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.

The Ramble Festival is set to return for its third year, bringing an extraordinary lineup of artists and a vibrant community to Camp Ramblewood just outside Darlington, MD. From October 11th to 13th, 2024, festival-goers can expect an unforgettable experience filled with live music, art, and family-friendly activities. The festival is thrilled to announce the full artist lineup, featuring the exciting addition of Andy Frasco & The U.N.

Connecticut's own lespecial is pushing the boundaries of what a three-piece band can achieve, both live and in the studio. Renowned for their genre-defying sound, the multi-instrumentalists are set to release their latest album, “Odd Times,” showcasing their signature blend of “heavy future groove.” This unique mix combines headbanging metal riffs, surgical rhythmic precision, bone-shaking 808s, sub synths, and ethereal vocal stylings, creating a dance floor experience that welcomes moshing, dancing, and hip swaying alike.

Everyone’s favorite sarcastic power trio, lespecial, is thrilled to announce the release of their new mashup EP, SANDWICH CAGE. Known for their genre-defying sound and explosive live performances, the Connecticut-based group is ready to serve up a fresh auditory experience that combines their heavy future groove style with an imaginative blend of iconic tunes.

The legendary Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY hosted two very different, but incredibly talented jam bands on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The Motet, a six-piece funk band from Denver, CO, was in the headliner time slot, with Lespecial, the prog rock power trio from Southern Connecticut as the opener. Both bands brought a lot of fun, jam-rock energy, albeit from very different musical perspectives.

The spooky vibes returned for Day Two at Hulaween in the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park on Friday, October 27, 2023. This day's headliners included three forces to be reckoned with in the jam rock world: The Trey Anastasio Band, Goose, and of course, our Hulaween hosts, The String Cheese Incident. The latter two collaborated for a surprise opening during the String Cheese Incident's second set.

Hulaween, the Halloween-themed festival put on by Jam rockers The String Cheese Incident, is closely approaching. This spooky event takes place from October 26 - 29, 2023 at the Spirit of Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. The lineup is pretty incredible this year, providing a well-balanced mix of jam rock, EDM, and funk, along with a side of hip hop.

The Cannabis Retailers Association of Vermont (CRAV) announced a two-day music festival - Higher Calling, which will be a fundraiser for cannabis businesses in Vermont affected by the devastating flooding on July 10th. The festival will feature both national and local artists over a two day period and will include numerous other activities and entertainment.

Today, CT based power trio lespecial released the music video for their brand new single, “Lungs of the Planet”. The ferocious, distortion-driven track heralds the release of the band’s fourth full-length studio album Odd Times, scheduled for release on September 29th, 2023.

Come jam with us for the inauguration of Cascade Equinox, a brand-new three-day event coming to Central Oregon on September 22 - 24, 2023, held at Deschutes County Fairgrounds.

This enticing first-time festival announcement brings a unique opportunity for the music festival subculture to converge at the nexus of diverse genres, fostering a vibrant celebration within our tight-knit community amidst the beauty of nature.