The Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival is coming back to Tennessee for 2010. The four-day bash will run from June 10-13 in Manchester, TN. Tickets for the festival go on sale November 27.The Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival is coming back to Tennessee for 2010. The... more
The ability to locate records of knowledge dating back thousands of years has increased with the growth of the internet. Hidden among billions of internet searches is a growing movement to bring what is commonly known as sacred geometry back into mainstream consciousness.
The yin/yang, Star of David, and flower of life symbols are three of the most recognized symbols in the world, but few know of their connection to the bridge between the studies of science and religion around the world. There are dozens of user uploaded videos and articles regarding the ancient history of the relation between geometry, science, religion, and their correlation with the unfolding events we are currently experiencing in this modern age so heavily influenced by the use of technology as the basis for communication, food production, and healthcare.
As the fields of genetics and quantum physics grows in complexity, links have been rediscovered between the building blocks of the smallest particles of matter and what has long been percieved to be the building blocks of nature: sacred geometry. (Scroll down to view examples)The ability to locate records of knowledge dating back thousands of years has... more
BETHEL - Woodstock veteran Rich Walka of Bayville ushered his 5-year-old son to the monument commemorating the 1969 Woodstock music festival and tried - in vain - to explain why the event was so special.
"You know what brought us up here?" asked Walka, 58, who was making his third visit to Max Yasgur's former farm since attending the original gathering 40 years ago. "Peace and music. There was a good vibe."
Richie Jr., who said he liked rock music, was more interested in filling a discarded soda bottle with blades of grass he plucked from the ground.
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Woodstock will NEVER be recreated as it was in '69. Most have been disastrous and luckily, this one was not victim to violence and other incidences.
Woodstock is a Living Thing
a press release sent to various media from Melanie who was a performer there.
WOODSTOCK IS A LIVING THING
Woodstock, the culmination of a notion~ people coexisting in harmony, consideration with music art and beauty interwoven into every day life. All the makings of Peace and Love, and not just ‘as’ catch phrase or a kitch emblem on a tie dye t-shirt
Somehow Woodstock seemed to beckon as an embodiment of the Aquarian ideals.
And now we have physicists and all sorts of right brainers giving credence to one of my favorites:
The power of our thoughts to change this planet once and for all.
Woodstock is a living thing.
It is now, and yet an event that was. And because it materialized in 500 thousand people gathering (making a pilgrimage is more accurate) some who needed it had proof.
Media takes and reality sometimes differ. Over the years I’ve seen the media slants go from serious wonder to making cynical jokes ridiculous …sex drugs, rock n roll, even the name ‘hippie’. Someone given a name sets them apart as being different, than say…you! It’s divisive.Woodstock somehow got people together before they got meddled with. It was immaculate in its chaos and forever gave me the reality of mankind’s connectedness. Now, we’d better all know this. At this point it would be wise for everyone to know this:
we are connected.
I’m not sure performers are the ones to ask about Woodstock. We weren’t in it! I wanted to be, I was there, and not there!
So my personal subjective recall has very little to do with what it really was. I would like to tell you I was rolling around in the mud getting naked, but mostly I watched and sensed. I observed a situation that reminded me of some distant yet existing ideal.~It was right. The walls were coming down and I was witness, about to go through an ordeal that I instinctively felt was life or death. I lived.
Even though, and I quote my own song, “I tried to Die Young”.
Woodstock and the Mything years. My life, My life, the story of my life…
Over the period of 40 years since, I’ve met more people who didn’t go to Woodstock than ones who did. I’ve met loads who say they were there, but they really just saw the movie or confused Gooselake Michigan, one of the many following festivals, with Woodstock. Details~the older I get, the surer I am, that a true account of anything cannot be found, with or without footage. Because if all the people who say they were ‘there’, those 4 million or so would just be getting home right about now.
And this is why we seek the truth because it is not readily available as when a celebrity dies they are so not available, that’s when everyone seeks to find them. And the mythisizing begins.
My life My life, the story of my life is much too long and complicated and most of it… untrue.-Love Melanie (signature)
Melanies website: www.melaniesmusic.comBETHEL - Woodstock veteran Rich Walka of Bayville ushered his 5-year-old son to the... more
It's the 40th anniversary of Woodstock this weekend, but have American festivals become so overrun with daytrippers and corporate sponsors that it's now impossible recreate a generational moment?
I know there are a lot of devoted festival-goers on Current.com -- and that it can be a great way to see old friends, meet new folks and pack a lot of great music into a few short days.
What do festivals mean to you? Is there any way Woodstock was actually as amazing as it's been made out to be 40 years later? Do you take any of the good vibes and life lessons you might find out in the desert or crammed into a tent with other music-lovers back to your regular life?
I want to know what you think -- leave a comment or webcam below and we'll feature the best on Current Music.It's the 40th anniversary of Woodstock this weekend, but have American festivals... more
This piece in the Guardian argues that the ideals celebrated -- or at least given lip service -- by those celebrating the 40th anniversary of Woodstock are all but dead in American music today.
"No stateside music festival since has come close to carrying Woodstock's culturally significant weight. Whereas then it was loving your fellow man and uniting in a shared dream of a greater good, getting naked and slashing brain cells in half, this sense of "togetherness" doesn't exist today at events like the Virgin Festival, Bonnaroo or Coachella. Festivals now are characterised by corporate sponsorships and a marked absence of camaraderie among patrons....
"But where's the rebellion, the spur-of-the-moment, hitch-a-ride attitude that concert-goers had back in the 60s? Is the musically informed generation of today too precious to care about a revolt? Or maybe that hippie, anti-corporate vibe wouldn't hold up at the Vans-sponsored Warped Tour or William Morris-partnered Lollapalooza."This piece in the Guardian argues that the ideals celebrated -- or at least given lip... more
Everest, the Low Anthem, Alberta Cross, AA Bondy, and Dear and the Headlights.
From SPIN Magazine. Sadly, we weren't allowed to build an actual fire at our Bonnaroo campsite, but we still kept a "Kumbayah" spirit afloat by inviting some of our favorite up-and-coming bands to visit our RV compound and play tunes for a few special guests -- including YOU, our beloved reader!
Check out video below of five fabulous, stripped down performances, recorded backstage at Bonnaroo: 1) mellow Americana enthusiasts Everest, 2) The Low Anthem, who hauled in a vintage pump organ for their mini-set, 3) gritty classic rockers Alberta Cross 4) old-time troubadour AA Bondy, 5) moody songsmiths Dear and the Headlights.Everest, the Low Anthem, Alberta Cross, AA Bondy, and Dear and the Headlights.
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"Trey Anastasio and crew do a signature jam sesh. What would Bonnaroo be if there wasn’t a jam band hanging around? That said, these guys are certainly skilled musicians."
—JB (JD Bray, Current Music Intern) Hey, that's me!
-From Peter's blog post of Bonnaroo's greatest clips. http://blogs.current.com/music/"Trey Anastasio and crew do a signature jam sesh. What would Bonnaroo be if there... more
There is only one word to describe Janelle Monae’s Thursday set: electric. Janelle wowed the audience, bringing unparalleled energy to the stage. —RS (Reiana Simmons, Current Music Intern)
-From Peter's blog post of Bonnaroo's greatest clips. http://blogs.current.com/music/There is only one word to describe Janelle Monae’s Thursday set: electric. Janelle... more
"The Up-and-coming festival favorite Santigold kept the crowd rocking during her Friday performance. Santigold’s performances of Hold the line and You’ll Find a Way seen in the video prove why she was a highlight of the festival." —RS (Reiana Simmons, Current Music Intern)
-From Peter's blog post of Bonnaroo's greatest clips. http://blogs.current.com/music/"The Up-and-coming festival favorite Santigold kept the crowd rocking during her... more
See? These guys got a nice set up. Sure, you may not be able to see Trent rock out through the blinding flashes, but at least the lights are coordinated with the beat so you can fall into a fit of epilepsy at precisely the right time. Pretty spectacular nonetheless.
—JB (JD Bray, Current Music Intern) Hey, that's me!
-From Peter's blog post of Bonnaroo's greatest clips. http://blogs.current.com/music/See? These guys got a nice set up. Sure, you may not be able to see Trent rock out... more
"Maybe through all of the camera shaking you can see the fireworks? Animal Collective lay down their experimental weirdness, but perhaps a night performance would do the band better justice. At least there’d be a light show."
—JB (JD Bray, Current Music Intern) Hey, that's me!
-From Peter's blog post of Bonnaroo's greatest clips. http://blogs.current.com/music/"Maybe through all of the camera shaking you can see the fireworks? Animal Collective... more
"Erykah Badu delivered a memorable show and kept heads bopping as always. She rocked the mic and spit a verse of the NWA classic “Gangsta Gangsta” during her performance of “Love of My Life.” —RS (Reiana Simmons, Current Music Intern)
-From Peter's blog post of Bonnaroo's greatest clips. http://blogs.current.com/music/"Erykah Badu delivered a memorable show and kept heads bopping as always. She rocked... more
Their new album coming out in September, Hot Sauce Committee, features guest artist Nas. I wasn't there but word on the street is that Nas came out during the Beastie Boy's performance at Bonnaroo and everyone freaked out.
Santigold also has a debut on their new album. This is different for the rap trio since they haven't had any artist collaboration since Q- Tip on their 1994 song " Get it Together."
You can find some of these new tracks on the re-release of the album Check Your Head.Their new album coming out in September, Hot Sauce Committee, features guest artist... more
So you're bummed out that you didn't make it to this year's Bonnaroo and missed out on some peanut butter cups. Sit back, blaze one up and enjoy the virtual concert form the comfort of your own home with these live performance clips from some of the artists and bands playing on the final Sunday of Bonnaroo 2009.
Don't forget to save a little for when Phish hits the stage to close out the show.
Time for a little wake and bake with A.A. Bondy who kicks things off at noon from the Other Tent.So you're bummed out that you didn't make it to this year's Bonnaroo and missed out on... more
Zee Avi- The Malaysian singer/songwriter gained recognition for her videos posted on Youtube. She quickly grabbed the attention of Raconteurs’ drummer, Patrick Keeler. She eventually was signed onto Jack Johnson's label, Brushfire Records. Her song, “No Christmas for Me” was featured on their holiday charity album.
She recently performed for Blender.com singing her song, "Honey Bear". She describes the song as a"romance between two nonconformists who are different from the rest of the hive, and are trying to avoid the pressure to be like everybody else.” CHECK IT. http://www.blender.com/video/#79193
She has performed at this year's SXSW and will perform at Bonnaroo and Outside Lands Festival.
Her single, "Bitter Heart" is now available on iTunes. Her debut album will be released May 19th.
After performing at Coachella, the YYYs are back touring around N. America and Europe. They will be performing at Bonnaroo, Sasquatch, and All Points West, and will continue to tour throughout summer.
dates:
04-29 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso
04-30 Paris, France - Bataclan
05-02 Hasselt, Belgium - Polsslag Festival
05-03 Cologne, Germany - Live Music Hall
05-04 Milan, Italy - Magazzini Generale
05-06 Berlin, Germany - Columbiahalle
05-08 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser Medis
05-10 Tel Aviv, Israel - Ramat Gan Football Stadium
05-23 Quincy, WA - Sasquatch Festival
05-26 Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
05-27 Detroit, MI - Clutch Cargos
05-28 Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
05-30 Minneapolis, MN - First Ave.
05-31 Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Club
06-02 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
06-03 Kansas City, MO - MO - The Beaumont
06-06 Mountain View, CA - Live 105 BFD
06-12 Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo
06-26 St. Gallen, Switzerland - Open Air St. Gallen
06-27 Evreux, France - Le Rock dans tous Ses Etats
06-30 Vienna, Austria - Open Air
07-01 Prague, Czech Republic - Roxy
07-03 Belfort, France - Eurokeenes Festival
07-04 Werchter, Belgium - Werchter Festival
07-05 Roskilde, Denmark - Roskilde Festival
07-07 Hamburg, Germany - Docks
07-10 Balado, Scotland - T In The Park Festival
07-11 Dublin, Ireland - Oxegen Festival
07-31 Jersey City, NJ - All Points West
08-29 Leeds, England - Leeds Festival
08-30 Reading, England - Reading Festival
Don't worry if you don't see your city. I am sure they will be touring for a while.
-V.After performing at Coachella, the YYYs are back touring around N. America and Europe.... more
I have to say, another disappointment festival-wise. I'd kill to see Santogold but I can't say it's worth that much. *sigh* Check the video for the lineup or head to their website.I have to say, another disappointment festival-wise. I'd kill to see Santogold but I... more
Wrapping up the week with your Weekly Fix! Lil' Wayne will premiere biopic, "The Carter" at Sundance. Will.i.am will produce an upcoming U2 album - find out who leaked the story! Coldplay is accused of stealing "Viva La Vida" AGAIN, this time by guitarist Joe Satriani. Check out the video! DMX is seized by the FBI. Bonaroo and Langerado offer a layaway plan. Find out who's scheduled to perform. The Scorpions are back on Wiki after a "child porn" issue. Eurythmics' Dave Stewart promotes his new vibrator. Guantanamo Bay tortures inmates with Britney Spears' music. RCRD LBL releases free music.
The Daily Fix is the first music blog on TV airing on Current TV. The 2-minute daily music news show delivers cutting edge music news and insightful opinion in compelling short doses, utilizing MP3's and user-generated video from all over the web. Hosted by Douglas Caballero, the show airs daily at 9:31am, 1:31pm, 5:31pm, 8:31pm, 12:31am, 4:31am Eastern Time and can be found online at current.com/dailyfix.Wrapping up the week with your Weekly Fix! Lil' Wayne will premiere biopic, "The... more
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