Published on Jambands.com
Full Article: http://www.jambands.com/news/2012/09/10/catskill-chill-extends-the-summer-vibe

With schools back in session and only a few weeks left in the summer of 2012, a few thousand hippies and music fans convened this past weekend at Camp Minglewood in Hancock, NY for the Catskill Chill Music Festival, looking to spend some of the year’s last warm days re-living old summer camp memories and catching sets by the fantastic lineup of electronic, bluegrass, funk and jam-rock acts. Despite a brief weather interruption on the second day of the festival, the Chill delighted its record-setting crowd with its impressive and eclectic selection of music, relaxed atmosphere, comfortable accommodations and beautiful scenery. Continued…

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Full Article: http://www.jambands.com/reviews/shows/2012/07/25/alo-rocks-off-concert-cruise-nyc-7-23

Coming off a weekend of main stage appearances at All Good and Gathering of the Vibes Music Festivals, on July 23 California’s Animal Liberation Orchestra made the short drive into New York City to play a completely different type of venue: the main cabin of the _Jewel, a boat designed for tourist cruises of the East River. Organized by Rocks Off, who runs similar musical cruises throughout the summer with various acts, the evening offered an intimate concert experience, two great sets of ALO’s trademark funk-pop and some unbeatable views of New York. Continued…

Published on Relix.com
Full Article: http://www.relix.com/reviews/shows/2012/06/19/grace-potter-the-nocturnals-at-irving-plaza

With their new album The Lion The Beast The Beat dropping earlier this week, Grace Potter and her mighty band The Nocturnals have spent the past few days in a promotional whirlwind that they’ve dubbed “Beast Week,” including TV Appearances, in-store signings and special shows all over the Northeast. After a livestreamed album release concert on Wednesday, June 13 in the band’s hometown of Burlington, VT, Grace and the Nocs descended upon New York City for a concert at Irving Plaza last night, offering free admission to fans with a bit of insider information about the show. Continued…

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Full Article: http://www.jambands.com/news/2012/06/04/levon-helm-tributes-highlight-mountain-jam-2012

Thousands of live music fans assembled at the base camp of Hunter Mountain this weekend for the eighth edition of Mountain Jam, the annual festival hosted by Warren Haynes of Gov’t Mule/The Allman Brothers Band. Despite sporadic rain showers throughout the weekend, this year’s festival held a special significance for both the artists and audience as everyone gathered to mourn the recent loss of The Band’s legendary drummer, and local hero, Levon Helm. Continued…