and Toubab Krewe collaboration), <b>Honey Island Swamp Band</b> and <b>The Lee Boys</b> playing throughout the day on the four different stages.</span></div><div align="justify" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px;"></div><br />
<div align="justify" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Add in folky solo artists – Nikki Talley, Whetherman, Grayson Capps and Jim Lauderdale; familial dynamic duos – The Corbitt Brothers and The Mosier Brothers; and breaking outfits – Thomas Wynn & The Believers, Sloppy Joe, Pepper Drive and Galen Kiper Project, and the sum of the parts equal a fantastic weekend of foot stomping and top notch musicianship in one of the best places to be in the country this time of year.</span></div><div align="justify" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"></div><div style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px;"></div><br />
<div align="justify" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Rounding out the jam-packed weekend, Sunday is an early afternoon-to-early evening double dose of weekend performers before ending with a set by New York’s infamous Americana crew <b>Donna the Buffalo</b>. If vacation is the name of your game, don’t miss the chance to take advantage of continuous perks like afternoon yoga with Brenda Star Walker, a drum camp and bon fire hosted by Paralounge volunteers, and setting up your tent around Rees Lake. In a foreign attempt to accommodate festival-goer schedules, tickets for the weekend come in the form of a 4-day camping pass, Saturday/Sunday two-day pass or individual day passes. For more information on all of this go to the festival website at</span><a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/c/fan_reach/pt?eid=L34780_10004798__lnk1003&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.magnoliafest.com" style="color: rgb(68, 96, 187) !important;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">www.magnoliafest.com.</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></div><div style="color: #2b355b; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 11px;"></div><br />
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