Jounce

Unlike other child stars, Danny Tamberelli didn’t wind up with an “E! True Hollywood Story” chronicling self-destructive fits and other mishaps and meltdowns. Tamberelli was 11 when he starred in the quirky Nickelodeon show “The Adventures of Pete & Pete.” On the set, the young actor/musician had his amp blown up by Iggy Pop, got served ice-cream from Michael Stipe and traded CD’s with Steve Buscemi.

“I’m passionate about acting, but this is what I was doing in the dressing room even then,” says Tamberelli of his love for playing music. “It’s cool to do both, but music has always been my primary outlet.”

Jounce is not your normal touring ensemble. Made up of childhood friends who have known each other since kindergarten, the musical connection between them reflects these deep roots.

Consisting of Dan Tamberelli on bass, Matt DeSteno on guitar, and Joe Ciarallo on drums, with all members contributing vocals, the band is a mainstay at bars, clubs, music halls, colleges and festivals up and down the eastern United States, consistently consistently building buzz and refining their presence in both the live and studio settings.

When the members of Jounce graduated from college in spring of 2004, the band relocated to a somewhat secluded property bordered by the Holyoke State Forest in Amherst, MA. They traveled extensively, playing hundreds of shows and sharing bills with influences including the Benevento Russo Duo, The Flaming Lips, Medeski, Martin and Wood and The Slip.

After several years, the band returned home and moved back to the New York area, where they eventually landed in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Jounce’s self-titled debut album was released on June 29th, 2006 to rave reviews. The opening song “You Tell Me” garnered 3rd place in Relix magazine’s Winter 2006 JamOff Competition out of over 500 submissions and the band began playing increasingly larger rooms including New York’s Highline Ballroom and Gramercy Theater.

The band’s sophomore effort, “These Things,” was released March 31st, 2009 on GreenFence Records. The album was produced by Jounce and Rob Stevens (Magnetic Fields), and mixed and mastered by renowned producer Rob Fraboni (The Band, Rolling Stones, Bob Marley). The album contains nine tracks of previously un-released Jounce originals as well as a rendition of Guide By Voices’ “The Hardway.” Songs like “Too Far Gone” and “Who Hates “The Office” show the band’s ability to deliver tight rock anthems. “Cold Fog” shows they can ease into a tune and still bring you away. “Truth Defines” and “The World at Large” mix catchy choruses with instrumental prowess.

Jounce welcomed guest musicians Marco Benevento (The Duo), who played keyboards on “Yenny” and “These Things” and Tom Hamilton (Brothers Past, American Babies) who added guitar and vocals on “The World At Large,” “Cold Fog” and “These Things.” Upon releasing “These Things,” Relix magazine named Jounce one of their artists “on the verge.”

The band recorded a version of Miracle Legion’s “The Heart is Attached” as part of a compilation album released in September 2009 titled, “Ciao My Shining Star:The Songs of Mark Mulcahy” and dedicated to Miracle Legion front man Mark Mulcahy. The compilation also featured Radioheads’s Thom Yorke, The National, Frank Black of the Pixies and Elvis Perkins, among others. The project was covered by media from Stereogum to Pitchfork.

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Bring Me The Music Hartford

The Shell Agency presents Bring Me The Music Hartford! The festival kicks off on Saturday, July 30 with a metal showcase and will end on Sunday, July 31 featuring unsigned indie and alternative bands from greater Hartford. The president of Rotten Records will be in attendance to scout local talent. Fans can purchase 2-day passes for only $10 in advance through any participating bands or on ticketfly.com. More info can be found on facebook or theshellagency.com.

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Jerryfest featuring The Desert Rain Trio performing the music of Jerry Garcia

Desert Rain Is a band that started back in 1987 in a much simpler time and space….
when the Grateful Dead was still that innocent cozmic circus we all wanted to run away with , if only to stave off the inevitable “grown up future” we all faced .
It is in that tradition that the Desert Rain Duo, Trio, and Quartet,,,,etc play music
With a fearless love for the song coupled with a strong urge to make people dance Desert Rain plays the gems from Johnny Cash ,The Grateful Dead ,Bob Dylan, Talking Heads to Bob Marley
covering blues ,rock ,country,reggae,funk
and every genre in between
Desert Rain shows are genuinely fun and performed with a certain warmth , intimacy and confidence that comes with playing for many years

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JEFF BUJAK

Jeff Bujak is a Northampton, MA based keyboardist/producer/composer who has designed a new style of intelligent dance music (IDM) that dives deep into the waters of complex electronica and he’s carving a fresh path in the live-music scene one performance at a time. Though, if you ask a Jeff Bujak fan to describe his music, a blank face followed by a smile would prove to be a common trial answer, then usually words like ‘dirty’ and ‘epic’ start pouring out. His music falls into a large pool of electronica dance genres, lands on one and leaps to the next while he wails away on his keyboards to create something truly moving, smart and original.

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SISTER SPARROW

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds is a nine-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul. The band is led by Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow), whose astoundingly powerful voice and sly demeanor make for a spellbinding presence onstage. She is backed by the mighty force of The Dirty Birds, a flock of eight men who masterfully lay down thundering grooves and soaring melodies. While each of the Birds are capable of lighting up the stage with jaw-dropping displays of musicianship, it’s clear they’re focused on delivering the band’s infectious music as a single entity. Simply put, the band’s live show is explosive.

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JAZZY TIME

Music by: Ace Livingston Quartet
Tickets available at the door!

Dr. Ruckus

Brought together by a common love of live, improvisational music, Dr. Ruckus began as a collective of Burlington musicians performing a party-centered repertoire of their favorite jazz, funk, and rock standards, while adding original tunes showcasing the complex interplay of horn players Ben Reed, Mateo Davide, and Taylor Smith mixed with the infectious groove of drummer James Gilbane and bassist Brendan Keogh, together with Ben Sanford and Andrew Carton’s blazing guitar work. From sharing the stage with the Headhunters and Big Sam’s Funky Nation to playing fundraisers for our Governor, Dr. Ruckus is sure to fill your prescription of a fun funkin’ time.

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Todd Kramer Band

Todd Kramer is a singer/songwriter originally from the sleepy town of Woodbridge, CT – he currently resides in New York City.

Beginning his career as just a hobby, he started training his voice and performing at only 12 years old for small audiences of friends and colleagues from his hometown. At 15, he wrote the lyrics and melody for his first song “Fate,” inspired by a young love. Four years later, after honing his self-taught skills on the guitar, he wrote his first full song, “Summertime Blues”.

Who would have thought that something that started as just a playful hobby would eventually turn into a serious pursuit?

Upon graduating from Syracuse University in May 2009 amid a poor economy and limited job opportunities, Todd decided it was the right time to pursue his secret lifelong dream. He spent years developing his personal style as a guitarist, songwriter and performer that has been compared to the likes of John Mayer, Jason Mraz and Howie Day.

His song writing remains inspired by people, places and events in his own life. Past and current relationships, the transition into life in the “real world” and world travels he has embarked on — including having lived in Madrid, Spain and sojourns to Portugal, Ireland, London and various other dream-like destinations — have all influenced his personal taste and style to help him grow musically and personally. A wide variety of musical influences has also facilitated the growth in Todd’s music from contemporary singer/songwriters like Ray LaMontagne and Howie Day to legends like Dylan, Springsteen, Morrison and Clapton. As he also manages to add a splash of contemporary pop to his sound, displayed by his original acoustic remix of Beyonce’s “If I Were A Boy” and Sean Kington’s “Replay,” it is no wonder that he is quickly becoming a cult favorite on the NYC music scene.

Now that Todd has gained acclaim from fellow artists and experience as an on-stage presence, he has become a regular at some of New York City’s most well-known coffeehouses and clubs, notably Rockwood Music Hall, Bowery Electric, The Bitter End and Caffe Vivaldi in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.

With a first album planned for release before the end of 2010, in collaboration with famed Matisyahu producer Angelo Montrone, you can expect to hear and see a lot from this up-and-coming talented performer. His music is full of infectious melodies and thoughtful, relatable lyrics so inviting that you will not want to miss a single chord.

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