Pasadena Master Chorale Rachmanioff concert March 23 and 24 in Altadena

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Pasadena Master Chorale presents Rachmaninoff’s great a cappella work,The All-Night VigilSaturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Altadena Community ChurchSunday, March 24 at 4 p.m. at Altadena Community Church943 East Altadena Drive, Altadena CA. 91001Tickets: $25 general admission, $20 senior, $15 student(FREE AT DOOR to PUSD students and their parents)For more information, visit www.pasadenamasterchorale.org or call 626.208.0009

Brad Colerick Wednesday music series in South Pasadena

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Brad Colerick's Wine & Song series lineup:
Wednesday, February 27, 7pm - Aaron & JaneWednesday, March 6, 7pm - Bob Rea & Stephen Styles w/ John Bunziland spc gst Jack CartyWednesday, March 13, 7pm - The Lovers (Mitch Grainger/Rosa Pullman)Wednesday, March 20, 7pm - Poppa's KitchenWednesday, March 27, 7pm - Loafer's Glory (Herb Pedersen/Bill Bryson/Tom Sauber/Pat Sauber)Wednesday, April 3, 7pm - Pismo Spanky
Firefly Bistro South Pasadenawww.eatatfirefly.com 

Country Digest releases online magazine

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Pure Country Digest is proud to announce the release of its brand new online magazine. Featuring exclusive news and interviews with the top Country artists of yesterday, today and tomorrow. This magazine is a must read for country music fans of all ages.  

Pure Country Digest gives it’s readers an inside look at not only the artists themselves but the Country Music industry and all the people behind the scenes that make helped make these artists dreams become a reality.  Music enthusiasts, musicians, and fans alike will have the opportunity to get in depth information about their favorite songs and artists along with exclusive interviews with the legends that paved the way. The magazine will also feature upcoming events in  Country Music such as concerts, album releases, and artist schedules. 

Pure Country Digest eliminates the need to purchase monthly magazines off news-stands and instead offers its readers an online option for free!  Readers will be able   to access information at anytime from anywhere, including their smart phone and other mobile devices. Readers simply visit the website and subscribe for free to have access to all that Pure Country Digest has to offer!

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Meeting DMB in Charlottesville

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A week after meeting Dave Matthews in Chicago, I packed my bags and jetted off to Charlottesville to help many other adoring fans welcome Dave Matthews Band home.

I was excited to see my DMB friends from all around the country one last time before the New Year. The night before the first of two concert days, we met at the legendary Miller’s Downtown bar for a night of drinks and music.

As expected, Miller’s was completely packed with fans who had come from all over to eat, drink and be merry at the place where DMB began. Not long after arriving, we realized that Rashawn Ross and Jeff Coffin were expected to show up to play for a bit — something I was not planning on missing! I stepped outside for some fresh air and, sure enough, there was Rashawn chatting with five other fans. I went over to him and struck up conversation. I was surprised how reserved and quiet he was. He laughed and told me I was quite loud for such a small person — the opposite of him. Rashawn said he is still not used to all the attention he gets, and he isn’t sure he ever will be.

“I’m a lot like [LeRoi Moore] in that sense,” he said. “I don’t like attention, and neither did he. I try to keep to myself most of the time.”

Our conversation carried on for a bit longer but was interrupted when more fans became aware of his presence. He excused himself and went inside to play a few songs. Jeff Coffin had also joined the band at Miller’s. It was quite fascinating to see how small of a stage Miller’s had, compared to what DMB performs on.

After a few songs, Rashawn left and went back outside to talk to fans. Jeff had also wandered into the crowd. I was pleasantly surprised how laid back he seemed and how easy it was to have a conversation with him. We talked about the tour, his side projects, his spectacular beard and Away From the World.

“I really love playing Snow Outside,” he said. “Gosh, I’m such a chick!”

My weekend escape to Charlottesville was already shaping into one of those trips I would remember for a lifetime.

The next two days were filled with so much love, excitement and entertainment. As the weekend progressed, I was reminded how special the DMB community really is. The bond that we all share truly is incredible.

Sunday, after two phenomenal shows, I wasn’t quite ready to say goodbye. My flight didn’t leave until 8 p.m., so a small group of us headed out to Dave Matthews’ Blenheim Vineyards for some wine tasting.

The drive to Blenheim was breathtaking. The rich history of Virginia spilled onto the roadsides, creating the illusion of traveling back in time as we curved in and around valleys, trees and forests. As the six of us tasted wine and enjoyed the final hours of each other’s company, I suddenly saw an all too familiar shadow making its way into the tasting tent: Dave!

He casually strolled into the tent full of fans and other guests and began chatting, drinking, signing autographs and taking photographs. Not long after, Jeff joined him. Our group was lucky enough to get a group photo with them both — the cherry on top of my special weekend in Charlottesville.

The experience served as the umpteenth reminder of why I love DMB so much. It’s not solely because of the music and lyrics. No, that is just the beginning. I am obsessed with the atmosphere of the shows, the waiting in line, the people you meet, the family you make and the love and respect you share with the band. I could not have asked for a better way to end my year with DMB.

Dave Matthews Band opening acts include Kool and the Gang, O.A.R.

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Kool and the Gang perform in Saint Paul, Minnesota on May 19, 2012.

The opening acts for some Dave Matthews Band 2013 summer tour dates are now available.

This year’s Dave Matthews Band opening acts vary widely, from Kool and the Gang and Mavis Staples to O.A.R. and Fitz and the Tantrums. Other openers include Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark, Jr., Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, The Head and the Heart, John Butler Trio, J.D. McPherson, moe. and SOJA. The full list of which opening acts are playing at which shows is available on DMB’s official site; there are still 14 with no announced opening act.

Most of this summer’s openers have toured with DMB before, but one exception is Kool and the Gang, the iconic funk band whose hits include “Celebration,” “Get Down On It” and “Ladies Night,” which was popularized by famed wedding singer Jimmie Moore:

DMB’s 45-date 2013 summer tour begins May 17 in The Woodlands, Texas and ends Sept. 8 in Mountain View, California. Tickets are now available for Warehouse members to request.

Photo (cc) by Joe Bielawa and republished here under a Creative Commons license. Some rights reserved.

Justin Hampton Soundgarden Los Angeles Poster Release Details

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Justin Hampton's first poster for the Soundgarden tour of the new album 'King Animal'. This design is based on the lyrics of the song 'Bones of Birds. A three color screen print on 100 lb acid free paper stock measuring 18"x 24". Each copy has his hand pulled emboss of my JH logo in the lower left hand corner. Signed and numbered in a limited edition of only 100 prints.

Transfiguration, an art print version of Justin's Soundgarden poster. A three color screen print on rainbow holographic foil paper stock measuring 18"x 24". Each copy has my hand pulled emboss of my JH logo in the lower left hand corner. Signed and numbered in a limited edition of only 30 prints

They both go on sale at NOON PST today at JustinHampton.com

World Premier Exclusive Further Denver Poster by David Welker

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Furthur kicks off their Colorado Winter Run of 4 shows on Thursday February 21 at the Ogden Theatre in Denver. After that they move to Broomfield for 3 shows.

David Welker is the man doing the poster for the first show and I'm happy to show it to you first exclusively.

The poster is a show edition of 250 for the Ogden Theatre show only and it will be on sale at the concert. David will have a small artists edition for sale soon as well. The poster a 6 color screen print measuring 14x24" inchesTweetPin It