Yonder Mountain String Band News

Humboldt sees a lot of killer live bands and fans feel lucky when, instead of taking the fast route from San Francisco to Portland, the musicians take the scenic route.

Larry Keel Adam Aijala and Larry Keel have joined forces for a run of west coast shows from December 1 through December 5. This special tour will highlight the two musicians' amazing guitar skills, songwriting, vocals, and ability to collaborate and create a new sound that fans of both acts will love.

Peter Bjorn and John RED Distribution has produced a benefit compilation for the non-profit organization Malaria No More.

Greensky Bluegrass Perennial bluegrass favorite Greensky Bluegrass has joined forces with Todd Sheaffer of Railroad Earth for an inspiring one-week tour in December.

On Saturday the Des Moines Music Coalition stages its fourth annual Little Big Fest, a showcase for Iowa jam, roots, bluegrass and folk music.

The Mimi Fishman Foundation has confirmed the items included in its 2009 Holiday Charity Auction.

People's Court is the new venue for Little Big Fest. The Envy Corps are pictured performing there in 2008.

Alterna-rock band State Radio is on tour and has just announced a February 10 date at Culture Room.

For more: Check out Tulsa World music reporter Jennifer Chancellor's Barrelhouse Beat Blog for music news, videos and more.

Words & Images by: Bill Clifford Yonder Mountain String Band & Railroad Earth :: 10.17.09 :: Nokia Theatre :: New York, NY Adam Aijala - YMSB :: 10.17 :: New York City For live music fans, it's always a wonderful rush when two of your favorite acts are performing together.

After much anticipation, bluegrass patriarch Del McCoury and WAMU's Bluegrass Country's Katy Daley announced the initial lineup for the 3rd Annual DelFest live on air this morning.

MCCOURY MUSIC & HIGH SIERRA MUSIC ANNOUNCE INITIAL LINEUP FOR 3rd ANNUAL DELFEST at ALLEGANY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, CUMBERLAND, MD Del McCoury Band After much anticipation, bluegrass patriarch Del McCoury and WAMU's Bluegrass Country's Katy Daley announced the initial lineup for the 3rd Annual DelFest live on air this morning.

High Strung Music presents banjo player Danny Barnes & bassist Mike Bub in concert Tuesday Oct.27 at Patton Alley Pub.

Talks and tunes dominate this mid-autumn week. The calendar includes: talks by John Eisenberg, David Wroblewski, Liaquat Ahamed, Jerry Apps, Jim Wallis, and a quartet of vampire experts; Women Rock for the Cure, and, more live music by Sunset Rubdown, Arlo Guthrie, The Avett Brothers, Drummer, and Yonder Mountain String Band.

KCMV 106.3, 106.9, 104.1 1. "Meet Me On The Equinox," by Death Cab for Cutie 2. "Frozen Fear," by Gov't Mule 3. "Complicated," by Yonder Mountain String Band 4. "Better Together," by Jack Johnson 5. "Coming Up Easy," by Paolo Nutini 6. "I Feel A Change Comin' On," by Bob Dylan 7. "Wheels," by Foo Fighters 8. "Blackbird," by Marcy Playground 9. "The ...

Bringing the full force of an electric band with just four string instruments, Yonder is able to whip audiences into a frenzy with their feverish and skillful musicianship, whether it be from Adam Ajiala's guitar, Ben Chambers' bass, Jeff Austin's mandolin, Dave Johnston's banjo or the combined force of all four of their voices singing.

Yonder Mountain String Band plays at Rams Head Live in Baltimore tonight . Danny Barnes, recently signed to ATO Records by owner Dave Matthews, opens both shows.

Greensky Bluegrass is poised to become the next big thing on the adventurous jamgrass scene with predecessors like Yonder Mountain String Band and Railroad Earth.

Share + Sep 20, 2009 2:44 pm US/Mountain DENVER The members from the popular Yonder Mountain String Band were busy over weekend with some side projects.

Members of the Moon Mountain Ramblers, a string band from Bend, describe their music as a melting pot of jazz, country, rock and a lot of bluegrass.