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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.
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It’s not too late for a summer retreat! Next weekend brings the highly anticipated Mile High Music Festival near Denver. Mile High Music Festival features 50 bands on 5 stages including, Widespread Panic, TOOL, Thievery Corporation, Ben Harper & Relentless7, Gov’t Mule, John Butler, G. Love & Special Sauce, Gogol Bordello, Devotchka, Incubus, The Black Keys, Ani DiFranco, Galactic, Gomez, Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, The Wailers, Railroad Earth, and more! Music starts at 11:15am both days and continues till 2am Saturday and 12:30am Sunday for two jam-packed days of great live music. Visit MileHighMusicFestival.com
for details.
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SHOW REVIEWS & UPCOMING TOURS |
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OUR CHOICE FOR WHAT'S NEXT |
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CONTESTS
YOU GOTTA BE IN IT TO WIN IT! |
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Megafaun
 Comfortingly inviting yet inquisitively alien, Durham, NC's Megafaun pull off the tough trick of being instantly appealing while pulling plush rabbits out of their hat. "We have an all-inclusive, listener-sensitive, tradition-hungry, innovative and genuine practice of improvisation," says drummer Joe Westerlund. Having collaborated with Akron/Family and Justin Vernon, Megafaun fully blossoms on their sophomore album, Gather, Form & Fly (out July 21 on Hometapes), a tour de force of switched-on, no borders music that you can do strange, happy animals dances to. Citing influences as diverse as The Band and Anthony Braxton, multi-instrumentalist Brad Cook says, "We are attracted to people who are always searching and always honest. That's the core aesthetic we are drawn to." Capable of exploratory wildness, Megafaun also sculpts fabulously lingering ditties (Gather's "The Fade" is a perfect summer single), and like kindred ancestors MMJ and The Slip there's an underlying certainty that all things are possible in this band. Give them a listen on MySpace. |
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ETERNAL MOONWALK
 What can we say? Moonwalking is just plain fun. Eternal Moonwalk is a tribute to the king of pop himself, Michael Jackson, who invented one of coolest dances ever. Why do we like it? Because you can upload 10 second videos of yourself moonwalking, and share them with your friends! Don't know how to moonwalk? They'll even show ya. www.eternalmoonwalk.com |
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Omar Rodriguez Lopez: Genius Set Free
 There will come a time, many many years from now, long after the dust has settled, when we look back at this point in music's vast history, and Omar Rodriguez Lopez will be left standing. There will be others for sure – luminaries like Jack White, Prince, Trent Reznor, Eddie Vedder, OutKast, obviously Radiohead, probably Trey, Jim James, Jeff Tweedy, perhaps Patterson Hood and certainly many more, but none are as prolific as Omar… More |
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| Emmitt and Nershi: Taking A Step Back |
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We get the scoop on Emmitt-Nershi Band's upcoming album and tour. Come along as we learn of their humble roots and get fresh insight about the future of both Salmon and SCI...More |
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| mewithoutYou: Let It Go |
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We talk with Aaron and Michael Weiss about their stirring new album, mistaken "freegan" press perceptions, struggling with attachments, and digging into the big questions... More |
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Liberate Music and Arts Festival!
JamBase is pleased to give away
a pair of tickets to the
LIBERATE MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL August 21-22, 2009
Presented by Eclectic Music Productions!
With 20+ live bands and electronic music until sunrise, 2 nights of free camping, yoga, healing arts, Liberate children’s tent, bonfires, fire dancers, Artists Market, art demonstrations, organic food and local beer, Eco and Nutrition Workshops, nature trails, and a whole lot more! Enter the Contest Now! |
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People Really Do Win Contests!
Xavier Rudd at the House of Blues
"Hey thanks Jambase - the show was great. I had seen Xavier a few years back, but I liked the addition of the drummer and bassist. Had a great time. Thanks again."
- Michael G.
Rothbury 2009 VIP Giveaway!
"You guys and everyone at JamBase totally rock and will hold a very special place in my heart forever!!!!! I can't thank you enough and will make sure I take full advantage of this wonderful gift you have given to me and my buddy!!!!! Peace!"
- Dean P.
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