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Electric Forest Festival “Plug In” Fan Engagement Program

March 26, 2013 No comments

ELECTRIC FOREST’S “PLUG IN” FAN ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM BLURS LINES BETWEEN ORGANIZERS AND ATTENDEES

ELECTRIC FOREST CHOSEN AS ONE OF “THE WORLD’S BEST MUSIC FESTIVALS” BY JETSETTER

2013 LINEUP INCLUDES THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, PRETTY LIGHTS, PASSION PIT, EMPIRE OF THE SUN, KNIFE PARTY, DISPATCH, BENNY BENASSI, YEASAYER, A-TRAK, GRIMES, RAILROAD EARTH, TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE, FEMI KUTI & THE POSITIVE FORCE, MADEON, HEADHUNTERZ, BAAUER, DANNY BROWN, GREENSKY BLUEGRASS AND MANY OTHERS

This festival season, Electric Forest returns to the Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan on June 27- June 30, 2013. Today, Electric Forest’s “Plug In” Program – the festival’s innovative fan engagement platform – is in full swing. With many unique participation opportunities and several winners already announced, thousands of Electric Forest fans have been showing off – and sharing – their creativity, talent, and loyalty to the fest. Check out these stories submitted for the “Electric Moment” contest, the winners for Timeline Photo contest and Instrumental Forester competition, and the top submissions for the ongoing Chari-T Shirt Design contest. Visit www.electricforestfestival.com for details on all of the Plug In opportunities, including the hugely popular Hoop Troupe contest launching tomorrow (Wednesday March 27). Additional contests still to be announced.

Known for fully embracing the possibilities of an engaged festival community, Electric Forest’s Plug In Program deliberately blurs the line between event organizers and attendees. With this truly unique “open source” approach, the festival is able to harness the creativity and passion of its community members, offering real and tangible ways for fans to participate in and ultimately help shape the Electric Forest experience. This is a big deal, since for Electric Forest – experience trumps all.

Through these ever-evolving participation programs, Electric Forest has “reinvented the sense of unity [that can happen at a music event], insisting that mainstream festivals can be so much more for people than just a party. Rather an artistic playground for…young adults to communicate their innovative ideas and art-works through any means fathomable.” (The Untz)

Recently chosen as one of “the world’s ten best music festivals” by Jetsetter, Electric Forest is widely recognized for propelling the U.S. festival scene into a brave new era of music and camping festivals.

The reasons for this stellar reputation are many. Undeniably known for delivering “the ultimate festival experience,” (IMF Magazine), Electric Forest offers incomparable VIP accommodations, unique on-site features and amenities, astonishing and unparalleled integration of music and art, and a vibe so thick with “camaraderie and freedom…it must be experienced to be appreciated.” (Consequence Of Sound)

Hailed for its deep, diverse, and often unexpected lineup curation, Electric Forest 2013 features performances by live music pioneers The String Cheese Incident (3 performances), Pretty Lights, Passion Pit, Empire of the Sun, Knife Party, Dispatch, Benny Benassi, Yeasayer, A-Trak, Grimes, Railroad Earth, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, FEMI KUTI & The Positive Force, Madeon, Headhunterz, Baauer, Danny Brown, Greensky Bluegrass and many more. The complete list of currently confirmed performers is available at www.electricforestfestival.com, with additional artists still to be announced.

At the heart of Electric Forest, the beloved Sherwood Forest is “with no exaggeration at all, the most well produced and artistically inspired area…ever seen at a music festival” (Magnetic Magazine). Showered with state-of-the-art, jaw-dropping light displays, intricate and earthy artful touches, and everything in between, in 2013 the Sherwood Forest is expanding in size for the first time ever. Fans can look forward to more to discover, wonder and wow.

Also in 2013, Electric Forest’s unrivaled GOOD LIFE VIP experience promises even more stellar amenities and perks. From camping and RV spots, to log cabins and homes, to resort hotel-style suites – all located directly on the festival grounds – The GOOD LIFE has something for all budgets and tastes. The festival’s exclusive site – hailed as “THE best place to hold a music festival” (Magnetic Magazine) – offers trails, forests, fields, lakes and beachfronts, and even on-site bars and eateries. In addition, Electric Forest patrons can take advantage of the resort’s many amenities including a 60,000 square foot indoor water park, an 18-hole championship golf course, swimming pools, horseback riding, and more. Visit www.electricforestfestival.com for GOOD LIFE options and details.

For ongoing updates:
www.electricforestfestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElectricForest
Twitter: @Electric_Forest
You Tube: www.youtube.com/user/TheElectricForest

Tickets on sale now at www.electricforestfestival.com and at 1-888- 512-SHOW (Open Mon-Sat 9am-9pm CST).

Electric Forest is produced by Madison House Presents and Insomniac.

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KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH BAND ANNOUNCES HOP ON TOUR

October 15, 2012 No comments

KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH BAND ANNOUNCES HOP ON TOUR

Including Hoppy Holidays with Eric Krasno and Soulive

Kyle Hollingsworth is excited to bring his Hop On Tour interactive fan experience on the road this fall with Kyle Hollingsworth Band. Hollingsworth will team up with Stone Brewing Company at Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA, and The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA, for an exclusive meet & greet and tasting contest. Stay tuned to Hollingsworth’s Facebook and Twitter pages for contest details.

In addition, Hollingsworth has come together with Sierra Nevada Brewing Company to create a unique beer that will only be found at select shows during this fall tour. Named via a fan Facebook contest, Hop Bam Pale Ale, is a light pale ale with hints of orange, white peppercorn and white hops from the homegrown fields of Sierra Nevada, which will be featured at The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA, Sierra Nevada’s Big Room in Chico, CA, and at Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO.

Finally, Kyle Hollingsworth Band will close out 2012 with the return of Hoppy Holidays in Colorado, which will feature Eric Krasno (Soulive) as a special guest at Hodi’s Halfnote in Fort Collins and two evenings with Soulive at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver. More details on Hoppy Holidays festivities coming soon.

For tickets and more information, visit www.KyleHollingsworth.com.

Kyle Hollingsworth Band :: Tour Dates

10.16 Belly Up | Solana Beach, CA~^
10.17 The Roxy | West Hollywood, CA~*^
10.18 Moe’s Alley | Santa Cruz, CA~
10.19 Great American Music Hall | San Francisco, CA~
10.20 Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room | Crystal Bay, NV~
10.22 Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. The Big Room | Chico, CA~*
11.03 Boulder Theater | Boulder, CO~*
12.06 Hodi’s Halfnote | Fort Collins, CO+
12.07 & 08 Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom | Denver, CO#

~with John Brown’s Body
+featuring Eric Krasno of Soulive
#with Soulive
*features Hop Bam Pale Ale on tap
^Hop On Tour meet & greet

About Kyle Hollingsworth

Thirty years ago, Kyle Hollingsworth set out on a career in music. Since then, with a wealth of desire and incredible ability, Hollingsworth has established himself as a formidable and versatile music talent. Today, as a member of acclaimed jam masters The String Cheese Incident, Hollingsworth is revered by both peers and fans for his ability to write and perform in a mosaic of styles, from rock to classical, ragtime to bebop. Playing in SCI has allowed him unrestricted access to the world of music, and has bestowed on him the kind of fearlessness a composer needs to flirt with such disparate genres. Those who’ve seen SCI know the band can move from funk to bluegrass on a chord change. “In the jam world, where there are no set ways of doing things, we’re not afraid to move in and out of genres,” he says, “and because of that I’ve learned to be creative, not only on stage but in the studio. I can get on board with something pretty quickly. You have to.”

Hollingsworth’s 2009 release, titled Then There’s Now, finds the musician coming in to his own. With solid song material and a slamming new band, Kyle is making his mark in the new, always-evolving music scene. Then There’s Now delivers a blend of vocal and instrumental tunes and seamlessly displays his growth as a musician and as a songwriter.

www.KyleHollingsworth.com

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KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH BAND ANNOUNCES FALL SHOWS INCLUDING STOPS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

August 22, 2012 No comments

KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH BAND ANNOUNCES FALL SHOWS

Including Stops Along the West Coast and in Boulder, CO
With John Brown’s Body

Following a summer packed with String Cheese Incident shows, festivals, and craft beer events, SCI keyboardist Kyle Hollingsworth is back on the road this fall with Kyle Hollingsworth Band on the West Coast. From southern California to northern California, KHB will share the stage with by legendary East Cost “Future Roots” Reggae rockers John Brown’s Body, including a night at the beautiful Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA, an intimate dinner performance at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s Big Room in Chico, CA, and a tour-capping stop in Hollingsworth’s home base of Boulder, CO. Fans can expect special surprises, impromptu collaborations, and unique craft beer musings from rock’s premier Brewru.

Tickets for all shows are on sale the week of August 20th (varies per venue). For tickets and more information, visit www.KyleHollingsworth.com.

Kyle Hollingsworth Band :: Tour Dates

10.16 Belly Up | Solana Beach, CA
10.17 The Roxy | West Hollywood, CA
10.18 Moe’s Alley | Santa Cruz, CA
10.19 Great American Music Hall | San Francisco, CA
10.20 Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room | Crystal Bay, NV
10.22 Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. The Big Room | Chico, CA
11.03 Boulder Theater | Boulder, CO

All dates with John Brown’s Body

About Kyle Hollingsworth

Thirty years ago, Kyle Hollingsworth set out on a career in music. Since then, with a wealth of desire and incredible ability, Hollingsworth has established himself as a formidable and versatile music talent. Today, as a member of acclaimed jam masters The String Cheese Incident, Hollingsworth is revered by both peers and fans for his ability to write and perform in a mosaic of styles, from rock to classical, ragtime to bebop. Playing in SCI has allowed him unrestricted access to the world of music, and has bestowed on him the kind of fearlessness a composer needs to flirt with such disparate genres. Those who’ve seen SCI know the band can move from funk to bluegrass on a chord change. “In the jam world, where there are no set ways of doing things, we’re not afraid to move in and out of genres,” he says, “and because of that I’ve learned to be creative, not only on stage but in the studio. I can get on board with something pretty quickly. You have to.”

Hollingsworth’s 2009 release, titled Then There’s Now, finds the musician coming in to his own. With solid song material and a slamming new band, Kyle is making his mark in the new, always-evolving music scene. Then There’s Now delivers a blend of vocal and instrumental tunes and seamlessly displays his growth as a musician and as a songwriter.

www.KyleHollingsworth.com

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Kyle Hollingsworth of String Cheese Incident Announces Summer of Brews Events

May 24, 2012 No comments

Kyle Hollingsworth Announces Summer of Brews Events
Including 3rd Annual Kyle’s Brew Fest Events to Benefit Conscious Alliance
Kyle Hollingsworth of String Cheese Incident
Kyle Hollingsworth of The String Cheese Incident today announces Summer of Brews – a series of exclusive craft beer events he will host throughout the season.

With three consecutive sell-outs of his flagship event, Kyle’s Brew Fest, Hollingsworth returns this summer with this charity beer festival and concert in Berkeley, CA and in Boulder, CO. Up first on Saturday, July 14th at Shattuck Down Low in Berkeley, CA, prior to The String Cheese Incident concert at The Greek Theatre later that evening, the Brew Fest will feature more than 10 breweries and 20 craft beers plus an exclusive performance from Kyle Hollingsworth with members of Hot Buttered Rum. To kick things off, this May Hollingsworth travels to Stone Brewing Company in Southern California to create a one-time-only collaboration beer for Kyle’s Brew Fest BERKELEY.

On Saturday, July 28th at Boulder Beer Company in Boulder, CO, fans will be treated to a set from Kyle Hollingsworth Band and a selection of more than 60 craft beers from 30 breweries. Kyle’s Hoopla Pale Ale and unique collaborations from Hollingsworth and select breweries will also be on hand in Berkeley and Boulder. Tickets for Berkeley and Boulder events go on sale Friday, May 25, at 10AM local time at www.kylehollingsworth.com. Both festivals will benefit Conscious Alliance.

The Summer of Brews continues as Hollingsworth brings his interactive Brewru Experience to Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, MI, and Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, OR, to provide fans with a look into his life of brewing and to connect them with renowned craft breweries.

Also, during The String Cheese Incident’s summer tour, Hollingsworth will again host Hop On Tour concert events. At select shows, lucky fans that find a Hop On Tour Golden Ticket in posters purchased from Conscious Alliance will have the opportunity to meet Hollingsworth backstage for exclusive beer tasting with select breweries.

Details on Summer of Brews events can be found below and more information is coming soon about the Brewru Experiences and Hop On Tour events. Stay tuned to www.kylehollingsworth.com for more information.

Kyle’s Brew Fest
Sat July 14 | Shattuck Down Low | BERKELEY, CA
Sat July 28 | Boulder Beer Co. | BOULDER, CO

Details are as follows:
Saturday, July 14 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Shattuck Down Low (prior to The String Cheese Incident at The Greek Theatre)
2284 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA
Ages 21+ Welcome
Tickets $25.00 – All proceeds benefit Conscious Alliance
$25 Tickets include:
-Exclusive performance: Kyle Hollingsworth with members of Hot Buttered Rum
-Limited edition Kyle’s Brew Fest logo pint glass
-Drinks
-An opportunity to bid at the Silent Auction (which features rock memorabilia from the scene’s favorite artists, among other items)

Saturday, July 28 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Outside at Boulder Beer Company
2880 Wilderness Place, Boulder, CO
Tickets $25.00 – All proceeds benefit Conscious Alliance
Ages 21+ Welcome
$25 Tickets include:
-Exclusive performance: Kyle Hollingsworth Band
-Limited edition Kyle’s Brew Fest logo pint glass
-Drinks
-An opportunity to bid at the Silent Auction (which features rock memorabilia from the scene’s favorite artists, among other items)

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 25, at 10AM local time at www.kylehollingsworth.com.

About Kyle Hollingsworth
Thirty years ago, with a wealth of desire and incredible ability, Hollingsworth set out on a career in music. Today, as a versatile member of acclaimed jam masters The String Cheese Incident, Hollingsworth is revered by both peers and fans for his ability to write and perform in a mosaic of styles, from rock to classical, ragtime to bebop. Playing in SCI has bestowed on him the kind of fearlessness a composer needs to flirt with such disparate genres.

About Conscious Alliance
Since the inception of Conscious Alliance in 2002, the nonprofit has successfully collected and distributed enough food to provide over 1,164,000 meals to people in need. This national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operates through ongoing, grassroots food collection and hunger awareness programs throughout the United States, primarily by organizing food drives at concerts and music events. Donations to Conscious Alliance benefit America’s local food pantries and economically isolated Native American reservations.

 

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String Cheese Incident Announces Summer 2012 Tour Dates Without Ticket Fees!

March 1, 2012 No comments

The String Cheese Incident announced their summer tour plans today. The complete list of shows is listed below. Tickets go on sale beginning March 6 through the band’s website, free of all ticket service fees.

A post on the band’s website reads:

Greetings from The String Cheese Incident Headquarters….the management team has been hard at work, racking our brains to try and come up with a couple of new and creative ideas for the Barefoot Boys that will properly capture the feeling of excitement we all get when we look ahead to Summer 2012…..we came up with a massive list of ideas that ranged from shooting Billy out of a cannon to having Kyle brew up a pool full of Summer Ale and inviting all of Boulder over for a swim…..unfortunately many of these ideas proved to either be prohibitively expensive, logistically impossible or just downright dumb…..however, we are pleased to report that we did come up with a couple that we wanted to share with everyone.

First, the most exciting thing we have seen sweep across the cultural landscape in the last couple of months has been the mania induced by New York Knick point guard Jeremy Lin….As Mr. Lin is often referred to by the global media as “the Michael Kang of Basketball” we felt that it was only fair for us to return the favor. Therefore, from this moment forth, the band will now be known as The String Cheese Lincident…. Not only are we thrilled by the obvious media boost this will provide for the band but think of the merch possibilities…..Lincredible!!

The second idea we are going to roll out this summer is one that we have actually been working on for a very long time. Way back in the summer of 2003, the band filed a lawsuit in Federal Court against Ticketmaster. The basic gist of the lawsuit was that the band wanted to maintain the ability to sell a large amount of tickets directly to the fans with the intention of keeping the service charge as reasonable as possible. Some very pointed discussions took place, the issue was resolved and the band continued selling tickets as they had always done. Fast forward to today and pay attention…..this is the exciting part….The String Cheese Incident is proud to announce that we have figured out a way to finally achieve the ultimate goal with this whole ticketing exercise…. The Summer Tour of 2012 will be SERVICE CHARGE FREE. That’s right…..if you order tix thru the band’s website there will be no service charge add-ons aside from shipping(which is out of our hands)….the ticket price that is listed is the price that you will pay. The band is going to cover the credit card fee….the band is going to cover the cost to take the orders and fulfill the tickets…..the cost of a $49.95 ticket to Red Rocks will cost you $49.95……the cost of a $49.95 ticket to the Greek will cost you $49.95…..a $239 ticket to Horning’s will be $49.95…just kidding, it will actually be $239….that’s it….super simple. We’ve got a big batch of tix to sell but the supply is not limitless….get ‘em while you can…..

As you will see below, the venues that the band will be visiting this summer have been chosen with lots of love and care….they are all epic and we couldn’t be more psyched to get out on the road.

Onward!!

SCI SUMMER 2012 DATES
Sat, May 19 Hangout Festival Gulf Shores, AL
Fri, June 29 Electric Forest Rothbury, MI
Sat, June 30 Electric Forest Rothbury, MI
Sun, July 1 Electric Forest Rothbury, MI
Thur, July 5 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
Fri, July 6 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
Sat, July 7 Red Rocks Amphitheatre Morrison, CO
Tu, July 10 Deer Valley Amphitheater Park City, UT
Thur, July 12 Pepsi Amphitheater Flagstaff, AZ
Fri, July 13 Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CA
Sat, July 14 Greek Theatre Berkeley, CA
Sun, July 15 Greek Theatre Berkeley, CA
Fri, July 20 Horning’s Hideout North Plains, OR
Sat, July 21 Horning’s Hideout North Plains, OR
Sun, July 22 Horning’s Hideout North Plains, OR

TICKETS to SCI 2012 Summer Tour: Pre-sale begins Tuesday, March 6 at 10am MDT at www.stringcheeseincident.com, with public on-sale for all summer Incidents beginning Saturday, March 10 at 10 am MDT at www.ticketmaster.com

www.stringcheeseincident.com
www.facebook.com/stringcheeseincident

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Electric Forest Festival Announces 2012 Line-Up w/ String Cheese Incident,

February 1, 2012 No comments

MADISON HOUSE PRESENTS AND INSOMNIAC PRESENT

ELECTRIC FOREST 2012: JUNE 28-JULY 1
DOUBLE JJ RANCH
ROTHBURY, MICHIGAN

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT
WWW.ELECTRICFORESTFESTIVAL.COM

Electric Forest – returning June 28-July 1, 2012 to the beloved Double JJ Ranch in Rothbury, Michigan – today announces its artist lineup. Tickets are available now at www.electricforestfestival.com.

Live music pioneers The String Cheese Incident (3 performances), Bassnectar and STS9 (2 performances) will top the bill at Electric Forest 2012. Also on the bill are Thievery Corporation, Girl Talk, Santigold, Steve Aoki, Ghostland Observatory, Richie Hawtin, Major Lazer, Big Gigantic, The Travelin’ McCourys featuring Keller Williams and many more. The complete list of currently confirmed artists is included below.

Electric Forest 2012 also introduces special curated events at this year’s festival. Working with such esteemed partners as ESL Music, Dim Mak, Check Yo Ponytail and Paxahau, look for events within the event to be hosted at the Tripolee, Forest and Wagon Wheel stages throughout the weekend. Visit the www.electricforestfestival.com for details as they become available.

Named among Paste Magazine’s 2011 list of “Top 10 Most Intriguing Inaugural Music Festivals,” last year’s Electric Forest helped propel the U.S. festival scene into a brave new era of music and camping festivals – offering incomparable VIP experiences, unique festival site features and amenities with astonishing and unparalleled integration of music and art.

Electric Forest’s unrivaled GOOD LIFE VIP experience boasts something for all budgets and tastes, from camping and RV spots, to log cabins and homes, to resort hotel-style suites – all located on the festival grounds. Visit www.electricforestfestival.com for GOOD LIFE options and details. The festival’s exclusive site – at the one-of-a-kind Double JJ Resort – offers trails, forests, fields, lakes and beachfronts, and even on-site lodging, bars and eateries. In addition, Electric Forest patrons can take advantage of the resort’s many amenities including a 60,000 square foot indoor water park, an 18-hole championship golf course, swimming pools, horseback riding, and more. At the heart of the festival, the mind-blowing Sherwood Forest offers state-of-the-art, jaw-dropping light displays, intricate and earthy artful touches, and everything in between.

Also today, Electric Forest 2012 announces two local philanthropic initiatives: Electric Forest’s Roy Price Memorial Food Drive, and the festival’s Music in Schools Program. Electric Forest’s annual Food Drive returns this year as a tribute to cherished Electric Forest neighbor, the late Mr. Roy Price. “Mr. Price and his wife offered us amazing support during last year’s Food Drive,” explains Electric Forest Producer Jeremy Stein. “They worked closely with our food drive partners, Conscious Alliance, to help ensure that the 9300 lbs. of food donated by festival attendees was distributed to those in the local community who were in most need. Mr. Price will be missed, and we’ll host this year’s Food Drive in his honor.”

Electric Forest’s Music in Schools Program is partnering with Shelby High School and Montague Area Public Schools in Michigan to help support music education in local area public schools. Electric Forest will donate funds and/or musical instruments to these music programs to help ensure that today’s youth have the opportunity to learn about music in school. In addition, young musicians from both schools will be onsite to shadow industry professionals and to perform at Electric Forest 2012.

For ongoing updates:
www.electricforestfestival.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElectricForest
Twitter: @Electric_Forest
You Tube: www.youtube.com/user/TheElectricForest

Electric Forest is produced by Madison House Presents and Insomniac.

Electric Forest’s list of confirmed 2012 performers is as follows:

The String Cheese Incident (3 Shows)
Bassnectar
STS9 (2 Shows)
Thievery Corporation
Girl Talk
Santigold
Steve Aoki
Ghostland Observatory
Richie Hawtin
Wolfgang Gartner
Major Lazer
The Travelin’ McCourys featuring Keller Williams
Dada Life
Big Gigantic
Datsik
Zeds Dead
Rob Garza (Of Thievery Corporation)
12th Planet
Borgore
Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk
Midnite
MiMoSA
EOTO
Das Racist
Reggie Watts
Paper Diamond
Felix Cartal
Gary Clark Jr.
Balkan Beat Box
Big Freedia
Nit GriT
The Infamous Stringdusters
Nickodemus
Chali 2na & the House of Vibe
Alvin Risk
The Soul Rebels
See-I
Glass Candy
Battles
Gramatik
Elephant Revival
Ursula 1000
Minnesota
Nobody Beats The Drum
Congo Sanchez
Fruit Bats
The M Machine
Chromatics
Pictureplane
AutoErotique
Nathaniel Rateliff
Adventure Club
Afrolicious
Virtual Boy
The Funk Ark
Franki Chan
Brothers Past
Crizzly
HOTTUB
Zoogma
Cherub
Frank Mitchell Jr.
The Knocks
Vau de Vire Society
Morning Teleportation
DrFameus
Robert Rich
Quixotic
Chuck Flask & Keith Kemp
DJ SOLO
Ataxia
The Crane Wives
Secrets
WALA
Human Agency

And Featuring These Curated Events:
ESL Music at Tripolee
Dim Mak at Tripolee
Check Yo Ponytail at Tripolee
Paxahau at the Forest Stage and Wagon Wheel

With more to be announced…

Tickets on sale now at www.electricforestfestival.com and at 1-888- 512-SHOW (Open Mon-Sat 9am-9pm CST).

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SCI, Railroad Earth, Bruce Hornsby, Widespread Panic on Jerry Jams for Rex Foundation II

December 2, 2011 No comments

Compilation of Live Recordings of Jerry Garcia Music by Stellar Musicians
Including Railroad Earth, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Widespread Panic,
The String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee and Others
To Benefit the Rex Foundation
Selected Compilation Available
Beginning Tuesday, November 29, 2011

For Digital Download at nugs.net and iTunes
And on disc only at nugs.net

On Tuesday, November 29, 2011, the Rex Foundation releases for download the 11 Track Jerry Jams for Rex II. Stellar musicians, including Railroad Earth, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Widespread Panic, The String Cheese Incident and STS9 have contributed the recordings of their notable live performances of Jerry Garcia songs to support the work of the Rex Foundation, the charitable non-profit organization started by Jerry Garcia and the Grateful dead. This new compilation, available in a variety of formats, as shown below, is the second unique Jerry Jams for Rex musical collection brought to life by Brad Serling of www.nugs.net to honor the musical and community legacy of Jerry Garcia. The gifted artists in the order they appear on the album are: STS9, Railroad Earth, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Widespread Panic, New Monsoon with Steve Kimock and Tim Carbone, Umphrey’s McGee, Yonder Mountain String Band, The String Cheese Incident, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Dark Star Orchestra, and ALO. The ALO track is a bonus track available by download only, not on the CD. All proceeds are a contribution to Rex.

Jerry Jams for Rex II is possible because of the sterling contributions of music, resources and know-how of the participating artists and people involved in the initiative. The Rex Foundation extends its heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the generosity of spirit and action of the people involved in creating Jerry Jams for Rex II, as well as to all the people who purchase the compilation. Together, we honor Jerry Garcia and demonstrate the positive power of music and community spirit.

The compilation is available as of November 29th in the following formats:
· MP3, FLAC, and Apple Lossless downloads via www.nugs.net
· iTunes download
· CD only available at www.nugs.net

TRACK DETAILS
1.    STS9 – Shakedown Street
(6/3/2011 – Ozark, AR)
2.    Railroad Earth – The Wheel
(12/31/2010 – Denver, CO)
3.    Chris Robinson Brotherhood – Brown-Eyed Women
(5/26/2011 – San Francisco, CA)
4.    Widespread Panic – Fire On The Mountain
(2/10/2011 – Athens, GA)
5.    New Monsoon with Steve Kimock and Tim Carbone – Mission In The Rain
(5/13/2006 – San Francisco, CA)
6.    Umphrey’s McGee – Crazy Fingers
(9/01/2008 – Boulder, CO)
7.    Yonder Mountain String Band – Althea
(7/23/2011 – North Plains, OR)
8.    The String Cheese Incident – Deal
(8/06/2004 – Terra Alta, WV)
9.    Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers – Standing on the Moon>Halcyon Days
(11/09/2009 – Richmond, VA)
10.    Dark Star Orchestra – St. Stephen
(5/09/2011 – Burlington, VT)
11.    ALO – They Love Each Other *
(5/28/2006 – Santa Rosa, CA)

* Bonus download only track, not on the CD

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KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH KHB COLORADO DATES IN NOVEMBER with MICHAEL KANG

September 26, 2011 No comments

In anticipation of The String Cheese Incident’s first full tour in more than four years, keyboardist Kyle Hollingsworth will gear up in Colorado with two shows on the Front Range with Kyle Hollingsworth Band, featuring very special guest and SCI bandmate Michael Kang. Minneapolis’ Roster McCabe will join the festivities to open both nights. Both shows will feature one-time-only collaboration brews from Kyle and select local breweries on-tap.

The weekend will also mark the kick-off of Hollingworth’s Hop On Tour interactive fan experience. Throughout SCI’s tour, Hollingsworth will connect with fans via his Facebook page (www.facebook.com/kylehollingsworthmusic) and blog (www.kylehollingsworth.wordpress.com) to provide a behind the scenes look into life on the road as well as the craft beers and brewing that come into picture along the way. To top it off, fans will have the opportunity to win an invite to exclusive meet & greets and tastings with Hollingsworth and others through various contests at select SCI shows. Stay tuned to Hollingsworth’s Facebook page for regular Hop On Tour updates.

Pre-sale for Kyle Hollingsworth Band shows begins at 10am MT on Wednesday, September 28th at www.kylehollingsworth.com and general on sale at all venue outlets begins at 10am MT on Thursday, September 29th.

Kyle Hollingsworth Band feat. Michael Kang
November 18    Hodi’s Halfnote     Fort Collins, CO
November 19    Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom    Denver, CO

About Kyle Hollingsworth

Thirty years ago, Kyle Hollingsworth set out on a career in music. Since then, with a wealth of desire and incredible ability, Hollingsworth has established himself as a formidable and versatile music talent. Today, as a member of acclaimed jam masters The String Cheese Incident, Hollingsworth is revered by both peers and fans for his ability to write and perform in a mosaic of styles, from rock to classical, ragtime to bebop. Playing in SCI has allowed him unrestricted access to the world of music, and has bestowed on him the kind of fearlessness a composer needs to flirt with such disparate genres. Those who’ve seen SCI know the band can move from funk to bluegrass on a chord change. “In the jam world, where there are no set ways of doing things, we’re not afraid to move in and out of genres,” he says, “and because of that I’ve learned to be creative, not only on stage but in the studio. I can get on board with something pretty quickly. You have to.”

Hollingsworth’s 2009 release, titled Then There’s Now, finds the musician coming in to his own. With solid song material and a slamming new band, Kyle is making his mark in the new, always-evolving music scene. Then There’s Now delivers a blend of vocal and instrumental tunes and seamlessly displays his growth as a musician and as a songwriter.

www.kylehollingsworth.com

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String Cheese Incident Announces Fall 2011 “Roots Run Deep Tour”

August 23, 2011 No comments

SCI Roots Run Deep Tour

Colorado jamband, String Cheese Incident, after years of sticking to a festival only schedule has announced the first list of their “Roots Run Deep” Tour beginning in the Fall of 2011 on the East Coast.

From SCI’s Website:

After several years away from life on the road, we are really excited to finally get back on the bus and bring an Incident to a town near you. It’s been really amazing to step back into the many great events we have had a chance to be part of, from Horning’s and Red Rocks to Winter Carnival and Electric Forest. However, there is nothing like getting on the road and immersing ourselves in the nightly flow of playing music for all of you out there. We are truly psyched to make it back to a lot of our old stomping grounds as well as visiting a few new venues along the way. We feel incredibly fortunate to be able to share our music with you, get reacquainted with many old friends and make a lot of new ones! You can expect some classic SCI as well as newer material that we will be honing for some new recordings coming in 2012. We’ll see you this fall!

Get all the details on Roots Run Deep 2011!

Tour Dates are:

November 25, 2011: Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, NC
November 26, 2011: Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA
November 27, 2011: Georgia Theatre Athens, GA
November 28, 2011: Ryman Auditorium, Acoustic and Electric sets in Nashville, TN
November 30, 2011: Lyric Opera House in Baltimore, MD
December 1, 2011: Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, PA
December 2, 2011: The United Palace in New York, NY
December 3, 2011: The United Palace in New York, NY
December 4, 2011: Orpheum Theatre in Boston, MA

SCI TICKETING ON SALE THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 AT 10:00 AM MDT
Pre-order downloads and CDs of each Incident at www.livecheese.com

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BILL KREUTZMANN, STEVE KIMOCK, KYLE HOLLINGSWORTH & GEORGE PORTER, JR. COME TOGETHER FOR ONE TIME SUPERGROUP PERFORMANCE IN COLORADO

August 19, 2011 No comments

NedFest

On August 28th in Nederland, CO at NedFest, a “Super Group” will perform a one time only show featuring The Grateful Dead’s Bill Kreutzmann on drums, Steve Kimock on guitar, String Cheese Incident’s Kyle Hollingsworth on keys & The (funky) Meters’ George Porter Jr. on bass. Epic to say the least merging old jam, new jam and funky jam all together in one Jaminstien Monster!

Nedfest takes place Nederland, CO August 26-28th.

The Line-up of Bands also scheduled to perform at NedFest – Leftover Salmon, David Grisman Sextet, The Motet, ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra), Cornmeal, Hot Buttered Rum, Split Lip Rayfield, Head For The Hills, Leftover Salmon’s Vince Herman & Great American Taxi, Larry Keel & His Big Friends, String Cheese Incident’s Keith Moseley w/ Scott Law & Friends, Runaway Truck Ramp, Fox Street All Stars w/ Bill McKay, Whitewater Ramble, Smooth Money Gesture and more to be announced. ‘Tweener sets include Billy & Jilian Nershi, Bret Mosley, John McKay, The Shwilbillies, Salmon Eggs, Magnolia Row, Acoustic Mining Company, Lesley Kernochan, Jaden Carlson w/ The Motet’s Garrett Sayers & Scott Messersmith and more TBA. Late Night Shows include Oakhurst on Saturday and Magic Gravy on Sunday. Click HERE for the current NedFest Schedule. Click HERE for Band Bios.

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