Electric Forest Reveals The Full 2016 Lineup With Curated Events & A Special Set From STS9!

Electric Forest returns to Rothbury, MI for another magical weekend June 23rd - June 26th! Having sold out in a matter of minutes, the mega-fest was sure to arrange a lineup that left people on their toes and they did even more. Stepping away from the main electronic presence in 2015, Insomniac & Madison House really touched pleasing a large variety of bass fans around the world. With Bassnectar, String Cheese, Baauer, Porter Robinson, Dj Jazzy Jeff, Getter, Will Clarke & more, this may be on of the more unique years after all.

Forest also released a great lineup of curated events including stages from All Good Records, Bassrush, Night Bass, Anjunadeep & Soul Clap, we're sure to be on an adventure into Rothbury!

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Gathering of the Vibes announces special Grateful Dead inspired set performed by The String Cheese Incident & special guests

Music fans attending the 20th annual Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival (July 30-Aug. 2) were given another reason -  on top of an already stellar lineup - to travel to Seaside Park in Bridgeport, CT today. According to an announcement earlier today on the festival's Facebook page, headlining act and widely popular jam band The String Cheese Incident will be performing a set compiled of strictly Grateful Dead and Old and In the Way songs during the four day music festival.

SCI will be joined by legendary bluegrass musicians David Grisman and Peter Rowan (both founding members of Old and In the Way). For those who don't know, Old and In the Way was a bluegrass supergroup formed in the early 70s featuring Grisman, Rowan, Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia, Vassar Clements and John Kahn.

And if things weren't already sweet enough, the fans have been given the reins in choosing the songs in which the collaboration will perform. Festival goers can cast their vote once a day until April 9th for a chance to hear their favorite song. Cast your vote here!

With this announcement, Gathering of the Vibes is gearing up to be one of the better festivals this summer, and they have only just begun! In addition to SCI, the festival's initial lineup boasts big name bands such as Wilco, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Weezer, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Billy & The Kids (Bill Kreutzman of the Grateful Dead). Dark Star Orchestra ft. Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band), Greensky Bluegrass and many more! As more artists are announced, we will post more information. Follow this link for ticket information!

Covering the Dead is nothing new to SCI. Here is a video of the band covering "Eye's of the World.

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Electric Forest Releases Their Massive 2015 Lineup!

Electric Forest returns to Rothbury, Michigan with one of the biggest festival lineups out thus far. After months of teasing, Electric Forest provided a link to a locked website where you'd have to guess the password. Of course no body guessed it, but hours later they revealed to us their jaw dropping 4 day adventure. Tickets are still available for purchase and they're going fast! Head over to ElectricForestFestival.com for more info and ticket rates.

Post by Electric Forest.

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The String Cheese Incident - "Joyful Sound" (live) - Song of the Day - 8/15/14

Take time to give thanks 

Make time to be given 

I'm going to stop and think twice 

About the way that I'm living 

Did I say a kind word 

Am I proud of my actions 

You know a job well done 

Gives me satisfaction

Can I earn your trust 

Your love and affection 

Just one step at a time 

In the right direction 

Going to aim for the sky 

Keep my feet on the ground 

Raise my voice to the heavens 

Make a joyful sound 

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Naaaaaaa.... 

Make a joyful sound

Can I sing for my supper 

And play for my rent 

I know it sounds funny 

But it's how my time's spent

Greet everyday with full purpose 

With passion and pride 

I'm going to follow my heart 

And have nothing to hide

A moment of insight 

I know why I'm here 

You know when the time just stops 

See it all real clear 

I've got to set an example 

Make some mischief and fun 

Do unto others and 

Play a fat bass run

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Naaaaaaa.... 

Make a joyful sound I got to work hard everyday 

And give it my best 

Grab hold of fear and negativity 

And lay them to rest 

I know my time here's important 

Can I do the right thing?

Practice patience and forgiveness 

Feel the joy that they bring

Can I lay down tonight 

Without feeling regret?

I know the love that I give 

Becomes the love that I get 

Well do you hear what I'm saying 

Making sense to you? 

Well if you feel it in your heart 

Then you might want to sing too

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Naaaaaaa.... 

Make a joyful sound

I don't want to sound preachy 

Make you feel all wrong 

Just want to write some kind lyrics 

Sing a feel good song

It's kind of hard to explain 

It is just a feeling I get 

From making music making love 

Getting both feet wet 

Well every piece to the puzzle 

Snapped tight to the groove 

I Close my eyes breathe deeply and 

Let my feet move

You know I feel a little better

Now for speaking my mind 

Good vibes in circulation and 

See who they find 

Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Naaaaaaa....

Make a joyful sound

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String Cheese Incident w/Bassnectar (Live NYE 2006) - Song of the Day - (5/9/14)

Back in 2006 String Cheese Incident played a pair of shows for New Years Eve in San Francisco that was known as the "Sea of Dreams." This track is from the NYE show where they invited DJ Lorin (Bassnectar) out to the stage for a special little jam session. 

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The String Cheese Incident - "Desert Dawn" (Live @ Electric Forest 2012) - Song of the Day [ 11/8/13]

The masters of jam gave us this masterpiece of a feel good dance song to get down to on this "beautiful" Friday. Initially sounding like a classic SCI song, the feel good vibe is quickly lost into some dirty electronic bass - commonly referred to as "Cheesestep". Some sexy crunch with guitar and back into the jam. Just listen to the song and let it speak for itself. Have a great day everyone and an even better weekend! 

The String Cheese Incident

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