The video for Sleigh Bells ' Reign of Terror cut "Demons", directed by the band's Derek Miller along with  Gregory Kohn , features slow motion headbanging and crowd-surfing, filmed at Sleigh Bells shows in Omaha, Oklahoma City, Dallas, and Houston. It was inspired by classic Pantera videos. For more "Demons" goodness, check out a remix of the track by Sleigh Bells' recent tourmate,  Diplo , streaming above. Subscribe to Pitchfork.tv on YouTube  here . Sleigh Bells perform Saturday, July 14 at the  Pitchfork Music Festival  (single day tickets are  on sale here ). It's part of their summer tour . Sleigh Bells: 06-01 ...

A number of Burlington, VT-based musicians participated in Friday night’s Hug Your Farmer event at South Burlington’s Higher Ground. A benefit for NOFA VT’s Farmer Emergency Fund, the evening paid tribute to Levon Helm. The show’s house band consisted of Bob Wagner (guitar/vocals), Clint Bierm...

The second annual Hug Your Farmer benefit took place at Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont on Friday night. This year’s concert was billed as a tribute to Levon Helm. The evening’s house band was made up of local scene fixtures Bob Wagner (guitar), Clint Bierman (guitar),  Peter Day (bass) on bass, Ray Paczkowski (keys), Ron Rost (keys), Steve Hadeka (drums), Chris Peterman (tenor sax), Adam Dotson (trombone), Dave Grippo (alto sax), Luke LaPlant (baritone sax) and Levon Helm Band member Steven Bernstein (trumpet). The setlist consisted of both originals and covers The Band performed at The Last ...

I think I’ll be busy watching the solar eclipse. Kidding! Entertainment Weekly : Grammy-winning “Fallin’” singer Alicia Keys will present the Billboard Icon Award to Stevie Wonder — and perform with the legendary artist — at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, EW has learned exclusively. There’s no word on what song — or medley of songs — the pair will perform. Wonder and Keys have had a long-running kinship and respect for each other, as they performed “Higher Ground” together at the 2004 MTV VMAs and presented together at the 48th Grammy Awards in 2006 (pictured here). Keys has won 10 Billboard Music ...

The Billboard Music Awards brought some soul to Sin City on Sunday. Alicia Keys joined her idol Stevie Wonder on stage for a medley of hits including “Higher Ground,” “Overjoyed,” and “Superstitious,” before presenting the Billboard Icon Award to him. “He inspired me to reach for higher places on the piano and within myself,” said [...]

K.Flay has announced she will be heading out on tour this summer. Dates can be found below. tues, may 29 – san diego, ca @ the casbah wed, may 30 – santa ana, ca @ constellation room thurs, may 31 – las vegas, nv @ the cosmopolitan hotel fri, june 1 – los angeles, ca @ the central sat, june 2 – mountain view, ca @ shoreline amphitheatre (Live 105 BFD) thurs, june 7 – manchester, tn @ bonnaroo fri, june 8 – manchester, tn @ bonnaroo (DJ SETS) sat, june 9 – little rock, ar @ juanita’s cantina mon, june 11 – austin, tx @ stubb’s tues, june 12 – dallas, tx @ house of blues ...

GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS and Higher Ground are pleased to announce the full lineup for the second annual Grand Point North Festival . In addition to the Avett Brothers, who were announced previously, Dr. Dog, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Galactic, Sam Roberts Band, and Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers have been added to the main stage bill along with Grace Potter & The Nocturnals. Grand Point North Music Festival will take place at Burlington’s idyllic Waterfront Park on Friday, September …

Alicia Keys is the latest artist to join the lineup for the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. The Grammy-winning singer will duet with the legendary Stevie Wonder at Sunday’s show. Keys, a 10-time Billboard winner, will also present the Billboard Icon Award to Wonder, reports Entertainment Weekly. The two previously performed “Higher Ground” together at the [...]

Last February Higher Ground hosted an event called Hug Your Farmer which was a benefit for an organic vegetable farm in Craftsbury, Vermont that featured Phish members Jon Fishman and Page McConnell along with a slew of Vermont-based – or one-time Vermont-based – musicians. On Friday, May 18, the second annual Hug Your Farmer benefit will take place at the South Burlington club and has been billed as a tribute to the late Levon Helm. The “Hug Your Farmer House Band” will include Vermonters Bob Wagner, Clint Bierman, Peter Day, Ray Paczkowski, Ron Rost and Steve Hadeka. At various points throughout the ...

This year’s “Hug Your Farmer” benefit at Burlington, VT’s Higher Ground will pay tribute to the late Levon Helm. The event, set to take place May 18, will feature performances by the “Hug Your Farmer House Band” consisting of Bob Wagner, Clint Bierman, Peter Day, Ray Paczkowski, Ron Rost and Steve H...

Band To Tour with Bouncing Souls Fiery punk infused rock band The Menzingers are set to embark on an exhilarating North American tour along with the rousing New Jersey punk band, The Bouncing Souls. The Menzingers will also play in New York City with Hot Water Music. The band continue to attract fans and attention with their high energy inspirational sound featuring powerful melodic guitars, rock steady drumming behind heartfelt anthemic choruses and impassioned poetry of the street lyrics. The band recently released their anticipated Epitaph-Records debut album On The Impossible Past which received outstanding critical acclaim. The album was ...

Sleigh Bells ' reign just won't let up!  VIDEO: Sleigh Bells Release Their Reign Of Terror The Brooklyn-based duo Alexis and Derek will be continuing their reign of terror this summer with a little over 20 new tour dates.  The "Comeback Kid" singers kicked off their new tour yesterday in Boston and will continue their journey across North America until the end of July in Washington, DC.  COOL ASS COVERS: Sleigh Bells Cover Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" Sleigh Bells aren't going on the road alone. The legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers are joining Sleigh Bells in a few cities, along ...

Sleigh Bells have announced they will be heading out on tour this summer with support coming from Class Actress and Jel. 7/02 Burlington, VT - Higher Ground 7/03 Boston, MA - House of Blues 7/05 Montreal, Quebec - Corona 7/06 Ottawa, Ontario - Lebreton Flats Park 7/07 Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom 7/09 Cleveland, OH - House of Blues 7/10 Rapids">Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection 7/12 Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club 7/13 Louisville, KY - Forecastle Fest 7/14 Chicago, IL - Pitchfork Festival 7/16 Atlanta, GA - Center Stage 7/17 Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theater 7/18 ...

Kevin Devine will be joining mewithoutYou on the second leg of their summer headlining tour. Check out the dates below by clicking “Read More!” Edit: Kevin Devine will only be featured on the 7/13-7/27 dates of the tour. Imaginary Cities and Buried Beds will be on the dates leading up to 7/13. [[MORE]] 5/17 Black Cat Washington, DC 5/18 Amos’ Southend Charlotte, NC 5/19 New Brookland Tavern West Columbia, SC 5/21 Workplay Theatre Birmingham, AL 5/22 Rocketown Nashville, TN 5/24 ACM@UCO Oklahoma City, OK 5/25 White Rabbit San Antonio ...

Catch ‘em at: 7-2 Burlington, VT – Higher Ground 7-3 Boston, MA – House Of Blues 7-5 Montreal, QC – Corona 7-6 Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Blues Festival 7-7 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom 7-9 Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues 7-10 Rapids">Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection 7-12 Kansas City, MO – Beaumont Club [...]