FloydFest's 10th Anniversary Festival: One Month Out and Closing

Our favorite music festival, Floydfest, is fast approaching - one  month away: July 28-31 2011. This year's lineup is extraordinary with Taj Mahal as the main headliner. We saw the legend a few months back and he's still going string. Then there's Robert Randolph, Old Crow Medicine Show, Grace Potter, Del McCoury, Railroad Earth, David Grisman, Sam Bush, Hot Tuna, North Mississippi Allstars, Donna the Buffalo, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Trampled by Turtles,  Larry Keel & Natural Bridge, Tony Rice, Peter Rowan, New Monsoon, Phil Wiggins, American Aquarium, William Walter, and of course, Big Daddy Love. Plus many, many more artists. including those in the Under the Radar contest. Tickets are just $125 for three days or $135 for four after July 1st.  Still not committing... check out our previous overage here.We will also be filming several MyJoogTV episodes with some of these artists paired with some of the wine and beer venders: Blacksnake Meadery, Chateau Morrisette, Foothills Brewing, Starr Hill Brewing, The River Company Restaurant and Brewery, and Villa Appalaccia Winery.

Andrew Belle, Trent Dabbs, Bobbie Allen Impress a Sold Out Jammin Java crowd

It may be time to start watching prime time television. Not because the programs are worthwhile; but evidently the music is. That's how people are discovering Trent Dabbs, who performed Monday June 20th at Jammin Java with Andrew Belle and local artist Bobbie Allen. Dabbs' songs have appeared in Grey's Anatomy, One Tree Hill, Vampire Diaries, plus many more (see TuneFind); but this isn't your everyday non-talented swooner trying to occupy the teen market. No, this is a talented singer-songwriter that has a little grit to his songs. Loved his song commemorating his meeting with Neil Young. I would recommend his latest, Southerner, particularly on vinyl.

Andrew Belle was equally impressive - maybe more so since he had to shell out major bucks to purchase a last minute ticket to reach Washington after his original flight was cancelled. And like Dabbs, many of his songs have been seen on television - but that's about it for similarities - besides of course, being singer songwriters. Belle's vocals are a cross between Joe Pug and John Mayer, with just enough roughness to create an authenticity sound. Plus he plays a cool beat up guitar. Take me to Ladder. What was most appealing was the interaction between Belle and Dabbs - honest banter that was entertaining. These guys have a chemistry together - maybe as a result of the Ten Out Of Tenn songwriter series. This talented group goes on tour in September and we will be at the Iota show - no doubt about it.

Speaking of Iota, Bobbie Allen just hosted her EP release party for "Ready or Not" at the venue. Ms. Allen has a fabulous voice and with a little guitar experience - her songs should be appearing soon on a television show near you.

Check out the videos of each performer on the MyJoogTV YourTube channel.

WAMU's Bluegrass Country: Stars of the State Concert

On Saturday June 11th, we attended the Stars of the State Concert, celebrating the 10th anniversary of WAMU's Bluegrass Country. The station was able to book some amazing talent to play at the State Theatre: The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Boxcars, and Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen. Photos of the event are available at the MyJoog Facebook Page and videos at the MyJoogTV Youtube Channel. But here's a short video set to the Steep Canyon Rangers "Lovin' Pretty Woman".

Win a Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen House Concert!!

Do you live within 75 miles of Nashville or know someone who does? Then you can win a DIRTY KITCHEN EXPERIENCE… LIVE for YOU and 25 of your friends!  Check out this link and watch the video of the Dirty Kitchen below. Wonder if The Vietti Chili Girl (Aly Sutton) will be helping Frank in the kitchen.

Wanna have a house party, Music City Roots style?  Then you’re in the right place.  What does that mean? Well, we will bring the Roots mobile to your driveway and the MCR crew will set up the Roots set in your den, Music City Roots sponsors will bring the party favors: Vietti Chili, Blackstone Beer, Whole Foods Market and Frank Solivan will cook dinner for you and 25 friends, and then play music for you! Oh, AND we will film the entire show and give you a DVD when the night's over...and one last thing, we will stream the whole party live online.  We'll invite the world into your living room to party down, MCR style. See ya at your crib!

Overdozing on New Releases

We've received so much good music recently that we don't have time to write about all. So as a complete wimp out - here's a list of what we highly recommend:

• Ben Harper - Give Till It's Gone
  
• The Felice Brothers - Celebration Florida
• The Greencards - The Brick Album
• Greg Brown - Freak Flag
• Gregg Allman - Low Country Blues
• Hot Tuna - Steady As She Goes
• Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit - Here We Rest
• Nick 13 - Nick 13
• Shannon Wurst - Green and Growing: roots music for eco-kids
• Tara Nevins - Wood & Stone
• Warren Haynes - Man In Motion

Our June 2011 MyJoog Music Calendar

Plenty of good music on our MyJoog.com calendar for June:

    The Nighthawks - Lee District RECenter Alexandria, VA: Wednesday, June 01, 2011
    Willie Nile - Rams Head Onstage Annapolis, MD: Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Anders Osborne - Rams Head Onstage Annapolis, MD: Thursday, June 02, 2011
Tom Principato - Veteran's Park Bethesda, MD: Thursday, June 02, 2011

    Herndon Festival - Town Green Herndon, VA: Friday, June 03, 2011
    The Roustabouts - Lake Accotink Park Springfield, VA: Friday, June 03, 2011
    Anders Osborne - Mason District Park Annandale, VA: Friday, June 03, 2011
    Eli Cook - Madam's Organ Washington, DC: Friday, June 03, 2011
    The Freddie Long Band - Tarara Vineyard & Winery Leesburg, VA: Saturday, June 04, 2011
    Bearfoot - Town Green Herndon, VA: Saturday, June 04, 2011
    The Farewell Drifters - IOTA Club Arlington, VA: Sunday, June 05, 2011    

Ruthie and The Wranglers - Mason District Park Annandale, VA: Wednesday, June 08, 2011

Carolyn Wonderland - Hill Country Washington, DC: Thursday, June 09, 2011

The Levon Helm Band/moe. - Wolf Trap - Filene Center Vienna, VA: Thursday, June 09, 2011

Mumford & Sons Mumford and Sons w/ The Low Anthem, Matthew And The Atlas - Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD: Thursday, June 09, 2011

Those Darlins - Jammin' Java Vienna, VA: Friday, June 10, 2011

Ryan Bingham - Nightclub 9:30 Washington, DC: Friday, June 10, 2011

Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition - The Vienna Town Green Vienna, VA: Friday, June 10, 2011

Celebrate Fairfax - Fairfax Government Center Fairfax, VA: Friday, June 10, 2011

Andrew McKnight & Beyond Borders - Royal Lake Park Fairfax, VA: Friday, June 10, 2011

Kristen & the Noise - Town Green Herndon, VA: Friday, June 10, 2011

Sierra Hull and Highway 111 - Mason District Park Annandale, VA: Friday, June 10, 2011

Hackensaw Boys - Veritas Vineyards Afton, VA: Saturday, June 11, 2011

Celebrate Fairfax - Fairfax Government Center Fairfax, VA: Saturday, June 11, 2011

Reston Concerts on the Town - Henry Butler & NONY Funk - Reston Town Center Reston, VA: Saturday, June 11, 2011

BLUEGRASS COUNTRY'S STARS AT THE STATE - The State Theatre Falls Church, VA: Saturday, June 11, 2011

Practically Einstein - Whitlow's On Wilson Arlington, VA: Saturday, June 11, 2011

The Smokin Polecats - The Zoo Bar Washington, DC: Sunday, June 12, 2011

Celebrate Fairfax - Fairfax Government Center Fairfax, VA: Sunday, June 12, 2011

Joe Ely & Fred Eaglesmith - The Birchmere Alexandria, VA: Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Veronneau - Mason District Park Annandale, VA: Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Cravin' Dogs - Frying Pan Farm Park Herndon, VA: Thursday, June 16, 2011

Memphis 59 - Hill Country Washington, DC: Thursday, June 16, 2011

Leo Kottke - The Birchmere Alexandria, VA: Thursday, June 16, 2011

The Bobby Smith Band - Madam's Organ Washington, DC: Friday, June 17, 2011

The Kennedys - Jammin' Java Vienna, VA: Friday, June 17, 2011

Bobbie Allen CD Release - IOTA Club Arlington, VA: Friday, June 17, 2011

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - National Harbor National Harbor, MD: Friday, June 17, 2011

Alberta Cross - Red Palace Washington, DC: Friday, June 17, 2011

Mishka - Red Palace Washington, DC: Sunday, June 19, 2011

Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart - The Tortilla Factory Herndon, VA: Tuesday, June 21, 2011

The Pietasters - Lee District RECenter Alexandria, VA: Wednesday, June 22, 2011

The Seldom Scene - Nottoway Park Vienna, VA: Thursday, June 23, 2011

Robin Trower w/Jamie Mclean Band - Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD: Thursday, June 23, 2011

The Fabulous Thunderbirds - The State Theatre Falls Church, VA: Thursday, June 23, 2011

Eilen Jewell - IOTA Club Arlington, VA: Thursday, June 23, 2011

U.S. Navy Cruisers - Frying Pan Farm Park Herndon, VA: Thursday, June 23, 2011

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer - Mason District Park Annandale, VA: Friday, June 24, 2011

The Skyla Burrell Blues Band - Madam's Organ Washington, DC: Friday, June 24, 2011

Eilen Jewell - IOTA Club Arlington, VA: Friday, June 24, 2011

Mariachi Los Amigos - Royal Lake Park Fairfax, VA: Friday, June 24, 2011

Mateo Monk - Breaux Vineyards Hillsboro, VA: Saturday, June 25, 2011

Bobby Parker - Madam's Organ Washington, DC: Saturday, June 25, 2011

Elizabeth Cook - The Birchmere Alexandria, VA: Saturday, June 25, 2011

Elizabeth Cook - Rams Head Onstage Annapolis, MD: Sunday, June 26, 2011

Ben Sollee - IOTA Club Arlington, VA: Sunday, June 26, 2011

Squeeze Bayou - Mason District Park Annandale, VA: Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Scythian - Frying Pan Farm Park Herndon, VA: Thursday, June 30, 2011