Langerado Late Night

Here's a list of this year's late-night shows at Langerado....

3/8 - STS9 - Revolution
3/8 - New Monsoon & Tea Leaf Green - Culture Room
3/9 - Disco Biscuits - Revolution
3/9 - Mofro w. Special Guests - Culture Room
3/10 - Michael Franti & Spearhead - Revolution
3/10 - NMAS w. Special Guests - Culture Room
3/11 - Perpetual Groove - Culture Room

Tickets for these shows will be going on-sale on Friday 12/1 at 10 AM.

Distractions

Ok so it's the Monday after a long weekend and odds are you're not really concentrating on work all that much today so here's a quick quiz to keep you busy about The Beatles post break-up careers.

Not to brag, but I got 10 of 10 - though it's not really all that tough.

Also here's a couple more quizzes for you - match the Grateful Dead album with the year it came out and Dancing Bear's Newbie And Acid Test Dead Trivia Challenge. Good luck.

Langerado Artist Update

Ok so maybe the initial line-up for Langerado was a little too crunchy for you to book you flight down to Florida. Well fear not the second round of acts have been announced and they are a little more hipster friendly....

My Morning Jacket
The New Pornographers
Cat Power and The Dirty Blues Band
The Hold Steady
Cut Chemist

And just a reminder tickets go on-sale this Friday at 10 AM.

Here's some live stuff from these guys to wet you appetite (via Dimeadozen)....

My Morning Jacket - 2006-11-20 - The Pageant - St. Louis, MO

The New Pornographers - 2006-10-24 - "The Garrick" (at the Ramada Centre) - Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Cat Power & The Memphis Rythm Band - 2006-11-18 - 40 Watt Club - Athens, Ga

The Hold Steady - 2006-10-24 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN

Music Video Mondays

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving - thought I'd keep the weekend party vibe going today with this cowbell infused number by Cut Chemist featuring Hymnal so here's "What's The Altitude"....

Thanksgiving Tradtion

Last year I wrote about the Thanksgiving tradition we have at the HFTB House. So this year through the magic of Stream Stash - got to love that site - I present to you Arlo Guthrie's 18 plus minute anti-establishment ode Alice's Restaurant Massacree. I don't know how many years I've been listening to this song, but it's held up extremely well. I still laugh at the same parts and you have to marvel in the fact that this was performed live in front of an audience. So seriously if you've never listened to this - or even you have - I highly suggest taking a small part of your day and giving it a spin.

If you're in the New York City area you can tune radio dial to Q104.3 at noon for their annual playing of the tune too.

I asked this question last year, but is there any other part of the country and plays this song on Thanksgiving too??

Music Video Mondays - Wednesday Edition

Tonight's the biggest bar night of the year which got me thinking of "bar" songs, so here's Cat Power with the fantastic "Lived In Bars"....



If you don't own her magnificent album The Greatest go out and buy it today - it's going be on a lot of top ten lists this year so you won't want to miss out.

Festival Time

Hipsters, hippies and even country music fans got good news this week for the '07 festival season. First up Coachella will once again return to the Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA this time around as a three day festival from April 27-29 - artist announcements to come early next year.

The following weekend at the same spot Coachella promoters Goldenvoice will launch their inaugural country music fest (still unnamed at the moment) - that will include four performance stages (along with the main stage their will be stages for outlaw, bluegrass and storytellers). As of now Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Nickel Creek and others have signed up to appear. Read about both fests here.

And finally the High Sierra Music Festival will return for it's 17th installment from July 5th - 8th in Quincy, CA. The festival is currently artist submissions too.

Here's some music from Coachella for your downloading pleasure (via Dimeadozen)....

Rage Against The Machine - 1999-10-10 - Coachella Music And Arts Festival - Indio, CA

The Arcade Fire - 2005-05-01 - Coachella Music and Arts Festival - Indio, CA

Daft Punk - 2006-04-29 - Coachella Music And Arts Festival - Indio, CA

Madonna - 2006-04-30 - Sahara Tent - Coachella Music & Arts Festival - Empire Polo Grounds - Indio, CA

Tool - 2006-04-30 - Coachella Music & Arts Festival - Empire Polo Grounds - Indio, CA

Showtime

Thanksgiving is a great time to be a live music fan here in New York. Last year I caught 4 shows over the course of the long weekend, and this year there are a plethora of choices again. As of now only have tickets to see Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood - which I couldn't be more excited about - but also have my eyes on a couple of other things, to help burn off all that turkey.

So what's everyone else out there seeing this weekend? Seems like there are lot of stuff to catch. Leave your plans in the comments section and if you'd like to send some reviews my way shoot me an email and I'd be more then happy to post them.

I Love Tuesdays

Here's the lone purchase for the week....

Jay Z - Kingdom Come

Music Video Mondays

Jambands and music videos are like oil and water. Despite that preface, stumbled across one of my favorite mid-90s jam act - God Street Wine's video for "RU4 Real?", enjoy....



Two question what's up with the creepy guy in the hat that looks like Flea? And why are their kids that look like punk fans in this??

Capitol Of Punk

Forget about seeing the numerous monuments or hitting up the Smithsonians on your next trip to our nation's capital. Instead all you need to do is head to the corner of 7th and E St NW and text "DCSPACE" to start you text messaged tour of the Capitol of Punk - which consists of ten text based walks. This is all the brainchild of the people at Yellow Arrow who have also have similar tours for the East Village and for the Voodoo Music Festival in New Orleans.

If you can't make it to D.C. you can still experience the tour here - via their website that has an interactive map with video clips which is the next best thing.

Read about the tour here.

The All-TIME 100 Albums

Who doesn't love a good music list? Well the fine folks over at Time (always a place I go to first for cd reviews) has thrown their hat into the ring putting together their All-TIME 100 Albums - it's broken up by decade with a blurb about each album and is pretty much what you'd expect from such a list.

My question is how can they get away with putting Bob Marley's Legend on their list - how can a greatest hits album even be considered?

Discuss.

Langerado V. 5.0

The initially line-up for the 5th installment of the Langerado Music Festival has been released. Here's who is playing so far.....

Widespread Panic
Trey Anastasio
moe.
Matisyahu
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones
O.A.R. (…of a revolution)
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks
Medeski Martin & Wood
The Disco Biscuits
STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9)
Los Lobos
Taj Mahal
North Mississippi Allstars
Toots and the Maytals
Blackalicious
Explosions in the Sky
Pepper
New Orleans Social Club
Soulive
Mofro
Perpetual Groove
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
Yerba Buena
Tea Leaf Green
New Monsoon
The Mutaytor
Band of Horses
Four Tet
Paolo Nutini
Assembly of Dust
The Slip
Girl Talk
Toubab Krewe
Lotus
Apollo Sunshine
Si*Se
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Jake Shimabukuro
Kid Beyond
Dubconscious

Not bad, basically the usual suspects. Thoughts?

Tickets go on sale on December 1st at 10 AM and there are only 15,000 available - so don't wait too long to make you decision.

Keep checking their website for further artist additions and late night shows and be their friend on MySpace too.

And for your listening pleasure head here for some past Langerado performances.

Wolfgang's Vault

A bunch of people have been posting about this over the last few days, but if you've haven't check it out yet Wolfgang's Vault is now streaming over 300 concerts for your listening pleasure.

Here's a few HFTB approved shows to take a listen to...

Stevie Wonder - 1973-03-03 - Winterland - San Francisco, CA

The Band - 1976-08-29 - Carter Barron Amphitheater - Washington DC

Bob Marley And The Wailers - 1979-11-30 - Oakland Auditorium - Oakland, CA

The Beach Boys - 1971-06-27 - Fillmore East - New York, NY

Rick Danko - 1977-12-20 - Bottom Line - Early Show - New York, NY

Sly & The Family Stone - 1968-10-05 - Fillmore East - Late Show -New York, NY

Booker T. & The MG's - 1977-06-19 - Bottom Line - New York, NY

Albums In The Stream

Thanks to Ace Cowboy for pointing out that you can now stream Endless Highway: The Music of The Band - go here now and take a listen!

Ace also has a great post about the album here from over at his new joint Hidden Track.

I Love Tuesdays

Here are the purchases for the week....

Damien Rice - 9

Neil Young - Live At The Fillmore East

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Bad news for all you music fans in New Haven beginning on May 6th, 2007 Toad's Place will be closed for three months following charges from a November 2005 raid where the club was charged with 90 counts of selling alcohol to minors - oops. Read all about it here.

In other Toad's news they plan on opening clubs in Trenton, NJ and Richmond, VA.

Here's some shows from the classic venue....

The Rolling Stones - 1989-08-12 - Toad's Place - New Haven, CT

Bob Dylan - 1990-01-12 - Toad's Place - New Haven, CT

Umhprey's McGee - 2006-10-04 - Toad's Place - New Haven, CT

Everyone Orchestra - 2006-10-05 - Toad's Place - New Haven, CT

The Breakfast - 2006-10-27 - Toad's Place - New Haven, CT

Music Video Mondays

Nothing like starting off the week with a little Springsteen infused, hipster-indie-rock - here's The Hold Steady with "Chips Ahoy"....

The Music Of Bob Dylan Show Review

For those of you that are interested here's a brief recap of the show last night from John E. Links who was kind enough to post it in the comments section earlier....

I was there last night...the show had it's ups and downs as expected...but a really solid line-up and song selection.

highlights:

Spottiswoode's "Times Are A-Changin'"
Jamie Saft Trio's "Ballad of a Thin Man"
Lee Renaldo Project's rockin' "Positively 4th Street"
Warren Haynes "I Shall Be Released"
The Roots awesome mash-up version of "Masters of War" which included the Star Spangled Banner, Taps, and Hendrix's "Machine Gun"!!!
Ryan Adam's medley of "Isis" and "Love Sick" (both were great but together they went on too long)

Sadly the only real lowlight was Ramblin' Jack Elliot's inability to end "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"...Patti Smith had to walk over to him and give him a little nod to get him to pull the plug.
Then the lights just came up and it was over...so it ended the show with no real closure.

And here's the review from Jambands.com...

The music of Bob Dylan took center stage last night at an all-star Bob Dylan Tribute held at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall. A benefit for Music for Youth, the multi-band bill featured a breadth of popular performers, who interpreted material from throughout Dylan’s storied career. While Dylan himself did not appear, an image of the Bard’s eyes remained projected above the stage throughout the two-and-a-half hour performance.

Singer/songwriter Bob Moulds opened the evening with a cover of “If Not For You,” before handing over the microphone to Joan Osborne for beautiful rendition of “Make You Feel My Love.” Throughout the night a number of performers also teamed-up unique collaborations: Natalie Merchant and Philip Glass performed a duet on “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll,” Oliver Wood led Medeski, Martin and Wood through an acoustic take on “Buckets of Rain” (with John Medeski on melodica), Cyndi Lauper backed Jill Sobule on a version of “Ring Them Bells,” and Medeski played organ with Sonic Youth guitarist Lee Ranaldo on “Positively 4th Street.” Longtime Patti Smith Band multi-instrumentalist Tony Shanahan and Television guitarist Tom Verlaine also made surprise appearances, supporting Patti Smith on “Dark Eyes,” (a number the folk-poet performed on tour with Bob Dylan each night on their 1996 tour). As always, Warren Haynes remained busy, flying back to New York between Gov’t Mule dates to help 18-year old songstress Lauren Shera through “Don't Think Twice, It's Alright,” play guitar with Phil Lesh on Dylan’s brand new “Thunder On The Mountain,” and invite out Kevn Kinney and Joan Osborne for a sing-a-long take on “I Shall Be Released.”

During her spot, Cat Power offered a somewhat awkward version solo version of “House of the Rising Sun” (which Dylan covered on his debut record), while Ryan Adams lived up to his bad boy image, running over his set time and sticking “Love Sick” in the middle of his rock-jam version of “Isis.” Other standout performances included Al Kooper & The Funky Faculty’s version of “It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry,” Sandra Bernhard comedy routine based around “Like A Rolling Stone,” Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s rendition of “Love Minus Zero/No Limit,” the Jamie Soft Trio’s instrumental jazz reading of “Ballad Of A Thin Man,” Jay Farrar harmonica-laced “Going, Going, Gone,” Roseanne Cash’s interpretation of “License to Kill,” Allen Toussaint’s solo piano version of “Mama, You've Been On My Mind,” and the Roots powerful take on “Master of War” (the beginning of which was set against the “National Anthem”). The evening closed with an all-star version of “Knockin' On Heaven's Door” featuring Ramblin' Jack Elliot Lauren Shera, Smith and Al Kooper. In total, the evening raised over $100,000 for charity.

Anyone else out there who went and wants to weigh in feel free to leave your review in the comments sections.

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If you haven't been over to the newly re-launched Relix website definitely check it out. One of the new features they've added is a rumors section - which is has been pretty accurate. Check it out....

Relix Rumor: Prince was in Las Vegas this weekend working on a new nightclub scheduled to replace Club Rio.

Real Story: Prince Unveils Plans For Las Vegas Club

Relix Rumor: MMW recently recorded an album of kid’s music.

Real Story: In first quarter 2007, Little Monster will release a Medeski, Martin & Wood children's CD, "Let's Go Everywhere," a collection of high – energy tunes for singing and jamming along.

Relix Rumor: New York’s Beacon Theater will close its doors next year. Allman Brothers Band fans are already planning a vigil which will take place for eight days in March (with a possible ninth night added at the eleventh hour).

Real Story: Dolan Family Reportedly Looking To Buy Beacon Theater

Ok maybe they didn't get that one 100% right, but still kind of close since they will be closing to restore the place.

Relix Rumor: Dave Matthews will make his first appearance at Warren Haynes’ annual Asheville, NC Christmas Jam. Gee, we wonder if he'll play his “Christmas Song?

Real Story: XMas Jam Line-up - Dave Matthews,Gov't Mule, The John Popper Project Featuring DJ Logic, Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, New Orleans Social Club Feat. Henry Butler, Leo Nocentelli, Ivan Neville, George Porter & Raymond Webber, Taj Mahal Trio, w/ Special Guests - Mike Barnes, Brendan Bayliss, Randall Bramblett, Audley Freed, Col. Bruce Hampton, Kevn Kinney, Edwin McCain, Mickey Raphael, Dave School

Curtain Call

The Washington Post is reporting that the Bob Dylan musical "The Times They Are A-Changin' " will be closing next week after less then a month on Broadway- final performance set for November 19th. Dylan is in town next week for a handful of shows in the area, wonder if he might take in a matinée - I'm sure they'll be plenty of ticket available.

Also if you're heading to the The Music of Bob Dylan show tonight at Lincoln Center, here's the line-up. If anyone out there is going and wants to write a little review of the festivities shoot me an email....

8.05	Michael Dorf intro
8.07	Bob Mould
8.12	Joan Osborne
8.18	Natalie Merchant & Philip Glass
8.24	Al Kooper
8.29	Spottiswoode (HB)
8.36	Sandra Bernhardt
8.41	Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
8.46	Jamie Saft
8.52	Lee Renaldo
8.58	Charlie Feldman MFA speech
9.02	Lauren Shira
9.08	MMW w/ Oliver Wood
9.16	Allen Toussaint
9.21	Jill Sobule
9.28	Warren Haynes
9.35	Rosanne Cash
9.41	Phil Lesh
9.48	Jay Farrar
9.54	The Roots
10	Cat Power
10.06	Ryan Adams
10.12	Patti Smith
10.18	Ramblin Jack & Jen O'Connor
10.25	Finish

Lying In Bed Just Like Brian Wilson Did

Who hasn't pretended they were Brian Wilson during the Pet Sounds recording sessions?? Well ok probably no one, but now you can with - I kid you not - the new limited edition Brian Wilson 1966 Action Figure - check it out, it's pretty damn awesome....


For 75 bucks you can get the basic version and for $150 you can get one signed by Brian himself - there are only 300 signed ones available, so order now.

On The Road Again

I'll stay away from quoting American Pyscho, but Genesis has announced a reunion tour sans former lead singer Peter Gabriel - who is busy with other projects, but has said he'd maybe open to a reunion down the road.

As of now the band has only announced the European leg of their tour, but the U.S. dates will be coming shortly.

Here's some Genesis for you both the prog-tastic version with Gabriel and the some of the poppy stuff without....

Genesis - 1976-05-01 -Starlight Bowl - Burbank, CA

Genesis - 1977-02-08 - Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis, MN

Genesis - 1986-09-20 - Madison Square Gardens - New York, NY

Genesis - 1992-07-18 - Stade d'Ouest, Nice (France)

And what kind of post would this be if I didn't include the video that probably freaked me out the most as a kid "Land Of Confusion"....

I Love Tuesdays

Here's the lone purchase for the week....

Various Artists - Zealous Records Presents: Soul Sides, Vol. 1

Music Video Mondays

In leu of a traditional video and because tomorrow is Election Day here's Bright Eyes on The Tonight Show performing "When The President Talks To God" and remember to go out and vote tomorrow!

Bloggy Goodness

Brooklyn Vegan and Stereogum are your one stop shops for all your CMJ coverage needs.

Over at Aquarium Drunkard got outtakes from The Stones classic Exile On Main Street here.

At Glide's new music blog Hidden Track you can check out the B-List - this week's list 13 Great Instrumentals.

It's only the beginning of November, but The Late Greats is already counting down their top ten albums of 2006. Here's #9 & 10.

Meanwhile Out The Other is going to write about 30 Albums In 30 Days - the first three are up, only 27 more to go.

Finally I Guess I'm Floating loves The Panda Band and has some MP3s to ensure you do to - head here.

Listen Up

It is me or does anyone else find it a bit ironic that Trey sung lead on Wharf Rat with Phil last week after his recent comments in Rolling Stone about free-basing cocaine??

He actually does a pretty good job with it, take a listen....

Trey & Phil... - Wharf Rat - 2006-10-28 - Orleans Arena - Las Vegas, NV

Hannukah Rocks

Yo La Tengo has announced that do to their touring schedule they will be unable to do their annual eight night Hannukah run at Maxwell's this year - don't fret though there is still other music to see after you've gorged yourself on latkes.

First up Matisyahu will be taking the stage for three nights at the Hammerstein Ballroom for his First Annual Festival Of Lights - December 16th, 17th & 19th - with a different special opener each night (The Coup & Mr. Lif - 12/16, Ben Kweller 12/17 and John Brown's Body 12/19). Tickets are on sale now.


Also slated to make a return to the road for a special Hannukah tour is The Leevees - who last year put out the great Hannukah Rocks album. As of now they only have one date scheduled, but have promised shows in New York, Boston, Miami, L.A. and more.

And finally if you're looking to do some early holiday shopping here's the perfect gift for you're Jewish music loving friend - The Heebie-Jeebie at CBGB'S: A Secret History of Jewish Punk.

Here's some music from Ya La's past Hannukah runs....

Yo La Tengo - Best of Hannukah 2002 - Maxwell's - Hoboken, NJ

Yo La Tengo - 2005-12-26 - Maxwell's - Hoboken, NJ

Yo La Tengo - 2005-12-27 - Maxwell's - Hoboken, NJ

Yo La Tengo - 2005-12-28 - Maxwell's - Hoboken, NJ

Say Cheese

As per a statement on their website singer/guitarist Bill Nershi is planning on leaving SCI at the end of next summer to pursue other musical projects. Here's the official announcement....

After summer 2007, Billy Nershi is leaving The String Cheese Incident to pursue other musical projects. There will be only a limited number of Incidents between now and then. Current plans include Thanksgiving in Atlanta, a New Years Eve blowout in San Francisco, Winter Carnival in Colorado, and a return to Red Rocks. Presently, there are no plans for The String Cheese Incident beyond summer of 2007. The band would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our friends and fans for all your support.

Bluntly put that's it for SCI sorry all you hula-hoopers out there. Unfortunately I'm guessing my last memory of seeing the band will be their lackluster set at Radio City back in July when they opened for Ratdog.

Here's some music from his other project....

Honky Tonk Homeslice - 2005-12-11 - 8 x 10 Club - Baltimore, MD

Honky Tonk Homeslice - 2005-06-10 - Nederland Acoustic Coffee House - Nederland, CO