What makes a festival awesome? Yes, Sherwood forests, silent discos, karma car-washes and 5k races are fun- but for most, the heart and soul of a festy lies in the music. That's why - despite a couple snafus - Bella Terra Festival, held last weekend in Stephentown, N.Y., got it right. The biggest draw of this festival, now with three years under its belt, was the line-up. Packed into three days were over 50 acts, with some [personal] highlights including Buckethead, Fear Nuttin Band, … [Read more...]
On the road again (pass the Chex Mix)
June 21, 2011 By 3 Comments
My friend and I thought it would be fun to go with her boyfriend's band to a couple of their shows last weekend. While I was able to fulfill my lifelong fantasy of being a merch girl- or, the girl who carries a box of t-shirts from the van to the venue- I ultimately realized that being in a band seems like way too much work. I'm exhausted and all I did was dance and pass out in the back of my friend's Acton all weekend. Check out some of the pics I snapped on the trip that took me from NYC … [Read more...]
Hangin’ with… Doctor Doom Orchestra
June 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Buntology gets around! Check out the scoop we got from Boston reggae-rockers Doctor Doom Orchestra (recent winners of The Deli Magazine New England's "May Artist of the Month" award) when we caught them last month after their first show in NYC... … [Read more...]
Stuff I listen to on the subway: Doctor Doom Orchestra
April 5, 2011 By 4 Comments
Doctor Doom Orchestra - "Off the Ground" Release Date: April 15 Who Are They: Reggae / funk / rock from Boston, Mass. Dr. Doom - Fiddle, Vocals, Harmonica P. Hurley - Guitar, Vocals J. Markey - Trumpet D. Pratt - Saxaphone Luke Beat - Drums Andrew Simpson - Bass Andrea T. - Vocals P. - Vocals Sound Like: Roots of Creation, Sublime, 311 and all that other fun reggae-rasta-rock stuff. Top Tracks: Spin the World, Deep in the Green (because who doesn't love a track about mary jane), … [Read more...]
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