2006

The Disco Biscuits have announced Camp Bisco V’s artist lineup. Joining them on the bill will be The Roots, Thievery Corporation (DJ set), Brazilian Girls, The New Deal, RJD2, Perpetual Groove, The Juan McLean, Brothers Past, Lotus, Orchard Lounge, Elemental Harmonics, and more acts to be announced in mid-summer.

Camp Bisco V will happen on August 25 and 26 at Hunter Mountain Ski Resort and Lodge in Hunter, New York (www.huntermtn.com). The festival will take place at the base of the world-class Catskill Mountains resort. Located only 2 hours from New York City, CBV will feature two stages, over 15 musical acts, onsite and offsite camping, as well as plenty of non-musical activities. Musical hosts, The Disco Biscuits, will offer up two sets each night of their jaw-dropping electronic rock compositions. Stay tuned to www.campbiscov.com for details and new announcements.

Much like last year, this year’s Camp Bisco boasts a family friendly environment, with designated Quiet Camping and plenty of daytime activities for both kids and adults, including the annual Camp Bisco Color Wars and outdoor recreations such as river activities, hiking, golf, and more. This year also includes indoor lodge facilities, outdoor showers and toilets, and a dance hall, for use by festival goers and onsite campers. As always, Camp Bisco V will host plenty of food and arts & crafts vending within the festival grounds.

Event details are as follows:
Friday, August 25 and Saturday, August 26
(gates open at 8 am on the 25th and close at 4 PM on the 27th)
Hunter Mountain Ski and Lodge
Route 23A – Hunter, NY
huntermtn.com

Desmond Dekker, who brought the sound of Jamaican ska music to the world with songs such as “Israelites,” has died, his manager said Friday. He was 64.

Dekker, who lived in England, collapsed from an apparent heart attack at his home on Thursday, manager Delroy Williams said.

“It is such a shock, I don’t think I will ever get over this,” Williams said.

Dekker’s 1969 song “Israelites,” a Top 10 single in both Britain and the United States, was the first international hit produced by Jamaica’s vibrant music scene. With its haunting vocals and irresistible rhythm, it introduced the world to ska, a precursor to reggae.

“Desmond was the first legend, believe it or not,” Williams said. “When he released ‘Israelites’ nobody had heard of Bob Marley

Canadian pop/rock acts Kyle Riabko and Easily Amused and their “Come Together Tour” came to an unfortunate halt yesterday when they woke up to find their van and trailer stolen from a Philadelphia hotel parking lot. As a result, all remaining tour dates have been cancelled, as both bands are busy trying to find a way home.

The trailer was filled with everyone’s equipment, including a custom-made acoustic guitar, 1966 Fender Jaguar, vintage Ludwig drum set and Elrick MJS5 bass guitar. That’s just the beginning of an entire trailer full of gear that has been stolen, so the bands are asking that if you are involved in the Philly music scene, to please keep an eye out for the gear to pop up in stores within the area.

The 4th Annual 10,000 Lakes Festival (10KLF) will serve as the tour-ending destination for headliners Phil Lesh & Friends and Trey Anastasio, and a springboard for four nights of music, camping, and relaxation with over forty artists scheduled to perform July 19-22 at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, MN.

Trey will reunite with former Phish band mate Mike Gordon (bass) who will be joined by Marco Benevento (keyboards) and Joe Russo (drums) in the appropriately titled acronym ensemble

Eric Clapton last landed stateside for a Cream reunion tour, will return to the U.S. with his own band for a fall tour.
Details are pending but the first leg of his North America tour is expected to begin September 16 in Minneapolis and continue to cities including St. Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Miami and New York, where Clapton will play two nights at Madison Square Garden.
Twenty-two dates are expected to be announced, but more shows will likely be added. The Robert Cray Band will open for the U.S. concerts.
The 61-year-old rock legend is on a European tour and wraps a seven-night run at London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 26. The tour ends with a show in Moscow’s Red Square August 3.
Clapton’s current touring band includes guitarist Derek Trucks, and the shows have included both old classics and songs from his 2005 disc, Back Home.

Source pollstar.com.

Widespread Panic will toast the release of ‘Earth to America’ (Sanctuary/Widespread Records), their first studio album in three years, with an exclusive free release day party/performance at New York

One of the most colorful careers in music came to a close today as pioneering booking agent Ian Copeland died in Los Angeles of melanoma. He was 57.

Ian founded Frontier Booking International (F.B.I.), younger brother Stewart was the founder and drummer of the Police; and older brother Miles was the founder of International Records Syndicate (I.R.S.), a record label whose acts included R.E.M., the Go-Gos, Black Sabbath, Oingo Boingo, Wall of Voodoo and General Public. Older sister Lorraine (Lennie) is a writer and producer. Ian Copeland was surrounded by family at the time of his death.

Gorillaz co-creator Jamie Hewlett has been named Britain’s designer of the year for his groundbreaking animation for the virtual band.

Hewlett, who first earned fame for co-creating the comic strip Tank Girl, won the award Monday in a ceremony at the Design Museum. He was honored for conceiving the graphics, animation and “live” performances for the band, which is composed of four animated, fictional members.

“Jamie Hewlett has not only created a personal mythology with the virtual band Gorillaz, he has also created designs for the direction in which technology and culture are going