Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad “In These Times”

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad‘s new album In These Times is out now on Controlled Substance Sound Labs. The Rochester, NY-based group is currently on tour in support of the release. After the 2006 release of their debut album, Slow Down, GPGDS hit the road and never looked back. On April 10th they released their first electric studio album in six years, In These Times. This is the quintet’s second release on the California-based label Controlled Substance Sound Labs. In These Times consists of 12 tracks that showcase Giant Panda’s psychedelic reggae sound. Bassist James Searl, guitarist Dylan Savage, and guitarist Dan Keller trade off songwriting and lead vocal duties, with backup vocals provided by…

IndigoSun: “Behind Closed Eyes”

(Article syndicated from GaianEye.com) IndigoSun is a 4 piece jazz-funk-tronica 4 piece band out of Chicago comprised of Kyle Liss (Keys/Synth/Laptop), Lucas Ellman (Tenor Sax/Electronic Sax/Effects), Steve Florian (Drums), and Mike Cantella (Bass). They are in the midst of blasting off with their newest studio album – “Behind Closed Eyes” – which features Mike Rempel of Lotus on two tracks. The band has opened for Big Gigantic, Rubblebucket, Eliot Lipp, The Malah, Alex B, Family Groove Co and many others. They have performed at tons of venues and festivals throughout the region. One of my personal favorites being their renegade set in the woods at Summer Camp Music Festival. It was a great honor to…

G.P.G.D.S To Release New Roots Americana Album

New York Road Warriors’ Sophomore Album Explores New Territory For over five years, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s live show has defined the band. Touring relentlessly, the Rochester, NY-based group is sustained by its passion to reinterpret, explore, and expand its music night after night in cities throughout the country. Now, 767 concerts since the 2006 release of their debut album Slow Down, GPGDS is set to release a new album, Country, on January 31, 2012, on the California-based label Controlled Substance Sound Labs. With this release, the quintet has charted new territory and put together a lyrically-driven roots Americana album. Stream Sunshine off the new album: Combining acoustic instrumentation including slide guitar, banjo, harmonica, upright…

Phish to Release Hampton/Winston-Salem ’97 Box Set

Phish has just announced the long awaited 7 CD Box Set  showcasing three complete shows from 1997. The box set will include 2 nights at the Hamton Coliseum in Virginia, and one night at the legendary Memorial Coliseum, in Winston-Salem, NC. According to Jemp Records who is releasing the CD set on December 6th: “These shows were a memorable triad for the band and fans. They are among the most requested shows for release from the Phish Archives and make up a compelling slice of the twenty-two-show tour that stretched from Las Vegas to Albany. The Hampton/Winston-Salem ’97shows were packed with notable renditions of classics including “Split Open And Melt”, “AC/DC Bag”, “Slave To The Traffic Light”, “Mike’s…

Greensky Bluegrass “Handguns” CD Release party

Event: Greensky Bluegrass “Handguns” CD Release Party Venue: Bell’s Brewery, Kalamazoo, Michigan Audio: bt.etree.org / archive.org / stream (will be updated when they hit, check back!) Videos: Youtube / other The self-produced, fourth studio album “Handguns” by Greensky Bluegrass hit yesterday and the band came out to show a full crowd at Bell’s Brewery what they’d been working on. Fans had been given a free “EP” download of five songs to get them started, but let us be the first to tell you that the true gems you’ll need to purchase! Greensky brings a diverse and beautiful crowd, and it wasn’t long before the first notes of “Cold Feet” (Track 3 on the new album…

Review: Tara Nevins “Wood and Stone”

ITHACA, NY – To say Tara Nevins second solo release “Wood and Stone” is catchy would be a gross understatement. The Donna the Buffalo co-founder has long made bluegrass/roots-rock fans revel in harmonic vocals and catchy fiddle licks. But something magical happens in “Wood and Stone” when producer/musician Larry Campbell and Tara Nevins got together: Synergy in the truest form. When 1 +1 = 3. Stream: “You’re Still Driving That Truck” The album kicks off the self-titled track with a signature catchy beat, lyrics memories of family, while fiddles provide a nice chorus backdrop. “All I Know is that Wood and Stone’ll be the better part of me,” repeats Nevins. If only that was true for…

The Disco Biscuits Announce Red Rocks DVD

DENVER, CO – The Disco Biscuits have announced both the release of BISCO INFERNO 09/10, a double disc DVD featuring the first two years of Bisco Inferno at Red Rocks, in addition to the first ever Bisco Inferno Popup Store. The professionally shot DVD includes all sets from The Disco Biscuits’ Red Rocks performances of 2009 and 2010 Bisco Inferno, in beautiful HD. For the third year in a row, The Disco Biscuits will be kicking off the summer at Colorado’s famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre during the culmination of a 3-day, Memorial Day weekend event. The DVD is available immediately at the all new DiscoBiscuits.com merch store, and will be available at Boulder’s Albums on…

Live Phish Remasters | Twitter Giveaway | 3 CDs

Thank you to everyone who tweeted for a chance to win these 3 CDs. The winner has been chosen! @Hyoun41 was the winner & he sent us a photo with the goods…. Here’s how to enter: Simply Tweet “Hook me up with the Phish remasters @BandsThatJam!” (note: you must tweet this in EXACTLY as it appears here to enter…no need to include the quotes) You must submit your tweet by 1pm EST Tuesday 2.15.2011 Be sure to follow us so we can DM the winner and get your mailing address. “The first collection of cherry picked shows from Phish’s Summer Tour 2010, fully remastered by Fred Kevorkian from Jon Altschiller’s original live mixes and are available in…

Phish Releases 3 Live Remastered Shows from 2010 | CD’s + iTunes

As announced last week Phish has released 3 shows from leg one of their Summer 2010 tour on JEMP Records. These three shows are all fully remastered by Fred Kevorkian from Jon Altschiller’s original live mixes and are available in stores for a limited time. Below is a detailed description of each from band Archivist Kevin Shapiro. 6/27/10 Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD “On Sunday June 27, 2010, Phish played their sixth headline show (since 1998) at Merriweather Post Pavilion and the second show of a two-night stand to a hot, sticky summer crowd.  Merriweather Post is a wooden-roofed music amphitheater designed by Frank Gehry with excellent acoustics and a capacity of about 19,000. Stream “Meatstick >…

Ever wished you could jam with Mike Gordon? Here’s your chance!

In celebration of his latest studio release “Moss” Mike Gordon will be hosting an event in NYC where fans can play along side their favorite bass player. See full invite details below. You’re invited to “The Mossery,” a free-form musical event on the eve of the release of Mike Gordon’s new studio album Moss. The event will take place at a fully transformed Kenny’s Castaway on Monday, October 18th in New York City. There’s no cost to get in and you can come, explore and leave as you please. Guests will have the chance to pick up Mike’s new album, Moss, which hits stores on Tuesday. Attendees will have the opportunity to play along, with…