SSMF 2011 INTERVIEW: PATTY BLEE

During the Southern Shore Music Festival Patty Blee and friends stopped by the Tri State Live Media Tent to cool off, grab some Utz Chips and sit down for an interview with Stephanie from TSI.  Check it out below!      

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Hezekiah Jones and Andrew Lipke at eXPoNential Music Festival

Hezekiah Jones and Andrew Lipke by Steven Philips When many of you hear Hezekiah Jones, you think of the band by the same name. But it’s not a traditional band, because every time you see them there seems to be a different lineup of musicians playing with Hezekiah himself, and on ...

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SSMF VIDEO INTERVIEW: SHARON LITTLE

Sharon Little rocked out at this years Southern Shore Music Fest in Millville, NJ!  After her set, Sharon swung over to hang out with Stephanie in the Tri State Live Media Lounge.  The girls had a great chat about growing up in the Philly area, what inspires Sharon’s song writing and ...

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IT’S AALLL GGOODD 2011

IT’S ALL GOOD!  Even after 2 days hanging out at the All Good Festival this phrase has quickly taken on a new meaning.  Never has this phrase made more sense in a conversation.  Clear blue skies, insanely fun and friendly crowd and even better acts in the lineup at this years All Good ...

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Twenty Wonder (A Carnival Of The Mind)

Last night in Los Angeles, I was witness to some amazing Rock and Roll. I am constantly impressed by the support Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC) lends to non-profits. They volunteered their time to perform at The Twenty Wonder Festival, hosted by the Los Angeles Derby Dolls, in support of ...

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Interview w/Bob Rose, Southern Shore Music Fest Promoter

The Southern Shore Music Festival starts tomorrow in Millville, NJ – but festival attendees and TriState Indie readers might not know a bit of the history behind the festival.  Promoter Bob Rose filled me in on the details.  “The festival began as the Bridgeton Folk Festival nearly thirty ...

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Jonny Corndawg @ The Mercury Lounge NYC

Jonny Corndawg The Mercury Lounge Wednesday June 1st 2011 By:  David Turcotte Jonny Corndawg may just be one of the hardest working artists in New York City.  The man is a music machine who doesn’t drink, tours non-stop, runs marathons, and drives custom motorcycles.  He is also a leather ...

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XPN NON-COMM INTERVIEW: SEAN ROWE

TSI had the oportunity to catch Sean Rowe’s set at Non-Comm 2011 and “kick it” for a while afterwards. Check out the video below to see inside the mind of Sean Rowe; who to us is one cool cat! Get more info on Sean Rowe here: www.seanrowe.net ...

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R.I.P. Die Antwoord DJ Leon Botha

Die Antwoord collaborator Leon Botha passed away on June 5th after a lifelong battle with the rare disease progeria. At the age of 26, the South African DJ  was the oldest progeria patient documented. Watch DJ Leon Botha in the Die Antwoord video for “Enter the Ninja” below:

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The Civil Wars at XPN Non-Comm

Wow, can these two make you stand and listen.  Two voices, one guitar and a whole lot of tender emotion, raw talent, enthusiasm, and mesmerizing harmonies.  Him, dressed like a southern gentlemen, her, dressed in an LBD that is whispy and summery.  They smile and banter and then sing their ...

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