The B5Media network:

A Primer On: The Grateful Dead

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 of “long jams”—whereby Jerry Garcia would spend lengthy periods engaging in rock lead guitar solos that evoked various “depth moods.” Other bands utilized long improvisational jams, but “The Dead” took it to extremes. “Their music,” Lenny Kaye wrote, “touches on ground that most other groups …read more



Big Leg Emma January 2008 Shows Schedule

Big Leg Emma January 2008 Shows Schedule

Wazzup, guys! Here’s a quick view of where will Big Leg Emma be performing this January 2008. If you wish to check all there upcoming shows schedule, please visit their MySpace Website or Official Website.
Band: Big Leg Emma
Genre:  Folk Rock / Jam Band / Bluegrass
Shows Schedule for January 2008:
Waterstreet Music Hall Rochester, NY (Jan 11, 2008)
Winchester Music Hall – Lakewood, Ohio (Jan 12, 2008)
The Poorhouse – Charleston, South Carolina (Jan 16, 2008)
The Dumpster – Lilburn, GA (Jan 18, 2008)
Barley’s Tap Room – Knoxville, TN (Jan 19, 2008)
The Dumpster – Lilburn, GA (Jan 20, 2008)
Ocean Deck – Daytona Beach, FL (Jan …read more



Video: Dave Matthews Band

Video: Dave Matthews Band

Video of Dave Matthews Band “Gravedigger”



Archive.org Download of the Week: moe. Live at moe.down 8

Archive.org Download of the Week: moe. Live at moe.down 8

To download or to listen to the Live streaming, please click here. You can also visit moe. Official Website for more band details and updates.
moe.
September 01, 2007
moe.down 8
Snow Ridge Ski Area
Turin, NY

Buster
The Road
Shoot First
Down Boy
T.G.O.R.M
So Long
Mexico
Lazarus
Skrunk
tuning/banter
Ocean Size
Okayalright
Wind It Up
Plane Crash
Big World
Meat Puppets band switch
Big World
McBain
George
Faker
Timmy Tucker
crowd/tuning/banter
encore: Spine of a Dog
Spaz Medicine

Website: http://www.moe.org/



A Primer On: The Twin Cats

A Primer On: The Twin Cats

The Twin Cats…
are a 5-Piece Jazz/Funk band based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. The band was formed in 1998 by identical twins, Adam (drums) and Seth (guitar/vocals) Catron. In 2002, Cameron Reel (bass guitar) and Phil Geyer (keyboards) were added to the group. After playing together for almost 2 years, The Twin Cats decided to add a new dimension to their music by bringing in Nick Gerlach (sax/flute), ultimately completing The Twin Cats’ sound.
The Twin Cats have played at multiple venues throughout the Midwest. From intimate settings to outdoor festivals, this group loves to entertain!! Playing festivals such as Summer Camp, …read more



Dave Matthews Band on Warehouse Clearance Sales!

Dave Matthews Band on Warehouse Clearance Sales!

Checkout Dave Matthews Band (DMB) Official Store for some cool items on Warehouse Clearance Sales this month. Give 2008 some a DMB taste. They already slashed prices on some merchandise and even selling 2008 DMB Calendar for just $9.99
Click here to browse and shop for some DMB items.



Video: Turtle Soup

Video: Turtle Soup

Turtle Soup music video “Liquid, I Said” on M Squared Live 11/21/05.



Checking out Jam Bands at Last.fm

Checking out Jam Bands at Last.fm

Hi Guys! I am trying out Last.fm Widgets and giving it a try here… see it for yourself below. It lists all the artists under the Jam Band genre. Enjoy!
table.lfmWidgetaa6b6fe6284b065f7d2e0679e20f8a60 td {margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;border:0 !important;}table.lfmWidgetaa6b6fe6284b065f7d2e0679e20f8a60 tr.lfmHead a:hover {background:url(http://cdn.last.fm/widgets/images/en/header/quilt/artist_horizontal_blue.png) no-repeat 0 0 !important;}table.lfmWidgetaa6b6fe6284b065f7d2e0679e20f8a60 tr.lfmEmbed object {float:left;}table.lfmWidgetaa6b6fe6284b065f7d2e0679e20f8a60 tr.lfmFoot td.lfmConfig a:hover {background:url(http://cdn.last.fm/widgets/images/en/footer/blue_np.png) no-repeat 0px 0 !important;;}table.lfmWidgetaa6b6fe6284b065f7d2e0679e20f8a60 tr.lfmFoot td.lfmView a:hover {background:url(http://cdn.last.fm/widgets/images/en/footer/blue_np.png) no-repeat -85px 0 !important;}table.lfmWidgetaa6b6fe6284b065f7d2e0679e20f8a60 tr.lfmFoot td.lfmPopup a:hover {background:url(http://cdn.last.fm/widgets/images/en/footer/blue_np.png) no-repeat -159px 0 !important;}



Turtle Soup won Top Jam Band at Asbury Music Awards

Turtle Soup won Top Jam Band at Asbury Music Awards

A late update for the jam band lovers out there! At the recently concluded 15TH Aannual Asbury Music Awards 2007 which was held last Saturday November 17, 2007 at The Stone Pony, Turtle Soup won the Top Jam Band Award and Top Groove Band Award. This event was sponsored by Coors Light/Commerce Bank.
Here’s a quick Band Biography from JamBase.com:
Not only are they excellent songwriters, but dazzling musicians as well. Fun, catchy hooks, complex arrangements and sweet grooves fuel their improvisations.
This band combines exceptional talent and professionalism to create a memorable show. This pays off, and they’ve been quickly …read more



Random MySpace Band Review: Mojo Dub

Random MySpace Band Review: Mojo Dub

Band: Mojo Dub
MySpace Page: http://www.myspace.com/mojodub
Website: N/A
Classified as: Acoustic / Jazz / Jam Band
Members: Joe: Acoustic Guitar/Vocals, Andres: Upright Acoustic Bass, Mike: Percussion
About: Mojo Dub represents a blending of many styles and influences that combine to create a truly unique and energetic experience. “A perfect blend of roots and funk, with an intersting twist on fusion”.
Please do check their Myspace and Official Website, they are currently on tour. Check on the dates and schedules. What do you think about the band? Share it here.



« Previous PageNext Page »

About Us | Advertise with us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use

All content is Copyright © 2005-2012 b5media. All rights reserved.