Summer Camp Music Festival 2010 has ended

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Summer Camp Music Festival 2010

2:00pm CDT

Trichome (2:00 to 3:00)

Band Website In a world finding safety in comfort zones, up-and-coming band, Trichome, does not hesitate to branch out and experiment. Based out of Northern Colorado, the self-proclaimed 'world-jam-reggae' band never settles for complacency. This 6-member outlet strives for constant improvement and evolving their sound to the next level.

Thursday May 27, 2010 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Campfire

4:00pm CDT

Van Ghost (4:00 to 5:00)

Thursday May 27, 2010 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Campfire

6:00pm CDT

Neoga Blacksmith (6:00 to 7:00)

Band Website A country-rock / rockabilly band hailing from Urbana-Champaign.

Thursday May 27, 2010 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Campfire

8:00pm CDT

Slippy Larue (8:00 to 9:00)

Band Website Slippy LaRue is a trio of musicians from Columbia, Missouri with each member of the band containing a strong passion for music. Providing their blend of instrumental improvisation, composition and sound shaping, Slippy LaRue aims to stimulate the ears of their listeners as well as make them move.

Thursday May 27, 2010 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Campfire

10:00pm CDT

The Stone Sugar Shakedown (10:00 to 11:00)

Band Website The Stone Sugar Shakedown, a 4-piece band from St. Louis, Missouri, blends earth-rooted, traditional music and contemporary, spacious sounds. Their multi-dimensional music and live performances captivate the listener and create a funk-filled atmosphere, both sonically and visually.

Thursday May 27, 2010 10:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Campfire

12:00am CDT

30db (Midnight to 1:30 AM)

Band Website Hailing from Chicago, longtime friends, musical collaborators, and all-around conspirators Jeff Austin (of Yonder Mountain String Band) and Brendan Bayliss (of Umphrey's McGee) have been writing music and playing together for years. In between their busy tour schedules with Yonder and Umphrey's, the two musicians had always wanted to start a band. They wrote some songs, played some shows (both on Jeff's turf in Colorado and back home in Chicago) and so 30db was born.

Friday May 28, 2010 12:00am - 1:30am CDT
Campfire

11:00am CDT

Strange Arrangement (11:00 to Noon)

Band Website Strange Arrangement is quickly climbing the ranks of the Midwest music scene and has been developing a strong fan base with their fresh, innovative sound. Their ever-changing musical landscape and sense of humor bring audiences an entertaining show that leaves them dancing and wanting more.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/strangearrangement

Friday May 28, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Campfire

1:00pm CDT

Van Ghost (1:00 to 2:00)

Band Website With an exquisite 6 piece band flavored with pedal steel guitars and haunting guy/girl harmonies, the band played it's debut show before a packed audience at Chicago's revered Metro in January 2008. It was an auspicious beginning for one of Chicago's most promising new acts.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/vanghost

Friday May 28, 2010 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Campfire

3:00pm CDT

Papadosio (3:00 to 4:00)

Band Website Some music, because of its originality, timelessness, mass appeal, or perhaps because it is just plain odd, will always be destined for the hallowed halls of cult classicism. No band fits this criteria better than Papadosio. Papadosio's music is all about unexpected combinations. From Rock/House to Jazz/Hop to Dub/Breaks and so on, every song has a unique approach to attaining originality.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/papadosio

Friday May 28, 2010 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Campfire

5:00pm CDT

Two Fresh (5:00 to 6:00)

Band Website Two Fresh consists of an inseparable pair of twin producers, Sherwyn and Kendrick Nichols, who have been making beats and playing music together since they were 15-years-old. Their music contains a unique style of music combining elements of hip-hop, jazz, soul, standout synth lines, creative sample chops and heavy bass sections.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/twofresh

Friday May 28, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Campfire

7:00pm CDT

The Uglysuit (7:00 to 8:00)

Band Website Four members of the Oklahoma City sextet the Uglysuit have played together since their early teens, but first came to musical prominence ten years later during their early twenties. The group's bright and breezy sound (akin to that of fellow Oklahoma City band the Flaming Lips) caught the attention of Quarterstick Records, which signed the Uglysuit in 2008. The Uglysuit also made appearances at the Summer Camp Festival and played dates with Iron & Wine.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/theuglysuit

Friday May 28, 2010 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Campfire

12:30am CDT

Split Lip Rayfield (12:30 AM to 2:30 AM)

Band Website With over a decade of recording and performing under its belt, Split Lip Rayfield has demonstrated an uncanny ability to survive adverse conditions and swim against mainstream trends to emerge as one of the Midwest's most uncompromising bands. We're excited to have them at Summer Camp for the first time ever this year!
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/splitliprayfield

Saturday May 29, 2010 12:30am - 2:30am CDT
Campfire

11:00am CDT

The Hue (11:00 to Noon)

Band Website The Hue is aggressive progressive instrumental rock. Seamless, flowing compositions with furious musicianship and a sense of elation rarely found among progressive rock practitioners are the staple of The Hue's ever-expanding catalogue. The quartet brings the audience along for a barrage of rock's ferocity cut with jazz's meticulousness & sense of melody, all tied together with funk sensibilities that lead to unforgettable crests.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/thehue

Saturday May 29, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Campfire

1:00pm CDT

Big Light with special guest Joel Cummins (1:00 to 2:00)

Band Website Big Light is an independent rock and roll band from San Francisco, California. In addition to writing their own material, the band also covers songs by modern American songwriter, Nathan Moore. As the story goes, Fred Torphy (songwriter,guitars) was inspired by his generation's current wave of great American rock groups like My Morning Jacket, The Slip, Dr. Dog and Wilco. Joining forces with drummer Bradly Bifulco, they set out to form a band that would follow in those footsteps. Joel Cummins of Umphrey's McGee will be sitting in with Big Light on their set, too.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/biglight

Saturday May 29, 2010 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Campfire

3:00pm CDT

Dubskin (3:00 to 4:00)

Band Website Dubskin is a 5 piece Roots/Dub Reggae band from Ft. Collins, CO. After forming in 2006 Dubskin released their debut, a nice mix of past and present creating a new version of a familiar sound and was recorded/produced by Derek Smith of Pretty Lights. Dubskin has just released it's second album and has already created a strong buzz in the American reggae scene.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/dubskin

Saturday May 29, 2010 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Campfire

5:00pm CDT

Alabaster Brown (5:00 to 6:00)

Band Website Alabaster Brown is an original rock/alt country band from St. Louis, Missouri. The band's down-home style comes from its incorporation of elements of roots rock, alt-country, bluegrass, midwestern and cajun styles of music into their own unique sound, the Trademarked, "
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/alabasterbrown

Saturday May 29, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Campfire

7:00pm CDT

Big Gigantic (7:00 to 8:00)

Band Website Boulder, Colorado's Big Gigantic have been killing the live electronic music scene as of late. The two-man sound-machine of Lalli and Salken showcases an array of gripping compositions by combining elements of a DJ and live band setup while mixing thoughtful melodic ideas with pulsating dance tunes.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/biggigantic

Saturday May 29, 2010 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Campfire

12:30am CDT

Hot Buttered Rum (12:30 AM to 2:30 AM)

Band Website Initially formed as an acoustic string band, seven years of constant touring has transformed Hot Buttered Rum into a plugged-in, percussive powerhouse that wows critics and fans alike. Their left-coast rock reveals an access to jazz, country, and world music that few groups can match. While the band's music belies simple categorization, its songwriting and stage chemistry delights listeners at every turn.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/hotbutteredrum

Sunday May 30, 2010 12:30am - 2:30am CDT
Campfire

11:00am CDT

Steez (11:00 to Noon)

Band Website After receiving repeated acclaim for their live performances, which typically include a seamless weaving of thoughtfully composed originals and crowd pleasing covers spanning from Madonna to clever obscurities like Genialistid (Estonia), Steez is ready to take Creepfunk into the studio for their first full length LP. Hoping to carve out a niche in the competitive jamband landscape, what really sets Steez apart is the camaraderie and endearing sense of humor.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/steeze

Sunday May 30, 2010 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Campfire

1:00pm CDT

Brainchild (1:00 to 2:00)

Band Website Brainchild is a four-piece band that integrates the feeling of jazz and soul with the intensity of shredding guitar solos. The best way to describe the sound is Brainchild. Tightened vocal harmonies radiate the air as the rhythm section keeps the funk in check.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/brainchild

Sunday May 30, 2010 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Campfire

3:00pm CDT

Zmick (3:00 to 4:00)

Band Website Zmick is a progressive rock/jam band formed in early 2007 in Urbana, Illinois. The music encompasses elements of jazz, progressive rock, reggae, electronica, funk, metal, Latin and world music. Zmick writes music with the intent of bringing people together and giving them an opportunity to dance, sing, laugh and bond with other music lovers.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/zmick

Sunday May 30, 2010 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Campfire

5:00pm CDT

Zach Deputy (5:00 to 6:00)

Band Website Having now reached thousands of fans through his local and regional performances, Zach Deputy will be headed out on the road to play for them in their home towns. With an aggressive touring schedule that takes him from Tallahassee to Montreal to Chicago and back again, Zach is now committed to developing the East Coast and the Eastern Midwest, and may just show up at a club near you.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/zachdeputy

Sunday May 30, 2010 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Campfire

7:00pm CDT

UV Hippo (7:00 to 8:00)

Sunday May 30, 2010 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Campfire

11:30pm CDT

Chicago Farmer (11:30 PM to 12:30 AM)

Band Website Cody's voice is powerful and gritty, emotionally piercing while subtly imbuing additional layers of meaning and poignancy in his lyrical delivery. His songwriting is deeply rooted in the American Folk tradition and all of its grit but with a post Dylan sense of wit, perspicacity and that certain savior-faire.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/chicagofarmer

Sunday May 30, 2010 11:30pm - Monday May 31, 2010 12:30am CDT
Campfire

12:30am CDT

The Ragbirds (12:30 AM to 2:00 AM)

Band Website Ask The Ragbirds how to describe their hard-to-define Folk Rock and World Fusion and they'll tell you it's 'infectious global groove'. Mixing Gypsy, Middle-Eastern, Americana, Rock and Latin influences, all stirred with a Celtic fiddler's bow, The Ragbirds' eclectic sound dazzles the young and old.
http://www.summercampfestival.com/2010/ragbirds

Monday May 31, 2010 12:30am - 2:00am CDT
Campfire