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Come Share in Live Music!
2009 has been a truly stunning year for new, exciting, quality music. Changes in the ways music is distributed and consumed have sparked a creative explosion where the real challenge is getting to it all. Autumn looks to continue this trend, with Phish's Festival 8, Umphrey's McGee's interactive (S2) experiment, a bold new album from The Flaming Lips, and much more. And while you keep tabs on well-loved acts, we encourage you to explore the emerging edge of tomorrow's talent we're spotlighting on JamBase, including the delicious reggae of SOJA, the bred-in-the-bone rock of the Sam Roberts Band, the emotionally resonant sounds of Bon Iver & Megafaun. There is SO much to be excited about in music today and we delight in sharing our discoveries with you (and hearing about what's rocking yo' world, too!). 0 Comments :: Permalink :: Fri 10/16/2009 3:16 PM
Serving Up Scoops of Goodness!
The friction between innovation and tradition, the established and the emerging, makes for exciting music and JamBase is always keen to catch all the sparks we can. We keep our ears tuned into the newest, coolest sounds coming down the pike, but we also try to honor the foundations of modern music. So, while we're delighted to hip you to the Dirty Projectors, we also pull up a chair with folk icons like Ramblin' Jack Elliott and instrumental jazz-rock pioneers Tortoise. We're out there covering every mile of Phish's triumphant return, but we also honor the quartet's ancestors like AC/DC and Rush. JamBase is fiercely dedicated to unearthing and chronicling the best music ever, regardless of time period or genre. Grounded in the live experience, we scoop up all the good stuff we can find and we're awful glad you're around to share it with us. 0 Comments :: Permalink :: Fri 9/18/2009 5:49 PM
The Sun is Shining!
"The sun is shining, the weather is sweet/ Make you wanna move your dancin feet." Bob Marleys pronouncement encapsulates the dog days of summer, where music fests abound. Just recently weve chronicled the inaugural Wanderlust Festival and Lollapalooza, as well as Phish's celebrated runs at The Gorge and Red Rocks (keep track of our uber-coverage at jambase.com/phish), all of these events highlighted by the epic surroundings and wide open skies.

When we move past walls and roofs, eyes turned skyward for perhaps the first time in ages, we may find ourselves opened up to newness and ready to re-embrace old loves; lungs swelling, toes sinking in the grass, touching earth and able to sing anew. Enjoy what remains of the season, and well be out there capturing as much of it as we can! 0 Comments :: Permalink :: Fri 8/14/2009 11:44 AM
I Fest Therefore I Am
Bonnaroo and Rothbury are behind us (and documented in bright colors and spirited prose on JamBase!) but there's still a lot of sunshine, long days and great music set to unfold this summer.

While marquee festivals present jaw-dropping assemblages smaller fests can't begin to approach, more intimate gatherings often bring with them a sincere passion and winning vibe that the big events can't reproduce. One of our driving inspirations at JamBase is presenting music lovers with the tools and info they need, and at the top of our homepage is a small button labeled "Festivals". Give it a click and you'll discover hundreds of cool options, many of them situated in some of the most beautiful, unique settings America has to offer. And there's nothing like a road trip into the fabulous unknown, eh?

Right around the corner there's the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Fest in central New York (7/16-7/19) or that same weekend the Summer Music Festival at Roseberry in Idaho or Targhee Fest in Wyoming. In August you might hit Summer Meltdown (8/13 – 8/16) near Seattle or the electronica rich Nelson Ledges Summerdance (8/28 – 8/30) in Ohio. Point is, much as we love you spending your computer time with us, there's a world of sounds and experiences out there and we're happy to keep you up to speed.

July 2009 Newsletter 0 Comments :: Permalink :: Wed 7/15/2009 11:25 AM
"Go See Live Music!"
There's no denying the buzz in live music circles as Phish returns to summer stages (be sure to keep an eye on our Phish Tour Page for live setlists, pics, reviews and more, as well as our new Bonnaroo Page to connect with the fest action). Besides their own sweet reemergence, Phish have folks watching setlists and jabbering about live music in general. There is a concert loving community that goes beyond any one group, any one scene, any one festival, and Phish are themselves the children of this subculture, which readily weathers the muck of rainy fields and slick amphitheatres to revel in the unfolding moment.

JamBase's slogan - "Go See Live Music!" - is a succinct bit of philosophical incitement. We believe live music, in all its myriad permutations, can affect people's lives in a very positive way. There's an openness to chance and a focus on the "now" at shows that doesn't happen in our living room. As one of the pillars of our scene stands tall again, it's also primetime to appreciate live music in broader ways. Time to discover a new band or two. Time to put away our phones and listen to what the players are playing while sharing fellowship with likeminded strangers.

We'll keep sharing as much of the good stuff as we can find. Now you go out and get your hand stamped and maybe buy the drummer a beer, alright?

June 2009 Newsletter 0 Comments :: Permalink :: Mon 6/15/2009 11:01 AM
Never Miss A Show!
We know that in these busy times it's hard to keep track of all your favorite acts and all the shows you want to see. This is why we created JamBase. Track your favorite artists to get an email alert whenever a show is added in your town. Save shows to your My JamBase Calendar and get a reminder a few days beforehand. Download our critically acclaimed iPhone App so you can be sure to never miss another show when you're on the go. See? Problem solved!

We also know that you can't be everywhere, so for all the shows you just couldn't make, we've got your back with a constant stream of live music coverage. We have setlists and photos from every stop on the recent Dead tour, a rundown on what went happened in New Orleans for JazzFest and a great review of Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday Celebration at MSG in New York. On top of all that we've recently caught up with Widespread Panic, Dr. Dog, Band Of Horses, John McLaughlin and Chick Corea, and Railroad Earth.

Whatever your live music needs may be, JamBase has got you covered.

May 2009 Newsletter 0 Comments :: Permalink :: Fri 5/15/2009 10:58 AM
April Showers Us With Concerts!
The end of April means many things. First it means we’re trading our jackets for t-shirts, but even more than that, it means Spring Tours are underway and festival season is ramping up.

We’re currently enjoying the first Dead Tour in five years, and we’ve got more coverage than anyone, including next-day pics of every stop on the tour by legendary photographer Jay Blakesberg.

This time of year also means New Orleans’ Jazz Fest and California’s Coachella, and we’ll have reviews and pics pouring in soon.

April is also when we celebrate Earth Day. From April 17-19 the Green Apple Festival will be hosting events all over the country culminating with lots of music, which is FREE if you volunteer. More info on how to volunteer and details on concerts at greenapplefestival.com. Yup, spring is about re-birth. From The Dead rising again to the leaves on the trees to bare feet at festivals to all the green we love so much, it’s time to stop and smell the flowers. And don’t forget to do your part to keep it green, because really, everyday is Earth Day. 0 Comments :: Permalink :: Wed 4/15/2009 10:55 AM

Happy Birthday to Us!
A decade can be a lifetime. It is for JamBase, as it was 10 years ago this week that our founders had the foresight and motivation to register this very website name which we reside at today. Thank you for sharing this decade with us, and we look forward to being with you for many more to come.

Five years is also a long time. So long that you might start to forget certain things. What Phish did just a few days ago in Hampton was special. They reminded us of their greatness and maybe even helped us see our own. From song selection to set length to transcendent moments, Phish kept us on our toes and they brought us back together. While our roots may have risen from phertile ground, it’s not all Phish around these parts, we’re also passionate about digging up new sounds, and that’s why we go to the annual SXSW (South by Southwest) conference in Austin, TX. We’ll be down there listening for that next special rock band, and if you happen to be in Austin, we’re throwing a party on Saturday March 21 with our friends from Press Here, Domino Publishing and Entertainment Weekly. We’ve got Dirty Projectors headlining and it all goes down at the French Legation Museum, come on by and say hello. 0 Comments :: Permalink :: Fri 3/20/2009 10:53 AM
When it hits you feel no pain
Money is tight and jobs are scarce, but there is one thing you don’t have to worry about: Music. Just as we may need it most, there’s an endless supply of amazing music out there, so much in fact we will only ever hear a fraction. Every door you open leads to ten more, all you have to do is let it in. We are constantly reminded of this by the plethora of CDs, MySpace pages and download links we receive, it comes at such a rate that it’s impossible to keep up; another reminder of just how much is out there. But for live music junkies like us, this fact doesn’t come without its own set of problems. How do I afford Phish and Dead tickets this summer? How do I even get Phish tickets? How do I keep up with all the new bands? First thing you want to do is make sure you’re tracking the artists you know you want to see with MyJamBase. Next you want to utilize our JamBase iPhone App (which was recently featured in Rolling Stone’s “Best Music Apps”). But what you really want to do is use these tools to get out and see some music. Not only will you feel better, you’ll be helping the economy! 0 Comments :: Permalink :: Fri 2/13/2009 10:51 AM
Support the JamBase Merch Store

Do you love JamBase? Wish there was more you could do to spread the word?


Well, look no further! We are pleased to announce that we've recently launched our new JamBase merchandise store. We are excited to continue adding more designs and rolling out more sweet JamBase gear for you to sport while rocking out at your favorite shows!


See you at the show!

JamBase 1 Comment :: Permalink :: Mon 1/26/2009 9:56 AM
Go See Live Music Together!
As we all know, live music is best experienced when shared with friends & loved ones.


JamBase has always been about getting you to the show, be it by searching your city, tracking your favorite bands and receiving new show alerts, or connecting with friends for recommendations.


Today we're excited to announce a new feature that will hopefully make your musical life a lot easier to coordinate with friends.


When you're logged in to My JamBase and searching for music, you'll see a small orange friend icon next to any event that one of your friends has in their calendar. Simply click the friend icon and an informative bubble will pop-up, revealing which of your friends have saved the show to their calendar.


You can then save the show to your calendar to let other friends know and Go See Live Music together!


Give it a whirl and let us know what you think!

Yours in live music,
JamBase

2 Comments :: Permalink :: Wed 11/12/2008 4:13 PM
Winners of the Phish "Name That Jam" contest
Please join us in congratulating the winners of the Phish "Name That Jam" contest from last month.  It was a huge success with 930 entries!

As a reminder, we asked JamBase fans to come up with a creative name for the 5 minutes jam between Down With Disease and Mike's Song from the newly released Walnut Creek DVD.

Our grand prize winner is spauldazzio whose entry was "DWD > My(nd) Left Walnut Jam > Mike's"

The runners up are:

wagsincarolina with "Traveling along the E.A.C (Eastern Australian Current)"

and

natey with "The Cumulonimbus Culmination"

Thanks to everyone for contributing! 




1 Comment :: Permalink :: Thu 8/28/2008 12:43 PM
Import your favorite artists from last.fm!
You know the old saying, "you gotta be in it to win it?"  Well that saying holds true even when it comes to tracking your favorite artists on JamBase.

The more favorite artists you add, the more information WE will give YOU about them. And when you sign up for our New Local Show Alerts, we will e-mail you whenever one of your favorite artsts adds a new show in your local area.

The good news is that we just made it easier for you.  Now you can import your favorite artists from your last.fm account!  Simply input your last.fm user name, click import and be on your way to GO SEE LIVE MUSIC!


0 Comments :: Permalink :: Wed 6/25/2008 11:38 AM
Rothbury to Break World Record
GreenBase is reporting a great story on Rothbury's incredible effort to break a Guiness Record for largest canned food structure via a food drive.

Check out the entire story here!
0 Comments :: Permalink :: Tue 5/20/2008 9:15 AM
The Greening of Festivals
Straight from GreenBase, our blog that focuses on the intersection of music and climate change, is this great piece on the greening of festivals.

The article, from the student newspaper of Emory University, touches on key aspects including the impact of fan travel, the difficulty of making any event truly green in a non-green society, and the importance of not being too earnest.

Read the full post here!

You can also subscribe to GreenBase's RSS feed and get the latest news delivered straight to your RSS reader.

Enjoy!
0 Comments :: Permalink :: Fri 5/2/2008 11:57 AM
We're Hiring!
Love JamBase? Got mad skills?

We're looking for a few good people who can relate to good music and what we're trying to accomplish: connecting music fans everywhere with the music they love. 

We currently have openings for a .NET Web Developer, a part time UI Designer and summer internss!

If you have any questions you can email us at the address provided or post here.  Good luck!


1 Comment :: Permalink :: Wed 4/30/2008 1:15 PM
"Three I'm dying to see in 2008" Winner!
Congratulations to Carini83 for winning our "Three I'm dying to see in 2008" contest!

Carini83 will receive his new digital camera in the mail shortly...we hope that he will take lots of music-related photos and share them with all of you on JamBase.

We know that he's not the only fan on this site who hopes that they'll get to see Phish in 2008 (or ever again).

Thanks to everyone who participated.  Stay tuned for more fun contests!
0 Comments :: Permalink :: Fri 3/28/2008 12:44 PM
Follow us on Twitter & Facebook
JamBase is now on Twitter!  Everyone's favorite concert information resource can be tracked on everyone's new favorite communication tool.

Just go to http://twitter.com/jambase and "Follow" us and you'll be alerted whenever we publish a new article.

Of course you can also subscribe to our articles RSS feed at http://feeds.feedburner.com/jambase

You can also show your love for JamBase and meet some other concert-crazed folks by becoming a "fan" on Facebook or a "friend" on My Space.  Check 'em out!

Enjoy!
JamBase 1 Comment :: Permalink :: Mon 3/17/2008 4:16 PM
Widgets, Alerts and Search…Oh My!
What's up, JamBasers?  We're all a little goofy over here because tonight we pushed a new site release that includes all sorts of goodies.

Are you sitting down?

First, we would like to introduce a great JamBase Widget that you can add to your blogs, MySpace, Facebook, Friendster, Orkut, Bebo…well, you get the idea.  This is a Web 2.0 widget that shows people visiting your blog or social networking sites when your favorite bands are coming to town.  They can choose what city they want to see, depending on where they are located or where they are going.  The hope is that your friends will discover new shows via your widget.  It's really easy to create and share, too.  All you need to do is go to your account page and click on "My Widgets!" to get cracking.   Enjoy!

The next thing we're fist-pumping about is New Local Show Alerts for your Favorite Artists.  From now on, when one of your favorite artists adds a new date in your local area, we will send an e-mail to you to let you know!  No more scouring the web and the local papers.  JamBase will deliver the dates right to you.

How do we know your favorite artists?   Well…it's pretty simple.  Go to your MyJamBase account and add them!  Or we can also scan your iTunes library and automatically add them for you based on what you're listening to.

Please note that you will automatically be subscribed to these alerts if you are a current newsletter subscriber.  If you want to opt-in or you want to check on your subscriptions, visit your Account Info page.  Just one click of a check-box and you can be the first to know about a show coming to town!

Last, but definitely not least, we have made many amazing improvements to our search functionality.  Poke around…you'll see what we're talking about.

In addition to these major features, we've also made some smaller improvements and fixed some pesky bugs.  You'll see some new options in your Journal editor, receive an automated notification if someone comments on your Journal post and now can send a private message to anyone on the site.

We really are so excited to offer all of these new features to you and we hope you'll enjoy using them.  Please feel free to post here (or private message us) to let us know your thoughts!

Peace!
JamBase

1 Comment :: Permalink :: Wed 3/5/2008 8:53 PM
JamBase 2008 Survey

Here at JamBase, we know that everything is a work in progress. So, we'd love to hear what you all are thinking about your experiences on the site and how we can make improvements.

So, if you find yourself with a few extra minutes, we’d be psyched if you would take the JamBase 2008 Survey!

One lucky entrant will win a gift card so remember…you gotta be in it to win it!

4 Comments :: Permalink :: Tue 2/26/2008 10:55 AM
Who are you dying to see in 2008?
It's only the 38th day of the year and we've already seen the unlikely reunion of (most of) the remaining members of the Grateful Dead. 2008 is going to be a big year for live music...we can feel it in our bones!

So, who would YOU like to see in 2008? Tell us the top 3 artists that you are dying to see...write about them in your JamBase Journal and we will feature many of your answers here on the Community Page.

Everyone who writes a Journal entry on this topic, between now and February 29th, will be entered into a drawing to win a digital camera.

Here are our answers from JamBase HQ:

Terri (VP of Sales)
1. Vampire Weekend
2. The Mars Volta
3. Beck

Mason (Lead Engineer)
1. Yeasayer
2. Akron/Family
3. Iron & Wine
More here...

Kayceman (Editor in Chief)
1. Radiohead
2. The Mars Volta
3. Yeasayer

Dave (CEO)
1. Magnetic Fields
2. Neil Young (solo acoustic in a show box if possible)
3. M.I.A

Matt (Sales & Marketing Coordinator)
1. Radiohead
2. LCD Soundsystem
3. REM

Leah (Accounting Manager)
1. Super Furry Animals
2. Autechre
3. Efterklang

Randi (Community Marketing Manager)
1. Phish
2. Prince
3. Tom Waits

Sarah (Web Producer and Designer)
1. Simian Mobile Disco
2. The Teenagers
3. The Presets
More here...

Dennis (Associate Editor)
1. The Mars Volta
2. Prince
3. Efterklang

Patty (Information Coordinator)
1. Radiohead
2. Battles
3. Built to Spill

Julie (Director of Business Development)
1. Jack Johnson
2. Matchbox 20
3. Dido

Andrew (Information Minister)
1. The Slip
2. Phish
3. Arcade Fire

Andy (Founder & President)
1. The Rebirth Brass Band
2. The Polyphonic Spree
3. Ben Kweller

Geoff (Sales Manager)
1. The Pogues
2. REM
3. Steve Earle

Tanner (Sales Associate)
1. Radiohead
2. My Morning Jacket
3. Tom Waits

Alex (Intern)
1. Phish
2. Led Zeppelin
3. Radiohead

Matty (Intern)
1. MO2
2. Justice
3. Conspirator

Eli (Intern)
1. the Anti-Pop Consortium
2. Willy Mason
3. Ben Folds

Matt (Intern)
1. Beck
2. Primus
3. Jayhawks

Jennifer (Executive Assistant)
1. Joan Armatrading
2. Morgan Heritage
3. RatDog




















6 Comments :: Permalink :: Thu 2/7/2008 1:23 PM
Welcome to the JamBase Journal!
What's up live music lovers? How you feeeeeeeeeeelin?

It's with much excitement that we welcome you to the JamBase Community Page and the JamBase Journal. This has been in the works for a while and we're thrilled to see it come to fruition.

We'll be using the JamBase Journal to make announcements about new site features, special community initiatives and contests, JamBase news and other assorted musings. Make sure you check back often so you don't miss anything. Or better yet, click on the RSS feed icon and subscribe to all of our posts!

You'll note that as of today, your My JamBase blogs have been renamed Journals. And effective immediately, we are going to be featuring fan journals on this page each and every day. We highly encourage all of you to use this awesome feature and to share your thoughts about all things music-related with the rest of this awesome community. The more you write, the higher your odds are of being featured!

That's about all for now but sit tight people...because this is just the beginning of a bunch of new community features and enhancements that are going to be coming your way.

Enjoy!
JamBase

p.s. Go See Live Music!

1 Comment :: Permalink :: Mon 2/4/2008 3:42 PM