Eclectic Vibes - February 2018
by Andrew Frey
That 1 Guy
If the media portrays it, are you still living the roll?
THAT 1 GUY
Ever clever and highly entertaining, the artist known as That 1 Guy is bringing his madcap future funk experience to Wisconsin again. Still strutting the strings on “The Magic Pipe,” he is sure to have a bevy of puns, some punchy samples and perhaps a few weasel pot pies for some luckily lovers at the High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI on 2/14 and The Back Room @ Colectivo on Prospect in Milwaukee, WI on 2/15. that1guy.com
REBEL SWELL
Reggae music has certainly swooned in popularity over the past few years and Rebelution is on Jah forefront leading the charge! They have independently sold over 450,000 albums thanks to a continuous string of iTunes and Billboard chart topping songs and many millions of views on Youtube. Their popularity has even spawned a beer (Rebelution IPA) as well as cannabis oil cartridges in two strains – Sour Tsunami Sativa and Cali-O Indica (only available in CA) and much more! Here’s your chance to catch em live when they bring their Winter Greens Tour to us at the Orpheum Theater in Madison, WI on 2/15 with Raging Fyah. www.rebelutionmusic.com
GOOD PHO YA
Minneapolis multi rockers PHO serve up some seriously soulful yet highly energetic funk on their newest, their second release, aptly entitled “two.” It features thirteen blasting tracks, which were produced by John Davis and feature Kirk Johnson of Prince’s New Power Generation on percussion. See where there new songs sizzle them off to at High Noon Saloon in Madison, WI on 2/16 with Dirty Revival www.phoband.com
MOONWALKERS
With their new RCA Records release “What If Nothing” debuting at #6 on the U.S. iTunes charts, the future of Cincinnati, OH based Alternative Rock/New Wave/Indie Pop group Walk the Moon looks stellar. Having already produced a number of chart-topping hit singles including “Anna Sun,” “Tightrope,” “Different Colors,” and the ubiquitous “Shut Up and Dance” they are destined to be pollinating the oldies channel in 30 years. Find out what makes em tick on 2/23 at Orpheum Theater in Madison, WI and 2/24 at Palace Theater in Minneapolis, MN. www.walkthemoonband.com
MICRO REVIEWS:
This Month's Rating Scale is from 1 is Ensconced through 10 is Annunciated
Heilung - Lifa
Heilung
Album title: Lifa
Record Label: Season of Mist
Rating: 9
Neofolk can take on many forms, but few are as decorated and enthralling as the spectacle that is Heilung. Lifa was recorded live at Castlefest 2017 and is the auditory compliment to the truly transformative performance given there. Throat singing, drumming, chanting and exquisite attire create a compelling Viking visage and platform for this music and group as they transport you through time and space with their bleak ritualistic ambiance and spiritual drone.
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Heilung online:
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Spirit Travelers - Origin
Spirit Travelers
Album title: Origin
Record Label: Altar Records
Rating: 10
Combining the ancient wisdom of Hindu Gods into psychedelic music isn’t just for anyone, but in the capable hands of world traveled musical veterans Eric Mandala and Joseph A. Ruel it becomes a treat for the ears. Utilizing ethnic instrumentation to bolster digital rhythms and chill-step approaches this duo from Canada tops their delicacies with sacred chants, mantras and tribal pulsations.
(1333) Page Views
Spirit Travelers online:
• Website • Facebook