Artwork (Print and Online) by:
Grant Nielsen
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Influences
Winter Jamfest 2007 line-up -
Bands:
Moonshine Still (MsS)
MsS...Formed in the late 1990s Moonshine Still (MsS), a nationally touring 6-piece band, has garnered a large grassroots following with their unparalleled live performances. The band is propelled by seamless jams with stunning guitar work, wonderful keyboard solos and amazing vocals.
Fresh off of high profile performacnes like Bonarroo and Moe.Down 7, MsS has become an electronic layered Rock Show that is not to be missed!
Pnuma Trio
The Pnuma Trio is the latest addition to the electronic music scene, bringing with them classical, jazz, funk, hip hop, and drum and bass influences. Their music, although full of youthfulness, can be enjoyed by a diverse audience. A recent article in Art Voice magazine dubbed the Pnuma Trio the “music of the future.“
The Bridge
From their gritty and grand live performances to authentically crafted albums, The Bridge has carved their niche as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most popular young bands. Add one part Bluegrass, one part Blues, and genuine soul and funk, The Bridge is a band defined by their songwriting abilities.
U-Melt
With the release of their second studio album "The I's Mind", NYC based U-Melt continues its progression of becoming the band it wants to be-a band without boundaries. While creating a cohesive album which perfectly flows from one song to the next, "The I's Mind" showcases U-Melt's ability to distance themselves from traditional labels, revealing a unique sound by combining intense and captivating compositions with soulful lyrics and infectious grooves that will keep your feet moving and your mind floating. After branching out to the Midwest with great success in 2006, U-Melt is ready to share their organic progressive groove with the rest of the nation.
Captain Soularcat
Capt. Soularcat formed in Rome, GA, a northern suburb of Atlanta in August of 2000. Over the course of the last 5 years, they have progressed from a local band performing at a neighborhood bar, to becoming one of the new driving forces in rock & roll music. They are now a nationally touring band performing in many of the country’s best festivals and venues.
Old Union
Imagine a musical road trip through Memphis and Muscle Shoals with side trips to Texas and Detroit, ending up in Macon and you have a idea of the distinctive American rock and roll of Old Union. With musical influences as varied as the individual members, the music of Old Union has been described as fresh and new, yet with a cool retro vibe.
Elemental Harmonics
Elemental Harmonics is a three piece ensemble from Atlanta, Georgia with a fresh vision of music. Drawing inspiration from the roots of dub, drum'n'bass, house, funk, hip hop, and jazz they create a dynamic blend of harmonic textures, percolating melodies, and phat dancable beats. Tastefully blending computer generated sounds and live sequencing, with improvisation and song structure, EH gives way to a space where nature and technology find peace.
The Loft
"The Loft was easily one of the stand-out bands I saw during SXSW-week" - Sean Claes (Managing Editor, INsite Magazine - Austin, TX)
"Soulful, funky, creative, and cool." - Jesse Jarnow (jambands.com)
This is just some of the praise heaped upon Nashville, TN based band The Loft. Since completing their now 6 piece lineup in 2001, the band has built an evergrowing fanbase through both constant touring and 2 independently released CDs. Drawing comparisons to artists as diverse as Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Black Crowes, the band combines elements of rock, funk, and blues into a sound that's uniquely their own, yet 100% undeniably rock n roll.
Fusebox Funk
Eclectic to say the very least, Fusebox Funk delivers an eccentric blend of Funk, Rock, Hip Hop and Blues. Hailing from an extremely diverse music scene in Florida, this is a high energy powerhouse of culture.
Aerial 2012
Aerial2012 is an Atlanta founded sextet that fuses Electronica, Rock, Jazz, and World Music to create a unique and highly energetic sound that has put them at the top of both the critic's and the people's lists on both American coasts. Atlanta's Creative Loafing awarded the group recognition for their musical contributions and performances as the "Best of Atlanta" for 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2005.
Looney Mill
Looney Mill is a band from the Birmingham area in Alabama. It was formed in 2005 as a three-piece band growing into its current line-up. Looney Mill is influenced by all different types of music incorporating an eclectic range of styles to form an ever evolving sound. LM covers a variety of songs, which on any given night may include music in your cd player at home, or maybe even your parents' 8-track player in the closet.
Traveling North
Traveling North is a dynamic band that delivers fresh, energetic original songs based in rock and blues. Their ability to please audiences from 18 to 55 has raised many eyebrows with musical sophistication rarely exhibited by such young artists (ages 18-26). TN also covers such notables as Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews and Johnny Cash with genuine twists.
Big City Sunrise
Emerging as the jewel of the grass roots music scene and having shared bills with bands such as The Derek Trucks Band, MOFRO, members of Leftover Salmon, Jeff Coffin, Moonshine Still, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Big City Sunrise has garnered quite a following by creating a unique and energetic atmosphere at every show. Bluegrassjam.net said, “Few young bands blow your central spinal nodes clean out the first time you see them, but these guys smacked it down with lightning….I was literally blow away, you could say my Tevas are still scorched into the concrete!”
DJs:
DJ Number Five
DJ Number Five is one half of Classic City Breaks. DJ Number Five is a staple of the Athens Hip Hop community who bring his amazing musical talents to the the turn tables, he is sure to have the crowd rocking all night.
Dirty Digits
An amazing DJ with years of experience, Dirty Digits will be bring his smooth style to the Jamfest Tour to have fans movin' nonstop! Dirty Digits is taking time from his primary project Intellekt & Dirty Digits (ATF Records) and from pushing his new release to spin on the Winter Jamfest Tour.
Obeah
Hailing from Columbus, GA this relative new comer to the music scene is sure to blow your mind with his skills. Obeah is not only a DJ but and MC and who know he break out both skillz at any live performance. Get for Obeah you are sure to be impressed.
*****for more info about the artists please click on their names and you will be directed to their websites*****
Sounds Like
1.11.07 Winter Jamfest 2007 @ The Beta Bar - Tallahassee, FL - MsS, Traveling North
1.12.07 Winter Jamfest 2007 @ Freebird Live - Jacksonville, FL - Fusebox Funk, MsS, Scrapomatic, Matt Kearney
WINTER JAMFEST IS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR 2008. PLEASE EMAIL G.GELLER - gg11g@cs.com. THANKS AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU...
WINTER JAMFEST 2007
Is Proudly
Presented by: Terrapin Beer Co. and Leeway’s Home Grown Music Network
Sponsored by: Jambase.com and Southeast Performer Magazine
- Coming soon to a city near you -
Bringing you hot music during the cold winter is the 3rd Annual Winter Jamfest Tour
The Winter Jamfest 2007 tour will feature a dizzying array of music. In its 3rd year of existence and built around presenter’s, Terrapin Beer Co., principle of being “in tune with your taste,” the Jamfest tour is bringing back to lovers of good music and beer throughout the southeast the unforgettable concert-going experience of days gone by where fans could enjoy multi-band bills for affordable prices.
The Winter Jamfest tour will treat concert goers to a diverse artist lineup and a bevy of collaborations creating a sizzling festival atmosphere that is sure to sweep the senses and touch the soul.
The Winter Jamfest 2007 tour is a must and should not be missed. The musicians on tour will treat fans to eclectic music from Rock to Electronica, exploring the spectrum of genres of what we all have lovingly come to call the “jamband scene.”
With a line-up of established and up-and-coming artist, the Winter Jamfest 2007 tour is a traveling event that, in the words of John Cochran, Terrapin Beer’s co-founder, is sure to “take the summer festival atmosphere & vibe and keep it alive during the winter months” since we had so much fun last year we can't wait to be again “in tune with your taste!”
Involvement by all in this true concert going experience will also assist the worthwhile charitable causes of The Big House Foundation and Rock the Earth that the Winter Jamfest 2007 supports.
*****for more info about the artists please click on their names and you will be directed to their websites*****
GRAB YOUR DANCING SHOES, GET OUT OF THE COLD, COME JOIN US INSIDE
IT IS TIME FOR THE WINTER JAMFEST TOUR 2007!
Terrapin Beer Company was founded by two brewers who share a commitment to to creating world class beers unsurpassed in character and flavor. From the beginning the founders knew that Terrapin Beer Company would be located in Athens, GA. It is a city that reflects Spike and John's socially conscious philosophy. The city and the company are committed to the environment, have a great love of music, and practice living life to the fullest.
Leeway's Home Grown Music Network (HGMN) is people: independent bands, representatives, venues, stores, fans and people like you all working together to improve our world through good music! The Home Grown Music Network was launched in early 1995 by Leeway Productions to help talented independent bands reach fans who are seeking fun, interesting & mind expanding music.
JamBase exists to connect music fans everywhere with the music they love. Each day, JamBase works towards the goal of sustaining and growing the vibrant musical community that we serve. It is our hope that the JamBase website can be a place where those who are passionate about improvisational music can come together to share their musical views, and expand their musical horizons. National in scope, local in focus, JamBase exists to help its readers GO SEE LIVE MUSIC!
For more info about Jambase.com please click here - www.jambase.com
Performer is a magazine for independent musicians. Our mission is to supply our readership with motivating interviews and the kind of industry information they need to get ahead. We cover bands and solo artists based on the Southeast who are either unsigned or signed to an independent label. All styles of music are fair game from country to funk to hip-hop to u-tribal-klezmer-core as long as theres something innovative going on.
For more info about Southeast Performer Magazine please click here - www.performermag.com
PDA is a full service audio, visual, and special effects provider specializing in state of the art productions and installations. PDA services events across the globe and serve and extraordinary range of clients. PDA clients include a number of national touring artist (ie. Charlie Daniels Band, Dixie Chicks) and even Presidents of the United States of America.
For more info about PDA Stage please click here - www.pdastage.com
The Big House Foundation's goal is quite simple, but extremely challenging: to keep the Big House and its treasured archival collection intact, and open it to the public as the Allman Brothers Band Museum. Future plans include computer access to all documents, photos and other items from the archives, as well as hands-on, interactive displays. In addition, a musical education program for children will be a cornerstone of the Allman Brothers Band Museum, as all the members of the ABB recognize the difference music can make in the lives of young people, and how it helps to promote multi-cultural unity and understanding in our country.
Rock the Earth, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, national public interest environmental advocacy organization, is committed to protecting and defending America's natural resources through partnerships with the music industry and the world-wide environmental community.
Rock the Earth works closely with the music industry and its fans, many of whom are concerned with the fate of our public lands, air and water. We act as advocates to ensure the existence of a sustainable and healthy environment for all. Further, we aim to represent those individuals and communities whose environment or natural surroundings are directly and adversely affected by the actions of others. Through partnerships with artists as diverse as Bonnie Raitt, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, and Bon Jovi, Rock the Earth educates and activates fans to pursue a vision of global sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Here's a video that was captured of me offering my bottleneck slide interpretation of an old blues song, Goin' T' Brownsville, on open mic night at Old Strokers in Everett, WA. It starts out with me briefly introducing my homemade "Nobro" resophonic guitar and explaining some of the various recycled garage sale junk that I used in it's construction. Enjoy!
Hi, just wanted to let you know we are excited that our songs are now on I-Tunes, Rhapsody,E-Music, Amazon, and Napster for .99 cent downloads. Much love to you, and thanks for listening and hanging with us on myspace! anne-marie and green bracelet
I hope you have a great Easter Weekend!!!
If you Get a chance, stop by and listen to the new songs that all the Industry are buzzing about for Apri 12th's showcase! Let me know what you think! Have a Great Holiday!
HEY! I JUST ADDED MY 2 NEW SONGS TODAY! THE INDUSTRY IS BUZZING ABOUT THEM!! I WOULD LOVE TO GET THE PLAYS UP SO THAT WHEN THEY CHECK OUT MY PROFILE THEY CAN SEE THE SONGS ARE GETTING PLAYED! IT WOULD MEAN SO MUCH TO ME IF YOU COULD JUST TAKE 5 MIN. AND TAKE A LISTEN TO THE 2 NEW SONGS, "FINALLY GOT AWAY" AND "HER BED, MY DOOR" THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP! IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!
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