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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?
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You definitely don't want to miss the best 4th of July party this year. Rothbury Music Festival brings together a community entrenched in music, art and the environment. Lounge by the lake during day and dance deep into the night. Experience the magic of the Sherwood Forest with its extravagant light display, surprise performances and parties in the depths of the forest. More than 70 artists including The Dead, String Cheese Incident, Willie Nelson & Family and the Black Crowes will perform full sets... or more... on one of four stages over this multi-day festival. Rothbury... Changing the way you festival. Visit Rothburyfestival.com.
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SHOWS
SHOW REVIEWS & UPCOMING TOURS |
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
OUR CHOICE FOR WHAT'S NEXT |
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ARTICLES
ARTIST INTERVIEWS & STORIES |
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CONTESTS
YOU GOTTA BE IN IT TO WIN IT! |
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Ha Ha Tonka
 Age often has nothin' to do with wisdom. Ha Ha Tonka seem wise beyond their years. With feet to the fire and one blind eye, they divine rough, chunky truths on their sophomore album, Novel Sounds of the Nouveau South (out June 16 on Bloodshot), letting churchy harmonies and bad boy rock attitude commingle around the holy water they've collected. Ha Ha Tonka take the rudimentary things of great roots music – the full bodied feel of The Band, a splash of Tom Petty's widescreen storytelling, the graceful arcs of Wilco – and inject them with young man hunger and back-to-basics bar band aesthetics. That they meld such a pleasurably earthy sound to a record inspired by a piece of classic Ozark literature, Harold Bell Wright's The Shepherd of the Hills, written in 1907 is even more impressive. Ha Ha Tonka elevates the level of discourse while keeping an essential air guitar sparking, speaker-rattling, untamed quality fully intact. That they also offer up their hearts right at the end of their sleeves just seals the deal. Give them a listen on MySpace. |
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TOMS
 Most children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play, doing chores or just getting around, these children are at risk. TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: For every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. One for One. www.tomsshoes.com |
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PHISH!
Keep in tune with up to the minute Phish updates on our Summer Tour page via twitter and twitpics.
Check it out! |
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Pretty Lights:
More Important Than Jordan
 A meteoric rise of epic proportions, JamBase hunts down Pretty Lights visionary Derek Vincent Smith to chop it up about just how this phenomenon has reached such a fevered pitch. From his humble roots and free albums all the way to the Bowery and Bonnaroo, catch this shooting star... More |
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| Meat Puppets: Out Of The Weeds |
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An influence on everyone from Nirvana to moe. to Pavement has a fresh spark and stunning new album. Cris Kirkwood talks family, jail, drugs, Garcia, Lesh, Cobain and more... More |
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JamBase catches up with one of the biggest breakout stars of 2008 to find out how fame has affected the intimate sounds of sorrow. Get a glimpse of what's next for Bon Iver... More |
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Billboard presents Music on the Move
ARE YOU READY TO EXPERIENCE MUSIC LIKE NEVER BEFORE? BE PART OF MUSIC ON THE MOVE. Billboard.com and AT&T are looking for talented recruits to capture the most memorable live music moments from across the country. The moment can be anything you want - just as long as it's music. It could be awesome street performers, local bands, your favorite summer concert - the opportunities are endless! Enter the Contest Now! |
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People Really Do Win Contests!
Fleetwood Mac Tour Ticket Giveaway
"THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
The show was great!!! And you sent this to me one day before my birthday!!! :)" - Dane P.
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Just a quick note to say thank you for the tickets I won for last Sunday's show in San Diego. It was fabulous, my wife and I had a great time.
Thanks for a memorable nite."
- Robert & Vivian M.
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