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Wanderlust Wednesday Presents ROCKTIN GROVE

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Boulder based and CU buffed band, Rocktin Grove, is jamming its way through the Colorado music scene. With an original sound that seamlessly blends together a wide variety of genres, Rocktin Grove has a little get-down for everyone. From funked out bluegrass twang to hot latin soul, their sound is something uniquely robust and not to be missed. The seven member group, with two years of jam-tastic rocking under their belts, has incredible ‘get-yo-feet-movin” potential to break from their Front Range Colorado stage to a national one. Fans of the band describe the sound as “funky bluegrass awesomeness” and as an interpretation of music they have all always loved transformed into something new and original. The band says, “Calling Boulder, Colorado our home, the mountains, beautiful blue sky, and deep powder keep us loving life and loving music.” Amen.

Meet the boys:

Jon Kimbell- Mandolin/Vocals
Will Viitanen- Percussion
Wilson Harwood- Electric Guitar/Banjo/Vocals/Tres – with “get the cougars goin'” and “gangsta banjo” talent
Adrian Flynt- Bass/Vocals
Nate Luebbe- Mandolin/Violin/Vocals
Garrett Cropsey- Alto Saxophone/Vocals
Theo Farver- Acoustic Guitar/Harmonica/Percussion/Vocals/Trumpet

Looking for latin groovin’? Check out Ice Cream Cha Cha

My personal favorite: Crowfoot Funk…it will get you going! Hot damn!

Wanting more? Check out their site:

ROCKTIN GROVE .com

and their SOUNDCLOUD

AND their FACEBOOK !

 

Wanderlust Wednesday Presents – Cheyenne Lee

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Cheyenne Lee, a singer/songwriter hailing from Oregon, is about to make her mark on the city of Angels. With a voice like Colbie Calliat and lyrics that speak to everyday human emotion, this beautiful and talented eighteen-year-old is headed for radio stardom. Cheyenne says, “My music is about the good things in life.” Not only does she write her own contagious lyrics, play the guitar,  keyboard and piano, but she has a dedication and passion that comes alive within her songs. Commenting on her sound, Cheyenne remarks, “It gives people somewhere to escape to when things aren’t going so well, it not only tells my stories, but the stories of so many others, and in that I find my music very unique…I want people to be uplifted, and I will continue to create music that does so.” Keep your radios turned on for this rising star on the LA scene.

Corey Butler

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Corey Butler, a Costa Rican Gem

Costa Rica Singer-SongwriterA Costa Rican Gem! This talented artist can cover, remix and add flare to any song requested. Not only can Corey Butler cover songs, but his original tracks are splendid. He brings in a smooth vibrato with careful attention to dynamics as he plays. He blends his vocals nicely with the guitarist’s virtuoso touch. This singer-songwriter has a knack ending one song with the same chord as the upcoming song to eliminate those awkward silences between songs. He is fluent in Spanish & English and is not afraid to sing in either one.

To hear more, check him out on grooveshark or Myspace

We Like Monsters

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We Like Monsters:  Denver, Colorado.

I was lucky to have the opportunity to see We Like Monsters live at Moe’s BBQ in Denver during the Underground Music Showcase, a festival.  These fellas are an indie band with a real unique sound & feel.  The lead singer, Tim, is a standout band orchestrator with a a drum stick sticking out of his back pocket as he sings. Previously, Tim was in a band called GreenField where he sang, said Adam, the former bassist in greenfield.  When he is not singing, he either plays the keyboard or triggers samples and sounds with his midi pad, as the rest of the band takes center stage. The other band members pick up the slack with their superb musicality and feel.  The bassist, has a rocker’s stance, and beanie to match it. The lead keyboardist has a double stack, or two keyboards on top of each other, each with their own customized synth sounds to enable versatile timbres for melodies.  If you like the music, don’t miss an opportunity to see We Like Monsters in a personable venue (before they become well known)!  Have a listen and be sure to listen to the music video: “Le Tigre” (see below)

More Info:

http://welikemonsters.com/

https://soundcloud.com/welikemonsters

For All Booking Inquiries: Please email shauna@welikemonsters.com

The True Set

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The True Set from Los Angeles


Freio Music is excited to present ‘The True Set’, inspired by Cold War Kids, Led Zeppelin, and Rumspringa. Their first instruments were played as kids in the kitchen, pots and pans! Creative from the beginning of their career, they use, adapt and thrive with the instruments available.  This crew is ingenuitive and surprisingly good.  Have a listen!  In three words they describe their sound as, “Pure Genuine Rock” – Will age 24.  This young band has the potential to grow and change their sound as they get their hands on new instruments and tools. Fly High, a must listen to song if you like overdrive vocals and indie rock.

 

U heard it first HEAR @freioMusic

Sweetheart

Fly High

01 The Breakdown

 

More Info:
ReverbNation:
Youtube:

Surfing SoundWaves

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Two Fresh Tracks from Surfing SoundWaves

Scott Brown, AKA Surfing SoundWaves, returns to FreioMusic. The 22 year old Denver native illuminates your mind with his smooth and tasty style of music. The bass hits heavy and the leads ride smooth like Orangatang wheels. Here are two tracks from Surfing SoundWave’s upcoming EP “Guerilla Warfare” (due to drop late this fall) for free download! Each jam has it’s own distinct journey and feel. The Cozza Frenzy Remix bangs hard, making use of heavy leads and phat sub-bass. “Guerilla Warfare” (the title track) is a deep, ominous ride through the unknown. This young producer really shows promise as he continues to improve and explore his sound. The big stages are calling for Surfing SoundWaves!

U heard it first HEAR @freioMusic


Show your love for the music! Hit the links below to support Surfing SoundWaves!

Surfing SoundWaves on Soundcloud
Surfing SoundWaves on Twitter
Surfing SoundWaves on ReverbNation
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Wanderlust Wednesday – Ananda Yogiji & Jaya Lakshmi

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Jaya Lakshmi

Energized and enlivened by the beauty of Indian singing and instrumental uniqueness, Jaya began leading kirtan, call and response mantras accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium, tablas, the two-headed mrdanga, or in Jaya’s case, the 12-string guitar. She began writing her own devotional songs in the 1990′s on the Hawaiian islands. Her name was bestowed upon receiving harinam initiation from a great Vaisnava saint from India. It translates to “victory to the goddess Lakshmi”, the Hindu goddess of fortune and spiritual wealth. Since then, Jaya has created 4 solo albums on Sequoia Records.

 

 

 

 

 

Ananda Yogiji

Gentle acoustics coupled with peaceful vocals, Ananda Yogiji is a talented musician and composer. Not only is his music fed by mantras and a deep devotional spirit, but also his practice of yoga and meditation (primarily Kundalini) for over five years. He is a singer, a guitarist, a teacher, harmonium and Bansuri flute player, and a open and kind soul. Since partnering with Jaya Lakshmi, he has performed with artists like Jai Uttal, Shimshai, David Newman and Dave Stringer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since the two came together in November 2010, their collaboration has resulted in an incredible musical fusion, sacred and beautiful.  Their album, Live at the Altar of Love’ was a product of their Altar of Love Immersions which involve teaching yoga together, performing music and holding ceremony.


UPCOMING SHOWS!

  • 07/13
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    07/15 Oregon Country Fair
    Veneta, OR :: Oregon Country Fair Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda will be playing at the Front Porch all weekend. Click here for more details.
  • 07/18
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    07/23 Mystic Garden Gathering
    Cave Junction :: Lake Selmac Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda will be performing a Kirtan and Kirtronica as well as teach a Kundalini Yoga workshop at this years Mystic Garden Gathering. Please join us for this very special gathering. To receive $10 off, enter code 1008. See you there!!
  • 07/29
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    08/03 Jaya and Ananda @ Breitenbush Hot Springs w/ Jeffrey Williams
    Detroit :: Breitenbush Hot Springs Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda will be accompanying Jeffrey Williams’ EDGU teacher training at Breitenbush. In addition to the EDGU training, Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda will be performing a Sunday night Kirtan, Wednesday night Kirtronica ecstatic dance, as well as a Kundalini Yoga Workshop and Cacao Ceremony on Thursday Aug. 3rd. *Music nights will be open to the public.
  • 08/10
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    08/13 Beloved Festival
    Tidewater, OR :: Beloved Festival Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda will be performing Thursday night in the purple tent to start the maha blessing of the 2012 Beloved Festival!! They will aslo be teaching a Kundalini Yoga workshop as well as playing music for several artists and Yoga classes. Hope to see you there!!
  • 08/17
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    08/19 Altar of Love Weekend Shasta
    Mt. Shasta :: Shasta Yoga Center Join Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda at the Shasta Yoga Center for a very special Altar of Love Weekend. They will be offering Kirtan, ‘Kirtronica’ Ecstatic Dance, Yoga and a cacao ceremony.
  • 09/06
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    09/09 Bhakifest
    Joshua Tree, CA :: Bhakti Fest Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda will be performing a Kirtan and Kirtronica performance as well as be playing for yoga classes and workshops. Be sure to use the discount code “2012Jaya” to receive $25 off. Hari!!
  • 09/13
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    09/16 Harbin, Altar of Love Weekend
    Middletown :: Harbin Hot Springs Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda will be holding an Altar of Love weekend at Harbin. Thursday night Kirtronica ecstatic dance, Saturday night Kirtan, yoga workshops and cacao ceremony Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • 09/28
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    09/30  Pranafest
    Ashland, OR :: Jackson Wellsprings Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda will be performing Kirtan and Kirtronica as well as teaching yoga workshops at the first annual PranaFest.

Wanderlust Wednesday- Marv is the Man

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Deliberate poetics, smooth flowing kinetics, free of the synthetic. Let me introduce you to: Marv Ellis.

Hip-hop has deep roots connected to the human struggle. The young men and women backing this movement speak their peace as lyrically minded poets that represent the truth, the fight, the message of the common man. Marv Ellis is no different. He beautifully articulates a positive energy fed by his Northwest surround. I caught his last show on a rainy Saturday night at the magical Prindel Creek Farm near Newport, Oregon. The vibe that he embeds into the audience is something like an optimistic get-down, a funk-fed soul filler. Sharing his talent with artists including Michael Franti, Nas, Bone, KRS-One, Blackalicious, Living Legends, and Ozomatli, Marv has set the stage for greatness. If you’re looking for lyrics and beats that deliver something beautiful and real, Marv is the man.

Human Nature – Tribal Spectrum

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Tribal Spectrum

*Sam (left)  Greg (right) {See Picture Above}

“How do you describe your sound? It is the hardest thing in the world to do.”  – Sam “I don’t want to follow other’s sound, and create that kind of music” Sam said [referring to the main-stage aka house music] “as long as we do something other people are not”.   They are staying true to their name and embracing cultures left and right.  Greg shapes the sound with his tight rhythm on the drums and his ‘bangers’ for the nightlife sub-loving ladies from the bay area while Sam stretches their comfort zone into foreign lands such as India, Ireland, and Nepal to name a few.

Listen to how Greg rips up the acoustic drums during their live digital set.  The last 5 minutes exemplify Greg’s superb drumming. Tribal Spectrum (live 6.12.2012) *Download –> Right Click & Save As


To check out a short video from the tribal show, click the links below:

Tribal Spectrum 6.29.12 ©FreioMusic, Tribal Fire Dancer 6.29.12

Human Nature – LineUp & Ekim

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Explore thy Environment

 

©FreioMusic

The Nature Stage –

See above photo

A mystery set in the woods at nature stage, by Ekim. With the backdrop of an incredible Oregonian rainforest scene (see above Picture).  Ekim could throw it down to amuse and confuse the crowd simultaneously.  Ekim also knew how to change it up, and he would do so at will, not according to the set list but by what people were getting down to.  With heavy wobbles and Super-Sound speakers taller than the average taller person.  The variety of sound was great and the noise selection was very thought-out and carefully placed in space.

His style was new to me but I almost instantly became a fan and had to dance.   Please contact us on facebook or twitter or e-mail us if you can help us find Ekim’s Music, e-mail, or profile Anywhere, can someone help us!?  Ekim from Human Nature, hello? Where are you on the internet, come find us!

Line Up:

Prindel Creek Stage (Live)

Line Up:

Reactor Stage (main)

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We posted some recordings from the concert throughout the event.   Stay Tuned~ next (Tribal Spectrum)