French-born guitarist/composer Stephane Wrembel is preparing to release his brand new studio album, Origins, on May 15, 2012. Anticipation is high for this new release by the young virtuoso. For his recent visit to WNYC’s “Soundcheck” Studios with John Schaeffer, Wrembel and his band performed songs from Origins.  Click here for live video and audio from the WNYC session. Stephane Wrembel tours this spring/summer in support of the album release.  

He’s been called “a revelation” by Rolling Stone. Woody Allen recruited him to score the theme for last year’s smash film Midnight in Paris, and he performed his original song “Bistro Fada” live at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. Wrembel’s playing is “blinding fast and relentlessly graceful” (The Daily Gazette) and his compositions are full of “soulful lyricism and melodic flair” (Washington Post).

The current list of confirmed shows and lots of other great information can be found at www.stephanewrembel.com.  

For the past decade, Jam Cruise has been delivering a musical experience like no other.  Whether it's listening to a late night pool deck performance while sitting in a hot tub, hanging with 100 of your closest friends on a private tropical beach, delivering pallets of donated shoes to smiling children in need, or chatting with one of your musical heroes while you’re eating dinner - Jam Cruise is full of moments when you can't help but stop and ask yourself "is this really happening?"  But yes, it is happening, and it's what has kept fans coming back again and again for over ten years. 

Picked as a favorite by The Travel Channel in their US Music Festival Guide, Jam Cruise offers more than just a music festival. “By taking the music to the seas, Jam Cruise makes the music festival a full-blown vacation. When you set sail from Ft. Lauderdale, FL, enjoy all the amenities of a cruise and see your favorite jam bands while making stops in [exotic] locales.”

Join first-timers moe., Steel Pulse, John Scofield, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force and all the Jam Cruise vets on board the 11th sailing.  Check out www.jamcruise.com for all the good info and don't miss the boat!

As the 16^th Annual Suwannee Springfest kicks off at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, Big IV Productions is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2012 Bear Creek Music & Art Festival.  Umphrey’s McGee tops the bill and is one of many artists performing two full shows over the weekend.  Joining Umphrey’s is Soulive, Lotus, Lettuce (two shows), The Budos Band, Perpetual Groove (two shows), Bobby Rush, March 4^th Marching Band (two shows), Break Science, Digital Tape Machine and more than 25 additional artists.

Weekend Passes provide entry into the festival Friday – Sunday and Thursday Night Passes and VIP upgrades are also available.  Beginning March 22 until June 2, Weekend Passes are priced at $130 and Thursday Night Passes are only $40 so act fast to save money.  On June 3, prices will increase incrementally as the festival approaches.  All Weekend Passes include camping, taxes, and all fees.  See full lineup details and ticketing options, all on sale now, at www.bearcreekmusicfestival.com.