August 2015

It’s not always easy to get to a musical festival the minute the doors open. Between work and friends traveling from different pockets, and especially if alcohol is involved the night (or brunch) before, it gets even harder by the day. When your lineup is as stacked as Outside Lands’ though, you’d be a fool to show up late. Here are five acts that are sure to make the hustle worth it.

1. Speedy Ortiz, Friday 1:30 @ Panhandle 

Aqueous continues to expand their touring region with an extensive fall tour hitting several new markets and festivals across the nation. 
 
August will feature a hometown Canalside gig opening for Umphrey's McGee and the foursomes return to the popular Peach festival in Scranton, PA. September continues festival season with two night stands at both the Night Lights Fall festival and Catskill Chill.
 

Topics

Randall Bramblett has announced the release of a new studio album, Devil Music, due September 18 from New West Records.

American roots music troubadours, Donna the Buffalo and Peter Rowan, are teaming up with Ben Cohen, Co-Founder of Ben Jerry's, for The Stampede: A tour to raise awareness to the inappropriate use of corporate money in politics.

The String Cheese Incident announced their fall headline tour today.  They will play several Incidents beginning with two nights in Minneapolis on October 14.  They will also play Milwaukee, Detroit, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Boston and finally New York where they will play two nights at the Theater at Madison Square Garden.

From Trout Steak Revival’s beginning as an informal jamming unit during treks through the Front Range, this Denver-based roots quintet has evolved into one of Colorado’s most tightly-knit bluegrass bands. Their brand of heartfelt songwriting blends dynamic musicianship with intricately woven harmonies, all tied together with the unmistakable sound of their years of friendship.