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Galactic Into the Deep Tour Unearths Modern New Orleans Jazz

By |March 17th, 2016|Categories: Chicago, Entertainment, Galactic, LOCKN Music Festival, Music News, National News, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New York City, Red Rocks Amphitheatre|Tags: , , , , , , |

Erica Falls, The Bright Light, MOFRO + BoomBox Join the Band on the Road Galactic is currently out on tour this year with +20 appearances at major events and music festival across the country. Erica Falls and The Bright Light will open shows during a section of the tour. The band is set to perform with JJ and MOFRO during Jazz Fest at the Orpheum Theater. That set will be a highlight of the Jazz Fest late night schedule. After attending shows at the Orpheum before Hurricane Katrina, it serves as one of the best venues in New Orleans, and will

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  • Dr. John & the Nite Trippers set to perform at the 2016 New Orleans Jazz Fest. Photo by: Dr. John / YouTube

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2016 Music Preview

By |March 7th, 2016|Categories: Galactic, Music News, National News, New Orleans, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Snarky Puppy, The Revivalists, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Dance Along With the Backbeat of New Orleans The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will be hosting their 47th Annual event at the historic Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans, Louisiana. Guests will be able to experience over dozens of different musical genres, as well as a variety of food & beverages over two weekends spanning April 22 - May 1. After the music wraps for the daytime events at the racetrack, the late night madness begins in downtown New Orleans. It is a delight to see bands performing at the Orpheum Theatre during Jazz Fest. The Original Meters will perform

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  • Lockn MusicLockn Music Festival 2016 lineup. Headliners include: Phish, My Morning Jacket and Ween.

LOCKN Festival Announces Phish, My Morning Jacket & Ween for 2016

By |February 17th, 2016|Categories: Galactic, Keller Williams, LOCKN Music Festival, Music News, National News, Phish, Umphrey's McGee|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Galactic, Umphreys McGee + More Acts to Be Announced The LOCKN Music Festival has just released their live acts for 2016 with Phish, My Morning Jacket and Ween headlining the event. This year the festival will be on August 25-28, and take place at Oak Ridge Farm, in Arrington, Virginia. After hosting live performance with Widespread Panic, The String Cheese Incident, jam sessions with members from the Grateful Dead, and several sets of epic live music, the LOCKN Festival has now announced that Phish, My Morning Jacket, Ween will be making their festival debut. Umphrey's McGee has stolen the show

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  • Lotus Live at The Pageant. Photo by: Nicholas Hess

Mountain Music Fest Adds Lotus, Galactic, Dumpstaphunk & Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band

By |January 27th, 2016|Categories: Festivals, Galactic, Lotus, Music News, National News, New York City, Okeechobee, Philadelphia, St. Louis, West Virginia|Tags: , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Lotus Tours in the Northeast & Midwest to Kick Off 2016' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] On Friday, January 29 Lotus will kick off their 2016 tour in their hometown of Philadelphia at the Electric Factory. Nugs.tv is set to stream the live performance. Lotus will be staying busy in February with concerts in New York City, Boston, Richmond, Atlanta and St. Louis. The band will be playing at Mainstage Morgantown on 2/16, as well over 20 shows in the month of February. In addition, Lotus has also just been announced

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  • The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2016 lineup. Photo by: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival / YouTube

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Books Stevie Wonder, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam +70 Live Acts

By |January 19th, 2016|Categories: Galactic, Music News, National News, New Orleans, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Revivalists, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Herbie Hancock, Neil Young, Dumpstaphunk with Art Neville at Jazz Fest 2016 ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has released their 2016 lineup featuring: Stevie Wonder, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Herbie Hancock, Neil Young, Dr. John and many more talented artists to perform over two weekends. Pearl Jam celebrates their 25th anniversary with an appearances at Jazz Fest, Madison Square Garden and Bonnaroo. The festival reconnects with musical legends Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Van Morrison and Elvis Costello, as well as

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  • LOCKN Music Festival 2014. Image by: Matthew McGuire

LOCKN Music Festival on hold due to weather

By |September 10th, 2015|Categories: EOTO, Galactic, LOCKN Music Festival, Music News, National News, Pop Culture, The String Cheese Incident, Umphrey's McGee, Widespread Panic|Tags: , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='When life gives you lemons, grab some vodka, iced tea and make a John Daly' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The LOCKN' Music Festival in Arrington, Virginia has called off performances for Thursday due to severe weather on Wednesday evening. The festival organizers have just made this statement: [av_icon_box position='left' boxed='' icon='ue83e' font='entypo-fontello' title='LOCKN Festival Update' link='' linktarget='' linkelement='' font_color='' custom_title='' custom_content='' color='' custom_bg='' custom_font='' custom_border='']  Campgrounds at Lockn' to open first thing Friday morning Lockn' attendees are welcome in Lynchburg at: River Ridge Mall, 3405 Candlers Mtn Rd, there

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  • Lockn Music Festival 2013. Photo by: Jay Blakesberg

LOCKN Music Festival maps out a Grateful Dead reunion

By |September 3rd, 2015|Categories: EOTO, Galactic, LOCKN Music Festival, Music News, National News, Previews, The String Cheese Incident, Umphrey's McGee, United States, Widespread Panic|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Jimmy Cliff, Carlos Santana, + 30 acts Turn on your love lights this September 10-13 for over 30 of the hottest live acts hosted by the LOCKN Music Festival in Arrington, Virginia. Original performances will take place featuring The Doobie Brothers with The String Cheese Incident, Grateful Dead superjams, as well as Jimmy Cliff performing with Widespread Panic. The LOCKN Music Festival provides unique sets that you can really only experience at this festival. The original composition of the lineups make this festival a crown jewel for live music events. The festival has a

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North Coast Music Festival hosts Widespread Panic + over 100 acts

By |August 29th, 2015|Categories: Chicago, Future Rock, Galactic, Illinois, Music News, National News, North Coast Music Festival, Previews, Shpongle, The Disco Biscuits, Widespread Panic, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='The Chemical Brothers + D Angelo and the Vanguard ignite Union Park' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The North Coast Music Festival is hosting their 6th annual event in Union Park September 4-6. In 2014, the festival grounds were expanded, allowing for an increased capacity of 20,000 per day. Saturday and Sunday sold out, and Friday drew 19,000 fans. This year the festival has sold out of three day passes and currently have single day tickets available for next weekend. Stay up to date with everything North Coast featuring the #NCMF

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Galactic vs. The Revivalists | New Orleans Album Review Showdown

By |July 17th, 2015|Categories: Forecastle Music Festival, Galactic, LOCKN Music Festival, Louisiana, Music News, National News, New Orleans, North Coast Music Festival, Reviews, The Revivalists|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Into the Deep vs. Men Amongst Mountains' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Galactic and The Revivalists have both released new records on Friday, July 17. In celebration of all the new music, this review combines both albums and puts the head-to-head. New Orleans music such a rich history in music. This review is to honor and pay respect to the past and present musicians from New Orleans. In one corner you have Galactic. The aged veterans with over twenty years of experience. Their album, Into the Deep features an array of

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