GOODNIGHT, MISS LULU WHITE: A Lullaby For High Sierra 2025 [B.Getz on L4LM]

In its 33rd iteration, the iconic High Sierra Music Festival returned to Quincy, California on July 3rd–6th, the grandaddy of ‘em all delivering another heart-filling affair.

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GIVE FOR VIV: Viveca Hawkins Benefit Features Dumpstaphunk/Nikki Glaspie Reunion, Lyrics Born Appearance, More [B.Getz on L4LM]

On Sunday June 29th, a colorful collection of Bay Area musicians, movers, shakers, and fans congregated at San Francisco’s The Independent for an inspirational benefit concert celebrating vocalist Viveca Hawkins.

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Rising Appalachia Returns, Kat Factor Dazzles At Inaugural Sonoma Wild Festival [B.Getz on L4LM]

Rising Appalachia’s soothing, spirited 90-minute set capped a fantastic day of music marked by a riveting throwdown from Kat Factor of Gone Gone Beyond, plus performances from Broken Compass Bluegrass, Saritah, Painted Mandolin, and Ras K’Dee.

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The Upful LIFE Podcast – Ep.087: TARRIONA “TANK” BALL [Tank And The Bangas] + TYPE RIDER [multi-media poetry project]

TARRIONA “TANK” BALL, founder/frontperson/visionary of NOLA-based, GRAMMY-winning TANK AND THE BANGAS joins B.Getz for a special broadcast aboard Jam Cruise 21! Plus: TYPE RIDER

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The Upful LIFE Podcast – Ep.086: NUBYA GARCIA [U.K.-based saxophonist/composer]

A supreme honor & privilege to welcome scintillating saxophonist/composer NUBYA GARCIA for a deep, insightful chat on a smattering of salient topics with numerous delightful detours.

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Belgian Trap-Jazz: Brussels-based Quartet ECHT! Unveils Bombastic 3rd LP ‘Boilerism’ [B.Getz on L4LM]

On 3rd LP ‘Boilerism’, Brussels-based, genre-smashing squadron known as ECHT! prove remarkably adept at reverse-engineering live electronic music.

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The Upful LIFE Podcast – Ep.085 : ALANA ROCKLIN v.2 [bass- STS9], ASHER FULERO [keys/producer – Threedom, Emancipator Ensemble, Halo Refuser]

Episode 084 delivers dialogs with two insightful artists, kicking off with the return of STS9’s ALANA ROCKLIN, chased by keyboardist/producer ASHER FULERO.

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