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]