Lightning 100 had a great 2012….for in-studio performances!  We made a list of our some of our favorite performances from the year, click here to see the full list.

1. Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
   We gave 20 lucky fans the chance to see a private performance with Imagine Dragons before their sold out show at Cannery Ballroom.  One of our listeners included lead singer, Dan Reynolds, younger brother who won tickets during the lunch request hour.  Watch Imagine Dragons performs “Radioactive” live at Lightning 100.  Click here to see the band perform their big single “It’s Time” live in our studio.
   
2. Alabama Shakes – Hold On
   Band of Horses used to wear the crown for biggest crowd at Live On the Green until Alabama Shakes performed in 2012.  Check out Alabama Shakes performance “Hold On” at Live On the Green.
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3. Passion Pit – Take A Walk
   Passion Pit performs in front of a few fans in Griffin Technology’s Pre-Show Live event at Marathon Music Works.  The band was running late, so we had to cut out the interview.  Michael Angelakos, lead singer of Passion Pit was a little offended by this.  Check out this live version of “Take A Walk”.  We’ve also recorded “Constant Conversations” and “Sleepyheads” at the show.
   
4. The Lumineers – Classy Girl
   If you heard The Lumineers first on Lightning 100, you’ve got Wells Adams to thank for that.  After a few weeks of playing “Ho Hey” during our music meetings, the song made it to the airwaves.  Lightning 100 was one of the first stations in the country to play The Lumineers…..and now you hear them everywhere.
   
5. Walk The Moon – Anna Sun
   The young up-and-coming band Walk the Moon stopped by the studio without their face paint.  Check out their performance  “Anna Sun” live at Lightning 100.  We’ve also got a recording of “Tightrope” on our HD On-demand Page.
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Author: Brian Waters January 1, 2013 1:01 PM
Tags: Cherub, delta spirit, Dr. John, Grouplove, Imagine Dragons, Joe Robinson, Justin Townes Earle, Keane, kopecky family band, Old Crow Medicine Show, Passion Pit, The Head and the Heart, The Kingston Springs, The Lumineers, The Sheepdogs, The Wallflowers, The Weeks, WALK THE MOON

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Author: Brian Waters July 9, 2012 3:13 PM
Tags: Andrew Bird, Beach House, Ben Sollee, Forecastle, Lucero, my morning jacket, Neko Case, The Head and the Heart, Wico

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The Head And The Heart in the Lightning 100 studio performing their hit song “Down In The Valley” and cover a Damien Jurado song called “Beacon Hill.”

Filming & Editing: Wells Adams
Interview & Sound: Dan Buckley

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Author: Brian Waters May 1, 2012 3:01 PM
Tags: Beacon Hill, Down in the Valley, The Head and the Heart, The Head and the Heart Video

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Did you get tickets to either of The Head & The Hearts sold out shows at Cannery Ballroom?  Leave a comment on the photo in this post and you could win two tickets to the show!  We have to approve the comments before they are posted on the site, so please only leave one.  We will announce the winner on March 23rd!

Winning Comment: “As the Hunger Games started, the poor chap who grabbed the guitar was the first killed” – Rachel

Author: Brian Waters March 9, 2012 1:09 PM
Tags: Cannery Ballroom, The Head and the Heart

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Dig on Head & The Heart? Here is a great video of our Seattle friends performing “Honey Come Home.” Yet another fantastic tune off their debut self-titled record. Enjoy.

Author: Wells Adams December 6, 2011 4:06 PM
Tags: Honey Come Home, Live Performance, The Head and the Heart

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Author: admin February 15, 2011 11:16 AM
Tags: 22-20s, a popular band on the independent record label Rough Trade, a.k.a. Gregg Gillis, Abigail Washburn, Alberta Cross, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Amos Lee, Arcade Fire, Atmosphere, Band of Skulls, Bassnectar, Beats Antique, Beirut, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Best Coast, Big Boi, Bonnaroo, Bootsy Collins & the Funk University, Bruce Hornsby, Buffalo Springfield feat Richie Furay, Chiddy Bang, Clare Maguire, Cold War Kids, Dãm-Funk & Master Blazter, Dan Auerbach of the band The Black Keys perform at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Deer Tick, Deerhunter, Dr. John and The Original Meters performing Desitively Bonnaroo, eminem, Explosions In The Sky, Feb. 13, file photo Alison Krauss and Union Station perform as part of the White House music series celebrating country music in the East Room at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, FILE) * See all 55 photos at full size Poll Do you like this year's Bonnaroo lineup? Yes No View results | Previous polls This is a confirmed list of musicians playing Bonnaroo 2011. Eminem, Florence + the Machine, Freelance Whales, Girl Talk, Global Gypsy Punk Revue curated by Eugene Hütz, Gogol Bordello, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Gregg Allman, Hayes Carll, in action. * In this July 21, in Los Angeles. * Arcade Fire * Widespread Panic * In this June 11, in Los Angeles. * Jenny Conlee, Iron & Wine, J. Cole, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Joe Vitale, Jovanotti, Junip, Justin Townes Earle, Karen Elson, keyboardist for The Decemberists, Kylesa, Lil Wayne, lineup, Loretta Lynn, Man Man, Matt & Kim, Mavis Staples, Mumford & Sons, my morning jacket, Neil Young, Neon Trees, Nicole Atkins & the Black Sea, Old Crow Medicine Show, Omar Souleyman, Opeth, performs at SXSW. * Ray LaMontagne was working in a shoe factory in Maine when he decided to make a career as a musician. * Bassnectar * Girl Talk, Phosphorescent, Portugal. the Man, Pretty Lights, Primus, Railroad Earth, Ratatat, Ray Lamontagne, Rick Rosas, Robyn, Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses, School of Seven Bells, Scissor Sisters, Sharon Van Etten, Sleigh Bells, Smith Westerns, Stephen Stills, SuperJam with Dan Auerbach and Dr. John, Tenn. The Black Keys have headed south leaving Akron for the Music City, The Black Angels, The Black Keys, The Decemberists, The Del McCoury Band & the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Drums, The Head and the Heart, The Low Anthem, The Strokes, The Sword, The Walkmen, Twin Shadow, Wanda Jackson, Warren Haynes Band, Wavves, where singer-guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney recently bought homes. The duo considered a short list of finalists before settling on Nashville. * Lil Wayne performs at the BET Awards , Widespread Panic, Wiz Khalifa

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