Music Monday: Music Movies You Should See
The nights are cooling and crab-apples are thunking to the ground; the first whispers of Fall are in the air. Now don’t get scared; it’s still summer! But it is good to be prepared, and since Winter...
View ArticleMusic Monday: Broken Bells
Broken Bells is the musical duo of Brian Burton (better known as Danger Mouse) and The Shins frontman James Mercer. They describe their music as “melodic, yet experimental” with Mercer’s distinctively...
View ArticleMusic Monday: Hanging Out with Young Jerry!
Jerry Garcia tribute poster It’s no secret that all of us at Mexicali love the Grateful Dead and their unimitable frontman, Jerry Garcia. Today we want to share with you a bunch of cool videos of...
View ArticleBonnaroo: Festival Fashion
Bonnaroo is coming up in just a few days, and if you’re heading down to Tennessee to rock out with all the awesome bands and groovy people, you’ve got to be ready with some stylish and comfortable...
View ArticleJerry Garcia: Happy Birthday! We still miss you!
(Image via Cuckoo Bird) Jerry Garcia was an inimitable presence and amazing musician, with a voice and guitar style that stands out like no other–you hear just a couple of notes, and you know that’s...
View ArticleMexicali Drumming: How to Play the Djembe Drum
Traditional Djembe Drum Handpainted Djembe Drums Djembes are played by hand and are capable of producing a large variety of sounds, making it one of...
View ArticleMusic We Love: Hippie Tunes from Back in the Day! PLUS The Retro Rock Poster...
It’s no secret we love music at Mexicali, and we are always psyched to show that love in as many ways as possible! Our retro concert posters are the ultimate awesome way to highlight your home with...
View ArticleMusic We Love: Putumayo World Music! PLUS Tuneful Travel Playlist
Travel around the world with Mexicali Blues and Putumayo! A groovy playlist featuring cool & unique videos from the fantastic global musicians who do their tuneful thing on the awesome albums you...
View ArticleMusic We Love: Phish! PLUS PhishHead Playlists
Did you know that this year is Phish’s 30th anniversary? This means that they have now been playing as long as the Grateful Dead did with Jerry (1965 to 1995)! In 1983, they made their debut...
View ArticlePeace, Love, Monkey Business: Famous Couples in Rock History
Leading the rockstar lifestyle seems fraught with drama and the temptation and opportunity to burn through relationships at warp speed. Some of these couples are no longer together, but when they...
View ArticleA Final Fare Thee Well: Celebrate 50 Years of Grateful Dead with Mexicali...
Come celebrate 50 years of the Grateful Dead at the historic Lincoln Theater! We will be live-streaming the final show of the Fare Thee Well concert run featuring the “Core Four” members of the...
View ArticleMexicali Loves Music: Summer Concert Ticket Giveaways
Mexicali Blues loves music, and we’re pairing up with Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion to share the love with YOU! All summer long, we’ll be giving away over 200 tickets to the hottest concerts at the...
View ArticleSummer Festival Essentials: Boho Chic Concert Style Guide
Click to view slideshow. Get ready to rock summer concert season in a rainbow of boho good vibes–with clothing, accessories, and other essential festival gear from Mexicali Blues! SHOP THE LOOKS HERE:...
View ArticleMexicali Loves Music: Happy Winners & Rock n’ Rollers
We’re sharing the love of live music this summer with the Mexicali Loves Music Concert Ticket Giveaway, and we just ADORE when happy winners and other rock n’ rollers tell share pics and stories about...
View ArticleYour Oasis on Route One: The Mexicali Blues Yurt Sets Up at the Newcastle...
A traditional yurt is built to travel with nomadic tribes, and Caleb Erskine of Living Intent Yurt Company built the Mexicali Blues yurt to follow ours. We’re creating another oasis for the Mexicali...
View ArticleMexicali Loves Music: Midcoast Maine Music Festival This Week!
One of our very favorite annual local events, theMidcoast Music Festival, is this week–Thursday July 14th and Saturday the 16th–and if you’re in (or can get to) the area, it is a truly magical summer...
View ArticleMexicali Loves Music: Win Free Tickets to Dark Star Orchestra in Portland,...
Mexicali’s sharing the Live Music Love all summer long, and this week, we’re giving away 5 pairs of tickets to see Dark Star Orchestra at the Maine State Pier in Portland! Click here to enter:...
View ArticleAugust 21, 2016 Maine Event: Hidden Valley Nature Center’s Live Edge Music...
Mexicali Blues is thrilled to be working with the Hidden Valley Nature Center as a sponsor for the 2016 Live Edge Music Festival! This fabulous Maine festival will boast awesome music, delicious local...
View ArticleThe Mexicali Blues Yurt Sets Up at Our Bangor Store this Thursday, August 18th!
Bangor is so much fun (and a little bit frenzied) on Thursdays in the summertime, with music and merriment filling the streets as revelers boogie down at the free shows of the Cool Sounds Concert...
View ArticleMexicali Drumming: How to Play the Djembe Drum
Traditional Djembe Drum Handpainted Djembe Drums Djembes are played by hand and are capable of producing a large variety of sounds, making it one of the most versatile drums in the world!...
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