moe.down 15 Final Lineup Announced

Jamband veterans moe. have finalized the lineup for their annual moe.down, now in its 15th installment. With a couple surprises in the headliners, such as O.A.R. and Gogol Bordello, the lineup is solidified with Lotus, Les Claypool's Duo de Twang, up-and-comers Twiddle and The Werks, and moe. side project Floodwood.

Papadosio Announces Fall Tour Dates

Jamtronica scene favorite Papadosio has announced a lengthy fall tour, dubbed the Imaginal Cells Tour, crossing 35 U.S. cities. My first Papadosio experience was a Monday night at Newby's here in Memphis, and I didn't really know what to expect. I had heard they were good and that there should be a decent turnout, so I decided to check it out for a bit and go home early, since I had class the next day. Little did I know that the entire place ended up packed with people, ON A MONDAY, and the band absolutely blew me away! I caught them once more at Summer Camp Music Festival in 2013, and I think I'll have to catch at least one of these Southeastern shows this fall!

Concert Videos

As I was digging through and organizing some old concert photos and videos, I found a ton that I have not uploaded to my YouTube page. Check out this playlist of Ragin' Randy's videos! Some are better quality than others and some are longer than others, but all of them are entertaining!

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Blues-Rock Legend Johnny Winter Dies at 70

While no cause of death or official statement has been released from his family, Johnny Winter reportedly died in his hotel room in Zurich, Switzerland yesterday, July 16. Following is a photographic, cinematic and musical tribute to the legendary albino guitarist, Johnny Winter. Scroll down for pictures, a YouTube playlist and a Spotify album.

     


 
                     

Photo Gallery: The McLovins - Newby's, Memphis, TN (July 15, 2014)

Check out these photos from The McLovins at Newby's! There's also a bonus video at the bottom of the band covering the Grateful Dead's "Scarlet Begonias."

Concert Preview: The McLovins at Newby's, Memphis, TN (Tues. July 15, 2014)

Getting geared up for my first of three shows this week, let's take a look at tonight's band, The McLovins. Hot off of the release of their new album Beautiful Lights, released January 21, 2014, the band has already crossed the Northeast and Midwest regions this summer, and has just completed four nights in Colorado. Describing themselves as Improv Rock, the band covers a wide variety of moods and timbres on their latest project. From bass heavy dance tunes like the opening track, "Flavor of the Week," to funky, laid back tunes such as "Man in a Blue Coat" and slow tracks like "Yankee Rose," there is definitely something for everyone on the album. The McLovins have been slowly working their way up the live music totem pole ever since the band's inception in 2008. The band now has three full length albums under their belt, along with a couple of EPs and many miles of touring. Look for my review of the show on Live Music Daily and check out Beautiful Lights by The McLovins below!

Photo Gallery: The Black Cadillacs - Levitt Shell, Memphis, TN (07/06/14)

The Black Cadillacs returned to Memphis on Sunday July 6 as part of the Levitt Shell's Free Concert Series, and what a show it was! All Tennessee natives, these guys just keep getting better. Below is my full set of photos from the evening.