John Brown’s Body New Album & Fall Tour Dates

It’s been four years since groundbreaking reggae band John Brown’s Body last put out a record, 2008′s Amplify, which debuted at number one on Billboard’s Reggae Chart. The wait for new music is over, as the octet will release an EP of mostly instrumental dub, JBB In Dub, on September 18th. Two days later the band kicks off their fall U.S. tour at One Pelham East in Newport, RI. The four-week tour will span the Northeast, the West Coast, and Colorado. (The band has posted this song “Wellington” for free download on their Facebook page.) Once again working with their longtime label Easy Star Records, John Brown’s Body has focused this latest release on dubs that reflect…

Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival 2012 Lineup

TRUMANSBURG, NY – The Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance has announced their 2012 lineup. The festival is entering it’s 22nd year of supporting arts, education & the fight against AIDS. This unique world music festival in upstate NY continues to be a staple in world, Americana, reggae, & roots music. This years lineup features American country music and Grammy Award Winning singer George Jones, GrassRoots hosts Donna the Buffalo, The Campbell Brothers, & Preston Frank & his Zydeco Family Band.   We’re excited to  Rebirth Brass Band from New Orleans who won a Grammy in 2012 for best Regional Roots Album. Other world music bands featured at this years festival include Khaira…

John Brown’s Body | Buffalo, NY | 4.23.2011

Stream “Push Some Air” from this show. BUFFALO, NY – Last weekend John Brown’s Body returned to Buffalo for the first time in many years. The band is finishing up a nationwide spring tour and was in fine form for the nights show. We’re looking forward to seeing their fan base grow in the area and hoping they make Buffalo a regular stop on their upcoming tours. See the review below posted by Jeff Miers of the Buffalo News. “It started for me last Saturday, when I took in John Brown’s Body’s set in the Tralf Music Hall. The attendance was surprisingly sparse — a mere few hundred folks showed up. But everyone who did make…

John Brown’s Body Tour Dates

Progressive reggae band John Brown’s Body kicks off a west coast tour with Galactic this Friday in Seattle, WA. The run concludes with a two-night stint at The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA. JBB will share the stage with New Zealand’s Katchafire April 8 & 9 in Colorado. They’ll be celebrating 4/20 in NYC with Easy Star All-Stars at the Highline Ballroom. John Brown’s Body began 2011 with a sold-out Colorado run. In the past two years, they’ve completed first-ever tours of the UK, New Zealand, and Europe. Their latest album, Amplify, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Reggae Chart. Upstate NY gets some love with stops in both Buffalo & Syracuse in April. Below is…

Artpark 2010 Free Concert Series Schedule

Lewiston, NY – The best venue in WNY has done it again with another great lineup for their free concert series. We’re looking forward to Ithaca natives and BTJ favorites John Brown’s Body as well as Derek Truck & Susan Tedeschi, The Machine, Aqueous & Trombone Shorty. Tuesday In The Park Schedule 6:30pm-9:30pm Parking Fee $10.00 June 15 – War June 22 – Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt a Whirl Band June 29 – America July 6 – The Guess Who July 13 -Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band July 20 -  Creedence Clearwater Revisited July 27 – George Thorogood & the Destroyers August 3 – Little Feat August 10 – Doobie Brothers August 17…

Toubab Krewe & John Brown’s Body Announce National Tour

Two of the best bands in country are teaming up for 13 dates for  one of the most anticipated co-headling tours of 2010. The tour starts with 2 upstate NY shows before heading out west to Chicago. The two bands will continue out west and close out the tour at the Belly Up Tavern in California. We’re planning on getting down to Ithaca for what is sure to be one of the best shows of this tour. Check out our related articles at the bottom of this page for some sites and sounds of past coverage of these two great bands. John Brown’s Body & Toubab Krewe Co-Headlining U.S. Tour Dates: March 11 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg March 12…

Vinyl Giveaway: 10ft Ganja Plant’s “Bush Rock”

In celebration of their latest LP we are giving away a FREE copy of 10ft Ganja Plants new album “Bush Rock” on 12″ vinyl. The bands latest album just released today continues their tradition of mind blowing roots reggae. Influenced by the sounds of 70′s reggae legends such as the Gladiators, 10 Ft Ganja Plant delivers 11 original dub and roots reggae tracks. ROIR’s fifth album with 10Ft. Ganja Plant, “Bush Rock”, is their most inspired and accomplished to date, it Includes vocals by Kyle McDonald of Slightly Stoopid & 10 Ft Ganja Plant orignator Kevin Kinsella as well as other former members of John Brown’s Body. Stream: Got To Be A Soldier from the…

John Brown’s Body Artistfund International Tour

Ever wanted to mix your own song with John Brown’s Body? This could be your chance. Fresh off their hometown show at Grassroots Festival in Ithaca NY JBB is ready to tour the world – Australia, New Zealand, & Europe to be exact. JBB New Track! “Sweeter” : JBB has teamed with The Hector Fund to raise JBB’s $50,000 Artist Tour Fund. The band plans to raise these moneys by giving their fans a chance to purchase exclusives with the band. Your contribution can get you anything from 2 songs to remixing your own session in the studio with JBB. Here’s just two of the many ways your can get yours buy helping JBB. Head…

Gathering of the Vibes 2009 Lineup

The four-day music festival takes place July 23-26 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT. This festival is celebrates the Grateful Dead and has a very diverse lineup of music. Wavy Gravy a close friend of Jerry Garcia and 60′s counter culture icon has been the master of ceremonies at several Vibes festivals, and has come to become a staple of the festival. reaching into his 80′s Wavy Gravy is a link to the past in which the Vibes pays homage. **Click HERE for full schedule. The lineup includes: . -Bob Weir & Ratdog -moe. -Levon Helm Band -State Radio -Buddy Guy -George Clinton & P-Funk -Grace Potter & The Nocturnals -Keller Williams with Moseley, Droll…

Album Preview: 10 Ft. Ganja Plant “Bush Rock”

Available worldwide on CD & LP July 28th 2009 ** Pre-Orders Available Now ** at ROIR Records ROIR’s fifth album with 10Ft. Ganja Plant, “Bush Rock”, is their most inspired and accomplished to date. Includes vocals by Kyle McDonald of Slightly Stoopid & features the core crew of 10 Ft. including members of John Brown’s Body such as JBB originator Kevin Kinsella. “Bush Rock” shows 10Ft. Ganja Plant growing to new heights, while keeping their feet firmly rooted in a warm 70’s roots vibe. Standout tracks “Too Much Gun a Bust” & “Got To Be a Soldier” include powerful heart wrenching vocals reminiscent of the greats like Jacob Miller & Joe Higgs. Bush Rock is…