by Preston Heffley | Apr 29, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles
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Coast to Coast Dates Plus Festivals: Umphrey McGee’s Must-See Summer 2022 Tour
By: Aryonna Richard
From Bridgeport, CT, to Los Angeles, California, and multiple states in between, Umphrey’s McGee, the jam band from South Bend, Indiana, kicks off their Summer 2022 Tour on April 28th in Atlanta, Georgia. The group that started in 1997 seamlessly blends complex music styles. They’re known for progressive rock mixing metal, jazz, funk, blues, folk, and electronic with their irreverent stage antics. The tour runs until early fall, with the last stop being on October 2nd in Birmingham, AL.
Who’s ready for live music to be BACK in full swing?
If you’re local to Colorado, you’ll have multiple opportunities to see them, with their first performance in Dillon, Colorado, at Dillon Amphitheater on June 16th! Of course, they will hit Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre for two days on June 17th and 18th. If the mountains call you, they’ll play their last set in Colorado in Vail at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – four local nights of Umphrey’s; what more could we ask for this summer?!
With many festivals on their tour circuit, like Summer Camp Music Festival, Levitate Music & Arts Festival, and The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival, you’ll have the opportunity to see Umphrey’s in a variety of settings across the country!
If you’ve never experienced an Umphrey’s McGee set before, make this THE summer to cross a LIVE experience off your bucket list! The group features Brendan Bayliss, the founder/lead guitarist/primary vocalist, and Ryan Stasik, co-founder and bassist. While attending the University of Notre Dame, they formed the band with Jake Cinninger on guitar/vocals, Joel Cummins on keyboard/ piano/ vocals, Andy Farag on percussion, and Kris Myers on drums/vocals.
Tickets are selling FAST, with some dates already SOLD OUT; don’t wait to snag yours at a venue near you or if you’re planning on traveling to see an epic Umphrey McGee’s concert! Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account for more details about their Summer 2022 Tour. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
by Preston Heffley | Apr 22, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles
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The Inaugural Color Field Festival Hits Colorado in June
By: Aryonna Richard
Who’s ready for a new festival experience to hit Denver on June 24th, 25th, and 26th? Color Field takes over Levitt Pavilion for three days during an event presented by Live Nation Colorado!
Headlining the main stage Friday night is Shpongle (Simon Posford Live). He’s an electronic musician known for taking his audience down the rabbit hole into a psychedelic trance that’s not like anything you’ve experienced before during a live production! By combining world music and vocals with synthesizers, you’ll feel immersed in an experience with visuals beyond your wildest dreams!
Adding to the mainstage lineup Friday night, you don’t want to miss Emancipator. While in college, the DJ and producer based in Portland, Oregon, self-released his debut album, Soon It Will Be Cold Enough. He’s known for bringing a blend of trip-hop and downtempo electronic music that leaves audiences feeling a chill vibe. Completing the main stage lineup is El Ten Seven, Sub-ID, or Yak Attack.
Tycho, the producer, composer, songwriter, and musician, will be headlining the main stage on Saturday. He’s known for masterfully blending downtempo guitar, analog synthesis, and ambient elements. His fourth studio album, Epoch, received a Best Dance/Electronic Album nomination at the 2017 Grammy Awards. Tycho received a second Grammy nomination for his fifth studio album, Weather, in 2020. Don’t miss your chance to see his one-stop in Colorado this summer!
Also on Saturday, don’t miss Washed Out, the American songwriter, singer, and record producer associated with the chillwave genre blends synthetic pop with dance music. Poolside, Men I Trust, and Brijean complete the mainstage lineup for that night!
Opiuo, the Australian-based, New Zealand-born electronic artist, will close a weekend of diverse talent when he takes the stage to share his colorful mix of glitch, bass, and FUNK! What began as a solo DJ set has evolved into a complete live touring band. Opiuo has topped many international charts and remixed tracks from artists like Infected Mushrooms and Kaya Project.
Flamingosis splices wild funk and old-school soul to create an electronic sound that resonates and elevates his audience. He’s carved out a unique spot in the industry and collaborated on-stage and in the studio with artists like Big Gigantic, Griz, and Madeon. RJD2, Option 4, and Dot finalize the mainstage lineup for Sunday.
Color Field will feature a second stage, with artist announcements coming shortly. Tickets are on sale! Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter feed, where we will be dropping more information about Colorfield as we move closer to the festival! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
by Preston Heffley | Apr 20, 2022 | ALL Festivals
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by Preston Heffley | Apr 19, 2022 | ALL Festivals, Current Festivals
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival
SAVE THE DATE: September 30th & October 1st
A 2-day, 2-stage weekend with progressive bluegrass bands, conservation and environmental awareness with local flavor (food, beer/wine, vendors, family/water activities).
Tickets Information and Artist Announcements coming in May!
Sandy Point State Park
1100 E College Pkwy
Annapolis, MD 21409
Festival Mission:
Our core mission is to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay through education, awareness and donations generated by a wonderful weekend of music and community.
Part of all proceeds from ticket, food, beverage and merchandise sales will go to Maryland-based non-profit organizations that work tirelessly to protect the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. So, just by having fun, you’re helping the Bay.
As we like to say: “Every Jam Saves the Bay!”
Our secondary mission is increasing mental health awareness in our communities and connecting the public with important mental health and wellness resources. We believe “Every Jam Helps a Mind”
About the Festival:
Get ready for a very special, beach-front music festival with a mission to protect the Chesapeake Bay through education, awareness and donations to non-profit, conservation organizations.
You’ll enjoy your favorite modern bluegrass bands on two stages and an interactive workshop pavilion.
Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival features delicious, local-sourced food, including fresh oysters, regional microbrews and wines, a ‘hopping’ beer garden, paddle boarding, yoga classes, beach and yard games, kid’s activities, local craft vendors, a superexcellent VIP experience and much more.
Stay Tuned! Tickets Information and Artist Announcements coming in May!
http://annapolisbaygrassfestival.com
by Preston Heffley | Apr 6, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles
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The Inaugural Festival – Daze Between New Orleans Takes Over the City May 3rd & 4th
By: Aryonna Richard
The Daze Between is more than a metaphor for the days leading up to New Orleans Jazz Fest Weekend; it’s a NEW festival happening Tuesday, May 3rd, and Wednesday, May 4th in New Orleans, Louisiana. Who’s ready for 2-Nights of String Cheese Incident with guests Snarky Puppy, Lettuce, Rebirth Brass Band, Eric Krasno & Friends, Nicholas Payton, The Iceman Special, Erica Falls, Honey Island Swamp Band, and MORE during Daze Between New Orleans 2022?!
Blackspy Marketing is proud to support the 2-day inaugural event at Faubourg Brewery in New Orleans, a city like no other! Who’s ready to see some of the most talented artists in the Big Easy and BEYOND?! Whether it’s funk, folk, jam, or jazz, you’ll find it ALL on the lineup and MORE. Lose yourself in the collective energy and soulful serenades only found in the Crescent City.
Enjoy everything Faubourg, founded as Dixie Brewing in 1907, offers, it’s the oldest operating brewery in the city and has an interesting history! The original location was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, but resilience proved to be successful. The brewery was purchased by New Orleans Pelicans and Saints owners Tom and Gayle Benson who revived the brand with their mission to bring jobs back to the local economy! With a diverse beer selection and delicious Louisiana cuisine you’ll LOVE the Top Craft Brewery in 2022 as voted by the readers of both Where Y’at magazine and New Orleans Magazine.
The festival will also feature the Artist Village housing a variety of local vendors and artisans one being Frenchy who will live paint during the event, and host a gallery of his work on-site. In case you aren’t familiar with his work, Frenchy’s been a part of the New Orleans community since the 1990’s, and is the official team artist of the New Orleans Hornets and Saints!
Proceeds from the event will benefit Rex Foundation, founded by the Grateful Dead in 1984. This organization writes grants to nonprofit organizations doing great work in the education, arts, sciences, environment, indigenous culture, and social justice fields. All funds raised during Daze Between New Orleans will benefit local non-profit organizations!
Single and two-day passes are available NOW along with a variety of VIP options and travel packages. Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account for more details as we move closer to the festival![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
