Summercamp: Cirque du Womp
This year was all about the WOMP and late-nights outside the Soulshine tent were filled with beautiful performances of fire-breathing, poi, and juggling. Shout-outs to my friend Majik from East Lansing, MI for putting on quite the show (the blonde with awesome dreads). Music was a womptastic mix by Seek Selekta.
The Macpodz at Summer Camp 2010
The Macpodz are a tried and tested band from Ann Arbor Michigan that bring a lot to the table for a jam band. And they don’t have a guitar player, either. Brennan explained in an exclusive interview with BTJ that this puts them in a great position to be able to jam with some of the best guitar players around. This time it was Jake Cinninger from Umphrey’s Mcgee joining them on stage to jam. Video from the interview posted soon. The heat was sweltering – the barricades too hot to touch. These guys drew a moderate crowd of people who all seemed to completely love their unique blend. We’re sure to see more collaboration, touring…
STS9 Late-night set at the Barn – Summer Camp 2010
STS9′s inclusion in Summer Camp may have been due to the fact that these old guys create soundscapes on a grand scale. Traditional late-night fare, STS9′s blend of electronica with live instruments makes them doubly enjoyable. They rocked the house past 3AM and even did an encore. The room was a bit too full for my tastes, and the way that this venue handles photo passes meant that there were none – STS9 forbid any media from accessing “the pit” at the front of the stage. I’m not sure why artists/management/show staff do this thing other than for a power trip. It’s not like the drunk girlfriends/jail bait that you miracle’d with passes are worth…
Yonder Mountain String Band at Summer Camp 2010
Yonder is always a treat in any festival lineup and their performance Saturday was no exception.
FLASHBACK: Summer Camp 2010 Umphrey’s McGee
An epic first set for UM Friday evening opening with Rocker pt. 2. Highlights included an amazing “Girlfriend is Better” Talking Heads cover. I’d been getting a “feeling” all day and by the end of glory, was calling a Cemetery Walk encore. I got it, and the weekend was just beginning. I’d just been handed a UM Summer Sampler the day before which features: 1. Cemetery Walk 1.15.10 2. The Linear 3.12.10 3. Turn & Dub 2.25.10 4. Conduit 2.28.10 5. August 2.13.10 6. 1348 3.13.10 7. Nothing too Fancy 8. Got your Milk (Right Here) 9. Nothing Too Fancy 2.9.10 And was blown away that they did Cem, Turn & Dub, and The Linear…
Summer Camp 2010: The Scene
Since arriving yesterday we’re constantly and consistently impressed with the level of though and detail that went into the planning and production. Â The grounds are clean – although the portable toilets aren’t. Â Evidently it’s an ongoing issue that I hope improves – or we’ll have to post poocano pics.
Jake Cinninger sits in with Dumpstaphunk at Summer Camp Festival
Dumpstaphunk blew out the barn last night and by the time I could get to the stage I found Jake Cinninger from Umphrey’s sitting in and shredding.  One of the reasons to go to festivals vs. concerts is for this kind of shared moment.
Gallery: 30db at Summer Camp 2010
I have to say I’ve waited for months to see this amazing duo, and as Rach likes to call it, they’re both the “Softer Side of Sears” when it comes to having the raw emotion available to pull off a fricking mandolin / guitar combo. Â Color me impressed as they came out and had the audience in stitches during the sound check, shouting “Hey tom, maybe a little bit less of you in my monitors”. Â They came back out and delivered a sick show with people packed into the small area outside the barn. Â Our favorite was definitely a cover of “Good Times are Killing Me” (Modest Mouse/ Flaming Lips). Â I can’t…
Cornmeal at Summer Camp 2010
Cornmeal sure was a great way to start out Summer Camp for me, can’t wait for 30db tonight at the Campfire Jam.
Summer Camp 2010 Coverage Begins
(Elkhart, IN) Let’s just say how good it feels to be back out on tour this summer, representing the amazing Bands That Jam. We’re all packed up and en route to Summer Camp 2010. Be on the lookout for our trailer, our reps Ben, Erin, Seth and Rachel who are handing out BandsThatJam stickers. I’ll be live tweeting under @SlayterCreative, but look for the #SCAMP2010 Hash Tag on your searches for others. Check in soon when we’re on site.
