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Category: Music News & Reviews
News and Reviews of Musicians and Events
Download Free Track off The New Quactus “Sense of We” Album
With the new Quactus album almost a month away (July 20th), Quactus has put the track listings up and offered you a chance to hear
Environmental Suggestions from the Artist of the Month, Nate LaPointe
As you know, we mix the jamband community and the environment together here at Shakedown News. I can’t think o f a better example than
Bonnaroo Broadcasting LIVE on YouTube.com and NPR.org
This weekend is the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, TN. If you can’t find your way to rural Tennessee today, not to worry, the Bonnaroo
Best Grateful Dead Show Ever
“All the years combined, they melt into a dream…” This is true, but one memory must stand out as your “best show ever!” moment. Was
Keller Williams and Tim Bluhm Join Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann in Rhythm Devils
Rhythm Devils has announced summer shows with a lineup that includes Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann (assorted percussion), one-man-band Keller Williams (guitar, vocals) in July and Tim Bluhm of the Mother Hips (guitar, vocals) on later dates, Sikiru Adepoju (talking drum), Davy Knowles (guitar, vocals), and Andy Hess (bass). Together, they will take music beyond the horizon to a universe where rhythm is in constant flux and sound has infinite potential.
Particle Re-Unites With Charlie Hitchcock For Two Shows Southern California
Particle will reunite with guitarist Charlie Hitchcock for two very special concerts honoring the recent passing of two of Particle’s biggest fans and best friends, Gregg Lobdell and Jimmy Lebloch. Gregg and Jimmy were cornerstones of the Southern California music scene, and both played vital roles in helping build Particle’s fan base when the band first started with Hitchcock ten years ago.
Chris Hillman Performing and Speaking at the Grammy Museum in LA
From the Grammy Museum website: On May 20th The GRAMMY Museum welcomes country rock pioneer Chris Hillman to the Museum’s state-of-the-art Sound Stage. Before an
Roger Waters Wall Tour Adds 12 New Dates
With the wild popularity of the upcoming Roger Waters: The Wall Tour, they’ve added 12 new dates to the tour including another show at Staples
Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison Exhibit at the LA Grammy Museum
So, last Friday I had the pleasure of visiting the new Grammy Museum at LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles. My first trip to the relatively new fixture downtown, I didn’t know what to expect. What to my wondrous eyes did appear as I walked through the front door but Janis Joplin’s painted Porche sitting there in it’s full hippieness.
