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LATEST NEWS:
---6/9/2008 - Rare, 1999 Performance of Magellan on Free HeadCount DVD
The Disco Biscuits’ 1999 performance of “Magellan†at the Gathering of the Vibes festival in Bridgeport, CT is one of six live video bonus tracks on a DVD released by HeadCount , the voter registration group co-chaired by Marc Brownstein. The DVD also features the documentary “A Call to Action,†featuring interviews with Marc, Bob Weir, Trey Anastasio and many other artists affiliated with HeadCount. Get your free copy by stopping by the HeadCount table at Bonnaroo, Camp Bisco, or select other festivals and singing a “Pledge to Vote.â€
---6/6/2008 - Win a Performance slot at Camp Bisco
Camp Bisco , OurStage.com and HeadCount are teaming up to offer one emerging artist an opportunity to perform at Camp Bisco! To enter, upload your music track to the hip-hop, electronic, or jam band channels at OurStage.com and get your friends to VOTE their favorite bands to the top. The winner will be selected from the top ten rankings by HeadCount co-chair Marc Brownstein. If you think you have the chops to play CB 7, enter now for your chance to win! www.ourstage.com/go/campbisco
---6/4/2008 - Camp Bisco Late Night Dance Tent
The Disco Biscuits have announced the newest addition to Camp Bisco VII, the very first Camp Bisco Late Night Dance Tent. Performances include sets by 2020 Soundsystem, The Egg, The New Deal, Lotus, Pnuma Trio, Telepath and Orchard Lounge. The dance tent will display art by Funktion Forms and lighting design by Music Matters to enhance the visual experience of the performances.
In addition to their performances, we are very excited to announce MSTRKRFT and Bassnectar will be lending their spinning skills during both of the Disco Biscuits extended set breaks at the main stage on Friday and Saturday night respectively. Younger Brother’s very own Benji Vaughan has also been added to the lineup with his solo psychedelic/ trance act, Prometheus.
Camp Bisco VII is now releasing a limited number of $75 Saturday-Only tickets, as well as the 3-Day tickets, available for $145 online at www.campbisco.net and 1-800-594-TXX, and at all FYE stores in New England and select outlets in the state of New York. VIP packages will are available for an additional $225 per ticket purchase. RV Rentals and additional camping information can be found at www.campbisco.net .
The stellar lineup for Camp Bisco VII includes: The Disco Biscuits – all 3 nights; Snoop Dogg; DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist; Younger Brother Live Band; MSTRKRFT; 2020 Soundsystem; The New Deal; ! ! !; Tea Leaf Green; Prometheus; Lotus; Fiction Plane; LA Riots; Lazaro Casanova; RAQ; DB; Elliot Lipp “Live PAâ€; Dubwar NYC; Future Rock; U-Melt; The Bridge; Telepath; Amplive; Orchard Lounge; Grimace Federation; Strut; Jamie McLean; Push; Jimkata; Shpongle; The Egg; Bassnectar; Pnuma Trio; Figo; Ralph Lawson; Chameleon Project; and Zack Hagan.
Camp Bisco VII will once again be held at the picturesque Indian Lookout Country Club in Mariaville, New York. The venue will feature two performance stages, with one doubling as a late night dance tent. The Indian Lookout Country Club is located approximately 20 minutes travel time from Albany, New York, and sits on 200 acres of flat grass fields and rolling hills. The grounds are equipped with full bathrooms, which include flush toilets and showers, as well as 24/7 bathroom attendants. Festival guests will have access to a full bar on site and a general store, which sells almost every necessity for a comfortable and carefree experience.
Camp Bisco VII is presented by MCP Presents and hosted by The Disco Biscuits. Greening partners include Green Mountain Energy Company – the nation’s leading provider of cleaner electricity and carbon offset products.
Visit www.campbisco.net and www.myspace.com/campbisco for the most up to date information.
---5/24/2008 - Opening acts for Hartford and NorfolkWe are excited to announce opening acts in Hartford and Norfolk. Orchard Lounge will be joining us at the Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. Orchard Lounge and Biodiesel will be supporting us in Norfolk, VA.
Have a good memorial day weekend!!
The Disco Biscuits and HeadCount have teamed up on tour the past few weeks, thanks to everyone that has stopped by the tables. HeadCount teams have been staffing shows and registering voters at each stop on the tour. We have an important election approaching, make sure you are registered and participate. Registering to vote is very easy online at www.HeadCount.org. Register to Vote Now!!
DISCO BISCUITS “PROGRESSIONS†our 4 hour, 2 DVD set on sale now at INVINCIBLEPICTURES.com/disco "Progressions: New Years Eve 2006" was filmed in beautiful high def video during four consecutive sold out shows culminating with the bands New Years Eve performance at New Jersey’s Tweeter Center. This jam packed 2 disc set includes; Exclusive band and fan interviews, never before seen rehearsal footage and the entire Tweeter Center concert in 16:9 Wide Screen and 5.1 Surround Sound Presentation. Order yours now at INVINCIBLEPICTURES.com/disco . You can view the trailer at myspace.com/biscoprogressions******************************* ****************************************
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