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Wanderlust Wednesday…Worth the Drive

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As the summer solstice draws nearer, so does the opportunity to catch live music in the heart of Mother Nature herself. So get out your face paint, fill your backpack with a bag of wine, and prep your bare feet for dancin’. Ladies and gents, I present to you the top three outdoor venues worth the drive this summer.

#1: The Gorge, WA

This absolutely breath-taking venue will blow your mind! Inhabiting what seems to be the middle of nowhere Washington, it is as if the music gods bestowed upon man a place to completely immerse oneself in the experience.

Festival Advice: Once you enter the venue from the campground, you can’t re-enter. Pack a backpack with at least three beers and a warm thing (hoodie, sweater, more beers…)

Show not to be missed: Sasquatch Music Festival

 

 

#2: Red Rocks, CO

If you haven’t been to Red Rocks, get yourself there! This acoustical dream of a venue will leave a beautiful energy in you for days. Hike the hill for a free show or buy a ticket and let the sound fill you, body and soul.

Concert Advice: If it looks like rain, don’t let it get you down. Lightning intermingling with the city lights of Denver is unreal! If you don’t want to spend eight bucks for a beer, chug them in the parking lot. Get a designated driver, no camping here…

Shows not to be missed: String Cheese Incident, Blues Traveler on the 4th of July, STS9, Umphrey’s McGee and Railroad Earth, Neil Young, Jack White

 

 

 

 

#3: The Greek Theatre, CA

Located right on the UC Berkley campus, this venue is one of those places that is uniquely special to both the artist and the audience. Being in the heart of a city and still being able to provide a bumpin’ outdoor venue is what makes this theater wonderful.

Concert Advice: Find the best seat possible for dancing.

Shows not to be missed: String Cheese Incident, My Morning Jacket

Aiur

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Aiur from: West Babylon, New York

They classify their music as Electronic, Electronica, House, & Techno.

Here is an intense yet incredibly abstract video that makes you wonder where the future of graphics can even go if people can create this kind of stuff today. Comment and leave your reaction:

PS. put the quality of video up if your internet can handle it, these guys take advantage of HD!

U heard it first HEAR @freioMusic

These two are only 21 and 24 years young, and clearly have a grasp on bonding the visual and audio to create an extraordinary experience delighted two powerful senses. We can’t wait to see what these guys will make in the future. They said: “We try not to stick to a particular genre, we let our fans group us in whatever genre they seem fit.”  Ok, I’ll take a stab at it:  Abstract, electro, digtal, house, strangely symmetrical, visually mind bending, and auditory stimulating.  

 

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WANDERLUST WEDNESDAY- Introducing Fox and Woman…

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One of the favorite local venues of Eugene, Oregon, Sam Bond’s Garage, was already set in my mind as the place to get down last Friday night. The now Portland-based Water Tower Bucket Boys made their way down I-5 to shake up the town, but there was a little something extra thrown into the bluegrass party. The opener of the night, Fox and Woman, filled the room with a smooth and sultry sound of impeccably blended harmonies. The provoking band name came from a song written by vocalist, Jess Silva, while washing dishes in a San Francisco cafe. She noted the back room provided the, “prime time to space out and write music.” Jess and violinist, keyboardist, vocalist, and co-worker, Emily Haltom, found a creative energy together playing outside bars on the streets of San Fran. After some pretty wild band names and varying members, Emily and Jess added Leo Suarez(cello), Will Boast(drums), and Andrew Paul Nelson (mandolin, guitar ukulele) finally solidifying the band that is known as Fox and Woman. Their music harbors a full bodied melding of rich instrumentation and vocals that soothes the listener into the depths of something that is beautifully captivating. Emily describes their sound as, “electro-alternative folk”.  With the use of peddles for the electric guitar atop acoustic rhythms, their sound is only beginning to transcend genres beyond their indie-folk roots. From playing outside of bars in San Francisco to inside them in Eugene and throughout the Northwest, this band is definitely going great places. Their individual raw talent fuses gracefully together as one unbelievable band. Their live show is not to be missed.


Want to know more?

Check out their pages!

BANDCAMP

REVERBNATION 

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FUN FACT
Drummer, Will Boast, won the 2011 Iowa Short Fiction Award for his compilation of short stories titled Power Ballads.
check out more HERE!

 

Tribal Spectrum & Sara Z @ the Maize 4.21.12

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Tribal Spectrum  from Eugne, Oregon

With the headliner R/D, Tribal Sepctrum, and Sara Z rocked the stage, lit and hosted by Renaissance Raven  at the Maize Lounge

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Tribal Spectrum – Omni Culture Preview (live cut)

Tribal Spectrum – Omni Culture *Preview Live Cut (AAC)

Sara Dawson Zagarino from Eugne, Oregon

She has a unique blend of vocal harmonies, DJ mixing, house bumpin beats.  A very clever all in one package, have a listen:

U heard it first HEAR @freioMusic

http://soundcloud.com/sara-z

 

To learn more about Sara Z:
To Learn More about Tribal Spectrum:
Visit:  Tribal Spectrum.com  or to download free music: music.tribalspectrum.com 
Or check out more music by Tribal Spectrum on FreioMusic

WANDERLUST WEDNESDAY! Free Festival!

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In Eugene, Oregon? Love free music?
This Friday, the 45th Willamette Valley Music Festival will hit University of Oregon campus yet again with 22 bands on three stages. Evolved from the Willamette Valley Folk Festival, this free music event is a long-standing tradition that reflects a wide variety music genres including, but definitely not limited to, jazz, bluegrass, indie, folk, and alternative. Did I mention there is also an entire block of vendors? Food, art, clothing, hot damn!

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Check out the performing artists below!

WANDERLUST WEDNESDAY! Festival season is upon us.

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Blessed with an beautiful weekend in Eugene with blue skies and 80 degree weather, it is only fitting to share with the Freio community the Shangri La of Oregon and the most incredible festival location my barefoot self has experienced.

I present to you… HORNING’S HIDEOUT

Just outside of Portland, Oregon, this venue has it all. It is truly a land of enchantment. Camping in the Oregon hills, sun bathing by the pond, jamming out with the beautiful Doug Firs, nothing is better. If you haven’t experienced the magic behind this special place, make your way this summer! Not only does Horning’s have great festivals, but day use includes fishing, paddle boating, and exploring the mysterious and romantic backwoods. If you’re looking for a TRIP this summer, you know where I’ll be. See you on the other side!!

 

 

TOP THREE FESTIVALS, NOT TO BE MISSED

RE:GENERATION

 

NORTHWEST STRING SUMMIT

 

STRING CHEESE INCIDENT

Introducing…WANDERLUST WEDNESDAYS with Sober Raver

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On the search for good music? Music that fuels the soul and mind? Music that displays raw talent, creative and innovative sound?
Look no further.

Begin every Wednesday traveling the world through music with me, Sober Raver. I’ll be exposing to Freio’s wanderlust community the artists that are making this world just a little bit sweeter with beautiful music.  I will be documenting concerts, local music happenings, and introducing magnificent artists that will blow your mind. Your favorite day of the week just became Wednesday!

Today, we travel to the sun soaked shores of Jamaica.

To those of you that haven’t heard the collie herb word, please meet the irie vibration that is…

ROOTZ UNDERGROUND

Eugene, Oregon was graced by the next generation of soulful reggae to come of out of Jamaica Saturday night at the legendary WOW Hall. For those of you lucky enough to catch the six member Rootz Underground, you can attest to the energy and consciousness behind this reggae infused movement. Lead singer, Stephen Newland, released incredible vibes and explosive passion from the stage that were reminiscent of emotion found in the songs of Bob Marley (Yes, THE Bob Marley). Jumping (even throwing in a couple high kicks) and making his way from one side of the stage to the other, there was no possible way to keep from swaying to their sweet reggae sound. They take the foundation of classic 1970s reggae and move the same positive messages today out into our global society. Not only do they spread the good word, but they do it with energy and a whole lot of groove. Rootz Underground can be found touring the globe in the company of other incredible reggae masters including Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley, Israel Vibration, The Wailing Souls, Alpha Blondy, Toots & The Maytals, and numerous others. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see what the island of Jamaica is churning out and grooving on.

Continue your Rastafari journey with Rootz…

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And for all of you Phish fans… check out this incredible rendition of Makisupa Policeman!

Resolution- Jan 28th, 2012

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Resolution Portland, Oregon, USA

Upon reflection, this show has been a highlight of 2012 thus far.  With much more to come, who can sit still? Here is some of the music that has permitted the West Coast vibrations and will continue for yeas to come!

Phuture Primitive!

Horizon Events threw a massave rager in a warehouse in Portland.  Actually let me rephrase that.  A collective effort was put forth to create a ridiculous event with a killer light show.  A spectacular display of lights, lasers, and video to the eyes with lighting by Dreamer, visuals by Light Trope, and space shaping by Renaissnce Raven, the ave was scheduled from 9:00PM to 6:00AM.  9 hours of head pounding, sternum wrenching bassy electronic music coupled with incredible visuals, i think all were sweaty and satisfied as the sun was rising.

“RESOLUTION! The show was sold out!!!!!!! 500+ heads in the building make for a special night! Big ups to RE SOUND for the KV2 sweetness, all the vendors, the AMAZING DJ TALENT, THE AMAZING SECURITY TEAM, MICHEAL BOWLES and his crew for the dopest stage setup I have ever seen, JOSH FITZ for equally impressive video design, DREAMER with the DOPEST LASER SHOW IN THE NW” -Zilch

A special thanks to Tribal Spectrum, Michael Bowls (Renaissance Raven), Stapelton, Alden Rodgers and Horizon Events!

Kinetik - Phutureprimitive

 

To learn more about Phuture Primitive

visit: Luminous EP - Phutureprimitive

Tribal Spectrum Eugene, Oregon

Also made an appearance, making for a wonderful set, acrobates took flight, girls got down, and all enjoyed themselves. The Trio is playing at Lucidity Music & Arts festival in Santa Barbra, California for more info, click here: http://lucidityfestival.com/

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Euforquestra

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Euforquestra from Fort Collins, Colorado

“Euforquestra planted their Euphoric Vibration on the West Coast!”

 

The seven member band, Eufórquestra, now hailing from Fort Collins, CO, is a funky, reggae infused, soul party not to be missed. Their music, steeped in a hot saxophone sound, invokes serious get down on the dance floor. Combining influences from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa, the smooth rhythm is impossible not to groove to. The sound is original, an incredible display of musical creativity and freedom. Not limited to one genre, this band has a little bit of something to offer for everyone. At their performance last weekend in Portland, Oregon, the audience was all smiles, cheers-ing to good music and getting their funky dance on. If you find yourself the Colorado way, the band with be joining Kyle Hollingsworth Band (keyboardist of String Cheese Incident) this March for his BrewSki Tour. This is a jam sesh not to be missed my friends.

05 – Euforquestra – Called You

Personal favorite song at the moment…”Called You”

 

Euforquestra has a NEW ALBUM out and its FREE!!

U heard it first HEAR @freioMusic

 

For More info check out:

Euforquestra.com

On twitter: @euforquestra

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2011's Best Free Music by Mike

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Mike’s Picks

 *A special thanks to all of the artistis who have participated in freio Music!!! 

Great Year! So much new music, hard to narrow it down, but here it is:

 

Favorite FreioConcert 

After Sober Raver got 3 VIP passes and a meet and greet with San Quinn (bay area rapper), the night was kicked off right when I met several Veterans in the back stage who had recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan.  The Rock’s warm welcome to the troops set the atmosphere when the Starz took the stage!  To get free download & read more click here…

 Starz of Da Bizzare!

Starz Of Da Bizzare Feat. Tha BedMonsters-chain swang

Fly Trappa (see right)

Favorite Freio Artist from 2011!

Madhushree from Mumbai, India

Despite language differences, it was a pleasure to be contacted by an amazing artist from India.  She is now internationally recognized for her voice and deserves every bit of recognition she has earned!


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“It was Oscar winner A.R. Rahman who brought her into the limelight with his unforgettable composition, ‘Kabhi neem neem kabhi shahad shahad…’ in Mani Ratnam’s film ‘Yuva’. This song gave Madhushree the kind of recognition which every singer dreams of.

Read & Learn more about Madhushree here

 

Awesome music that hasn’t yet been featured on FreioMusic!

Signal Path!

Wick-it the Instigator  from Nashville, United States

This Artist has been busy in the last 365 days.  In fact, he has released nearly 100 songs!

“His roots are in hip hop/turntablism, but in the last couple years, electronic music has vastly made its way into his repertoire as well. Wick-it is all about the party, and despite the style or approach with each individual track, serious crowd rocking fun is the goal.”-Wick-it