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Phases of the Moon Festival 9/11-14/14

INAUGURAL FOUR-DAY PHASES OF THE MOON MUSIC + ART FESTIVAL RELEASES PHASE ONE OF ARTISTS PERFORMING SEPTEMBER 11–14, 2014 WIDESPREAD PANIC, TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND, LEON RUSSELL AND GOV’T MULE CONFIRMED TO PERFORM AT FIRST ANNUAL EVENT, WITH MANY MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED Nashville, TN – The inaugural Phases Of The Moon Music + Art Festival is set to take place September 11-14 at the beautiful 3000 acre Kennekuk County Park just outside Danville, IL. Phases Of The Moon is proud to announce Phase I of artists scheduled to perform at the first annual event. Artists include: Widespread Panic (two nights), Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, Leon Russell, Galactic, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Jackie Greene Band, Anders Osborne, Leftover Salmon with Bill Payne of Little Feat, Dumpstaphunk, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, JJ Grey & Mofro, Monophonics, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds, Clare Dunn and The Revivalists, Soulive, Tea Leaf Green, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Matt Schofield, James Jones Trio and Artist-In-Residence David Gans. To stay on top of all upcoming artist announcements, go to potm.us/lineup. Phases Of The Moon is a four-day music, arts and camping event thoughtfully tailored to provide a unique festival experience. Phases Of The Moon boasts four outdoor stages: two main stages that alternate following each set, and two smaller stages. Along with amazing music, attendees will have access to farm-to-table food, craft beer, a farmer’s market and a mall of diverse craft vendors featuring an array of original items. POTM is an all-inclusive event that includes The Crescent Moon Kids Area set up for families featuring fun and creative activities for children. Phases Of The Moon has put a strong emphasis on art. Large interactive sculptures, live art, and works from renowned national and local artists will be on display. A variety of performance artists will be roving through the crowds performing and connecting with the new Phaser family. Phases Of The Moon will provide fun, informative and thoughtful ways to spend the weekend when you are not listening to you favorite music. The Non-Profits Participation Row will feature local and national organizations, including food drives, greening initiatives and workshops ranging from music to art to sustainability. One of the major factors that set Phases Of The Moon apart from the multitude of music festivals is the stunning setting. Kennekuk County Park boasts several miles of hiking trails, scenic ponds, streams, wide-open spaces, lush canopies of trees, a historic collection of turn-of-the-century buildings and the 170-acre Lake Mingo. The park is located within a short drive from a number of major metropolitan areas – 2.5hrs from Chicago, 1.5hrs from Indianapolis, less than 1hr from Champaign, and about 3.5hrs from St. Louis. Discounted Phase One tickets for Phases Of The Moon Music + Art Festival go on sale February 10. Get ticket & package information HERE. More artist announcements and press registration information coming soon. Visit the festival website at phasesofthemoonfestival.com.

Grateful Dead Hour no. 1323

Week of January 27, 2014

Part 1 14:32
Grateful Dead 2/28/81 Uptown Theatre, Chicago IL
ONE MORE SATURDAY NIGHT
Jorma Kaukonen, River of Time
OPERATOR
Rumpke Mountain Boys, Moon
RELATIVITY

Part 2 41:27
Grateful Dead 1/10/78 Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles CA
BERTHA->
GOOD LOVIN’
BROWN EYED WOMEN
MEXICALI BLUES->
ME AND MY UNCLE
FRIEND OF THE DEVIL
CASSIDY

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Grateful Dead Hour no. 1322

Week of January 20, 2014

Part 1 28:57
The Beatles, Live on the BBC
JOHNNY B. GOODE
Grateful Dead 2/28/81 Uptown Theatre, Chicago IL
DRUMS->
SPACE

Part 2 27:03
Grateful Dead 2/28/81 Uptown Theatre, Chicago IL
THE OTHER ONE->
STELLA BLUE->
AROUND AND AROUND->
GOOD LOVIN’

Support for the Grateful Dead Hour comes this week from The WELL, a pioneering social network with a Deadhead community that’s been telling stories and sharing information since 1986. There are thousands of other conversations in the WELL, too, and no ads, no animation – just words. Grateful Dead Almanac editor Gary Lambert is also a longtime member. More information at well.com/dead