Seattle’s Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival that takes place in the Seattle Center every year on Labor Day since 1971 has released their 2012 lineup. The diverse lineup features headliners Janes Addiction, Skrillex, M83, Tony Bennett and Mac Miller. Read more…
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The official lineup for the 2012 Pickathon Music Festival has just been announced. The festival is set to take place August 3-5 at Pendarvis Farm in Portland, and will feature Neko Case, Dr. Dog, Blitzen Trapper, Vieux Farka Touré, and more. Details after the jump.
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MOG is pulling out all the stops this year with a huge free, all-ages, no badges required show at The Mohawk! And when we say huge we mean huge – we’re talking The Roots, Bob Mould, Gary Clark Jr., Cloud Nothings, G-Side, Blitzen Trapper, The War on Drugs, and more! Read on after the jump for full lineup and details on this awesome gig.
Noon-6 PM Saturday, March 17th at The Mohawk 912 Red River St. Austin, TX 78701 Read more…
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KGSR has just announced their full lineup for their SXSW morning performances. This year they have moved from the Four Seasons to the W Hotel. Now I know these are crazy early for SXSW, but damn it’s just to good to not start your day with these. See Keane, Ben Kweller, Blitzen Trapper, Nada Surf, Ed Sheeran, and much more! Full lineup after the jump!
March 14-17, W Hotel, 200 Lavaca Street Austin, TX 78701 Read more…
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Treefort Music Festival has announced their 2012 lineup, which contains over 120 acts. The music festival takes place March 22-25 in downtown Boise, Idaho and will feature headliners Built to Spill, of Montreal, WHY?, Blitzen Trapper, and AraabMUZIK, amongst others.
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Once again, Waterloo Records will be opening their parking lot to a great lineup of free shows during SXSW. The majority of performances are hosted outside, but there are a few inside shows as well. Stop on by to see performances by Blitzen Trapper, fun., Nada Surf, and many, many more. See the daily lineups after the break.
March 14-17, Waterloo Records 600 N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 Read more…
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The Gram Parsons Foundation, an addiction recovery charity focused on musicians and artists, has announced two launch events in Austin, Texas on March 14.
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There is nothing like a night of good old rock and roll. After a six-week nationwide tour, The Belle Brigade, Blitzen Trapper and Dawes ended their journey with a final show last Thursday. Co-headliners Blitzen Trapper and Dawes’ alternative country-rock sounds have drawn quite a large following. Rockers and hippies alike joined forces at the Music Box to enjoy the groups’ classic rock sounds. Read more…
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Blitzen Trapper have spent a career exploring the nooks and crannies of alt-country. From the folk-rock of Furr to the more progressive Destroyer of the Void, the Portland sextet has helped bring the genre and all its nuances back into the spotlight. With American Goldwing, they’ve returned to a purer form: it’s less experimental than earlier works (certainly the critically acclaimed Destroyer), and unabashedly country-rock. The album may not be breaking new ground, but it’s a sure-footed rock ‘n roll romp. Read more…
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Portland, Oregon country group Blitzen Trapper has announced a fall tour in support of their upcoming album American Goldwing, due out on September 13 through Sub Pop Records. Read more…
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