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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
- Bonerama's New Album "Bringing It Home"
When Bonerama struts onstage with its four-trombone frontline, you can guess it’s not quite like any rock ’n’ roll band you’ve seen. When they tear into some vintage New Orleans funk, there’s no questioning from which city these guys hail. And when those ‘bones start ripping into Hendrix and Led Zeppelin licks, all stylistic bets are off.
- Bonerama's New Album "Bringing It Home"
When Bonerama struts onstage with its four-trombone frontline, you can guess it’s not quite like any rock ’n’ roll band you’ve seen. When they tear into some vintage New Orleans funk, there’s no questioning from which city these guys hail. And when those ‘bones start ripping into Hendrix and Led Zeppelin licks, all stylistic bets are off.
- Tell Congress to say "No" to huge subsidies for the coal industry
As several energy bills make their way through Congress, the coal industry is pushing for huge subsidies and mandates to transform millions of tons of coal into transportation fuels. The process to make this "liquid coal" is an expensive, inefficient one that produces large amounts of global warming pollution and precludes it from being a sound option to reduce America's dependence on oil.
- Tell Congress to say "No" to huge subsidies for the coal industry
As several energy bills make their way through Congress, the coal industry is pushing for huge subsidies and mandates to transform millions of tons of coal into transportation fuels. The process to make this "liquid coal" is an expensive, inefficient one that produces large amounts of global warming pollution and precludes it from being a sound option to reduce America's dependence on oil.
- Stop Shell's Arctic Drilling This Month - Before It Starts
The Bush Administration is opening the back door to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by allowing Shell to start drilling off its spectacular coastline this month.
- Stop Shell's Arctic Drilling This Month - Before It Starts
The Bush Administration is opening the back door to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by allowing Shell to start drilling off its spectacular coastline this month.
- Patchwork Underground -- Hippie Patchwork Clothing
I use only high quality vintage and recycled materials in my environmentally-friendly, one-of-a-kind custom clothing, so you can take good care of Mother Earth, support anti-sweatshop craftspeople and look fabulous all at the same time.
- Patchwork Underground -- Hippie Patchwork Clothing
I use only high quality vintage and recycled materials in my environmentally-friendly, one-of-a-kind custom clothing, so you can take good care of Mother Earth, support anti-sweatshop craftspeople and look fabulous all at the same time.
- Jon Cleary On New Orleans Music: Part One
Jon Cleary will be making a rare appearance in the Midwest next week. He and his band the Absolute Monster Gentlemen will take the Barn Stage at 11:30 on Wednesday July 18, the opening night of the 10,000 Lakes Festival at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, MN. He will then rush off to Minneapolis to play two nights at the Dakota Restaurant and Jazz Club.....Here is Part One of a Two-Part Series on Jon Cleary and New Orleans Music.
- Jon Cleary On New Orleans Music: Part One
Jon Cleary will be making a rare appearance in the Midwest next week. He and his band the Absolute Monster Gentlemen will take the Barn Stage at 11:30 on Wednesday July 18, the opening night of the 10,000 Lakes Festival at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, MN. He will then rush off to Minneapolis to play two nights at the Dakota Restaurant and Jazz Club.....Here is Part One of a Two-Part Series on Jon Cleary and New Orleans Music.
- Jon Cleary On New Orleans Music: Part Two
However, keeping New Orleans music viable is complex. “There are lots of elements that go into making up a healthy music scene,” says Cleary. “The most important, I think, is the consumer. It’s essential for musicians to be able to go and play a gig and get enough people in so that club owner is happy and generates enough income for the band to get paid. The primary driving force, I think, in New Orleans for musicians has almost been more economical than artistic. Musicians will take up an instrument much more regularly if they think they can go out and do some gigs and make some money at it to the pay bills and put gas in the car like everybody else. Really, you have to have a large concert-going audience.”
- Jon Cleary On New Orleans Music: Part Two
However, keeping New Orleans music viable is complex. “There are lots of elements that go into making up a healthy music scene,” says Cleary. “The most important, I think, is the consumer. It’s essential for musicians to be able to go and play a gig and get enough people in so that club owner is happy and generates enough income for the band to get paid. The primary driving force, I think, in New Orleans for musicians has almost been more economical than artistic. Musicians will take up an instrument much more regularly if they think they can go out and do some gigs and make some money at it to the pay bills and put gas in the car like everybody else. Really, you have to have a large concert-going audience.”
- Jon Cleary On New Orleans Music: Part Two
However, keeping New Orleans music viable is complex. “There are lots of elements that go into making up a healthy music scene,” says Cleary. “The most important, I think, is the consumer. It’s essential for musicians to be able to go and play a gig and get enough people in so that club owner is happy and generates enough income for the band to get paid. The primary driving force, I think, in New Orleans for musicians has almost been more economical than artistic. Musicians will take up an instrument much more regularly if they think they can go out and do some gigs and make some money at it to the pay bills and put gas in the car like everybody else. Really, you have to have a large concert-going audience.”
- Dumpsta-Divin’ with Ivan Neville
Grateful Web recently caught up with Ivan Neville while he was in Maryland. The phone interview had to be postponed for two hours while Neville enjoyed some crab cakes, reputed to be the best in the country. “I’m in Baltimore ” he said. “You’ve got to have crab cakes, and I want to give them my full attention.” While his meal was digesting, he spoke about his new band, Dumpstaphunk...
- Dumpsta-Divin’ with Ivan Neville
Grateful Web recently caught up with Ivan Neville while he was in Maryland. The phone interview had to be postponed for two hours while Neville enjoyed some crab cakes, reputed to be the best in the country. “I’m in Baltimore ” he said. “You’ve got to have crab cakes, and I want to give them my full attention.” While his meal was digesting, he spoke about his new band, Dumpstaphunk...
- Dumpsta-Divin’ with Ivan Neville
Grateful Web recently caught up with Ivan Neville while he was in Maryland. The phone interview had to be postponed for two hours while Neville enjoyed some crab cakes, reputed to be the best in the country. “I’m in Baltimore ” he said. “You’ve got to have crab cakes, and I want to give them my full attention.” While his meal was digesting, he spoke about his new band, Dumpstaphunk...
- Derek Trucks Band
Though he has sat in with nearly every blues great out there and recorded on plenty of albums, recently he toured all of June with his wife, roots performer Susan Tedeschi. Combing her own firey guitar work with Trucks and her powerful voice, that tour put folk, gospel, blues, and rock out there for audiences to eagerly lap up. “It’s a chance for the whole family to be on the road,” says Trucks. “My kids will be out. My younger brother will be playing drums. My mom will be out helping with the kids.” For Trucks and Tedeschi, it was a working vacation that allowed them to create music together and do some writing.
- Derek Trucks Band
Though he has sat in with nearly every blues great out there and recorded on plenty of albums, recently he toured all of June with his wife, roots performer Susan Tedeschi. Combing her own firey guitar work with Trucks and her powerful voice, that tour put folk, gospel, blues, and rock out there for audiences to eagerly lap up. “It’s a chance for the whole family to be on the road,” says Trucks. “My kids will be out. My younger brother will be playing drums. My mom will be out helping with the kids.” For Trucks and Tedeschi, it was a working vacation that allowed them to create music together and do some writing.
- Derek Trucks Band
Though he has sat in with nearly every blues great out there and recorded on plenty of albums, recently he toured all of June with his wife, roots performer Susan Tedeschi. Combing her own firey guitar work with Trucks and her powerful voice, that tour put folk, gospel, blues, and rock out there for audiences to eagerly lap up. “It’s a chance for the whole family to be on the road,” says Trucks. “My kids will be out. My younger brother will be playing drums. My mom will be out helping with the kids.” For Trucks and Tedeschi, it was a working vacation that allowed them to create music together and do some writing.
- Donna Jean and the Tricksters
Donna Jean Thatcher (Godchaux MacKay) was born to sing, and over the course of time she’s done so with people like Elvis Presley, Percy Sledge, Boz Scaggs, and Jerry Garcia. Now she has a new band that she’s quite certain is on a creative par with anything she’s ever done. “This band is a perfect fit for me as a singer/songwriter,” she said recently, “and I hope to be doing this for a long time to come. We’re having so much fun with this music!”
- Donna Jean and the Tricksters
Donna Jean Thatcher (Godchaux MacKay) was born to sing, and over the course of time she’s done so with people like Elvis Presley, Percy Sledge, Boz Scaggs, and Jerry Garcia. Now she has a new band that she’s quite certain is on a creative par with anything she’s ever done. “This band is a perfect fit for me as a singer/songwriter,” she said recently, “and I hope to be doing this for a long time to come. We’re having so much fun with this music!”
- Wakarusa 2007 Photos!
Grateful Web is currently putting together our review of the Wakarusa 2007 festival. In the mean time, we invite you to check out some of the wonderful photos Amanda took on behalf of Grateful Web. Her write-up will be coming soon…
- Wakarusa 2007 Photos!
Grateful Web is currently putting together our review of the Wakarusa 2007 festival. In the mean time, we invite you to check out some of the wonderful photos Amanda took on behalf of Grateful Web. Her write-up will be coming soon…
- Day One: 10.000 Lakes Festival Live 2007
If you aren’t here, you’re missing one of the best music festivals in the country. The 10,000 Lakes Festival at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, MN, has enough here for every musical taste and plenty of room for dancing and grooving with your friends.
- Day One: 10.000 Lakes Festival Live 2007
If you aren’t here, you’re missing one of the best music festivals in the country. The 10,000 Lakes Festival at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, MN, has enough here for every musical taste and plenty of room for dancing and grooving with your friends.
- Day Two: 10.000 Lakes Festival Live 2007
I started the day doing an interview with the festival Chaplains. That may sound odd at a music festival, but these folks work not only the 10,000 Lakes Festival but the blockbuster country show, WE Fest, also hosted by the Soo Pass Ranch. The Chaplains help wherever they are needed, rather like the Psychedelic Rangers of festivals decades ago.
- Day Two: 10.000 Lakes Festival Live 2007
I started the day doing an interview with the festival Chaplains. That may sound odd at a music festival, but these folks work not only the 10,000 Lakes Festival but the blockbuster country show, WE Fest, also hosted by the Soo Pass Ranch. The Chaplains help wherever they are needed, rather like the Psychedelic Rangers of festivals decades ago.
- 10,000 Lakes Festival: Day Three
An improvisational music festival is its culture, composed of people coming together from all lifestyles and parts of the world. The 10,000 Lakes Festival continues to bring folks together who love this music and who share a similar passion for the planet and social justice issues. The festival, like many other jam music events, partners with organizations whose purpose is to better life for those living in this planet and who help preserve the world. Conscious Alliance, the Rex Foundation, Hoste Hainse, Head Count, the Humane Society of the Lakes, and Nature’s Gate help raise consciousness and funds for various projects, including some of those in the region of the festival site.
- 10,000 Lakes Festival: Day Three
An improvisational music festival is its culture, composed of people coming together from all lifestyles and parts of the world. The 10,000 Lakes Festival continues to bring folks together who love this music and who share a similar passion for the planet and social justice issues. The festival, like many other jam music events, partners with organizations whose purpose is to better life for those living in this planet and who help preserve the world. Conscious Alliance, the Rex Foundation, Hoste Hainse, Head Count, the Humane Society of the Lakes, and Nature’s Gate help raise consciousness and funds for various projects, including some of those in the region of the festival site.
- Protect Utah's White River Wilderness
The Bush administration is poised to approve a plan for 60 new gas wells -- and a maze of roads and pipelines -- in the spectacular White River wilderness in northeastern Utah. We need your immediate online action to block this attack. The deadline to register your opposition to this destructive proposal is Monday!
- Protect Utah's White River Wilderness
The Bush administration is poised to approve a plan for 60 new gas wells -- and a maze of roads and pipelines -- in the spectacular White River wilderness in northeastern Utah. We need your immediate online action to block this attack. The deadline to register your opposition to this destructive proposal is Monday!
- Dark Star Orchestra – More Than Just a Cover Band
It was a happenin’ day in Princeton as deadheads filled the quaint town just as they have in the past. Tie dies filled the streets, fathers brought their sons to tailgate in the lot, and fans were getting carried out of bars before the show for a trip down memory lane. The Grateful Dead only played one time in Princeton in 1971, which made Dark Star Orchestra’s visit that much sweeter. But instead of playing in a gym, DSO chose the beautiful McCarter Theatre as its venue. The ushers at the theatre deserve recognition because they allowed fans to dance in the aisles and indulge in activities usually frowned upon in this venue.
- Dark Star Orchestra – More Than Just a Cover Band
It was a happenin’ day in Princeton as deadheads filled the quaint town just as they have in the past. Tie dies filled the streets, fathers brought their sons to tailgate in the lot, and fans were getting carried out of bars before the show for a trip down memory lane. The Grateful Dead only played one time in Princeton in 1971, which made Dark Star Orchestra’s visit that much sweeter. But instead of playing in a gym, DSO chose the beautiful McCarter Theatre as its venue. The ushers at the theatre deserve recognition because they allowed fans to dance in the aisles and indulge in activities usually frowned upon in this venue.
- Wakarusa 2007: Part I
Obviously with festivals with this much variety and scheduled acts, there are crucial decisions that must be made. Who do you go see? And probably more importantly, who do you give up? Having to both shoot and review the festival ups the ante greatly. What if I totally miss someone great that I should have covered?! So I took a ton of pictures and tried to listen as I went along, but I have to admit my analysis of the bands might have suffered a bit because I was worried about getting great shots. Therefore, feel free to add your comments and opinions and especially if you were there…chime in and add to the reviews!
- Wakarusa 2007: Part I
Obviously with festivals with this much variety and scheduled acts, there are crucial decisions that must be made. Who do you go see? And probably more importantly, who do you give up? Having to both shoot and review the festival ups the ante greatly. What if I totally miss someone great that I should have covered?! So I took a ton of pictures and tried to listen as I went along, but I have to admit my analysis of the bands might have suffered a bit because I was worried about getting great shots. Therefore, feel free to add your comments and opinions and especially if you were there…chime in and add to the reviews!
- Wakarusa 2007: Part III
This music makes me happy, though I have to say my highlight was his pre-finisher “Better Than.” There’s just something about that song that makes me seriously think about my life and what’s going on around me (not that “Used to Get High for a Living” doesn’t but not in the same way). I’ve found that it has that same affect on other people too, which I’m sure would make the boys of this trio happy because isn’t that the ultimate goal of every musician? To entertain us while prompting us to think? Ending with “Funky Tonight” is always a good move, too.
- Wakarusa 2007: Part III
This music makes me happy, though I have to say my highlight was his pre-finisher “Better Than.” There’s just something about that song that makes me seriously think about my life and what’s going on around me (not that “Used to Get High for a Living” doesn’t but not in the same way). I’ve found that it has that same affect on other people too, which I’m sure would make the boys of this trio happy because isn’t that the ultimate goal of every musician? To entertain us while prompting us to think? Ending with “Funky Tonight” is always a good move, too.
- Wakarusa 2007: Part IV
I’ve never seen a human being scramble over a fence and a bunch of speakers so fast in my entire life…and I’ve seen some stage crashers in my time. I was shocked, but no more so than Franti. I couldn’t get my camera back out fast enough! The look on his face was crazy. Security and the stage crew guys were right on it, but Franti shook his head and told them to let her stay.
- Wakarusa 2007: Part IV
I’ve never seen a human being scramble over a fence and a bunch of speakers so fast in my entire life…and I’ve seen some stage crashers in my time. I was shocked, but no more so than Franti. I couldn’t get my camera back out fast enough! The look on his face was crazy. Security and the stage crew guys were right on it, but Franti shook his head and told them to let her stay.
- Ratdog & Keller Williams on the Rocks
Ratdog and Keller Williams played Red Rocks this past Tuesday night. Here are some photos from that night. More photos will be added over the weekend.
- Ratdog & Keller Williams on the Rocks
Ratdog and Keller Williams played Red Rocks this past Tuesday night. Here are some photos from that night. More photos will be added over the weekend.
- RAQ – En Fuego en Cinco de Mayo
RAQ came back to North by Northwest in Philadelphia on Cinco de Mayo after a terrific show in Virginia where die hard fans boarded a bus to follow them north to this Philly show. The momentum of RAQ is building, but they really seem to enjoy playing at this small almost secret venue tucked in a unique corner of the city. And after seeing them twice here, I don’t blame them.
- RAQ – En Fuego en Cinco de Mayo
RAQ came back to North by Northwest in Philadelphia on Cinco de Mayo after a terrific show in Virginia where die hard fans boarded a bus to follow them north to this Philly show. The momentum of RAQ is building, but they really seem to enjoy playing at this small almost secret venue tucked in a unique corner of the city. And after seeing them twice here, I don’t blame them.
- Page McConnell – Doin’ His Thing
The official launch of Page’s tour was here in Philadelphia at the World Café Live about a month earlier than this show, and it was broadcasted live for WXPN. I played hooky from work that day to review that show, and on this night I expected many of the same songs from the new self titled album. McConnell did play many of his new songs, but also included some surprises for his dedicated “phans.”
- Page McConnell – Doin’ His Thing
The official launch of Page’s tour was here in Philadelphia at the World Café Live about a month earlier than this show, and it was broadcasted live for WXPN. I played hooky from work that day to review that show, and on this night I expected many of the same songs from the new self titled album. McConnell did play many of his new songs, but also included some surprises for his dedicated “phans.”
- STARS ALIGN IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR DOCUMENTARY FILM DEBUT AND CONCERT CELEBRATING ROOTS AND INFLUENCE OF JUG BAND MUSIC
As part of this year's San Francisco Jug Band Festival, Ezzie Films will debut its documentary on the roots and influence of jug band music. Chasin' Gus' Ghost, which features performances and commentary by many popular musicians including John Sebastian of the Lovin' Spoonful and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, will premiere on August 25. The "Chasin' Gus' Ghost Jug Band Extravaganza" concert will include many of the featured artists and take place on August 26.
- STARS ALIGN IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR DOCUMENTARY FILM DEBUT AND CONCERT CELEBRATING ROOTS AND INFLUENCE OF JUG BAND MUSIC
As part of this year's San Francisco Jug Band Festival, Ezzie Films will debut its documentary on the roots and influence of jug band music. Chasin' Gus' Ghost, which features performances and commentary by many popular musicians including John Sebastian of the Lovin' Spoonful and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, will premiere on August 25. The "Chasin' Gus' Ghost Jug Band Extravaganza" concert will include many of the featured artists and take place on August 26.
- DSO Rex Caravan Tour
Beginning with their performance at The Showbox Wednesday, September 26, and continuing through their entire month-long fall tour, Dark Star Orchestra will contribute $1 of each ticket sold to the Grateful Dead-founded Rex Foundation. DSO will also be providing a venue for Rex’s ‘Community Caravan,’ a grassroots contribution campaign encouraging people to get involved with philanthropy through a donation of $5 or more.
- DSO Rex Caravan Tour
Beginning with their performance at The Showbox Wednesday, September 26, and continuing through their entire month-long fall tour, Dark Star Orchestra will contribute $1 of each ticket sold to the Grateful Dead-founded Rex Foundation. DSO will also be providing a venue for Rex’s ‘Community Caravan,’ a grassroots contribution campaign encouraging people to get involved with philanthropy through a donation of $5 or more.
- Umphrey’s McGee with Tea Leaf Green (06.01.07)
Umphrey’s McGee is a band that formed on the other side of the country in Indiana at and around the University of Notre Dame. They’ve built a huge mid-west following that helped spawn their fast climb to success. This spring Umphrey’s put out a double disc album including many of their unreleased songs with intriguing cover art by the famous Storm Thorgerson, called “The Bottom Half.” Thorgerson has designed many popular album covers, but he is most famous for making one of the greatest of all time…Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.
- Umphrey’s McGee with Tea Leaf Green (06.01.07)
Umphrey’s McGee is a band that formed on the other side of the country in Indiana at and around the University of Notre Dame. They’ve built a huge mid-west following that helped spawn their fast climb to success. This spring Umphrey’s put out a double disc album including many of their unreleased songs with intriguing cover art by the famous Storm Thorgerson, called “The Bottom Half.” Thorgerson has designed many popular album covers, but he is most famous for making one of the greatest of all time…Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.
- NORTHWEST STRING SUMMIT CONFIRMED FOR AUGUST 24-26
The Northwest’s premier acoustic music festival returns for its sixth year to beautiful Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, Oregon, on August 24-26. The event boasts three days of nearly all-acoustic music, culminating each night with main stage performances from musical hosts Yonder Mountain String Band, this year joined by special guest fiddler Darol Anger (David Grisman Quintet, Psychograss).
- NORTHWEST STRING SUMMIT CONFIRMED FOR AUGUST 24-26
The Northwest’s premier acoustic music festival returns for its sixth year to beautiful Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, Oregon, on August 24-26. The event boasts three days of nearly all-acoustic music, culminating each night with main stage performances from musical hosts Yonder Mountain String Band, this year joined by special guest fiddler Darol Anger (David Grisman Quintet, Psychograss).
- Super Jam 2007
I would like to apologize to the kid who passed out before my mosh pit neighbors’ feet at the sound of my scream. It was at that point in the early morning, somewhere between midnight and dawn, when the thick voodoo pierced my soul sacrificing my voice to the hottest, heaviest, dirtiest jam I have witnessed in my short thirty years on this planet. The victim can take solace in the fact that four nights later my voice has yet to return. Yet he was hardly the only person whose knees buckled at the sounds emanating from the stage.
- Super Jam 2007
I would like to apologize to the kid who passed out before my mosh pit neighbors’ feet at the sound of my scream. It was at that point in the early morning, somewhere between midnight and dawn, when the thick voodoo pierced my soul sacrificing my voice to the hottest, heaviest, dirtiest jam I have witnessed in my short thirty years on this planet. The victim can take solace in the fact that four nights later my voice has yet to return. Yet he was hardly the only person whose knees buckled at the sounds emanating from the stage.
- YARD DOGS ROAD SHOW ON TOUR IN AUGUST
There is some speculation as to the origin of the Yard Dogs Road Show. Not for the want of mystery but for the difficulty in translating an experience that was navigated by the overly-romantic and sleep deprived. Shows came and went leaving very little time to fully comprehend what was going on. Some say the carnival-inspired performance art of the Yard Dogs Road Show began as a three piece jug band performing in road houses and dance halls and at informal gatherings, including Oregon’s modern day acid tests with Ken Kesey and The Merry Pranksters. Some say they traveled in a 1967 Ford Galaxy 500 and the evolution of their show revealed itself in the flames of a campfire on Dog Creek Road: dancing dolls with feather fans, an hombre in silver sunglasses eating fire, a dreamy guitar boy with golden locks, a bearded swami capable of conjuring the supernatural.
- YARD DOGS ROAD SHOW ON TOUR IN AUGUST
There is some speculation as to the origin of the Yard Dogs Road Show. Not for the want of mystery but for the difficulty in translating an experience that was navigated by the overly-romantic and sleep deprived. Shows came and went leaving very little time to fully comprehend what was going on. Some say the carnival-inspired performance art of the Yard Dogs Road Show began as a three piece jug band performing in road houses and dance halls and at informal gatherings, including Oregon’s modern day acid tests with Ken Kesey and The Merry Pranksters. Some say they traveled in a 1967 Ford Galaxy 500 and the evolution of their show revealed itself in the flames of a campfire on Dog Creek Road: dancing dolls with feather fans, an hombre in silver sunglasses eating fire, a dreamy guitar boy with golden locks, a bearded swami capable of conjuring the supernatural.
- 10,000 Lakes Festival Photos!
Check out some of the terrific photos Amanda took at the 10KLF on behalf of the Grateful Web... we'll add some more pictures this weekend. And keep your eyes peeled for Amanda's 10KLF review and more from Janie coming soon too...
- 10,000 Lakes Festival Photos!
Check out some of the terrific photos Amanda took at the 10KLF on behalf of the Grateful Web... we'll add some more pictures this weekend. And keep your eyes peeled for Amanda's 10KLF review and more from Janie coming soon too...
- Bonnaroooo Part I
In the beginning of June of every year, most musicians and music lovers know that the greatest festival of all time takes place in that small town in Tennessee called Manchester that has become famous for this unique and prodigious extravaganza. This was my fifth time out of its six year existence that I have made the pilgrimage to this Mecca for music. It is never without struggle, conflict, or a challenge that one achieves complete bliss or fulfillment. After a flat tire, getting pulled over by the K-9 unit for no reason, and getting lost after walking for several miles to get my ticket and press pass, I finally made it to my camping spot with my friends on Thursday evening. My goal for this festival was to see bands that I don’t normally get a chance to see, and to take in as music as possible.
- Bonnaroooo Part I
In the beginning of June of every year, most musicians and music lovers know that the greatest festival of all time takes place in that small town in Tennessee called Manchester that has become famous for this unique and prodigious extravaganza. This was my fifth time out of its six year existence that I have made the pilgrimage to this Mecca for music. It is never without struggle, conflict, or a challenge that one achieves complete bliss or fulfillment. After a flat tire, getting pulled over by the K-9 unit for no reason, and getting lost after walking for several miles to get my ticket and press pass, I finally made it to my camping spot with my friends on Thursday evening. My goal for this festival was to see bands that I don’t normally get a chance to see, and to take in as music as possible.
- Leftover Salmon & moe. Team Up at Red Rocks
These purveyors of "polyethnic cajun slamgrass" came out to prove that they haven't missed a step since disbanding almost four years ago. They treated the crowd with familiar Salmon tunes such as "Zombie Jamboree", "Ants in My Pants", the southern-fried "Mama Boulet", and the ska-rock infused "Better".
- Leftover Salmon & moe. Team Up at Red Rocks
These purveyors of "polyethnic cajun slamgrass" came out to prove that they haven't missed a step since disbanding almost four years ago. They treated the crowd with familiar Salmon tunes such as "Zombie Jamboree", "Ants in My Pants", the southern-fried "Mama Boulet", and the ska-rock infused "Better".
- Elana James Inks New Deal, Plays Fuji Rock Fest & Keeps Swingin' For Fences
The Dylan slot ended up expanding to two full tours (one as the fiddle player for Dylan himself complete with prominent positioning in the shows), but James experienced a real revelation before the first tour was even complete: Oddly enough, performing with arguably the greatest, most-revered songwriter of the last 50 years gave her the confidence to pursue a similar path leading her own band.
- Elana James Inks New Deal, Plays Fuji Rock Fest & Keeps Swingin' For Fences
The Dylan slot ended up expanding to two full tours (one as the fiddle player for Dylan himself complete with prominent positioning in the shows), but James experienced a real revelation before the first tour was even complete: Oddly enough, performing with arguably the greatest, most-revered songwriter of the last 50 years gave her the confidence to pursue a similar path leading her own band.
- JAKE LA BOTZ’S 2nd ANNUAL “TATTOO ACROSS AMERICA TOUR”
Jake La Botz has stolen and lived in cars, learned to play blues from the last of the Delta greats (Robert Johnson protégé David “Honeyboy” Edwards), performed in a South Central L.A. church band, acted in indie films and even auditioned for the band Velvet Revolver. Author Jerry Stahl once said of the post-modern bluesman, “Not everybody will get [his music] because not everybody’s ready for the truth.”
- JAKE LA BOTZ’S 2nd ANNUAL “TATTOO ACROSS AMERICA TOUR”
Jake La Botz has stolen and lived in cars, learned to play blues from the last of the Delta greats (Robert Johnson protégé David “Honeyboy” Edwards), performed in a South Central L.A. church band, acted in indie films and even auditioned for the band Velvet Revolver. Author Jerry Stahl once said of the post-modern bluesman, “Not everybody will get [his music] because not everybody’s ready for the truth.”
- Jimmy Herring vs. George McConnell
Now twenty years after their inception, Widespread Panic remains one of the biggest touring acts in all of rock. Recently they completed another successful run at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheater, officially setting the venue record for the most sold-out shows performed. Their unique blend of southern rock and dreamy jams has garnered a hard-core fan base, one who has stuck with the band through the good times and the bad.
- Jimmy Herring vs. George McConnell
Now twenty years after their inception, Widespread Panic remains one of the biggest touring acts in all of rock. Recently they completed another successful run at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheater, officially setting the venue record for the most sold-out shows performed. Their unique blend of southern rock and dreamy jams has garnered a hard-core fan base, one who has stuck with the band through the good times and the bad.
- Lotus Tours in Support of Live Album Escaping Sargasso Sea
The five-piece band has creatively fused electronic dance music with instrumental post-rock for eight years. The result is an explosive live show that has made crowds get down across the US, Canada, and Japan. Armed with a massive light rig and one of the most energetic shows on the circuit, Lotus proves why they have become a go-to act for late night festival slots. This tour takes the band into renowned theatres nationwide including the Ogden Theatre in Denver, the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, Park West in Chicago, and the Bowery Ballroom in New York.
- Lubriphonic February Tour Announced
Mixing five individual, yet equally skilled touring musicians, Giles Corey (vocals, guitar), Richard King (drums, percussion), Joewuan Scott, (bass), Ron Haynes (trumpet) and Johnny Cotton (trombone) collectively make up Lubriphonic. Having toured with the likes of Koko Taylor, Buddy Miles, Otis Rush and Lenny Kravitz, the quintet blends pure talent with years of experience to create an original and exciting project. Dirty guitars, blistering leads, groovy rhythms, punchy bass, soulful vocals and razor sharp brass are trademark Lubriphonic.
- The Walkmen Announce US Tour With Kings Of Leon
The Walkmen Announce US Tour With Kings Of Leon -- Their new album, You and Me Out Now On Gigantic Music
- The Walkmen Announce US Tour With Kings Of Leon
The Walkmen Announce US Tour With Kings Of Leon -- Their new album, You and Me Out Now On Gigantic Music
- PHIX to play TWO shows in Denver this weekend
Ever since Phish announced their reunion, our heads have been FILLED with Phishy thoughts. We've been digging back through our collections and listening to all of the old shows with a renewed love for the music. And though rumors abound regarding some Phish shows in Colorado this summer, nothing has been announced yet. And we are well aware that, as lucky as a couple of us are to be going to Hampton next month, MOST folks here in Colorado didn't get so lucky and will have to miss out. So we thought, what the hell, let's play a couple of PHIX shows here in Denver.
- PHIX to play TWO shows in Denver this weekend
Ever since Phish announced their reunion, our heads have been FILLED with Phishy thoughts. We've been digging back through our collections and listening to all of the old shows with a renewed love for the music. And though rumors abound regarding some Phish shows in Colorado this summer, nothing has been announced yet. And we are well aware that, as lucky as a couple of us are to be going to Hampton next month, MOST folks here in Colorado didn't get so lucky and will have to miss out. So we thought, what the hell, let's play a couple of PHIX shows here in Denver.
- The 13th Annual All Good Music Fest. Announces 2009 Lineup
Within the clear, crisp mountaintop setting, fans enjoy cool days and starry nights as the festival promises a delightful camping experience. In addition to stellar music and camping, the All Good Music Festival features a variety of microbrews, quality food and craft vendors, late night shows, interactive artisan workshops, family camping area, kids area, ADA camping and a lot more.
- The 13th Annual All Good Music Fest. Announces 2009 Lineup
Within the clear, crisp mountaintop setting, fans enjoy cool days and starry nights as the festival promises a delightful camping experience. In addition to stellar music and camping, the All Good Music Festival features a variety of microbrews, quality food and craft vendors, late night shows, interactive artisan workshops, family camping area, kids area, ADA camping and a lot more.
- The Grateful Web’s Interview with the Disco Biscuits
The electro fusion jammers and livetronica pioneers known as The Disco Biscuits are currently in the midst of their most extensive and exciting tour to date. We’re talking sold-out shows, guest appearances, multi-night headlining extravaganzas, the works. On Friday and Saturday nights, The Disco Biscuits will bring their signature sonic tidal wave to the Ogden Theater in Denver, CO, ready to unleash three full sets of musical goodness each night. Not a bad way at all to spend your Valentine’s Day! If you don’t live in Denver, fear not - the band heads east from Denver, with stops in Kansas, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina, then back west for dates in California and Nevada
- The Grateful Web’s Interview with the Disco Biscuits
The electro fusion jammers and livetronica pioneers known as The Disco Biscuits are currently in the midst of their most extensive and exciting tour to date. We’re talking sold-out shows, guest appearances, multi-night headlining extravaganzas, the works. On Friday and Saturday nights, The Disco Biscuits will bring their signature sonic tidal wave to the Ogden Theater in Denver, CO, ready to unleash three full sets of musical goodness each night. Not a bad way at all to spend your Valentine’s Day! If you don’t live in Denver, fear not - the band heads east from Denver, with stops in Kansas, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina, then back west for dates in California and Nevada
- 3 New Shows Added to The Dead Tour
The Dead just added 3 new shows to the spring tour, with additional nights at Chicago and Shoreline, plus a show at The Gorge in Quincy, WA! Now the band will be playing 22 shows spread across a month from mid-April through mid-May!
- 3 New Shows Added to The Dead Tour
The Dead just added 3 new shows to the spring tour, with additional nights at Chicago and Shoreline, plus a show at The Gorge in Quincy, WA! Now the band will be playing 22 shows spread across a month from mid-April through mid-May!
- Genre-Bending Fiddler Casey Driessen’s New CD Streets 5/12
The end result is a exploratory, experimental, and progressive fiddle record, stemming from a deep passion for tradition and improvisation, embodied by a rock infused groove based interpretation of genre-bending (blending?) original compositions and three de'rrangements of others. At its core, Oog is a voyage through the mind and existence of an individual finding inspiration in all that life offers. Casey invites you to turn your cell phone off, shut down your computer, make yourself comfortable, close your eyes, and experience music.
- Genre-Bending Fiddler Casey Driessen’s New CD Streets 5/12
The end result is a exploratory, experimental, and progressive fiddle record, stemming from a deep passion for tradition and improvisation, embodied by a rock infused groove based interpretation of genre-bending (blending?) original compositions and three de'rrangements of others. At its core, Oog is a voyage through the mind and existence of an individual finding inspiration in all that life offers. Casey invites you to turn your cell phone off, shut down your computer, make yourself comfortable, close your eyes, and experience music.
- Porter Batiste Stoltz ft. Kyle Hollingsworth @ Boulder Theater
Known for creating some of the funkiest music on the scene, Porter Batiste Stoltz is comprised of three outstanding individual musicians who together always put the music – no, the groove – first. George Porter Jr., Russell Batiste Jr., and Brian Stoltz are part of the rich history that is New Orleans’ musical ancestry and this March, PBS will be bringing their NOLA funk show to Boulder Theater. Master keys player Kyle Hollingsworth (The String Cheese Incident) will be joining PBS so the funk grows on.
- Porter Batiste Stoltz ft. Kyle Hollingsworth @ Boulder Theater
Known for creating some of the funkiest music on the scene, Porter Batiste Stoltz is comprised of three outstanding individual musicians who together always put the music – no, the groove – first. George Porter Jr., Russell Batiste Jr., and Brian Stoltz are part of the rich history that is New Orleans’ musical ancestry and this March, PBS will be bringing their NOLA funk show to Boulder Theater. Master keys player Kyle Hollingsworth (The String Cheese Incident) will be joining PBS so the funk grows on.
- Jazz Appreciation Series Features Tyner, Frisell, Smith & Scofield
John Scofield's Piety Street Band features John Scofield (guitar), Jon Cleary (keyboards) George Porter Jr. (bass) and Ricky Fataar (drums). In introducing this all new group for 2009, John forges a connection from jazz to blues to gospel. "I've always wanted to record and tour a blues project...that's where I started as a guitarist and I'm feeling that music more than ever of late. My jazz is funky, my funk is jazzy and R&B flavors run through it. I'm just shifting the balance for this one and I am really excited to be making music with Jon Cleary (Boonie Raitt), the legendary George Porter, Jr. (The Meters) and Ricky Fataar (Bonnie Raitt, Beach Boys)." Inspired by the songs of Thomas A. Dorsey and Mahalia Jackson, John Scofield's Piety Street Band has all the swing and blues needed to finally make a real jazz/funk fusion project.
- Jazz Appreciation Series Features Tyner, Frisell, Smith & Scofield
John Scofield's Piety Street Band features John Scofield (guitar), Jon Cleary (keyboards) George Porter Jr. (bass) and Ricky Fataar (drums). In introducing this all new group for 2009, John forges a connection from jazz to blues to gospel. "I've always wanted to record and tour a blues project...that's where I started as a guitarist and I'm feeling that music more than ever of late. My jazz is funky, my funk is jazzy and R&B flavors run through it. I'm just shifting the balance for this one and I am really excited to be making music with Jon Cleary (Boonie Raitt), the legendary George Porter, Jr. (The Meters) and Ricky Fataar (Bonnie Raitt, Beach Boys)." Inspired by the songs of Thomas A. Dorsey and Mahalia Jackson, John Scofield's Piety Street Band has all the swing and blues needed to finally make a real jazz/funk fusion project.
- Turbine Announces US Winter Tour
The versatile four-piece band Turbine have jam-packed their calendars with coast-to-coast US tour dates, spanning December through February. True to their native New York City, the quadraphonic barrage is a genre splitting melting pot of rock, funk, bluegrass, and Americana. Hitting the road for nearly two straight months, Turbine is creating a marked buzz on the music scene with their infectious songwriting skills and high-octane live performances.
- Turbine Announces US Winter Tour
The versatile four-piece band Turbine have jam-packed their calendars with coast-to-coast US tour dates, spanning December through February. True to their native New York City, the quadraphonic barrage is a genre splitting melting pot of rock, funk, bluegrass, and Americana. Hitting the road for nearly two straight months, Turbine is creating a marked buzz on the music scene with their infectious songwriting skills and high-octane live performances.
- Steve Kimock and Friends Pen Second Night at The NorVa
After an initial sell out, Passion Presents Steve Kimock and Friends for a second night performance at the NorVa Theater in the heart of Norfolk, VA. The exclusive appearance will also feature legendary Hammond B3 player, Melvin Seals, among other distinctive surprise guests. The two-night event takes place on March 7th and March 8th, slated to coincide with the Phish reunion shows at nearby Hampton Coliseum. $1 of all tickets sold on the March 8th show will go to support the Rex Foundation
- Steve Kimock and Friends Pen Second Night at The NorVa
After an initial sell out, Passion Presents Steve Kimock and Friends for a second night performance at the NorVa Theater in the heart of Norfolk, VA. The exclusive appearance will also feature legendary Hammond B3 player, Melvin Seals, among other distinctive surprise guests. The two-night event takes place on March 7th and March 8th, slated to coincide with the Phish reunion shows at nearby Hampton Coliseum. $1 of all tickets sold on the March 8th show will go to support the Rex Foundation
- BoomBox, EOTO & Pretty Lights Respond to 'Hamptonite'
In light of the recent cancelation of “Hamptonite” (the after Phish shows previously scheduled to take place on March 6th & 7th) BoomBox, EOTO and Pretty Lights have joined together to organize a free-ticket exchange for all ticket holders who lost money on their processing fees.
- BoomBox, EOTO & Pretty Lights Respond to 'Hamptonite'
In light of the recent cancelation of “Hamptonite” (the after Phish shows previously scheduled to take place on March 6th & 7th) BoomBox, EOTO and Pretty Lights have joined together to organize a free-ticket exchange for all ticket holders who lost money on their processing fees.
- The National Jazz Museum Events | February 16 - 21
As a young man in Los Angeles, Drummer Forrest "Chico" Hamilton was entranced by Count Basie's band, especially his drummer Jo Jones, and the band's featured soloists, tenormen Lester Young and Herschel Evans. Join us for this week's Jazz for Curious Listeners dedicated to Evans, the soulful titan of the Texas tenor. Chico Hamilton, still going strong as he approaches 90, is leading his famous band at Friday's Harlem in the HImilayas. We conclude the week on Sunday when the JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM ALL-STAR BIG BAND joins the celebration of African-American Heritage Day at the Museum of Natural History.
- The National Jazz Museum Events | February 16 - 21
As a young man in Los Angeles, Drummer Forrest "Chico" Hamilton was entranced by Count Basie's band, especially his drummer Jo Jones, and the band's featured soloists, tenormen Lester Young and Herschel Evans. Join us for this week's Jazz for Curious Listeners dedicated to Evans, the soulful titan of the Texas tenor. Chico Hamilton, still going strong as he approaches 90, is leading his famous band at Friday's Harlem in the HImilayas. We conclude the week on Sunday when the JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM ALL-STAR BIG BAND joins the celebration of African-American Heritage Day at the Museum of Natural History.
- Phish: Madison Square Garden 12-30-97
The latest to be released under the Live Phish series was the second night from their 1997 New Year's Eve run at Madison Square Garden in New York. The three-night run capped off an astonishing year of touring for the group. With no new studio album to promote, the boys focused on taking their live music to a new level of jamming, infused with smoky blues and funk. That new direction is evident on this release which is another gem from their vast catalogue of live performances.
- Phish: Madison Square Garden 12-30-97
The latest to be released under the Live Phish series was the second night from their 1997 New Year's Eve run at Madison Square Garden in New York. The three-night run capped off an astonishing year of touring for the group. With no new studio album to promote, the boys focused on taking their live music to a new level of jamming, infused with smoky blues and funk. That new direction is evident on this release which is another gem from their vast catalogue of live performances.
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo | The Flynn Center | Burlington, VT
When my sister was in high school she was a musical filter for me, as I was her younger brother and was very impressionable. Most of the music I was listening too was coming on mix tapes that artsy-fartsy, private school boys would make for her and she would subsequently hand down to me when that boy’s time passed. So, as my friends were enamored with the New Kids, Tiffany and Color Me Badd. I was listening to Pink Floyd, Zeppelin & Neil Young. Occasionally, she would bless me with a studio release tape that she had replaced with some new-fangled record called a CD. One such bestowal was Paul Simon’s Graceland. I played that tape until the plastic casing, with all of the words worn off, spewed its analog ribbon, rather than be played again. The South African influences on that album were coming from a place that I had never been, and yet the sounds comforted and invited me in. It remains one of the greatest albums from my lifetime and much of the credit goes to Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo | The Flynn Center | Burlington, VT
When my sister was in high school she was a musical filter for me, as I was her younger brother and was very impressionable. Most of the music I was listening too was coming on mix tapes that artsy-fartsy, private school boys would make for her and she would subsequently hand down to me when that boy’s time passed. So, as my friends were enamored with the New Kids, Tiffany and Color Me Badd. I was listening to Pink Floyd, Zeppelin & Neil Young. Occasionally, she would bless me with a studio release tape that she had replaced with some new-fangled record called a CD. One such bestowal was Paul Simon’s Graceland. I played that tape until the plastic casing, with all of the words worn off, spewed its analog ribbon, rather than be played again. The South African influences on that album were coming from a place that I had never been, and yet the sounds comforted and invited me in. It remains one of the greatest albums from my lifetime and much of the credit goes to Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
- KELLER WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES WINTER TOUR DATES
While Keller has made liberal use of technology throughout his solo career, he also knows that musicianship is ultimately a human undertaking. With a seemingly unquenchable thirst for all genres of music - bluegrass, jazz, and—who’d-a-thunk-it—hard rock – occasionally Williams puts unyielding faith in a backing band, as he did for his September 2008 release LIVE. On LIVE, Keller taps into the world-class talent of Keith Moseley (bass – The String Cheese Incident), Gibb Droll (guitar – Marc Broussard, Brandi Carlile), and Jeff Sipe (drums – Aquarium Rescue Unit, Leftover Salmon). The musical horsepower of four friends playing together on stage proves stronger than even Keller had dreamed. Recorded at select live shows during a winter 2008 tour, and featuring seventeen tracks that span Keller’s career, Live is a testament to how a band, with the right chemistry and chops, can take a song to places even the writer couldn’t have imagined.
- KELLER WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES WINTER TOUR DATES
While Keller has made liberal use of technology throughout his solo career, he also knows that musicianship is ultimately a human undertaking. With a seemingly unquenchable thirst for all genres of music - bluegrass, jazz, and—who’d-a-thunk-it—hard rock – occasionally Williams puts unyielding faith in a backing band, as he did for his September 2008 release LIVE. On LIVE, Keller taps into the world-class talent of Keith Moseley (bass – The String Cheese Incident), Gibb Droll (guitar – Marc Broussard, Brandi Carlile), and Jeff Sipe (drums – Aquarium Rescue Unit, Leftover Salmon). The musical horsepower of four friends playing together on stage proves stronger than even Keller had dreamed. Recorded at select live shows during a winter 2008 tour, and featuring seventeen tracks that span Keller’s career, Live is a testament to how a band, with the right chemistry and chops, can take a song to places even the writer couldn’t have imagined.
- Lunch with Jon Fishman on Current Mimi Fishman Auction
One of the more unique items on the auction is a lunch with Phish drummer Jon Fishman. The winner and one guest will enjoy lunch and conversation with the Phish drummer. In addition, Fishman will hand the winner a pair of tickets for the next evenings Phish show at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis.
- Lunch with Jon Fishman on Current Mimi Fishman Auction
One of the more unique items on the auction is a lunch with Phish drummer Jon Fishman. The winner and one guest will enjoy lunch and conversation with the Phish drummer. In addition, Fishman will hand the winner a pair of tickets for the next evenings Phish show at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis.
- Great American Taxi: A Benefit for The DiscoverHope Fund
Great American Taxi is ready to charge into 2009 with a new album on the horizon and some new members in the cab. In December of 2008 founding members Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon) and Chad Staehly brought their new line-up and a few special guests into Backbone Studio in Loveland, CO to record the next evolution to their “Americana without borders” brand of music. Filled with electric folk, alt-country, a dash of bluegrass and good ol’ rock and roll, Taxi has found their stride and sound. The latest version of Taxi includes Jim Lewin on electric guitar and vocals, Edwin Hurwitz on bass guitar and Chris Sheldon on drums and vocals. Barry Sless is also considered a member at large adding pedal steel and guitar when he can get away from his other gigs and jump into the Taxi.
- Great American Taxi: A Benefit for The DiscoverHope Fund
Great American Taxi is ready to charge into 2009 with a new album on the horizon and some new members in the cab. In December of 2008 founding members Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon) and Chad Staehly brought their new line-up and a few special guests into Backbone Studio in Loveland, CO to record the next evolution to their “Americana without borders” brand of music. Filled with electric folk, alt-country, a dash of bluegrass and good ol’ rock and roll, Taxi has found their stride and sound. The latest version of Taxi includes Jim Lewin on electric guitar and vocals, Edwin Hurwitz on bass guitar and Chris Sheldon on drums and vocals. Barry Sless is also considered a member at large adding pedal steel and guitar when he can get away from his other gigs and jump into the Taxi.
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Friday
JJGrey and Mofro
These guys can do no wrong in my mind. I’ve gotta admit I enjoy their more enthusiastic shows, some days JJ just is in a mellow kind of mood, but today did not disappoint in the least. It might have had something to do with the fact that they hadn’t played in three weeks, which Grey informed the audience early on. “haven’t even had a lick of the snake and God this feels good!” I have absolutely no idea what that means, and couldn’t find the answer anywhere on the net, and maybe I heard incorrectly but I wasn’t the only one. I asked around and made a couple of the other photographers repeat what we heard and that’s it. Whatever, it got a laugh from the crowd and put smiles on people’s faces so that’s all that really counts, eh?
Every song was more energized than the last which Grey characterized as now they were “cookin’ with grease!” Grey is a big proponent of getting out of doors and enjoying nature and the company of others.
Luna Angel
The fact that Luna Angel is gorgeous distracts from the fact that she is also talented. Sauntering onto the stage in a black jumpsuit and gold twisted chains, the guys’ jaws in the venue dropped. Pretty soon mouths were closed and everyone was dancing to her smooth reggae sound. The high energy show had just enough sensuality to inspire the couples in the audience to get a little closer when dancing. Luna’s uncle is Junior Marvin, the guitarist for Bob Marley’s Wailers, so she comes from great musical stock. Her brother Moese also has put out an album, but she’s definitely the one to watch.
 Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band
These guys are just plain fun and crazy. Walking up to the show from backstage in the artist’s area, I was accosted by Ric, YMBFBB’s drummer, demanding that I take a picture with him and a couple of the other guys because he was, correctly, convinced that not a single picture of myself existed on that camera. Overlook the crazy outfits and focus on the rapport this band has with their audience. You can’t help but have fun when these guys are up there working their own booties off to entertain you and make your day better!
The Nightwatchman
Okay, so I honestly ran into a couple of people that enjoyed this show, but overall, The Nightwatchman was being heckled backstage and in little conversations throughout the venue. We were an outwardly polite audience however, so we deserve props for that.
The Nightwatchman is Tom Morello, the guitarist for Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave. He’s amazing in both of those capacities and even as a solo guitarist as the Nightwatchman, but the general consensus is that he should stick to that and leave the singing to someone else. I’ll be nice and leave it at that.
Ozomatli
I usually don’t like too much that can even be classified as Latin music...maybe it’s the fact that I don’t think I can dance very well to it without looking like an idiot. I have to be in the right mood for it, but these guys have so much energy it’s ridiculous. But then one takes a look at their crowd and realizes that they have just as much so it’s probably a vicious cycle of feeding energy off one another which makes for an exciting show! There’s a lot of passion and talent up on that stage and the fact that their lyrics often have a decidedly political message suggest we not only enjoy for fun but take them seriously and listen to what they have to say.
P.S. When I was talking to a few of the other women backstage, one suggested that it helps that they boys of Ozomatli aren’t hard to look at either.
 Galactic
I happen to be pretty fond of Galactic (any band that incorporates the sax catches my eye) but tonight they only rose in my estimation. Their cover of the Stones’ “Sympathy for the Devil” was completely awesome. I love that song anyway and for them to bring their own funky sound to it just rocked. Then they pulled out Mofro’s “Lazy Fo’ Acre” and the set just got better from there.
Ben Harper
The crowd brought out all the toys for Ben Harper. I’m used to a more subdued crowd at Harper shows, not that they are boring by any means, but I’m not used to all the beach balls and Frisbees being tossed around amid clouds of bubbles like today. It was nice though to see everybody in such an ecstatic mood. The crowd was very attentive and appreciative of Harper’s attempt to keep the mood shifting by switching back and forth from strong, more energetic tunes to mellow, sensual songs. The feeling was light, carefree and totally fun. Juan’s signature kissing noises during “Steal My Kisses” always helps draw some grins and laughter. I have to admit to being a nerd and saying that one of the coolest points for me was when a huge Luna moth fluttered above the crowds’ heads near the front of the stage during “Burn One Down” which was the final song of the set. Harper didn’t disappoint his numerous fans and ended with not one, but two encores which included “Walk Away” and “Exodus”, two apparent crowd favs.
Tea Leaf Green
I don’t really know that much about Tea Leaf Green so I had to ask those around me what songs were what when I heard something I liked. That said, they did a great job on “Dragonfly” and “Jezebel” though they got a slow start on “Not Human” which I hear is usually a great one though I’m not too fond of songs with more spoken-type lyrics.
I’ve seen them a couple of times at festivals but usually just in passing for a few tunes while I made my way to a different stage. This time they had a late-night set so I was able to hear a bit more. I didn’t catch the first part of the show, but really enjoyed the AC/DC cover “Have a Drink on Me”…that one I did recognize!
Amanda Bell,
The Grateful Web |
