D.C.'s Memorial Weekend Live #Music at #Wine #Beer

Here is the weekend roundup for live music at the local wineries and breweries surrounding Washington D.C.. Calendars available at MyJoog.com and WineCompass.com.

Friday May 24th
Katie and Logan Acoustic Duo - Paradise Springs Winery Clifton, VA
7 Year Itch - Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton, VA
Paul Pfau - Doukenie Winery Hillsboro, VA
Robert Hornfeck - Lost Rhino Brewing Co. Ashburn, VA

Saturday May 25th
Joe Daniel - Hidden Brook Winery Leesburg, VA
Andy Hawk & The Train Wreck Endings - Casanel Vineyards Leesburg, VA
David Davol - Sunset Hills Vineyard & Winery Purcellville, VA
Jason Masi - Fireworks Pizza Leesburg, VA
Steele and Oglevee - Breaux Vineyards Hillsboro, VA
Billy Campbell - Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton, VA
Annie Stokes - 868 Estate Vineyards Purcellville, VA
Triple/Double Jazz Band - Paradise Springs Winery Clifton, VA
Ken Francis Wenzel - Lost Creek Winery Leesburg, VA
Sara Davenport Brian Franke - Quattro Goomba’s Winery Aldie, VA
       
Sunday May 26th 
Billy Caldwell - Breaux Vineyards Hillsboro, VA
Jason Frye - Casanel Vineyards Leesburg, VA
Doug Bell - Hidden Brook Winery Leesburg, VA
Jason Masi - Sunset Hills Vineyard & Winery Purcellville, VA
Ken Francis Wenzel - 868 Estate Vineyards Purcellville, VA
The Jazz Faction - Paradise Springs Winery Clifton, VA
Joe Ham - 8 Chains North Winery Waterford, VA
We Are The 9 - Quattro Goomba’s Winery Aldie, VA
Jason Masi - Sunset Hills Vineyard & Winery Purcellville, VA    

Monday May 27th
Mateo Monk - Breaux Vineyards Hillsboro, VA
Laurence McKenna - Sunset Hills Vineyard & Winery Purcellville, VA

Cracker - The Ultimate Rock Band

Cracker is easily my favorite rock band and with a run against The Drive-By Truckers, the Allman Brothers, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, may be my favorite American rock band of all time. In fact, they are band #1 in the myjoog.com database (the DbT are band #2). So of course I made the short trip to Falls Church to see them, and their compatriots, Camper Van Beethoven, perform at the The State Theatre on May 16th. And they seem to get better with age; Johnny Hickman can burn up the guitar and David Lowery is the ultimate conductor. Maybe its the fight with NPR that keep them motivated. In any case, they were rockin'. And its easy to forget how many great songs they released. Yes there are the classics like Low, Teen Anthem, Eurotrash Girl, & Get Off This. But then there's Sweet Thistle Pie, I See the Light, Take Me Down To The Infirmary, and I Ride My Bike. And let's not forget their Countryside, this night covering Dwight Yoakam - the guys are extremely versatile. The only disappointment was no Lonesome Johnny Blues. Maybe next time.

D.C.'s Weekend Live #Music at #Wine #Beer

Here is the weekend roundup for live music at the local wineries and breweries surrounding Washington D.C.. Calendars available at MyJoog.com and WineCompass.com.

 Friday May 10th

Jason Masi - Sunset Hills Vineyard & Winery Purcellville, VA
Gary Smallwood - Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery Leesburg, VA
Jerry Irwin - Paradise Springs Winery Clifton, VA 
Andy Carignan - Black Ankle Vineyards Mt. Airy, MD
7th Son of WV - Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton, VA
Todd Brooks - Doukenie Winery Hillsboro, VA: Friday
Suburban Hearts - Potomac Point Winery Stafford, VA
Chelsea McBee Band - Port City Brewing Company Alexandria, VA
Roc o Diles - Lost Rhino Brewing Co. Ashburn, VA
Ken Francis Wenzel - The Winery at Bull Run Centreville, VA
Crys Matthews - Cana Vineyards and Winery Middleburg, VA

Saturday May 11

Lawrence McKenna - Bluemont Vineyards Bluemont, VA
Albarino - Black Ankle Vineyards Mt. Airy, MD
Gary Smallwood - Lost Creek Winery Leesburg, VA
Joe Daniel - Hidden Brook Winery Leesburg, VA
Jim Counter - Sunset Hills Vineyard & Winery Purcellville, VA
Wait "n See - Miracle Valley Vineyard and Winery Delaplane, VA
Nate Ihara - Fireworks Pizza Leesburg, VA
Zac Quintana - Delaplane Cellars Delaplane, VA
Steele and Oglevee - Breaux Vineyards Hillsboro, VA
Denny Grizzle - Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Dickerson, MD
Christiana Trenum - Paradise Springs Winery Clifton, VA
Jerry Irwin - Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn Delaplane, VA
Emily Henry - Twin Oaks Tavern Winery Bluemont, VA   
David Davol - The Winery at Bull Run Centreville, VA
Ken Francis Wenzel - 868 Estate Vineyards Purcellville, VA
Deane Kern - Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton, VA
Damion Wolfe - Cana Vineyards and Winery Middleburg, VA
Kevin O'Neil - Hunters Run Wine Barn Hamilton, VA

Sunday May 12 

David Davol - Barrel Oak Winery Delaplane, VA
Joey & The Waitress - Bluemont Vineyards Bluemont, VA
Joe Ham - Breaux Vineyards Hillsboro, VA
Doug Parks - Hidden Brook Winery Leesburg, VA
Vino Trio - Sunset Hills Vineyard & Winery Purcellville, VA
J&A Duo - The Winery at Bull Run Centreville, VA
Christine Galione - Aspen Dale Winery at the Barn Delaplane, VA
The Irish Musicians - Twin Oaks Tavern Winery Bluemont, VA
Emily Guagliardi - 868 Estate Vineyards Purcellville, VA
Dan Fisk - Barns at Hamilton Station Vineyards Hamilton, VA
Steve Ferguson - Cana Vineyards and Winery Middleburg, VA
Mackenzie Fisher - Miracle Valley Vineyard and Winery Delaplane, VA
Nathaniel Davis - 8 Chains North Winery Waterford, VA
Caleb Nei - Notaviva Vineyards Purcellville, VA
Damion Wolfe - Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Dickerson, MD
Crys Matthews - Casanel Vineyards Leesburg, VA      
Gracenotes Strings - Paradise Springs Winery Clifton, VA
2nd Story Band - Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery Leesburg, VA
Ken Francis Wenzel - Sunset Hills Vineyard & Winery Purcellville, VA
Jason Masi - Hunters Run Wine Barn Hamilton, VA

CD Review: The Dustbowl Revival - Swing Low on that New River Train

Well, I've been searching for a replacement for  The Belleville Outfit once they disbanded a couple years back and  think I have found it in Venice California based The Dustbowl Revival.  In fact, its a bit like Belleville Outfit joining  the Holy Ghost Tent Revival.There's jazz, gospel, blues, bluegrass, and even some jig band character to the outfit - once again, what's not to like. I was recently sent their latest CD Carry Me Home, and it feels right at home immediately - starting off with the gospel traditional Swing Low. They continue the gospel sound in John the Revelator and continue the traditional trend with a jamming version of New River Train. Riverboat Queen may be my favorite primary due to the sexy vocals of Caitlyn Doyle - just in time for The Great Gatsby. But it could also be the instrumental solos - pretty cool song. And there's plenty more. Looking forward to the band playing this summer at the Barns of Rose Hill, Berryville, Virginia. Cheers.

ACL Music Festival - Now Two Weekends - Announces Lineup

This week the organizers of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, now held over two weekends (Oct. 4-6 & 11-13, 2013), announced the lineups for the expanded festival. And its a blast from the past featuring Depeche Mode, The Cure, and Lionel Richie. But there's plenty of lower tiered talent to coax me to Austin's  Zilker Park: Silversun Pickups, Neko Case, The Mavericks, Dawes, Delta Rae, The Blind Boys Of Alabama, JD McPherson, Greensky Bluegrass, Holly Williams, and the Band of Heathens to name a few. Tickets for each three day weekend are $225 - so start making your travel plans.

CD Review: Scott Kurt & Down This Road

On the heals of reviewing Austin-based roots rock band Western Youth's latest EP, its time to listen local in a similar vein, this time with Arlington Virginia based Scott Kurt and Down This Road. Kurt is best known around DC as the frontman for the Memphis59 and besides the different vocals - the songs seem somewhat similar to Western Youth's.  Rock'n guitar, the pedal steel, bar songs - what more do you want? Plus each song registers with me. Like Western Youth's Falling Down, we can all relate to Kurt's Last Call and I Swore I Wouldn't - both collaborations with Scott Miller. Being a relatively new father, I understand the message behind My Father's Son.  And ever since my high school days, I've been fond of driving long distances, so I can surely relate to These Four Wheels.  Throw in Rodney Crowell's I Ain't Living Long Like This and I have some background music to help the drive. Cheers.

Linganore WineCellars Announces Summer Sunday Music Series

We learned this week that Linganore WineCellars, Mt. Airy, MD, will start hosting a Sunday Music Series starting in May and continuing all summer long. No need to wait to their awesome festivals to hear music - just head to the winery from 2-5pm on Sundays. And what's even cooler, those of us in the Food Truck Nation will enjoy a different truck each day. Since we encourage you to sample the wine, a tasting is just $5 or select the food & wine pairing for $10 which changes monthly. Examples include All Local: Cheese and Chocolate, An All American Pairing, and International Cheese. The music? The series starts off with Nashville based Jeff Miller on the 5th paired with Palm Tree Catering and then continues with Beggar’s Ride and Jason Schaarschmidt the next two weeks paired with Keep It Smokin’ BBQ. Smokin' indeed; see you in My Airy. 

CD Review - Austin Produces Another Rockn' Band: Western Youth

This week I was sent the debut EP (Leaving the Station) from the Austin-based roots rock band Western Youth, and after listening to the first track, immediately move it to the front of my listening queue. Why? Because this EP combines my two favorite music styles, classic Rock n' Roll & Alt Country. What's not too like. Plus, after further listening; no two tracks are the same, I can relate to the lyrics, and the music, well, the music rocks - starting with Somewhere, Somehow. A little Mick Jaggar-ish lyrics as well. The alt-country surfaces in the next couple of tracks - particularly when the pedal steel pipes in. And I think everyone who's been to a bar has a Falling Down experience.Then there's Black Freightliner.  An instant classic - some blues, some gospel - more Louisiana than Austin. Awesome. That sums up the EP as well. Cheers.

Woody Pines, Meet Ashleigh Flynn

Not so long ago, I was sent a couple review CDs and while listening to both in succession, I realized a duet was in order. Thus a random shuffle of Woody Pines Rabbits Motel and Ashleigh Flynn A Million Stars is the best for now.  Pines is more of an old-time musician >with a Resonator guitar twist while Flynn possesses that soulful voice  that would truly compliment Pines. And what a voice she has and  Flynn's first track is perhaps best  by herself. But I can envision Pines guitar and gritty vocal on Dirty Hands and Dirty Feet and A Million Stars. And I can image backup vocals by Flynn on assorted songs from Pines CD. Just check both out - worth a listen.

CD Review: John Reischman - Walk Along John

This week my work life spilled over to disrupt my family life so I was feeling quite grumpy. After two days of festering, I found relief: continuous mandolin playing from John Reischman's (The Jaybirds) new solo CD - Walk Along John. All acoustic - all the time; this CD soothed my pain whether he was jamming with Chris Thile in Itzbin Reel or pickin in Gold Mountain Blues and secret track  Other bluegrass legends join in such as Tony Trischka and Bruce Molsky as evident by some kickin' banjo and fiddle. See the old-time sound of Little Pine Siskin. All in all - a must listen CD.



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CD Review: Kingsley Flood - Battles

We've been longing for the true classic rock band and have found  a few we enjoy such as Hollis Brown, the Jamie McLean Band, and Ha Ha Tonka. We can now add Kingsley Flood to that list after a few listens to their latest CD Battles. You may want to jump to The Fire Inside and its intricate guitar solos to see which song sealed the deal, but definitely return to the earlier tracks. Don't Change My Mind and Sun's Gonna Let Me Shine are reminiscent of the Felice Brothers whereas Pick Your Battles turn to a more rocking version of The Black Keys. The rest is pure Kingsley Flood - a pretty cool blueish-rock-n'-roll sound.

Who's Playing at Joshua Tree this May?

The lineup for the spring edition of the Joshua Tree Music Festival was just released - pretty cool - and with a three day pass only taking $100 from your wallet - quite affordable. One day we will make it out.

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papadosio asheville saturday 10:30 – midnight Powerful live electronica ! Elevated songwriting showcases improvisational interludes and refreshing vocal harmonies with an amplified message of transcendence, unity, and universal understanding. Their potent ive set will stir the heart and fuel the mind. papadosio.com/tetios/tetios.html

ganga giri australia sunday 6 – 7:30pm Ganga mixes red natural elements with fat tribal beats and dirty funky bass lines to create a unique tribal-technological deep earth dance experience. If you experienced his shows in Joshua Tree in ’05, ’07 & ’09, you are hip to his magical musical madness ! gangagiri.com

bang data oakland friday 8:45 – 10:15pm From Samba-Ska-Cumbia and Electro-Bossanova to a Synth-Bass Heavy-Stooges infested beat. Melodic guitars and gritty bass, over bang electro-acoustic rhythms make this the perfect canvas for Deuce Eclipses bilingual rhymes and melodies. Bang Data’s sound is a hard driving futuristic vision of Latin Alternative music bangdata.weebly.com

the egg uk friday 10:30 – midnight Like New Order floating on a cloud. The Egg play live house, rocktronic, funk and ambient influenced dance music, using electronic and live instruments, video triggering, samples and live and vocoded vocals. Their music is inspired by artists such as Pink Floyd, Groove Armada, The Beloved, New Order, & Underworld. theegg.org.uk

janka nabay & the bubu gang sierra leone saturday 5:30 – 6:45pm Janka Nabay is the undisputed king of "bubu music," a frantically-paced dance music from Sierra Leone. Bubu music is traditional music originally used in witchcraft ceremonies, then later it evolved into a popular processional style played during Ramadan. Janka modernized the sound by adding electric studio instrumentation, infusing a broader range of musical stylings, and has evolved into an inspired band-leader and MC in the tradition of James Brown and Fela. luakabop.com/janka-nabay

ArtOfficial miami friday 7 – 8:30pm Funky, organic hip hop at its finest. A seamless marriage of unyielding, unapologetic urban poetry with an unflinching array of jazz melodies ala the Roots & Soulive. artofficialmusic.net

dogon lights guinea/cuba/south africa/us saturday 8:45 – 10:15pm Redefining world fusion by creating a funky, energetic dance atmosphere that takes listeners straight to the stars, using traditional skin and wood instruments played over grooves and inspired traditional vocals. Featuring Bongo Sidibe from Guinea, Jaqueline Laporte of Cuba and members of the award winning band Hamsa Lila (Ian "Inx" Herman, Vir McCoy, Evan Fraser and John Schroeder). The word, "Dogon" comes from the Dogon people of Mali who believe they are descendants of the Sirians- thus the Dogon Lights. dogonlights.com

m.a.k.u. soundsystem colombia/nyc saturday 3:45 – 5:15pm MAKU takes tradtional Colombian folkloric music screaming into the future, infusing it with psychedelic rock, punk, reggae and soul. Their unique, uplifting sounds are a Party for the People. www.makusoundsystem.com

liberation movement us/peru sunday 4:20 – 5:50pm Led by Resurrector of Heavyweight Dub Champion (HDC) and Sasha Rose, officially sanctioned by representatives the Shipibo Tribe of Amazonian Peru, Liberation Movement (LM) is a collective transmutational experience fusing ancient technology with modern ritual, invoking truth to pierce through illusion. liberationmovement.bandcamp.com

the main squeeze bloomington, in saturday 7 – 8:30pm A raging funk experience that meld soulful vocals, intricate jams, tight grooves, and ripping solos into a powerful live show that incites dance floor nirvana ! mainsqueezemusic.com

rising appalachia the south saturday 12:30 – 2pm Sisters Leah and Chloe tear into sound with sensual prowess as stages ignite revolutions and words light up spirit fires.  Listen to their beautiful sound for poetic harmonies, soul singing, spoken word rallies, banjos, fiddles, many beats of drums, kalimbas, washboard rants, groove, and community building through SOUND. risingappalachia.com

globesonic sound system la/nyc friday 5:15 – 6:45pm sunday 7:30 - ?? Modernizing world music, Globesonic Sound System (DJ's Fabian Alsultany & Derek Beres) creates a high energy ecstatic dance celebration of the earth's musical heritage, weaving traditional music with modern aesthetics. Says Fabian, "The music is a reflection of the commonalities between cultures. Our work is not only to get the dance floor moving, but to also stimulate a deep sense of planetary unity through music and dance." globesonic.com

jaliba kuyateh & the kumareh band gambia sunday 11:50am – 1:05pm Jaliba is a master Kora player who deftly manipulates all 21 strings of the ancient african instrument. The 'King of the Kora' is also a UNICEF Ambassador and Gambia's 'Man of the Year' with larger than life charm. Jaliba can sing in 3 languages and 7 octaves. Mad skills !  Joined by the Kumareh Band, their performance is an uplifting global call for peace and unity.  kingofkora.com

miner los angeles saturday 2:15 – 3:30pm Folk rock revivalists, Miner, have sipped from the same well as fellow "joie de folkers" the Mumfords and Edward Sharpes. It's the kind of revivalism that feels as comfortable as bare feet on a freshly mowed lawn. This family affair (husband, wife, brother, cousin & friends) will have you California Dreaming. thisisminer.com

robbi & kripa’s third ear experience south africa/joshua tree saturday Midnight - ?? African acid rock meets primal tribal dance trance therapy. A magical carpet ride for the body & soulful !

jelly bread reno sunday 1:15 – 2:30pm Dirty ensemble chops, rich vocal dexterity, a pumping rhythm section and solid lyrical flows make a Jelly Bread show monstrously funktastic ! These cats are steeped in roots, wallowing in funk, and marinated in soul. www.jellybread.net

mexico 68 la sunday 2:40 – 4:10pm This 12 strong band of musicians juxtapose Chicano funk with the body moving and elucidating vibes of Fela’s polyrhythmic afrobeat. www.mexico68music.com

whoolilicious! santa barbara saturday 11am – 12:15pm This one man band (plus drums) layers bass lines, keys, guitar, vocals, and sax live and on the spot creating funky soul, rock 'n roll, world music and dance tracks right before your ears and eyes. A seasoned vocalist, instrumentalist and producer, W! melds the live band and DJ worlds together as one.

ian winters santa cruz friday midnight to ?? This certified Booty Propulsion Specialist provides a non-stop dancefloor experience designed for sweaty, smiley, booty-drenched release. Relax your mind, let your conscience be free and step your vibrations into a new dimension of funk. mixcloud.com/ianwinters73

chicano batman los angeles friday 3:30 – 5pm Chicano Batman draws from a broad range of 60s and early 70s Brazilian bossa nova and samba, spacey psychedelia, slow-jam soul with a pinch of surf-rock cumbia.  Chicano Batman is more than a musical force but an adventurous and opinionated superhero who feeds off of community, afro-centricity and bolillos, on a mission to bring the overlooked to the forefront. chicanobatman.com

lily of the valley joshua tree sunday 10:15 – 11:45am Angels on earth. Heavenly harmonies. These soaring soul sisters of the high desert will be serving up some sunday morning goosebumps at the Cafe Stage.

Two Williams to headline 2013 Rhythm & Roots: Lucinda and Keller

As if I needed more incentive to attend the 2013 Rhythm & Roots festival, the came out this week with another stellar lineup.  From September 20^th-22^nd, the streets of Bristol Tennessee and Virginia will be packed with fans listening to the top names in Americana, Country, Bluegrass, Blues Indie-rock, and even celtic-punk courtesy of Enter the Haggis. Besides the obvious headliners, we will be targeting Chris Smither, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Elephant Revival, Paul Thorn, The Apache Relay, Della Mae, Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line, The New Familiars, Ed Snodderly, Woody Pines, Roger Rasnake, Scotty Melton, James McMurtry - as well as any other of the following acts the we stumble upon.


Lucinda Williams
Keller Williams
Masters of Bluegrass
Deer Tick
Blitzen Trapper
Colin Hay
Iris Dement
Hayes Carll
JD McPherson
James McMurtry
Paul Thorn
Scythian
The Apache Relay
The David Mayfield Parade
Travelin' McCourys, The
The Black Lillies
Shovels and Rope
Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out
Hey Rosetta
Della Mae
Pokey Lafarge and The South City Three
The Claire Lynch Band
Chatham County Line
Spirit Family Reunion
Levon Helm Tribute Show
Marty Raybon and Full Circle
Balsam Range
Elephant Revival
Enter the Haggis
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
Chris Smither
Folk Soul Revival
The Quebe Sisters
Red Molly
Bronze Radio Return
Whitey Morgan and the 78's
Sol Driven Train
Uncle Lucius
American Aquarium
Rayland Baxter
Breaking Grass
Carolina Road
Dave Eggar & Deoro with Hammerstep
Field Report
Detour
The Kenny and Amanda Smith Band
Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line
Hurray for the Riff Raff
Revelers, The
Whiskey Gentry
Burning Bridget Cleary
Donna Ulissee
Frank Fairfield
Delta Reign
Bawn in the Mash
Erick Baker
Brothers Comatose, The
Caitlin Rose
Cactus Blossoms, The
Chicago Farmer
The New Familiars
Hey Marseilles
James Justin & Co.
Old Man Luedecke
Two Man Gentlemen Band
River Whyless
St Paul & The Broken Bones
Cumberland River
Defibulators, The
Ed Snodderly
Nightflyer
Virginia Luthiers, The
Cumberland Gap Connection
Blair Crimmins & The Hookers
Dale Jett
Dirty Bourbon River Show
This Mountain
Woody Pines
Duty Free
Harlow Experience, The
Miss Tess and the Talkbacks
Lizzy Ross Band
L Shape Lot
Old Line Skiffle Combo
Paul Burch
Tillers, The
Successful Failures, The
Annabelle's Curse
Hermit Kings, The
Leah Gardner
Corduroy Road, The
Barlow Gin & The Hatchetmen
Amber Rubarth Trio feat. Dave Eggar
Breaking Tradition
Bryan Elijah Smith & The Wild Hearts
If Birds Could Fly
Jon Stickley Trio
A Great Disaster
Wise Old River
Black Iron Gathering, The
ETSU Old Time Pride Band
ETSU Bluegrass Band
Sheets Family Band
Black Twig Pickers, The
Republik Steel
Cutthroat Shamrock
Dori Freeman
Honey Badgers, The
High Jump Heart, The
These Undowners
Scotty Melton
Earth by Train
Jack and the Bear
Ron Short and The Possum Playboys
JP Parsons
Mis'ry Creek
Still House
Al Scorch
Lore
Mountain Park Old Time Band
Nikki Talley
Roger Rasnake
Scratch River Telegraph Company
Amythyst Kiah
Annie Robinette
Beth Snapp
Craig Street Ramblers
Empty Bottle String Band
Jess Nunley
Kim Lyons
Rickshaw Roadshow
Rose Sisters, The
Wayne Graham
Whiskey Incident, The
Alli Epperson
Amazed by Grace
Dave Haney & Lisa Baldwin
Hart Creek
Honaker FFA Bluegrass Band
Mischief in the Meadow
Rex Montgomery