The Lost River Cavemen

The Lost River Cavemen & The Salty Caramels
July 13, 2013
Southgate House Revival, 111 E 6th St, Newport, KY
10 pm, FREE

The Lost River Cavemen, the Bowling Green, Ky.-based Americana/Roots rockers, are preparing for a July tour. The band will make its way from its native Kentucky through Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.

Formed in 2005, The Lost River Cavemen consists of Michael McMillian (guitar/vocals), Geno Wilson (bass), Joshua Riddle (drums) and Steven Stewart (violin/fiddle).

Since then, their energetic and charismatic live shows have earned them a devoted and growing fan-base, and their first two albums, Taste of Life (2008) and …And the Circus Goes On (2011) received wide praise.

“Michael McMillian and his fellow Cavemen have demonstrated the lyrical wit, strength and depth of humorists like Mark Twain, Ambrose Bierce, and Will Rogers that sets them completely apart from the norm,” says Franne Jennings− the Amplifier.

They have shared festival billing with talent such as Cage the Elephant, Keller Williams, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Ronnie McDowell, and more, and have completed multiple national tours since 2008.

The set list for July will include songs from their upcoming self-titled album, which will be released in late August. Riddle says the band really grew into its own sound with the new batch of songs.

“It’s all about mixing styles and finding something old that can be polished and made new again. This new record keeps some of the American roots feel, but we’ve expanded our palate to include a more European roots aspect on some songs.”

McMillian says he is eager to take his new songs on the road.

“Touring is the real payoff for all the hard work. You’ve honed your songs, sound and show, and are ready to present it in new places to new faces.”

http://lostrivercavemen.com/

Tour Dates

7/11 Lexington, KY @ Al’s Bar
7/12 Dayton, OH @ Trolley Stop
7/13 Newport, KY @ Southgate House Revival
7/18 Charleston, WV @ The Empty Glass
7/19 Frostburg, MD @ Dante’s Bar
7/20 Washington D.C. @ TBA
7/21 Shepherdstown, WV @ Shepherdstown Opera House
7/23 Wilmington, NC @ The Juggling Gypsy
7/24 Columbia, SC @ The Red Door Tavern
7/ 25 Charlotte, NC @ TBA
7/26 Asheville, NC @ The Odditorium
7/27 Chattanooga, TN @ The Camp House

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The Shins

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Ra Ra Riot

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May 21, 2013 - (Logan, OH) – Rootwire returns to Kaeppner’s Woods in Logan, Ohio August 15-18 peeking its head into the nexus of nature and culture once again. The heart and soul of Papadosio’s artistic expression, Rootwire is a multi-day event that envelops those in attendance in a cascading flow of artistic expression from live music to painting, installation to performance art, presentations, workshops, ceremony and more. An expedition into light, nature, sound, community and healing awaits all those in attendance.

Since its inception in 2010, Rootwire has grown to be one of the premier live music and arts events in the Midwest – and is the on-going creative project of the nationally touring electronic/rock syndicate Papadosio. Well known for their relentless touring schedule, mindful melodies and transcendent tracks, Papadosio has become one of the major acts today seeking to reshape and transform the music festival landscape. Through their own eyes and ears, they have witnessed miracles and mishaps of festival culture alike and threw the first Rootwire as a way to create and practice their model for an ideal gathering. Every year since, the line-up and scope of the festival has grown, culminating in the critically acclaimed RW2K12, easily the most exciting and elegant Rootwire to date.
In their own words, Papadosio invokes the occasion:

“After months of research, planning, phone calls, emails, and meetings we couldn’t be more excited to bring you what we feel like will be the most eclectic and forward thinking artist lineup of Summer 2013, and this is only the first wave! As with every year, we have meticulously searched far and wide for the most amazing and inspiring musicians, artists, and presenters out there and are assembling them for your experiential and mind-glowing pleasure at the fourth annual Rootwire!

If you don’t know by now, Papadosio’s Rootwire is a gathering that puts every effort into the integrity of the discerning attendants experience, creating a fully immersive environment full of wonder and intrigue. This 4 day and night extravaganza has been developed with the intention of pure inspiration, designed from the ground up to get all in attendance excited about the act of personal and collective creation. The musical lineup is  hand selected personally by Papadosio, and features jaw dropping sounds from local, regional, national and international acts.  Visually Rootwire offers the largest festival based visionary art gallery in the Eastern United States, hosting an international artist lineup whose works are of the most moving and stunning expressions committed to canvas. This landmark festival also gives the same attention to the spiritual, educational, and ceremonial aspects of celebration, offering a wonderful selection of skilled speakers, powerful practitioners, empowered activists, wise elders, and activated yogis.

Ask anyone who has been to Rootwire and they will tell you it is so much more than another fill in the blank music festival. It has been designed with you and your personal experience and growth in mind. We hope that you will come share in our celebration of life; that you will take something with you, so that well after the festival is over and months have passed, what was created together in the humble hills of Ohio will continue to bring you joy and inspiration along your path.”

Stay tuned for the next wave lineup announcement coming soon!

The 2013 Rootwire Round I Lineup includes:
Papadosio x3
Karsh Kale Live Band
Eskmo/Welder
Hundred Waters
Mark Henson (Art)
Amanda Sage (Art)
Chris Dyer (Art)
Bluetech/Evan Marc
Marco Benevento Trio
Dopapod
Paradiso + Rasamayi (Presenter)
Grandfather Mazatzin (Presenter)
Jeet-Kei Leung (Presenter)
Shigeto
Blockhead
Luminaries
Krystleyez (Art)
Michael + Violet Divine (Art)
Randal Roberts (Art)
Jimkata
The Mike Dillion Band
Turkuaz
Kyrstyn Pixton
Tor
Aligning Minds
Futexture
Christian Jaxtheimer (Art)
Simon Haiduk (Art)
Andrew Wagner (Art)
Alaya Love (Presenter)
Julie North (Presenter)
Ehren + Renée Cruz (Presenter)
Dixon (Presenter)
Michael Garfield
Soulacybin
Biolumigen
Manitoa
Andy Reed (Art)
Sweet Melis (Art)
Fabián Jiminéz (Art)
Chris Morphis (Art)
Logos:
Solpurpose
Tribal Council
The Bloom
Vision Lab
Kickin It

Plus many more to be announced!

Tickets for the Fourth Annual Rootwire Music Festival include all 4 days and nights of camping, parking, and all entertainment are available now at http://www.inticketing.com/events/rootwire2013 . For complete Rootwire ticketing options and information on presale general admission please visit www.RootwireFestival.com.

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The Tammy Whynots

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Straw Boss

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Brad Schnittger

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Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin

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Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin

Interview & Photos by Scott Preston

Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Southgate House Revival, 111 E 6th St, Newport, KY
$10, 7 pm doors, 8 pm show
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It’s a special treat when Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin, who normally tour separately and solo, get to share the stage together.  If the chemistry seems especially sparkful, they come by it honestly, as they are a rare breed: a romantic partnership in real life, not just musical life.  And the two together on stage makes for a classic case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.

Danny Schmidt is best known for his riveting poetic lyrics, which have drawn favorable comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt for their depth and complexity.  And gypsy spirit Carrie Elkin is best known for her incredibly soulful and dynamic vocals, which have drawn favorable comparisons to Patty Griffin at her most powerful, and Nanci Griffith at her most intimate.

Together, the respective strengths they each bring, individually, merge into a much greater whole . . . a performance of great energy and spirit . . . and one that audiences seem to be able to connect with on a multitude of levels, at once: Emotionally, Spiritually, and Intellectually.

Cincy Groove: How often do the two of you get to perform together?

Danny & Carrie: Well, for about four years, we almost never performed together . . . we just criss-crossed the country, and only got to see each other coming and going. So last year, we decided to try and perform together, every show, all year . . . just song-swapping every night. And turned out great. Folks seemed to like the personal and musical chemistry . . . and it was great for our relationship. So we’ve continued to book ourselves that way this year, too.

Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin

Cincy Groove: How often do the two of you get to record together? Any plans on a full length record?

Danny & Carrie: We’ve just begun a proper duo album. We’re hoping to finish it this summer, but we’ll see what the schedule allows. Previously, we’ve sung a lot of harmonies on each other’s albums . . . but we haven’t made a full-on duo record til now.

Cincy Groove: Are you working on any new projects?

Carrie: After a really intense few years on the road, I’m going to take a break for a few months and finish up the writing for a new record of my own. I’m quite excited to have creative time again. Will also be working on the duo record with Danny, which will be great fun.

Cincy Groove: Are you working on any new projects?

Danny: I’ve been writing quite a lot. Some of the songs seem more appropriate for the duo project, and some seem more appropriate for the solo project that I’m cooking up, too. The duo project will be more relational in theme, I’d say. Whereas the solo project is filled with more allegorical songs, I’d say.

Cincy Groove: Has it been nice for you to perform back in your home state of Ohio?

Carrie: I love being back in Ohio. Have had the opportunity to be here twice in the past couple months. Took a day off and went to Athens to check things out to see how my alma mater is doing. I love Ohio….I will always feel a deep connection to it.

Cincy Groove: I see that the two of you have recently become engaged, congrats! Tell me how the proposal went down, was she surprised?

Danny: Thanks for the congratulations! It’s been a fun stretch for us, for sure. As for how it all went down . . . well, there’s quite a story to that. I proposed in a song at the end of my SXSW festival set . . . and the surprise of it all made for a double-edge sword. I think it’s best told by this video, really:

Cincy Groove: Do the two of you have a favorite place in Austin to perform?

Danny & Carrie: We LOVE the Cactus Cafe . . . it’s a historic listening room that has a lot of mojo in the walls.  A lot of incredible Texas singer-songwriters have sung a lot of classic songs in that room.  And that legacy really does seem to permeate the place somehow.  We love sharing songs there.

Cincy Groove: What do the two of you enjoy doing when you are at home in Austin?

Danny & Carrie: We love the normalcy of a schedule, and we love to see our friends and feel like part of the community again. And we love that we can really settle down and write and create. That’s what drives this whole thing that we do . . . our songs . . . and it’s nice to get to sit down and have the writing and the creation be our main focus . . . as opposed to the logistics of the road, and the performances being our main focus.

Danny Schmidt & Carrie Elkin

Cincy Groove: How do the two of you feel about how the internet has affected the music business?

Danny & Carrie: It’s hard to speak to this too much, cause neither of us were really engaged in the business of music before the internet. So we can’t really make a proper comparison. It is amazing that we can write a song one day, record it at home, and then basically distribute it internationally instantly on the internet. That’s kinda mind-boggling. And then again, the ease with which your recordings can be stolen and “shared” internationally instantly has largely killed the main traditional income stream for musicians, so it’s slowly choking the infrastructure of the industry that used to support the music.

But the decentralization of media influence on taste-making, and on publicizing the music, has been an incredibly democratizing thing. There are so many ways now that people can find out about great music, in whatever niche they’re interested in. And then again, outside of ridiculous pop “music” with major label financial support, there’s no way for musicians to reach “the masses” all at once. It’s a slow trickling process of gathering fans now, rather than the instantaneous avalanche it once was.

So it’s all a mixed bag, seems to me.

Cincy Groove: Are the two of you looking forward to the summer festival season?

Danny & Carrie: Yeah, we love playing festivals. It’s a great way to reach a lot of people at once, which is nice. And we love the community element of festivals . . . we play our set, and then we actually get to sit down with our artist friends and hang out with them. It’s a real treat!

http://www.dannyschmidt.com

http://www.carrieelkin.com

Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons

Photos by Scott Preston

http://www.angelaperley.com