Touring in support of their new album Intercepted Message, an album that was a bit of a throw back to earlier sounds, and heavy on the synthesizer; the album is what you’d get if you threw John Dwyer and Devo in a blender. Osees have a monster sized catalog to choose from, and they tend to represent the band’s many sounds and eras throughout the show.
John Dwyer and his Osees have gone through many line-up changes and different sounds. The current iteration has a two drummer setup, Dan Rincon and Paul Quattrone are completely locked in and give the show a driving, chugging force. Tim Hellman does a fantastic job holding down the bass and Tomas Dolas adds some color on the keyboards. John Dwyer is the main attraction though, he twists and gyrates and contorts his body to seemly push out the music.
Do not miss a chance to see these guys when they come to your town, but make sure to bring some earplugs.
Upcoming The Osees Shows
9/28 – GONERFEST 9/30 – Hotel Vegas in Austin, TX 10/01 – Hotel Vegas in Austin, TX 10/3 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister Bar
Riot Fest has announced its 2023 line-up for the three-day festival. Beginning in 2005, Riot Fest has been regarded as one of the best festivals in the nation, featuring music from a wide variety of rock bands. The featured headliners include: Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, and Queens of the Stone Age.
Other notable bands featured are Turnstile, The Mars Volta, Mr. Bungle, Tegan and Sara, 100 Gecs, The Gaslight Anthem, Death Grips, AFI, and many more. Riot Fest will span across Friday, Sept. 15, Saturday, Sept. 16, and Sunday, Sept. 17. As in previous years, the festival will take place in Chicago’s Douglass Park.
Originally founded in 2005, Riot Fest is an independent music festival that incorporates the best of punk, rock ‘n’ roll, hip hop, metal, alternative, and just about everything in between. It was named #1 Music Festival by USA Today twice, and was voted Best Music Festival through a poll for Chicago Reader in 2021.
Riot Fest is known for its music features and its reunions, such as that of iconic bands like Naked Raygun, the Replacements, The Original Misfits, and Jawbreaker. This year will feature the return of carnival rides, freak shows, panel discussions, and even a wedding chapel. In addition, Logan Arcade, a local venue, will be having free vintage arcade games, hosted by Riot Pop!!, Riot Fest’s own brand of nonalcoholic and alcoholic seltzer.
The festival is easily accessible with Chicago bus and train lines, and is surrounded by diverse neighborhoods with many drink and food locals. Within the festival itself is a variety of food vendors, including vegan and vegetarian options.
Tickets are available on Riot Fest’s website through the Tixr service. Only three-day passes are currently available, though single-day tickets will be available at a later date. The three-day tickets have a mix of options, such as General Admission, VIP Passes, Deluxe Passes, and Deluxe+ Passes.
The Flaming Lips delivered an unforgettable performance at the Agora Theatre in Cleveland on June 11. With two mesmerizing sets, they took the audience on a journey filled with nostalgia, energy, and musical brilliance. Wayne Coyne serves as the bands psychedelic ringmaster, constantly pulling things out of his bag of tricks or egging the crowd on to be as silly and to have as much fun as possible. The Flaming Lips treat every concert like it’s the last one on Earth, because you never know, it could be.
In their first set of the night, The Flaming Lips paid homage to their iconic album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots by performing it in its entirety. The crowd was immersed in a sonic adventure, as the band flawlessly captured the essence of the album’s whimsical melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. Accompanied by mesmerizing visuals, their performance breathed new life into the beloved tracks, evoking a wave of both nostalgia and renewed appreciation.
As the night drew to a close, The Flaming Lips left the stage, but their impact lingered in the hearts and minds of everyone present. Their two-set performance was a testament to their artistic vision, their ability to captivate and transcend boundaries, and their unwavering commitment to creating a transformative live experience. The Flaming Lips once again solidified their status as masters of their craft, leaving the audience with an insatiable craving for more of their musical magic.
Set 1: Fight Test, One More Robot/Sympathy 3000-21, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 2, In the Morning of the Magicians, Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell, Are You a Hypnotist??, It’s Summertime, Do You Realize??, All We Have Is Now, Approaching Pavonis Mons by Balloon (Utopia Planitia)
Set 2: Sagittarius Silver Announcement, She Don’t Use Jelly, Mother I’ve Taken LSD, How??, Always There, In Our Hearts, Feeling Yourself Disintegrate, Assassins of Youth, Will You Return / When You Come Down, Borderline(Madonna), Pompeii Am Götterdämmerung
Encore: My Cosmic Autumn Rebellion, A Spoonful Weighs a Ton, Race for the Prize
Straight out of a pair of shows at Mulcahey’s on Long Island, the Disco Biscuits have their sights set on Fall Tour, with shows in Texas and the Midwest culminating with a five-show run in the Northeast. Over October 27+28, they’ll be celebrating Halloween weekend at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester.
Joining Disco Biscuits this fall will be TAUK Moore (featuring Kanika Moore of Doom Flamingo) and SunSquabi on select dates.
Tickets are available via an Artist Pre-Sale on Wednesday, June 21 at 10am Local time, Venue Pre-Sale(s) on Thursday, June 22 at 10am Local time, and a general On-Sale on Friday, June 23 at 10am Local time.
VIP Packages are available, and will include early entry to each venue + early access to merch, pre-show soundcheck, a group photo with the band, limited edition show poster, and a commemorative laminate & lanyard.
Disco Biscuits Summer and Fall Tour Dates July 6 – Rexford, MT – Abayance Bay July 7 – Livingston, MT – Pine Creek Lodge July 8 – Livingston, MT – Pine Creek Lodge July 9 – Livingston, MT – Pine Creek Lodge July 11 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House July 12 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory July 13 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox July 14 – Bend, OR – Midtown Ballroom July 15 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater July 18 – Blue Lake, CA – Blue Lake Casino July 19 – Stateline, NV – Harrah’s South Lake Tahoe July 20 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore July 21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre July 22 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up Tavern [SOLD OUT] August 10 – East Hampton, NY – The Clubhouse August 10-12 – East Durham, NY – Catskill Mountain Jubilee August 13 – Dewey Beach, DE – Bottle and Cork September 15 – Austin, TX – Far Out Lounge and Stage * w/ TAUK Moore (TAUK ft. Kanika Moore) September 16 – Austin, TX – Far Out Lounge and Stage ^w/ Sunsquabi September 20 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue September 21 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre ^w/ Sunsquabi September 22 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater September 23 – Indianapolis, IN – The Vogue Theatre September 24 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall October 24 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground October 25 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall October 26 – Portland, ME – State Theatre October 27 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre October 28 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre
The final Dead & Company tour, stopping in Saratoga Springs on June 17-18 and Citi Field June 21-22. will include a traveling charity auction featuring ten one-of-a-kind D’Angelico guitars designed by contemporary rock music artist AJ Masthay.
Each guitar features designs using images from Masthay’s Dead & Company poster art, creating an anthology of his work with the band, dating back to 2016.
The auction is part of the “Participation Row” activism village organized by HeadCount, a non-profit organization that promotes voter registration and civic participation, along with REVERB, which promotes environmental responsibility. Since 2015, Participation Row has raised more than $2.8 million dollars for nearly two dozen “Dead Family” charities through auctions and activity at over 180 concerts. Participation Row’s impact also includes over 25,000 fans registering to vote or signing up for election alerts, and over 100,000 single use water bottles being eliminated.
Masthay has this to say about his collaboration with HeadCount:
I’m a firm believer that if our democracy is going to function as intended, we all as citizens have an obligation to be informed and participate in said democracy, that’s why I am and will continue to be a supporter of HeadCount and their mission. My relationship with HeadCount started over a decade ago and out of our partnership has come some of the most cherished pieces in my portfolio.
Masthay is most well known for his unique style of reduction block printing in the concert art arena. His blend of traditional techniques and love of live music has made him one of the most prominent figures in the rock art industry. Masthay established his own letterpress studio in 2001 and is currently based out of Hartford, CT. He has also done work for Black Sabbath, Foo Fighters, South Park, Queens of the Stone Age, Umphrey’s McGee, Widespread Panic, and many more.
The prog/jam sounds of Baked Shrimp will be found across the Midwest, South and Northeast this summer, with six July shows lined up across New York State. The Long Island power trio will perform in Alexandria Bay, Rochester, Cortland, Patchogue, Manhattan and Schtagatoke, including festival appearances and a Phish pre-show.
Baked Shrimp’s Summer Tour runs for 40+ shows and pushes the workhorse trio to west of the Mississippi for the first time in their six-year career. The band will perform at major festivals including Peach Music Festival, Summer Camp Music Festival, Strange Creek Camp Out, Northlands Live, and more. An additional round of dates will be announced in June.
Bruce Springsteen performed a tour de force at the Rocket Mortgage Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, April 5th. Being just down Interstate 90 from Buffalo, many fans that couldn’t attend the sold out Buffalo show took the road trip three hours west to Cleveland.
Springsteen set the tone for the evening with a powerful performance of “No Surrender.” The Boss and his E Street Band set the tone for the evening with a passionate rendition that left the audience eagerly anticipating what was to come. What followed was a show that showcased Springsteen’s immense talent and musical prowess, and left the crowd spellbound.
Bruce Springsteen’s connection to his audience was palpable from the first note, as he masterfully worked the stage and engaged with the crowd throughout the night. The setlist was a perfect blend of old and new, with some surprises thrown in for good measure. Springsteen and his band delivered a night of music that had the audience on their feet, dancing and singing along to every word.
The band’s musicianship was exceptional, with each member delivering an outstanding performance. Bruce Springsteen’s voice was as powerful as ever, and his emotive guitar work filled the arena with sound. He seamlessly moved from one song to the next, delivering hit after hit. Some including “Ghosts,” “Prove It All Night,” “The Promised Land,” “Backstreets,” and “Badlands.”
One of the standout moments of the night was an emotionally charged performance of “Last Man Standing,” which Springsteen wrote for a close friend who had passed away. The song was a moving tribute that left the crowd in reflective silence. Springsteen’s musical prowess was further highlighted in “Last Man Standing” as he delivered a poignant and memorable performance.
The encore was a fitting end to a night that will be remembered by all who attended. Springsteen and his band delivered a medley of hits, including “Rosalita (Come Out Tonight),” “Dancing in the Dark,” and “Thunder Road.” The crowd sang and danced along, showing their appreciation for a performance that will be talked about for years to come.
Bruce Springsteen’s performance at the Rocket Mortgage Arena in Cleveland was nothing short of exceptional. Springsteen proved that he is still one of the greatest musicians of our time, with a performance that was both powerful and passionate. The Boss and his E Street Band left the crowd wanting more, and provided a night of music that will be remembered for years to come. Bruce Springsteen has proven he still has it at 73 years young.
