The Avett Brothers Segment 1

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SONG: Tear Down the House

In Search of a Song executive producer Rich Reardin interviews The Avett Brothers at the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival on November 22nd, 2008.  Sitting in David Grisman’s dressing room backstage, this is a great interview, and topped off with 3 songs played live, and spontaneously in the interview.  The Avett Brothers from Concord, North Carolina, have played and written music together “forever” according to them.  It was a pure pleasure to sit back and listen to them play.

The Avett Brothers Segment 2

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At the Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival

SONGS: St. Joesephs – Belladonna

Groundation Interview Segment 1

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BIO: It is said that if you don’t know your past, you don’t know your future; well Groundation knows its past, and they’re stepping into the future. While capturing the essence of true roots reggae, internationally acclaimed Groundation aims to take the art of genre-bending to new heights by blending elements of both Jazz/Funk fusion and transcendental Dub in their amalgam of sound.The name ‘Groundation’ came from the Rastafarian ceremony of the same name. Its goal of trying to get everyone on the same level so people can communicate and feel free to educate each other while also learning from each other. Groundation was founded in the fall of 1998 when three long time musicians Marcus Urani (organ/keys/piano), Ryan Newman (bass), and Harrison Stafford (guitar/lead vocals) came together to form the core of the pioneering sound.

Groundation Interview Segment 2

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Groundation Interview Segment 3

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