We promised an unforgettable holiday music performance from Bela Fleck, and his Flecktones, and boy, did they deliver! You don’t have to take our word for it though. Just listen to what Madison.com’s Rob Thomas had to say:
“Fleck is no stranger to playing in Madison, but Sunday’s show was truly special. The Flecktones’ approach to Christmas music not only showcased the incredible creativity and ability of every member of the band, it let you appreciate songs you’ve heard a billion times as music again, instead of just big-box store background noise.”
Madison music fans sure do love their bluegrass! This week our fine city will see the return of two of its favorite quick pickin’ roots groups. Trampled By Turtles and Pert’ Near Sandstone have wowed us before, now they’re back to impress again. Read on to find out how you could win tickets to one of these sure-to-put-a-smile-on-your-face-shows.
Words are great. Especially when coupled with sounds, as you all know, to make music. April is national poetry month and as its end draws near, we here at TE would like to give you an opportunity to use your words. Read more to find out how you can collect a pair of tickets by having fun!
Scroll down for chances to WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS and express your inner poet with Peanut Butter Wolf and others, Robbie Fulks, Pert’ Near Sandstone, and Dan Deacon! Any ticket contest answers in a 5-7-5 haiku format will receive extra points.
This week is total musical madness from bluegrass to garage rock, we’ve got at least one show per day for a week of debaucherous listening pleasure. Not only that but we’re giving away lots of free tix plus a free MP3 download to our amazing music fans!
Scroll down for chances to hang out with Greensky Bluegrass, The Drones, Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Richard Buckner, Rodriguez, Natalie Zuckerman & Antje Duvekot…
“It is their unique ‘fusion of tradition and enthusiasm for improvisation’ that has come to define the band’s creative and tangible compositional style.”
– Scott Preston, Cincy Groove Magazine
Win Tix!: Greensky Bluegrass is an obvious play on words that turns your world upside down. If you can send in three original or favorite similarly thought-provoking phrases, you may just find yourself in a field of some of Michigan’s own.
This Wednesday, the High Noon Saloon will be the site of the first True Endeavors show of 2009! Cobalt and the Hired Guns will start things off at 8:30 with an acoustic set, followed by headliners, Greensky Bluegrass. They are not, in the words of JamBands.com reviewer Joy Rosenberg, “your grandfather’s bluegrass band.” The Kalamazoo natives have made a name for themselves by fusing traditional elements of the classic genre with improvisational folk and jam band attitude. It pomises to be a great start to start the new year–you won’t want to miss it!
