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World’s Finest
The Domino Room-February 17th, 2017
Last Friday at the Domino Room in downtown Bend, Oregon, we were able to catch Leftover Salmon’s opener, World’s Finest. Featuring an electric banjo, saxophone, and vintage guitar, they had a rustic and organic vibe. Blending elements of ska, bluegrass and reggae, they were able to touch on several familiar sounds while adding their own character and a bit of a twist.
Juggling genres and different styles, it was obvious the group drew inspiration from assorted backgrounds. There were many moments of feel-good-bluegrass easily associated with Portland and The Pacific Northwest. Both upbeat and rock influenced it reminded me of groups like Fruition. Other times they would tone things down and switch over to reggae and ska. Some highlights included “Rub-a-dub” reggae and well timed breakdowns to group acapellas. With flexible musicianship, they were able to showcase a few covers as well. My favorite was their funky-bluegrass cover of “Pick Up the Pieces” by Average White Band. The nostalgia of the song, accompanied with their provocative saxophone, was a great way to close out the set.
Full of fun energy and a feel good vibe, World’s Finest had very personable crowd interaction and seemed to thoroughly enjoy their time on the stage.
Check out the links below for music and more on the World’s Finest!
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?
Freio Favorites:
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:
STAY TUNED FOR THE ARISE FESTIVAL CONTEST
FOR 2 FREE TICKETS!!
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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http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/hes-my-brother-shes-my-sister/
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Human Nature – LineUp & Ekim
Explore thy Environment
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)
Mr. RaW
This artist we’re about to profile is a motivated individual, who’s making the necessary moves to prosper in the world of Hip-Hop. A few years ago he packed up shop and moved to LA, where he could further his ambitions as a lyricist and get noticed. Let’s get to know this guy.
Stage Name: Mr.RaW
Birth Name: Taylor Batts
Age: 21
Hometown: Park Hill, Colorado
First instrument: Piano at age 8
Current instrument: Vocals
Genre/style: Hip-Hop
What artists have influenced your sound?
“Artists like 2pac, Rakim, Eminem, Nas, NWA, and Kanye had an impact on me. I don’t really sound like any of these artist but they motivate me to create an original sound just like they did.”
If you could describe your musical style in 3 words, what would you say?
“I wouldn’t need three words, just three letters R a W, it’s all in the name. My goal as an artist is to get better every single day, I’m privileged enough to breath. So I continue to push myself harder and harder to reach my full potential of becoming the RaWest to ever do it. To some it may seem like I am pretty far off, but if they can see where I started and where I am now they would know that goal isn’t to far fetched. My project Rebuild and Recover should help people get more familiar with my passion for music. I do what I do for my city, and I live by the motto that “Rest Is For Billionaires” (Rif.B).”
U heard it first HEAR @freioMusic
01 Insult to Injury [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
02 – Domino Theory ft Chele [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
03 Countin [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
04 Stack K’s [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
05 Presidential ft The Deaux Boyz [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
06 All I KnoW [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
07 Wishful Thinkin [Prod By Tony Unknown]
08 Step Back [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
09 Kevin Durant ft Hammer [Prod By Rick Jewelz]
11 Smokin Gun ft Rick Jewelz [Prod by Rick Jewelz]
12 STD [Prod By Kyle Token Merrill]
Here’s a link to download Rebuild and Recover.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz_L0WkWj6U%5D
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Social sites where Mr.RaW can be found:
Booking email: ATMMGMT415@gmail.com
Beatz and Peaces
BEATZ & PEACES: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Scotty Tichenor & Aaron Green are the minds behind the sound.
Influenced by: Pretty Lights, Lotus, and Zoogma.
In their own words: “Beatz & Peaces is a fusion between dub, dance, electronic jams and break beats. Influenced by many different bands and styles we bring a very technical, new and unique sound to the table. Breaking the barriers were music has to have specific genres..”
Bits and Nibbles of samples, synths, and lyrics. With a busy array of electronic and sound, Beatz & Peaces twists audio at will to create a unique playful sound. Despite the electronic feel they are musicians, playing the Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboard, as well as Vocals. They also prove that a laptop is an instrument that can be mastered.
Two Song Descriptions/ Reactions: (leave your reactions and comment below!)
Northern Lights, has an acoustic guitar intro riff that sets the tone for the rest of the song. It is a great tallent to be able to combine acoustic instrumentation to the digital spectrum of sound.
Lost in Translation: With an eerie sounds, synths, loops, bells, bass, vocals is a airy blend of vibration. To me it is a cloudy idea presented with clarity. LFOs wobble the speaker’s face (and surly your own), while “_*^&^%_, _*^&^%__, Bang” brings you back to reality. With sounds that resemble 90’s Nintendo 64 game sounds (james-bond or perfect dark), it has a unique feel, flow and development.
U heard it first HEAR @freioMusic
You can learn more about this band *see Below links ☺
Young Hamm Remix Champion
How to be a Hip Hop Hit!
Gucci Gucci ft Yung Hamm-Mr RaW-Still RaW
Young Hamm = Hip-HoP Hit from the West!
Young Hamm, with some help from Mr. RaW, laid it down smooth with some weezy inspired vocals, sick verses, slick choruses and a swag to match. Their approach, leave the instrumental as is, and follow the structure of the original song. Every chorus is slightly different, which shows an attention to detail, and development throughout the song. The lyrics are energized, driven, and of course creative.
“Lyrically a new drug like crack and Novocain. When I drop you know I came a meateater, but steezer, a beat eater. I merk the track, I guess for me its easier” -Mr. RaW. “Crush’n on Kreayshawn!” -Young Hamm
From a mixing/mastering standpoint, the vocals were nicely placed in the front of the mix with a subtle but helpful reverb + echo. How to be a Hip Hop Hit! To all the musically inspired youth readers out there, take note~ Listen to Young Hamm’s new album. My favorite track: #8 Feel Me
Discover A Rising Artist! Listen to Young Hamm’s new album: Rope-A-Dope
Rope-A-Dope – A term popularized by Muhammad Ali who would let the opponent think they’ve won, and then unexpectedly lash out for the win. Rope-A-Dope.
U heard it first HEAR @freioMusic
Rope-A-Dope by HAMMER AND CHAMPION
Download the Rope-A-Dope album and visit the website for more on Young Hamm & Champion
Young Hamm, a twenty-one year-old with a hold on his dreams and his eyes on the
Billboard charts. Colorado, not known for rap, will be happy to have Young Hamm on the frontline. The Rope-A-Dope album has left CO fans wanting more. Hammer’s ever evolving stash of lyrical goodness doesn’t just sound good to the ears, but gets a message across, forcing listeners to think deeper. Young Hamm speaks for his generation and knows what people want to hear, REAL music. Rap with a purpose.
Collaborations include:
Champion, Mr.RaW, The Offense, K.O., & Rawdy
More Info + Links:
Check out the Facebook Fan Page
Website
Facebook
Twitter: Follow @GoingHamm
SoundcloudContact Hammer at young.hammer@gmail.com
Young Hamm, previously on Freio Music: 1, 2, 3, 4
A Special thanks to Will S, for helping organize, promote, and successfully launch this remix contest! Thanks buddy~
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