If you know reggae music, you know Clinton Fearon. Clinton Fearon is counted among Jamaica’s most talented musicians by peers and professionals in the Reggae music industry. His infectious bass riffs, guitar licks, percussion accents, and powerful vocals make Clinton Fearon a living legend amongst reggae musicians and fans. …more
Musical anthropologists interested in the study of just how fast a band can evolve need look no further than the six upright, upstanding men in Oregon’s Larry and His Flask. Formed by brothers Jamin and Jesse Marshall in 2003, the band’s new songs are a blurry blend of lightning fast string-band picking, gorgeous nods to old-school country, and sublime multi-part harmonies, all presented through a prism of punk chaos. … more
Eric McFadden is considered by many to be guitar-playing virtuoso. McFadden has toured the world both as a solo artist, as well as traveling with funk legend George Clinton of Parliament/Funkadelic, and rock legend Eric Burdon of The Animals. McFadden continues to tour with his primary band, the Eric McFadden Trio (EMT), which features bass phenomenon James Whiton (Tom Waits) and the great Paulo Baldi (Cake, Les Claypool). EMT recently released its third record, “Delicate Thing,” which received rave reviews. … more
http://www.pendulumaerialarts.org
Based in Portland, OR, Pendulum has been creating one-of-kind aerial entertainment across the United States since 2000. Pendulum’s work is a window into strength, beauty, joy and what it is in the human soul that loves to take risks. With dancers performing on trapeze, silks, straps and hoop, they are quickly gaining a reputation as the circus company that makes art! … more
http://www.myspace.com/thewhiskeydicks
The Whiskeydicks are a group of Celtic Gypsy Punk Rockers who have spent the better part of a decade carving a reputation for themselves as “One Hell of a Good Time.” The Whiskeydicks bridge the gap between traditional and modern celtic, gypsy and bluegrass-inspired popular music with an enthusiasm that is contagious and eclecticism that knows no bounds. Violin, Cello, Guitar, Drums and two Voices play original songs that tell stories of good times past, as well as songs people know played in a way they’d never imagine. … more
Traveler’s sound is an innovative, new fusion of World Music and Rock. Using traditional ethnic instruments combined with all the power of a full blown rock band, their performances are intense, exotic and adrenaline-driven. The real magic of a Traveler show is in the connection they make with the audience. … more
“Good music. Everyday.” That’s really all the Bad Tenants want. Members Casey Grant Gainor (C-Spot), Matthew Goodwin (Good Matters), Kristopher Dyche (the Infragable Dutchman) and Gabriel William Ghirardini (DJ Idlhnds) had a whirlwind-first year on the scene in 2011. A year that saw the release of their first album “Our Neighborhood” and culminated in four What’s Up! Magazine “What’s Up Awards” including Best Hip-Hop, Best New Group, and Best Video for their music video “When I’m Back.” … more
Sante Fe music icon Bill Hearne has been playing country, bluegrass, and swing music professionally since 1968. Drawing on existing material for his repetoire, Bill interprets less well-known songs in a deep baritone that has delighted audiences for decades. Bill has toured with the likes of Lyle Lovett, and has earned a spot on the bill at top folk festivals like Merle Fest, Strawberry Festival, and the Kerrville Folk Festival. … more
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