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Band Fact Sheet: Twiddle

Known for an excellent live show, this jamming quartet brings its act to Bend
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

Becoming known for your live shows might be one of the highest compliments to receive as a musician. It’s a direct tribute to your skills on stage and the ability to connect with the audience. The band Twiddle happens to fall into that special category. Blending a plethora of genres together—including rock, reggae, bluegrass, funk […]

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Grateful for Garcia

Roots of Creation performs its Grateful Dead-meets-reggae cover album; “Grateful Dub,” in its entirety
Anne Pick

Certain bands have staying power—and not only bands, but genres, too. Both reggae music and the music of the Grateful Dead have proven their longevity. On its most recent album, Roots of Creation blends the staying power of reggae and the Grateful Dead into a unique tribute album, titled “Grateful Dub.” “When I first started […]

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Third Time’s a Charm?

Phish reunion seems to be sticking
Alan Sculley

Twice before, Phish fans have had legitimate reason to wonder if they had witnessed the end of their beloved band. In 2000, Phish went on an open-ended hiatus, making no promises about when or if the group would resume. The band resurfaced for a 2002 New Year’s Eve concert, went on to release two albums […]

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Smells Like Hippie Spirit

The Source’s tie-dyed welcome mat to Phish Phans
Avatar photo Phil Busse

There is a certain amount of debate about how the word “hippie” came about, and who coined the term. But hey, who owns a word anyway? While working as a journalist in San Francisco, I was consistently told that long-time San Francisco Chronicle columnist Herb Caen had first penned the title in the mid-60s for […]

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