December 2024

Topping off a year of high profile festival plays, coast-to-coast tours, and the launch of a new on-demand platform, future funk all-stars Lettuce have released a new digital single entitled “Star Children" hot off the heels of last month's relaese of the James Brown-inspired "Monorail 3000." Originally released on the Japanese CD version of 2008’s Rage but never available on vinyl or digital platforms until now, “Star Children” finds the sextet paying homage to the late P-Funk keyboardist and Wizard of Wu himself, Bernie Worrell.

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This December, Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with creativity, community, and unforgettable experiences. From immersive quests and hands-on maker stations to electrifying live shows and themed holiday celebrations, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re embarking on a quest to find lost mittens, dancing the night away under glittering lights, or toasting to the New Year with flair, Convergence Station is the place to be.

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On November 18, 2024, the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks, California, was transformed into a sonic playground as the members of BEAT reunited for a spellbinding concert. In a bold move, bassist Tony Levin and guitarist/singer Adrian Belew decided to revisit the classic King Crimson albums from the 1980s, and the result was nothing short of breathtaking.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, December 7, while parked at the Collegian Hotel & Suites in Syracuse, New York, the touring van belonging to genre-bending trio lespecial was broken into. The incident resulted in the loss of three of bassist Luke Bemand’s instruments, including two irreplaceable custom-made bass guitars, as well as two Swiss Army roller suitcases filled with clothing.

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Orange Blossom Revue celebrated its milestone 10th anniversary this past weekend with an unforgettable festival that drew thousands to the scenic Lake Wailes Park in central Florida. The two-day celebration of music, community, and culture reaffirmed its status as one of the Sunshine State’s most highly anticipated and fastest-growing events of the year.