SnowBallin’ 2014
Interested in hearing about what is becoming one of the freshest and most unique festivals in the music industry taking place in the spring snow out in beautiful Colorado?
SnowBall, taking place April 4th-6th in Denver, CO, is definitely a music festival that is truly something different. The festival is being held at an exciting new venue this year, Sports Authority Field in Mile High Stadium. The new venue will provide a wide open space for attendees to interact, explore, dance, and of course, get weird. The SnowBall Stage, which is the main stage, will be outdoors and may provide the opportunity for attendees to put their dance moves on display on a snow covered dance floor. So if you plan on attending, please be safe and be prepared for the cold. The SnowBall Stage will also have a Big Air area beside it where extreme athletes will be performing tricks to tantalize your eyes while your ears are being entertained by bumping beats. Some of the most well known artists will grace the SnowBall stage with their presence. On Friday, be sure to catch the melodies of Jimkata, the funky beats of The Floozies, and then let Knife Party shake you with some heavy bass to close out the first night. On Saturday, the highlights include local 3-piece electronic hydro-funk sensations SunSquabi, funky fresh four piece livetronic group STRFKR, and the one and only Derek Vincent Smith, better known as Pretty Lights, playing his soulful tunes right where his original roots began. Then on Sunday, Chali2Na from Jurassic 5 brings some fresh hip-hop to the stage along with House of Vibe, Busta Rhymes brings an original rap set that you could only get from Busta himself, all before Griz closes out the festival with a funk filled set of jazzy electronic beats that will have you grooving with all of the energy that’s left in the tank.
The other three stages are all in heated tents around the stadium and will each provide their own distinct atmospheres once you are inside. The Groove Tent will feature a variety of music throughout the weekend with the highlights being the grimy electronic beats of Mimosa, the all original tunes of Wave Racer, some funky fresh trap from Lunice, a high energy electro house combined with drumstep set from Kill The Noise, and PLM Party, the not to miss set of the weekend featuring Pretty Lights, Michal Menert, Paul Basic, Supervision, Eliot Lipp, and many more artists from the Pretty Lights Music record label. I personally cannot wait to see what all of these amazing producers co-create up on stage together; the possibilities are endless.
The Ballroom Stage will feature artists who make their craft through either their skills on an instrument or through the sounds of their voice. This stage will provide very different sounds than the others so be sure to make it over there if you are into artists who have their own specific individual sound. Eminence Ensemble will trance you into their one of a kind flow as they rift it on their instruments. Afroman will bring you back in time with his old school style and with jams like “Palmdale”, “When I Got High”, and other 90’s classics. Or be entertained with original electronic acts like Flash/Lights, Trippy Turtle, Twin Shadow, Chrome Sparks, or Rufus Du Sol. No matter who you catch at the Ballroom Stage, you will be sure to be entertained.
The Heat Hut will be where you want to go if you are looking to get down and dirty to some electro house and deep house. This tent will be bumping the beats that will keep your feet moving all weekend long. The highlighting artists whom are playing at the Heat Hut are: Bixel Boys, Option4 and JustinJay on Friday; Graff, J.Phlip, and MK on Saturday; and then Need & Necessity, Maxxi Soundsytem, and Andhim to close out the stage on Sunday. So be sure to groove in the Heat Hut if you’re wanting some non-stop electro house beats.
SnowBall will also feature live ice sculptures by trained artists, free water refill stations, a Vendor Village filled with tons of goodies from artisans, a Merchandise Booth to pick up SnowBall gear, food options from local restaurants to food trucks, drink options from sodas and juices to beers and cocktails, and also late night after parties to keep you going and entertained throughout the weekend. Check out the full lineup breakdown and daily schedules. Get your SnowBall tickets now because prices will go up! Advance 3-day GA and VIP tickets are still available for SnowBall here ; advance single day SnowBall tickets here.
Tantalize your ears with a taste of the music to come this year at SnowBall…
FreioMusic SnowBall 2014 Soundcloud Mix
Article and soundcloud mix created by:
David ‘Dino’ Durkin
Immerse Yourself – Arise Festival – Loveland, CO
ARISE FESTIVAL 2013
“The music is like the fire …. and we all gather around it to warm our souls”
~ Paul Bassis, Producer of ARISE ~
A new festival has emerged onto the Colorado scene this summer. Backdropped by the serene beauty of the Rocky Mountains, Arise Festival has set its sights on being the very essence of a festival – co-creation, music, art, yoga, and community. Sunrise Ranch, an hour north of Denver, will provide the magical space for festival goers to explore and re-connect with nature and one another. The atmosphere is looking to come together seamlessly, complete with Hemp Village, Kids Village, Organic Food and Beverage Village, and hey, my fellow beer lovers, a Craft Beer and Wine Village!
The festival will also feature a selection of independent films including – Bidder 70, Chasing Water, Arise, and The Bloom. If that doesn’t expand your mind enough – check out the healing space, Temple of the Heart, on site. It will encompass activities like yoga, kirtan, meditation, and a healers tent to completely rejuvinate you- mind, body, and soul.
THE BASICS
WHAT TO BRING: face paint, headlamp, re-fillable water bottle, warm clothes for the CO nights
Aside from the perks… the music lineup is stacking up quite nicely to create an incredibly diverse world sound to fill up those Colorado mountains.
So who is playing you ask?
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We are very excited to be apart of this melding of art and community. Not convinced yet? Check out the music below…
But just you wait… the complete lineup so far includes:
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It’s All About Being You At Sonic Bloom
Sonic Bloom is a festival created to help us realize our individual and group potential. It inspires us all to be aware that we all work together to co-create this reality. It is about realizing your full potential and striving to create whatever reality you choose to direct your intentions. I feel like the intentions of Sonic Bloom’s creators are to bring beautiful people together in a wonderful place filled with inspiring music. I feel they will easily succeed in this goal, especially because the festival is stacked with over 100 talented artists each expressing their own vibrations of life through music. I was blessed enough to be able to attend Sonic Bloom last year. It was my first time ever in Colorado and I fell in love with the area and the amazing people that attended the festival. I traveled for over 22 hours by car last year and never regretted a second. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a festival that is worth the trip and definitely should not be missed.
They just announced these additional artists: Samples, Omega, Miraja, Soulacybin, Mikey Thunder, Gken-E, The Digital Connection, Cloud-D, J.WAIL, Cualli, Late Night Radio, Mouseterious, Nunchuck, Kruza Kid, Verdarluz, White Robot, Subliminal, Lux Moderna, Damnesia-Vu, G.O.A., Buddha Bomb, Chemdawgz, Kyma Muse, Ginger Perry, and Namaslay.
If you would like more information on Sonic Bloom:
SONIC BLOOM FULL EVENT EXPERIENCE
SONIC BLOOM FACEBOOK
SONIC BLOOM TWITTER
And here is a playlist previewing the artists playing this year that should keep you entertained until Sonic Bloom 2013:
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He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister
He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister
KOLAR AND OLIVER NEWELL. *PHOTO COURTESY OF COURTNEY ELLIS.
A rocking band traveling the West-coast & Mid-west USA.
He’s my Brother She’s my Sister, aka HMBSMS, is a band with flare, touch, tap, and style. A unique approach to music and crowd participation. In fact they invited some of the wildest and bravest crowd members to sing with them on stage. HMBSMS has a very heavy tour schedule, and is constantly on the move. After seeing He is my brother she is my sister in Eugene, Oregon, I had to talk with them. The band members were kind enough to agree to a phone interview (click here). The night was clear, the flow of beer, and the music was here at Sam Bond’s Garage. The sibling vocal harmonies were noticeable in the incredibly cohesive sound despite the Rob having the flue, and sweating profusely during the entire show. The percussionist Lauren, standing on a kick drum tap-dancing, danced with enthusiasm and a purpose. Rachel’s beautiful vocals and occasional tambourine shakes kept the flare alive. With walking bass lines and sliding lap-steal guitar, the sound was keyed in. HMBSMS opened up the microphone up to other members of the audience, who gratefully grabbed the mic to scat and howl the night away. With a taste of Eugene, this band wanted a little more, entertaining an encore to the fans delight. To read more about the show & hear from three members of the band in an interview found only hear on FreioMusic
With an extremely heavy tour schedule, the band will likely be within a couple hours away (if you are in the USA) from your home town. Check out their tour schedule here:
To read the full interview with HMBSMS click here
For more info & music please visit:
hesmybrothershesmysister.bandcamp.com
HMBSMS-Interview-with-FreioMusic.pdf
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Surfing SoundWaves
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!
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WANDERLUST WEDNESDAY!
For those of you who missed the good word…Wednesdays are now all about the wanderlust community of Freio! Every Wednesday, I, Sober Raver, will be sharing the best in up-coming music events, concert reviews, and artists that every person should know about.
This Wednesday, it is all about the BLUEGRASS!
Stoked on the Eugene Yonder Mountain String Band concert tomorrow (Thursday, April, 19), this Wednesday I will relay to you two phenomenal up-and-coming artists on the bluegrass scene in the Oregon area.
FRUITION
I first saw this band at Sam Bond’s Garage in Eugene, Oregon. Let me tell you, this band knows how to bring the party. People threw their chairs and tables out of the way to be able to get their dance on with this band. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, their shows bring an incredible following of fans. Dipping into genres that include funk, reggae, rock, folk, and yes, bluegrass, this band brings hot and heavy variety to every stage they play on. Making sweet, sweet sounds with the upright bass, guitar, mandolin, and banjo, not to mention their harmonized voices, Fruition drives feet to dance and hearts to their fullest.
WATER TOWER BUCKET BOYS
I first met Water Tower Bucket Boys, well, when I was looking to rent a house in Eugene, and these fine fellows were hot pickin’ on their front porch. Since then, I have seen this band a number of times, all of which, I have been equally impressed. There rough country 3-part harmonies are perfectly fused with their down home folk music bringing an awesome energy to the stage. They take you back to the good ol days of American bluegrass. They have spent nearly five years touring, some of which has been internationally, and with four albums under their britches, these boys are definitely worth checking out…and dancing your ass off to.
You can catch these two bitchin’ bluegrass bands this FRIDAY, SATURDAY, or SUNDAY!
Frution + Water Tower 3 nights in a row
-The Doug Fir Lounge (PDX), Friday 4-20. Doors at 8:30pm $10 doors/advanced
-Sam Bonds Garage (Eugene, OR). Saturday 4-21. 9pm $5 cover
-Axe & Fiddle (Cottage Grove, OR). EARTH DAY Sunday 4-22 8pm $5 cover
AND FOR THOSE OF YOU GOING TO ANY OF THE YONDER SPRING TOUR…HOT DAMN! here you are…
Night Wave
Night Wave
Freio brings you some deep-south dub! Coming at you from Ft. Worth, Texas, here is Night Wave. In the hard-hitting world that is dubstep, Eric Sauber is a heavy weight favorite. As the production mastermind behind Night Wave, Eric Sauber is one of the heaviest, filthiest, dub-face-makin’ music producers to reach my ears. The haunting combination of incredibly crisp, samples into deep, dark lows is simply one of a kind. Take some time, let the beat soak into your skin. This is some dubstep that you simlpy cannot afford to miss. For booking or any other inquiries, hit Eric up at ericjsauber@gmail.com, and of course, become a fan by visiting the links at the bottom. Big ups to Night Wave, mad respect for the work you put into your music. Onward!
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DJ AMBISIE
California’s own; AMBISIE
AMBISIE is an emerging electro powerhouse from Diamond Bar, California. This producer drops heavy bass with smooth, unique samples that will make your blood pump! Described as “Awesome uplifting sounds with such an electro feeling that will touch the hearts of everyone and dance the night away!”, AMBISIE is sure to bring down the house in any party, rage, rave environment. Influenced by KLAAS, BodyBangers, Avicii, KASKADE, and many others, it is safe to say that AMBISIE is on track to spin with the best of them all. Keep your ears open for AMBISIE on the big stages in the near future, because with sound this bumpin, the top is the only destination!
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DJ AMBISIE ELECTRO CRAZINESSS!!! by AMBISIE
AMBISIE is in the studio working on his newest production! Look for his latest releases including a colab with Mr. Contrast to be released soon! For the latest information and jams from AMBISIE, follow the links below!
Amine Allali 16 year-old House DJ from Australia
Amine Allali from Canberra, Australia
This song is fresh off the turn tables, under 24hours young: Check it out!
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Technical Housing =Proper= by Amine Allali
Amine Allali is a rising DJ from Australia. Originally from Casablanca, Morocco, Allali is only 16 years old and already has a good ear for blending tracks. The next step is to create some original compositions and release them in high-quality format for others to remix. Amine classifies his music as: Electro / House / Trance. His description of his music is accurate, and his ear for rhythm is strong to say the least. Listen to this percussion here in (starting 30 seconds into) the intro~ (c
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Bhel Bhel (Original Mix) by Amine Allali
Allali’s style displays a breadth of house music knowledge.
In his own words he “Loves Fresh House Music”.
His attention to dynamics and high-pass drops followed by heavy bass on the downbeat are noticeable. Allali’s tracks have gradual, continuos and creative developments throughout the duration of the song. With nice repetitive drum and bass loops, this DJ knows the niche! Did we mention Amine Allali is only 16 years old! He started his musical carrer on the guitar at age 8.
“I love some good sounding beats around 128 bpm, with some quality classical instruments such as piano with some electronic sounds coming here and there, topped off with the combination of a large trashy electro baseline on the drop with a slight moderate amount of some clean vocals, male or female – no auto tune ;)” – Amine Allali
Here is a link to another track that was released 3 Days ago!
More Info about Amine Allali:
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/amine-allali
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allali2
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amine-Allali/151627701585000?ref=ts
http://www.mydjspace.com/Amine-Allali/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/footywar123?feature=mhee
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/amineallali
Twitter: @AlCoucous
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