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Wall Street Journal Speakeasy Premieres BTS Video Of G. Love And Special Sauce Featuring Lucinda Williams Recording “New York City” || Preorder For New Album Love Saves The Day Launches Sept. 10

WALL STREET JOURNAL SPEAKEASY PREMIERE'S BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO OF G. LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE FEATURING LUCINDA WILLIAMS RECORDING “NEW YORK CITY” PREORDER FOR NEW ALBUM LOVE SAVES THE DAY, INCLUDING THE TRACK “NEW YORK CITY”, LAUNCHES TOMORROW

Check in today, Thursday, September 10th, to the Wall Street Journal Speakeasy for the exclusive video premiere of “New York City“ performed by G. Love and Special Sauceand Lucinda Williams. The video features behind-the-scenes studio footage of G. Love and Lucinda coming together to collaborate on the Lead Belly blues classic. "New York City" will appear on G. Love and Special Sauce’s forthcoming full-length album release Love Saves The Day and will be available for pre-order from Pledge Music, iTunes and Amazon starting tomorrow, Friday, September 10th. The band is currently on the road and will be announcing winter 2016 tour dates soon. Current tour dates can be found below. “The band and I have been long-time fans of Lucinda’s and had been looking for an opportunity to work with her,” G. Love tells the Wall Street Journal. Because Williams had recently contributed to a Lead Belly tribute, “we thought it would be a good time to reach out and see if she would join us.” Love Saves The Day will be released from Brushfire Records on October 30th. The album features guest artists Lucinda Williams, Citizen Cope, Ozomatli, DavidHildago of Los Lobos, and more. Engineered and produced by Robert Carranza (Jack Johnson, Beastie Boys, Mars Volta), Love Saves The Day celebrates the down and dirty, raucously ragged, and vibrantly unruly spirit of the band that pioneered ‘hip-hop blues.’ Love Saves The Day will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow, Friday, September 11th on iTunes, Amazon, G. Love and Special Sauce's website philadelphonic.com, and Pledge Music. For more information: G. Love and Special Sauce Website: http://philadelphonic.com/ G. Love and Special Sauce Facebook: /glovespecialsauce G. Love and Special Sauce Twitter: @glove G. Love and Special Sauce Instagram: phillyglove For media information including hi-res photos and album art for Love Saves The Day, visit - http://www.masonjarmedia.com/glovespecialsauce 2015 Fall Tour Dates for G. Love and Special Sauce 9/18/15 - Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA 9/19/15 - Cargo - Reno, NV 9/25/15 - Power Plant Live - Baltimore, MD 10/3/15 - Cocoa Oktoberfest - Cocoa, FL 10/4/15 - Chili Vibrations World Music Festival - Panama City Beach, FL 10/6/15 - Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA 10/8/15 - WorkPlay Theatre - Birmingham, AL 10/10/15 - Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, GA 12/15/15 - Closer to the Sun - Solo Set - Puerto Morelos, Mexico For media requests, contact Crissa Requate ([email protected]) at Mason Jar Media (828-37-6002)

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NYC HEAVY-INSTRUMENTAL QUARTET TAUK RELEASE NEW LIVE DUAL-DISC, HEADROOM, TODAY ON 1320 RECORDS

"TAUK has captured the attention of music fanatics around the country in a remarkably short amount of time with their explosive sound. [The new album] HEADROOM reflects a band that’s completely dialed in on-stage and showcases four supremely talented young musicians who, combined, are much greater than the sum of their parts. TAUK is definitely a band to keep your ears on.” - Ari Fink, Sirius XM Jam On "On HEADROOM, TAUK shows off the adventurous spirit that makes their live shows can't miss musical experiences.” - Scott Bernstein, JamBase “TAUK is easily able to morph in and out of layers of melodic rock, fusion, funk, prog-rock, hip hop and jazz in ways that always seem to keep the listener heedful of the next twist or turn on [HEADROOM]… Pure and simple, TAUK BRINGS IT with (Head)room to spare.” - Dave Melamed, Live For Live Music

Today, September, 4th, heavy instrumental rock-fusion quartet TAUKreleased HEADROOM on STS9's 1320 Records. The double-disc live release is receiving an avalanche of complimentary reviews and serves to propel the band into an ambitious fall tour criss-crossing the country for 30 shows in just two-months. A full list of tour dates is below. HEADROOM features 16 hard-hitting technically inspired instrumental tracks including cerebral covers of Nirvana’s classic “In Bloom” and "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" - the "Kill Bill theme song" - featuring special guests, The Shady Horns. The album contains hand selected performances recorded at venues across the country earlier this year. TAUK Fall Tour Dates 2015 09-05 Norridgewock, ME - Great North Music & Arts Festival 09-08 Syracuse, NY - Funk-N-Waffles 09-09 Rochester, NY - Montage Music Festival 09-10 Saratoga Springs, NY - Putnam Den 09-11 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl 09-12 Peekskill, NY - Paramount Hudson Valley 09-19 Bristol, TN - Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 09-20 Bristol, TN - Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 09-22 Blacksburg, VA - The Sycamore Deli 09-24 Ferguson, NC - MANTRABASH 09-25 Thornville, OH - Resonance Arts & Music Festival 09-26 Thornville, OH - Resonance Arts & Music Festival 10-01 Morgantown, WV - 123 Pleasant Street 10-02 Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater 10-03 Darlington, MD - Luna Light Music Festival 10-04 Darlington, MD - Luna Light Music Festival 10-06 Lansing, MI - The Loft 10-07 Grand Rapids, MI - The Stache 10-08 Chicago, IL - 1st Ward @ Chop Shop 10-09 Milwaukee, WI - Miramar Theater 10-10 Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze 10-11 Omaha, NE - Reverb Lounge 10-15 Aspen, Co - Belly Up Aspen 10-16 Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom 10-17 Boulder, CO - Fox Theater 10-20 Taos, NM - KTAOS Solar Center 10-22 Rockdale, TX - Art Outside 10-23 San Antonio, TX - Sam's Burger Joint 10-25 Baton Rouge, LA - Varsity Theatre 10-27 Starkville, MS - Rick's Cafe 10-28 Oxford, MS - Proud Larry's 10-31 Birmingham, AL - Zydeco TAUK Website: http://taukband.com/ TAUK Facebook: /TAUKband TAUK Twitter: @TAUKband TAUK Instagram: @TAUKband

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To request a copy of HEADROOM, or to schedule an interview with TAUK, please contact Crissa Requate ([email protected]) at Mason Jar Media.

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NYC HEAVY-INSTRUMENTAL QUARTET TAUK RELEASE NEW LIVE DUAL-DISC, HEADROOM, TODAY ON 1320 RECORDS

"TAUK has captured the attention of music fanatics around the country in a remarkably short amount of time with their explosive sound. [The new album] HEADROOM reflects a band that’s completely dialed in on-stage and showcases four supremely talented young musicians who, combined, are much greater than the sum of their parts. TAUK is definitely a band to keep your ears on.” - Ari Fink, Sirius XM Jam On "On HEADROOM, TAUK shows off the adventurous spirit that makes their live shows can't miss musical experiences.” - Scott Bernstein, JamBase “TAUK is easily able to morph in and out of layers of melodic rock, fusion, funk, prog-rock, hip hop and jazz in ways that always seem to keep the listener heedful of the next twist or turn on [HEADROOM]… Pure and simple, TAUK BRINGS IT with (Head)room to spare.” - Dave Melamed, Live For Live Music

Today, September, 4th, heavy instrumental rock-fusion quartet TAUKreleased HEADROOM on STS9's 1320 Records. The double-disc live release is receiving an avalanche of complimentary reviews and serves to propel the band into an ambitious fall tour criss-crossing the country for 30 shows in just two-months. A full list of tour dates is below. HEADROOM features 16 hard-hitting technically inspired instrumental tracks including cerebral covers of Nirvana’s classic “In Bloom” and "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" - the "Kill Bill theme song" - featuring special guests, The Shady Horns. The album contains hand selected performances recorded at venues across the country earlier this year. TAUK Fall Tour Dates 2015 09-05 Norridgewock, ME - Great North Music & Arts Festival 09-08 Syracuse, NY - Funk-N-Waffles 09-09 Rochester, NY - Montage Music Festival 09-10 Saratoga Springs, NY - Putnam Den 09-11 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl 09-12 Peekskill, NY - Paramount Hudson Valley 09-19 Bristol, TN - Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 09-20 Bristol, TN - Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 09-22 Blacksburg, VA - The Sycamore Deli 09-24 Ferguson, NC - MANTRABASH 09-25 Thornville, OH - Resonance Arts & Music Festival 09-26 Thornville, OH - Resonance Arts & Music Festival 10-01 Morgantown, WV - 123 Pleasant Street 10-02 Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater 10-03 Darlington, MD - Luna Light Music Festival 10-04 Darlington, MD - Luna Light Music Festival 10-06 Lansing, MI - The Loft 10-07 Grand Rapids, MI - The Stache 10-08 Chicago, IL - 1st Ward @ Chop Shop 10-09 Milwaukee, WI - Miramar Theater 10-10 Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze 10-11 Omaha, NE - Reverb Lounge 10-15 Aspen, Co - Belly Up Aspen 10-16 Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom 10-17 Boulder, CO - Fox Theater 10-20 Taos, NM - KTAOS Solar Center 10-22 Rockdale, TX - Art Outside 10-23 San Antonio, TX - Sam's Burger Joint 10-25 Baton Rouge, LA - Varsity Theatre 10-27 Starkville, MS - Rick's Cafe 10-28 Oxford, MS - Proud Larry's 10-31 Birmingham, AL - Zydeco TAUK Website: http://taukband.com/ TAUK Facebook: /TAUKband TAUK Twitter: @TAUKband TAUK Instagram: @TAUKband

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To request a copy of HEADROOM, or to schedule an interview with TAUK, please contact Crissa Requate ([email protected]) at Mason Jar Media.

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NYC HEAVY-INSTRUMENTAL QUARTET TAUK RELEASE NEW LIVE DUAL-DISC, HEADROOM, TODAY ON 1320 RECORDS

"TAUK has captured the attention of music fanatics around the country in a remarkably short amount of time with their explosive sound. [The new album] HEADROOM reflects a band that’s completely dialed in on-stage and showcases four supremely talented young musicians who, combined, are much greater than the sum of their parts. TAUK is definitely a band to keep your ears on.” - Ari Fink, Sirius XM Jam On "On HEADROOM, TAUK shows off the adventurous spirit that makes their live shows can't miss musical experiences.” - Scott Bernstein, JamBase “TAUK is easily able to morph in and out of layers of melodic rock, fusion, funk, prog-rock, hip hop and jazz in ways that always seem to keep the listener heedful of the next twist or turn on [HEADROOM]… Pure and simple, TAUK BRINGS IT with (Head)room to spare.” - Dave Melamed, Live For Live Music

Today, September, 4th, heavy instrumental rock-fusion quartet TAUKreleased HEADROOM on STS9's 1320 Records. The double-disc live release is receiving an avalanche of complimentary reviews and serves to propel the band into an ambitious fall tour criss-crossing the country for 30 shows in just two-months. A full list of tour dates is below. HEADROOM features 16 hard-hitting technically inspired instrumental tracks including cerebral covers of Nirvana’s classic “In Bloom” and "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" - the "Kill Bill theme song" - featuring special guests, The Shady Horns. The album contains hand selected performances recorded at venues across the country earlier this year. TAUK Fall Tour Dates 2015 09-05 Norridgewock, ME - Great North Music & Arts Festival 09-08 Syracuse, NY - Funk-N-Waffles 09-09 Rochester, NY - Montage Music Festival 09-10 Saratoga Springs, NY - Putnam Den 09-11 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl 09-12 Peekskill, NY - Paramount Hudson Valley 09-19 Bristol, TN - Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 09-20 Bristol, TN - Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 09-22 Blacksburg, VA - The Sycamore Deli 09-24 Ferguson, NC - MANTRABASH 09-25 Thornville, OH - Resonance Arts & Music Festival 09-26 Thornville, OH - Resonance Arts & Music Festival 10-01 Morgantown, WV - 123 Pleasant Street 10-02 Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater 10-03 Darlington, MD - Luna Light Music Festival 10-04 Darlington, MD - Luna Light Music Festival 10-06 Lansing, MI - The Loft 10-07 Grand Rapids, MI - The Stache 10-08 Chicago, IL - 1st Ward @ Chop Shop 10-09 Milwaukee, WI - Miramar Theater 10-10 Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze 10-11 Omaha, NE - Reverb Lounge 10-15 Aspen, Co - Belly Up Aspen 10-16 Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom 10-17 Boulder, CO - Fox Theater 10-20 Taos, NM - KTAOS Solar Center 10-22 Rockdale, TX - Art Outside 10-23 San Antonio, TX - Sam's Burger Joint 10-25 Baton Rouge, LA - Varsity Theatre 10-27 Starkville, MS - Rick's Cafe 10-28 Oxford, MS - Proud Larry's 10-31 Birmingham, AL - Zydeco TAUK Website: http://taukband.com/ TAUK Facebook: /TAUKband TAUK Twitter: @TAUKband TAUK Instagram: @TAUKband

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To request a copy of HEADROOM, or to schedule an interview with TAUK, please contact Crissa Requate ([email protected]) at Mason Jar Media.

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Jambase Premieres TAUK Cover Of Nirvana's "In Bloom" From Upcoming September 4th Release, Headroom

Check in today, Wednesday, September 2nd, to Jambase.com for the exclusive first listen of "In Bloom/ Never Remember" from instrumental rock-fusion quartet, TAUK. The hard-hitting Nirvana cover will appear on the band's forthcoming live album dual-disc release, HEADROOM. "In Bloom/ Never Remember" showcases TAUK's ability to seamlessly blend a mix of genres that includes rock, Jazz, fusion, funk, jam and hip hop. The song opens with a cerebral cover of "In Bloom", leads into a technically driven jam, segues into a cover of "Never Remember" by Kneebody, and finally morphs back into the original theme.  HEADROOM will be officially released from STS9's 1320 Records and available on all major digital retailer platforms on September 4th. A pre-sale of the album, hosted by 1320Records.com, starts tomorrow, Thursday, September 3rd. TAUK Website: http://taukband.com/ TAUK Facebook: @TAUKband TAUK Twitter: @TAUKband TAUK Instagram: taukband

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SiriusXM To Premiere Two New Tracks From Unreleased Tauk Album This Weekend

New Album HEADROOM To Be Released From 1320 Records On September 4

This Saturday, August 29th, SiriusXM Jam On's Ari Fink will debut two new songs from HEADROOM, the forthcoming live album release from instrumental rock-fusion onslaught TAUK. Tune in between 1 PM - 6 PM ET to hear the exclusive premieres of "Sweet Revenge" and "Battle Without Honor or Humanity” from the upcoming dual-disc live album. HEADROOM will be officially released on September 4th from STS9's 1320 Records. 

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G. Love And Special Sauce To Release New Album, Love Saves The Day (Oct. 30th) | Lucinda Williams, Citizen Cope, David Hildago, & More Join G. Love And Special Sauce On Return To “Trashcan Blues”

G. Love and Special Sauce have announced the release date for Love Saves The Dayfrom Brushfire Records on October 30, 2015. The album returns to the classic ‘hip-hop blues’ sound first pioneered by the trio in the early 90s and features a bevy of guest artists including Lucinda Williams, Citizen Cope, David Hildago of Los Lobos, Ozomatli, DJ Logic, Money Mark, Zach Gill and Adam Topol. Love Saves The Day features the down and dirty “trashcan blues” sound of G. Love and his long-term Special Sauce rhythm section – upright bassist James “Jimi Jazz” Prescottand drummer Jeffrey “The Houseman” Clemens. Engineer and producer Robert Carranza (Jack Johnson, Beastie Boys, Mars Volta) recorded the group live with few edits to capture the raw and unfiltered electricity of the tracks. “The music,” G. Love enthuses, “jumped off the tape.” For his 10th studio full-length, G. Love invited friends new and old to accompany him on creating a spirited groove-centric release. On the album’s opening self-titled track, David Hidalgo’s wicked guitar licks offer a nod to the blues-inspired bands of the ‘60s and early ‘70s. Hidalgo also contributes to two other songs - the lyrically charged “That Girl” and sharp-tongued “Dis Song”. Celebrated singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams joins G. Love on the delightfully unruly rendition of the old Leadbelly tune “New York City.” On the mesmerizing “Muse,” which arose from an all-night writing session with pal Citizen Cope, G. Love’s sinewy slide guitar drives the tune’s southern rock/hip-hop hybrid groove while Ozomatli contributes escalating brass embellishment. The L.A. group also lend energetic horn work to “Let’s Have A Good Time,” a super funky jam that could have easily been a lost James Brown gem. A self-described road dog, G. Love and Special Sauce are currently on tour throughout the fall (a full list of performances are below). Dates for a winter/spring 2016 tour in support of Love Saves The Day will be announced soon. For more information on G. Love and Special Sauce, visit - http://philadelphonic.com/ For media information including hi-res photos and album art for Love Saves The Day, visit - http://www.masonjarmedia.com/glovespecialsauce 2015 Fall Tour Dates for G. Love and Special Sauce 9/3/15 - The Blind Tiger - Greensboro, NC 9/4/15 - The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC 9/5/15 - American Music Festival - Virginia Beach, VA 9/6/15 - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - Wilmington, NC 9/18/15 - Uptown Theatre Napa - Napa, CA 9/19/15 - Cargo - Reno, NV 9/25/15 - Power Plant Live - Baltimore, MD 10/3/15 - Cocoa Oktoberfest - Cocoa, FL 10/4/15 - Chili Vibrations World Music Festival - Panama City Beach, FL 10/6/15 - Georgia Theatre - Athens, GA 10/8/15 - WorkPlay Theatre - Birmingham, AL 10/10/15 - Cox Capitol Theatre - Macon, GA 12/15/15 - Closer to the Sun - Solo Set - Puerto Morelos, Mexico

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CAS HALEY TO RELEASE MORE MUSIC MORE FAMILY ON JIMMY BUFFETT’S MAILBOAT RECORDS ON NOVEMBER 6th, 2015

Roots-reggae artist Cas Haley is proud to announce the release of his new album More Music More Family on Mailboat Records on November 6th, 2015. The new album celebrates Cas’ return to music after an injury-induced hiatus and explores the importance of family and positivity. Co-produced by Tubby Love and recorded in Kauai, Hawaii, More Music More Family is an entwinement of roots-reggae, soul, pop-rhythms, and a generous helping of Hawaiian tranquility.   Occasionally, blessings come disguised as roadblocks. While skiing last year, Cas suffered from a fall that hampered his ability sing. He endured over eight months of physical therapy treatments to regain the use of his voice. During this time, Haley’s reflections on what the injury meant to the future of his career and family was channeled into an album’s worth of material - the concept for More Music More Family was born.   Cas opens the album with a positive tone as he croons on the opening title track, “With music as my ride/ And family by my side/ I finally understand/ I’m just a family man.” The soul-tinged and syncopated “Before It’s Too Late” builds a platform from which Haley’s reclaimed vocals soar. The track leads way to a gospel break down in the song’s last minute that raises the energy even higher with its celebratory stomps, claps and huge-hearted magnetism. On the blues-tinged and funky “I Got You” and the danceable, kinetic “Spirit Being” Cas addresses the universality of life lessons with uplifting melodies as well as his signature heartfelt vocal style. “Big Hope,” a track whose reggae-steeped intro gives way to energetic hip-hop beats, features Freewill (Luminaries) and Drew Misik (New Reb). Tropical grooves and dubbed out reverb lay a lighter foundation for heavier subject matter in “Hold Up My Heart” - “Sometimes it’s hard to see/ The lesson in the suffering/ I pray for grace to guide me/ Hold up my heart, hold up my heart.” Conscious vibes singer-songwriter Trevor Hall lends vocal support in the track.   A presale for More Music More Family begins today on iTunes. Fans who preorder the album today will immediately receive a download of the title track.   Now recovered and back into making music, Haley’s new approach to touring incorporates spending time with family even when on the road. A full list of dates for the More Music More Family tour is below.   For more information on Cas Haley, visit - http://www.cashaley.com/   For media information including hi-res images, visit - http://www.masonjarmedia.com/cas-haley   Cas Haley More Music More Family Tour 11/5/15 - Minneapolis, MN - Dakota Jazz Club 11/6/15 - Marshfield, WI - Vox Concert Series 11/8/15 - Madison, WI - High Noon Saloon 11/10/15 - Evanston, IL - SPACE 11/11/15 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern 11/12/15 - Ferndale, MI - The Magic Bag 11/13/15 - Columbus, OH - Rumba Cafe 11/14/15 - St. Louis, MO - The Firebird 12/2/15 - New Orleans, LA - Howlin’ Wolf 12/3/15 - Little Rock, AR - Stickyz Rock n Roll Chicken Shack 12/5/15 - Atlanta, GA - Vinyl At Center Stage 12/7/15 - Carrboro, NC- Cat’s Cradle Back Room 12/8/15 - Vienna, VA - Jammin’ Java 12/10/15 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live 12/11/15 - New York, NY - Rockwood Music Hall 12/12/15 - Richmond, VA - The Canal Club 12/14/15 - Nashville, TN - City Winery 12/16/15 - Conroe, TX - Dosey Doe 12/17/15 - Dallas, TX - The Kessler 12/18/15 - San Antonio, TX - Sam’s Burger Joint Music Hall 12/19/15 - Austin, TX - Stubb’s BBQ 1/14/15 - Kansas City, KS - Knuckleheads 1/15/15 - Denver, CO - Cervantes Other Side 1/16/15 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court 1/19/15 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge 1/22/15 - San Francisco, CA - Hotel Utah 1/23/15 - Los Angeles, CA - The Mint 1/26/15 - Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar

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TAUK TO RELEASE NEW LIVE DUAL-DISC ALBUM, HEADROOM, ON SEPTEMBER 4th THROUGH 1320 RECORDS

Exclusive 24-Hour Pre-Release Hosted By 1320 Records On September 3rd   Live For Live Music Premieres New Track “In The Basement Of The Alamo” Today At 10 AM ET

After a summer of appearances at some of America’s largest music festivals and a recent sold-out performance at Atlanta’s Terminal West, the Oyster Bay, New York quartet TAUK is proud to announce the release of their new dual-disc album, HEADROOM. Known for their explosive live performances, the album showcases tracks from the heavy instrumental rock-fusion onslaught recorded during their 2015 non-stop touring schedule. This fall, TAUK continue their cross-country trek in support of HEADROOM with dates across the US (see below for a full list of performances).   HEADROOM, mixed by Grammy-winning producer Robert Carranza (Mars Volta, Jack Johnson) features 16 hard-hitting technically inspired instrumental tracks including a jam-rendition of Nirvana’s classic “In Bloom”. The album seamlessly blends a mix of transcendent melodic rock, fusion, funk, progressive rock, hip hop and jazz into a two-disc exhibition of hand selected performances recorded at The NorVa (Norfolk, VA), The National (Richmond, VA), The Madison Theater (Covington, KY), The Ritz (Raleigh, NC), Iron Works (Buffalo, NY), The Southern (Charlottesville, VA), AURA Music Festival (Live Oak, FL), and Terminal West (Atlanta, GA).   For HEADROOM, TAUK teamed up with STS9’s self-owned record label 1320 Records. On September 3rd, 2015, the label will offer an exclusive 24-hour pre-release of the album for streaming and for sale via download through their website, 1320records.com. The next day, on September 4th, 2015, the album will be available digitally through TAUK’s online retail stores at taukband.com, the Homegrown Music Network at homegrownmusic.net, and all major online retailers. The album will also be physically available at all TAUK concerts. In celebration of the band’s new relationship with 1320, the label will be offering TAUK’s previous Carranza produced studio releases, Collisions (2014) and Homunculus(2013), for $5 download for two weeks only (8/6 - 8/20). TAUK joins other innovative marquee acts such Bassnectar, Pretty Lights, Big Gigantic, Emancipator, The Glitch Mob in embracing the principles of collaboration, cooperation, and community that 1320 has been working to build.   Live For Live Music will premiere “In The Basement Of The Alamo” today at 10 AM ET. The track was recorded at the NorVa. Stream it now at liveforlivemusic.com.   For more information on TAUK, please visit - http://taukband.com/   To request a digital or physical copy of HEADROOM, or to schedule an interview with the band, contact Crissa Requate ([email protected]) or Shelly Reed ([email protected]) of Mason Jar Media.   TAUK Tour Dates 08-06 Bond, CO - Pardee Palooza 08-08 Thornville, OH - The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival 08-09 Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony Summer Stage 08-13 Scranton, PA - The Peach Music Festival 08-15 Spencer, IN - Hyperion Music Festival 08-21 Bartow, WV - Camp Barefoot Music Festival 08-22 Philadelphia, PA - A Midsummer Night’s Dream @ One Art 09-03 Providence, RI - The Spot Underground 09-05 Norridgewock, ME - Great North Music & Arts Festival 09-08 Syracuse, NY - Funk-N-Waffles 09-09 Rochester, NY - Montage Music Festival 09-10 Saratoga Springs, NY - Putnam Den 09-11 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl 09-12 Peekskill, NY - Paramount Hudson Valley 09-19 Bristol, TN - Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 09-22 Blacksburg, VA - The Sycamore Deli 09-24 Ferguson, NC - MANTRABASH 09-25 Thornville, OH - Resonance Arts & Music Festival 09-27 Guthrie, OK - TALOA Music Festival 10-01 Morgantown, WV - 123 Pleasant Street 10-02 Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater 10-03 Darlington, MD - Luna Light Music Festival 10-06 Lansing, MI - The Loft 10-07 Grand Rapids, MI - The Stache 10-08 Chicago, IL - 1st Ward @ Chop Shop 10-09 Milwaukee, WI - Miramar Theater 10-16 Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom 10-17 Boulder, CO - Fox Theater 10-22 Rockdale, TX - Art Outside

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#Repost @misscrissa ・・・ Inside the barn at #WayHome - originally built in the 1920's it was recently restored by Mennonites. The cube #art instillation is a projection screen. #craftmanship #findyourwayhome #barn

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Yo Mamas Big Fat Booty is currently #3 on the Jambands.com chart!

Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band

Funk Life is currently #3 at Jambands.com radio chart. Click here for details!

For more information, visit - http://www.masonjarmedia.com/ymbfbb

2015 FUNK LIFE TOUR DATES

July 17 - Burning CAN Extravaganza w/ Trombone Shorty - Brevard, NC (Oskar Blues Brewery Festival) July 24-25 - Bragg Jam Music Festival Patron Party - Macon, GA Aug 7-8 - The Whiskey - Wilmington, NC Aug 14 - Casino Beach Bar - Pensacola, FL Aug 15 - World of Beer - Pensacola, FL Aug 21 - Lucky's - Valdosta, GA Aug 22 - Great Southern Tailgate Classic - Fernandina Beach, FL Aug 28 - Southland Ballroom - Raleigh, NC Aug 29 - Outer Banks Brewing Station - Kill Devil Hills, NC Sep 25 - Higher Ground Ballroom - South Burlington, VT For more information, please visit BootyBand.com.

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ALO Announce Pre-Order For Tangle Of Time Due Out On October 2nd

Stewards of revelry ALO have announced their upcoming October 2nd, 2015 release Tangle Of Time will be available for pre-order from Pledge Music starting today, Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Jam-packed with freewheeling exuberance and deft songwriting, Tangle Of Time features tracks penned by each of the band’s four members who individually take stock in life, love, and family and combine their musings with a healthy dose of humor.

Along with the standard options of pre-ordering the album on CD and vinyl, ALO are offering fans exclusive opportunities through Pledge Music to get up-close and personal with the band. Additional pre-order incentives include postcards from the road, signed set lists, official lyric sheets, an afternoon record shopping trip, and even the opportunity tohave a pre-show dinner with the band.

Tangle Of Time is a jubilant collection of songs that evoke the California cool of 70s Pop/Rock while embracing the in-the-moment improv that has propelled the band for almost two decades. Although there is a distinct songwriting voice that can be heard on each track, the band’s collective efforts string the album into an unmistakably ALO offering. The first single, a Zach Gill (keys/vocals) led track entitled "The Ticket", offers up the one-two-punch of a synth-filled space-jam while his "There Was A Time" is an accordion driven tale of painting human history by firelight. Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz (guitar/vocals) also provides songs that counterpoint the album. “Undertow” features swirling guitar solos that extend an open-invitation to live improvisation, while “Push” is a jaunty yet thoughtful number with a playful guitar riff that's basically the musical equivalent of joy. Steve Adams’ (bass/vocals) "Not Old yet" is a light-hearted romp about keeping a positive perspective on life's long road of hurdles and surprises, and finally, Dave Brogan’s (drums/vocals) "Coast To Coast" (co-written with Ben Malan) offers a funky layer-upon-layer soundscape of esoteric textures telling the surreal tale of a band on the run.

To compliment their ever evolving fun-loving nature, ALO are expanding their live theatrical shenanigans for the album’s fall tour. Along with confetti canons, 12-foot beach balls, and elaborate theme nights, the band has a few tricks in store for fans which may or may not involve a ukulele that shoots lasers. The Tangle Of Time tour kicks off at Brooklyn Bowl in New York and continues on through cities across the country including Washington DC, Chicago, Austin, New Orleans, Atlanta and Denver before coming to a close in Seattle, WA in December. The band welcomes Portland, OR’s Fruition and New Orleans’ Yojimbo on select dates.   For more information on ALO, visit at alomusic.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/animalliberationorchestra   Visit ALO's Pledge Music campaign at pledgemusic.com/alo

Upcoming ALO Tour Dates: 10/07/15 – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY+ 10/08/15 – The Hamilton – Washington, DC+ 10/09/15 – The Sinclair – Boston, MA* 10/10/15 – 8x10 – Baltimore, MD* 10/11/15 – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA* 10/13/15 – Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland, OH* 10/14/15 – Double Door – Chicago, IL* 10/15/15 – Rathskeller – Indianapolis, IN* 10/16/15 – Phases of the Moon Music and Art Festival – Ozark, AR 10/17/15 – The Parish – Austin, TX* 10/18/15 – One Eyed Jacks – New Orleans, LA* 10/20/15 – WorkPlay Theatre – Birmingham, AL* 10/21/15 – Exit/In – Nashville, TN* 10/22/15 – Terminal West – Atlanta, GA* 10/23/15 – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater – Wilmington, NC* 11/05/15 – Aggie Theatre – Ft Collins, CO* 11/06/15 – Belly Up – Aspen, CO* 11/07/15 – Bluebird Theatre – Denver, CO* 12/03/15 – HiFi – Eugene, OR 12/04/15 – Doug Fir Lounge – Portland, OR 12/05/15 – Nectar Lounge – Seattle, WA  1/06/16 – Jam Cruise – Port of Miami, FL   + w/Fruition * w/ Yojimbo

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Earphunk Announce May The Phunk Be With You Fall Tour

The South just got a little funkier this fall with the announcement of the May The Phunk Be With You September tour featuring Earphunk and friends. Bookended by festivals in Oklahoma, the tour weaves Earphunk throughout the Southeast for select dates with The Main Squeeze, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Modern Measure. The tour will make stops in Oxford, Nashville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Baton Rouge, and the Carolinas, plus Athens where Earphunk will be joined by both Karl D and Modern Measure.

With the recent release of Sweet Nasty, Earphunk secured their place among chamberlains of the modern-funk movement. Relix Magazine confirms that on Sweet Nasty Earphunk were able to “[polish] their future funk sound, but still [capture] the rip-roaring grooves and spontaneous guitar freakouts that make their live show such a treat.”   For more information on Earphunk, visit: www.earphunk.com   Earphunk May The Phunk Be With You Fall Dates 09.05 - BACKWOODS MUSIC FESTIVAL - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 09.10 - THE LYRIC - OXFORD, MS * 09.11 - EXIT/IN - NASHVILLE, TN * 09.12 - TERMINAL WEST - ATLANTA, GA * 09.16 - CHARLESTON POUR HOUSE - CHARLESTON, SC # 09.17 - NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE - CHARLOTTE, NC * 09.18 - GEORGIA THEATRE - ATHENS, GA  # * 09.19 - NEW MOUNTAIN THEATRE - ASHEVILLE, NC # 09.24 - WORKPLAY THEATRE - BIRMINGHAM, AL ^^ 09.25 - VARSITY THEATRE - BATON ROUGE, LA ^^ 09.26 - TALOA MUSIC FESTIVAL - GUTHRIE, OK   * W/ THE MAIN SQUEEZE # W/ KARL DENSON'S TINY UNIVERSE ^^ W/ MODERN MEASURE

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Luke Bryan's Crash My Playa Features Two Headline Nights With Luke Bryan

LUKE BRYAN'S CRASH MY PLAYA FEATURES TWO HEADLINE NIGHTS WITH LUKE BRYAN DIERKS BENTLEY AND COLE SWINDELL ALSO HEADLINE SHOWS DURING FOUR-NIGHT EVENT. MORE PERFORMERS INCLUDE BRETT ELDREDGE, SAM HUNT, DUSTIN LYNCH AND CHRIS STAPLETON

ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryanis ready for a second installation of Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa set for January 22nd – 26th in Riviera Maya, Mexico. This all-inclusive Caribbean concert vacation will feature Bryan headlining two of the event’s four nightly concerts, with Dierks Bentley and Cole Swindell rounding out top billing on the additional two nights. Other performers now confirmed include Brett Eldredge, Sam Hunt, Dustin Lynch,and Chris Stapleton making Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa one of the hottest country music destination events of 2016. Year two of Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa follows up the smashing 2015 inaugural event that set a new standard by Bryan and CID Presents, who partnered for this ultimate fan experience. Fans can choose from three tropical resorts and enjoy the royal treatment all weekend long – all-inclusive food and drink, 24-hour concierge service, daily onsite activities, offsite excursions like day trips to Tulum or Playa Del Carmen, official Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa merchandise package, and more. This unrivaled country music getaway is set for January 22-26, 2016 in Riviera Maya, Mexico. For more information about Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa 2016, including how to book four or five night all-inclusive packages, and details on payment plans visit: www.crashmyplaya.com. If you would like your station to be involved with this event, reach out to Molly Kummerle ([email protected]) at Mason Jar Media.

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PARKLIKE Announces 2015 Lineup!

PARKLIFE ANNOUNCES 2015 LINEUP JASON ISBELL, STRAND OF OAKS, NATALIE PRASS AND MORE TO PLAY SECOND ANNUAL FESTIVAL, OCTOBER 18, 2015 IN ATLANTA, GA TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 10TH AT 10 AM EASTERN VIA PARKLIFEFEST.COM, TICKETMASTER.COM AND ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS

PARKLIFE is proud to announce the lineup for its second annual event this fall with The Atlanta BeltLine. Jason Isbell, Strand of Oaks and Natalie Prass will be joined by other TBA artists on Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, GA. Additional artists and amenities to be announced. Tickets to the one-day event go on sale at 10:00 am ET on Friday, July 10th at parklifefest.com, ticketmaster.com, and all Ticketmaster outlets. General Admission tickets are $45. VIP upgrade options are also available for $125 and include access to a special viewing area, exclusive VIP bar options, and private restrooms. Named “Atlanta’s Hottest New Indie Festival” by Atlanta Music Guide, PARKLIFE Fest is proud to welcome headliner Jason Isbell to Atlanta. Alabama native Jason Isbell is both a product of his Northern Alabama roots and an example of how musical influences can help an artist evolve and mature. Isbell will release “Something More Than Free” on July 17th. Rolling Stone gives the album a 4-star review and says, “It’s a master class in songwriting from an artist who’s never sounded more confident.” This year, PARKLIFE moves to a new home in beautiful Piedmont Park and will feature craft food and beverages from local vendors. The festival prides itself on being a local event for music lovers in a setting that celebrates Atlanta and has previously featured acts including Jake Bugg, The Lone Bellow, The Wild Feathers, LP, The Weeks and more. What - PARKLIFE 2015 When - Sunday, October 18, 2015 Where - Piedmont Park, Atlanta, GA (Evelyn Street NE) Times - Doors 2:00 pm / Show 3:00 pm Ages - All Ages Tickets - $45 Advance GA / $125 VIP Tickets Available At - parklifefest.com, ticketmaster.com, and all Ticketmaster outlets Direct Ticket Link - http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E004EE38C573156 Festival Website - http://www.parklifefest.com/ For more information on PARKLIFE and to purchase tickets, visit http://parklifefest.com/ For media inquiries contact Crissa Requate ([email protected]) or Molly Kummerle ([email protected]) at Mason Jar Media. ###

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PERPETUAL GROOVE 2015 FALL SHOWS ANNOUNCED

Watch the video announcement here

 What’s better than one night of Perpetual Groove? Two! Everyone’s favorite improv-rock band has returned and is stoked to announce back-to-back dates in select markets. Get ready St. Petersburg (Florida, not Russia), Brooklyn, Charleston, Denver, and Atlanta, PGroove are coming at ya! Asheville, NC will also get a healthy dose of the groove this August, and the already announced Resonance Festival in Ohio will experience PGroove’s only festival play of the summer.   This past weekend, Athens’ famed Georgia Theatre had a close encounter with the first 2015 #NotAReunion shows from Perpetual Groove. At on-sale, night one sold-out in less than 12 minutes, and night two - which was announced and released later the same night - sold-out in eight minutes flat.   PGroove is also proud to announce a three-night New Year’s residency at Terminal West with merry making, music, and heavenly lights by Jason Huffer. “We didn’t choose this place! We didn’t choose these people!” exclaims the band about their return to Atlanta, “they were invited!”  At the start of the five tones, 12 pm ET on Friday, June 5th, tickets will go on sale for all shows through venue websites and https://www.facebook.com/pgroove.   Just close your eyes, and hold your breath, and everything will turn real pretty… Watch the video announcement here Perpetual Groove 2015 Tour Dates July 31, 2015 - State Theatre - St. Petersburg, FL August 1, 2015 - State Theatre - St. Petersburg, FL August 29, 2015 - Pisgah Brewing Company - Asheville, NC September 25, 2015 - Resonance Festival - Pataskala, OH September 26, 2015 - Resonance Festival - Pataskala, OH October 9, 2015 - Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY October 10, 2015 - Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY October 30, 2015 - Charleston Pour House - Charleston, SC October 31, 2015 - Charleston Pour House - Charleston, SC December 4, 2015 - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom - Denver, CO December 5, 2015 - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom - Denver, CO December 31, 2015 - Terminal West - Atlanta, GA January 1, 2015 - Terminal West - Atlanta, GA January 2, 2015 - Terminal West - Atlanta, GA   For media inquiries, contact Crissa Requate ([email protected]) at Mason Jar Media (828-337-6002). ###