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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
- Cripple Crow CD release by Devendra Banhart
Cat Stevens and George Harrison meeting Sid Barrett some where in a New York City park around 1976
- Cripple Crow CD release by Devendra Banhart
Cat Stevens and George Harrison meeting Sid Barrett some where in a New York City park around 1976
- Pass your drug test and get to work!
The lab made me empty my pockets and wash my hands, then handed me a cup and pointed me to the "pee" room. I simply emptied the concentrated synthetic urine into the cup and added the warm water from the device into the cup as well and gave it a good shake. When I brought the sample back to the technician, she checked the temperature and marked on the sheet that it was within normal range.
- Pass your drug test and get to work!
The lab made me empty my pockets and wash my hands, then handed me a cup and pointed me to the "pee" room. I simply emptied the concentrated synthetic urine into the cup and added the warm water from the device into the cup as well and gave it a good shake. When I brought the sample back to the technician, she checked the temperature and marked on the sheet that it was within normal range.
- Particle Physics
Particle's music is driving and relentless, a train clacking along a track. The crowd surges forward and backward to the pounding rhythm. The beat shifts subtly, the train slows down. Swirls and textures spiral out of the groove. Occasionally a melody, a song, lyrics materialize before they drift back into the primordial funk, chaos breeding order, order breeding chaos, wave and particle superimposed upon each other.
- Particle Physics
Particle's music is driving and relentless, a train clacking along a track. The crowd surges forward and backward to the pounding rhythm. The beat shifts subtly, the train slows down. Swirls and textures spiral out of the groove. Occasionally a melody, a song, lyrics materialize before they drift back into the primordial funk, chaos breeding order, order breeding chaos, wave and particle superimposed upon each other.
- Protest This: A Fence by Christo
Let's hire Christo to build the fence.
- Protest This: A Fence by Christo
Let's hire Christo to build the fence.
- Ben Harper – Both Sides of the Gun
The first cd features sweet slower songs that have become a staple of Ben Harper. It is simply Harper and his guitar singing about the bittersweet side of love. All the songs are well written. The one that really makes the album is “More than Sorry.”
- Ben Harper – Both Sides of the Gun
The first cd features sweet slower songs that have become a staple of Ben Harper. It is simply Harper and his guitar singing about the bittersweet side of love. All the songs are well written. The one that really makes the album is “More than Sorry.”
- I'm an Eco-Groovy Republican
A lot of it was based on bad science - there were the "hippie liberal" marine biologists who believed any sneeze hurt the environment. So they went into overkill - attempting to ban almost everything. People panicked, afraid they'd lose their property rights, which created a building boom. Within a few years, we went from having the lowest rate of growth in the state to having the HIGHEST.
- I'm an Eco-Groovy Republican
A lot of it was based on bad science - there were the "hippie liberal" marine biologists who believed any sneeze hurt the environment. So they went into overkill - attempting to ban almost everything. People panicked, afraid they'd lose their property rights, which created a building boom. Within a few years, we went from having the lowest rate of growth in the state to having the HIGHEST.
- I'm an Eco-Groovy Republican
A lot of it was based on bad science - there were the "hippie liberal" marine biologists who believed any sneeze hurt the environment. So they went into overkill - attempting to ban almost everything. People panicked, afraid they'd lose their property rights, which created a building boom. Within a few years, we went from having the lowest rate of growth in the state to having the HIGHEST.
- from CADENCE
8am. The subways are moving still, now weighted down by commuters, my bodies pressed hard up against the closing doors. Back at the office a transactions has been made and he appears in computers memory, a glitch in the space. He talks about his time, but at that time I am still caught in the body march, still in a tunnel underground walking from the L train to the uptown local train under sixth avenue. I’m not sure what now he speaks of or how slow the conversion is, where the M34 is in relation to Penn Station.
- from CADENCE
8am. The subways are moving still, now weighted down by commuters, my bodies pressed hard up against the closing doors. Back at the office a transactions has been made and he appears in computers memory, a glitch in the space. He talks about his time, but at that time I am still caught in the body march, still in a tunnel underground walking from the L train to the uptown local train under sixth avenue. I’m not sure what now he speaks of or how slow the conversion is, where the M34 is in relation to Penn Station.
- Death Cab for Cutie – Plans
What makes this album so difficult to review is that although it is the one that vaulted them into stardom it does not even come close to their previous release.
- Death Cab for Cutie – Plans
What makes this album so difficult to review is that although it is the one that vaulted them into stardom it does not even come close to their previous release.
- Widespread Panic April 21st and 22nd
There is nothing better than Springtime in Raleigh North Carolina. The sun is warm, the rains come down hard, and the ladies look oh so nice when the weather gets hot. Eleven of my good friends and I flew to North Carolina for these two shows; most of us flew in from Colorado, others from Florida and Portland. We all came to see the 20th Anniversary shows of Widespread Panic….oh, and to celebrate my good friends’ bachelor party.
- Widespread Panic April 21st and 22nd
There is nothing better than Springtime in Raleigh North Carolina. The sun is warm, the rains come down hard, and the ladies look oh so nice when the weather gets hot. Eleven of my good friends and I flew to North Carolina for these two shows; most of us flew in from Colorado, others from Florida and Portland. We all came to see the 20th Anniversary shows of Widespread Panic….oh, and to celebrate my good friends’ bachelor party.
- Get Ready for Wakarusa 2006
Hailed as one of the most-anticipated festival line-ups of the season, the third annual Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival, presented by Fat Tire Amber Ale, is set to blow the socks off concertgoers, slated for June 8-11 at Clinton State Park near Lawrence, Kan. The event will combine four days of live entertainment with camping and other outdoor activities.
- Get Ready for Wakarusa 2006
Hailed as one of the most-anticipated festival line-ups of the season, the third annual Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival, presented by Fat Tire Amber Ale, is set to blow the socks off concertgoers, slated for June 8-11 at Clinton State Park near Lawrence, Kan. The event will combine four days of live entertainment with camping and other outdoor activities.
- The DAVE STEIN BUBHUB
THE DAVE STEIN BUBHUB has been taking the West Coast by storm, playing non-stop sets of groove-driven funk, and creating a passionate and sensual party atmosphere encouraging their fans to move and play.
- The DAVE STEIN BUBHUB
THE DAVE STEIN BUBHUB has been taking the West Coast by storm, playing non-stop sets of groove-driven funk, and creating a passionate and sensual party atmosphere encouraging their fans to move and play.
- Stellar Line-Up Features More Than 80 Top-Billed Acts
Yoga – From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Friday through Sunday, festival-goers can reconnect with Big Mother through yoga at the Campground Pavilion tent. Yoga is free, and is the perfect way to prepare for an intense day of enjoyment – Wakarusa style.
- Stellar Line-Up Features More Than 80 Top-Billed Acts
Yoga – From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Friday through Sunday, festival-goers can reconnect with Big Mother through yoga at the Campground Pavilion tent. Yoga is free, and is the perfect way to prepare for an intense day of enjoyment – Wakarusa style.
- New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival
This year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was a special one.. as I knew it would be. As post-Katrina levee breach life returns to a mere semblance of normalcy in the Crescent City, you wonder how these resilient people can still host such an amazing party in the face of so much utter destruction.
- New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival
This year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was a special one.. as I knew it would be. As post-Katrina levee breach life returns to a mere semblance of normalcy in the Crescent City, you wonder how these resilient people can still host such an amazing party in the face of so much utter destruction.
- Discuss CU "Police" Department Snitching Program
The days of using state-sponsored intimidation to force citizens to
use alcohol instead of marijuana must end. Imagine if the CU police had to go after bad guys and really work?
Thursday, May 4, at 6 p.m., in the Baur Lounge in Farrand Hall at the University of Colorado-Boulder, civil rights attorneys
Perry Sanders, Jr. and Robert J. Frank will hold an information session related to the CU police department’s actions during and after the recent “4/20” peaceful assembly on Farrand Field.
- Discuss CU "Police" Department Snitching Program
The days of using state-sponsored intimidation to force citizens to
use alcohol instead of marijuana must end. Imagine if the CU police had to go after bad guys and really work?
Thursday, May 4, at 6 p.m., in the Baur Lounge in Farrand Hall at the University of Colorado-Boulder, civil rights attorneys
Perry Sanders, Jr. and Robert J. Frank will hold an information session related to the CU police department’s actions during and after the recent “4/20” peaceful assembly on Farrand Field.
- Sufjan Stevens – Come on and Feel the Illinoise
Through the use of a mandolin, an accordion, a Chicago gospel choir and various other instruments he delivers an album that unapologetically celebrates the triumphs and debacles of Illinois.
A beautifully written, pensive song about death “Casmir Pulaski Day” and a frighteningly brutal song about Illinois’ most notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy, Jr.
- Sufjan Stevens – Come on and Feel the Illinoise
Through the use of a mandolin, an accordion, a Chicago gospel choir and various other instruments he delivers an album that unapologetically celebrates the triumphs and debacles of Illinois.
A beautifully written, pensive song about death “Casmir Pulaski Day” and a frighteningly brutal song about Illinois’ most notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy, Jr.
- 'Pearl Jam'
A clear shout against the current administration, exactly what millions of Americans are thinking but afraid to say. I know there are a lot of Pearl Jam fans that will disagree with me, but regardless, this music is right for this moment in time.
- 'Pearl Jam'
A clear shout against the current administration, exactly what millions of Americans are thinking but afraid to say. I know there are a lot of Pearl Jam fans that will disagree with me, but regardless, this music is right for this moment in time.
- meniskus and Fraga in Denver
One of Denver’s finest and most up-and-coming venues, The Oriental Theater, will play host to two of our favorite local live acts later this month. Local crowd-pleasers meniskus will join Fraga for a one-night-only show on Saturday, May twenty-sixth at the Oriental.
- meniskus and Fraga in Denver
One of Denver’s finest and most up-and-coming venues, The Oriental Theater, will play host to two of our favorite local live acts later this month. Local crowd-pleasers meniskus will join Fraga for a one-night-only show on Saturday, May twenty-sixth at the Oriental.
- United Nations: Punctilious Scriveners
Sophomoric speeches, naive petitions, website donations, and dewy-eyed TV interviews accomplish very little -- it takes a stalwart nation with humanitarian leadership to save lives and repair the world. Donald Meissner's Grateful Right.
- United Nations: Punctilious Scriveners
Sophomoric speeches, naive petitions, website donations, and dewy-eyed TV interviews accomplish very little -- it takes a stalwart nation with humanitarian leadership to save lives and repair the world. Donald Meissner's Grateful Right.
- Common – Be
The album represents the years when an individual truly comes into their own. He does an excellent job of taking the simplistic sound of his early work and combining it with the retro “Shaft” motif of “Electric Circus”. The result is an album that would make any rap/hip-hip traditionalist proud.
- Common – Be
The album represents the years when an individual truly comes into their own. He does an excellent job of taking the simplistic sound of his early work and combining it with the retro “Shaft” motif of “Electric Circus”. The result is an album that would make any rap/hip-hip traditionalist proud.
- Mount Merapi, Jakarta Explodes!
Clouds of deadly ash, rock fragments and hot gas surged down Mount Merapi's slopes Monday
- FloydFest 5
FloydFest is a three-day World Music Festival held annually in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, showcasing the best in World, Bluegrass, Reggae, Folk, African and Appalachian music, as well as quality local Arts and Crafts.
- FloydFest 5
FloydFest is a three-day World Music Festival held annually in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, showcasing the best in World, Bluegrass, Reggae, Folk, African and Appalachian music, as well as quality local Arts and Crafts.
- Lawrence 'Ramrod' Shurtliff: 1945-2006
Mainstay of Grateful Dead crew dies at 61
- Send Grateful Web Your Jerry Pictures!
Thanks to Jann L for this picture. Jerry's coming back to Kona after a day spent diving. Jann tells Grateful Web Jerry could spend more time down below on one tank than any body else.
- Send Grateful Web Your Jerry Pictures!
Thanks to Jann L for this picture. Jerry's coming back to Kona after a day spent diving. Jann tells Grateful Web Jerry could spend more time down below on one tank than any body else.
- Send Grateful Web Your Jerry Pictures!
Thanks to Jann L for this picture. Jerry's coming back to Kona after a day spent diving. Jann tells Grateful Web Jerry could spend more time down below on one tank than any body else.
- Medeski Martin & Wood in Miami
These three definitely have an awe inspiring presence and energy that permeates the air around them and the stage. Almost another language as they communicate with each other by sound and visual queues... in a spiritual almost other-worldy vibe.
- Medeski Martin & Wood in Miami
These three definitely have an awe inspiring presence and energy that permeates the air around them and the stage. Almost another language as they communicate with each other by sound and visual queues... in a spiritual almost other-worldy vibe.
- 10,000 Lakes Festival Blends the Best of Music and Nature
Drawing from a pool full of talented national, regional, and emerging acts, the 10,000 Lakes Festival seeks to be the nation's premier music and camping festival destination.
- 10,000 Lakes Festival Blends the Best of Music and Nature
Drawing from a pool full of talented national, regional, and emerging acts, the 10,000 Lakes Festival seeks to be the nation's premier music and camping festival destination.
- The Raconteurs: Broken Boy Soldiers
The Raconteures is the new band featuring Jack White of the WStripes fame and friends of his from the Detroit rock scene.
- The Raconteurs: Broken Boy Soldiers
The Raconteures is the new band featuring Jack White of the WStripes fame and friends of his from the Detroit rock scene.
- Greg Stieber's Top 5 Bands Worth Checking Out
If you are on the lookout for some groups to checkout these are worth a listen. Whether you are into folk, rock, jam or something completely different, here are five bands that may just be everything you are looking for.
- Greg Stieber's Top 5 Bands Worth Checking Out
If you are on the lookout for some groups to checkout these are worth a listen. Whether you are into folk, rock, jam or something completely different, here are five bands that may just be everything you are looking for.
- REX FOUNDATION AT SUMMER FESTIVALS
The Grateful Dead performed more benefits than anyone. In the fall of 1983, the Rex Foundation was established as a non-profit charitable organization by members of the Grateful Dead and friends.
- REX FOUNDATION AT SUMMER FESTIVALS
The Grateful Dead performed more benefits than anyone. In the fall of 1983, the Rex Foundation was established as a non-profit charitable organization by members of the Grateful Dead and friends.
- The Pope
I am the chosen one...the Pope
- The Pope
I am the chosen one...the Pope
- The Black Tie-Dye Ball
On November 12, 2005, a group of musicians came together for the first ever NYC Rex Foundation Black Tie-Dye Ball Benefit and created a night of incredible musical chemistry.
- The Black Tie-Dye Ball
On November 12, 2005, a group of musicians came together for the first ever NYC Rex Foundation Black Tie-Dye Ball Benefit and created a night of incredible musical chemistry.
- Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove
Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove is a band out of New Orleans. Kirk is an original founding member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and an amazing Sousaphone (aka Tuba) player.
- Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove
Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove is a band out of New Orleans. Kirk is an original founding member of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and an amazing Sousaphone (aka Tuba) player.
- Big Meat Music
“Big Meat” had successfully taken the "Quiet" out of the "Corner" and replaced it with juicy grooves, high-intensity and climaxing improvisation, and completely original compositions.
- Big Meat Music
“Big Meat” had successfully taken the "Quiet" out of the "Corner" and replaced it with juicy grooves, high-intensity and climaxing improvisation, and completely original compositions.
- Red Hot Chili Peppers – Stadium Arcadium
Like a fine bottle of wine, the Red Hot Chili Peppers get better with age.
- Red Hot Chili Peppers – Stadium Arcadium
Like a fine bottle of wine, the Red Hot Chili Peppers get better with age.
- Michelle's Dead Ticket Stub Project
Send Grateful Web pictures of your ticket stub collection. Thanks to Michelle for sharing her collage.
- Michelle's Dead Ticket Stub Project
Send Grateful Web pictures of your ticket stub collection. Thanks to Michelle for sharing her collage.
- Vince Welnick Died Friday, June 2nd, 2006
Vince died Friday, June 2nd. He played keyboards with the Grateful Dead from September 1990 - August 1995.
- Vince Welnick Died Friday, June 2nd, 2006
Vince died Friday, June 2nd. He played keyboards with the Grateful Dead from September 1990 - August 1995.
- 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.
- Phish Summer Tour 2009
Phish will perform ten concerts this coming June. The shows kick off with a two night stand at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY June 4-5 and wrap up at Alpine Valley in East Troy, WI on June 20-21. Stops along the way include a return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on June 16 and the band's first show at the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, NC on June 9
- Phish Summer Tour 2009
Phish will perform ten concerts this coming June. The shows kick off with a two night stand at Jones Beach in Wantagh, NY June 4-5 and wrap up at Alpine Valley in East Troy, WI on June 20-21. Stops along the way include a return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on June 16 and the band's first show at the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, NC on June 9
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There's a lot more to do in Vancouver than sitting around getting stoned, but it’s sure nice to know there's some where in North America where an adult can smoke pot in a comfortable, friendly, designated smoke shop. "Vansterdam," in the northeast part of Vancouver is the closest thing to Amsterdam any where in North America. Though marijuana is not sold there, you can bring in your own stash and smoke up.
Here's some suggestions if you're visiting Vancouver:
Go bike or walk through Stanley Park: Stanley Park, Vancouver's first, is an evergreen oasis of 1,000 acres close to the heart of Vancouver's downtown. Its natural west coast atmosphere offering a back drop of majestic cedar, hemlock and fir trees embraces visitors and transports them to an environment rich in tranquility.
Any point on the perimeter of Stanley Park offers spectacular views. Four points are suited for viewing panoramas of the area. Go check out Hallelujah Point to view Coal Harbour and the downtown. Or visit Brockton Point to view the eastern side of the North Shore and into Burrard Inlet.
The biking in Vancouver, either in the city or just outside of town is as good as gets. There are three major mountain bike areas on the North Shore: Cypress Mountain, Mt Fromme and Mt Seymour. For a long time the mountain bike trails were kept a secret from outsiders, like myself. However, you can now purchase route maps at local mountain bike shops. They say that many secret trails were intentionally left off the maps, but don't worry; there are more than enough to keep you busy.
Eat some seafood! There's some of best wild salmon in the world, so make sure you head down to a local seafood place. Grateful Web suggests a new restaurant in 'Yaletown,' called 'Coast' -- Also, the sushi and Asian food in general is wonderful.
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