SPREAD @ Hangar 9 in Carbondale, IL (5/2/15) [Review]

A Review by: Sean Hersch

The psychedelic rock band SPREAD found their way back to Carbondale, the band's home away from home on May 2nd for their seemingly annual Spread Awakening show at Hangar 9 - one of the town's biggest music venues. 

Dave Petrizzo (guitar), Colin Finn (bass), Patrick Reynolds (drums), and Joe Kentos (keyboards) make up the members of the band, which is now based in Chicago. But, these fun-loving guys started their culture in Carbondale, IL, where the band has garnered a strong cult following. So strong in fact, that even after Summer Camp Music Festival announced their third and final round of artists this year, SPREAD got the unsaid 4th round addition. Surely, it was from the continuous threads posted in the Summer Camp Facebook group by the band's strong following. This will be the band’s sixth consecutive Summer Camp performance.

They were considerate enough to bring down Marty Gierczyk, from Chicago Funk Mafia, to play with them on a few songs throughout the night including "Expressway to Your Heart," "L.A. Woman," a SPREAD classic, and the encore, making it an extra funky set for the dedicated Carbondale crowd.

Marty's presence proved yet again, that maybe every jam band should include the sax.

Since 2008, Spread has grown exceedingly, and they have done so with very few studio recordings. They do have live recordings that can be found on reverb nation. Be sure to check them out at Summer Camp Music Festival on the camping stage, Saturday May 23rd at 3 p.m.

Check out this interview with guitarist Dave Petrizzo, made by Summer Camp Counselor Carmel O’Farrell.

Set 1: That's What Love Will Make You Do, Basil > LA Woman > Basil, Expressway to Your Heart, Chocolate Latte Magnum Cum Latte > Elbow Slap,  Cold Rain & Snow

Set 2:  Cool it Down > Oceans, Your Party*, Talkin Loud Sayin Nothin* > Think*, Hip to Tricks,  Freddies Dead > Untitled

Encore: Thugs 
* = w/ Marty Gierczyk on saxophone 

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Deadmau5 & Grabbitz - "BLOOD FOR THE BLOODGOAT" - Song Of The Day - 5/18/2015

Happy Monday to everyone! Today's song of the day comes with the pleasure of showing you the new Deadmau5 and Grabbitz collaboration that so many of us have been waiting for. Yesterday it came out on the Deadmau5 Soundcloud page and has already reached 125,000 plays. Titled "BLOOD FOR THE BLOODGOAT" this track has all the features of a signature Deadmau5 track along with the great voice of Grabbitz. This seven minute long, analogue synth built track is absolutely amazing. I need not say more then for you to listen to it. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of Deadmau5 and Grabbitz.

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They Say (Kilter) - Polar Youth Remix - Song of the Day - 5/16/2015 [FREE DOWNLOAD]

It is safe to say that this 20-year old Belgian producer has stolen my heart in the past week. Every track on her Soundcloud page is near perfection, and it was difficult for me to choose which one I liked best. However, once I heard the unique sounds of this remix, I was won over. It was nice to come across not only a female producer, but one that was a breath of fresh air, each song having their own beautiful harmony that mixed well with a future bass and trap feel.

Previously going by the name of Mary Trappins, Polar Youth runs alongside the likes of Laetho and one of my all time favorites, Pusher, having recently released multiple tracks with the artist, such as "YAY" and "Switch."
This is only the beginning for Polar Youth. You can download the track for free in the link below.

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B.B. King - "The Thrill is Gone (Live at Montreux 1993)" - Song of the Day - 5/15/15

Today, the entire music community weeps. After 89 years in this world, the king of blues, B.B. King passed away last night in Las Vegas. King left an everlasting impression on the music industry with a career that spanned over six decades. His influence on blues music paved the way for so many great musicians that came after him, including Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, John Mayer and just about anyone else who has ever picked up a guitar.

We remember King for his one of kind style, the way he told stories through his guitar "Lucille." We remember him for his passion and hard work, a man who toured relentlessly even well into his eighties. He truly was a one of kind talent, someone who's music has and will continue to influence generations of musicians for years to come.

King's emotional style of play landed him several noteworthy awards throughout his career including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a Presidential Medal of Freedom and many more.

In remembrance of him, today's Song of the Day throws us back to 1993 where King played his classic "The Thrill is Gone" to a warm crowd at the Montreux music festival. As you listen to this song, let the notes from Lucille take you away and remember that the music we listen to and enjoy today is largely thanks to the work of Mr. King.

B.B., we love you and we miss you. You may be gone now, but your music will live on in our hearts and minds forever. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

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Aywy & EphRem - "Adderall" - Song of the Day - 5/14/15 [Free Download]

Thursday is a great day for some trap music, don't you think? From aspiring artists aywy & EphRem, we were given a track suitable for any RL Grime set! Giving off a thug trap vibe, "Adderall" gives you a sudden unexpected surprise that leaves you bouncin every time. Get your copy and put it on repeat below!

~Free Download~

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Steppenwolf - "Magic Carpet Ride" - Song of the Day - 5/13/15

"Magic Carpet Ride" was the lead single off Steppenwolf's second album, The Second, released in 1968. The single peaked at #3 in the United States and stayed on the charts longer than any other Steppenwolf song - 16 weeks! Lyrics from the song, "I like to dream, right between by sound machine" were inspired by a sound system John Kay, lead singer of Steppenwolf, bought with the royalities for their first album. If Steppenwolf isn't in your wheelhouse yet, Monster (1969) is a great album to start with. The whole thing is available on youtube, HERE.

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[Leftovers] Tycho - "Adrift"

Scott Hansen, aka Tycho, released his debut full length album, Past is Prologue, in 2006. It wasn't until 2011, a whopping five years, he released his critically acclaimed album, Dive. It was with Dive he made the transition to a live band and gave other musicians credits on the album. Namely, Zac Brown & Rory O'Connor. Although this album is stellar from start to finish, I always find myself entranced and enticed to turn up the volume when it reached this track. It's so easy to get lost in your thoughts while this masterpiece is slowly playing out in the background. One of my favorite tracks by one of my favorite musical outifts, I hope this track finds you nicely on this fine Tuesday afternoon.

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Mad Caddies - "Big Brother" - Song of the Day - [5/12/15]

Today there isn't much hype about Ska music, but back in the 90's there was a huge push to involve horns in punk rock. I was all about it, being a skateboard kid it fit perfectly in my library of music. This is one of the best bands from the Ska genre Mad Caddies and their song "Big Brother." The Mad Caddies caught my attention at the Van's Warped Tour in Pontiac, Michigan back in the late 90's. Along with huge names like NOFX, The Suicide Machines, No Use for a Name, Eminem, and more, they stood out as a mischievous group of punk rockers. Mad Caddies played a brilliant punk/ska set that made me have to go get their album Quality Soft Core from their merchandise booth. I then listened to it all the time and showed all of my friends. I still pop it on from time to time and skank it out.

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Rae Sremmurd - Come Get Her (Fransis Derelle Flip) - Song Of The Day - (5/11/15)

Happy Monday to everyone out there. Today's song of the day is a flip off of one of raps up and coming duos, Rae Sremmurd. Fransis Derelle is a producer from Salt Lake City who's been making music in all different types of genres. "Come Get Her" has a trappy twerk type of feel to it. He doesn't do too much work on the vocals, and just lets them ride out. Fransis Derelle has some great sound design in the drop also. The first drop has those low scratchy type sounds that scream grime. With the second drop he changes things up and gets heavier then before with a fat sounding synth.Throw on the rolling hi hats and thumping bass and you'll have everyone up and moving hard. Check out the rest of Fransis Derelle's music here. He's got some great variety suitable for any music lover. Enjoy!

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John Butler Trio - "Used to Get High" - Song of the Day - (5/9/15)

Australian born guitarist/songwriter John Butler used to spend his days playing on the streets of Fremantle, making his way penny by penny from generous passerby's. He has since risen to stardom on the back of his guitar and his insightful lyricism.

A former panhandler, John Butler now has four solo albums and six studio albums - with John Butler Trio - on his resume which expands more than 15 years. Today's song of the day, "Used to Get High" comes from his 2007 album release "Grand National." As you listen to this song, take a moment to really think about the lyrics.

With shining spirit, John Butler speaks of being conscious in a world where we are greatly influenced by what we choose to consume. He argues that everyone has their addictions, whether it be drugs, alcohol, T.V., tobacco, fast food, etc...and that once you realize the grasp consumption has on our society, you can choose to live a better and healthier life.

Besides the masterful lyricism, this song keeps an upbeat rhythm throughout and will keep you dancing while Butler subtly drops some knowledge on your brain. Enjoy!

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Grant Bowtie - Clockwork - Song of the Day - 5/8/2015

Grant Bowtie, an electronic producer living and working out of San Diego, California, brings us on a journey with this high- energy progressive electro track, "Clockwork." This track is the latest publication on his Soundcloud, having been released last November. Grant Bowtie is a signed artist of the Canadian label Monstercat, along with the notorious likes of producers such as Pegboard Nerds, San Holo, and Case and Point.
This particular track is one for the books - it's ethereal melodies mixed with lively and powerful chords makes for a fantastic, aesthetic experience. However, it seems like most if not all of his work does this. I admired him from the first time I heard "Facets," which was released in March of last year, as well as his other breathtaking track "LED."

I am hoping he is currently working on a project that will be released soon, because he is just too good for the long wait.

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Moon Hooch - "5-Sax Piece" - Song of The Day - 5/7/2015

It's Thursday y'all. You know what that means - the weekend is almost upon us and it is time to get rowdy! We have just the perfect mixture of jazz, sax appeal and improv beats to fill up your cup and get you turning in the right direction...up! Today's song of the day comes straight out of the New York City subways - yes you heard that correct. "5-Sax Piece" comes from the wildly talented three piece, Moon Hooch and their latest album "This is Cave Music." If you have yet to hear them play, imagine jazz/improv mixed with house and dubstep. Two saxophone players and a drummer produce a sound unlike anything you have ever heard. If you like what you hear, check out their SoundCloud...it is chalked full of great stuff!

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Moe. - "Rebubula" - Song of the Day - 5/6/15

Moe. has been tearing it up since the late 80's and they show no signs of stopping. Here's fan favorite of their's and you can't deny they've got a good thing going. During an interview, guitarist, Al Schnier, was asked to describe moe. for those who have never heard their music: "It's an amalgamation of a wide variety of the history of rock, all regurgitated and recycled through the eyes, ears, hands, whatever of the guys in our band and all of that with a sense of adventure, a sense of humor, also a constant desire to push the envelope. All in this arena of taking chances, improvising live, and making things up on the spot."

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KOAN Sound - "Forgotten Myths EP" [FREE DOWNLOAD]

British duo, KOAN Sound, made up of Jim Bastow & Will Weeks, dropped their newest release yesterday, Forgotten Myths, an EP made up of 4 tracks. Throwing the standard formula for Drum & Bass out the window, these two developed a depth of sound that contains a mysterious darkness to it. The EP is available as a free download, HERE, through their bandcamp page. Set to embark on a North American tour, these guys are likely coming to a city near you. Check out their full tour schedule. HERE.

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Miike Snow - "Pretender" - Song of the Day - [5/5/15]

Miike Snow is a very odd band name, especially considering there are three people in the band and none have that name. The band is made up of Christian Karlsson, Pontus Winnberg, and Andrew Wyatt. They call it "A three headed band with a one man name" on their facebook description. This is the official video for "Pretender" all of which was filmed during a Miike Snow performance at Hard Summer Music Festival in Los Angeles back in August of 2012. The video depicts a guy (The Perfect Human) with a cartoon type of face having the time of his life while extremely drunk at the concert. "Pretender" is a sort of futuristic indie-rock jam with lots of energy and experimental blends of sounds. There are a lot of really good songs from Miike Snow, you can get more info on tour dates and new releases on their official website by following the link.

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Exmag and BRANX Ft. Kianu - "Map Of Foreign Lands" - Song Of The Day - 5/4/2015

Happy Monday everyone! Today's Song Of The Day combines the sounds of chill deep house and funk all into one. Kept at the tempo of a house track, "Map Of Foreign Lands" takes the best of both worlds. The floaty Exmag synthesizer sounds along with their signature guitar give a groovy feel to go with the low frequency deep house sounds. Branx is an up and coming artist who has had the opportunity of working with Exmag on a few occasions also. Together they bring a soulful relaxed vibe to their music. I love that this track has someone rapping in it. I always tend to gravitate more towards house tracks with some cool rap vocals or something a little bit harder then normal in them. Be sure to follow Exmag and Branx to keep up with all of their latest work. Enjoy!

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Crywolf - "The Home We Made Part II" (feat. Maigan Kennedy) - SOTD [5/3/15]

This is a beautiful song from Crywolf with amazing vocals from Maigan Kennedy. Crywolf is a Los Angeles based producer and musician, his real name is Justin Phillips. His talents also include singing as well, and he is the baritone harmonic voice on this song too. "The Home We Made Part II" starts very mellow and builds into a burst of wubs at the drop. Lots of strong feelings are invoked with music like this, that's why I like this song so much. Get more from Crywolf on his official soundcloud page here.

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Cory Enemy - "Go Deeper" - Song of the Day [5/2/15]

This is a bouncy deep house track from a great electronic music producer Cory Enemy. He has a lot of style rocking a huge head of hair that he often has standing straight up, and colored as bright as possible. Cory Enemy's productions cover a ton of different sub-genres of electronic including trap, electro, house, and more. He has a huge selection of remixes and collaborations with everyone in the industry. "Go Deeper" starts with a simple drum and synth duel melody intro and then builds into a full drop with a bunch of interlocking melodies. Deep house has become a very popular type of electronic music, with a huge following from people old and new to the game. You can get more Cory Enemy music by following him on soundcloud here.

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Camp Bisco Returns With An Out Of This World 2015 Lineup!

Back to Scranton, PA for what will be an historic event. Any event that brings Bassnectar AND Pretty Lights is sure to be one for the books. While taking a year off in 2014, it was up in the air if they'd come back, but now we know! Tickets are on sale now and I'd imagine they're going quick! Head over to campbisco.com for more information.

The Disco Biscuits - Bassnectar - Pretty Lights

STS9 - Big Gigantic - Atmosphere - Tipper

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Cherub - Classixx (DJ Set) - Emancipator - Glatbush Zombies - Goldroom - Haywyre

Herobust - Holy Ghost (DJ Set) - ILoveMakonnen - Jauz - Kill The Noise - Lido - Manic Focus

Matoma - Mr Carmack - OTT - Party Favor - Penguin Prison (DJ Set) - Rüfüs Du Sol - Salva

Slow Magic - Snails - Sound Remedy - Sweater  Beats - The Floozies - The Motet - Trippy Turtle

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Ape Drums - Exmag - Filibusta - Freddy Todd - Ghastly - Horizon Wireless

Jacklndn - Justin Jay - Louis Futon - Moon Hooch - Of The Trees

Option4 - Reptar - Soliddisco - The Magic Beans - Trollphace - Wyllys

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More Artists To Be Announced

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Don't Be Shy - DCUP [Wave Racer Remix] - Song of the Day - 5/1/2015

What better way to ring in the Spring season like turning up the speakers to this little gem? A flashback to about two years ago, but a classic nonetheless, comes Australian producer Wave Racer, whose rework is forged from another fellow Australian artist, DCUP, well known for his work done with Yolanda Be Cool and their colossal hit "We No Speak Americano." This song, however, is on a pretty different wavelength, incorporating all kinds of delicious chords and vocals that leave you with an elegant, energetic and feel good jam. So don't be shy, just press play!

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