Barefoot Manner
56 Hope Road
Blue Dogs
Bump
Cast Iron Filter
Cerulean City
Ekoostik Hookah
EN2
Fighting Gravity
Fire Lake Festival
Garaj Mahal
Florez
Jupiter Coyote
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
Michael John Mollo
Lotus
Moonshine Still
Leah Morgan
Soldiers of Jah Army

SunriZe Music Festival
Ubiquitone
The Casuals
Zen



56 Hope Road

The first time I saw these guys play I was taken aback on several occasions by the wide range of styles and sounds coming from the stage. Were it not for their incredible vocals, this would just be another band made up of an electric and acoustic guitars, a bass and a drummer. Were it not for great strumming, picking and thumping, they would just be another band surviving on vocals. Were it not for vicious drumming… Scratch that. These guys can all play, and do it in a wide variety of styles. Ranging from folk rock and jazz to long polyrhythmic multiple drum jams, 56 Hope Road is uniquely refreshing and always entertaining.

  • The State Theatre (Falls Church, VA) January 11, 2005 [2 discs: $10]
  • Dulcinea's 100th Monkey (Denver, CO) February 22, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • Club Chelsea (Aspen, CO) February 23, 2005 [1 disc: $10]
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    Barefoot Manner

    Seeing these guys perform is like diving headfirst into an acoustic bluegrass Jacuzzi, and coming up for air an electric ocean wonderland. Listeners are treated to a smorgasbord of different sounds and textures, as they are torn between their mind’s desire to watch lightning fast picking and their body’s need to succumb to the tunes.

    • The Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh, NC) July 9, 2004 [3 discs: $15]
    • The Joint (Clemson, SC) July 10, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • Ziggy's (Winston-Salem, NC) August 13, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • The Soap Box (Wilmington, NC) September 22, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • Peasant's (Greenville, NC) September 23, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • The Visulite (Charlotte, NC) September 24, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • Five Points After Five (Columbia, SC) October 14, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • Downtown After Five (Asheville, NC) October 15, 2004 [1 disc: $10]
    • The Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh, NC) October 29, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • The Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh, NC) October 30, 2004 [2 discs: $15]

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    Blue Dogs

    In a day and age when country music resembles Ricky Martin more than Waylon Jennings, the Blue Dogs are a refreshing return to classic renegade country. With plenty of originals, as well as new renditions of covers by such diverse bands as The Grateful Dead and the Beatles, this four-piece ensemble is certain to provide audiences with a great time. While this may sound like an understatement, these South Carolina musicians have consistently drawn large crowds to see their fierce picking and wide variety of playing styles. Having heard and thoroughly enjoyed a lot of their music beforehand, I was still surprised and amazed by how much fun the Blue Dogs are to see live.

    • Uncle’s Place (Walterboro, SC): January 14, 2005 [2 Disc: $15]
    • The H2O Inaugural Ball (Washington, DC): January 20, 2005 [1 discs: $10]
    • The Handlebar w/Jupiter Coyote (Greenville, SC): March 5, 2005 [2 discs: $15]

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    Bump

    With Bump's fast rise through the music ranks, the future of the Detroit Rock scene has never been in better hands. Picking and choosing from their Motown heroes and hard rock predecessors, Bump has managed to blend several genres of music into a nice little package of blow your hair back music. Listen to a Bump show and you'll find yourself, humming and dancing along to old favorites and soon to be new favorites.

    • Dulcinea's 100th Monkey (Denver, CO) February 22, 2005 [1 disc: $10]
    • Club Chelsea w/56 Hope Road (Aspen, CO) February 23, 2005 [2 discs: $15]

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    Cast Iron Filter

    Irongrass is a phenomenon that cannot be fully understood until seen live. Employing traditional instruments from the world of bluegrass and kicking them up a notch, Cast Iron Filter has created a sound with the passion and soul unique to southern rock and the finger picking goodness of old-school bluegrass.

    • The Visulite Theatre (Charlotte, NC) December 31, 2004 [3 disc: $18]
    • The Pour House (Raleigh, NC) November 5, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • The Music Farm (Charleston, SC) November 6, 2004 [2 discs: $15]

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    Cerulean City

    This Ithaca, New York based band is taking the country by storm. Whether it’s through the international airwaves of Satellite radio, or just laying down absurd grooves for thrilled audiences around the country, this trio is lighting up venues and leaving indelible impressions on listeners. It’s almost become a cliché in music, but combining a ground moving bass line with dynamic guitar riffs and forceful drumming equals the makings of a great band. Cerulean City does not disappoint.

    • Quixote's True Blue (Denver, CO) August 5, 2004 [1 disc: $10]
    • Seven Barrel Brewery (West Lebanon, NH) September 10, 2004 [2 discs: $15]

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    Ekoostik Hookah and Hookahville

    Pelican Publishing is proud to be recording at one of the nation’s most established festivals, Hookahville, and even more excited to be recording one of the nation’s most established bands. When they’re out on the road, these guys immaculately layer psychedelic rock ’n’ roll, blues, funk, jazz and bluegrass, culminating in an improvisational wonder; throw up a stage in their back yard and let them go in front of 8,000 of their most adoring fans and you’ve got the makings for an amazing weekend.

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    EN2

    If capturing improvisational journeys through the musical universe on disc was one of Pelican Publishing’s main goals, would EN2 not be an ideal candidate for a Pelican Publishing client? If every time a client took the stage they created something wild and new, would that not be something worth capturing? Hopefully you can recognize the rhetorical nature of these questions. Prove it by coming out to see EN2 as they bring their inventive jazz stylings to a city near you.

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    Fighting Gravity

    If you’ve never seen a Fighting Gravity show, put down what you’re doing, go to their website and see when they will be playing near you. From the moment they take the stage to the moment they leave it, Fighting Gravity does nothing less than captivate its audiences and ignite in them some undiscovered primal need to jump, dance and sing like awestruck schoolchildren. If you crave amazing guitar riffs; if you need a killer bass line; if you’re life depends on drum solos that pound you into the ground while vocal stylings elevate you off of it; or if you feel like the flute is the most under appreciated instrument in the world of rock and roll, do yourself a favor and meet us on the road; you’ll have the time of your life.

     -Lion's Den (NY NY) Nov 15, 2003
     -Lulu's (Washington DC) Nov 26, 2003
     -Canal Club (Richmond VA) Nov 28, 2003
    -Canal Club (Richmond VA) Dec 26, 2003
     -The Pickle Barrel (Killington VT) Jan 8, 2004
     -The Pickle Barrel (Killington VT) Jan 10, 2004
     -The Canal Club (Richmond VA) Feb 20, 2004
     -Shamrock Fest (Arlington VA) March 13, 2004 (1 disc)
     -Star Hill Music Hall (Charlottesville VA) March 19, 2004
     -The State Theatre (Falls Church VA) May 7, 2004
     -Friday Cheers (Richmond VA) May 14, 2004
     -The Canal Club (Richmond VA) September 25, 2004

     -Friday Cheers (Ricmond, VA) July 8, 2005 [2 discs: $15]

     

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    Fire Lake Festival

    Beautiful weather and beautiful tunes: exactly what a festival should be. Three stages and four days of music. Pick up some great music below.

  • Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (Cherokee County, SC) August 11th, 2005 [1 disc: $12]
  • Jupiter Coyote (Cherokee County, SC) August 12th, 2005 [1 disc: $12]
  • Barefoot Manner (Cherokee County, SC) August 12th and 13th, 2005 [3 discs: $18]
  • Shanti Groove (Cherokee County, SC) August 13th and 14th, 2005 [2 discs: $12]
  • Garaj Mahal (Cherokee County, SC) August 14th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • Snake Oil Medicine Show (Cherokee County, SC) August 14th, 2005 [1 disc: $10]
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    Florez

    Imagine musical and lyrical hooks that the average pop star would kill for; throw in the instrumentation and skills of your favorite jam band; and top it all off with an eclectic blend of multicutural influences and you might begin to get an idea. Call it blatinpopgrass (blues, latin, pop and bluegrass). Call it whatever you want, you’ll love it.

    Shows Coming Soon

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    Garaj Mahal

    Ranging from a slow, calculated, jazzy rap to a hard, aggressively paced, funky beat, this band knows dynamics as well as any band in music. Drawing off the energy from their crowds, Garaj Mahal dazzles and engages its audiences with a truly unique performance, filled with exceptional compositions and virtuoso improvisation. At a more basic level, however, it is simply hard to keep one’s limbs and body from being taken and moved by their satisfyingly hypnotic sounds.

    • The Hotel Fort Des Moines (Des Moines, IA) December 1, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • Shank Hall (Milwaukee, WI) December 2, 2004 [3 discs: $15]
    • Otto's (Dekalb, IL) December 3, 2004 [2 discs: $15]

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    Jupiter Coyote

    In a world where music is increasingly conforming to the demands of corporate dogmatism, Jupiter Coyote refuses to stray from its successful recipe of Southern Rock songs with hints of bluegrass and country. Despite touring for well over a decade, Jupiter Coyote always manages to find new ways to surprise and delight their fans, making sure that no two shows are the same. That’s why they’ve become a mainstay in the national touring scene.

    • Downtown After Five (Asheville, NC) October 15, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • The Music Farm (Charleston, SC) December 3, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • The Handlebar w/The Blue Dogs (Greenville, SC) March 5, 2005 [2 discs: $15]

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    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

    It'd be worth 20 dollars to see each member of Karl Denson's Tiny Universe play a solo set; put the six players together and you've got yourself one helluva show. Whether they're blasting amazing funk tunes, improvising incredible jazz riffs, or just jamming away on some incredible melody, the band will get your blood flowing and your mind racing. Come out to a show and witness these phenomenal performers as they take their instruments to places you've only dreamed of.

     

  • The Roxy Theatre (Los Angeles, CA) July 30th, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Rocks Off Concert Cruise (New York, NY) August 5th, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Vogue Theatre (Indianapolis, IN) September 5th, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Music Farm (Charleston, SC) March 4th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • Zydeco (Birmingham, AL) March 10th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • Legends (Boone, NC) March 17th 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Chameleon (Lancaster, PA) June 2nd, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • Penn's Peak (Jim Thorpe, PA) June 3rd, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Stone Pony (Asbury Park, NJ) June 4th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]

  • The Canal Club (Richmond, VA) June 10th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Funk Box (Baltimore, MD) June 16th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Rocks Off Concert Cruise (New York, NY) August 1st, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Orpheum Theatre (Flagstaff, AZ) September 10th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Galaxy Concert Theatre (Santa Ana, CA) September 11th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Belly Up Tavern (Solana Beach, CA) September 14th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Great American Music Hall (San Francisco, CA) September 15th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Great American Music Hall (San Francisco, CA) September 16th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Catalyst (Santa Cruz, CA) September 17th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Capitol Theater (Olympia, WA) September 25th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]

     

  • The Nightlight (Bellingham, WA) September 27th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • Port O' Call (Salt Lake City, UT) October 1st, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Visulite Theatre (Charlotte, NC) October 27th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Variety Playhouse (Atlanta, GA) October 29th, 2005 [3 discs: $18]
  • The Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh, NC) October 30th, 2005 [3 discs: $18]
  • The Orange Peel (Asheville, NC) October 31st, 2005 [3 discs: $18]
  • The Skybar (Auburn, AL) November 3rd, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Georgia Theatre (Athens, GA) November 4th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • 8 X 10 (Baltimore, MD) December 1st 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • B. B. King's (New York, NY) December 2nd, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Canal Club (Richmond, VA) December 3rd, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Sellersville Theatre 1894 (Sellersville, PA) December 4th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Intersection (Grand Rapids, MI) December 6th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • Little Brother's (Columbus, OH) December 7th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • Joe's (Chicago, IL) December 8th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Barrymore Theatre (Madison, WI) December 9th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Granada Theatre (Lawrence, KS) December 10th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]

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    Lotus

    When I hear the term “electronica” or trance music, the last thing that comes to my mind is nature. However, although I most often hear these terms used to describe Lotus, when I attend one of their shows, I feel like I’m traveling down a lazy river in the Amazon Rainforest. Granted, I have made very few trips to the Amazon lately, in fact I’ve never been to the Amazon, but now I no longer feel that burning desire to go. Come out to a Lotus show and let their electronic sound take you on your own journey back to nature.

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    Michael John Mollo

    "When I listen to Michael John Mollo play the guitar I sort of go limp and let the tune tug me along in this peaceful sort of reverie. Whenever I hear him inhale to begin a verse my internal voice screams out "No! You're gonna kill this amazing buzz!" But I couldn't be more wrong. The voice just takes me that much higher. Michael John Mollo is a brilliant guitarist, and that alone is worth the price of admission; but he's a whole helluva lot more than just a guitarist." -Polly Dammann

    •  The Mad Frog (Cincinnati, OH) June 29, 2004 [1 disc: $10]
    •  Highland Jam Zen Fest (Elkins, WV) July 30, 2004 [1 disc: $10]

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    Moonshine Still

    It’s alive! It’s alive! Several years ago the gentlemen of Moonshine Still convened in a midnight surgical session to stitch together a variety of musical stylings. The result was the ultimate fusion band blasting out the ultimate sound: Frankenrock. Picture a horrible creature running down a jagged mountain pass, moaning and groaning as villagers throw sticks and stones, and you’ll be no closer to understanding this marvelous musical creation. The only way to truly appreciate it is to come out to the shows.

    • Stella Blue (Asheville, NC) August 14, 2004 [3 discs: $15]
    • The Pour House Music Hall (Raleigh, NC) August 20, 2004 [1 disc: $10]
    • The Georgia Theatre (Athens, GA) September 18, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • w/Vince Herman @ Rhythm & Brews (Chattanooga, TN) November 2, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • w/Vince Herman @ The Mission (Augusta, GA) November 3, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • w/Vince Herman @ Ziggy's (Winston Salem, NC) November 4, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • w/Vince Herman @ Charley O'Corley's (Valdosta, GA) November 7, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • Acoustic set w/Vince Herman @ 550 Blues (Macon, GA) November 8, 2004 [2 disc: $15]
    • w/Vince Herman @ 550 Blues (Macon, GA) November 8, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • w/Vince Herman @Bourbon Street Bar (Auburn, AL) November 9, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • w/Vince Herman @ Stella Blue (Asheville, NC) November 10, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • w/Vince Herman @The Brandyhouse (Atlanta, GA) November 12, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • w/Vince Herman @ The Georgia Theatre (Athens, GA) November 13, 2004 [2 discs: $15]
    • w/Vince Herman @ Down on the Farm (Tallahassee, FL) November 14, 2004 [1 disc: $10]

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    Leah Morgan

    What can you say about this girl besides she has it all: songwriting—beautiful and eclectic; lyrics—poetic without a hint of pretension; instrumentation—she captures the soul of each instrument without letting them beat you over the head; and she certainly has the chops. One of her fans said it best, “She’s like Bill and Ted’s band, The Wyld Stallions, because you feel like the world’s a better place when you hear her play. You just sort of forget the bad and enjoy the ride.”

    Shows Coming Soon

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    Soldiers of Jah Army

    SOJA's mission: bring a message of peace and love to the people SOJA's tool: Roots Reggae Using the gifts handed down from Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Toots Hibbert and all of the other great reggae artists, SOJA takes the stage each night with a mission to entertain and, more importantly, educate. Residing in what they call, "The Belly of the Beast in Babylon," the Washington, DC metropolitan area, these five musicians have taken up the torch of their forefathers to spread the glories of peace and love to a world that is so severely lacking in both qualities.

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    SunriZe Music Festival

    Beautiful weather and beautiful tunes: exactly what a festival should be. Sitting through 16 hours of music for three gorgeous days is exactly how people should spend their time. A close second is listening to those same tunes on your stereo. Pick up some great music below.

  • Alchemy (Huntington, PA) July 29th, 2005 [1 disc: $12]
  • The Davisson Brothers Band (Huntington, PA) July 28th, 2005 [2 discs: $15]
  • The Quagmire Swim Team (Huntington, PA July 28, 2005 [ 1disc: $12]
  • The Quagmire Swim Team (Huntington, PA) July 29, 2005 [1 disc: $12]
  • Stratospheerius (Huntington, PA) July 30, 2005 [1 discs: $12]
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      Ubiquitone

      This seven piece band takes their inspiration from the most powerful muse of them all: Mother Earth. Meshing all of the sounds that we are constantly hearing as members of this planet and molding them into a coherent form that is great music is certainly a daunting task. Ubiquitone does not disappoint. Their music flows like water over a fall and like wind through a tunnel: seamlessly.

    • The State Theatre (Falls Church, VA): January 11, 2005 (2 discs: $12)
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      The Casuals

      During the early eighties this band toured the country compelling their audiences to sing, shout and dance along with a set list that combined some of the greatest hits in American Rock and Roll as well as some fantastic originals. We were fortunate enough to be invited to one of their reunion shows where they managed to deliver yet again. The concert was nothing short of superb, the only negative being that you knew it had to end and you’d have to wait at least another year to hear them play again. Unfortunately, it’s pretty hard to get your hands on a Casuals album, but if you love the rock and the roll you’d be wise to check out the lead singer’s website and petition him for anything he’ll let you have.

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      Zen

      Zen: enlightenment through meditation, self-contemplation, and intuition. If ever there was a band that made this concept possible, Zen would be it. This harmonious mixture of exquisite vocals and acoustic mountain folk music will be sure to provide the perfect backdrop for the exploration of the inner self, but only if you’re willing to dance.

      • Highland Jam/Zenfest (Elkins, WV) July 31, 2004 [2 discs: $15]

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