Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series

It's summer which means another season of excellent music courtesy of the Fairfax County Park Authority and generous contributions from local businesses and corporation.. The concerts are held in parks throughout the county and the performers range from big band, jazz, bluegrass, rock, classical and world music. My favorite park is Nottoway Park - only a few miles away - which features the strongest lineup. We are talking Ted Garber, The Seldom Scene, Andrew McKnight, Toubab Krewe, and Cathy Ponton King. Yes, Toubab Krewe - playing in Vienna on their trip down to Floydfest. Other significant artists are Ryan Montbleau Band, Cheryl Wheeler, Larry Sparks & the Lonesome Ramblers, The Nighthawks, and Sierra Hull and Highway 111.Here are some highlights:
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Monday, June 25, 2012

David Lowery (Cracker) Responds to NPR

One week ago, David Lowery (Cracker) wrote an essay titled Letter to Emily White at NPR All Songs Considered in response to an NPR blog post I Never Owned Any Music To Begin With in which an NPR intern describes how she never pays for music downloaded online. All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton published a "review" of the discussion, somewhat excusing Ms. White's non-payments as "everyone does it" - but also links to resources that explain "Where To Buy Music To Get More Cents On The Dollar To The Musicians".  I agree more with Lowery's argument - and encourage all readers to take time to digest the entire topic.

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

2012 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Rolls Out Awesome Lineup

Bristol Rhythm & Roots
I know many of you (like us) haven't even planned your summer concert itineraries, but get ready for Fall - or September at least when the 2012 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion rolls out their strongest lineup yet. Tickets range from $40-$60 - depending on when purchased and that gets you three days of listening to this awesome lineup. Bristol has a long music tradition from the Carter Family through the Stanley Brothers to contemporaries such as Ed Snodderly and Roger Rasnake. You can check out our previous coverage of this festival here. And as always, expect great food and beer.


 

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Friday, June 8, 2012

Steep Canyon Rangers Take "Nobody Knows You" to Video

Our friends at the Steep Canyon Rangers are releasing a series of music videos in support of their 5th album, Nobody Knows You. No Steve Martin on this one, strictly the rangers. Here's the first video filmed in their hometown of Brevard, North Carolina.The band will also be performing at Floydfest this year; perfect slot for those with a long drive home on Sunday - 11:30 AM.

Steep Canyon Rangers - "Long Shot"
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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Elizabeth Cook Releases "Gospel Plow" EP

ELIZABETH COOK RELEASES “GOSPEL PLOW” EP ON JUNE 12TH AND APPEARS ON
THE LATE SHOW ON JUNE 13TH
NASHVILLE, TN – In 2011, Elizabeth Cook was asked to participate in Strawberry Music Festival’s Sunday morning gospel show. She reluctantly agreed, but by the time she was halfway through her set, she was surprised by how much she was moved by this music. Perhaps she shouldn’t have been; it reconnected her with music that was central to her Florida upbringing. She was moved enough to record a seven song EP of some of her favorite Southern Gospel songs (well, six Gospel songs and a cover of Velvet Underground’s “Jesus”). The EP, titled Gospel Plow, will be released on June 12th, the day before she appears on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Cook and her band, husband Tim Carroll on guitar and Bones Hillman (Midnight Oil) on bass, will be hitting the road this summer, adding a touch of gospel to the proceedings. Full list of dates listed below.
In addition to all of her duties of writing, recording and touring Cook also hosts “Apron Strings” on SiriusXM’s Outlaw Country, channel 60 that airs Monday – Friday 10 am – 2pm eastern.
June 7 - Station Inn – Nashville, TN 
June 8 - Cosmic Charlie’s – Lexington, KY
June 9 - Kirk Ave Music Hall - Roanoke, VA
June 10 - Night Cat - Easton, MD
June 12 – City Winery  (w/ Matthew Sweet)  – NYC
June 14 - Mockingbirds - Staunton, VA
June 16 – Todd Snider’s What the Folk Festival - Memphis, TN
July 6 - The Shed - Maryville, TN
July 7 - Rumba Cafe - Columbus OH
July 8 - Beachland Tavern - Cleveland, OH
July 9 - Sportsmen's Tavern - Buffalo, NY
July 11 - Higher Ground - Burlington VT
July 13 - One Longfellow Square - Portland, ME
July 15 - Green River Festival - Greenfield, MA
July 16 – Club Passim – Cambridge, MA
Jul 18  - Infinity Hall - Norfolk, CT
July 19 - Abbey Bar at ABC - Harrisburg, PA
July 20 - Rams Head On Stage - Annapolis MD
Aug 22 - Space - Evanston, IL
Aug 23 - Historic Rose Bowl Tavern - Urbana, IL
Aug 24 - Shank Hall - Milwaukee, WI
Aug 25+26 - Minnesota State Fair - St Paul, MN
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Friday, June 1, 2012

MyJoog Events for June 2012

Here is our MyJoog calendar for March 2012 - hoping to film some MyJoogTV episodes with Rachel Platten at Jammin' Java.

Rocknoceros Happy Family Hour - Jammin' Java Vienna, VA: Friday, June 01, 2012
Dawes w/ Sara Watkins - Nightclub 9:30 Washington, DC: Friday, June 01,  2012
Joe Pug & David Wax Museum - Nightclub 9:30 Washington, DC: Saturday, June 02, 2012
Tommy Lepson Band - The Vienna Town Green Vienna, VA: Sunday, June 03, 2012
IAMDYNAMITE - DC9 Washington, DC: Sunday, June 03, 2012

Rhett Miller & the Serial Lady Killers + The Spring Standards - Jammin' Java Vienna, VA: Monday, June 04, 2012
Songwriters and Poets - The Black Squirrel Washington, DC: Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Los Straitjackets w. Eilen Jewell - Rams Head Onstage Annapolis, MD: Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Alvin Youngblood Hart - Jammin' Java Vienna, VA: Thursday, June 07, 2012
Songwriters and Poets - The Black Squirrel Washington, DC: Thursday, June 07, 2012
Tom Principato Band - Frying Pan Farm Park Herndon, VA: Thursday, June 07, 2012
Rhett Miller & The Serial Lady Killers w. The Spring Standards - Brighton Music Hall Allston, MA: Saturday, June 09, 2012
Brittany Haas & Lauren Rioux - Takoma Park Community Center Takoma Park, MD: Saturday, June 09, 2012
Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys - The Birchmere Alexandria, VA: Saturday, June 09, 2012
Damon Fowler Group - NightCat Easton, MD: Saturday, June 09, 2012
Tom Principato Band - Second Chance Saloon Columbia, MD: Saturday, June 09, 2012
Elizabeth Cook - NightCat Easton, MD: Sunday, June 10, 2012
Rachel Platten + Madi Diaz - Jammin' Java Vienna, VA: Sunday, June 10, 2012
Kinky Friedman - The Birchmere Alexandria, VA: Monday, June 11, 2012
Jill Andrews - IOTA Club Arlington, VA: Monday, June 11, 2012
Songwriters and Poets - The Black Squirrel Washington, DC: Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Songwriters and Poets - The Black Squirrel Washington, DC: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Tab Benoit - The Hamilton Washington, DC: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Elizabeth Cook - Mockingbird Staunton, VA: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Memphis 59 - Hill Country Washington, DC: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Bill Kirchen & Fred Eaglesmith - The Birchmere Alexandria, VA: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Tab Benoit and Bernard Allison - Rams Head Live Baltimore, MD: Friday, June 15, 2012
Shenandoah River Side Festival - Watermelon Park Berryville, VA: Friday, June 15, 2012
Jim Weider's Project Percolator - New Hope Winery New Hope, PA: Friday, June 15, 2012
Shenandoah River Side Festival - Watermelon Park Berryville, VA: Saturday, June 16, 2012
The Lloyd Dobler Effect - DeVault Family Vineyards Concord, VA: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Eric Lindell - The Hamilton Washington, DC: Sunday, June 17, 2012
Bonnie Raitt w. Mavis Staples - Pier Six Concert Pavilion Baltimore, MD: Sunday, June 17, 2012
Patterson Hood - The Birchmere Alexandria, VA: Sunday, June 17, 2012
The Highballers - St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub Alexandria, VA: Monday, June 18, 2012
Songwriters and Poets - The Black Squirrel Washington, DC: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Songwriters and Poets - The Black Squirrel Washington, DC: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Ray Wylie Hubbard - The Hamilton Washington, DC: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Rocknoceros - The Vienna Town Green Vienna, VA: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
THE OUTLAW ROAD SHOW Featuring Counting Crows - Wolf Trap - Filene Center Vienna, VA: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Songwriters and Poets - The Black Squirrel Washington, DC: Thursday, June 21, 2012
Veronneau - The Vienna Town Green Vienna, VA: Friday, June 22, 2012
Up the Chain - IOTA Club Arlington, VA: Friday, June 22, 2012
The Derailers - Hill Country Washington, DC: Saturday, June 23, 2012
Songwriters and Poets - The Black Squirrel Washington, DC: Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Songwriters and Poets - The Black Squirrel Washington, DC: Thursday, June 28, 2012
Brandi Carlile, Josh Ritter, & The Royal City Band The Lumineers - Wolf Trap - Filene Center Vienna, VA: Thursday, June 28, 2012
The Flatlanders - The Birchmere Alexandria, VA: Friday, June 29, 2012
Cheryl Wheeler - Royal Lake Park Fairfax, VA: Friday, June 29, 2012
Catfish Hodge - JV's Restaurant Falls Church, VA: Friday, June 29, 2012
An evening of Americana rock - Tarara Vineyard & Winery Leesburg, VA: Saturday, June 30, 2012
Jesse Malin with Vince Scheuerman - The Hamilton Washington, DC: Saturday, June 30, 2012
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