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"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!
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Billboard has teamed up with Photo District News (PDN) to host the Ultimate Music Moment photo contest! Show us the crowds! Show us the artists! Were looking for the best music moments and scenes through YOUR lens. The photo contest is for music lovers and photographers alike - you can enter as an amateur or professional.
Winners will be judged by a panel of music and photo industry experts. First place prizes will be awarded to one lucky winner in each of the following categories: Performances, Crowds and Artist Portraits. Plus, a Fans Favorite category where the fans can get in on the action by voting for their favorite shot!
Give us your best shot to win big!
For more info and to enter go to: billboardphotocontest.com
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THE DEAD WEATHER
Jack White and Co. prove they can do no wrong with the intoxicating bluesy sound of The Dead Weather. See em live before Jack moves onto a new project. |
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THE FLAMING LIPS
Whether youve seen the spectacle one time or ten, The Flaming Lips always serve up a show that will tantalize all your senses.
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The Low Anthem
 "To Ohio" is one of the saddest, most beautiful songs you will hear all year. The second track on The Low Anthems incredible album Oh My God, Charlie Darwin (originally self-released in 2008 and re-released June 9, 2009 on Nonesuch); its the story of a man who "lost my love before her time... on the way to Ohio... Every new love is just a shadow... on the way to Ohio." Sung with the slow, hushed weight of death, the words are carried to our ears on angel wings of restrained chamber folk orchestration (in addition to regular fare the trio utilizes a restored WWI pump organ, banjo, clarinet, trombone, harmonica, crotales and much more). Only a band since 2006, the depth of songwriting and ability to cross the dusty Americana landscape from such burdened acoustic folk songs like "To Ohio" to country barnburners, delicate three-part harmonies dripping with reverb, a Tom Waits cover, and soul-saving gospel without loosing continuity makes The Low Anthem worthy of all the hype they are sure to receive. |
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 Tell your senators to pass a strong climate and energy bill now!
In June the House of Representatives passed a landmark bill to reduce global warming pollution, build a clean energy economy and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Now it is up to the Senate to strengthen and pass a similar bill. Urge your senators to support strong climate and energy legislation. Learn more about this issue.
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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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Assembly of Dust: Required Listening
 For their third album, Some Assembly Required, AoD feature an all star lineup of dream guests including Mike Gordon, Al Schnier, Béla Fleck, Alison Krauss, Keller Williams, John Scofield and more. We find out how bandleader Reid Genauer made it all work... More |
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| Patterson Hood: Murder & The Family Man |
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As the Drive-By Truckers frontman delivers a solo album that spans 15 years he speaks with JamBases Editor to discuss everything from his difficult childhood to being a father... More |
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| Bill Kreutzmann: Pushing Forward |
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Grateful Dead drummer and BK3 leader talks about Dead tribute bands, political causes, The Deads future, and answers the age old question: "What Would Jerry Do?"... More |
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Matisyahu Ticket and Album Giveaway!
JamBase is excited about Matisyahus new album,
LIGHT In celebration of the release were giving away five (5) copies of Light plus a pair of tickets to your choice of headlining show on Matisyahus soon to be announced fall tour. There will also be one (1) grand prize package winner of 27 unique silk-screen posters by Hero Design Studio from Matisyahus Fall 2008 tour. More info on the new record and posters below. Enter the Contest Now! |
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People Really Do Win Contests!
"I was reading the offical rules and it said something about sending a reply to confirm that I will be attending the show, and I will be. Thank you guys so much, I cant tell you how much I enjoy using your website, I visit at least once a day. What you guys are doing for this Music Scene is just awesome. Ill be driving to VA from Baltimore MD Friday for my 26th Bridge show so Im super excited. I remember seeing these guys at a place called The FUNK BOX now The 8 X 10 back in the day for $5 now there playing at JAM IN THE DAM! Im so happy for these guys, they really are some amazing musicians and I cant wait for them to be headling festivals in the up and coming years.
Thanks & Peace to ALL" - Danny P.
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