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Readers, We have been dealing with major internet connection failer here at Refrain Magazine. That is the reason for apparent lack of updates since before Christmas. We are still working out modem issues, but should be up and running on rocket fuel next week. Our appologies for any inconvenience over the holidays. Our calendar, luckily,... »
Fresh Faces at Myspace
Wendy’s (the hamburger enterprise–not a person) and MySpace Records have teamed up to launch a new Internet series called “Fresh Faces.” Building on Wendy’s motto of ‘You Know When It’s Real,’ the ongoing Web program consists of nine episodes from three different emerging artists, showing what a ‘day in the life’ of a budding... »
UMPHREY’s MCGEE ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF EASY STAR ALL- STARS REMIX
photo by Kevin Browning Available digitally at Itunes and elsewhere beginning October 6th, Umphrey’s McGee releases a dub remix of “Turn & Run” – remixed by Michael G. of the famed reggae collective, Easy Star All-Stars (Lonely Hearts World Tour 2009, Dub Side of the Moon, Radiodread). “Turn & Run” originally appeared on Umphrey’s McGee’s... »
GARAGE A TROIS Offers Free MP3
GARAGE A TROIS to Release POWER PATRIOT On OCTOBER 27 Through THE ROYAL POTATO FAMILY Garage A Trois is a collaboration of four of the most visionary improvisers of the time: Skerik on saxophones, Mike Dillon on vibes, Marco Benevento on keyboards, and Stanton Moore on drums. While improvisation is at the heart of... »
Editor’s October Picks
Some readers have expressed an interest in seeing the live music dates in a list. Instead of posting selected artist dates, here are them all, divided by local and regional. Look for more news and features on a few of these. Live Events in Grand Forks ND/East Grand Forks MN: Oct 7-10 Great Outdoors, Diamond Lounge,... »
Joan Jett’s Blackheart Records: Showing Heart for Three Decades
This story ran in Skope Magazine in the March/April 2008 issue before the magazine became online only. When Joan Jett started Blackheart Records nearly three decades ago, it wasn’t with... »
Rockpit.com live mobile webcast of Creed to be delivered exclusively to BlackBerry smartphones
This event does have a fee, but it promises to be a technology/musical first, changing the way music is experienced and distributed. WHAT: Live mobile webcast of rock bands Creed and opening act Staind streamed exclusively to BlackBerry® smartphones via mobile application. The CREED live webcast, produced by DC3 Music Group, LLC and directed by... »
Jazz at Fargo’s Studio 222
Studio 222 In the heart of downtown Fargo, Studio 222 is a beacon for jazz enthusiasts. The venue at 222 North Broadway will be hosting a number of jazz nights this fall. Their house band, for want of another term, the Simon Rowe Trio, will be cooking up something hot or cool, depending on your jazz... »
September Editor Picks and News
Though summer is winding down, there’s still lots of live music in River City and the region this month. Festivals are winding down, but live music venues are hopping with a new college term starting. We have listed some special events below to make sure you don’t miss out. Also, at Refrain, we’d like to... »
