Sounduo is pleased to announce the release of their debut album, “Departures“, on Made In Glitch music, January 2012.

Equally melodic and heavy, this deep collection of 8 tracks showcases their progression as producers and musicians, as well as the band’s unique take on electronic dub-hop in a studio production format. It’s everything you can expect from Sounduo, from future dub to glitched funkiness, heavy beats and a healthy amount of bass. It’s a new production, as it showcases the studio and programmed elements of the songs; these studio tracks form the basis for their improvised dub sets accompanied with live instrumentation and visual representations of the songs… ‘Departures’, being released under Made in Glitch alongside bass pioneers including Bass Science, Gladkill, NastyNasty and many other seminal releases, reflects Sounduo’s growing respect among bass communities across the country.  While the album certainly features some huge bass drops, the band aims for creating a futuristic glowing dub atmosphere in the tracks. From the heavy syncopated basslines of ‘Fever‘, to the dancehall-drum and bass-lovestep vibe of ‘Shaka,’ and the jazz-fusion glitch dub of ’88 Degrees’, the album maintains the bass driven feel of dub music while staying relevant and consistent with the electronic sounds of the future.

Sounduo will be taking this multi-sensory journey on the road for the release tour February 2012 at select dates across Florida, as well as the Aura Music Festival on March 9th.  You can see all the date listed below, along with the track-listing for ‘Departures‘

“Sounduo is elastically raw, venturing into deep, dark transmissions. The hometown heroes have made strides toward success with noteworthy live performances and have reached wide acclaim with their remix craftwork and studio prowess”. -Melodysiac.com

“Sounduo is the greatest act I know in the Florida region….These guys are incredible performers and have their own unique sound which mixes their dub, reggae, and bass roots together into a great package.” - Afromonk.com

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‘Departures Tour 2012′

Gainesville – Spank – 1/31

Athens – New Earth Music Hall – 2/2

Jacksonville – TSI – 2/5

Tampa – Crobar 2/8

Miami – Vagabond 2/16

Lake Worth – SpeakEasy Lounge – 2/17

Boca – Funky Buddha – 2/18

Aura Music Festival – 3/9-3/11

‘Departures’

1. Fever

2. Crabs

3. Shaka

4. Dr. Who

5. 88 Degrees

6. Love and Light

7. Predator

8. Number 8

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How did Sounduo form?

- We met initially while we were attending the University of Miami.  We were both in the music school so we naturally started hanging out in the same group of friends, and jamming daily on campus.  Ever since then we have been playing music together.  Also, we have both been making beats and electronic music since high school so we eventually came to realize the amount of original music that had accumulated on our computers, and decided that wanted to perform our tracks.  We began collaborating regularly, and Sounduo was formed.

I know that you also play in another band, care to share any insight into that, or any influence the other project has had on Sounduo?

- Yea, we also both play in a 9 piece roots reggae band called Jahfe.  Playing reggae and roots music has made a huge impact on us musically and artistically, in terms of the messages and vibes that it portrays.  We recently had the opportunities to travel to Haiti and Spain with Jahfe, so its a great movement to be a part of.  You all can check Jahfe out on Facebook, or on Youtube.

You recently signed to Made In Glitch, what does this hopefully mean for the foreseeable future of Sounduo?

- We are beyond excited to be joining an epic roster of modern glitch and bass music producers.  We hope that it will help reach our music to more ears, and help build Sounduo’s respect among listeners and producers out in the electronic music world.

Anyone on the label that is a stand-out artist for you, or anyone you admire in particular?

- Yes, we love the music that Gladkill and Bass Science are putting out.

Who are some of your biggest influences musically? 

- Lots of classic dub/roots (Augustus Pablo, Tubby, etc.) More recently we have been digging on producers like Eskmo, Wagawaga, Caspa, Benga, and so many others. Anything that vibes.

You’ve been clocking some quality time on the road lately, with even more planned in the near future.  What has that been like? Thoughts on the travel, etc…

- We have been absolutely loving getting on the road and out of our local scene.  We love our local scene but there is nothing better for us than throwing down in another city, and having the opportunity to connect with new fans, meet new people, and make new friends.  Traveling is definitely a great learning experience for us musically and personally, and always keeps us fresh.

Current on-stage setup?

- The electronics rig is essentially an old-school dub mixer recreated digitally in Abelton and blended with modern glitch software. The sequences of the songs and individual instruments are cue-ed and effected, allowing for a new composition using the songs live. This is also complemented by a synth/guitar rig and Zach’s drums.

What dates do you have locked in for the next few months?  Any festival appearances on the horizon for 2012?

- Throughout February, we will be on tour supporting our album, “Departures”.

Gainesville – Spank – 31/1
Athens – New Earth Music Hall – 2/2
Jacksonville – TSI – 5/2
Tampa – Crobar 8/2
Miami – Vagabond 16/2
Lake Worth – SpeakEasy Lounge – 17/2
Boca – Funky Buddha – 18/2

In March we will be at Aura Music Festival.

What have been some of your most memorable plays?

- More recently, our show at the Culture Room with Zoogma was definitely sick.  But we mainly have been hanging around Miami, preparing the set for our February tour, making sure its the best one yet.

Upcoming plans for 2012?

- Just keep pushing, getting the word out, making music, raging shows.  We hope that by next year we are able to make appearances at all the major Florida festivals, and have pushed outside Florida, and up the east coast.  We also may be making a trip up to NYC and out to Cali.

After much anticipation, the lineup for the 2012 Wanee event has been released. Though it’s filled with many of the usual suspects, it still promises to be a ton of fun, just like every year in the past. It definitely has a lot of Grateful Dead fans happy this morning, and I’ll take some Derek Trucks action any way you’ll give it to me! With the additions that will trickle out in the coming months, it should be another magical weekend at the Spirit of the Suwannee!

“The Allman Brothers Band (April 20 & 21), Furthur (April 20 & 21), Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band, Buddy Guy, Bruce Hornsby, Mickey Hart Band, Hot Tuna Electric, Ray Manzarek & Roy Rogers Band, Leftover Salmon, North Mississippi Allstars, Trigger Hippy (Joan Osborne, Jackie Greene, Steve Gorman, Audley Freed, Nick Govrik), SOJA, Conspirator, EOTO, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Particle, Devon Allman’s Honeytribe, Zach Deputy, Matt Schofield, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio, Big Sams Funky Nation, Charles Bradley, Bonerama, Jacob Jeffries Band, The Yeti Trio, Bonnie Blue”

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Beat’s Antique has had a hugely successful 2011, with extensive touring, a fantastic new album, and much critical acclaim from coast to coast. They just recently appeared at Bear Creek Music Festival in Live Oak, FL where both of their sets were extremely well received. They were kind enough to spend a few minutes with us just ahead of their massive New Year’s Show next week in San Francisco, to share a little insight on what makes Beat’s Antique the powerhouse they are today…

FMB: How did Beats Antique form?

BA: Miles Copeland (The Police, Sting, REM, IRS Records) approached Zoe about putting together some producers to make tribal belly dance music.  Zoe asked David Satori and Tommy Cappel to produce the album…the rest is history!

FMB: You seem to transcend any typical definition of a specific genre. How would you classify your own music, if you had to categorize it or give it a name?

BA: The best description so far has been Electro-Acoustic… we incorporate electronic music and acoustic gypsy music to accent our tracks…

FMB: Can you briefly describe your creative approach to making music in the studio? Does it typically start with the digital production, and then incorporate the live instrumentation? Or vice versa? 

BA: Nothing ever happens the same, but generally someone comes up with a sketch of a song, depending on who brings it to the table dictates what form it’ll be in…if Tommy makes the sketch, it will mostly be beats and basslines, with electronic synth leads that David orchestrates, then if it’s David that brings a track it will generally be melody driven, and when Zoe brings a track it will be about the vibe with rhythmic hits and breaks…

FMB: Beats Antique elicits an emotional response that goes beyond the physical and into the spiritual. Is this your intention for the audience when they hear your music? 

BA: We all have some sort of spiritual path…we believe that each individual has their respective spiritual path…the music that we study has spiritual roots, as well as music that has a party atmosphere to it, celebratory music…at the end of the day we want to connect to our audience, and believe that this connection has a higher meaning…we love our fans dearly!

FMB: How did the incorporation of the belly-dancing, costumes, etc. come to be in your live shows? 

BA: Performance art is one of our inspirations…we really wanted to incorporate dance and performance art to play a big role in our live show and visual show…the fact that Zoe is an amazing dancer, seals the deal for us…

FMB: Your live shows seem to incorporate an even blend of electronic production mixed with live instrumentation. What do you feel are some of the biggest advantages of this mixed format, and what benefits/extra dimensions does it allow you to explore as a group? 

BA: Anything is available to us…we feel that our show brings people that love electronic music and live music… Some of our fans let us know that they see both sides of their friends at our shows, where mostly they only see one side or the other depending on the act.  We love both acoustic music and electronic music…to us they need each other to exist…

FMB: How has the response been to the new album? 

BA: The album has been well-received by our fans, garnished new fans who check out our old albums…each of our albums goes a certain direction, this one represents our live show really well, it’s got a lot of live instruments on it!

FMB: Plans for 2012? Big tours? Another album? 

BA: Plans? Yes, we have a lot of plans that we discuss regularly – we find the best ideas and run with them!!!

FMB: Who are some of your favorite live acts and what’s been getting the most play from you lately at home and/or on the road? 

BA: Edward Sharpe has been on a regular play in the car, our bass player is now a part of the band, so it’s exciting for us! The new Tipper release, Bubble EP, is another added lately, we are always adding to that list, we love finding new music and always head to the classics as well in almost every genre

FMB: What was your overall impression of Bear Creek Music Festival? 

BA: COLD!!! Wow, that was a cold festival, made possible by the warmth of the audience! Good people make up a good festival for us! We felt love beneath our jackets and scarves!

For those of you heading up to Atlanta for New Years, here’s your best bet for late-night entertainment, provided by Jacksonville’s music powerhouse, Crunchay Productions. The lineups are dominated by FL and GA local acts, many of which have made some serious waves in both states over the last few years. The Apache is a small venue, so I definitely recommend getting your tickets pre-sale, not only to avoid the line out front, but even moreso to avoid being shut out in the likely event of a sell-out. See ya there!

“We’re pleased to bring you two nights of after parties over STS9′s NYE run!! Located just a mile away from the Tabernacle, these shows will be held at The Apache Cafe in Atlanta, GA, limited in capacity and likely to fill up fast so PLEASE plan ahead and purchase tickets… in advance!!

Doors @ 12 Midnight w/ music until 5 AM+!!
Alcohol served until 3AM
18+ are welcome

.::Dec. 29::.

Up Until Now
The Malah Live PA
Sir Charles
Mighty High Coup

.::Dec. 30::.

Distal
Greenhouse Lounge
HeRobust
T8r(tot)

Live Painting by:
Andrew Wagner
Christian Jaxtheimer
Andy Reed

Art on Display:
Vagabond Arts – Meghan McKendree

Tickets are $12 each night and will be available at http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/EventListings.action?orgId=13563 Thurs. Dec. 1st at 12 PM EST”

The Apache Cafe | 64 3rd Street NW | ATL, GA

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Wanee Festival 2012 early bird tickets go on sale today at a special discounted rate, pick up a pair for Christmas why don’t ya? If last years Wanee Fest was any indication this years unannounced but always promising schedule should be worth a trip out to Live Oak April 19-23, 2012. We will keep you updated when we hear word of a confirmed schedule!

 

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The Wood Brothers (Oliver Wood on guitar and Chris Wood of Medeski, Martin & Wood fame on bass) will bring their folk front porch gospel to Florida with a three night run starting in Pensacola Thursday 12/8, going through Orlando on Friday 12/09, and culminating in Ponte Vedra Beach on Saturday 12/10.

Chris, Oliver and drummer Jano Rix have been performing new arrangements of some Wood Brothers’ classics. They will be recording this current fall tour for a live album, to be released next year on Southern Ground.

Be sure to catch them at one of these rare sunshine state performances.

For more information, visit http://www.thewoodbros.com/tour/

There aren’t many acts working in electronic music who can say they’ve had their music played by trance god Paul Van Dyk and drum & bass don Andy C in the space of a month. Cutline can. With an approach to production that’s all-encompassing Cutline make big room tunes that slot neatly between the pigeon holes of electro, dubstep and drum & bass, drawing influences from house, trance and just about everything else.

Initially noticed for their future-garage collaboration with Barbarix, ‘Hey! Plane Rave’, championed by BBC Asian Network and snapped up by High Rankin for his Suicide Dub label, Cutline’s musical output has bordered on musical ADHD trying their hand at all forms of ‘bass music’. Enlisted by Skism to remix a single for his Never Say Die label, Cutline turned out a reworking of Mindflow’s ‘Switched’ that outstripped sales of the original and the DC Breaks remix, landing straight in the Beatport charts at #2 and catching the ear of the aforementioned trance God.

Thanks to this success, a flood of remix offers came their way which saw Cutline working with J Majik & Wickaman, The Qemists, Nick Thayer, Danny Byrd & Netsky, London Elektricity, Aquasky and most recently The Prototypes. Cutline transformed their Radio 1 anthem ‘Cascade’ into a drumstep remix so filthy that Andy C immediately headed to the mastering house to cut himself a dubplate for the weekend. Meanwhile their epic electro debut single ‘Die For You’ catapulted the duo into the Beatport charts once more following support from Krafty Kuts, Far Too Loud, High Rankin and many more.

Their own label, Not Safe For Work, has already released the immense EP from Finnish dubstep wonderkid 501 and a various artists EP featuring High Rankin, Millions Like Us, Cubs and the huge “Let Me Go”, by Cutline themselves.

It feels like college all over again.

You have to write something. You know the topic well. Almost too well. So much info to elaborate on. You write a few opening sentences, none of which seem to hit the nail on the head. “Writers block” rings a bell.

That’s the daunting feeling I have come over me each year when I attempt to corral my many thoughts, emotions, memories and experiences involving Bear Creek into a single, cohesive pile of nouns and adjectives. So, shall we?

I can’t say enough good things (or things I haven’t already elaborated on in the past) about Suwannee Music Park. No amount of verbal flattery can do it justice, it’s just one of those places you have to spend a few days at yourself to get a full grasp and appreciation. Compared to the desolate, treeless plains that many outdoor festivals inhabit, Suwannee Park provides a lush, wooded utopia littered with trails, lakes, a disc golf course and an array of wildlife. Couple that natural beauty with the stages (7, in Bear Creek’s case), art tents, exceptional camping areas, quality craft and food vendors, a world-class lineup that covers everything from New Orleans funk to modern electronic, and more smiling faces than you can count…. and you have the ingredients for what went down last weekend at the Park.

Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood w/Roosevelt Collier (by Gary Reckard)

We pulled in around 5:30 on Thursday afternoon, a late arrival compared to that of many Bear Creek loyalists. With darkness setting in quickly, we set up camp at a feverish pace, had a few celebratory libations, and set off to the stages. First up, George Porter & The Runnin’ Pardners.  This was a great way to set the tone for the weekend. George’s bass playing is immaculate, running up and down the neck of his guitar effortlessly. He’s a joy to watch, and truly one of the best bassists I’ve seen to date. I’ve caught him multiple times with various projects and sit-ins, and this was up there in the top few. Mucho ass-shakery.

George Porter Jr. & The Runnin' Pardners

After a quick trip to camp (a walk of all of 5 minutes) for a snack & cocktail to warm the bones, we were back at the Purple Hat stage for Beats Antique, an act I’ve been listening to for a long while, but had yet to catch live. Beats Antique is an amalgamation of sounds that span a plethora of genres. The 3-piece combines electronic production with live instrumentation to form quite the unique stage presence. Between the entrancing belly-dancing and constant variation of style, it stayed very entertaining throughout the set. I really love their use of samples (horn, sitar, etc.) alongside the live percussion and strings. By the sound of it, the rest of the crowd felt very much the same way. Another great set in the bag.

Our next and final stop of the night was Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. Karl has become a staple of sorts at Suwannee Park, and for good reason, the crowd eats up every minute he spends on stage, and this evening was no different. It’s hard to pick a favorite set, or single highlight from the weekend, but this set was definitely a contender. Karl’s stage presence is fantastic, he seems to invigorate everyone around him, whether it be from his contagious ear-to-ear smile, or simply his sheer talent. I’m always captivated by some killer saxophone, and Karl hit the nail on the head to close out my opening night. Some highlights….

Simply destroys it starting at the 4 min. mark…..

After a brisk slumber in the tent, it was time for round 2.

Though the plan was to wake up > Papadosio > Dr. Lonnie Smith…. funny how things change when surrounded by a massive group of friends old & new, and how precedence is given to socialization over live music. So it went more like wake up > eggs > cocktails > yada yada > Anders > Chali 2′NA Band.

Chali is such a fun guy. I had the pleasure to have booked him earlier in the year for an event in Jax, and spent some time laughing at his antics and incredibly uplifting personality. Those same antics are just as evident in his stage presence. Something about his baritone voice and consta-grin is captivating, not to mention his prolific past with Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. And his set at Bear Creek was no exception. He had the crowd fully engaged from the first verse, weaving seamlessly between new originals and Jurassic 5 classics. His unique hip-hop style went great with the gorgeous afternoon weather, and the band he had assembled brought the oh-so-necessary funk element to the Bear Creek ears.

The rest of our day went Garage a Trois > Soulive > Medeski Martin & Wood > Karl Denson’s Tiny U > Galactic > Dr. Klaw.

Garage a Trois was entertaining as usual. I always enjoy the antics of Skerik & Dillon, and this set was no exception. Everyone always seems to be having a blast on stage. Each of the members is incredibly talented, having worked in a variety of other projects over the years, which results in Garage A Trois having a sound all their own. And while not particularly dance-friendly, the quartet’s feverish, manic audio escapade was a great way to warm-up for the night.  The set closed with a full-speed-ahead punk rock number that seemed like second nature for the band.

Garage A Trois

Since we had already caught Beat’s Antique the day before, we opted to head over to Soulive’s set at the Amphitheater stage. Not that that was a tough to decision to make. I can’t get enough Krasno, and lucky for me he seemed to be on stage more often than not throughout the weekend. Between him and Adam Deitch, they must’ve played something like 15 sets collectively, though oftentimes sharing the same stage. This set definitely put the “Soul” in Soulive. Whether it was their take on the Beatles ‘Eleanor Rigby’ (Kraz absolutely crushes his lead in the 2nd half), or the emotion drenched vocals of Cory Glover (who probably graced as many stages as Krasno/Deitch throughout the weekend), it was likely the most heart-felt hour & a half of music we caught all weekend. There’s something to be said of Neal Evans’ soul-stirring organ playing, as well. I really enjoy him with Lettuce, but Soulive seems to be a platform for him to fully get his point across.

Next was Medeski, Martin & Wood. While I’ve enjoyed their sets immensely in the past (a show in Ft. Lauderdale years ago comes to mind), and they are clearly virtuosos of their craft, I just wasn’t captivated this time around. In fairness, I should mention that I only stuck around for the first few tracks. I think on a personal level I craved something more structured and cohesive, rather than their style of free-form jazzy improvisation, at that point in the evening. Knowing that Karl D was just about to kick off his massacre of the Amphitheater stage, it was a simple choice to move along into the night.

Karl D‘s 2nd set of the weekend for us was another huge success. I enjoy every minute Karl is on stage, and this high energy set helped to keep the dancin’ feet warm as the temperatures dropped into the low 30′s! This project is all one could hope for musically, but having not caught him alongside The Greyboy Allstars (another Denson project), I’d love to see that go down at Bear Creek 2012.

Saturday found us having a family gathering of sorts, it was time for North Florida natives Greenhouse Lounge to take the stage. Not only are they a staple in the FL music scene, and repeat offenders at Bear Creek, but the band and group of friends that stem from them are about as tight-knit a’group as one could ever hope to be a part of. GHL has changed in size over the years, and has slimmed down to a 3-piece powerhouse these days. Adding to the ambiance of their performance, this was to be drummer Jason Hunnicutt’s final performance with them on the kit, so I knew it would be nothing short of a rager. While their sound may be a departure from the funk stylings that define Bear Creek, it was a welcome change of pace, and the crowd ate up every second of the drum n bass melee that followed. Having been a fan of GHL for years and catching countless shows, I can definitely say that this set was nothing short of them at their best. Jason is an incredible drummer, but knowing these guys I think they will be just fine in the future, no matter what the band’s lineup morphs into next. Bassist Dave McSweeney and guitarist Zach Weinert will no doubt continue to make waves in the FL music scene. Truly a perfect ending to this chapter in GHL history!

Lettuce is probably my personal favorite act of the entire Bear Creek lineup, and for good reason. They’re basically a sum of the many parts that you see throughout the weekend. They have some of the most cohesive, high energy, entertaining, engaging stage shows of any band I’ve seen. They played some of their usual tracks from their most recent 2 albums, and then a few that didn’t seem as familiar. I was surprised to see them scheduled on the Porch Stage, but it turned out to be just fine (at least from our view/perspective). We were front & center for this set, and I was grinning like a little kid from the first note. Adam Deitch is a human drum machine, and once again Eric Krasno showed why he’s the top dawg. For me, Lettuce is the embodiment of funk, and the Bear Creek experience as a whole. They have the skills, the energy, the stage antics, and just never fail to bring a helluva dance party. Hands down, set of the weekend.

Next was one of, if not the most, highly anticipated sets for many, the Trey Anastasio Band.

“As night fell upon the Spirit of Suwannee Saturday night, there was a different sort of vibe in the air.  The festival was in high gear, with all of the stages in full swing after being packed with phenomenal music all day. Rumors had swirled all weekend with thoughts that Trey’s team was pushing to switch from the Amphitheater Stage to the Purple Hat Stage for production reasons. But the hardcore fans, who checked into the amphitheater prior to Trey’s set time, found lighting designer Chris Kuroda preparing the natural canopy for illuminating destruction. They, undoubtedly, let out a sigh of relief.  For those who haven’t seen a show on this magical stage, it is truly a sight that has to be experienced.  One of Florida’s greatest wonders, this legendary stage has played host to some amazing musicians, but arguably had yet to see one of this stature.

From the second the lights went down, everyone knew we were in for something special. As the only show of the weekend that had no competition, the house was packed, and from the first notes Trey threw out via his new Languedoc it was ON. He started the set off with some TAB heavy hitters, including a ripping Push On Til The Day to open things up, followed by Caymen Review and Burlap Sack and Pumps. Trey’s band proved early on to be a perfect headliner for this particular fest, as his horn section meshed perfectly with the weekends theme, and he himself added the rockstar status needed to shake things up a bit on Saturday night (as some were already 4 days deep in the funk). Consisting of Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, and Russell Remington, the brass section belted out big band compositions while Trey weaved through their structured play masterfully. Towards the middle of the set, Trey settled into a solid rendition of the tune Sand, which has become a Phish staple over the years, but was actually written with TAB bass player Tony Markalis and drummer Russ Lawton when they first met in Burlington, VT many years prior.  The space-funk repetitiveness of this tune has always allowed a lot of room for keyboardist Ray Pakowski to open up, and this rendition would not disappoint. The rest of the set consisted of some great covers, Phish tunes and TAB staples, that sent the place into a frenzy until midnight.  All-in-all it was a fantastic show.  If you came into the show with Phishy expectations, you likely disappointed yourself, but those looking to hear a big band throw down were treated to the time of their lives.  Many were also disappointed that Trey didn’t make an appearance later for Jen Hartswick’s set- or the Dumpstajam late nights as Bear Creek is known for extensive collaborations- since both bands feature former/current band-mates. Nonetheless, one can only assume Trey was content with the footprint he left at the Spirit of Suwannee.” -TAB review courtesy of Trey Hebron, FMB guest writer

Trey Anastasio Band
11/12/2011
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
Live Oak,FL
Bear Creek Music and Art Festival
Big IV Amphitheater Stage

• Push On til the Day 
• Caymen Review
• Burlap Sack and Pumps
• Gotta Jibboo
• Magilla
• Money, Love and Change
• Trey talks
• Sand> 
• Valentine
• Ooh Child
• The Devil Went Down To Georgia
• Simple Twist Up Dave
• Small Axe
• Shine
• Alaska
• Mr. Completely> 
• Tuesday> 
• Clint Eastwood
• First Tube

Encore:

• Pigtail
• Heavy Things
• Black Dog

Big Gigantic proceeded to tear down the Porch Stage. Dominic Lalli is a beast on the sax, as is Jeremy Salken on the drums. Though I’ve started to grow bored with their live sets, the crowd was definitely dialed in and rowdy as can be. Not to take anything away from them, because the duo obviously has a recipe for success, but their sound can seem a bit repetitive after seeing them time and again over the years. Nonetheless, we had a good time listening to Lalli go to town on his saxophone over a variety of drum & bass, hip hop and dubstep explorations.
(Atrocious sound, but you get the idea…)

Some other acts that impressed us over the weekend, but didn’t make it into this review… Papadosio, Breakestra, Orgone, Dr. Klaw, Galactic, SirCharles, Zoogma, and surely others who got lost in the blur that encompasses parts of any weekend of this caliber!

I asked Bear Creek founder, Paul Levine, for his brief thoughts on what the event has manifested itself into….

“Well I am thankful that Bear Creek continues to grow and improve. Our staff matures together and the results are a better festival experience for guests and artists. The Bear Creek vibe fosters a relaxed environment that allows musicians to feel comfortable around their friends and peers. I think this feeling leads to better performances and more creativity and spontaneity….. We certainly view the festival as a big success. Hard not to when so many people are so happy and excited by their experience.”

I couldn’t agree more.

We had to head out on Sunday (doh!) due to real-world responsibilities, but will try to make sure that doesn’t happen next time around. Year after year, our crew leaves Bear Creek beyond satisfied. The music, the crowd, the staff, and the setting all come together to create a vibe that a review such as this will never do justice. If you haven’t made it down to FL yet for Bear Creek, I’m sorry, and may I recommend requesting off work for next year, and booking those flights way in advance. For those of you that did make it this year, thank you for contributing to the memories that we’ll surely cherish forever. Cheers!

Check out this great video compilation from the folks at FunkIt.virose.net…..

Some photos lifted from http://dinoperrucciphotography.com/

It’s that time again, turkey, beer, and the dirtiest dubstep mix this side of the Mississippi. FMB presents: Lids Junky.

He was born in the Mississippi Delta, and raised by Choctaw Indians. After his Mother died and Father went crazy, it was off to the snow covered lands of Alaska! Sitka, Anchorage, and Juneau began to shape his musical tastes. As fate would have it, at a police auction lids purchased a huge box of tapes including: Geto Boys, 2 Live Crew, Too Short, and NWA. After a brief stay in Alaska, he was moved to Seattle, and was knee deep in Grunge and Thrift Store clothing, influenced by bands such as Sky Cries Mary, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and the Melvins. lids was able to sell his comic book collection for his first Guitar at age 12. Right in the middle of one of the biggest musical scenes in the 90s, he was thrown back into the bible belt.. more specifically, Meadville, MS.. population 700. In Meadville he was able to discover more heavy music such as Dying Fetus, Sepultura, Pantera, and Metallica.

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01. phaeleh – untitled 333
02. gorillaz – donocamatic (joker remix)
03. 6blocc & direct feed – cut you open
04. bassbin twins – eat em up
05. bare – bring it back
06. benton – have it your way
07. mensah – 1986 was the future
08. stenchman – so beatnik
09. trolley snatcha – rocko’s revenge
10. vaski – jelly
11. laid blak – red (chasing shadows remix)
12. broken note – flood
13. cookie monsta – blurgh!
14. roksonix – just jokes
15. the aliens – xterminate
16. drumsound & bassline smith – fu manchu
17. vaski – spaceman
18. eddie k, beezy & minus – serial killer
19. bar9 – piano tune
20. skrillex – kill everybody (bare noize remix)
21. flux pavillion – lines in wax (ft. foreign beggars)
22. funtcase – so vexed
23. HULK – techno sucks
24. kidonabike – supaskank
25. liquid stranger – alert
26. the streets – in the middle (nero remix)
27. original sin & taxman – like this
28. skrillex – scary monsters and nice sprites (noisia remix)
29. flux pavillion – i cant stop
30. original sin & taxman – take no more
31. plan b – the recluse (nero remix)

Ultra Music Festival 2012 event organizers announced today that the festival will not return to its recent home, Bicentennial Park, but will instead be moving down a few blocks back to one of its original homes, Bayfront Park. The buzz with Ultra has been hitting hard, and ticket sales are going aggressively even without a single lineup announcement.

First day of early-bird and ticket presales crashed their servers after being flooded by millions of page hits worldwide. They’re anticipating 2012 to be even larger than last year, ESPECIALLY considering leading industry conference WMC will culminate right into UMF weekend once again. (The two events parted ways for a bit last year being on separate weeks.)

Stay tuned for a lineup announcement and more information coming soon.