MUSIC

Bassnectar New EP

Published

8 years ago

October 9, 2012

Ange Alex

Without missing a beat, and in the midst of a 27 date tour, EDM virtuoso Bassnectar is continuing the tradition of drawing connections to the genre’s past while breaking ground for the future with his latest project FREESTYLE EP, slated for release October 16^th. The six-song EP’s title track enlists the help of hip-hop’s newest authority Angel Haze who, amidst international acclaim, just signed a major label deal. In addition, Mimi Page was featured on his hugely successful VAVA VOOM and is also making a return visit on FREESTYLE on a track co-produced by esteemed British drum&bass duo DC Breaks. Bassnectar remains one of electronic music’s largest pulls having sold over 200,000 tickets to his shows last year and already selling over 100,000 tickets thus far this year (not including festival dates). NPR’s highly acclaimed music critic Jim Derogatis recently claimed on the Sound Opinions syndicated show “I don’t think there has been anybody this inventive making electronic music since Richard James“…”[Vava Voom is] a roller coaster ride that knows no genre boundaries and is one of the most inventive electronic albums I’ve heard in a decade“. The release also features music from Zion I, Amp Live & Eligh and remix partner Timeline on the final track.

While there will be a daily premier of each song leading up to the release starting October 11^th, you can get a taste of the EP now by listening to the FREESTYLE Mixtape released 10/3 and features bits and pieces of the EP woven within its fabrics.
Listen Here on The Backstage Beat:
[soundcloud]http://soundcloud.com/bassnectar/bassnectar-freestyle-mixtape[/soundcloud]

Artists to Watch

Cry With Us! Puddles Pity Party in Orlando

Published

2 years ago

March 1, 2019

Ange Alex

I owe him a poem:

Here’s a story of a sad clown who one night in February was traveling through O-town.

He brought a suitcase and a lot of gum, he brought music and videos and tons of fun.

He sang high but mostly he sang low, and he put of one hell of a good show.

He gave a bearded guy a cupcake and danced with a lady, a wolf he would make

There is no doubt he is a boss sir, he even got love from Kevin Costner.

Fans filled the plaza for a night of delight as the 7 foot clown gave us some real insight.

He sang Bowie and Queen and even some Who, also Cash, Lorde and “Let it go” too

Videos played of pets and babies crying, also beautiful artwork and people smiling.

Last night Orlando was anything but mad as we showed much love for a clown that is sad.

Ok, I’d cry too after that poem. Here’s some more info:

If you haven’t been to see a Puddles Pity Party show, you are missing out.

The show had me smiling and laughing so hard my stomach hurt, but I was also moved so many times by the range of Puddles voice. True entertainment never gets old and I have a feeling he is going to last forever.

I loved the interaction he had with the crowd. He pulled numerous people up to help him on stage and all of them were good sports, one man even singing the entire song, “All by myself” karaoke style! The show was so well thought out and planned but with room for some hilarious improv. Especially at the end when he pulled the 3 fans from the audience dressed like clowns. At the end of them performing together, Puddles suddenly remembers that he is scared of clowns! Genius!

Hands down one of the best performances I’ve seen in years.

Holiday Fun

Kingsized Holiday Fun! Big Mike is Back at the Variety Playhouse!

Published

5 years ago

December 2, 2015

Ange Alex

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Big Mike Geier and his Kingsized Rock ‘n Roll Orchestra, along with the Dames Aflame Dancers, Lil’ Santa and other special guests, bring tidings of comfort and joy with their signature glitz and glamour in what has become a tinsel-time tradition at the Variety Playhouse. The all-ages 90-minute show features your Holiday favorites by the likes of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Andy Williams, Heat Miser, The Grinch and more!

Photo: Emily Butler

We caught up with Big Mike to ask a few questions.

TBB: Big Mike! It’s been a couple years since we had the pleasure of seeing you perform live. We are so excited to be back in Atlanta and we are ready for this show. What can you tell us about this years event?

Big Mike: Welcome back to Atlanta, Ange! We’re also excited to be in town for another wild and wonderful Holiday Jubilee. We like to honor the tradition that the Jubilee has become and don’t mess too much with the format. You can expect the always magnificent sounds of the 12-piece Kingsized Rock ‘n Roll orchestra performing your favorite holiday classics and the dazzling Dames Aflame dancers providing the glamour. The show is all about holiday nostalgia, whatever that means to you: Bing Crosby, Andy Williams, Donnie Hathaway, The Grinch, Rankin Bass, Peanuts, the Dreidel Song? It’s all in there.

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