DWP’s Bourbon & Beyond festival brought a stacked lineup of the best names in alternative, folk, country, bluegrass and rock to Louisville, Kentucky. But, the best part of it was the daily, intimate sessions put on for only a select number of people.
The Beatles, Stones and Zeppelin were awesome—but rock lives on. Why not break out of the classic rock cocoon and give new rock a chance? Rockhound is here to help. Think of it as a bridge from 1967 to todayand beyond. Breaking into their own angsty punk metal songs, the Ulrich brothers—sons of the legendary … Continued
Danny Wimmer, founder, and Chamie McCurry, chief marketing officer, discuss the entertainment company’s unique approach to music festivals DWP’s music festivals are often niche-oriented, such as the whiskey-themed Bourbon & Beyond and tattoo-centric Inkcarceration. Why is this a focus for the company? Chamie McCurry:We love celebrating the local communities that we’re in. Inkcarceration was rooted … Continued
Here’s why America’s fastest growing sport isn’t likely to slow down anytime soon At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian Weller and friend Dustin Martin, who’s now his business partner, were sitting around with nothing to do—until a friend suggested they join in on a game of pickleball. Their neighborhood on the South Shore … Continued
From Guitar Hero to online classes and from apps to in-person jam sessions, musicians plug into curricula that get them amped up Growing up in a musical family, Matrisha Armitage felt pressured to follow a traditional path in music education. The judgment of others led her to view music as a chore instead of her … Continued
The Rockhound bridges the gap between classic rock and today’s music
In celebration of her latest album release, Laurel Hell, Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski returned to live music July 26 and 27 at the Roadrunner in Boston. In 2019, the indie-rocker announced an indefinite hiatus from making music and performing. But as musicians returned to the stage after the pandemic, Mitski surprised fans with a comeback. Night … Continued
In Marshfield, Massachusetts, the Levitate Music and Arts Festival creates a community that celebrates life through art, music, the environment and good company
Working from anywhere is growing in popularity as the young and old alike hit the road on a mission in converted vans and RVs. For some, the lifestyle sounds glamorous, liberating, exciting, affordable, environmentally sustainable and off-the-grid. The U.S. Census Bureau reported more than 140,000 people were living in vans, recreational vehicles or boats in … Continued
After a weather delay, Texas-based blues rockers Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown gave Welcome To Rockville fans a reason to get back to the stage
