Thursday At The Square Lineup Buffalo 2011

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BUFFALO, NY  :: All Shows Free :: Thursdays at 6pm :: 2011 Buffalo Place has officially announced the lineup for the 2011 Thursday at the Square concert series. This years event will see half of the shows at Lafayette Square and the other half of the shows at the Erie Canal Harbor Wharf where the Buffalo Rocks The Harbor concerts are held. We’re looking forward to seeing Grace Potter & the Nocturnals. Click on links below for videos of each performer.   At Lafayette Square June 2 – Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros with Son of the Sun and The Etchings June 9 – Morris Day and the Time June 16 – Blues Traveler with Willie…

moe.down 2011 Initial Lineup Announced

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MOHAWK, NY – The official moe.down facebook page began leaking the first round of bands for moe.down XII yesterday – and they are happy to announce Ween, The Levon Helm Band (plus a very Special Guest TBA), Ozomatli, Railroad Earth, Empire Sound and Rubblebucket.More bands are expected to be announced soon. The festival is celebrating it’s 12th year. This years event will be held at Gelston Castle Estates in upstate NY over Labor Day weekend. _________________ $90 Early Bird Tickets on sale now – 2nd tier price of $115 goes into effect on 5/11 at 12pm Eastern. where: Gelston Castle Estates, Mohawk, NY when: September 2, 3 & 4 2011 who: moe. and many more great bands about moe.down info and rules

Artpark Free Concert Series 2011 Lineup

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LEWISTON, NY – Artpark (the best venue in WNY!) has done it again with another great lineup for their free concert series starting June 29th, 2011 with BTJ favorites Umphrey’s McGee. We’re also looking forward to seeing moe., Gregg Alman, The Machine, and more! Shows are free to public but parking is $10 per car. All shows start at 6:30pm. New this year is the option to purchase a $25 standing room only ticket that will give you special access to the pit and a preferred parking spot. A free “Rock the Park” concert is scheduled for June 13 and features local bands Free Henry!, Little Mountain Band, and Aqueous. Coors Light Wednesdays at Artpark FREE outdoor…

JAM-BOREE 2011 Lineup

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ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – Jam-Boree is a 3 day gathering of artists, musicians and fans alike. The Festival takes place in Ellicottville, NY on the weekend of the summer solstice (June 17th, 18th, and 19th.) The 2nd annual festival features BTJ favorites G.P.G.D.S. and Ekoostik Hookah. The Festival also features up and coming Buffalo based bands Aqueous and Peanut Brittle Satellite. 2011 Jam-Boree Lineup Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, The Breakfast, Ekoostik Hookah, The Family Dinner, Universe Shark, Roster McCabe, The Funky Beets, Aqueous, Little Mountain Band, Peanut Brittle Satellite, Pia Mater, Effective Resolution, Driftwood, Big Money, Whitewoods, and more TBA! The festivals goal is to showcase the expansive pool of talented young musicians and artists…

Buffalo Rocks The Harbor 2011 Lineup

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BUFFALO, NY – Buffalo Place has announced all of the acts for the 2011 Rocks The Harbor concert series. Flogging Molly is the latest band to be added to the downtown concert series by Buffalo Place. They will perform with special guest Badfish (a Sublime tribute band) on Sunday, July 31st at Buffalo Place Rocks the Harbor at the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf. The punk/celtic band is touring this summer in support of their latest album Speed of Darkness which is expected to release on May 31, 2011 under their own new record label Borstal Beat Records. Tickets for this show will be $10 in advance & $20 day of the show. 15 time…

Finger Lakes Grassroots Festival 2011 Lineup

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The Grassroots Festival Lineup has been announced and we’re looking at another great festival with some of the best world music to ever land in upstate NY. Host & headliners of the festival Donna The Buffalo are returning to the Trumansburgh Fairgrounds for the 21st anniversary of the festival. We’re excited for NYC based afro rockers Balkan Beat Box from New York City. The internationally touring band is known for their high energy live performances at festivals such as Bonaroo and Paleo. “Their name, their personal history and the enthusiastic media & audience reactions suggest a link with the so-called Gypsy Rock movement, but their scope is reaching way beyond that: Balkan Beat Box really transcend…

Coachella Live Webcast

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INDIO, CA – Coachella has announced a free live webcast starting today of select performances from the festival. The shows will be broadcast for free on the Coachella YouTube channel. Full schedule of the webcast listed below. We’re looking forward to The Black Keys on Friday night, Mumford & Sons on Saturday, & The National on Sunday. How about you guys? NOTE: All times are Pacific Standard Time. Friday Channel 1 04:10PM – The Drums 04:55PM – Cee Lo Green 05:45PM – Moving Units 06:30PM – Ozomatli 07:25PM – Interpol 08:35PM – Ms. Lauryn Hill 09:55PM – Kings of Leon 11:15PM – The Black Keys 12:05AM – Gayngs Channel 2 04:00PM – !!! 04:50PM –…

Super Ball IX Official FAQ Released

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WATKINS GLEN, NY – The official FAQ for Superball IX has been published along with rules & guidelines. Notable topics include no fires, one case of beer per person, and many more camping details. Head over to the official Super Ball IX website for full details.

Outside Lands Festival Lineup

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  The 4th annual Outside Lands Festival will take place from August 12 – 14 at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The lineup is packed with jam bands featuring BTJ favorites Phish, The Black Keys, Warren Haynes Band, & Lotus. Full lineup listed below. Muse, Phish (2 Sets), Arcade Fire, The Black Keys, Deadmau5, MGMT, Girl Talk, The Decemberists, John Fogerty, Erykah Badu, The Original Meters, Beirut, The Roots, Arctic Monkeys, Big Audio Dynamite, STS9, Warren Haynes Band, Big Boi, Major Lazer, Julieta Venega, Sia, OK GO, Greyboy Allstars, Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band, Old 97′s, Mavis Staples, !!!, Latyrx f. Lyrics Born & Lateef, Best Coast, Collie Buddz, Phantogram, Charles Bradley, Foster…

Interview: @TheGlenPrez – Michael Printup

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WATKINS GLEN, NY – We had a chance today to chat with WGI president Michael Printup shortly after Phish made the announcement for “Super Ball IX” at Watkins Glen International Speedway. He was on his way back from NYC to Watkins Glen and was gracious enough to speak with us about the process that led up to booking Phish, what needs to be done between now & the festival, and some reflection on his recent tweets leading up to the announcement. JG = Johnny Goff MP = Michael Printup JG – First of all, congrats on the announcement Mike. Can you briefly explain the process and how this whole thing came to fruition? MP –…