THURSDAY FEB 23, 2017
Holy Ghost Tent Revival
9 years, 3 genres, and 4 records into it, Holy Ghost Tent Revival’s sound has emerged as something different than anyone might have expected. The music, now filled with 3 and 4-part harmonies reminiscent of the Beatles in one section and Motown in the next. The drums, bass, and keys, now centered on a Stax-like groove, and the 3 electric guitars now tastefully breathe dynamics into each song. All-the-while, the organic horns don’t dominate but compliment, like the old Memphis soul horns or The Band in “The Last Waltz”.
Forming in a dorm room in 2007, the band chose its name after a picture scrolled across a computer screen – just a simple sign with the words “Holy Ghost Tent Revival” written on it. Someone saw the picture, shouted out those words and there was no going back. Birthed of a banjo-driven fireball of ragtime/swing energy, Holy Ghost Tent Revival’s roots were formed by getting people moving on a dance floor. With their latest EP release, Summer Jelly, HGTR proved to be advancing and adding a new depth to their sound, and the fans were digging it.
Now laced with female vocals, 4 part harmonies, synths, and a second trumpet, HGTR is marrying genres in a way that NPR describes as that of a “soul-rock horn band that recalls 60s and 70s classic-rock influences such as The Band and The Flying Burrito Brothers…”. This new sound has inspired amazing acts like Lake Street Dive, Dr. Dog, Shovels and Rope, and Robert Randolph & the Family Band to share their stage with them and in turn has elevated Holy Ghost Tent Revival to a nationally touring, mainstage-ready band.
9 years, 3 genres, and 4 records into it, Holy Ghost Tent Revival’s sound has emerged as something different than anyone might have expected. The music, now filled with 3 and 4-part harmonies reminiscent of the Beatles in one section and Motown in the next. The drums, bass, and keys, now centered on a Stax-like groove, and the 3 electric guitars now tastefully breathe dynamics into each song. All-the-while, the organic horns don’t dominate but compliment, like the old Memphis soul horns or The Band in “The Last Waltz”.
Forming in a dorm room in 2007, the band chose its name after a picture scrolled across a computer screen – just a simple sign with the words “Holy Ghost Tent Revival” written on it. Someone saw the picture, shouted out those words and there was no going back. Birthed of a banjo-driven fireball of ragtime/swing energy, Holy Ghost Tent Revival’s roots were formed by getting people moving on a dance floor. With their latest EP release, Summer Jelly, HGTR proved to be advancing and adding a new depth to their sound, and the fans were digging it.
Now laced with female vocals, 4 part harmonies, synths, and a second trumpet, HGTR is marrying genres in a way that NPR describes as that of a “soul-rock horn band that recalls 60s and 70s classic-rock influences such as The Band and The Flying Burrito Brothers…”. This new sound has inspired amazing acts like Lake Street Dive, Dr. Dog, Shovels and Rope, and Robert Randolph & the Family Band to share their stage with them and in turn has elevated Holy Ghost Tent Revival to a nationally touring, mainstage-ready band.
The Go Rounds
THE GO ROUNDS are bits of all your favorite bands exploded into rock n' roll confetti. Their unique brand of Psychedelic Americana Pop crosses, blends, and deconstructs genres from indie to country to art-rock and baroque folk; creating an accessible and engaging experience that will leave you talking. The Kalamazoo’s quartet’s songs are catchy, twangy, and trippy - led by the spellbinding vocals of lead singer Graham Parsons, which weave through lush sonic textures and the band's intricate, airtight arrangements.
THE BEST OF WHAT'S NEXT: The Go Rounds are bringing a head-clearing common sense to the sometimes senseless head-banging of rock 'n' roll. Or maybe they're here to exterminate cynicism." - PASTE
THE GO ROUNDS are bits of all your favorite bands exploded into rock n' roll confetti. Their unique brand of Psychedelic Americana Pop crosses, blends, and deconstructs genres from indie to country to art-rock and baroque folk; creating an accessible and engaging experience that will leave you talking. The Kalamazoo’s quartet’s songs are catchy, twangy, and trippy - led by the spellbinding vocals of lead singer Graham Parsons, which weave through lush sonic textures and the band's intricate, airtight arrangements.
THE BEST OF WHAT'S NEXT: The Go Rounds are bringing a head-clearing common sense to the sometimes senseless head-banging of rock 'n' roll. Or maybe they're here to exterminate cynicism." - PASTE
Slow Parade
Slow Parade is a Cosmic American musical collective based in Atlanta GA, headed up by tune smith Matthew Pendrick. Slow Parade melts the song-forward writing sensibilities of a century of roots music to a sonic pallet which splatters reverb drenched feedback over cowboy chords like a cool blade through hot mud. Their second LP 'Hi-Fi LowLife' is a dizzying kaleidoscope of a record, bursting from the speakers with beautiful abandon; a psychedelic wanderlust through the past 100 years of American music
Slow Parade is a Cosmic American musical collective based in Atlanta GA, headed up by tune smith Matthew Pendrick. Slow Parade melts the song-forward writing sensibilities of a century of roots music to a sonic pallet which splatters reverb drenched feedback over cowboy chords like a cool blade through hot mud. Their second LP 'Hi-Fi LowLife' is a dizzying kaleidoscope of a record, bursting from the speakers with beautiful abandon; a psychedelic wanderlust through the past 100 years of American music