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GENERAL/INDUSTRY: Explorers Club/Lightspeed Tour
EFFERVESCENT SOUNDS ABOUND WITH WINNING SUMMER TOUR PAIRING
The Explorers Club
Though they hail from Charleston, SC, there's more than a hint of '60s Southern California and swinging Britain to The Explorers Club, whose deeply charming debut arrives May 20. The band will hit the road in May and June to celebrate the release, sharing the stage with celebrated pop freak Lightspeed Champion from June 5 through June 22. Flowers Forever will open all dates for this pair. It's a safe bet good times will unfold on this triple bill, and maybe even a little dancing, too...
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GENERAL/INDUSTRY: Shawn Mullins:honeydew
By: Bill Clifford
There's a deep sense of character in the songs of modern day troubadour Shawn Mullins . When his music finally and deservingly reached a mainstream audience with the breakthrough candid storyteller ruminations of 1988's Soul's Core, but 2000's follow-up, Beneath The Velvet Sun, was marred by far to many loops, samples and other effects laden production gimmicks that hid his vocals and lyrics. He teamed with like-minded songwriters Matthew Sweet and Pete Droge for the 2003 spin-off group The Thorns , and then returned to solo work with the critically acclaimed 9th Ward Pickin' Parlor in 2006. It seems that Mullins found a home on the Vanguard imprint, which has released Honeydew, his most cohesive collection of modern folk rock yet...
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GENERAL/INDUSTRY: Jazz Fest at Night | 4.30-5.04 | Nola
By: B Getz
Jazz Fest At Night | 04.3008 - 05.04.08 | New Orleans, LA
Adam Deitch :: Jazz Fest 2008 by Zach Denis
There is nothing in the world like the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, a veritable smorgasbord of music, culture, food, costume, people and energy, native to the Crescent City but descended upon by folks from the four corners of the globe. This year was particularly special as it was the first time since Hurricane Katrina that the festival returned to seven full days at the Fairgrounds. The numerous events that take place at night (and well into the wee hours of the morning) throughout the duration of the festival are of equal interest to many festivalgoers. This year was no different with after dark voodoo madness restoring an authentic NOLA vibe to a glorious scene. For those who may have missed our coverage from the Fairground check it out here, and for those looking to hear more about the late night freakout times, read on...
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GENERAL/INDUSTRY: Phil Lesh and Friends | 05.13 and 05.14 | SF
Words by: Ben Marks | Images by: Susan J. Weiand
Phil Lesh and Friends :: 05.13.08 and 05.14.08 :: Warfield Theatre :: San Francisco, CA
Phil Lesh :: 05.13 :: The Warfield
Barely a month ago, the Grateful Dead donated its business records, correspondence, Deadhead fan mail and stage props to UC Santa Cruz. This week, Phil Lesh and Friends contributed the Grateful Dead's repertoire to the community at large by performing one album per set for five nights running at The Warfield. Or at least that's the pattern established after Tuesday's and Wednesday's opening salvos...
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FESTIVAL: Women in Jazz Festival
Rifftides Washington, DC correspondent John Birchard is attending one of the city's major music festivals. Here is his report on the first night.
13th ANNUAL THE KENNEDY CENTER MARY LOU WILLIAMS WOMEN IN JAZZ FESTIVAL
May 15, 2008
Review by John Birchard
They tried to find a longer name for the festival. The above is the best they could come up with. But that's the Kennedy Center... big, bulky and institutional. Still, once you get inside that huge marble box, some nice things take place, like Women in Jazz...
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CD/DOWNLOAD RELEASE: Rodrigo Rodriguez - Music That Illuminates Your Life... Volume One
Gemini Sun Records is proud to bring you Music that illuminates your lifeVolume One. Volume One explores the more contemplative and surreal repertoire of our artists, including some of our favorite tracks from 2002, David Arkenstone, Nicholas Gunn, Mars Lasar, Loren Gold, and Johannes Linstead to name a few. These specially selected songs create an ambience that is perfect for reflection, meditation, and relaxation. Carefully crafted to maximize the spa and salon experience with over sixty minutes of continuous play, this is Music that illuminates your life...
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FESTIVAL: The 3rd Annual Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music
Bohemian National Home and New Detroit Sounds is proud to present The 3rd Annual Festival of Jazz and Improvised Music on May 30 and 31 at Bohemian National Home in Detroit. This two day festival showcases the finest in free jazz, improvisation and new music from around the world and right here in Det...
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CD/DOWNLOAD RELEASE: Ahn Trio Releases "Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac" on Sony BMG Records
From the moment the Ahn Trio stepped onto the international music scene stage, they have defied categorization, broken musical barriers and revolutionized perceptions of classical music. They have become leaders in diversifying classical music in the 21st Century. Their trend-setting legacy continues with their fifth recording, Lullaby for my Favorite Insomnia, their debut CD on SONY BMG Masterworks (RCA Red Seal)...
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GENERAL/INDUSTRY: Return to Forever - The Anthology (Concord, 2008) **
I am currently listening to one of the tracks of this album which will soon be released. The track is called "The Duel Of The Jester and The Tyrant", originally from the "Romantic Warrior" album, and it will now be part of "The Anthology", a compilation album released at the occasion of Return To F...
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GENERAL/INDUSTRY: Khan Jamal and Dylan Taylor - Fire and Water
CIMP 364 Philly colleagues with associations that date back to early 90s, Khan Jamal and Dylan Taylor share something of a mentor and student relationship. The notes to this CIMP detail what seems a somewhat tumultuous history between the...
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