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Hedgpeth Festival
Hedgpeth was an alternative/ indie music festival held in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, on July 28/29, 2006. The event is named for one of its organizers, Jeff Hedgpeth. The festival was held at Shadow Hill Ranch. Acts The groups that performed at Hedgpeth 2006 were as follows: * Primus * The Flaming Lips * Kings of Leon * Rusted Root * Peeping Tom featuring Mike Patton * Hot Hot Heat * They Might Be Giants * Blue October * Minus the Bear * Slightly Stoopid * Rock Kills Kid * Jackopierce * Rocco DeLuca and the Burden * Living Things * Los Amigos Invisibles * Copeland * Anberlin * The Go! Team * The Whigs * Phantom Planet * Murder by Death * The Black Angels * Luna Halo * Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers * Bottle of Justus * June * Trampled by Turtles * Pomeroy * Domestic Problems * Sunday Runners * Devotchka * Red Letter Agent * Aberdeen City * The Apparitions * Cloud Cult * Hello Dave * The Dog and Everything * Ludo Ludo (; ) is a strategy board game for two t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Rock
Alternative rock, or alt-rock, is a category of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1970s and became widely popular in the 1990s. "Alternative" refers to the genre's distinction from Popular culture, mainstream or commercial rock or pop music. The term's original meaning was broader, referring to musicians influenced by the musical style or independent, DIY ethic, DIY ethos of late-1970s punk rock.di Perna, Alan. "Brave Noise—The History of Alternative Rock Guitar". ''Guitar World''. December 1995. Traditionally, alternative rock varied in terms of its sound, social context, and regional roots. Throughout the 1980s, magazines and zines, college radio airplay, and word of mouth had increased the prominence and highlighted the diversity of alternative rock's distinct styles (and music scenes), such as noise pop, indie rock, grunge, and shoegaze. In September 1988, Billboard (magazine), ''Billboard'' introduced "alternative" into their charting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rocco DeLuca And The Burden
Rocco or Rocko is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: First name * Rocco Baldelli (born 1981), American Major League Baseball player and manager of the Minnesota Twins * Rocco Botte (born 1983), American actor and filmmaker * Rocco Buttiglione (born 1948), Italian politician * Rocco Chinnici (1925-1983), Italian magistrate killed by the Mafia * Rocco "Rocky" Colavito (born 1933), American retired Major League Baseball player * Rocco DiSpirito (born 1966), American celebrity chef and reality show actor * Rocco Fischetti (1903-1964), American mobster * Sir Rocco Forte (born 1945), British businessman * Rocco Granata (born 16 August 1938), Italian-Belgian singer, songwriter, and accordionist * Rocco Grimaldi (born 8 February 1993), American ice hockey player * Rocco Landesman (born 1947), Broadway producer * Rocco Marchegiano (1923-1969), better known as Rocky Marciano, American heavyweight boxer * Rocco Mediate (born 1962), American golfer * Rocco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pomeroy (band)
Pomeroy may refer to: Places United Kingdom * Pomeroy, County Tyrone, a village, civil parish and town land in Northern Ireland * Pomeroy, Derbyshire, a place in Derbyshire, England * Berry Pomeroy, a village and civil parish in the South Hams district of Devon, England United States * Pomeroy, Iowa * Pomeroy, Ohio * Pomeroy, Pennsylvania * Pomeroy, Washington South Africa * Pomeroy, KwaZulu-Natal People * see Pomeroy (surname) * Pomeroy Parker (1874–1946), private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery * Pomeroy Tucker (1802–1870), journalist and New York politician Characters * Craig Pomeroy, character from the TV series ''Baywatch'' * Gina Pomeroy, character from the TV series ''Baywatch'' * Karen Pomeroy, played by Drew Barrymore, in the 2001 movie ''Donnie Darko'' Rail * Pomeroy and Newark Railroad, a predecessor of the Pennsylvania Railroad in the U.S. states of Delaware ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June (Illinois Band)
June was an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois. History The band formed in 2002 under the name Drive Like June for the purpose of playing local shows in Chicago, and they later changed their name to June for legal reasons and self-released a demo EP in 2004. They embarked on a tour of the Southern US states in July and August 2004. Their self-titled EP was made available for streaming through their website on July 28, 2004. They signed to Victory Records in October 2004. In 2005, Victory Records released '' If You Speak Any Faster'' with hit single "Patrick" in August of that year and touring widely across the United States. The group's second album for Victory was released on August 7, 2007, entitled '' Make It Blur''. On February 3, 2008, June went on an indefinite hiatus. They explained that "we just all feel we need to change something." The band's last show was on April 12, 2008 at Metro Chicago with Powerspace and Halos. Members *Tim Brennan - vocals, guitar *AJ Brow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Kellogg And The Sixers
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers were an American rock band formed in Western Massachusetts in 2003. The band features lead singer and founding member Stephen Kellogg (born November 28, 1976) piano and bass player Kit Karlson (born September 22, 1976), drummer Brian "Boots" Factor (born August 14, 1979), and electric guitar/pedal steel player Sam Getz (born October 17, 1983). Chip Johnson (born February 10, 1983) joined Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers on bass in 2011. General information They have recorded albums for Universal Records, Everfine Records (a subsidiary of Atlantic Records) and Vanguard Records. Their album ''Glassjaw Boxer'', recorded for Everfine Records, was named one of the top five albums of 2007 by ''USA Today'' critic Brian Mansfield. Their release ''The Bear'', Vanguard Records, was voted "Best of 2009" by No Depression and JamBase. Their single "Shady Esperanto & The Young Hearts" cracked the Billboard Top 20 for AAA. They were named 2009 Entertainers of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luna Halo
Luna Halo was a rock band formed in 1999 by Nathan Barlowe and Jonny MacIntosh, as a replacement for their former band, Reality Check, which was known for its hip-hop and rock blend, its dancers, and its trumpet player. Musical career History In 2000, Luna Halo was fronted by former Reality Check front man Nathan Barlowe and released their debut CD ''Shimmer'' on Christian music label Sparrow Records. Even though ''Shimmer'' was praised by critics and they booked many church gigs, Luna Halo left Sparrow Records and the Christian music industry before recording their next album due to creative differences. Macintosh was a worship leader at his father's megachurch Horizon Christian Fellowship in San Diego, California. The final version of Luna Halo contained different members from earlier versions, and although several of the band members claim to be Christians, they say they left the "Christian band" moniker behind. Within two years, the band lineup had changed leaving Barlow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Black Angels (band)
The Black Angels are an American psychedelic rock band from Austin, Texas.Hannah LevinReview of ''Passover'' '' The Stranger'', Apr 13 – Apr 19, 2006. Accessed 7 October 2006. Formed in May 2004, they took their name from the Velvet Underground's "The Black Angel's Death Song." They have released six studio albums and one compilation album. History Early Years (2004–2005) In 2005, the Black Angels were featured on a dual-disc compilation album of psychedelic music called ''Psychedelica Vol. 1'' from Northern Star Records. This, along with the growing popularity of their MySpace page, gave the band a jump in popularity in the underground scene. ''Passover'' and ''Directions to See a Ghost'' (2006–2009) The group's debut LP, ''Passover,'' released in 2006, was generally well received in the underground independent rock community and was noted for its dark tones and lyrical content. A review of ''Passover'' described them as "Walking in the shadows cast by Spiritualized ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantom Planet
Phantom Planet is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1994. The band consists of Alex Greenwald (vocals, rhythm guitar), Darren Robinson (lead guitar), Sam Farrar (bass guitar) and Jeff Conrad (drums). The band is best known for its track "California", which became the theme song for the TV series ''The O.C.''. The band featured actor Jason Schwartzman on drums until 2003. On November 25, 2008, the band announced in a blog entry on their website that they are going on "hiatus, and will not be playing any more live shows or making any new records, indefinitely." They played their last pre-hiatus show on December 12, 2008, in Los Angeles. The band reunited in 2019, announcing that their hiatus was over. History Early years (1994–1998) Phantom Planet was named in 1994 after a 1961 B-movie called ''The Phantom Planet''. They played their first show in 1994 at The Troubadour in Hollywood, California. Most of their friends could not attend because they were still in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Whigs (band)
The Whigs are an American garage rock band from Athens, Georgia, consisting of lead singer and guitarist Parker Gispert, drummer Julian Dorio and bassist Timothy Deaux. Biography Formed in Athens, Georgia in 2002, The Whigs have released five studio albums and have toured the world with acts such as Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Drive By Truckers, Hold Steady, Band of Skulls, Dead Confederate, and Wax Fang. They have become Late Night television regulars, having appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno twice, the Late Show with David Letterman four times, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! twice. Early days (2002-2004) The band was formed in 2002 by Parker Gispert, Julian Dorio, and original bass player Hank Sullivant. Gispert and Dorio both attended The Westminster Schools in Atlanta together, but didn't start playing together until they were both at the University of Georgia in Athens. Aft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Go! Team
The Go! Team are an English six-piece band from Brighton, England. The band initially began as a solo project conceived by Ian Parton; however, after the unexpected success of The Go! Team's debut album, '' Thunder, Lightning, Strike'', Parton recruited band members to play for live performances and subsequent albums. Musically, the band combines indie rock and garage rock with a mixture of funk and Bollywood soundtracks, double Dutch chants, old school hip hop and distorted guitars. Their songs are a mix of live instrumentation and samples from various sources. The band's vocals also vary between performances: while live vocals are handled mostly by lead vocalist Ninja, vocals on record also feature sampled and guest voices. History 2000–2004: Origins The Go! Team began as a solo project conceived by documentary film director Ian Parton, who wanted to create music incorporating Sonic Youth-style guitars, double Dutch chants, Bollywood soundtracks, old school hip hop an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anberlin
Anberlin is an American alternative rock band formed in Winter Haven, Florida in 2002. Since the beginning of 2007, the band consists of lead vocalist Stephen Christian, guitarists Joseph Milligan and Christian McAlhaney, bassist Deon Rexroat, and drummer Nathan Young. Members of Anberlin originally formed a band under the name SaGoh 24/7 in 1998, releasing two studio albums before disbanding, with the members having a change in musical direction and name. Anberlin was formed in 2002; within a year of forming, they had signed with semi-independent record label Tooth & Nail Records and released their debut album, ''Blueprints for the Black Market''. In 2005, the band released their second album, ''Never Take Friendship Personal''. The band's third album, ''Cities'', was released in 2007, and became their first album to reach the top 20 of the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 34,000 copies in its debut week. Anberlin signed with major label Universal Republic in 2007 and in 2008 release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
