5.23.2007

Avett Brothers Climbing Billboard Charts



Just got this in the email. Way to go Avett Brothers!

"We are very, very excited to announce that Emotionalism came in at #134 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #13 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.

We can't thank everyone enough who bought copies of Emotionalism, came out to shows and who have spread the word for us. Without you, there is no way we could have reached this goal. We thank you all for supporting us so far and hope you'll stick with us. This record is really special to us. Please continue to tell your friends, family and anyone else you know about it. We'd love to keep up this momentum and get this album out to as many people as possible."


THANKS!

The Avett Brothers

Listen to some tracks and purchase Emotionalism Here >>>

5.22.2007

Flaming Lips to Headline Monolith Fesitval


Today, the MONOLITH FESTIVAL Presented by Esurance makes its initial line-up announcement. Confirmed to rock the MONOLITH FESTIVAL on September 14th and 15th are The Flaming Lips, CAKE, The Decemberists, Kings of Leon, Spoon, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Ghostland Observatory, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Juliette and the Licks, Flosstradamus, Kid Sister, Cloud Cult, Earl Greyhound, Das EFX, The Broken West, Yacht, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Bob Log III, Lords of the Underground, Mobius Band, Ra Ra Riot, Minus Story, Otis Gibbs and many others still to be announced.

MONOLITH marks the first ever multi-day, multi-stage festival at Colorado’s world-renowned Red Rocks Amphitheatre. A must-visit destination for any music fan, MONOLITH offers up the perfect excuse to finally visit the legendary outdoor venue. Hosting 50+ bands on 5 stages, and surrounded by breathtaking natural rock formations and premium facility amenities, MONOLITH promises an exceptional and intimate (only 9000 tickets will be sold!) festival experience sure to go down in rock history.

MONOLITH FESTIVAL Presented by Esurance

Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15
Red Rocks Amphitheatre / www.redrocksonline.com

Ticket Prices: Single Day $42.50 / Two-Day Pass $79.50
VIP Gold Pass $175 (In very limited quantity. Includes reserved soundboard seating VIP parking, and other perks.)

Tickets on sale on Saturday, June 2nd at 10 am MST at all Ticketmaster outlets and at www.ticketmaster.com

For additional information visit www.monolithfestival.com

5.09.2007

Jam Cruise 6 Sets Sail January 2008


Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – Today, Jam Cruise 6 confirms trip dates and makes its line-up announcement. This year’s annual floating festival will leave Ft. Lauderdale on January 4, 2008 for a 5 day / 5 night music and travel adventure. With over 20 bands and 2000 passengers aboard the MSC Lirica, the luxury cruise liner will make stops in Roatan, Honduras and Costa Maya, Mexico.

So far, Jam Cruise 6 has confirmed accomplished guitarist Warren Haynes, conscious hip hop innovators Michael Franti & Spearhead, New Orleans funk legends funky METERS featuring Art Neville, George Porter, Russell Batiste & Ian Neville, progressive bluegrass band Yonder Mountain String Band, new-funk favorites Galactic, Grateful Dead re-creators Dark Star Orchestra, jazz organ trio Soulive, reggae architects Toots & the Maytals, soul sister Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Everyone Orchestra conducted by Matt Butler featuring Jon Fishman, Steve Kimock & Jeff Coffin, high energy jammers Perpetual Groove, B-3 organ-fueled blues-rock quartet Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, electronic loungers Lotus, west coast Rockers New Monsoon, the West African skewed Toubab Krewe, the inspired Colorado outfit The Motet, the thumping soundscapes of DJ Harry, special guest Karl Denson, and many others still to be announced.

More cabins than ever have been pre-booked! Jam Cruise 6 reservations open to the public on June 4, 2007 at www.jamcruise.com.

Since its first journey in 2003, Jam Cruise has revolutionized the music festival experience by blending the community, spontaneity and good times of a music festival with the convenience, luxury, and adventure of cruise travel. Jam Cruise’s unique story has been featured in a diverse list of media outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, HARP, Gourmet Magazine, Outside Magazine, Travel and Leisure, and many others.