Perpetual Groove is now on Google Plus! Special thanks to Adam Neely for building this page! Look for a "hangout" with the band coming very soon! You can upload your own videos and photos to our page. Stop by and check it out! https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/115011691486235562700/

We are excited about 2.012 and Amberland. Tonight we are happy to announce that beginning tomorrow at 10am, we are extending the $60 cost of a ticket to the first lucky fifty people who purchase a ticket to Amberland 2.012. Get your tickets here: http://amberland2012-eblast.eventbrite.com

Those of you who have purchased tickets early, we are going to reward you with a $15 refund to extend our thanks for your loyalty and love. Thanks to you, the fans, this is going to be the best Amberland and year ever for Perpetual Groove!

With the New Year brings new beginnings. We have made and are making some decisions regarding the business end of our music. (Ya know, the fun stuff!) We are trying a more in house approach to all things business-management, promotions etc. A return to our roots if you will. In this ever changing age of technology and communication we can’t think of a better way or time to make the ease of communication with our fans and business partners more direct to us, the band.

Our Sincerest Gratitude and Thanks. Game on in 2.012 like never before.

Adam, Albert, Brock, and Matt aka Perpetual Groove

http://amberlandfestival.com

Amberland XI, Perpetual Groove’s Memorial Day weekend Arts & Music Festival, will take place May 25th-28th, 2012 and will once again be situated on 260 pristine acres at Cherokee Farms in LaFayette, GA. Amberland features six sets of music from Perpetual Groove as well as music from their favorite up and coming artists.

Bands scheduled to play for 2012 include The Heavy Pets from Florida, Moon Taxi from Tennessee and Consider the Source from New York City. Additional artists may be announced in the Spring of 2012.

“Amberland is our favorite time of year,” says guitarist Brock Butler. “I feel like it’s the one time of year that we can all gather as a family and as friends. It’s amazing to see so many people we’ve known for ten years and beyond. The vibe, the laid back feel, and the chance to play anything we want without feeling pressure is something we don’t ever take for granted.”

In addition, the weekend will feature live art, themed costume nights, a disc golf tournamanet, yoga, artist workshops, and more. The theme for Amberland XI 2012 is “Where Did All The Penguins Go?” This theme is based around the popular Perpetual Groove song “Macumba.” Clearly, the penguins all went to Amberland. Site décor and costume nights will reflect this theme.

“It’s going to be wonderful to celebrate Amberland this year with our closest friends and family,” says keyboardist Matthew McDonald. “It will be even more special with my wife and I bringing the newest member of our family to his first Amberland.”

Over the years, one thing that has made Amberland what it is today is its laid-back, backyard party vibe. “It started off as a backyard party, and we want to keep that same enthusiasm about it and preserve the intimacy that makes it so special,” Butler says. The fans take this time every year not only to enjoy the music, but also to reunite with friends and family from all over the world. Amberland IS their family reunion. Together, they’ve shared laughter, tears, marriage proposals and weddings, rain and sunshine. No matter how much people’s lives change year after year, one weekend remains constant for everyone involved. See for yourself, and you will know why so many come back year after year.

Amberland: It’s not a place, but a state of mind.

NYE Announcement and Info: http://fburls.com/7-L2th19TT
Schedule:

12/30/11
6 PM - Gibbles Army Soundcheck
As a special thanks to those that documented street team work in 2011, Perpetual Groove presents a special soundcheck at 6 p.m. sharp.
8 PM - Doors
8:30 PM - Special Merch Signing
Catch Matthew McDonald, John Hruby, Brock Butler, Adam Perry and Albert Suttle in the lobby at 8:30 p.m. sharp. All five will be signing merchandise and anything else you want to bring!
9 PM - Special Guests The Heavy Pets
If you haven’t seen our good friends The Heavy Pets yet, do not miss this set.
10 PM - Gibbles Army Rep of The Year Award
Find out who stood out by helping Perpetual Groove with promotion and more during 2011.
10:10 PM - Amberland XI 2012
Find out the dates and location of Amberland XI 2012 and purchase super early bird tickets right at the merch booth!
10:15 PM - PERPETUAL GROOVE TWO SETS
1 AM - LATE NIGHT PARTY
Join Under The Porch with special guests for a late night party at Vinyl. You don’t even need to leave the venue to find this show. $5.00 gets you in the door.

12/31/11

8 PM - Doors
9 PM - Special Set by Albert Suttle
Catch a rare set by Perpetual Groove’s Albert Suttle on drums. Albert mixes in everything from jazz, hip hop, R&B, recorded audio soundclips and more to create a unique sound. Click here for a preview of what to expect: http://www.archive.org/details/albro2008-12-30.flac16
10:15 PM - PERPETUAL GROOVE I
11:45 PM - PERPETUAL GROOVE II

Matt McDonald will make his official return to Perpetual Groove on January 5th and 6th with two very special shows at The Asheville Music Hall in Asheville, NC. This beautiful new venue is the perfect place to see what Matt has in store for the evolution of PGroove v. 2.012! A two-night run just before hopping on the boat for Jam Cruise. The band is sure to be debuting new songs, reviving old ones, and experimenting with different sounds and instrument lineups. Do not miss these two nights. Limited two-night tickets available starting Friday 12/2/11. Tickets are $12 ADV, $15 DOS or a limited amount of two-night tickets are available for $20.