November 2007

In one of the most stunning departures since JFK Jr. took off into the fog, Tea Leaf Green bassist Ben “Milky” Chambers today announced he’ll no longer be addressing the

Of all the great bands and musicians of whom I’ve become a big-time admirer this year, first-class whistler and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird may top the list. Just take one look

Warning: the following post contains more Phish geekery than journalistic integrity…but, really, who cares what you think? Ten years ago today the popular rock band Phish set off for a

Add Langerado to the growing list of festivals remaking themselves so as to benefit from economies of scale. Or something. We don’t know really know what that means.

For better or worse, the big outdoor festival scene continues to diversify from what were typically jamband-dominated affairs to more varied lineups capable of drawing both hippies and hipsters. We’re slowly phasing out free hugs, nitrous tanks and grilled cheese while simultaneously ushering in silent contempt, post-ironic T-shirts and [something hipsters eat].

This one’s a bit more curious, but for the most part the trend continues: Five days after missing the initial artist deadline, Langerado promoters finally confirmed REM, the Beastie Boys and Phil Lesh will headline the 2008 Langerado Festival alongside 311, The Roots, Ani DiFranco, Thievery Corp. and more. Now settled at Big Cypress on March 6th – 9th, Langerado aims to double the size of last year’s crowd at Markham Park in Sunrise, which hosted the festival for the last three years.

Tickets go onsale this Friday at 12pm and include camping as well as late night shows on site. Read on for the full lineup, and look for more artists to be added soon:

Col. Bruce Hampton & the Quark Alliance release their debut album Give Thanks To Chank today featuring all new originals songs written by the esteemed Colonel and Jeff Caldwell. The