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- Leftover Salmon is breaking up or taking a break?
Leftover Salmon after 15 yrs says no more.. a hiatus or good-bye for good? read more..
- Leftover Salmon is breaking up or taking a break?
Leftover Salmon after 15 yrs says no more.. a hiatus or good-bye for good? read more..
- Mark Karan interview - 4/21/01
Mark Karan interview
- Railroad Earth
With nearly 400 shows and tens of thousands of road miles now behind them, Railroad Earth has become a staple on the national touring and festival scene, and built a huge following of loyal fans that document and trade every note they play, and often join them on the road for multiple nights. These fans call themselves “Hobos,” and the band considers them to be the fuel that keeps this engine chugging along. Railroad Earth’s next album is planned for release in Spring 2004. Till then the band will continue to bring their music to the stage from East to West. So keep an ear to the ground and listen for Railroad Earth, because they'll be rolling through your town very soon.
- ten2nine
"I hate to break the news to you, but you guy's may have finally put all the pieces together. This new ep is the best work I've heard from you ever! The writing, lyrics and music is superb, the performance is top notch and [Jim Leguilloux's] production gives it a true professional gloss." - Ron Gilmour, Power 104 Kelowna, BC
- Metharia
The debut on the band was on 18th January 2000, when Metharia won the festival "Le Quattro Notti Rock." In June 2003 they are one of the three winners of the "NMC festival,' in Marcerta winning the award for the best live performance.
- Signal Path
Armed with new jungle juice, they are warming up and ready to play. They opened up with a latenight show in Atlanta and continued on to Mountain View Jam Festival in North Carolina. Coast to coast, they'll be working their way to SummerCamp, Wakarusa, and High Sierra Music Festival.
- T-Band
Jim Dooney plays guitar and does most of the lead vocals. He is great at getting everyone involved in the fun by taking requests or choosing the perfect song for any situation. Amy Anderson plays the stand up bass and sings harmony. Amy is the musical backbone of the band. Her playing punch and solid timing keeps us all together in our all acoustic environment. Robert Griffith plays banjo and sings harmony. Rob drives the band with lightning fast fingers and great improvising skills. Rich Egan plays mandolin and does some vocals. Rich keeps your feet tapping and your fingers snapping with his rhythm chops and is great at playing tasteful solos."
- Shanti Groove (September 2003)
Shanti's groove moves along acoustical and electrical lines, combining the voice of jazz and rock with back porch bluegrass and funktified percussion. Bringing their unique sound to venues nationwide, the band provides a musical celebration of the 'groove' kind.
- Kelly's running column
In this column I want to talk to you about Ghent. Ghent is the capital of the province East-Flanders in Belgium, a small country in Europe, and has about 225, 000 inhabitants.
- Kelly's running column
In this column I want to talk to you about Ghent. Ghent is the capital of the province East-Flanders in Belgium, a small country in Europe, and has about 225, 000 inhabitants.
- Curious Yellow (August 2003)
After fronting a couple bands in the mid 90s in California and spending the next several years developing his musical and songwriting talents in Japan and Minneapolis, Adam Lancaster landed in Denver in 2000 and founded the band.
The band took on many formations and seemingly endless lineup changes for about a year until the perfect complimentary additions of Gregg Rosenthal (drums), Josh Eckhoff (guitar), and Matt Novack (bass, vocals) created a sound and style beyond what Adam could have hoped for. This new talented group immediately began writing songs and reworking old songs to create music and a performance that attracts and engages every listening audience. The personal and musical bond between each member deepened quickly and the dedication from everyone to develop the band to its fullest possibilities is evident.
- New Monsoon (June 2003)
Utilizing congas, timbales, tabla, banjo, bongos, Dobro, ghatham, Didgeridoo, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drum kit and keys, the band offers a plethora of textures, rhythms, ideas and moods. New Monsoon absorbs elements of sound indigenous to world culture and incorporates them into a variety of colorful and original rhythmic compositions.
- One Way Rider (May 2003)
"One Way Rider has taken Nashville by storm! It was an honor to have them perform on the Interstate Radio Network a network of over twenty stations that broadcast from Music City and airs nationwide and in Canada. Locally in Nashville, the IRN broadcast on WSM 650 AM, the home of the Grand Ole Opry. The response was great! We cant wait to have them come back on the air and play for us again. It was so good to be with folks that live and love the bluegrass way, truly a blessed family. David and Valerie are a great example of what a family can accomplish together."
- Smokestack (January 2003)
“The quality of playing blew me away. All four guys were stars, but that keyboard player is a superstar. Very Hornsby in his writing and singing, very Medeski with his jams. I have had the CD for a few months, and being a little familiar with the songs impressed me even more.” CanJam News Toronto,
Canada
- The Miltones (December 2002)
Formed in the summer of 2000, the Miltones have already performed over 350 shows in under 28 months. Their high volume of gigs has enabled the band to mature and explore a range of musical directions that make them a formidable artistic act. Simultaneously their music seems to embrace a level of healing and celebration that make them both accessible and fortunate for the audiences they have attracted.
- Ripple (November 2002)
When Ripple started out in an Old Tappan, NJ basement during early 1978, none of us thought we would be discussing the possibilities of playing together for 25 years. But that’s exactly what happened. From the early day’s of playing friends parties (usually when the Parent’s were away) to all the great nightclubs and other interesting venues we’ve performed at during the years, we’ve met some amazing people and formed life long friendships that will long out live the Band.
- Ray Charles died today at 73.
Ray Charles dead at 73
- Fair To Midland (September 2002)
Brett Stowers and Nathin Seals offer a rhythmic passion that leads the humble gentlemen in their avant-garde sound. The unearthed discord and unconventional cries of frontman Andrew Sudderth infused with guitarist Cliff Campbell's melodic fury tumble into a captivating creation of sonics, cultures, and confusion. Combined with the subtle offering of Matt Langley on keys, FTM glides past the expected boundries and gracefully throws their intense rock harmonies to the flame.
- The Few (July 2002)
"We did it in chunks, whenever he was available," says Burnside. "Living there, and playing in the clubs, it raises your game." The result, an explosive, hooky collection that echoes Burnside's love of the Replacements and fascination with the Cure, is startling from a 22-year-old who took up guitar only three years ago.
- One Cat Left (May 2002)
Pete’s former association with TOM MARSHALL of PHISH led to the band AMFIBIAN. It was here in this situation that Pete found his voice and his motivation..
- Mt. Kilimanjaro!
In one scene we saw a hippo in the river, a croccodile laying on the bank just beside it, and a waterbuck stanking near in the grass!
- Grateful Web Interview with Madison House and SCI Ticketing
SCI interview
- Leftover will be calling it quits at years end.
Leftover Salmon are saying goodbye..
- AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM TREY 05.25.04
Phish is coming to end..
- Sativa Gumbo (April 2002)
Sativa Gumbo
- Pamela's stories from Africa
This month I'll continue teaching English at the school, organize a second beekeeping seminar, begin making fuel-efficient stoves, and track down another place to buy modern breed roosters.
- Yamagata update
Yamagata
- Yamagata (June 2001)
Yamagata
- JSwine (October 2000)
JSwine
- Mark Karan (August 2000)
Mark Karan
- Moses Guest (September 2000)
Moses Guest
- Uncle Sammy (July 2001)
Uncle Sammy
- Solomon Grundy (April 2001)
Solomon Grundy
- Tonal Vision (May 2001)
Tonal Vision
- Grateful Web Live Coverage of Day 1 at the 10KLF
When Gold Standard and Comosapiens started things off at 6pm at the Barn Stage and the Saloon, it was starting to rain with some seriousness. I wondered how The New Primitives would fare at the open air Field Stage. While I gathered my gear to cover the evening events, Stan Kipper and his band mates were delving into the first songs of their set. By the second song, the rain had stopped and the sun came out. The band that is known to set the tone for this festival could even change the weather!
- Grateful Web Live Coverage of Day 1 at the 10KLF
When Gold Standard and Comosapiens started things off at 6pm at the Barn Stage and the Saloon, it was starting to rain with some seriousness. I wondered how The New Primitives would fare at the open air Field Stage. While I gathered my gear to cover the evening events, Stan Kipper and his band mates were delving into the first songs of their set. By the second song, the rain had stopped and the sun came out. The band that is known to set the tone for this festival could even change the weather!
- I hereby declare the inaugural Mile High Music Festival a success!
This year was the festival’s inaugural year, and as far as I could tell, the affair went off without a hitch. And I love festivals. There is something savory about the vibe put off by people at a festival, something uniquely and honestly human. Even though the weather is hot, even though there are lines for the bathroom, lines for food, lines to buy tee shirts, even though the beer costs $8 and a salad costs $11, the majority of people are happy, enjoying themselves to the utmost, and you can learn a lot about people by how they act when they enjoy themselves. The eternal voyeur, I forsook the luxuries granted to me by my media wristband. Air-conditioned bathrooms, special bleachers to sit on, access to the media tent with wireless internet access, a true music junkie craves not these things. I got out amongst the people, and met some fairly interesting ones at that. It was a weekend filled with music, and the intensity of the human spirit.
- I hereby declare the inaugural Mile High Music Festival a success!
This year was the festival’s inaugural year, and as far as I could tell, the affair went off without a hitch. And I love festivals. There is something savory about the vibe put off by people at a festival, something uniquely and honestly human. Even though the weather is hot, even though there are lines for the bathroom, lines for food, lines to buy tee shirts, even though the beer costs $8 and a salad costs $11, the majority of people are happy, enjoying themselves to the utmost, and you can learn a lot about people by how they act when they enjoy themselves. The eternal voyeur, I forsook the luxuries granted to me by my media wristband. Air-conditioned bathrooms, special bleachers to sit on, access to the media tent with wireless internet access, a true music junkie craves not these things. I got out amongst the people, and met some fairly interesting ones at that. It was a weekend filled with music, and the intensity of the human spirit.
- STS9’s New Album Charts at Billboard and iTUNES
This Week, STS9 finds their brand-new, highly anticipated studio album, Peaceblaster, charting: #10 on Billboard's Electronic Chart, #27 on Billboard's Heatseeker Chart, and #2 on iTUNES Electronic Chart. Peaceblaster was released on the band's self-owned record label, 1320 Records, on July 8th -just in time for their summer tour.
- STS9’s New Album Charts at Billboard and iTUNES
This Week, STS9 finds their brand-new, highly anticipated studio album, Peaceblaster, charting: #10 on Billboard's Electronic Chart, #27 on Billboard's Heatseeker Chart, and #2 on iTUNES Electronic Chart. Peaceblaster was released on the band's self-owned record label, 1320 Records, on July 8th -just in time for their summer tour.
- Day Two 2008 10KLF Live!
The highlight for the evening, for me, was Mickey Hart. Vocals were led by Jan Gerkin of Deep Banana Blackout. Doing her backup vocals were Kyle Hollingsworth on keys, and he even took lead on a couple of tunes. Meter’s bassist George Porter, Jr, did vocal honors on “Fire on the Bayou.”
- Day Two 2008 10KLF Live!
The highlight for the evening, for me, was Mickey Hart. Vocals were led by Jan Gerkin of Deep Banana Blackout. Doing her backup vocals were Kyle Hollingsworth on keys, and he even took lead on a couple of tunes. Meter’s bassist George Porter, Jr, did vocal honors on “Fire on the Bayou.”
- JJ Grey & Mofro Announce Second Annual Blackwater Sol Revue
Hailing from North Florida and known for their raw and swampy funk rock, JJ Grey & Mofro announce their second annual Blackwater Sol Revue at The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre on August 30th. JJ Grey, who comes from a long tradition of Southern storytellers, created the one-day festival to help promote roots and southern music and culture. In addition, this year's Blackwater Sol Revue is the Florida album release party for his brand new studio album, Orange Blossoms, his second release on Alligator Records, which hits stores nationwide on August 26.
- JJ Grey & Mofro Announce Second Annual Blackwater Sol Revue
Hailing from North Florida and known for their raw and swampy funk rock, JJ Grey & Mofro announce their second annual Blackwater Sol Revue at The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre on August 30th. JJ Grey, who comes from a long tradition of Southern storytellers, created the one-day festival to help promote roots and southern music and culture. In addition, this year's Blackwater Sol Revue is the Florida album release party for his brand new studio album, Orange Blossoms, his second release on Alligator Records, which hits stores nationwide on August 26.
- Day Three at 10KLF - 2008 Live!
The guys played their entire new album, Loaded, and a couple from their previous recording on Compass Records. They played “Black Cat” right off. But it was their “Northwest Passage” about global warming, weitten as if it were a sea chanty, was amazing. There were plenty of Waybacks fans there who were singing along, even on a record that was just months old. James Nash easily moved from acoustic guitar to mandolin, but when he picked up the electric guitar, the band launched into a medley, including a Dead tune, a Texas swing number, and a rock and roll tune.
- Day Three at 10KLF - 2008 Live!
The guys played their entire new album, Loaded, and a couple from their previous recording on Compass Records. They played “Black Cat” right off. But it was their “Northwest Passage” about global warming, weitten as if it were a sea chanty, was amazing. There were plenty of Waybacks fans there who were singing along, even on a record that was just months old. James Nash easily moved from acoustic guitar to mandolin, but when he picked up the electric guitar, the band launched into a medley, including a Dead tune, a Texas swing number, and a rock and roll tune.
- Colorado HippieFest Leaves Audience Dazed and Confused
His set may have been short, but what Bruce made of it as bassist and vocalist reaffirmed his notoriety as a bass player and gave a performance that put forward everything he had to offer. Opening with "Sunshine of Your Love," Bruce easily got the audience up and moving immediately with the song's all too familiar bass and guitar introduction melody. Another great song, "I Feel Free" was performed with great interaction between vocals as Bruce and a backup vocalist recreated exactly the upbeat intro to the song. The replication of the recorded version of the song only continued as the song carried on, the audience still singing and swaying along.
- Colorado HippieFest Leaves Audience Dazed and Confused
His set may have been short, but what Bruce made of it as bassist and vocalist reaffirmed his notoriety as a bass player and gave a performance that put forward everything he had to offer. Opening with "Sunshine of Your Love," Bruce easily got the audience up and moving immediately with the song's all too familiar bass and guitar introduction melody. Another great song, "I Feel Free" was performed with great interaction between vocals as Bruce and a backup vocalist recreated exactly the upbeat intro to the song. The replication of the recorded version of the song only continued as the song carried on, the audience still singing and swaying along.
- Last Day of 2008 10KLF
Earlier, Oliver had made a comment about the nice people in Minnesota. Someone from the audience called out, “Yeah, but do they know Jesus?” Without missing a beat, Oliver said calmly, “I'm sure they do, but they keep it to themselves.” It was one of the nicest responses to what could have been an uncomfortable exchange.
- Last Day of 2008 10KLF
Earlier, Oliver had made a comment about the nice people in Minnesota. Someone from the audience called out, “Yeah, but do they know Jesus?” Without missing a beat, Oliver said calmly, “I'm sure they do, but they keep it to themselves.” It was one of the nicest responses to what could have been an uncomfortable exchange.
- Hal Ketchum's New Album, 'Father Time,' Streets 9/9
Hal Ketchum recorded his new album, Father Time, without a net. He amassed more than a dozen new original songs plus a dream team of musicians and entered the studio to record the album live to two-track. There were no overdubs and only a few second takes. “When I went into this project, my mentality was that this is either going to work or not,” Ketchum says. But at the end of the first day, with nine songs finished, he knew the experiment was a success.
- Hal Ketchum's New Album, 'Father Time,' Streets 9/9
Hal Ketchum recorded his new album, Father Time, without a net. He amassed more than a dozen new original songs plus a dream team of musicians and entered the studio to record the album live to two-track. There were no overdubs and only a few second takes. “When I went into this project, my mentality was that this is either going to work or not,” Ketchum says. But at the end of the first day, with nine songs finished, he knew the experiment was a success.
- Garaj Mahal's New CD, 'w00t,' - Street Date 9/9/2008
When you hear your first Garaj Mahal note, leading into an innovative fusion of funky jazz with a tasty world music flair, all other thoughts leave your mind as the music takes you on an unforgettable voyage. Fans return to experience the band again and again because they know they will always hear something new and progressive from these four first-class musicians: guitar and sitar virtuoso Fareed Haque, world-renowned bass master and educator Kai Eckhardt, gospel-inspired funky jazz keyboardist Eric Levy, and consistently in-the-pocket, natural-born drummer Alan Hertz, Garaj Mahal combines a century of musical experience to create a sound that's always new, freshly infused with a wide spectrum of musical expression, and always smoking hot.
- Garaj Mahal's New CD, 'w00t,' - Street Date 9/9/2008
When you hear your first Garaj Mahal note, leading into an innovative fusion of funky jazz with a tasty world music flair, all other thoughts leave your mind as the music takes you on an unforgettable voyage. Fans return to experience the band again and again because they know they will always hear something new and progressive from these four first-class musicians: guitar and sitar virtuoso Fareed Haque, world-renowned bass master and educator Kai Eckhardt, gospel-inspired funky jazz keyboardist Eric Levy, and consistently in-the-pocket, natural-born drummer Alan Hertz, Garaj Mahal combines a century of musical experience to create a sound that's always new, freshly infused with a wide spectrum of musical expression, and always smoking hot.
- Bonerama Hits Colorado
Since live performance is what Bonerama is all about, it's no coincidence that their third album, Bringing It Home, is also their third consecutive live disc. It also testifies to the amount of tightening-up the band's done in recent years. Joining another stack of Bonerama originals are covers ranging from the Meters and George Porter Jr. to the Beatles (two from the White Album, no less) to Thelonious Monk. And when they take on Led Zeppelin's "The Ocean" - with trombones doing the familiar backing vocals along with the big guitar riff - you can practically hear the audience's jaws dropping.
- Bonerama Hits Colorado
Since live performance is what Bonerama is all about, it's no coincidence that their third album, Bringing It Home, is also their third consecutive live disc. It also testifies to the amount of tightening-up the band's done in recent years. Joining another stack of Bonerama originals are covers ranging from the Meters and George Porter Jr. to the Beatles (two from the White Album, no less) to Thelonious Monk. And when they take on Led Zeppelin's "The Ocean" - with trombones doing the familiar backing vocals along with the big guitar riff - you can practically hear the audience's jaws dropping.
- Richie Havens' 'Nobody Left To Crown' Streets Today
A sense of timelessness rings throughout Richie Havens' latest release, Nobody Left to Crown, as though the passing years have only strengthened the meaning of his soul-filled folk rock. Nobody Left to Crown, released to the US on Verve Records on July 29th, attests that Richie Havens has never been more relevant, necessary even, than he is today.
- Richie Havens' 'Nobody Left To Crown' Streets Today
A sense of timelessness rings throughout Richie Havens' latest release, Nobody Left to Crown, as though the passing years have only strengthened the meaning of his soul-filled folk rock. Nobody Left to Crown, released to the US on Verve Records on July 29th, attests that Richie Havens has never been more relevant, necessary even, than he is today.
- Day 2 of the Mile High Music Festival
Sunday morning hit me like a ton of bricks. I’d been out for the first day of Mile High, leaving sometime around 1:30 am for the drive home, and only slept about 6 hours before I was out of bed again. In some ways, being able to sleep at home was a bonus. I got to shower, for example. But leaving the scene of the crime takes the fight out of a person, makes them soft. To beat the elements, be they natural or of man’s design, one must enter a Zen-like state of self-preservation. Stamina and persistence are the stimulants of necessity, but going home removes you from the game, takes you out of character. Without waking up in the game, the weather felt just as hot, I felt just as thirsty, and the lack of sleep felt like it really mattered.
- Day 2 of the Mile High Music Festival
Sunday morning hit me like a ton of bricks. I’d been out for the first day of Mile High, leaving sometime around 1:30 am for the drive home, and only slept about 6 hours before I was out of bed again. In some ways, being able to sleep at home was a bonus. I got to shower, for example. But leaving the scene of the crime takes the fight out of a person, makes them soft. To beat the elements, be they natural or of man’s design, one must enter a Zen-like state of self-preservation. Stamina and persistence are the stimulants of necessity, but going home removes you from the game, takes you out of character. Without waking up in the game, the weather felt just as hot, I felt just as thirsty, and the lack of sleep felt like it really mattered.
- Joby's Retro Reviews (JGB 8-29-1987)
In honor of what would be Jerry's 66th birthday today, the Grateful Web is featuring JGB in our most recent 'retro review.' Happy Birthday, Jerry!
- Joby's Retro Reviews (JGB 8-29-1987)
In honor of what would be Jerry's 66th birthday today, the Grateful Web is featuring JGB in our most recent 'retro review.' Happy Birthday, Jerry!
- Backstage with BoomBox
On the 25th of July, BoomBox played the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO. Their music is a unique blend of electronica, funk, and southern rock, the likes of which I’ve never quite seen before. Bringing in crowds of both rock and electronica fans, BoomBox is getting bigger all the time. Zion Godchaux, son of former Grateful Dead members Keith and Donna Jean Godchaux, plays guitar and sings. Russ Randolph, DJ, producer, multi-track sequencer, and lights guy, does everything else. Before the show Grateful Web's Sam Holloway had the opportunity to catch up with the band backstage.
- Backstage with BoomBox
On the 25th of July, BoomBox played the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO. Their music is a unique blend of electronica, funk, and southern rock, the likes of which I’ve never quite seen before. Bringing in crowds of both rock and electronica fans, BoomBox is getting bigger all the time. Zion Godchaux, son of former Grateful Dead members Keith and Donna Jean Godchaux, plays guitar and sings. Russ Randolph, DJ, producer, multi-track sequencer, and lights guy, does everything else. Before the show Grateful Web's Sam Holloway had the opportunity to catch up with the band backstage.
- Backstage with BoomBox
On the 25th of July, BoomBox played the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO. Their music is a unique blend of electronica, funk, and southern rock, the likes of which I’ve never quite seen before. Bringing in crowds of both rock and electronica fans, BoomBox is getting bigger all the time. Zion Godchaux, son of former Grateful Dead members Keith and Donna Jean Godchaux, plays guitar and sings. Russ Randolph, DJ, producer, multi-track sequencer, and lights guy, does everything else. Before the show Grateful Web's Sam Holloway had the opportunity to catch up with the band backstage.
- Kimock with the Everyone Orchestra in San Francisco on 8.9.08
Steve Kimock will be joining the Everyone Orchestra on August 9th, 2008 at the Great American Music Hall. Matt Butler will conduct, with Kimock, Dan Lebowitz, Audio Angel, members of Jambay, Legendary Nigerian percussionist Sikiru Adepoju and many special guests.
- Kimock with the Everyone Orchestra in San Francisco on 8.9.08
Steve Kimock will be joining the Everyone Orchestra on August 9th, 2008 at the Great American Music Hall. Matt Butler will conduct, with Kimock, Dan Lebowitz, Audio Angel, members of Jambay, Legendary Nigerian percussionist Sikiru Adepoju and many special guests.
- Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs' first U.S. Album & Dates
Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs, heralded by NME as “a glorious example of what rock ’n’ roll should be,” has signed with Transdreamer Records (distributed by MRI Distribution/RED) and are preparing their first American release as a band. Titled Dirt Don’t Hurt, the CD is slated for a street date of October 14, 2008. “Band,” however, is a figurative term for Holly and company— Holly Golightly and Lawyer Dave (a.k.a. the Brokeoffs) sing and play guitar, as well as drums, banjo, standup bass and an array of other instruments. It’s just the two of them.
- Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs' first U.S. Album & Dates
Holly Golightly & the Brokeoffs, heralded by NME as “a glorious example of what rock ’n’ roll should be,” has signed with Transdreamer Records (distributed by MRI Distribution/RED) and are preparing their first American release as a band. Titled Dirt Don’t Hurt, the CD is slated for a street date of October 14, 2008. “Band,” however, is a figurative term for Holly and company— Holly Golightly and Lawyer Dave (a.k.a. the Brokeoffs) sing and play guitar, as well as drums, banjo, standup bass and an array of other instruments. It’s just the two of them.
- Creedence Clearwater LPs Reissued on Sept 30th, 2008
The first six albums by Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees Creedence Clearwater Revival will be reissued by Fantasy Records (a unit of Concord Music Group) on September 30, 2008 as six individual expanded-edition CDs. The set marks the legendary band’s 40th anniversary. The albums — Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bayou Country, Green River, Willy & the Poor Boys, Cosmo’s Factory and Pendulum, all originally released from 1968-70 —have been digitally remastered and contain an array of rarities: B-sides, unreleased studio and live material, even a summit between the band and Booker T & the MGs.
- Creedence Clearwater LPs Reissued on Sept 30th, 2008
The first six albums by Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees Creedence Clearwater Revival will be reissued by Fantasy Records (a unit of Concord Music Group) on September 30, 2008 as six individual expanded-edition CDs. The set marks the legendary band’s 40th anniversary. The albums — Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bayou Country, Green River, Willy & the Poor Boys, Cosmo’s Factory and Pendulum, all originally released from 1968-70 —have been digitally remastered and contain an array of rarities: B-sides, unreleased studio and live material, even a summit between the band and Booker T & the MGs.
- Keller Williams Releases LIVE and Announces Fall Tour
Keller Williams has built a career on his uncanny ability to captivate a packed house-all by himself. So why now, after fifteen-years as a solo artist, is he releasing a live album-simply titled, Live-with three other names on the cover? It turns out that since he first picked up a guitar, this troubadour has wanted to front a band.
- Keller Williams Releases LIVE and Announces Fall Tour
Keller Williams has built a career on his uncanny ability to captivate a packed house-all by himself. So why now, after fifteen-years as a solo artist, is he releasing a live album-simply titled, Live-with three other names on the cover? It turns out that since he first picked up a guitar, this troubadour has wanted to front a band.
- George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic Join West Beach Music
George Clinton who will appear on Sunday, September 14-- is one of the greatest innovators of urban-based soul, rock and funk over the last forty years. As a teenager in the late 1950s, Clinton formed the Parliaments, a doo-wop style vocal group which had a big R&B hit whit "I Wanna Testify" in 1967 on indy label Revilot. When Revilot folded a year later, they retained the rights to the group The Parliament. In a stroke of genius, Clinton recognized that he still record shifting the focus from the vocals to the band and, in 1968, George formed Funkadelic, a visionary band that combined acid rock with primal funk.
- George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic Join West Beach Music
George Clinton who will appear on Sunday, September 14-- is one of the greatest innovators of urban-based soul, rock and funk over the last forty years. As a teenager in the late 1950s, Clinton formed the Parliaments, a doo-wop style vocal group which had a big R&B hit whit "I Wanna Testify" in 1967 on indy label Revilot. When Revilot folded a year later, they retained the rights to the group The Parliament. In a stroke of genius, Clinton recognized that he still record shifting the focus from the vocals to the band and, in 1968, George formed Funkadelic, a visionary band that combined acid rock with primal funk.
- BoomBox Rox the Fox
When I saw them last, it was as the opening act for Steve Kimock and a host of his friends, down at Owsley’s Golden Road in Denver. Not that I have anything against Owsley’s, in fact I was quite taken with the establishment, but the ancillary stage that BoomBox played on was little more than a back room, and the sound was so deafening that I could barely make out the words that Zion sang. It didn’t really matter, the show was fun even without the vocals, but the Fox Theatre has incredible sound, and Zion’s voice rang loud and clear, adding back the missing piece that I only vaguely knew existed, and filling out the sound beyond my hopes and expectations.
- BoomBox Rox the Fox
When I saw them last, it was as the opening act for Steve Kimock and a host of his friends, down at Owsley’s Golden Road in Denver. Not that I have anything against Owsley’s, in fact I was quite taken with the establishment, but the ancillary stage that BoomBox played on was little more than a back room, and the sound was so deafening that I could barely make out the words that Zion sang. It didn’t really matter, the show was fun even without the vocals, but the Fox Theatre has incredible sound, and Zion’s voice rang loud and clear, adding back the missing piece that I only vaguely knew existed, and filling out the sound beyond my hopes and expectations.
- CAPE MAY JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NOV 7-9 CELEBRATION
November 7-9, 2008, presented by Bank of America will mark the Cape May Jazz Festival’s 15th year and 30th celebration. Friday night’s opener kicks off with a Tribute to Maynard Ferguson featuring a 16-piece big band led by Ed Vezinho and Jim Ward.
- CAPE MAY JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NOV 7-9 CELEBRATION
November 7-9, 2008, presented by Bank of America will mark the Cape May Jazz Festival’s 15th year and 30th celebration. Friday night’s opener kicks off with a Tribute to Maynard Ferguson featuring a 16-piece big band led by Ed Vezinho and Jim Ward.
- COLORADO FILES PROTEST OVER ROAN LEASE SALE
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources submitted a protest to the federal Bureau of Land Management today objecting to the BLM’s plan to lease the top of the Roan Plateau for commercial drilling on Aug. 14.
- COLORADO FILES PROTEST OVER ROAN LEASE SALE
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources submitted a protest to the federal Bureau of Land Management today objecting to the BLM’s plan to lease the top of the Roan Plateau for commercial drilling on Aug. 14.
- The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem begins the first full week of programming today, August 4th with a presentation on the life and work of one of the greatest living authors on blues and jazz, Albert Murray for Jazz for Curious Readers, followed by the first of four weeks of focus at Jazz for Curious Listeners on the great jazz pianist, educator and media man, Dr. Billy Taylor.
- The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem begins the first full week of programming today, August 4th with a presentation on the life and work of one of the greatest living authors on blues and jazz, Albert Murray for Jazz for Curious Readers, followed by the first of four weeks of focus at Jazz for Curious Listeners on the great jazz pianist, educator and media man, Dr. Billy Taylor.
- The Sammies
Sandwich, the sophomore effort from The Sammies, is set for release September 23 on MoRisen Records. The new release builds on the success of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut, which Pitchfork called “energetic and infectious.” Plans for a tour in support of Sandwich will be announced soon.
- The Sammies
Sandwich, the sophomore effort from The Sammies, is set for release September 23 on MoRisen Records. The new release builds on the success of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut, which Pitchfork called “energetic and infectious.” Plans for a tour in support of Sandwich will be announced soon.
- The Sammies
Sandwich, the sophomore effort from The Sammies, is set for release September 23 on MoRisen Records. The new release builds on the success of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut, which Pitchfork called “energetic and infectious.” Plans for a tour in support of Sandwich will be announced soon.
- Bassnectar Announces Fall Tour
Bassnectar's wobbling sounds of womp are swirling into a storm that will descend on North America for another round of full throttle live shows. With nearly every show on his last tour hitting full capacity, this Fall Bassnectar hosts his fall tour: "The Other Side." Featuring Bassnectar DJ sets and Live PA and a diverse list of special guests including Beats Antique (featuring members of the Yard Dogs Road Show), Fort Knox Five, Seasunz and other friends and artists from the US, the UK, and Canada (plus live custom visuals of Videolicious, Android Jones, and iLL Gates), the tour hits almost 75 markets with stops in New York, Miami, Seattle, and all points in between.
- Bassnectar Announces Fall Tour
Bassnectar's wobbling sounds of womp are swirling into a storm that will descend on North America for another round of full throttle live shows. With nearly every show on his last tour hitting full capacity, this Fall Bassnectar hosts his fall tour: "The Other Side." Featuring Bassnectar DJ sets and Live PA and a diverse list of special guests including Beats Antique (featuring members of the Yard Dogs Road Show), Fort Knox Five, Seasunz and other friends and artists from the US, the UK, and Canada (plus live custom visuals of Videolicious, Android Jones, and iLL Gates), the tour hits almost 75 markets with stops in New York, Miami, Seattle, and all points in between.
- New Music Review: “Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations” by Pepper
On Tuesday July 22nd, SoCal based band Pepper released their new album, Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations. Originally from Hawaii, the band brought their island rhythms and sounds with them to the mainland a few years back after they were noticed by a Los Angeles based indie record label. Picking up where Sublime left off, Pepper plays a mix of dub, reggae, and rock, and Pink Crustaceans encompasses this sound perfectly.
- New Music Review: “Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations” by Pepper
On Tuesday July 22nd, SoCal based band Pepper released their new album, Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations. Originally from Hawaii, the band brought their island rhythms and sounds with them to the mainland a few years back after they were noticed by a Los Angeles based indie record label. Picking up where Sublime left off, Pepper plays a mix of dub, reggae, and rock, and Pink Crustaceans encompasses this sound perfectly.
- Keller Williams, Magical Music Man
Last weekend, Keller Williams played a double dose of his unique one-man-band music to us lucky Colorado residents, with a solo show at the Fox Theatre in Boulder on Friday, followed by a night with the Yonder Mountain String Band at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison on Saturday. Better yet, the Friday night show was “An Evening With” show, meaning a solid night of nothing but Keller. With an ever changing set list, and since Keller’s the kind of guy who’s made way too much music in his life to even fit into a whole day, I knew the night would be full of surprises. I was not disappointed.
- Keller Williams, Magical Music Man
Last weekend, Keller Williams played a double dose of his unique one-man-band music to us lucky Colorado residents, with a solo show at the Fox Theatre in Boulder on Friday, followed by a night with the Yonder Mountain String Band at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison on Saturday. Better yet, the Friday night show was “An Evening With” show, meaning a solid night of nothing but Keller. With an ever changing set list, and since Keller’s the kind of guy who’s made way too much music in his life to even fit into a whole day, I knew the night would be full of surprises. I was not disappointed.
- Photos and Video of the Emmitt Nershi Band Show in Boulder
The Grateful Web was on-hand at last night's Emmitt Nershi Band show at the Boulder Theater. We have some pictures and video clips from the show. Thanks to the folks at the Theater for their warm hospitiality.
- Photos and Video of the Emmitt Nershi Band Show in Boulder
The Grateful Web was on-hand at last night's Emmitt Nershi Band show at the Boulder Theater. We have some pictures and video clips from the show. Thanks to the folks at the Theater for their warm hospitiality.
- Global Drum Project RESCHEDULED @ Boulder Theater
The GLOBAL DRUM PROJECT Tour brings Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, Sikiru Adepoju, and Giovanni Hidalgo together again in a reunion sparked by the 15th anniversary of the ground-breaking album Planet Drum. Released in 1991, it went on to earn the first-ever Grammy Award in the World Music category. The tour is the groups first in almost a decade. It also marks the resumption of an artistic relationship - between Mickey Hart and Zakir Hussain - that goes back to the late 1960s.
- Railroad Earth is Coming to Boulder - Sept 19 & 20
Railroad Earth is currently on tour. Current confirmed tour dates include...
- Railroad Earth is Coming to Boulder - Sept 19 & 20
Railroad Earth is currently on tour. Current confirmed tour dates include...
- Halloween with Leftover Salmon at the Fillmore Auditorium
Live Nation proudly presents LEFTOVER SALMON at the Fillmore Auditorium on Friday, October 31st. Showtime is 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Our fan ticketing will go on sale (HERE) today August 7th starting at 10am MST. The remaining tickets will be available thru ticketmaster starting Saturday August 9th.
- Halloween with Leftover Salmon at the Fillmore Auditorium
Live Nation proudly presents LEFTOVER SALMON at the Fillmore Auditorium on Friday, October 31st. Showtime is 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Our fan ticketing will go on sale (HERE) today August 7th starting at 10am MST. The remaining tickets will be available thru ticketmaster starting Saturday August 9th.
- Phil Lesh to Headline Slow Food Rocks Music Festival
Phil Lesh and Friends will headline Sunday, August 31, at the Slow Food Rocks music festival, which will be held during Slow Food Nation, the largest celebration of American food in history, taking place in San Francisco over Labor Day Weekend.. In a rare hometown appearance Phil Lesh and Friends will play on an outdoor stage at The Great Meadow at Fort Mason overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge
- Phil Lesh to Headline Slow Food Rocks Music Festival
Phil Lesh and Friends will headline Sunday, August 31, at the Slow Food Rocks music festival, which will be held during Slow Food Nation, the largest celebration of American food in history, taking place in San Francisco over Labor Day Weekend.. In a rare hometown appearance Phil Lesh and Friends will play on an outdoor stage at The Great Meadow at Fort Mason overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge
- Gabe Dixon Band plan release and fall tour
Nashville piano rockers, The Gabe Dixon Band, have a busy few months ahead. The trio just shot the video for their single “Till You’re Gone” and will release their debut, self-titled album on August 26th. The band is set to play select dates with Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers and then join soulful, singer/songwriter Justin Nozuka on a slew of tour dates throughout September and October.
- Gabe Dixon Band plan release and fall tour
Nashville piano rockers, The Gabe Dixon Band, have a busy few months ahead. The trio just shot the video for their single “Till You’re Gone” and will release their debut, self-titled album on August 26th. The band is set to play select dates with Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers and then join soulful, singer/songwriter Justin Nozuka on a slew of tour dates throughout September and October.
- Street Kings on DVD
On the streets of Los Angeles, every cop wants justice. But how they get it is what sets them apart. Fox Home Entertainment presents a gripping and pulse-pounding look at police corruption where no one can be trusted when Street Kings debuts on DVD and Blu-Ray August 19.
- 12/29 & 12/30/97 on LivePhish Radio this Monday & Tuesday
An early New Year's treat from LivePhish.com: starting at 2PM EST on Monday 12/29 and Tuesday 12/30, LivePhish.com will broadcast both 12/29/97 and 12/30/97, respectively, in their entirety on Live Phish Radio.
- Tiësto named Mixmag's #1 DJ in 2008
Tiësto is excited about topping off this fantastic year with this acknowledgement and says, "I am honored that Mixmag chose me as the number one DJ of 2008. I had an amazing year and would like to thank Mixmag and their readers for their support!"
- Tiësto named Mixmag's #1 DJ in 2008
Tiësto is excited about topping off this fantastic year with this acknowledgement and says, "I am honored that Mixmag chose me as the number one DJ of 2008. I had an amazing year and would like to thank Mixmag and their readers for their support!"
- Mike Berkowitz & the Gene Krupa Band at Iridium for Gene's 100th Birthday
Star drummer Gene Krupa and his Orchestra were the hottest of the hot stuff in the big band years. Fortunately Mike Berkowitz, an incredible drummer of today rescued the brilliant Krupa arrangements and put together a phenomenal aggregation of some of our New York Jazz world's swingingest musicians and Vocalist extraordinaire, Cassie Miller from L.A. Not just for nostalgia buffs and music historians, any real jazz lover has to be thrilled by the sounds made by this amazing 16-piece group. Scott Barbarino has booked them into the Iridium, the premiere Jazz room (on West 51 Street and Broadway) on Tuesday, January 13, which coincides with what would have been Gene Krupa's 100th birthday.
- Mike Berkowitz & the Gene Krupa Band at Iridium for Gene's 100th Birthday
Star drummer Gene Krupa and his Orchestra were the hottest of the hot stuff in the big band years. Fortunately Mike Berkowitz, an incredible drummer of today rescued the brilliant Krupa arrangements and put together a phenomenal aggregation of some of our New York Jazz world's swingingest musicians and Vocalist extraordinaire, Cassie Miller from L.A. Not just for nostalgia buffs and music historians, any real jazz lover has to be thrilled by the sounds made by this amazing 16-piece group. Scott Barbarino has booked them into the Iridium, the premiere Jazz room (on West 51 Street and Broadway) on Tuesday, January 13, which coincides with what would have been Gene Krupa's 100th birthday.
- New Years Eve Party, Ky-mani Marley, TOK, Turblence, & Pressure
New Years Eve Party at 2b1 Multimedia Inc. 3075 17th Street, San Francisco, featuring: Ky-mani Marley, TOK, Turbulence, Pressure and Winstrong.
- New Years Eve Party, Ky-mani Marley, TOK, Turblence, & Pressure
New Years Eve Party at 2b1 Multimedia Inc. 3075 17th Street, San Francisco, featuring: Ky-mani Marley, TOK, Turbulence, Pressure and Winstrong.
- WU Years Eve Bash
If you're looking for something to do New Year's Eve this year and you're in the neighborhood of Minneapolis, fall by The Boardroom at Trocaderos on Wednesday night for a four-band groove extravaganza on two stages, hosted by local music partiers The Big Wu.
- WU Years Eve Bash
If you're looking for something to do New Year's Eve this year and you're in the neighborhood of Minneapolis, fall by The Boardroom at Trocaderos on Wednesday night for a four-band groove extravaganza on two stages, hosted by local music partiers The Big Wu.
- Toubab Krewe NYE in Denver + Winter Tour!
Toubab Krewe is thrilled to be in Denver for NYE tonight at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom. Special guest Rayna Gellert (Uncle Earl) joins the band for the run on fiddle.
- Toubab Krewe NYE in Denver + Winter Tour!
Toubab Krewe is thrilled to be in Denver for NYE tonight at Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom. Special guest Rayna Gellert (Uncle Earl) joins the band for the run on fiddle.
- The Dead to Tour in 2009...
The lineup for this edition of The Dead will be the same one that rocked the house at Penn State last fall at the Obama benefit: The Core Four of Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, joined by guitar monster Warren Haynes and RatDog keyboard ace Jeff Chimenti (both veterans of the 2004 Dead "Wave That Flag" tour).
- The Dead to Tour in 2009...
The lineup for this edition of The Dead will be the same one that rocked the house at Penn State last fall at the Obama benefit: The Core Four of Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, joined by guitar monster Warren Haynes and RatDog keyboard ace Jeff Chimenti (both veterans of the 2004 Dead "Wave That Flag" tour).
- Jesse Elder Quintet live at the Blue Note Tonight
Jesse is a NYC based jazz composer, pianist and band leader. He has performed at venues such as the Blue Note, Smalls, Minton's Playhouse, Fat Cat, Top of the Rock, the Jazz Standard, and Town Hall. Jesse graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy where he received a "Fine Arts Award in Jazz Performance" and went on to study on scholarship at Oberlin Conservatory and New School University for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Jesse performs his original compositions with renowned jazz artists such as Nasheet Waits, Ben Street, Chris Cheek, Tyshawn Sorey, Logan Richardson, Gary Thomas and others.
- Jesse Elder Quintet live at the Blue Note Tonight
Jesse is a NYC based jazz composer, pianist and band leader. He has performed at venues such as the Blue Note, Smalls, Minton's Playhouse, Fat Cat, Top of the Rock, the Jazz Standard, and Town Hall. Jesse graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy where he received a "Fine Arts Award in Jazz Performance" and went on to study on scholarship at Oberlin Conservatory and New School University for Jazz and Contemporary Music. Jesse performs his original compositions with renowned jazz artists such as Nasheet Waits, Ben Street, Chris Cheek, Tyshawn Sorey, Logan Richardson, Gary Thomas and others.
- Turbine Rumbles in the Red Fish
Rightmire’s harmonica is almost certainly the band’s most exciting feature. It functions like a mouth-operated synthesizer, electrified, and run through a huge board of pedals. At times it sounds like a DJ scratch kit, at others it sounds like something from outer space. Sometimes it sounds like a regular harmonica. Rightmire’s epic lung capacity allows him to jam out on the mouth harp with incredible longevity. Long after most people would have blacked out and fallen over, Rightmire keeps the notes flowing, rocking around like a man possessed. I felt lightheaded just watching.
- Turbine Rumbles in the Red Fish
Rightmire’s harmonica is almost certainly the band’s most exciting feature. It functions like a mouth-operated synthesizer, electrified, and run through a huge board of pedals. At times it sounds like a DJ scratch kit, at others it sounds like something from outer space. Sometimes it sounds like a regular harmonica. Rightmire’s epic lung capacity allows him to jam out on the mouth harp with incredible longevity. Long after most people would have blacked out and fallen over, Rightmire keeps the notes flowing, rocking around like a man possessed. I felt lightheaded just watching.
- Attention Colorado: Umphrey’s is on the Way!
Chicago’s favorite export is coming to Colorado, and I’m not talking about either crooked politicians or Da Bears. I’m talking about Umphrey’s McGee, who will be doing a four-night stint along the Front Range later this month, beginning at the Aggie in Fort Collins on the 22nd. From there, UM will be stopping at the Boulder Theater on the 23rd, with back to back gigs in Denver at the Fillmore and Cervantes on the 24th, and a show in Breckenridge on the 25th.
- Attention Colorado: Umphrey’s is on the Way!
Chicago’s favorite export is coming to Colorado, and I’m not talking about either crooked politicians or Da Bears. I’m talking about Umphrey’s McGee, who will be doing a four-night stint along the Front Range later this month, beginning at the Aggie in Fort Collins on the 22nd. From there, UM will be stopping at the Boulder Theater on the 23rd, with back to back gigs in Denver at the Fillmore and Cervantes on the 24th, and a show in Breckenridge on the 25th.
- New Years Eve: Zeppelin Reborn as Rose Hill Drive
The promise of hearing Zeppelin II was a deal-maker as well, the kind of rock and roll Rose Hill Drive does best. But when the band opened up with Trans Am, an original track off the band’s latest, Moon is the New Earth, the crowd didn’t know what to think. As it would turn out, the change up was so that the band wouldn’t have to pause in the middle of Zeppelin II to play Auld Lang Syne, release the balloons, and watch the happy couples make out on the dance floor. Good thing too, because once these guys got going, there was no stopping them.
- New Years Eve: Zeppelin Reborn as Rose Hill Drive
The promise of hearing Zeppelin II was a deal-maker as well, the kind of rock and roll Rose Hill Drive does best. But when the band opened up with Trans Am, an original track off the band’s latest, Moon is the New Earth, the crowd didn’t know what to think. As it would turn out, the change up was so that the band wouldn’t have to pause in the middle of Zeppelin II to play Auld Lang Syne, release the balloons, and watch the happy couples make out on the dance floor. Good thing too, because once these guys got going, there was no stopping them.
- Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Announce New Lineup & Jan./Feb. Tour Dates
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey are very pleased to announce a revamped lineup for 2009. The odyssey continues with Brian Haas on keys, Josh Raymer on drums, and proudly introducing new members Chris Combs on guitar and lap steel and Matt Hayes on bass. The reconfigured band made its debut on New Year's Eve to an elated sold out crowd in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They'll make their next apperance this coming Saturday, January 10th in New York City as part of the 2009 Winter Jazzfest.
- Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Announce New Lineup & Jan./Feb. Tour Dates
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey are very pleased to announce a revamped lineup for 2009. The odyssey continues with Brian Haas on keys, Josh Raymer on drums, and proudly introducing new members Chris Combs on guitar and lap steel and Matt Hayes on bass. The reconfigured band made its debut on New Year's Eve to an elated sold out crowd in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They'll make their next apperance this coming Saturday, January 10th in New York City as part of the 2009 Winter Jazzfest.
- Jones Street Station Announce January Tour
Jones Street Station make American music that is both contemporary and classic in character. Veterans of New York City's roots music community, they released their debut album Overcome (as The Jones Street Boys) on Smith Street Records in October 2007. They are currently finishing their second album to be released in mid-2009.
- Jones Street Station Announce January Tour
Jones Street Station make American music that is both contemporary and classic in character. Veterans of New York City's roots music community, they released their debut album Overcome (as The Jones Street Boys) on Smith Street Records in October 2007. They are currently finishing their second album to be released in mid-2009.
- Switzerland Meets New York @ The Canal Room - 1.14.09
Beat Kaestli moved to New York from his native Switzerland, where he was awarded a scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music and he received his Master Degree from the Aaron Copland School of Music. While honing his craft alongside luminaries such as Jane Monheit, Jason Moran and Stefon Harris, he immersed himself in Manhattan’s fiercely competitive music scene, and now appears in clubs such as The Blue Note, Birdland, The Bitter End, The Jazz Standard, The Stone and Sweet Rhythm, performing with jazz greats, like Esperanza Spalding, Clarence Penn, Joel Frahm and Victor Prieto.
- Switzerland Meets New York @ The Canal Room - 1.14.09
Beat Kaestli moved to New York from his native Switzerland, where he was awarded a scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music and he received his Master Degree from the Aaron Copland School of Music. While honing his craft alongside luminaries such as Jane Monheit, Jason Moran and Stefon Harris, he immersed himself in Manhattan’s fiercely competitive music scene, and now appears in clubs such as The Blue Note, Birdland, The Bitter End, The Jazz Standard, The Stone and Sweet Rhythm, performing with jazz greats, like Esperanza Spalding, Clarence Penn, Joel Frahm and Victor Prieto.
- Harlem Shakes To Release Debut LP 'Technicolor Health'
After extensive touring and a bit of schooling, the band got back together with Chris Zane (Les Savy Fav, The Walkmen, Passion Pit, White Rabbits) to record their first full-length album, Technicolor Health. The result is one of the most quietly ambitious pop albums in ages. Much like Blur fused English pop traditions and contemporary sonics to forge Brit Pop, Harlem Shakes meld the Great American Songbook with unmistakably contemporary textures, creating what one might call "Am Pop." Influences as disparate as the Band, Randy Newman, Carlos Santana and Spank Rock inform the soundscapes, but the vibe is too coherent to be called eclectic.
- Harlem Shakes To Release Debut LP 'Technicolor Health'
After extensive touring and a bit of schooling, the band got back together with Chris Zane (Les Savy Fav, The Walkmen, Passion Pit, White Rabbits) to record their first full-length album, Technicolor Health. The result is one of the most quietly ambitious pop albums in ages. Much like Blur fused English pop traditions and contemporary sonics to forge Brit Pop, Harlem Shakes meld the Great American Songbook with unmistakably contemporary textures, creating what one might call "Am Pop." Influences as disparate as the Band, Randy Newman, Carlos Santana and Spank Rock inform the soundscapes, but the vibe is too coherent to be called eclectic.
- Marco Benevento Announces West Coast Tour Dates
The Los Angeles Times recently selected Marco Benevento as a "2009 Artist To Watch" in anticipation of Me Not Me. The ten track collection finds Benevento interpreting the work of artists such as Deerhoof, Leonard Cohen, George Harrison and My Morning Jacket among others. Benevento also contributes three original compositions, including "Now They're Writing Music," which was first performed as a rough sketch last spring when the Brooklyn-based pianist appeared on "The World Cafe With David Dye." In addition to Benevento, the album features the aforementioned Mathis and Barr along with drummer Matt Chamberlain. The set was recorded in Seattle at Chroma Sound and mixed in Brooklyn by Bryce Goggin.
- Marco Benevento Announces West Coast Tour Dates
The Los Angeles Times recently selected Marco Benevento as a "2009 Artist To Watch" in anticipation of Me Not Me. The ten track collection finds Benevento interpreting the work of artists such as Deerhoof, Leonard Cohen, George Harrison and My Morning Jacket among others. Benevento also contributes three original compositions, including "Now They're Writing Music," which was first performed as a rough sketch last spring when the Brooklyn-based pianist appeared on "The World Cafe With David Dye." In addition to Benevento, the album features the aforementioned Mathis and Barr along with drummer Matt Chamberlain. The set was recorded in Seattle at Chroma Sound and mixed in Brooklyn by Bryce Goggin.
- ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINE-UP ADDITIONS
The ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (UMF)--the world’s leading two-day electronic and alternative music experience set for Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28, 2009 during the Winter Music Conference in Miami--has announced more exciting additions to its lineup. Promoters for the festival have revealed that The Prodigy (who will release their new album Invaders Must Die on March 2) and Pendulum, two of the most anticipated live acts for 2009, have been confirmed along with DJ titans Paul Van Dyk and Armin Van Buuren. Moby has also tapped UMF for his exclusive Winter Music Conference appearance.
- ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LINE-UP ADDITIONS
The ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL (UMF)--the world’s leading two-day electronic and alternative music experience set for Friday March 27 and Saturday March 28, 2009 during the Winter Music Conference in Miami--has announced more exciting additions to its lineup. Promoters for the festival have revealed that The Prodigy (who will release their new album Invaders Must Die on March 2) and Pendulum, two of the most anticipated live acts for 2009, have been confirmed along with DJ titans Paul Van Dyk and Armin Van Buuren. Moby has also tapped UMF for his exclusive Winter Music Conference appearance.
- Hot Buttered Rum & The Travelin' McCourys @ Boulder Theater
Hot Buttered Rum, one of the hardest-working and fastest-rising stars in the musical firmament, has become, over the last five years, a group that is infinitely greater than the sum of its parts. Often described as a rock band playing bluegrass instruments, the band melds blues, folks, bluegrass, jazz, and rock, and the members’ varying degrees of classical training lead them to invest heavily in group composition. The widespread appeal of HBR’s music stems not only from the band’s musical versatility and prolific songwriting, but also from the magnetic chemistry the group creates onstage together. It is this chemistry that is propelling the band to ever greater success.
- Hot Buttered Rum & The Travelin' McCourys @ Boulder Theater
Hot Buttered Rum, one of the hardest-working and fastest-rising stars in the musical firmament, has become, over the last five years, a group that is infinitely greater than the sum of its parts. Often described as a rock band playing bluegrass instruments, the band melds blues, folks, bluegrass, jazz, and rock, and the members’ varying degrees of classical training lead them to invest heavily in group composition. The widespread appeal of HBR’s music stems not only from the band’s musical versatility and prolific songwriting, but also from the magnetic chemistry the group creates onstage together. It is this chemistry that is propelling the band to ever greater success.
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Dark Star Orchestra will be playing a benefit show for the Rex Foundation. The show is taking place on September 27th, in Hollywood, California.
Festivities include:
Reception, Food, Drinks, Goodie Bags, Silent Auction, GA Balcony Seating and Concert Tickets: $150 & $500 (All but $60 is tax deductible)
Upgrade for Reception, with prior purchase of concert ticket: $120 & $470
To order Reception and Concert Tickets call 415-561-3135
or download the ticket order form
Special Hotel Package offered by the Best Western Hollywood Hills only $129 per night (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) for Rex Supporters. Reservations: 323-464-5181 Toll Free: 800-287-1700. Ask for “Rex Foundation special rate” when making reservations.
Concert Tickets only: $30.00 available online at darkstarorchestra.net or goldenvoice.com
The Rex Foundation presented the first Black Tie-Dye Ball in Chicago in March 2004. Since then, there have Black Tie-Dye Balls in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Denver, Colorado. These festive occasions provide the opportunity to collaborate with gifted performers that care about the Rex Foundation and want to further what the Grateful Dead started 25 years ago. On September 27th, as at each Ball, enjoy a unique musical experience, while also celebrating each community’s talent, enterprise and community spirit. Proceeds support local non-profit programs.
2008 marks the Rex Foundation’s 25th Anniversary. This Rex Musical Caravan’s Black Tie Dye Ball is a great way to further a tradition of grassroots giving and demonstrate the power of community, service and the arts.
For more information, call 415-561-3134
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