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Guest Posts
Today marks the release of Kalan Wolfe and The Shift’s new music video, “Make It Out Alive”. Director Aaron Siebol brings the song to life with the cinematic release, giving us an even greater insight into the musical message, starring Elias Alexander (also known as Ramblxr). The scene opens with Elias, in most regards, resembling […]
Festival Coverage
Tonight marks the end of the eighth annual WinterWonderGrass. Each year for WinterWonderGrass Steamboat Ski Resort becomes a straight jam for three days. Three large tent stages and a mountain-front main stage are stacked each year with renowned bluegrass and string artists. A variety of local breweries and food trucks set up at the fest […]
Electronic
After taking a year off in 2019, Gem and Jam Festival are back to doing what they do best; throwing insane desert parties with a fine selection of art, gems and of course, jams from across the genre board. Music lovers from across the country will be traveling to Tucson for artists like Tipper, Billy […]
![Strings & Soul in Steamboat: WinterWonderGrass 2020 [February 21st – 23rd, 2020]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ddeb5c5c-wwg_2020_colorado_web-663x1024-e1576650663642.jpg?resize=500%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
This February 21st through 23rd WinterWonderGrass returns to the majestic Steamboat Springs for its eighth year of “Music, Brews and Mountains”. A festival primarily bluegrass and folk based, country energy with an abundance of string instruments and soul will light up the peaceful snowy valley this February. This years’ lineup boasts bluegrass legends such as […]
![‘Watching It All Fall Apart’ with Fruition on the road: Missoula to Billings to Bozeman [Show Review + Concert Photography]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/7c4063c3-eaw_0165.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Guest Posts
Over the past 10 years, Fruition have worked their tails off to be where they are today. This isn’t just music, this isn’t just a band; this is hard work, determination, and passion. This is a community they have built full of love and support. They have come a long way; from busking on the […]
![Old Salt Union and Yonder Mountain String Band at Stubb’s | Austin, TX February 3rd, 2018 [Show Review + Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/d32defd3-2018yondermtnstubbs-24.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Guest Posts
It was chilly on Red River when I arrived in Austin Saturday night. Walking up to Stubb’s, I noticed a distinct lack of people milling about outside. I thought to myself there’s no way Austin wouldn’t turn out for a bluegrass show. The last time I had seen Yonder Mountain was several years ago […]
![Dirtwire bring Blaze Tour to Seattle’s Nectar Lounge with Yaima | November 15th, 2017 [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ditwireee.jpeg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Electronic
The cultural hub of Fremont is revisited on November 15th at the Nectar Lounge by Dirtwire, a trio of musicians who consistently delivers a worldly performance rooted in the crossroads of beats, blues, African, Asian, and South American sounds. The fused Americana and post-millennial psychedelic journey is guided by David Satori of Beats Antique, Evan […]
![6 Sets Not to Miss at Hillberry Festival; THIS WEEKEND October 12-15, Eureka Springs, Arkansas [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/19756669_2314047725486195_6204699735438708334_n.png?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival is THE festival to be at the weekend of October 12th-15th. Presented by Deadhead Productions and Railroad Earth, Hillberry happens at the unique private land dubbed The Farm in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Graced with the best in Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, Soul and more, Hillberry’s lineup is every Bluegrass lover’s dream. The […]
![Fruition joins Greensky Bluegrass at Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership in New Mexico | September 20th, 2017 [Photo Gallery]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/GSBG-Banjo-2-1.jpg?resize=600%2C375&ssl=1)
Jamband
A night of strings, blues and fun – contributing photographer Austin Dodson captured wonderful performances by two of our favorite bands. Fruition and Green Sky Blue Grass both gave tremendous and energetic performances that cemented Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership as one of our new favorite venues. Re-live the night through Austin’s photos and make sure to […]
![Countdown to Utopiafest 9.22-9.24; Pre-Party TONIGHT with Toubab Krewe [Event Preview]](https://i0.wp.com/composeyourselfmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/19029396_10154517759206994_5721105747935070886_n.png?resize=600%2C360&ssl=1)
Festival Coverage
To get everyone on our level of stoke for the ninth annual Utopiafest we compiled a list of the things we love most about this intimate gathering nestled in the rolling greenery of the Texas Hill Country. We asked Utopia vets, Facebook and our personal friends what their favorite aspects of Utopiafest are and here is […]