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We're all just walking each other home. 🌌 Copywriting @blendlabsinc Formerly @betaworkstudios Author of @CanYouSurvive__ and @100thingsphish
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Newport mom of 4 rebuilds after fire: ‘You’ve got to keep pushing' Original
Andy Smith | United Way of Greater Cincinnati The Enquirer and United Way of Greater Cincinnati have joined forces for the 39th year to help families in need with the Wish List program. After wishes are granted, remaining funds assist people with similar needs throughout the year. This is the first of eight stories. Maria Johnson doesn’t usually wake up before dawn like she did this past June 13. “I don’t know what made me get up as early as I did that day,” she said.
Gay tennis pro Alison Van Uytvanck was a force for LGBTQ inclusion in sport
Belgian tennis star Alison Van Uytvanck announced her retirement from professional tennis this month after a long career with a few singles and doubles titles, a French Open quarterfinal, and Wimbledon’s first same-sex kiss.
The bandits of Maranhão
Did I ever tell you about the time when me and Martin were accosted by bandits in Brazil?! Wow, the State of Maranhão, on the Atlantic coast 1,500 miles north of Sao Paulo...
The Jam House, Birmingham
#60 of 509 music venues in Birmingham The Jam House events and tickets Skiddle is an official primary ticket outlet for The Jam House in Birmingham . Find 3 upcoming events below.
Hey Pandas, What Life Advice Did Your Parents Give You That Would Never Work Today?
My dad used to tell me to take my pay check, bank 1/2 of it right away and don’t touch it, pay bills with the rest. Whatever is left is your play money until you get paid again. I really don’t know how much $50 for 2 weeks gets me.
Concert Review and Photos: Rhythm and Roots Festival Day 2 - We interview festival organizers
Skip to content Story contributed by Andy Smith CHARLESTOWN – Chuck Wentworth had just checked his heart rate at about 3 Saturday afternoon. “Normal sinus rhythm,” he announced. “At this point last year, I was at the opposite end of the spectrum.” Wentworth, founder of the Rhythm & Roots Festival, a South County fixture on Labor Day weekend, went to the hospital last year due to stress of running the festival. In February, he announced the festival would cease operations.
RI's Crisloid Puts Beauty Back into Board Games
Forget cheap plastic bits and bobbles. These handmade, hand-painted sets are worthy of a permanent place on the game table. Photography courtesy of Crisloid. An unassuming factory in the basement of a building on Porter Street in Providence is a surprising source for handcrafted classic games that have won acclaim around the world. The Crisloid company manufactures domino, cribbage, backgammon and mahjong sets for discriminating players from Newport to Australia.
Lee Scott drops Applause video ft. languid.oceans
More visuals from the ever visceral Lee Scott have emerged, for his track Applause from his most recent release, the ffsman EP. Featuring production from Wiardon, Leezus is joined in the cut by rap dup languid.oceans; comprised of Obijuan and looms. languid.oceans have recently been revealed as new Blah Records signees and are set to release their Blah debut project on February 14th, so it’s only right they flew under the wing of Lee and got some bars off together initially.
LIVE REVIEW: Jam Baxter at Colours, London 24/1/2020
On the first night of his intimate UK tour celebrating his most recent work – the captivating Off Piste EP – Jam Baxter was in high spirits. With good reason too, as he has cultivated one of the most glimmering discographies of any current UK hip-hop rapper and continues to do so while also establishing himself as a revered poet and author with the fascinating recent Off Piste book he has marvelled fans with.
Lee Scott drops video for Somewhere!
Taken from his recently released full length project Somewhere Between Here and There, the track is the album opener and is responsible for setting the tone of the record. Seeped in a stirring melancholy as Lee does so well, he rhymes smoothly in a semi-autobiographical manner reflecting on life as he grew up and taking in his surroundings.
Look in the Two-Way Mirror with Loathe!
The snarling experimental metallers Loathe have shown a different side to the world with the release of their latest single Two-Way Mirror. Taken from their forthcoming sophomore album I Let It In And It Took Everything, the single showcases further paths to the diverse nature of the group as it delves into new sounds and does so magnificently.
Jam Baxter releases visual for The Stump!
Freshly lifted from Baxter’s Off Piste EP, selected track The Stump gets the visual treatment. The track is in itself a uniquely hybrid occasion as production duties come courtesy of both Chemo and Last Japan, who have created a simply Baxter-esque backdrop for the wordsmith to waltz across.
Pengshui announce self titled debut album!
The grime-punk hybrid trio are set to cause an absolute thunderstorm with the release of their self titled debut full length project, which is due to land on 21st February on MVKA Records. Consisting of twelve incendiary tracks, Pengshui aim to captivate and capitalise on the momentum they’ve earned through a series of strong singles and even stronger live performances at various festivals and tours.
That's the (Xmas) Spirit: BMTH release new surprise project
Christmas spirit is alive and well in the heart of Sheffield this year, as the ever shape-shifting Bring Me The Horizon have appeared to already shed their Amo skin, as they have surprised fans with a brand new post-Boxing Day release that sees them delve deep into the experimental.
Penn State football dominates Maryland to open conference play
By Pat McKeon and Andy Smith COLLEGE PARK, Md. – A blackout spoiled by a sea of white. That was the scene at Capital One Field as Penn State fans dressed in white took over Maryland’s desolate student section, and the No.12 Nittany Lions took down the Terrapins 59-0 in commanding fashion on Friday night.
Download Festival announce first wave of 2020 bands!
Festival season may have recently ended, but it is never to early to prepare for the next go round – especially for Andy Copping and co. A true hallmark in the calendar of any rock and metal fan, Download festival have announced the first wave of bands, including a few headliners, that are set to perform at the festival in 2020! Disappointment is something Download just does not do, and this first line-up announcement is further proof.
Press to MECO release new track Easy Life
London 3 piece rockers Press To MECO have released a brand new track in Easy Life. The track serves to vent all the frustrations the band have experienced and encountered through the never-easy navigation of the music industry with a resounding message oh how important it is to stay true to yourself and retain the integrity you started with.
Kano - Hoodies All Summer album review
Kano - Hoodies All Summer album review Kano wields a poignant blade of social commentary and slices sharp as ever with his undeniable delivery on the strongly crafted Hoodies All Summer.
Zush Knocks It Back and stays Far From Sober with new track & EP!
Former Locksmiths member, London rapper Zush – aka John Boy – has released his aptly alcohol-laden new EP Far From Sober and a visual for lead track Knock It Back! The lead track, soaked in debauchery and best poured through a cold set of speakers is a great introduction to the themed EP and provides no false pretences about what you should expect here from Zush.
Lamb of God announce UK headline tour for 2020!
US metal veterans Lamb of God have announced their first UK headline tour in six years! Bringing Power Trip and Kreator along for the ride, the Virginia band will make a long anticipated return to our shores, having last been here supporting Slayer on their farewell run last year.
Bury Tomorrow announce Blood Youth & Employed To Serve as tour support!
UK metalcore band Bury Tomorrow are hitting the road this winter to perform their most recent and widely celebrated album Black Flame in full! As well as traipsing multiple destinations in Europe throughout November and December, the tour will also see Bury Tomorrow play across seven UK dates – and they’ve enlisted the help of both Blood Youth and Employed To Serve to ensure these shows go absolutely ballistic.
Talking hummus and Braille with Palm Reader @ 2000Trees festival
2000Trees festival 2019 was a strong and riotous collection of impassioned and highly entertaining performances from some great international acts and some of the best the UK has to offer, and Palm Reader are firmly in that cohort. Having played the festival many times before, they knew exactly how to turn things up a notch and did just so when the time came for them on the Neu stage – you can read our full review of 2000Trees festival featuring Palm Reader here.
Blood Youth talk Starve @ 2000Trees festival 2019
Blood Youth have enjoyed a strong 2019 with the release of their widely acclaimed latest project Starve. The album is a glimmering display of the band on top form and holds a place as one of the heaviest and most furious records released this year. In a live capacity, they are quite a force to behold exactly as they proved when they took to the Neu stage at 2000Trees festival 2019 (read our review of the festival including Blood Youth here).
Knocked Loose announce UK tour dates
Kentucky’s premier hardcore punk outfit Knocked Loose are soon to release their new album A Different Shade of Blue and have today announced a run of UK headline tour commencing in December. Knocked Loose’s upcoming sophomore album A Different Shade of Blue is due to release on 23rd August via Pure Noise Records, and they have announced the string of 6 UK headline dates to support the project.
Verb T & Pitch 92 drop new single Tragedy & Comedy!
The illustrious High Focus rapper / producer duo are at it again; serenading microphones and terrorising the monotony – wack rappers beware! The new track titled Tragedy & Comedy is the second offering released – after Cold Case ft TrueMendous – by the duo from their upcoming second full length collaborative project called A Question of Time which is due to drop on 30th August.
2000Trees festival 2019 review
2000Trees festival: A weekend of promise, in a lovely serene setting where the weather thankfully held up, and the line-up assembled for the weekend was simply phenomenal.
Truck Festival news: Absolutely gutted to hear that due to health issues Fontaines D.C. have had to c…
Latest update from Truck Festival Absolutely gutted to hear that due to health issues Fontaines D.C. have had to cancel a run of festival shows, which includes Truck Festival next weekend. However..
Phil Lesh & Terrapin Family Band Continue Boulder Run: Photos & Videos
Last night, Phil Lesh and The Terrapin Family Band performed the second night of three nights at The Fox Theatre in Boulder, Colorado. Featuring Phil joined by Ross James, Grahame Lesh, Alex Koford and Jason Crosby, the band played a varied set including a pair of original songs. Phil Lesh and The Terrapin Family Band opened with The Velvet Underground’s “Sweet Jane,” wasting no time getting into the mood for Saturday night.
Foo Fighters, Bob Weir, Sammy Hagar, Steve Vai & More Team For Acoustic-4-A-Cure Benefit
The fourth annual Acoustic-4-A-Cure concert was held at The Fillmore in San Francisco on Monday night. While co-founder James Hetfield was on tour with Metallica, the event’s other co-founder Sammy Hagar led a lineup that included the likes of Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Don Felder, Mick Fleetwood, Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Sammy Hagar, Vic Johnson, Sarah McLachlan, Steve Vai and Bob Weir.
Jimmy Herring & The Invisible Whip Officially Confirm Summer Tour 2017
The Magpie Salute Extends 2017 Tour May 15, 201711:00 am PDTBy Scott Bernstein Rockers The Magpie Salute add over a dozen dates to their already extensive upcoming tour. Bassist Phil Lesh will return to Central Park’s Summerstage this summer for a show that will include a full set of Jerry Garcia Band tunes. U2 began their 30th anniversary celebration of ‘The Joshua Tree,’ last night with a tour opening show in Vancouver. Guitarist Warren Haynes spoke about Col.
Pro-Shot Video: Yonder Mountain String Band Performs '40 Miles From Denver' At 2016 String Summit
Jam scene stalwarts Yonder Mountain String Band are the traditional headliners at the Northwest String Summit in North Plains, Oregon. This year the band will perform on three nights at String Summit ’17 which takes place July 13 – 16. Jamgrass.TV continues to roll out professionally-shot video from last year’s festival and the latest features a classic Yonder original. Yonder Mountain String Band’s first performance at Northwest String Summit ’16 came on July 15.
Lettuce Hosts 2nd Annual Rage Rocks At Red Rocks
Funk revivalists Lettuce welcomed a slew of guests and support acts for their second annual Rage Rocks concert at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on Saturday night. An expanded version of the band was joined by Marcus King, Nate Werth, John Scofield, Ghostface Killah, Cyril Neville and George Porter Jr. at various points of their two set performance.
Phish Releases Union College 1992 Recording On LivePhish
Phish has opened the vault to issue a recording of a show that took place nearly 25 years to the day prior to its release. The latest installment of the band’s LivePhish live archival series features a complete recording of Phish’s May 17, 1992 performance at Union College in Schenectady, New York with a filler from one night later at the Flynn in Burlington, Vermont. Phish’s lone visit to Union College came as the penultimate stop on a 53-show spring tour.
Dan Auerbach Performs On 'The Late Show'
On Friday night, host Stephen Colbert welcomed Dan Auerbach as musical guest on The Late Show. The Black Keys frontman performed a pair of songs from his forthcoming new solo album Waiting for a Song during his visit to the Ed Sullivan Theater. Auerbach performed the single “Shine On Me,” which appears on his follow-up to his 2009 debut solo album Keep It Hid.
U2 Welcomes Eddie Vedder & Mumford And Sons In Seattle
Irish rockers U2 continued The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 on Sunday night at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. U2 switched up the setlist a little bit from Friday’s opening show and welcomed hometown hero Eddie Vedder and members of English folk-rock act Mumford & Sons at one point in the evening.
Good Times In Georgia: Atlanta's 2017 Shaky Knees Music Festival Photos & Setlists
Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park hosted the annual Shaky Knees Music Festival last weekend. Friday’s first day of action was capped with a performance by LCD Soundsystem that equally pulled from the band’s three LP’s as well as the two recently issued new singles “American Dream” and “Call The Police.” Day one also saw sets by Cage The Elephant, Pixies, Portugal. The Man, Wolf Parade, FIDLAR and others. Saturday’s diverse slate was topped by headliners The xx, X Ambassadors and Nick Murphy.
New To YouTube: Trey Anastasio Band Performs At 2003 Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
In the spring of 2003, as Phish was preparing for their first Summer Tour following a two-year hiatus, guitarist Trey Anastasio set out with his band for a batch of shows in May and June. The 10-show run was punctuated with a two-night stand at the Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Vermont that was part of the 20th Annual Burlington Discover Jazz Festival. Video footage of the Trey Anastasio Band’s June 8, 2003 concert recently surfaced on YouTube.
Watch Midnight North Cover The Tedeschi Trucks Band With Phil Lesh
Bay Area Americana act Midnight North returned to Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, California on Sunday night. The band was joined by special guest Phil Lesh for a performance that included a beautiful rendition of a Tedeschi Trucks Band song. Midnight North has been covering “Midnight In Harlem” for years. Vocalist Elliott Peck channels Susan Tedeschi on the tune, while guitarist Grahame Lesh shines on lead guitar.
Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival Announces 2017 Artist At Large Peter Levin
Jam act The Magic Beans will host their home state Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival on June 22 – 25 at Rancho Del Rio in Bond, Colorado. The group has confirmed the addition of Gregg Allman Band keyboardist Peter Levin as Artist At Large for the 2017 installment of the event.
The Magpie Salute Extends 2017 Tour
Bassist Phil Lesh will return to Central Park’s Summerstage this summer for a show that will include a full set of Jerry Garcia Band tunes. U2 began their 30th anniversary celebration of ‘The Joshua Tree,’ last night with a tour opening show in Vancouver. Guitarist Warren Haynes spoke about Col. Bruce Hampton’s death during a pair of interviews on Thursday.
Robert Plant & Brian Johnson Join Paul Rodgers In England
Paul Rodgers held a concert last night at New Theatre in Oxford, England as part of his Free Spirit Tour honoring his first group Free. The evening featured a sit-in by a pair of renowned vocalists as the Bad Company frontman welcomed Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant and AC/DC former singer Brian Johnson to help out on a classic R&B hit.
Chris Robinson Brotherhood Shares First Single Off New Studio Album
The Magpie Salute Extends 2017 Tour May 15, 201711:00 am PDTBy Scott Bernstein Rockers The Magpie Salute add over a dozen dates to their already extensive upcoming tour. Bassist Phil Lesh will return to Central Park’s Summerstage this summer for a show that will include a full set of Jerry Garcia Band tunes. U2 began their 30th anniversary celebration of ‘The Joshua Tree,’ last night with a tour opening show in Vancouver. Guitarist Warren Haynes spoke about Col.
Phil Lesh, Terrapin Family Band & Guests Announce Central Park Concert
U2 began their 30th anniversary celebration of ‘The Joshua Tree,’ last night with a tour opening show in Vancouver. Guitarist Warren Haynes spoke about Col. Bruce Hampton’s death during a pair of interviews on Thursday. Desert Trip Will Not Return In 2017 May 12, 20176:53 am PDTBy Scott Bernstein The creator of Desert Trip, aka “Oldchella,” reveals the festival will not be held this year. Andy P. Smith chats with Brando Rich of CashorTrade about the concert ticket secondary market and more.
Bob Weir & Eric Krasno Guest With Steve Kimock And Friends At Sweetwater Music Hall
Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California hosted an after party for a screening of the Grateful Dead documentary Long Strange Trip on Sunday night. The concert featured a performance from Steve Kimock & Friends and the guitarist was joined by his old boss Bob Weir for a pair of songs to start the night.
HAIM Perform On 'Saturday Night Live'
Last night Haim returned to 30 Rock for their second appearance on Saturday Night Live. The sister-act used the opportunity to perform a pair of new songs from their upcoming sophomore-effort Something To Tell You, which is set to be released on July 7 via Polydor Records.
Stevie Wonder Makes 'Late Night With David Letterman' Debut On This Date In 1985
Yesterday marked the 67th birthday of famed performer Stevie Wonder. Stevie celebrated his 35th birthday one day late with a May 14, 1985 appearance on Late Night With David Letterman and all these years later we’ll do the same by presenting Wonder’s Letterman debut one day after his birthday. Stevie’s visit started on a serious note as he discussed the visit he made to the United Nations on his birthday one day prior.
Billy Joel Welcomes Axl Rose & P!nk At Dodger Stadium Show
Last night Billy Joel took a break from his monthly residency at Madison Square Garden to perform at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Piano Man treated the sold out crowd to 28-song show that spanned his 40-plus year career, along with welcoming a pair of high-profile special guests to help him out.
The Avett Brothers Close Out Impressive Three-Night Capitol Theatre Run
Last night The Avett Brothers closed out their three-night run at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York. The Americana-act treated their fans to a total of 82 unique songs, with just four repeats – “Satan Pulls The Strings,” “True Sadness,” “Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise” and “Ain’t No Man” – over the course of their run at the historic venue.
Phish Soundcheck Spotify Playlist
Rolling Stone recently posted an interview with Phish frontman Trey Anastasio focusing on the band’s upcoming tour. Anastasio was asked about the possibility of Phish releasing a box set of soundchecks and Trey thought it was a great idea. This week’s Saturday Stream features a Spotify Playlist of Phish soundchecks. The recent interview wasn’t the first time Trey discussed Phish soundchecks with Rolling Stone.
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Honor Chuck Berry In St. Louis
Last night Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers brought their 40th anniversary tour to the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Petty & Co. stuck to the set list that they’ve been performing throughout this tour for their main set, but had a trick up their sleeve when it came to the encore.
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