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February 24th, 2008

A Primer On: The Jam Bones

The Jam Bones…
The Jam Bones are an energetic retro-styled jam-party group that performs fun music from a number of styles including R&B, Oldies, Blues, Reggae, Rock and Roll, Jazz, and more. The Jam Bones covers a wide range of songs by artists like James Brown, Santana, Muddy Waters, The Commodores, The Grateful Dead, Bob Marley, […]

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February 17th, 2008

A Primer On: State Radio

State Radio…
is a rock band formed by former Dispatch member Chad Urmston in 2002 after Dispatch announced their indefinite hiatus (after about two years on hiatus, the band announced a break-up and a final show).
The band had originally been called “Flag of the Shiners” after a group of peacekeeping 19th century pirates, before they changed […]

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February 14th, 2008

A Primer On: Built to Spill

Built to Spill…
Former Treepeople leader Doug Martsch formed Built to Spill in 1992 with Brett Netson and Ralf Youtz as the band’s original members. In an interview with Spin magazine, Martsch stated that he intended to change the band’s lineup for every album, himself being the only permanent member. After the band’s first album, Ultimate […]

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February 5th, 2008

A Primer On: Steve Kimock

Steve Kimock…
Kimock’s music is widely known for being influenced heavily by the psychedelic rock styles of the Grateful Dead. He is one of several musical artists whose fan base includes Deadheads and whose popularity has surged as these fans have sought out new live musical outlets following the 1995 death of Grateful Dead frontman Jerry […]

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January 30th, 2008

A Primer On: The John Butler Trio

Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit…
is primarily eclectic roots/jam band from Australia led by guitarist and vocalist John Butler. Two of the band’s albums — Three (2001) and Living 2001-2002 (2003) — have gone platinum in Australia and reached the top ten of the Australian album charts in those years. The 2004 album […]

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January 29th, 2008

A Primer On: The Polyphonic Spree

The Polyphonic Spree…
is a self-described “choral symphonic rock” group from the Dallas, Texas area. The band generally consists of a 10-person choir, a pair of keyboardists, as well as a percussionist, drummer, bassist, guitarist, flautist, trumpeter, trombonist, violinist/violist, harpist, French horn player, a pedal steel player, theremin player, and an electronic effects person. Individual members […]

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January 25th, 2008

A Primer On: Yonder Mountain String Band

Yonder Mountain String Band…
the band’s history stretches back to when banjoist Dave Johnston and mandolinist Jeff Austin were still in college. Having met in Urbana, Illinois, Johnston requested Austin to join and sing in his band The Bluegrassholes. Austin, who played no instrument, revealed to Johnston that he owned a mandolin, who then told him […]

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January 23rd, 2008

A Primer On: Ratdog

Ratdog…
also known as Bob Weir and Ratdog, is an American rock band. The group began as a side project for Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir and bassist Rob Wasserman. After the Grateful Dead disbanded in December 1995, following the death of Jerry Garcia on August 9, 1995, Ratdog became Bob Weir’s primary band. They […]

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January 20th, 2008

A Primer On: Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit

Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit…
is an experimental jazz rock group originally founded by Col. Bruce Hampton. The band gained popularity in the Atlanta club scene in the early 1990’s and went on to tour with the first H.O.R.D.E. Tour. The lineup during those years was Hampton, Oteil Burbridge, Jimmy Herring, Jeff Sipe, […]

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January 17th, 2008

A Primer On: The Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead…
Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in San Francisco, California. The band was known for its unique and eclectic style, which fused elements of rock, folk, bluegrass, blues, country, jazz, psychedelia, space musi and gospel—and for live performances of long musical improvisation.[1][4] In particular, the band frequently made use […]

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