First I'd like to apologize for not getting the festival guide I had planned from mid-February up. I realized, without all the line ups announced I was unable to accurately portray each in their own light as I would have liked. Look for this in mid-April!
March is filled with a diverse calendar, reaching from the legends like "Hot Tuna" to the stage-ragers like "Lotus".
Hot Tuna @ Jefferson Theater 3/1- Hot Tuna will be playing an electric at the Jefferson. These founders of rock are guaranteed to be a earful of delight. This spin off band of Jefferson Airplane has been together almost half a century and is a continual odyssey of creation and permanent bonds between musicians.
The Werks & Kung Fu @ Canal Club 3/2- The Werks are a psychedelic journey through live-tronica-fusion. After being one of the first bands announced for All Good (and one of my honorable mentions for bands to watch out for in 2012), these guys have quickly gained a big name for themselves since their debut in 2007. I have heard GREAT things about Kung Fu, but haven't had the chance to see this "jazz/funk-fusion", but I am on it like white on rice!
The Festy Presents: The High Country Bluegrass Jam @ The Southern 3/6- Brought to you by the Festy, every first Tuesday of the month is a Bluegrass Jam with different members of the Infamous Stringdusters. This was a really neat experience last month. My only issue was that it was very hard to hear the jams with how crowded the room was and all the talking. Hopefully the Southern will move it into the room they normally do shows in next time. HINT!
Lotus @ The Norva 3/9 & The National 3/10- Lotus is ending their winter tour in the states locally. Their last 2 stops before they make way to Europe for Jam at the Dam IV being the Norva and the National. This live jam-tronica act is not one to be missed.
Perpetual Groove @ Jefferson Theater 3/10- PGroove is returning to the Jefferson, marking the first visit with Matthew McDonald on keys. While I was able to see them perform together for the first time as "2.012", I saw a solid new bond formed and a tight knit functioning four-some with creative intentions. Look out for a new series of exploration and diverse jams. They'll also be hitting the National three weeks later on the 30th.
Moe. @ Rams Head Live Baltimore 3/10- This is not quite local, BUT this IS the last chance to see Moe. until at the earliest Summer Camp Festival. Moe is going on an 11 date tour of Europe, including Jam at the Dam IV with Lotus and Mike Gordon. Moe. has yet to announce any other summer dates other than Summer Camp as of now (2/23).
Railroad Earth @ The National 3/23- Come off of 2 sold out dates in January at the Jefferson, Railroad Earth is back! These guys are one of the BEST live acts touring right now. Railroad Earth is a collection of blue-grass, jams, rock-n-roll, and cannot be held to one single category because of their creative uses of varied instruments. "Even in the new millenium, Railroad Earth's instantly classic sounding songs and timeless vocals could sound at home in any generation."(Felton Pruitt - XM Satellite Radio)
Archnemesis @ The National 3/23 & The Jefferson 3/30- "Formed as the musical brainchild of Curt Heiny and Justin Aubuchon (Telepath, MO Theory), Archnemesis creates its distinct sound by combining original music with samples ranging from early 20's blues and jazz to modern hip-hop and soul." - taken from the facebook event page
Buckethead & That 1 Guy @ The National 3/24- Two of the most innovative solo projects of our time will be performing together at the National. Buckethead is known as one of the fastest, and weirdest, guitar players in the world! That 1 Guy is the only person is the world able to play his self-made instrument that keeps the jams going nightly!
Toubab Krewe @ The Jefferson 3/29- "Blending American and West African influences into a sound all its own, Toubab Krewe has set "a new standard for fusions of rock 'n' roll and West African music" - taken from the Toubab Krewe facebook page
Camp Barefoot 5 Kickoff Session #3 @ The Southern 3/31- Camp Barefoot is kicking off the season right! In preparation for the 6th Camp Barefoot, these Kickoff Sessions are a great lead up to the big event! Gracing us with their presence at the Southern will be Kings of Belmont, Hype Science, The Judy Chops, and Tara Mills w/ Strings Attached.
Gramatik & Break Science @ The Jefferson 3/31- Pretty Lights Music presents Gramatik & Break Science at the Jefferson. Personally don't know too much about either artist, except it will be EDM.
Mid-March I hope to be releasing an interview with a local live painter. It's for another blog, so if they don't run it before that time I will replace it with something just as cool. Promise!
