The Green knows something about creating beautiful, danceable roots reggae and they have done it again with their release of two new songs as they prepare to release their new full length album later this summer. “Take Me On” and “Something About It” were released today! So make sure you pick up these incredible tracks.  Oh yeah one more thing…their about to go back on TOUR!  These dudes don’t just record amazing reggae but they put on one hell of a show.  Check dates below!

Stoked to announce the TAKE ME ON TOUR with special guests The Expanders and The Movement!

Tickets on sale HERE

May 24 – Monterey, CA – California Roots Festival
May 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – The State Room w/ The Expanders
May 30 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater w/ The Expanders, Long Miles
May 31 – Bellvue, CO – Mishawaka Amphitheatre w/ The Expanders, Policulture
June 02 – Ozark, AR – Wakarusa Festival
June 04 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s w/ The Expanders
June 06 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom w/ The Movement, Long Miles
June 07 – Agoura Hills, CA – The Canyon w/ The Expanders, The Movement, Dirty Deuces
June 08 – Bakersfield, CA – Rockin Roots @ Stramler Park
June 09 – Hermosa Beach, CA – Saint Rocke w/ Micah Brown
June 12 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up w/ The Expanders, The Movement
June 13 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up w/ The Expanders, The Movement
June 14 – Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues w/ The Expanders, The Movement
June 15 – Las Vegas, NV – Reggae In The Desert
June 17 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge w/ The Expanders, The Movement
June 18 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge w/ The Expanders, The Movement
June 19 – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park w/ Damian Marley & Stephen Marley
June 21 – Boonville, CA – Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
June 23 – Avila Beach, CA – Avila Beach Resort w/ Damian Marley & Stephen Marley
June 29 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl w/ Damian Marley & Stephen Marley

Tour Dates
4/12 Fete Ballroom | Providence, RI
4/13 Sugarloaf Ski Resort | Carrabassett, ME
4/19 Brooklyn Bowl | Brooklyn, NY - with Easy Star All-Stars
4/20 GrassRoots Shakori Hills | Pittsboro, NC
4/26 Water Street Music Hall | Rochester, NY - JBB presents BIG UPstate Reggae Festival
4/27 Paradise Rock Club | Boston, MA
5/18 Electric Factory | Philadelphia, PA -with SOJA
5/25 Dark Star Jubilee Festival | Thornville, OH
5/26 Summer Camp Music Festival | Chillicothe, IL

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Cancer is something we have been dealing with for such a long time.  We’ve all known someone who has been affected by cancer.  It took both of my Grandmothers and my Grandfather and my Great Grandmother was lucky to have survived breast cancer but much later passed away from brain cancer.    Fighting for a Cure doesn’t stop and with organizations like Leukemia & Lymphoma Society they make sure of that.  Joining the fight for a cure on March 6th in Arlington, VA will be DC/Virgina based reggae superstars SOJA.

SOJA will be performing A Special Acoustic set at Whitlow’s on Wilson in Arlington VA on Wed Mar 6 in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) & the Fight to Beat Cancer. 100% of proceeds go directly to LLS. Please help us in supporting this great cause! Fan club pre-sale begins tomorrow @ 10AM and ends tomorrow @ 5PM. There will be a limited amount of tickets available @ $25 for the fan club presale and they will go quick, so act fast (link will be posted @ 10AM tomorrow)!!! You will also receive two FREE downloads with your ticket: “Strength To Survive” & “Not Done Yet” feat Black Boo (Mambo Sauce RMX). Please be advised that the ticket price will increase when presale ends at 5PM tomorrow. Thank you in advance for your support!!!

TODAY MARKS FIRST DAY OF THEIR WINTER GREENS TOUR

To kick off their Winter Greens Tour, Rebelution will release a new single “Counterfeit Love” as a free download today through the band’s website www.rebelutionmusic.com. “Counterfeit Love” was written by Rebelution and recorded and produced in Los Angeles, CA by Rebelution, Errol Brown and Yeti Beats.

“We truly feel like we have the best supporters in the world and without you, Rebelution is nothing. We have been back in the studio writing more songs and want to give everyone a sample of what we’ve been working on. To celebrate the first date of our 2013 Winter/Spring Greens Tour we are giving everyone a free download of our brand new single “Counterfeit Love”. We will be playing it live on tour and look forward to seeing you out on the road!” said the band.

Tonight the band will play Las Vegas’ House of Blues as the first show on their Winter Greens Tour and will follow with 37 dates across North America. Rebelution’s one of a kind live show will feature songs from their latest album Peace of Mind as well as other fan favorites from their past 2 albums. Hawaii’s J Boog will open every show.

Rebelution is running a number of contests to get fans involved at each show including their “Jam With The Band” contest giving one lucky winner a chance to play with the band, as well as VIP experiences at every show for supporters to spend time with each member. To check out all the contests and enter, fans can go to http://rebelutionmusic.com/Contests/.

STICK FIGURES  FIRST EVER HEADLINING NATIONAL TOUR

Stick Figure released his first album in 2007 called “Sound of My Addiction” and then in 2008 he  released “Burnin’ Ocean” followed by “Smoke Stack” in 2009,  don’t forget the “Reprise Sessions” in 2010 w/ OG members Brendan Dane (Alific) , Todd Smith & Kevin Bong (Kbong) and his latest and greatest” Burial Ground” this past year.   After two successful tours; one with The Green and the other one with Tribal Seeds.

Stick Figure on tour includes  Scott Woodruff ,  Kevin Bong , Tommy Sulliman &  Kevin Offitzer and they are nation bound going on their first ever Headlining National Tour with new friends Tribal Seeds on many of the dates!  The tour kicks off March 14th in Denver Colorado.   This is exciting not just for the members of the band but for fans new and especially old who have been waiting years to see a one man band go from just creating incredible albums in his home studio to having the ability to share it live!

I was able to go to a few shows when they were touring with the Green and the vibes were alive!   I’ve known since I first heard Scotts music that he would take Stick Figure to the top, not just because of his passion and work ethic but because his music really is the sound of our addiction, people are starting to figure that out and it’s awesome.  Cheers to them and all their continued success on tour!

Below are the listed tour dates, if they’re in your area or around your area then hit a show or maybe even two!

TOUR DATES

March 14 - Bluebird Theatre -  Denver, CO

March 16 - Reggies -  Chicago, IL

March 20 - Brighton Music Hall -  Boston, MA w/ Tribal Seeds

March 21 - The Saint -  Asbury Park, NJ

March 22 - The Note - West Chester, PA

March 23 - Snow Barn - West Dover, VT

March 26 - Jammin Java -Vienna, VA

March 27 - Lincoln Theatre -  Raleigh, NC w/ Tribal Seeds

March 28 - Music Farm - Charleston, SC w/ Tribal Seeds

March 29 -  Freebird Live - Jacksonville Beach, FL w/ Tribal Seeds

March 30 - The Beacham -Orlando, FL w/ Tribal Seeds

March 31 -  Masqureade - Atlanta, GA w/ Tribal Seeds

Apr 03 - Vinyl Music Hall - Pensacola, FL w/ Tribal Seeds

Apr 04 - Luna Live - Lake Charles, LA w/ Tribal Seeds

Apr 05 - House of Rock - Corpus Christi, TX w/ Tribal Seeds

Apr 06 -  Jacks Bar - San Antonio, TX  w/ Tribal Seeds

Apr 07 -  Belmont - Austin, TX

Apr 19 - Boise State - Boise, ID

May 24 - CALIFORNIA ROOTS FESTIVAL - Monterey, CA (Rebelution, Matisayhu, Slightly Stoopid & Many others)

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“The Green’s powerful sonic identity fuses late 1970s-era dub-heavy roots reggae (reminiscent of English bands like Aswad and Steel Pulse) with strands of contemporary rock/pop/R&B and sporadic indigenous Hawaiian musical and lyrical references.” - Billboard

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The Green - U.S. Tour Dates
Feb 12 - San Luis Obispo, CA - SLO Brewing Co
Feb 13 - Sacramento, CA - Ace Of Spades
Feb 15 - Stateline, NV - MontBleu Resort Casino
Feb 16 - Petaluma, CA - Phoenix Theater
Feb 17 - Chico, CA - El Rey Theatre
Feb 19 - Park City, UT - Park City Live
Feb 21 - Avon (Vail), CO - Agave
Feb 22 - Breckenridge, CO - Three20South
Feb 23 - Fort Collins, CO - Aggie Theatre
Feb 25 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up Aspen
Feb 27 - Boise, ID - The Reef
Mar 01 - Spokane, WA - The Center Of Spokane
Mar 02 - Tacoma, WA - Jazzbones
Mar 03 - Bellingham, WA - Wild Buffalo
Mar 05 - Arcata, CA - Humboldt Brews

Mar 06 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe’s Alley
Mar 07 - Santa Barbara, CA - Velvet Jones
Mar 08 - Hermosa Beach, CA - Saint Rocke
Mar 09 - Hermosa Beach, CA - Saint Rocke
Mar 10 - San Juan Capistrano, CA - Coach House
May 24 - Monterey, CA - California Roots Festival
May 30-Jun 02 - Ozark, AR - Wakarusa Festival
Jun 08 - Bakersfield, CA - Rockin Roots @ Stramler Park

On June 12, 2012 east coast born but now San Diego, CA based Stick Figure will release his fifth studio album “Burial Ground” self written, self produced & recorded by Scott Woodruff, the man behind it all.   The album will feature 14 brand new original tracks, the album will be available both for digital download, CD and you can pre-order the album sometime this week by heading over to www.stickfiguremusic.com.

It has been over two years since the release of his solo album “Smoke Stack” which released November 5, 2009 and debuted at  #1 on the reggae charts on iTunes and stayed in the top three for several weeks.  It is definitely his most popular album to date, but that will be sure to change with the release of “Burial Ground”.   Fans new and old can expect a similar sound to that of “Smoke Stack” but amped up; showcasing his newest tricks to the trade, adding a heavier dub influence with some new styles and sounds both vocally and instrumentally.

Reggae superstar Half Pint is featured on one of the many tracks on “Burial Ground”  An album that represents the burring of the past and the beginning to a brighter future.   Fans are really going to dig this one, as many of them will be able to relate to a majority of the songs on the album.

Stick Figure has been building his independent grassroots fan base since the release of his 2007 album “Sound of My Addiction”  As he has had little to no touring  dates till the release of “Smoke Stack” he and his fellow  fans across the world have been doing a great job at spreading his music.  With over 50,000 fans on Facebook, the Social Media has shown to do it’s job.  One fan said, “I don’t know what it is about Scott, but he has this way of pulling you in, it’s like a seduction that I will never understand, once you hear something from him, you start to dig everything this kid creates.”  another fan said “Scott, takes the time to make sure each tune he puts on his album is perfect in his eyes and won’t just throw in some filler tracks, that says something there.”   The fans will continue to spread his sound, as long as he continues to create it.

Pacific Dub will release their second full length album titled “Tightrope” which will be released on June 26, 2012. Their last full length album was “Fire Eye” which was released in August 2009.    And then they released an EP “To The Sky” in September of 2010.   These guys have come along way from their first release.  I only expect even bigger events to come with the release of this album.

The Expendables is set to release their first Acoustic Album “GONE SOFT” on May 17th!   The 12 track album includes two songs off previous albums “Bowl for Two” and “Positive Mind” and many more!  We all should be very excited for this release, as it’s the softer side of a band we have came to know and love!

When he debuted in 2002 with the album To Let, Xavier Rudd began a journey that would see him become one of the most iconic voices in Australian music, literally and figuratively. With each new album, this journey has wound like a river making its way toward the ocean - twisting and turning, flowing and cascading as it relentlessly pushes forward.

Introducing himself as an artist of both imagination and conscience, Xavier Rudd’s ability to marry uplifting melodies with thought-provoking themes and concepts produced music that, one way or another, made you feel good. With an array ofguitars, yidakis (didgeridoos), stomp box and percussion, Rudd re-introduced a lot of Australians to the sounds and stories of the land’s original owners, while introducing the rest of the world to an entirely new sound altogether. And, over the course of a decade, he has taken this sound to every corner of the globe; producing six studio albums, two live albums, multiple ARIA nominations and a global fan-base of likeminded souls.

This journey – truly befitting a storyteller – continues with Xavier Rudd’s seventh and most moving album, Spirit Bird.

Shaped by his history but continuing to break new ground, Xavier Rudd is at his most creative on Spirit Bird – once again painting breathtaking pictures with vivid, unmistakable tones. Hypnotic ceremonial rhythms ease effortlessly into tender folk songs. Gritty guitar blues sits perfectly alongside entrancing yidaki passages. Rudd’s voice, and the voice of his ancestors, yet again bearing truth and knowledge.

Led by the heart-warming Follow The Sun; Spirit Bird weaves together Rudd’s trademark mixture of blues, reggae, indigenous and folk music in new and familiar ways… at times recalling the simplicity of Solace, and at others the electricity of Dark Shades Of Blue. There is the youthfulness of To Let, but the wisdom of Koonyum Sun. It is Xavier Rudd by every measure.

And whether it is a message, or just some words from the heart; Spirit Bird is a defining moment in the evolution of one of Australia’s most important artists. The moment where the river meets the ocean.

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SOJA  has redefined the reggae scene in the US, the band has been building up this momentum for 15 years and hasn‘t stopped bringing together hundreds of thousands of people with a message that is slightly political, slightly environment and fully infused with love.

The stage has been set, the spotlight is on these guys, really on them for the first time, the time to shine is now and they are going to prove why they are the Reggae Superstars of the 21st century.  “Strength to Survive” is their breakout album, not just because it’s their first album on Dave Matthew Band’s Record Label ATO Records, joining  John Butler Trio,  311,  Umphrey’s McGee, Primus and many other notary acts. The band has been tweaking it’s sound over the years, which has given them the ability to gather more of the masses and I think they’ve done an incredible job with this on “Strength to Survive” without changing things up to much, it’s still the SOJA that so many of it’s fans have come to love and understand.  Continue Reading…

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Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad has gone through a few ups and downs since the creation of the squad in 2004 and their first studio album “Slow Down” in 2006.    One of those changes was a line up change,  some car troubles but then again change in the end isn’t all that bad, it just has some getting use to, just look at every great band out there who has gone through changes, doesn’t matter if it’s good or bad cause you always learn something from it in the end.

Giant Panda has shown it’s work ethic and determination this year, with the release of their first ever bluegrass/country album entitled  “COUNTRY” last month that marked the musical diversity of these guys, and I truly believe a lot of people don’t know about the album because Giant Panda was always looked at as strictly jammy roots reggae dub band but that has all changed with the release of that album.  Now the sky is the limit for these guys whose members are beyond just talented but truly game changers. Their newest edition Dan Keller who has shown to be a true asset to the team, now the squad is tighter than ever, and are getting ready to release their newest reggae psychedelic album entitled “In These Times”.  Having seen them play at the last two All Good Music Festivals , I think it would be awesome for them to play two sets, both their reggae stuff and country stuff at the festivals they do attend this year.  To open peoples eyes that diversity in music still alive and it’s an incredible thing….continue to read the album review!

For over six years, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s live show has defined the band. Touring relentlessly, the Rochester, NY-based group is sustained by its passion to reinterpret, explore, and expand its music night after night. giantpandadub.com

After the 2006 release of their debut album, Slow Down, GPGDS hit the road and never looked back. On April 10th, they will release their first electric studio album in six years, In These Times. This will be the quintet’s second release on the California-based label Controlled Substance Sound Labs.

In These Times consists of 12 tracks that showcase Giant Panda’s psychedelic reggae sound. Bassist James Searl, guitarist Dylan Savage, and guitarist Dan Keller trade off songwriting and lead vocal duties, with backup vocals provided by drummer Chris O’Brian, and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Lipp. The album was mixed by Atlanta-based producer Billy Hume (Nas, STS9, Ludacris, Josh Ritter), and dubbed by the band’s long-time engineer Joel Scanlon.

In These Times explores a variety of emotions and themes, from the feel good, sing along vibe of “Change You,” to the political anthem “Pockets.” Guests on the album include Hawaii’s The Green, contributing backup vocals on “All Night Music,” and John Brown’s Body’s horn section on “Next Best Explosion,” and “Healing.” “I think it would be fair to say that this is the album that long-time Panda fans have been waiting for” says Chris O’Brian.

In These Times follows the bands’ lyrically-driven roots Americana album, Country (released January 31, 2012).  Combining acoustic instrumentation including slide guitar, banjo, harmonica, upright piano, percussion, and bass, Country showcases songs as they were first created: on the road, riding in the van, and jamming backstage. “Like early Wilco, with a healthy powdering of the stuff that made Gram Parsons’ music so deeply moving, “Country” is a gorgeous collection of Americana ditties.” - The Buffalo News

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad is on tour now in support of their new release

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad - U.S. Tour Dates
March 22 - Saratoga Springs, NY - Putnam Den
March 23 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground Showcase Lounge
March 24 - Portland, ME - Port City Music Hall
March 31 - Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall
April 10 - Worldwide - Acoustic Live Streaming House Concert
April 20 - Denver, CO - City Hall
April 27 - Buffalo, NY - Tralf Music Hall
April 28 - New Paltz, NY - SUNY New Paltz “Rock Against Racism”
May 03 - Northampton, MA - Pearl Street Ballroom
May 04 - Reading, PA - Brass Lantern
May 05 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
May 06 - Newark, DE - Mojo Main
May 10 - Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop
May 11 - Chicago, IL - Martyrs
May 12 - Chicago, IL - Martyrs
May 17 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs
May 25 - Newmarket, NH - The Stone Church
May 26 - Greenfield, MA - StrangeCreek Campout
July 13 - Lone Tree, IA - Camp Euforia
July 22 - Painesville, OH - Painesville Party In The Park
July 28 - Girard, PA - The Gathering @ Chaffee’s
Aug 04 - Sterling, NY - Sterling Stage String Fling
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For over five years, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad’s live show has defined the band. Touring relentlessly, the Rochester, NY-based group is sustained by its passion to reinterpret, explore, and expand its music night after night in cities throughout the country.

Now, 767 concerts since the 2006 release of their debut album Slow Down, GPGDS is set to release a new album, Country, on January 31, 2012, on the California-based label Controlled Substance Sound Labs. With this release, the quintet has charted new territory and put together a lyrically-driven roots Americana album.

Combining acoustic instrumentation including slide guitar, banjo, harmonica, upright piano, percussion, and bass, the album showcases songs as they were first created: on the road, riding in the van, and jamming backstage. The production of Country taps into that spontaneous rhythm, allowing the music to wash over listeners like a conversation between old friends. James Searl, Dylan Savage, and Dan Keller trade off lead vocal duties, with back up vocals provided by drummer Chris O’Brian, and multi-instrumentalist Aaron Lipp.

Country is an immensely personal album that balances the themes of love separated by distance, while also inspiring reflection on the tumultuous times that we live in. On songs such as “Country” and “Kids In The Square,” James Searl explores elements of the social unrest and Occupy movements that have defined 2011. These emotions are evident when he sings “Time to get living is now / Youtube the moment try to teach us how / Run to the square with the people you know and you gotta get moving cause the movements been slow” (Kids In The Square).

Country was recorded at Scanhope Sound, the Colorado studio owned by the band’s longtime sound engineer Joel Scanlon. Searl says the album was born unexpectedly last summer when “we walked into Joel’s studio and he just pressed record. This is what got laid down. It was unplanned, fun, and real.” The album kept moving forward when Atlanta-based producer Billy Hume (Nas, STS9, Ludacris, Josh Ritter) mixed the tracks shortly after meeting the band at The Festy, near Charlottesville, VA this past October.

Later this spring, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad will release a full electric album, In These Times. The psychedelic roots sound will be more familiar to fans who have gotten to know the band through their concerts and live recordings. Controlled Substance Sound Labs will release Country on January 31, 2012, and In These Times on March 27, 2012.

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