Mixology

For this week's edition of Mixology we once again head back to the covers, but this one is dedicated to one Robert Zimmerman. Enjoy.....

The Royal Albert Hall Project

Following in the tradition of the American Beauty Project - that brought together a diverse group of musicians to celebrate the Dead's American Beauty and Workingman's Dead album comes the announcement of The Royal Albert Hall Project which will honor Bob Dylan's much revered 1966 concert.

Here's some info, including the list of performers....

A very special tribute to the music of Bob Dylan, honoring Dylan’s storied 1966 concert—long the Dylan bootleggers’ favorite, and released legit by Sony on CD in 1998. Critic Dave Marsh reviewed it in Creem magazine, writing “It is the most supremely elegant piece of rock ‘n’ roll music I’ve ever heard” The recording includes Dylan’s now-legendary confrontation with a heckler calling out “Judas” from the audience. This concert features distinctive roster of singer-songwriters, bands and instrumentalists perform their own arrangements of the Dylan classics, in sequence from the original show.

All new interpretations of Dylan classics performed by Laura Cantrell, Stevie Jackson (Belle & Sebastian), Marshall Crenshaw, Oakley Hall, Nicole Atkins & Lenny Kaye, Jason Isbell, Jim Lauderdale, Toshi Reagon, Kelly Joe Phelps, Freeman, Harry Manx & Kevin Breit, The Last Town Chorus/Megan Hickey, Jesse Harris, Richard Julian & Jim Campilongo, Chocolate Genius Inc. and others.


The free show kicks off the New York Guitar Festival on January 12th at the World Financial Center Winter Garden at 8 PM.

Frankie's Gun

I honestly can't stop listening to The Felice Brother's album Adventure's Of The Felice Brothers, Vol. 1 - it's pretty much the only thing that's gotten played on my iPod this week. While I love the entire album (and it's sure to be in my Top Ten this year), the album opener "Frankie's Gun" is absolutely infectious and thought I'd share this live version. Enjoy....



While The Band and Dylan comparisons may get on their nerves - well at least according to this article - that song could have been a long, lost track from The Basement Tapes.

The Felice Brothers open for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band next Friday night at Highline Ballroom - get tickets here. Unfortunately I'm already heading out to Hoboken for Yo La Tengo, or else I'd be there, but be sure to grab you're copy of Adventures Of.... - since it's only available at their shows.

I'm Not There Concert Stream

Those of us who didn't want to pony up the money for the I'm Not There concert that took place a couple of weeks back there is some good news. Thanks to the fine folks over at Wolfgang's Vault we can now experience it for ourselves and without the long breaks between acts - which seemed to slow down the show and lead to some unenthusiastic reviews. You're only going to be able to stream it for two weeks - so head here and start listening now.



The movie hits screens today - if you're in one of the lucky cities - and has been getting a ton of press. Here's a few articles to keep you busy for the rest of the day on into tomorrow....

Like a Complete Unknown: I'm Not There and the Changing Face of Bob Dylan on Film (The Village Voice)

Peter Travers Gives It 3 1/2 Stars (Rolling Stone)

This Is Not A Bob Dylan Movie (New York Times Magazine)

Bob Wants You To Buy An Escalade

Ok I lied about limiting my Dylan posts, mainly because this surfaced today.....



Definitely not as creepy as his last commercial.

Listening Party - I'm Not There Soundtrack

Ok I promise I'll limit my postings about all things Dylan, but wanted to point you in the direction of the MySpace page for the I'm Not There soundtrack where you can give a listen to four selections from the album - Jeff Tweedy, Cat Power, Jim James and Sufjan Stevens takes on Simple Twist Of Fate, Stuck Inside of Moblie With The Memphis Blues Again, Goin' To Acapulco and Ring Them Bells respectively - head here.




I'm digging what I'm hearing so far especially the Jim James track, leave some thoughts in the comments section.

For more drooling about the movie check out the New York Times Magazine article from a couple of Sundays ago, it's a great read - check it out here. And for additional coverage on the soundtrack head over The Playlist - here.

I'm Not There: In Concert

Where are you going to be November 7th? Well if you're a Dylan fan the answer most certainly be the Beacon Theater for the I'm Not There: In Concert. Check out this ridiculous line-up, culled from the movie's soundtrack.....

Calexico
Cat Power
The Roots
My Morning Jacket
J Mascis
Yo La Tengo with Buckwheat Zydeco
Mason Jennings
Joe Henry
John Doe
Michelle Shocked & Jimmy LaFave
Mark Lanegan
Terry Adams Rock & Roll Quartet
Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks
Al Kooper & Funky Faculty
Ian Ball & Olly Peacock (Of Gomez)
Lee Ranaldo & the Million Dollar Bashers

Tickets are on-sale now, and thanks for Hidden Track for the heads up!

Remix Videos

A few weeks ago the Marc Ronson remix of "Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I'll Go Mine)" dropped (as the kids say). This week we get this pretty cool music video for it, that gives a condensed visual history lesson on the man - check it out...



In other Zimmy news as part of the on-going campaign to hype of the release of his new box set you can create your own version of the classic "Subterranean Homesick Blues" video that you can share with the world. It's pretty easy, get started here.

I'm Not There Trailer

Finally a trailer has surfaced for the Dylan biopic I'm Not There, check it out....



If that doesn't get you excited then we're not friends anymore.

In other Zimmy news his never-ending tour rolls on with a new set of dates. Elvis Costello (who will be doing solo sets) and Amos Lee opening - check out the dates here.

I'm Not There Track List Revealed

October 30th is shaping up to be the most anticipated day of the fall at least if your a Bob Dylan fan as it's the release date of the double disc soundtrack for I'm Not There (which has been getting a lot of attention over Rock & Roll Daily). Check out the track list that was announced yesterday.....

"All Along the Watchtower" - Eddie Vedder and the Million Dollar Bashers
"As I Went Out One Morning" - Mira Billotte
"Ballad of a Thin Man" - Stephen Malkmus and the Million Dollar Bashers
"Billy" - Los Lobos
"Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window" - The Hold Steady
"Can't Leave Her Behind" - Stephen Malkmus and Lee Ranaldo
"Cold Irons Bound" - Tom Verlaine and the Million Dollar Bashers
"Dark Eyes" - Iron & Wine and Calexico
"Fourth Time Around" - Yo La Tengo
"Goin' To Acapulco" - Jim James and Calexico
"Highway 61 Revisited" - Karen O and the Million Dollar Bashers
"I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine" - John Doe
"I Wanna Be Your Lover" - Yo La Tengo
"I'm Not There" - Bob Dylan
"I'm Not There" - Sonic Youth
"Just Like a Woman" - Charlotte Gainsbourg and Calexico
"Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues" - Ramblin' Jack Elliot
"Knockin' on Heaven's Door" - Antony & the Johnsons
"The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" - Mason Jennings
"Maggie's Farm" - Stephen Malkmus and the Million Dollar Bashers
"Mama You've Been on My Mind" - Jack Johnson
"The Man in the Long Black Coat" - Mark Lanegan
"Moonshiner" - Bob Forrest
"One More Cup of Coffee" - Roger McGuinn and Calexico
"Pressing On" - John Doe
"Ring Them Bells" - Sufjan Stevens
"Señor (Tales of Yankee Power)" - Willie Nelson and Calexico
"Simple Twist of Fate" - Jeff Tweedy
"Stuck Inside of Mobile With Memphis Blues Again" - Cat Power
"The Times They Are a Changin'" - Mason Jennings
"Tombstone Blues" - Richie Havens
"When The Ship Comes In" - Marcus Carl Franklin
"Wicked Messenger" - The Black Keys
"You Ain't Goin 'Nowhere" - Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

They're covering a lot of ground, from rarities to songs from his first album all the way up to Time Out Of Mind. Read about it here.

Also head on over to The Playlist for more on the soundtrack - head here.

Dylan Remix

A few weeks back it was announced that Mark Ronson would be remixing "Most Likely You'll Go Your Way (I'll Go Mine)" for the new Dylan biopic I'm Not There. Well it officially hits radio tomorrow, but you can get your first taste of it over at Dylan07 - so give it a listen. This is something that could have been a complete disaster, but it's actually surprisingly tastefully done and pretty enjoyable. Thoughts?

Back To Your Regularly Scheduled Programming

Been doing some maintenance around here the last couple of days so sorry for no posts, upgraded the blog to the newer version of Blogger - though you probably don't need to know about that. Anyway I'll get some stuff up later today, in the meantime check out this leaked scene from the upcoming Dylan biopic I'm Not There that has been making it's way around the last few days with David Cross playing Alan Ginsberg....

I'm Not There Trailer

So there's finally a trailer for I'm Not There the Bob Dylan movie that is hitting theaters this fall - you know the one where Dylan is portrayed by a bunch of different people including Cate Blanchett. Check it out....



Just like the Dylan the trailer is a bit of a mystery that doesn't give away much about the movie, but does make you want to go out and see it. The movie hits theaters on September 21st.

DYLAN

Is there really a need for another Dylan greatest hits cd? You've already got Volumes 1 - 3 and an Essential compilation too, and not to mention all the Bootleg Series stuff. But the folks over at Columbia are doing something kind of interesting with the latest Best Of that they are putting together. Here's the info....

A career-spanning, three-CD retrospective of Bob Dylan's music - DYLAN - will be released worldwide on October 1 by Columbia Records. This definitive Bob Dylan collection chronicles the artist's four decades of groundbreaking studio recordings, as well as his unparalleled influence on popular music and culture.

According to Sony BMG Commercial Music Group President John Ingrassia, "Each new generation eventually discovers what millions of people the world over have known for decades: That Bob Dylan is a singular artist whose songs and recordings represent the very best that music has to offer. This DYLAN set will provide a comprehensive introduction to an important body of work that continues to impact our culture and attract multitudes of new fans each year."

Song selection for this comprehensive set is still being determined, and will be greatly influenced by impassioned fan lobbying on website dylan07.com. This site, which went live in February for fans to share thoughts on Bob Dylan's music, swap stories about first hearing the artist's songs and seeing him in concert, and more, has been updated today with the DYLAN artwork, a promotional trailer for the album, as well as the ability for fans to vote on the DYLAN track listing.

Visitors to dylan07.com will also find details on a forthcoming online photo exhibit, in which notable fans from the worlds of music, film, art and fashion will contribute images inspired by Bob Dylan. Fans will be able to contribute images, as well, and a winner will be chosen by one of the celebrity photographers to receive a Sony Alpha digital camera and have his or her image included in the exhibit.

Two additional versions of DYLAN will be released simultaneously with the 3-CD set: A deluxe edition featuring the three disks in a cloth covered case, and accompanied by an extended booklet of classic and rare Dylan imagery plus 10 limited edition postcards highlighting pivotal moments of Bob's career. The "Best Of" edition that will feature 18 songs on a single disk.

I like the idea, we'll see if it actually pays off and we get something that digs a little deeper into the catalog. Head on over to Dylan07 to voice your opinion.

Happy 66th!

Let's a take a quick moment to wish one Robert Zimmerman a Happy 66th Birthday!!! To celebrate here's a rockin' version of "Shelter From The Storm" from the Rolling Thunder Revue Tour - and don't ask me what's on his head, I have no idea....

Dylan Hears A Who

Saw this over on HT and thought I'd post it here too since it's pretty damn funny.....

Give it a listen here.

In other Zimmy news there is a newly remasterd version of D.A. Pennebaker's seminal doc Don't Look Back that contains a bonus disc with new commentary and a bunch of unused footage that includes five never before seen full performances from that tour.

The Poet Of The Pastime

Pitchers and catchers don't report for another week or so, so I guess that means it's the slow time of year for baseball writers. Check out why you don't go to the MLB website for musings on music with this article Is Dylan The Poet Of The Pastime?

I do suggest heading here and finding the download of Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour dedicated to baseball - it's a great listen.