The Mickey Hart Band To Unveil New Line Up at the Fillmore in San Francisco, CA on June 30th
SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The Mickey Hart Band will be unveiling their new line up at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco, CA on this Saturday June 30th. The band is excited to welcome new singer and multi instrumentalist, Joe Bagale, who will share vocal duties with female powerhouse Crystal Monee Hall. Bagale joins the current line up of Mickey Hart, Hall, Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools, Grammy winning percussionist and Hart’s longtime band mate Sikiru Adepoju, drummer Ian “Inx” Herman, guitarist Gawain Matthews, and keyboardist/producer Ben Yonas. Originally from Rochester, NY, Bagale has been performing with the San Francisco’s Jazz Mafia collective for the past five years.
The band congratulates past band member Tim Hockenberry on his recent success on the television show “America’s Got Talent” and wishes him the best of luck as he goes on to compete for the prize.
Opening for the Mickey Hart Band at the Fillmore will be a brand new group coming out of the San Francisco’s Jazz Mafia collective, Adam Theis and SUBHARMONIC, who will be making their debut performance. To catch the show, purchase tickets here.
See a video of Dave Schools and Sikiru Adepujo talking about the Fillmore show below, along with a live performance of “That’s It For The Other One” shot by MoBoogie at the Ogden Theater in Denver, CO on May 17th, 2012.
The Mickey Hart Band is currently offering 5 free downloads of new studio tracks, and live versions of “Friend of the Devil”, “Fire on the Mountain”, and “Bertha” at http://www.mickeyhart.net/download.
Mickey Hart Band 2012 Tour Dates
6/30/12 San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore –Buy Tickets
7/1/12 Reno, NV – Artown Festival – Wingfield Park – Details
7/18/12 Salisbury, MA- Blue Ocean Hall –Buy Tickets
8/18/12 Laureltown, PA- A Bears Picnic –Buy Tickets
8/21/12 Minneapolis, MN – Cedar Cultural Center –Buy Tickets
8/22/12 Iowa City, IA – The Englert Theatre –Buy Tickets
Mickey Hart performed this soundscape on a replica of the Golden Gate Bridge, using encoded sonifications of sounds from the Golden Gate Bridge itself.
from Mickey Hart:
…In honor of the 75th Anniversary Festivities of the Golden Gate Bridge, I will perform my original composition of the sounds of the bridge at the finale at Crissy Field on Sunday May 27th. The most famous bridge in America is actually a musical instrument, which sings its signature song every day, yet its song has never been heard before. Imagine hearing the bridge as intensely as you hear an intimate whisper, a scary scream, an ever-present low-level hum.
To compose the piece, I used data from accelerometers placed all over the span, and “sonified” the data with the help of Mark Ballora of Penn State, Ben Yonas and Jonah Sharp. “Sonification” is the process of converting information and data into music. These accelerometers, designed primarily for seismic events, monitor vibrations of the bridge. The Golden Gate Bridge vibrates from its toes (earth, water) to its thighs (pillars of cement and steel), to its torso and crown (air, sky). We have created a musical soundscape based on the real sounds of the bridge.
I will be performing these extraordinary sounds live on “Bridgette”, our 23-foot long, stainless steel scale model of the Golden Gate Bridge, built by a team of Exploratorium designers and engineers. I’m also bringing the band along for the ride. Come join us for the finale of the festival on Sunday night at 9:50pm at Crissy Field, right after the fireworks. Baby, will there be fireworks!
As part of the 75th birthday of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Grateful Dead’s drummer Mickey Hart will play a replica of the Bridge.
From KGO ABC San Francisco:
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — On Memorial Day weekend, the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th birthday celebration will include a unique performance: a legendary Bay Area musician will be playing a giant replica of the bridge.
Some time back in the late 1960s or early 70s, just as the Grateful Dead was becoming a powerful musical force, one of the band’s drummers became entranced by the Golden Gate Bridge.
“I sensed that there was sound coming from the bridge and I pictured it as a giant wind harp,” Mickey Hart said.
Hart wanted to play the bridge like an instrument, so he snuck out in the middle of the night with a rubber hammer.
“Tapping on the bridge and trying to record it,” he said.
The police kicked him off.
“And then I came back a second time and I was unceremoniously taken off the bridge, this time in handcuffs,” Hart said. (read the whole story here)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- The Mickey Hart Band has announced new “Above the Clouds” tour dates for late May and July, in support of their brand new album, Mysterium Tremendum. The band has also released Volume Two in their video series about the record. The video features Dave Schools explaining what drew him into the project. “One thing that pulled me in to this project, was what became the song “Who Stole The Show?,” says Schools. “I’d come over to the studio two years ago and play some bass lines on some really long grooves with the Sounds of the Universe, and then I’d go off and go on tour with Widespread Panic. Then I’d come back six months later, and all the grooves and loops had been cut into tunes with Sikiru singing the Ifa. The tune blew my mind. It was nothing like I had ever heard before. It pulled me right in.” Fans can download “Who Stole The Show?” for free at http://www.mickeyhart.net/download.
Mickey Hart Band 2012 Tour Dates
4/23/12 Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic Lounge –Buy Tickets
Primus, Phil Lesh & Friends, Bob Weir & Bruce Hornsby with Special Guest Branford Marsalis, Mickey Hart Band, Sound Tribe Sector 9 &
The Avett Brothers Set to Perform July 19th – 22ndEarly Bird Tickets Sold Out – Way Advance Ticket Price Extended!
Bridgeport, Conn. – Known as the Northeast’s premier music, arts and camping festival, the 17th annual Gathering of the Vibes will deliver a four-day extravaganza featuring a stellar lineup including: Primus, Phil Lesh & Friends, Bob Weir & Bruce Hornsby with Special Guest Branford Marsalis, Mickey Hart Band,Sound Tribe Sector 9, TheAvett Brothers, along with Yonder Mountain String Band, 7 Walkers, The Greyboy Allstars, and Steel Pulse. Vibes favorites Dark Star Orchestra, Zappa Plays Zappa, and Bridgeport’s own Deep Banana Blackout will return to the stage in 2012. Over 40 bands will perform on multiple stages located throughout the 370-acre beachfront venue. While Early Bird tickets have sold out, Way Advance ticket pricing has been extended as a token of thanks to the “Vibe Tribe” for their neverending love of great music and good times.
“The Vibes is a seminal gathering of the tribes, and should be supported by those who spawned it,” shared Mickey Hart, founding member of The Grateful Dead.
Continuing its tradition of embracing new, undiscovered artists, Vibes is letting its 130,000 Facebook fans select one up-and-coming band to perform in front of 20,000+ music enthusiasts. Fans are encouraged to vote by June 1st using the Road to the Vibes App and the winner will be announced in early June.
“Gathering of the Vibes celebrates the way music allows us to share that which goes beyond words,” explained festival founder Ken Hays. “Right now there’s a convergence of jam bands, electronica, and rock and roll – bridging the generations and truly making this a festival with something for everyone.”
Gathering of the Vibes is an all ages, family friendly event, offering an exclusive Family Camping area, Kids Corner, Teen Scene including interactive programing and a “School of Rock Teen Vibes Stage,” featuring musical instruction and jam sessions with Main Stage artists.
Single day and Weekend VIP ticket holders enjoy added perks: expedited entry and rock-star parking with easy in/out access, shaded camping areas along with catered meals, snacks and beverages, air conditioned bathroom trailers, and hot showers. Located stage left on the concert field, the massive VIP hospitality tent and viewing platforms offer exceptional stage sightlines and the opportunity to mix and mingle with artists. Single Day, Weekend, and VIP tickets are on sale now at: www.GOVIBES.com.
Seaside Park is easily accessible by public transportation and just 50 miles from Manhattan. Fans traveling from NYC can take Metro North or the Port Jefferson Ferry. Shuttle bus service will transport festival attendees to and from the venue, local area hotels, the ferry, train and bus stations. Discounted hotel accommodations at Vibes preferred hotels are available here.
…In honor of the 75th Anniversary Festivities of the Golden Gate Bridge, I will perform my original composition of the sounds of the bridge at the finale at Crissy Field on Sunday May 27th. The most famous bridge in America is actually a musical instrument, which sings its signature song every day, yet its song has never been heard before. Imagine hearing the bridge as intensely as you hear an intimate whisper, a scary scream, an ever-present low-level hum.
