The Avetts will perform on the Swamp Stage at 3:30 PM on Saturday afternoon. Here’s a video for the melancholy If It’s The Beaches, which was recorded live last year:
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2. Martin Sexton – A couple of months ago I discovered the music of Martin Sexton, and I just can’t stop listening to his latest CD. Marty’s got the voice of an angel, and the dude probably has more soul in his finger than most bands have as a unit. Sexton writes thought provoking songs, which are never too serious that you can’t enjoy ’em.
In concert I can see Martin’s exuberance keeping many audiences spellbound. He’s played solo, with a duo, a trio and with a full band. It remains to be seen who he’ll bring up to the stage at Big Cypress. Sexton rocks the Sunset Stage on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 PM. Here’s a video of Martin playing Hey Joe backstage before a concert:
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3. Arrested Development – Oh man I just can’t wait to see what happens when Gob and Buster take the stage together for an epic version of Careless Whisper. Oh wait… wrong Arrested Development. Actually, I really use to dig Arrested Development back in the days of their big hits. MC Speech has an interesting delivery, and these guys put great grooves behind their words. I’ve always wondered what the deal was with the really old dude in the band, so I look forward to seein’ what that’s all about. Arrested Development takes the Sunset Stage at 3:30 PM on Saturday afternoon. Here’s hoping they play Tennessee and Mr. Wendell. Speaking of which, here’s the video for the former…
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4. Dr. Dog – I’ve been listening to the Psychedelic sounds of Philadelphia’s Dr. Dog for a few years now, but I’ve never seen them live. Dr. Dog combine sweet melodies with fuzz-driven music to create a unique sound of their own. These guys are a throwback, and would have probably fit in nicely back in the AM radio days. A couple of good friends, who’s opinion I always trust, tell me these guys sound even better live. I guess I’ll find out soon enough.
Look for Dr. Dog at the Chickee Hut on Saturday afternoon at 5 PM. Here’s a video of the band performing My Old Ways on The Late Show with David Letterman:
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5. New Mastersounds – If you’ve been reading this rag for a while you probably know we’re big fans of Brit-funksters The New Mastersounds. The boys from Leeds will make their way down to South Florida for Langerado, and I’ll finally get a chance to see them in action. If you like your funk played tight and straight, you’re gonna love The New Mastersounds. These guys pick up where James Brown left off when he fired Bootsy Collins.
The Mastersounds are taking a break from recording a new album to play at Cypress. You can see them perform at the Chickee Hut on Saturday afternoon at 3:15 PM. Here’s a clip of the fellas banging out a stellar version of 3 on the B to give you an idea of what to expect:
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Are you heading down to Big Cypress for Langerado? What bands are you most interested in seeing for the first time? I’ve showed you mine, now you show me yours by leaving a comment below…
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met and shot photos of Avett Bro’s. great stuff. great people.
also, saw arrested development last year at Grassroots Festival outside ithaca, ny and Damn!, they were hot.
Even the older blue-grass folk were into them!
The New Mastersounds-I’d be real curious how they deliver live—please let us know.
i love me some dr. dog. you’re going to really dig them live, they don’t disappoint.
I caught the Avett Bros at Irving last year and as much as they had it rocking, it felt like a virgin daquiri bluegrass drink. Too much strummin and not enough pickin.