“Dunno if you’ve heard this band ever. They are so damn awesome. There is a guy w/ an acoustic guitar, Rev. Peyton, his wife on the washboard, and his brother on drums. And thats it. So awesome, check em out, give em a blog. They are worthy cause I saw them play @ Summerfest in Milwaukee before a crowd full of Flogging Molly fans. All of these rocking Vans Warped Tour rockin and rollers were standing up and dancing their asses off by the show’s midpoint.”
-Josh Meyers
Actually, I have seen Reverend Payton’s Big Damn Band — it was at Summer Camp 2005. For anyone else that has seen these guys, what did you think? Are they the real deal or is it all shtick?
Photo © rougebopper
Gathering of the Vibes 2007
http://gatheringofthevibes.com
August 9-12, 2007
Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT
- Lineup:
- Bob Weir & Ratdog
- Los Lobos
- Buddy Guy
- Deep Banana Blackout
- Assembly of Dust
- Dirty Dozen Brass Band
- and many more tba
“We are thrilled to finally and formally announce that the next Gathering of the Vibes will take place at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT on August 9-12, 2007. As many of you know, this is familiar turf for us: two truly momentous Gatherings were held at the park in 1999 and 2000. Now, after five wonderful years as grateful guests of the Potter family and Indian Lookout Country Club, we look forward to this return to our roots.”
Hi there, folks…
It’s that time again where I solicit submissions from you, the readers. This blog is only as cool as the music I like or the shows that I see (that’ll be changing soon)…and I love reading about other music, too. I think you do, also…
See a kickass show last night? See Trey Anastasio freebase some cocaine? Have a great news and/or rumor tip? Send it my way and I’ll share it with the rest of the group.
One love. I love you, too.
–From the Editor
Summer Camp Music Festival 2007
http://www.summercampfestival.com/
http://www.myspace.com/summercampfestival
May 25-27, 2007
Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, IL
Lineup:
moe. (3 nights!)
Umphrey’s McGee (2 nights!)
Keller Williams (WMD’S)
Les Claypool
Medeski, Martin & Wood
Galactic
The Wailers
The Wood Brothers
New Monsoon
Oteil and the Peacemakers
Hot Buttered Rum
Toubab Krewe
Tea Leaf Green
Assembly of Dust
U-Melt
ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra)
Great American Taxi
Vince Herman
Groovatron
Brother’s Past
Family Groove Company
Pnuma Trio
Melissa Ferrick
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Cornmeal
Chicago Afrobeat Project
Public Property
56 Hope Road
Bump
The Station
More TBA!
(lineup updated 2/22)
Immediately following Summer Camp 2006, there was news that this festival was going to disappear following petitions to get this festival to move elsewhere. No more Chillicothe, they say. Too many friggin’ drug problems in too short of period of time…
Soon after that, we were pleased to see that they got their shit together and did what’s best for the locals — they decided to keep the festival at Three Sisters Park for years to come.
I’ve attended this festival personally two years in a row and I’ve had tremendous fun on both occasions. I’d suggest planning your Memorial Day weekend around this if you have the wherewithal. We’ll try to have updates right here on Live Music Blog, so check back for that and let us know if you’ll be going.
I’m not sure I do this enough, so I thought I’d send a hearty Merry Christmas to anyone and everyone that likes to call Live Music Blog part of their online experience. I’ve been in quite a bah humbug state lately and it’s hard to get away from that attitude to reflect on what the holidays really mean. One thing is clear, though — I’m lucky to be in a position to do what I love on a daily basis and I’m lucky to be able to be a part of a great, little niche online community.
I hope everyone’s holiday is as relaxing and enjoyable as it can be. Some updates will be coming over the break and I’m looking forward to a fantastic 2007!
Very sincerely,
Justin Ward // Editor
