In year one – 2010 – the Hangout Music Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama made their mark in the festival world as the only one of its kind, featuring artists like Trey Anastasio, the Zac Brown Band, John Legend, The Roots, Ben Harper and the Black Crowes, among many, many others. In 2011, Hangout will …
Tag Archive: Umphrey’s McGee
Jan
07
2011
Waka, Waka, Waka: Wakarusa Unveils Lineup
Wakarusa #8 returns to Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Arkansas on June 2. Today they announced the initial lineup, featuring big names and suspected headliners like like My Morning Jacket, Ben Harper & Relentless 7, Thievery Corporation and Umphrey’s McGee, as well as Ekoostik Hookah from Columbus and the Werks from Dayton. Other notable artists include Bassnectar, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Mumford …
Oct
11
2010
20 Mind-Blowing Performances of 2010 (So Far)
1. Flaming Lips – Bonnaroo Music Festival/Forecastle Festival Hands down, the Flaming Lips are the best band I’ve seen all year long, and maybe even in the top five that I’ve ever seen. I’m not sure why I waited until 2010 to finally see them - I discovered them over ten years ago when I was in …
Jul
07
2010
25 Acts to See at Louisville’s Forecastle Festival
Against Me! The Florida folk-punk band released their fifth studio album (White Crosses) last month and are playing Sunday on the East Stage from 10:30-11:50 Bassnectar The heavy tempo, electronica project of Lorin Ashton is playing Saturday on the West Stage from 9:00-10:15 CAKE The California alt rock band who was an integral part of …
Jun
17
2010
My Friday at Bonnaroo 2010
I awoke sometime shortly after sunrise on Friday morning, to what I’d imagine is the same feeling you would have if you were stuck inside of an oven. With it being this early and already topping ninety degrees, we were still several hours away from the music beginning for the day, so I spent the …
Apr
29
2010
20 Picks for Bonnaroo 2010
Bonnaroo is just forty-one days away, but for many people like myself, listening to and talking about the bands playing is a topic that seems to come up every day of the year in my conversations. Some of my friends, I’d imagine, are probably pretty sick and tired of hearing the word “Bonnaroo” come out of my …
Mar
04
2010
Bonnaroo Additions Round One
The first round of artist additions were announced today for this summer’s Bonnaroo Music Festival. Fans of Bonnaroo’s past will be happy, with bands like Ween, Galactic, Umphrey’s McGee and the John Butler Trio, each of whom have played the festival multiple times since its 2002 inception. Marking their first appearances at the festival this year …
Jul
06
2009
This Week in Music
Monday, July 6 Critic’s Pick: PNC Pavilion – Counting Crows, Augustana Paper Route, Audrey Sessions and Mia Carruthers & the Retros – Southgate House – Ballroom Northside Tavern – The Quartet Tuesday, July 7 Jason Lytle (of Grandaddy) – Southgate House – Ballroom Underbelly – An evening featuring ten of the area’s best stand-up comedians …