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Editor — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 02:13:20 +0000

2016 VOYAGER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Saturday and Sunday
September 17 & 18, 2016

Two Stages ⋅ Music ⋅ Workshops ⋅ Interactive Art ⋅ Food Trucks
Spider House Ballroom and Chapel
2908 Fruth St Austin, Texas [map]

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Musical Performers
Chasca ⋅ Worhol ⋅ Proud Peasant ⋅ Muppletone ⋅ eBurner ⋅ Mount Pressmore
Thirteen of Everything ⋅ Obnosticon ⋅ Herd of Instinct ⋅ Black Ladder ⋅
The Aaron Clift Experiment ⋅ Built for the Future ⋅ Space Mariner ⋅ Flourish

Workshops
Lead Synth Workshop ⋅ Ableton and the Beyond Beyond
Touch Guitar Workshop ⋅ Theremin: History and Performance Technique

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Musical Performers
Stop Motion Orchestra ⋅ Transit Method ⋅ The Dialtones ⋅ The Invincible Czars
Aileen Adler ⋅ Ponytrap ⋅ DiM13NSiON ⋅ Groove Think ⋅ Circling Drones
Every Shape a Diamond ⋅ Another de Sade ⋅ Atlas Maior ⋅ Trying Science
Postwriter ⋅ Jam Therapy

Workshop
How to Build a Robot Drummer

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Vincent’s Betrayal

Editor — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 20:54:16 +0000

The sound of a heavy, hammering drum pedal holds beat to rapid guitar riffs and deep, raspy vocals. With influences like Megadeth and Dream Theatre, Victoria’s Vincent’s Betrayal lives up to its metal icons. The progressive metal band’s first album, “Deconstructing the Machine,” was released by Stout City Records. Some of the songs, like “Enslaved by Numbers,” have guitar melodies disrupted by heavy breakdowns while others, like “The Oasis,” slow down and showcase the harmonizing of instruments.

Bandcamp: https://vincentsbetrayal1.bandcamp.com/releases

Facebook: www.facebook.com/vincentsbetrayal

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5AKhQPkqkg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincentsbetrayal/

Another De Sade’s new EP: “The Allusionist”

The Grackle Diversion — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:48:46 +0000

Surrealism and psychedelia combine to describe an intriguing form of magick on Another De Sade’s “The Allusionist.” That is, “magick” in the sense of “intentional change,” not card tricks. The mini-album is a semi-autobiographical account of the band’s journey to find knowledge and truth – with all of the resulting challenges, rewards, and “False Summits” described along the way. Thoughtful lyrics mesh with melodic hooks, infectious rhythms, mosh-inducing power chords, and gorgeous arpeggios to take the listener on an excursion that becomes more rewarding with each listen.

Truth be told, this six-song album is no playful trip through a meadow of daisies and butterflies. Nor would one expect that from a band called Another De Sade. In fact, this is about traveling in the original sense of that word, derived from the Old French “travail” meaning “to work.” This album will both challenge and reward the listener, as all great works should.

The EP begins with the gothic “Echino,” which recounts the storyteller’s frustrations interacting with a world stuck on auto-pilot. The dialogue advances with the prog-inspired “Flytrap” and continues with the genre-defying “The Marksman.” This third track seems to represent a catharsis musically and thematically on the EP. And yet, no laurels will be rested upon here, as the aforementioned “False Summit” opens with a Fugazi-inspired rhythm, swinging into the line “it’s all smoke and mirrors again.” And the Sisyphean tale continues to unfold. “Hectocotylus” (you’ll have to look it up) closes the lyrical portion of the album and we are then presented with the haunting “Para Bellum” played on a home-built lap harp. This album closer acts as a kind of ellipsis, preparing the listener for the next chapter in the Another De Sade story. “The Allusionist” is a strong album, with a promise of more to come – what more could one want?

“The Allusionist” will be released on July 30th with a free show at the Dirty Dog. At the show, Another De Sade will be joined by The Body Rampant, The Orphan The Poet, Orro Cassini, and Slowlikefire. Be sure to check it out!

Another De Sade will also be featured at this year’s Voyager Music Festival which takes place September 17 and 18th. Be sure to get a ticket today, a free gift when you make a $25 donation to the VoyagerFest Generosity campaign.

The Alea Dilemma

Editor — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 22:37:43 +0000

The Alea Dilemma is an eclectic progressive rock band based out of Kansas City, Missouri. The seeds of The Alea Dilemma were sown in Denver, Colorado in 2007 through the formation of Strativarium, a prog rock band which featured guitarist/vocalist Danny Brymer and bassist Ryan Sloan. After Strativarium folded in 2009 and the members moved to different locations, through a twist of fate, the two friends and former band mates ended up in the Kansas City area in 2013. [pullquote]alea (ey-lee-uh) n. dice, a game of chance
dilemma (di·lem·ma) n. an argument presenting two or more equally conclusive alternatives against an opponent[/pullquote]Eager to reunite and make music again, they started a new progressive rock outfit calling themselves The Alea Dilemma. They began to write music and shortly added Todd Crookston on drums to complete the lineup.

In January of 2015, they started recording their debut album, Within The Clamor of Voices, which was released in November of 2015 to critical acclaim. They also began to play the Kansas City rock circuit that spring establishing their presence in the region. In April of 2016, Todd left amicably to pursue other interests and Ben Shwedler successfully auditioned for the drum chair.The Alea Dilemma plays progressive rock with complex jazz harmonic structures and a symphonic classical brilliance infused with a high energy rock sound. One can imagine the intricate instrumental interplay of Yes and Mahavishnu Orchestra, with the advanced harmonic progressions of Chick Corea and Steely Dan, held together by an aggressive rock sound akin to Led Zeppelin, Soundgarden, and King’s X. The influence of classical composers such as Stravinsky, Bartok, and Bach cannot be mistaken either. Their music is characterized by their virtuosity as well as their intricate, yet emotionally engaging compositions. Through the unique amalgamation of styles and sounds through their chance encounter, they strive to produce their finest compositions and performances.

2016 Voyager Music Festival Line-Up

Editor — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 15:54:29 +0000

2016 VOYAGER MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP

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Day One – September 17, 2016

Musical Performers
Chasca
Worhol
Proud Peasant
Muppletone
eBurner
Mount Pressmore
Thirteen of Everything
Obnosticon
Herd of Instinct
Black Ladder
The Aaron Clift Experiment
Built for the Future
The Alea Dilemma
Space Mariner

Workshops (beginning at 12:30 PM)
– Lead Synth Workshop
– Ableton and the Beyond Beyond
– How to Build a Robot Drummer
– Touch Guitar Workshop
– Theremin: History and Performance Technique

Day Two – September 18, 2016

Musical Performers
Stop Motion Orchestra
Transit Method
The Dialtones
The Invincible Czars
Aileen Adler
Ponytrap
DiM13NSiON
Groove Think
Circling Drones
Vincent’s Betrayal
Every Shape a Diamond
Another de Sade
Atlas Maior
Postwriter

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This project is supported in part by the
Cultural Arts Division of the
City of Austin Economic Development Department.

Groove Think

Editor — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:09:26 +0000

Groove Think is an innovative trio based in Austin, TX. Fusing progressive rock with elements of groove metal, funk, and jazz, they put on an energetic live performance that will make your head bang and set your feet to dancing. Groove Think established in October of 2010 with Frederick Jones on guitar and Corey Isaacks on bass, with a recent addition of Mike Krieger on drums to complete the trio. The band has recorded 2 albums and has a 3rd in the works, to be entitled “Intellect.” Their most recent release was on August 1st, 2013 with a live album entitled “Groove Think on Local Live.” Groove Think is served best on the rocks and will gladly accompany you to far out spaces.