On The Rise: The HUE *SBD* MP3
The Hue hailing from Chicago Illinois is expecting great things in 2009. As their blistering sound continues to evolve, the band constantly finds new ways to create action-packed songs that tell a story, even without lyrics. From tight progressive rock tunes and wild dance-till-you-drop numbers to expressive and melodious jazz pieces, a fiery dose of dueling guitars mix with the on-point rhythm section attack to reach explosive peaks. The band sites influences from Yes, Phish, Umphrey’s McGee,to the Grateful Dead, and Led Zeppelin. To follow up their debut EP, Unscene, The Hue will release their first full-length album, Beyond Words, later this year. The album, which features keyboard virtuoso Eric Levy (Garaj Mahal) on one…
10,000 Lakes Festival 2009 Lineup
The 10,000 Lakes Festival is an annual four-day music festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, at the Soo Pass Ranch. The festival has been held since 2003. Its name refers to Minnesota’s nickname, “The Land of 10,000 Lakes”. The lineup features the best of jam bands and bluegrass music. The festival is held on over 600 acres and has four stages: Main, Field, Barn, and Saloon. (The stages are listed by size, beginning with the largest.) Campgrounds can be reserved and running water provides permanent restrooms and showers. HEADLINER NIGHTS: Wed. July 22 – Widespread Panic Thu. July 23 – Wilco Fri. July 24 – Widespread Panic Sat. July 25 – Dave Matthews Band 60+ bands…
Summer Camp 2009 Lineup | Triple Doses of UMPH, moe.
Those going to Summer Camp 2009 really know how to kick off a summer. Held memorial day weekend from May 21st to May 24th the festival features it’s best lineup to date. Where else can you get 3 doses of moe. and UMPH!? You can also purchase a Thursday “pre-party” pass to get into the show a day early. A co-production of Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment and Jam Productions, the Summer Camp Music Festival started in 2001. Over the years it’s grown from 15 bands on 2 stages over 2 days, to over 60 bands on 5 stages over 3 days. moe. (3 days!), Umphrey’s McGee (3 days!), Willie Nelson, Keller Williams, Medeski Scofield…
