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SNOWMONT MUSIC FEST ANNOUNCES INITIAL LINEUP
Combining the world’s best musicians with the world’s best snow conditions, the 2012 SnowMont Music Festival is the East Coast edition of the S.N.O.W. series, which proposes the ultimate marriage: music and mountains. With multiple stages showcasing the talent of some of today’s most exciting artists, the live music at this year’s SnowMont Festival is sure to satisfy thousands of hungry music fans.
Killington Resort stretches across six mountains and features 140 trails served by 22 lifts. Killington’s elevation advantage, combined with the world’s most extensive 600-acre snowmaking system and 250 inches of annual snowfall, means you’ll enjoy the best ski and snowboard conditions every day of the season!
The three-day fest takes place March 30 – April 1, 2012 in Killington, Vermont, at the base of Killington Resort. Early bird 3-Day festival passes go on sale 2/11 at 11 AM EST. Click here for complete ticketing info.
See the listing in our Festival Guide here!
SnowMont Music Festival Initial Lineup
Kaskade
Snoop Dogg
Chromeo
Slightly Stoopid
Lotus
Datsik
DJ Shadow
Ott
Gramatik
Easy Star All Stars
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Words by: Brennan Lagasse | Images by: Bud Fulginiti
Mickey Hart Band :: 01.21.12 :: Crystal Bay Club :: Lake Tahoe, NV
 Mickey Hart :: Arts Quest in Bethlehem, PA :: by Bud Fulginiti |
This winter season has been an unusual one in Lake Tahoe. Below average snowfall has made for a few unhappy campers in a place usually overflowing with positive energy. As luck would have it Saturday, January 21st was the first day of 2012 with enough fresh snow for locals and visitors to bask in a long awaited and celebrated Powder Day. This new snowfall also happened to coincide with a visit from the Mickey Hart Band (MHB) who made a stop at the Crystal Bay Club (CBC) on Tahoes North Shore. Perhaps it was a sign from the cosmos.
The MHB has seen several different lineups over the years. The most current incarnation of the group has been chosen for a certain kind of mission according the Rhythm Devil Mickey Hart himself. Hart has been locked in space for quite some time. Any Deadhead will tell you that, but with this project, Harts seriously been tapping space, as in from the solar system – not the abstract sounds commonly heard at Grateful Dead shows of years past – as a way to generate new music.
 MHB :: Arts Quest in Bethlehem, PA :: by Bud Fulginiti |
Technically, Hart has been engulfed in a rich study on the sonification of the universe, which has helped create the music that the MHB plans to record and release sometime this April. Hes worked with several scientists on this front to better understand the sounds of the galaxy, and with his band members has created a new quiver of music that many who attended the show at the CBC were hearing for the first time.
Truth be told, a great deal of the pre-show chatter pointed concert goers to the notion that they were about to take in a show that would probably be one long set of space and/or drums and space. In reality what ended up happening was a slew of Tahoe Deadheads came out to party with the MHB, with most more than pleasantly surprised by a just a few old Grateful Dead tunes sprinkled amongst two sets of newly composed originals.
 Mickey Hart Band :: Arts Quest in Bethlehem, PA :: by Bud Fulginiti |
Hart was recently quoted as saying, Its a combination of universal and global music, which to the attendee feels and sounds very much spot on. There are three drummers in the band beyond the two primary vocalists, keyboards, guitar and bass. Crystal Hall has a beautiful voice, and also lent a hand on acoustic guitar during the evening. Her take on Brokedown Palace was a fresh and welcome one, as were her soaring vocal leads throughout the evening. It was unfortunate that bassist Dave Schools from Widespread Panic was unable to be there for the evening, but as a band the music sounded as cohesive as a relatively new band could possibly be. Even though those familiar with Schools trademark playing know what a force he can be in any band, the MHB played as a whole, with Hart clearly fired up, enjoying the energy of the snow-inspired crowd, with the music and dancing growing stronger song-by-song over the course of the evening.
Inx Herman lays down the base beat and is accompanied by world renown talking drummer Sikuru Adepoju, whos been a fixture in many of Harts bands over the years. Mickey is then left to bring the spacey sounds and other worldly beats he was so well known for with the Grateful Dead. A solid bit of old favorites anchored with a host of new universally inspired songs is what you should expect to hear as this danceable trip lead by the space man himself gets ready for a solid tour this March into April. If you like the Grateful Dead, what Mickey brought to the band, and are into hearing some new music inspired by the rhythms of space played by a very solid band of quality musicians, then make sure when the MHB bus comes by you get on. The improvisational ride will be a welcome, unique experience, and youll be happy to have jumped on board.
Mickey Hart Band Tour Dates :: Mickey Hart Band News
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Go See Live Music!
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SINGER, SONGWRITER, AND GUITARIST
TO PLAY A HANDFUL OF DATES INCLUDING SXSW
Gary Clark Jr. |
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist extraordinaire Gary Clark Jr. has confirmed a handful of tour dates leading up to SXSW 2012 in Austin, Texas this March. He’ll also perform at Coachella and NOLA Jazz Fest in April.
Clark has enjoyed an incredibly successful year of touring the U.S, Europe and the U.K. performing everywhere from sold-out clubs to summer festivals and massive stadiums with Eric Clapton and back. Coupled with TV appearances on Letterman and Fallon, high-profile benefit shows with Alicia Keys and The Roots plus tremendous critical praise has set the tone for the year.
With an ever-widening fan base snapping up copies of his acclaimed The Bright Lights EP and radio play of the title track, fans the world over are awaiting the release of his WB debut album later this year.
Gary Clark Jr. Tour Dates
02/13/12 Mon The Crocodile Seattle, WA
02/14/12 Tue Doug Fir Portland, OR
02/15/12 Wed Great American Music Hall San Francisco, CA
03/09/12 Fri Warehouse Live Studio Houston, TX
03/10/12 Sat Sam’s Burger Joint San Antonio, TX
03/11/12 Sun Lola’s Fort Worth, TX
04/14/12 Sat Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
at Empire Polo Grounds Indio, CA
04/21/12 Sat Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
at Empire Polo Grounds Indio, CA
04/29/12 Sun New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
at New Orleans Fairgrounds New Orleans, LA
Gary Clark Jr. Tour Dates
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Gary Clark Jr. News
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