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[Show Review] Rebelution at the Crystal Ballroom March 06, 2015 |Portland, Oregon Live Music Coverage

[Show Review] Rebelution at the Crystal Ballroom March 06, 2015 |Portland, Oregon

Santa Barbara’s original reggae rock band, Rebelution, brought nothing but good vibes for a two-night showcase at Portland’s historic McMenamins’ Crystal Ballroom last Thursday and Friday night. The crowd was vibing from the very beginning when Jeremy Loops, a phenomenal artist skilled in guitar, harmonica, beatbox, ukelele and banjo, united with collaborator James Faull and brought a […]

Mar 12, 2015 Read →
[Festival Interview] We speak to Euphoria Music Festivals’ lead coordinators to find out why you NEED to hit up Euphoria | April 10th-12th, 2015 Festival Coverage

[Festival Interview] We speak to Euphoria Music Festivals’ lead coordinators to find out why you NEED to hit up Euphoria | April 10th-12th, 2015

You should probably go to Euphoria 2015. Besides the fact that Pretty Lights, STS9, Thievery Corporation, Adventure Club, Eliot Lipp, and Ghostland Observatory are all playing there, here are a few good reasons to go to Euphoria Music Festival this year. There are probably lots of festivals you’ll want to attend this summer, and we […]

Feb 24, 2015 Read →
[Review] Keeping The Irie Vibes Alive | Tribal Seeds in Dallas 8/28/2014 Live Music Coverage

[Review] Keeping The Irie Vibes Alive | Tribal Seeds in Dallas 8/28/2014

Review and Photos by Brooke Stalker. Some may say to “Never Go Full Irie”. Luckily, Dallas turned a deaf ear to those foolish souls this past Thursday August 28, at local hot spot, The Gas Monkey, successfully pulling off a full Rasta Welcome for the talented guys apart of the Tribal Seeds. Kicking off their […]

Sep 3, 2014 Read →
[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Thievery Corporation Serenades New York City at Pier 97 | August 15, 2014 East Coast

[Show Review + Photo Gallery] Thievery Corporation Serenades New York City at Pier 97 | August 15, 2014

Last Friday, August 15, 2014, the full Thievery Corporation live band gave a memorably enchanting performance at New York City’s Pier 97.  This show was part of their current tour in celebration of the group’s  newest record, Saudade.  Sixties funk brass ensemble, Lee Fields & The Expressions,  got the evening started with a smooth, soulful jazz session as the crowd began entering […]

Aug 25, 2014 Read →
[Photo Gallery] The Expendables at House of Blues |Dallas,TX November 2010 Reggae

[Photo Gallery] The Expendables at House of Blues |Dallas,TX November 2010

The Expendables is a band made up of four longtime friends, who decided to make a career out of playing music with one another. It’s as simple as that. In fact, the initial 7 years of the band’s career was completely independently funded by the members themselves. Their relentless dedication has kept them in the […]

Nov 29, 2010 Read →
[Photo Gallery] Slightly Stoopid Spend 4/20 in Austin | April 20, 2010 Live Music Coverage

[Photo Gallery] Slightly Stoopid Spend 4/20 in Austin | April 20, 2010

Composed by Tai C Slightly Stoopid is one of my all time favorite bands, and easily in my top three of best live acts. Hailing from San Diego, California, the band has been fully active since 1995, so it’s no wonder they have such a strong, happy and loyal fan base. Anyone who’s been to […]

Apr 25, 2010 Read →