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Thursday, June 01, 2006

Quick Thoughts On Last Night

Grace Potter is going to be a star. Sure she's going to get the inevitable Norah Jones comparisons, but they should read something like this....Grace Potter & The Nocturnals are like Norah Jones meets Crazy Horse. Really dug their set. Go buy their cd!

As for Mike Gordon & Ramble Dove. Thought it was a great show, though a bit on the long side. They came on around 10:30 and played two sets which ended around 1:20ish. I think they should have stuck to one long set instead of two, but the band was having a lot of fun up there. They played a mix of twangy country tunes both covers and originals. And if you haven't heard already Ernie stopped by and sat in for most of the show - which was an added bonus and so was the raging Possum in the second set.

When the torrent is up I'll post it. Definitely worth giving a listen to.

Head on over to Slack LaLane for Ace's thoughts on the show - here. And check out some photos from Danfun - here.

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Hipster Paradise

A new summer concert venue is opening up in the hispter-mecca of Billyburgh - McCarren Park Pool. The line-up is pretty damn solid so far check it out....

7/29 - Bloc Party, Secret Machines, Mew
7/30 - Of Montreal (Free Show)
8/11 - Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sonic Youth, Blood on the Wall
8/12 - Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Sonic Youth, Awesome Color
8/13 - Deerhoof (Free Show)
8/17 - Iron & Wine
8/24 - Neko Case, Joanna Newsom, Martha Wainwright

Head here for ticket on-sale info.

Ramble On

Heading to Irving Plaza tonight to catch Mike Gordon's new country/honky-tonk band Ramble Dove. Cactus has posted a couple tracks on his website for download - Semi Truck and OOH Las Vegas. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals opens the show - interested in catching their set, heard good things. Plus she looks pretty damn sexy too....

Here's some Ramble Dove for ya....

Mike Gordon and Ramble Dove - 2006-03-28 - Radio Bean - Honky Tonk Tuesday: Tribute To Buck Owens

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

While You Were BBQ'ing

Monday, May 29, 2006

Hockey Night

Just thought I'd share this picture from my trip up to Canada last month. We ended up at a bar that had Bubble Hockey and played all night. Lots of fun.

Friday, May 26, 2006

2,000

As Ace Cowboy got to see some history last weekend, I got to see some myself tonight. I've been at Yankee Stadium for some great moments. I've seen them win the pennant twice, been to three World Series games - including seeing November baseball and two walk-off home runs. Also had the pleasure of being on hand for Roger Clemens 300th win and 4,000th strikeout - which both occurred in the same game. Well tonight I got to see one Derek Sanderson Jeter get his 2,000 hit as a Yankee. Ok it was a barely a hit, more like a little roller that maybe went about ten feat but he redeemed himself later in the game with a solid base hit up the middle for 2001 (which they played over the loud speaker after it happened). Nothing like seeing a great player get reach a milestone achievement - hopefully I'll get to be on hand for 3,000 (which would make him the first Yankee to achieve that).

Cheese Dog

Just thought this was a clever logo for the upcoming SCI/Ratdog tour....

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Clapton - U.S. Tour

The U.S. leg of Eric Clapton's world tour has been announced. Slowhand who's playing with Derek Trucks - how can you not want to see that - will be hitting the states starting on September 16th. Read about it here. No on-sale dates have been announced yet. They'll be hitting MSG on September 28th and 29th - will definitely be at one of those shows. Here are the dates so far...

9/16 - Xcel Energy Center - St. Paul, MN
9/18 - Savvis Center - St. Louis, MO
9/20 - United Center - Chicago, IL
9/21 - Van Andel Arena - Grand Rapids, MI
9/23 - Palace of Auburn Hills - Auburn Hill, MI
9/24 - Air Canada Centre - Toronto, ON
9/26 - Scotiabank Place - Ottawa, ON
9/28 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
9/29 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
10/03 - TD Banknorth Garden - Boston, MA
10/06 - Mohegan Sun Casino - Uncasville, CT
10/07 - Mohegan Sun Casino - Uncasville, CT
10/09 - Wachovia Center - Philadelphia, PA
10/10 - Verizon Center - Washington, DC
10/12 - John Paul Jones Arena - Charlottesville, VA
10/14 - Arena @ Gwinnett Center - Duluth, GA
10/15 - RBC Center - Raleigh, GA
10/17 - Charlotte Bobcats Arena - Charlotte, NC
10/18 - Birm. Jefferson Arena - Birmingham, AL
10/20 - TD Waterhouse Centre - Orlando, FL
10/21 - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena - Jacksonville, FL
10/23 - American Airlines Arena - Miami, FL

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Ain't No Place I'd Rather Be...

If you're heading down to the 'Roo you can start planning your days now that the official set times haves been announced. The fine folks at Jambase are offering up a printable version (sort of like NCAA brackets for the festival) and a way to customize your schedule so you don't miss anything - you'll need to logon to Jambase for that. Nice work fellas! There's 11 stages, tents, cafes and lounges full of stuff to see - damn that's a lot of music.

Here's a link to Archive.org's list of Bonnaroo shows.

65 Years Young

Today marks the 65th birthday of one Robert Zimmerman. WFUV here in New York has been honoring him all day with "The Essential Bob Dylan" - they've been counting down listeners favorite Dylan tunes and playing tons of other artists covering him. Definitely check it out, it's be quite entertaining.

Here's their list of their Top 15 essential Dylan songs....

15. Masters of War
14. Don't Think Twice It's Alright
13. Positively 4th Street
12. Forever Young
11. It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding)
10. Hard Rain'a A-Gonna Fall
9. Simple Twist of Fate
8. Mr Tambourine Man
7. Shelter From The Storm
6. Idiot Wind
5. Blowin' In The Wind
4. Visions of Johanna
3. Desolation Row
2. Tangled Up In Blue
1. Like A Rolling Stone

Discuss....

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Self-Promotion

Here's my latest review for Glide Magazine....

Dr. John - Right Place, Right Time: Live At Tipitina's - Mardi Gras '89

Monday, May 22, 2006

Apple Store on 59th Street

Ok I haven't actually been there yet, but the new Apple Store on 5th Avenue - looks pretty damn cool though. Check out these pics, the store is located underground and it's open 24/7/365 - so if your Ipod isn't working at 3 A.M. you know where to take it....

Free Stuff...Well For Me

I finally got a free cd from having a blog (hint, hint to everyone reading this) so figured I'd give a plug to the band that sent it to me. The band is Bump and they're new cd is called Incredible Consequence. Here's a quick bio on the band from their MySpace page....

Growing up in the outskirts of the Motor City, it has become Bump's mission to resurrect the sounds that made Detroit a musical Mecca. After the recent years of Detroit's association with garage rock, hip-hop and rap rock, Bump is stepping up to fuse all the famous sounds the city was once known for. Yorg combines the hooks and harmonies of the Stevie Wonder with the stage presence of James Brown, while Chris Sterr echoes the guitar tones of Mick Taylor, David Gilmour and classic Detroit rock. Holding the rhythm section all together is Eric Novak, who drops tasty bass-lines reminiscent of James Jamerson, and Clint Carpenter on drums laying down the groove like the great Stewart Copeland. Bump has taken all of their Motown roots and has managed to create an unusual and unique sound to call their own.

Here's what some have had to say about them and their debut full length...

Jambands.com Review

Glide Magazine Q&A

Charleston Post Show Review

Here's a couple of live shows...

Bump - 2006-04-16 - Majestic Theatre - Detroit, MI

Bump - 2006-05-06 - Up Front & Company - Marquette, MI

So check them out! And thanks for the cd guys!

Sunday, May 21, 2006

I Love Tuesdays...Sunday Edition

Picked up some cds today (I read too many music magazines), here are the purchases....

The Spinto Band - Nice And Nicely Done
Starlight Mints - Drowaton
I See Hawks In L.A. - California Country

Divided Sky

Took this last night just wanted to share.

Friday, May 19, 2006

Phish Live In Brooklyn

As long been rumored Phish will finally be releasing "Phish Live In Brooklyn" on July 11th. The DVD is a two-disc set of their June 17th show. Read the press release here.

Here's the soundcheck from that night...

Phish - 2004-06-17 - Keyspan Park - Brooklyn, NY - SOUNDCHECK

I've posted this before, but loving YouTube lately - so here's Jay-Z sitting in with them from the 18th....

Bouncin' Around The Room

Check out this awesome commercial....

Thursday, May 18, 2006

The Dr. Is On

One of my favorite bands - Dr. Dog - is going to be playing a live set on the radio tomorrow (May 19th) at Noon EST for Seattle radio station KEXP. So those of you out there know where to tune into but for the rest of us not in the Emerald City you can stream on the net. Highly recommended so check it out they're awesome live.

They're on tour starting next month with The Spinto Band, check out the dates here.

Also here's their first music video for "Fool's Life". Enjoy....

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Lights, Camera, Action!

For those of you heading to the Tea Leaf Green show Thursday night at the Fox Theatre in Boulder be prepared for your 15 minutes of fame as Justin Kreutzmann will be on hand with camera crew to film it - and it seems quite excited about the opportunity. Read about it here.

Awesomeness

Stubbled across this t-shirt today while doing some online browsing...

It's equally brilliant and offensive - well done!!

Buy it here.

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

3D Album Covers

For those of you into the collectibles check out this pretty cool new series from McFarlane Toys - 3D Album Covers. The first three issued are Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin, Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks Here's The Sex Pistols and Metallica - Master of Puppets.

Personally love to see The Velvet Underground's Loaded for the next series - leave your ideas in the comment section.

I Love Tuesdays

Here are the purchases for the week...

Sam Roberts - Chemical City
The Raconteurs - Broken Boy Soliders

Monday, May 15, 2006

One More Saturday

Was going to write a whole post on my Saturday night hitting both the DSO show at the Nokia Theater and Rana at the Knit, but I'll spare you of most of the details. Needless to say I was in a funk all day Saturday and it was the right move. My last minute decision to head there solo was rewarded by bumping into a friend at a bar pre-show which ended up with me meeting and hanging out with her crew - good times.

Only seen Dark Star a few times and this was the first time with an original setlist. I was really pretty happy with their selections....

Set I

WRS @
Half Step
Jack Straw
West LA
Cassidy
Run for the Roses
Esau
Hey Pockey Way>
Deal

Set II

China>
Rider
Dancin'
Liberty@
Sailor> @
Saint> @
Drums>
Space>
Other One>
Stella Blue>
Lovelight

E:
Box>
OMSN

Sure you usually going to see this band to see them recreate a show, but hey I was just in the mood to hear some quality live Dead - something about hearing their songs always manages to put me in a good mood. Highlight for me was definitely Jack Straw which they absolutely ripped on. As for the venue - had heard mixed things, but I was digging it. Great sound, speakers in the bathrooms, the floor is slanted a bit so if you're all the way in the back (which we were) you can see the stage no problem, and it seemed like they were pouring heavy mixed drinks. My only issue was beer was all from cans - though Irving Plaza is the same.

After the show wrapped up we decided to head down the Knit to catch Rana - a band that I hadn't seen in at least three or four years since their record release party at CBGB's. We walked in probably twenty minutes into their set and they were rockin' out. Didn't know any of the songs, but was still having a good time. They've definitely morphed into more of a rock band since they last time I'd seen them. Here's a brief review of the show from Relix.com...

On Saturday, RANA returned to the stage for the first time in 2006 for a performance at New York's Knitting Factory. After years on the northeast music circuit, the members of RANA spent the past few months focusing on a number of other projects, with guitarist Scott Metzger joining Particle, drummer Ryan Thornton focusing on Sam Champion and keyboardist Matt Durant gigging with King of France. While RANA speaks out against the sit-in during its "Go Home Hippie," the group invited a number of guests onto the stage throughout its set Saturday including The Antibalas Horns, who performed "Minca Malinca," "Loves It Automatic," "My One Dear Son," and "Bloodshed," as well as the encore of "It's So Hard (Believe Me)," "Good Book," "Not So Mopso" and "Backstage Pass." Later Dan Piper played lap steel on a number of songs beginning with "I'm Not Orfeo." Referencing its semi-hiatus, RANA also debut Durant's new original, "While Sam Champion Owned the Bowery."

Didn't stay for their whole show, but enjoyed what I heard and would definitely go and see them again soon if they find the time to get back together for some more shows. So ended up having a great night after a sub par day - thanks Jenny!!

Sunday, May 14, 2006

Guns N' Roses - Hammerstein Reviews

Brooklyn Vegan's got some pictures, video and a brief review of Friday's GnR show at the Hammerstein - sounds like it rocked, their might be hope that The Chinese Democracy does see the light of day this year. Check it out here and here.

Friday, May 12, 2006

Simply Simon

Paul Simon is headed out on his first solo tour since 2001. You can read about it here and check out the dates so far...

July 1, 2006 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest

July 2, 2006 - Toledo, OH - Zoo Amphitheater

July 4, 2006 - Cooperstown, NY - Doubleday Field

July 5, 2006 - Montreal QU- Place Des Arts Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier

July 7, 2006 - Essex Junction, VT - Champlain Valley Fairgrounds

July 8, 2006 - Manchester, NH - Verizon Wireless Arena

July 9, 2006 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegun Sun Arena

July 12, 2006 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion

July 14, 2006 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Event Center

July 15, 2006 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Event Center

July 16, 2006 - Holmdel, NJ- PNC Bank Arts Center

July 19, 2006 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre

July 28, 2006 - Costa Mesa, CA - Orange County Fair

July 29, 2006 - Paso Robles, CA - California Mid State Fair

Simon is performing on SNL tomorrow night. I promise less posts about tourdates coming up, just way too much good stuff going on this summer to not keep people informed about.

Bust Out The Hula-Hoop - Update

Apparently I spoke too soon yesterday about the SCI tour. They will now be teaming up with Ratdog who will be on the road with them for most of the tour. The two bands will alternate headlining spots throughout the tour - guess Bobby didn't want to be out done by Phil this summer.

Now I may have to hit one of the Radio City shows.

Thursday, May 11, 2006

Bust Out The Hula-Hoop

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Siren Fest '06

The initial line-up for the 6th installment of the Village Voice's Siren Music Festival has been announced. Here's the hipster approved artists so far...

Stars
Tapes 'N Tapes
The Stills
The Cribs
Celebration
She Wants Revenge

The festival is taking place on Saturday, July 15th out in Coney Island and it's free - so head on out have a hot dog at Nathan's, ride the Cyclone and listen to some live music.

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

High Line Festival

David Bowie will be the "curator" for the first annual High Line Festival set to take place in May of 2007. The festival will take place at venues along the abandoned elevated subway line known as the High Line - where a new public park is being created. Read more about it here. For more on the High Line head here.

Here's some live Bowie....

David Bowie - 1983-07-13 - Montreal, CA

David Bowie - 1976-03-17 - Boston Garden - Boston, MA

Prints Plus

Tom Marshall has a launched a new website dedicated to selling posters specifically designed from song lyrics he's written for Phish & Amfibian. There will only be 230 of each poster produced - which will be hand signed and numbered by Marshall himself. As of now there are four posters currently on sale - Grind, Farmhouse, Rift and Theme From The Bottom.

Each poster sell for $42.50, but you can buy all four for $150.

Sam Roberts Band @ Mercury Lounge

I'm going to try and hit the Sam Roberts Band show tonight at Mercury Lounge - depends on my mood after tonight's Yankees/Red Sox game. They're a great rock 'n roll band from our neighbors to the North - apparantly they're quite huge up there too. Head on over to their MySpace page to hear some tunes.

They've got a new album coming out next week called Chemical City, but if your a fan of hook-laden rock pick up their last album We Were Born In A Flame which will tide you over till the new one comes out.

I Love Tuesdays

Here are the purchases for the week....

Grandaddy - Just Like The Fambly Cat
Paul Simon - Surprise
Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere
Neil Young - Living With War

Monday, May 08, 2006

Pearl Jam @ Irving Plaza Reviews

Head on over to Brooklyn Vegan for some reviews and pictures from Friday night's Pearl Jam show at Irving Plaza. Check it out her e.

Seeing Pearl Jam in less then a month out in the Jerz with My Morning Jacket. Never seen them before, looking forward to it. I missed out on the whole grunge thing and I really don't have any legitimate excuses for it. I was in high school when Ten came out and should have been full of teen angst, but I think I was too busy listening to Billy Joel cds to pay attention to other things - I've certainly made up for lost time though.

moe.down, vol. 7

Friday, May 05, 2006

Panic Party At Irving Plaza

All you NYC-area Spreadheads check this out....

If you pre-order Widespread Panic's new album, Earth to America, you will have access to bonus material including: Dave Schools narrating a home video of a Compass Point studio session, album art wallpaper, an Earth to America Vinyl bonus track, video footage from the New Years 05 show and exclusive band interviews. If you pre-order by May 29th, you might by invited to the record release party with the band in New York City at Irving Plaza on June 13th! 50 people (and a guest) from the pre-order list will be invited to hear the band perform the NEW CD live. Invitees will be notified on May 30th.

Pretty cool stuff. If that doesn't entice you to pre-order the album I don't know what will.

Here's some Panic from their recent shows in Ragleigh...

Widespread Panic - 2006-04-21 - Walnut Creek Amphitheater - Raleigh, NC

Widespread Panic - 2006-04-22 - Alltel Pavilion - Raleigh, NC

Burning Oak's - Summer Camp Series

Recently stumbled onto another great music blog - Burning Oak. Right now they've got an ongoing series previewing all the artists that performing at this year's Summer Camp Music Festival - with mini bios and tons of MP3s to listen to - so check it out here. With over 40 bands performing it's a great way to find out about some of the lesser known acts and a great way to brush up on the ones you do know. Enjoy!!

Here's some music from last year's fest....

Groovatron - 2005-05-26 - Three Sisters Park - Chillicothe, IL

moe. - 2005-05-27 - Three Sisters Park - Chillcothe, IL

Donna The Buffalo - 2005-05-27 - Three Sisters Park - Chillicothe, IL

Smokestack - 2005-05-27 - Three Sisters Park - Chillicothe, IL

Hot Buttered Rum String Band - 2005-05-28 - Three Sisters Park - Sunshine Stage - Chillicothe, IL

Family Groove Company - 2005-05-28 - Three Sisters Park - Chillicothe, IL

moe. - 2005-05-29 - Three Sisters Park - Chillicothe, IL

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Latest Musical Obsession

Just wanted to share my latest musical obsession - Band Of Horses. If you dig My Morning Jacke t you're definitely going to love these guys. I've pretty much been listening to their album non-stop for the last week and a half. Check out their MySpace page here and then go and buy 15 or 20 copies of their cd Everything All The Time for yourself and your friends. They're going to be on tour starting next month - here's the dates...

May 2006
27 - George, WA - Sasquatch Festival
31 - Boise, ID - Neurolux

June 2006
3 - Fargo, ND - The Aquarium
4 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
6, 7 - Chicago, IL - Schubas Tavern
8 - Bloomington, IN - The Bluebird
9 - Cincinnati, OH - Alchemize
10 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
13 - Toronto, Ontario - Lee's Palace
16 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
17 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell's
20 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle Music Hall
21 - Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern West
22 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
24 - Houston, TX - Walter's on Washington
25 - Austin, TX - The Parish
26 - Denton, TX - Hailey's
30 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo

July 2006
1 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
29 - Chicago, IL - Pitchfork Festival @ Union Park

The Bowery Ballroom show is already sold out, so don't get shut out in your town.

NYC Album Art

The Gothamist has got some great posts on album cover art that was taken in NYC. Check it out here - some cool stuff if you're a music geek and NYC resident (hence my interest).

FYI this is probably my favorite NYC cover art....

In honor of that here's some live Dylan from his latest never-ending tour...

Bob Dylan - 2006-04-30 - Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - BJCC Arena - Birmingham, Alabama

Bob Dylan - 2006-04-24 - Orpheum Theatre - Memphis, TN

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Self-Promotion

Here's my latest review for Glide Magazine...

The Derek Trucks Band - Songlines

Theme Time Radio Hour Debut

Bob Dylan made his XM DJ'ing debut this morning with the premiere of Theme Time Radio Hour With Bob Dylan - here's a review of the show. Dylan's debut theme was weather, here's the playlist....

Blow, Wind, Blow - Muddy Waters
You Are My Sunshine - Jimmie Davis
California Sun - Joe Jones
I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine - Dean Martin
Just Walking in the Rain - The Prisonaires
The Wind Cries Mary - Jimi Hendrix
Come Rain or Come Shine - Judy Garland
It's Raining - Irma Thomas
Raining in my Heart - Slim Harpo
Jamaica Hurricane - Lord Beginner
Let the Four Winds Blow - Fats Domino
After the Clouds Roll Away - The Consolers
Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra
Stormy Weather - The Spaniels
A Place in the Sun - Stevie Wonder (Italian version)
Uncloudy Day - The Staple Singers
Keep on the Sunny Side - The Carter Family

Dylan's show can be heard on Deep Tracks (XM 40) every Wednesday at 10 A.M. with encores on Fridays 6 P.M., Sundays 8 A.M. & Mondays 8 P.M. The show can also be heard on The Village (XM 15) Thursdays 5 P.M., Wednesdays 11 A.M. and Mondays 5 A.M. & 11 P.M.

If anyone out there has XM and can hook me up with a copy of the show it would be greatly appreciated - would love to hear it.

GRAB Bag

Here are the dates for the Phil & Friends / G.R.A.B. tour - yeah dumb acronym, but I didn't come up with it...

6/28 Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek - Raleigh, NC
6/30 Tweeter Center At The Waterfront - Camden, NJ
7/1 PNC Bank Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ*
7/2 SPAC - Saratoga Springs, NY
7/3 New England Dodge Music Center - Hartford, CT*
7/7 Nikon at Jones Beach - Wantagh, NY
7/8 Darien Lakes PAC - Darien Center, NY
7/9 Bethel Woods Center For The Arts - Bethel, NY
7/11 Toyota Pavilion – Scranton, PA*
7/12 Champlain Valley Fairgrounds - Essex Junction, VT*

* Trey, Mike, and The Duo will close

Presale tickets start this Friday at at noon, public on-sale is May 12th.

Here's the latest shows from Ernie...

Trey Anastasio - 2006-04-27 - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA

Trey Anastasio - 2006-04-26 - The Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

I Love Tuesdays

I didn't actually buy this, but will certainly be borrowing it from my roommate who did...

Pearl Jam - Pearl Jam (a.k.a. The Avocado Album)

Monday, May 01, 2006

Radiohead Tourdates

I know it may be blasphemous to say that I have a music blog and I'm not much of a Radiohead fan - it's like saying I still like the Arctic Monkeys. I think I decided I wasn't going to like them when OK Computer came out just because everyone was gushing over it. Inevitably though when my roommate has put his music on random play and a song comes up that I'm digging and have no idea what it is it's Radiohead - so maybe I should start listening to them, I'd probably actually like them. Anyway here's the initial dates for their summer tour. They're playing a bunch of small theaters for now....

06.01.06 - Tower Theatre - Philadelphia, PA
06.02.06 - Tower Theatre - Philadelphia, PA
06.04.06 - Bank Of America Pavilion - Boston, MA
06.05.06 - Bank Of America Pavilion - Boston, MA
06.07.06 - Hummingbird Center - Toronto, ON
06.08.06 - Hummingbird Center - Toronto, ON
06.10.06 - Salle Wilred Pelletier at Placed des Arts - Montreal, QC
06.11.06 - Salle Wilred Pelletier at Placed des Arts - Montreal, QC
06.13.06 - The Theatre at Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
06.14.06 - The Theatre at Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
06.17.06 - Bonnaroo - Manchester, TN
06.19.06 - Auditorium Theater - Chicago, IL
06.20.06 - Auditorium Theater - Chicago, IL
06.23.06 - Greek Theatre - Berkeley, CA
06.24.06 - Greek Theatre - Berkeley, CA
06.26.06 - Bayside - San Diego, CA
06.27.06 - Bayside - San Diego, CA
06.29.06 - Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
06.30.06 - Greek Theatre - Los Angeles, CA

And here's some live stuff for ya....

Radiohead - 2003-09-23 - Shoreline Amphitheatre - Mountain View, CA

Radiohead - 2003-10-06 - HiFi Buys Amphitheatre - Atlanta, GA

Radiohead - 1995-12-04 - Paradiso - Amsterdam, Holland

Sunday, April 30, 2006

I Love Tuesdays...Sunday Edition

Was out and about and picked up a couple of cds today....

Bruce Springsteen - We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions
Lowell George - Thanks I'll Eat It Here

Friday, April 28, 2006

97X - Bam! The Future of Rock And Roll

This is a topic I've written about or mention a few times before on this blog - how much classic rock radio sucks in New York. If you're between the ages of let's say 27 - 40 and were into music you probably spent a good amount of your high school days listening to classic rock radio. 102.7 WNEW was my personal fave - they played great classic rock (the obvious stuff and what now radio programmers have dubbed "deep cuts" as well as great new music). This was the station that was the inspiration for The Velvet Underground's song "Rock And Roll". It's also the station that I happened to first hear Phish on too back around the time that Hoist came out.

Anyway over the course of the last 10 or so years radio went through some weird times. First New York lost it's classic rock stations to the mid-90s sensation known as alternative music. When programmers finally came to their sense they came back with a watered down version of what we used to have - resorting to playlists and thinking that somehow we wanted to hear the same songs repeated over and over again. So what's my point with all of this? Well after hearing about HD Radio and that it was streamed over the internet I decided to check it out. So for the last few hours I've been listening to Q104.3's HD broadcast and have to say I'm pretty impressed with it so far. If you don't have the money to pony up for satellite radio this is definitely a great alternative. The mix of tunes has been pretty solid. Sure there is some crap like Bon Jovi, but at least it's not "You Give Love A Bad Name". Here's a sample of what I've heard today...

Frank Zappa - Peaches En Regalia
ZZ Top - Have Mercy/Jesus Left Chicago
The Beatles - Lovely Rita
The Doors - Love Here Madly
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band - Katmandu (Live)
CSN&Y - Wooden Ships
Elton John - The Bitch Is Back
Steely Dan - some song that wasn't Reelin In The Years or Rikki Don't Lose That Number
Grateful Dead - Uncle John's Band
Edgar Winter - Free Ride
Neil Young - My, My, Hey, Hey
Motley Crue - Home Sweet Home
Led Zeppelin - Communication Breakdown

Ok sure this isn't a groundbreaking playlist, but if it's definitely better what they usually play.

Does this make me want to go out and purchase an HD Radio receiver? No. It does give me hope that maybe commercial radio might have a future though. Read all about HD Radio here. Here's a link to Q104.3's HD stream, which also links you to other HD broadcasts.

Thursday, April 27, 2006

St. Elsewhere

I know I'm a little late on the Gnarls Barkley thing, but if you want to hear what all the hype is about you can download some MP3s here. Seems like the kids across the pond are over the fascination with Arctic Monkeys and on onto this - those crazy Brits. Read about their chart breaking success here.

Benevento/Russo Quartet...Update

Well it's official, this just in from Relix.com....

Trey Anastasio has confirmed that he will tour with the Benevento/Russo Duo featuring Mike Gordon this summer. The former Phish guitarist has recently recorded four songs with Gordon and the Duo in Brooklyn for his next album, Bar 17, including an orchestra-bolstered version of “Goodbye Head.” In addition, Anastasio’s solo album will include contributions from Cyro Baptista and selections from the Barn sessions recorded before Shine. “I’m kind of getting back to the record I was working on before Shine,” Anastasio told Sirius Jam_On this afternoon. “It’s more in line with what people would expect from me.” Anastasio, Gordon, Russo and Benevento will embark on a three-week tour with Phil Lesh this summer. In addition to Gordon, who has toured with the Duo on several occasions, Page McConnell and Jon Fishman have both recently jammed with the organ and drums combo. The Benevento/Russo Duo will issue its next studio album, Play, Pause, Stop, later this summer.

Stay tuned for dates. Should be an interesting tour - can't wait.

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Freedom Of Speech Tour

The on again, off again, on again, off again, on again (you get the idea) super group known as Crosby, Stills, Nash and whenever he feels like it Young will be back on the road again this summer. I saw them back in 2000 and it was a great show - them boys can sing - and when Neil Young actually decides he wants to get along with them it's even better. You can check out the tourdates here.

What are the odds that Neil walks off the tour before it's over??

Here's some classic and current CSN&Y for ya....

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - 1974-07-13 - Oakland Alameda County Coliseum - Oakland, CA

Crosby, Stills , Nash & Young - 2002-04-14 - Ice Palace - Tampa, FL

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - 2005-10-29 - Shoreline Amphitheatre - Bridge School Benefit Concert - Mountain View,CA

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

I Love Tuesdays...Part 2

Got these cds in the mail today to review for Glide Magazine...

DJ Logic - The Zen Of Logic
Shooter Jennings - Electric Rodeo
Dr. John - Right Place, Right Time - Live At Tipitina's: Mardi Gras '89

TLG @ CBGB's

The Green Apple Music Fest was this past weekend - while I only caught the Jammys because I had Yankee tickets and my brother's birthday dinner, Ace Cowboy attended a bunch of shows and blogged about it all. Check out his review of Tea Leaf Green's show at CBGB's - apparantly it was a life changing experience, from his review it looks like he's ready to quit his job to go out on TLG summer tour and sell veggie burritos.

Here's the show to download...

Tea Leaf Green - 2006-04-22 - CBGB's - New York City, NY

I Love Tuesdays...Hipster Band Edition

I didn't realize how much of a hipster music fan I was until today when A) bought 4 indie-rock band cds that I've read about on blogs B) bought them all at Other Music and C) have a music blog of my own. With that being said here are the purchases for the week, I need to go and do something unironic now...

Tapes 'N Tapes - The Loon
Jose Gonzalez - Veneer
Band Of Horses - Everything All The Time
Feathers - Feathers

Free Music This Summer In NYC

If you can't afford to hit all those "benefit" shows in Central Park there is still plenty of free music happening around town. Here's this year's line-up for the River To River Festival....

River to River® Festival 2006 Schedule of Events – as of 4.18.06

Thursday, 6/1/2006
River to River Launch Parade
Various Sites in Lower Manhattan, 12-noon – 2:00pm
This is no ordinary parade – in a River to River parade, EVERYONE can march. Join us as we present characters on stilts, do it yourself inflatable architecture, gigantic masks, brass bands, an orchestra of bicycle instruments and more! Produced in association with veteran parade producers Great Small Works. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder with Andy Statman, Carrie Rodriguez and Citigrass
Castle Clinton, 7:00pm
New York Tribute to Bluegrass
The legendary Ricky Skaggs will headline a Big Apple tribute to Bluegrass music at one of the oldest music venues in New York City. Ricky will be joined by Klezmer sensation Andy Statman, Brooklyn-by-way-of-Austin fiddler and songstress, Carrie Rodriguez, and Urban Bluegrass entrepreneurs Citigrass. Tickets are distributed two per person on a first-come first-served basis outside of Castle Clinton, at 5pm day of show. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Friday, 6/2/06
Super Furry Animals
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
Fusing a number of disparate musical genres - including power pop, punk-rock, techno, and progressive rock – this Welsh legend creates shimmering, melodic, irreverent, and willfully artsy rock & roll. With their ever-amazing visuals, this will no doubt be a rare evening you just shouldn’t miss. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 6/7/2006=
Jimmy Delgado Salso Con Dulzura Orquestra
Wagner Park, 7:00pm
World-renowned timbalero, Jimmy Delgado has played with several of the greatest musicians in Salsa music today including Eddie Palmieri, Ruben Blades and Tito Puentes. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Tuesday, 6/13/2006
Eels with Smoosh
World Financial Center Plaza, 7:00pm
Possessing a nearly pathologic dedication toward songcraft, Mark Oliver Everett, or E, front man of the ever-changing Eels roster has amassed an impressive song catalogue and picked up countless fans along the way. Making music since the age of six and releasing albums since 1992, virtually every one of his records has scored critical success and raves from the media. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 6/14/2006
Ralph Stanley with Tres Chicas
Rockefeller Park, 7:00pm
Considered “one of the most important country musicians in the world,” Ralph Stanley has been honing his art since the 1940s. With nearly 200 albums, including his latest A Distant Land To Roam: Songs of The Carter Family, and three Grammys® to his credit, Stanley’s music is steeped in the rich culture of Appalachia and delivered in a high, forlorn tenor that seems to convey all the world’s grief and regret. Opening the show, Tres Chicas (Caitlin Cary, Lynn Blakey and Tonya Lamm) sing beautiful harmonies that convey sweet heartache and hope. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Tuesday, 6/20/2006
Son Volt
World Financial Center Plaza, 7:00pm
Mining America’s history – past and, especially, present – for source material, Son Volt’s front man Jay Farrar blends beautiful, quiet and often stark acoustic songs with noisy, searing country-punk-flavored rock songs. His work often seeks out the ghosts of America’s discordant or forgotten past. He converses at length with them, and writes songs that stake claim to a better future. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Thursday, 6/22/2006
REVEALED
World Financial Center Plaza
Performance dates: June 22–25, 12-noon – 2:00pm
Installation dates: May 24-June 25, Wednesday–Sunday, 12-noon – 6:00pm
A public art installation/event by site-artist Stephan Koplowitz, Revealed is a two-fold public art installation. First, as a sculptural object designed by KBAS (Keith Kaseman and Julie Beckman), it is a room-sized, walk-in camera obscura that offers the public the unique experience of one of the world’s first imaging technologies. Second, it serves as a platform for Koplowitz and his performers-in-residence to investigate the creation of site-specific events. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 6/28/2006
Dr. John
Battery Park City Rockefeller Park, 7:00pm
On the heels of his new album, Mercernary: The Songs of Johnny Mercer, legendary singer and pianist Dr. John pays tribute to this giant of American pop music. The New Orleans native will interpret a handful of Mercer’s classic tunes live through his personalized blend of zydeco and creole funk. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Friday, 6/30/2006
Amy Rigby and Robbie Fulks
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
This critically acclaimed New York singer is known for her witty, outspoken lyrics and country-influenced rock sound. Robbie Fulks displays an offbeat, sometimes dark, sense of humor with his country/roots-rock hybrid. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Tuesday, 7/4/2006
Belle and Sebastian
Battery Park, 3:30pm
Our annual Independence Day Concert showcases the Scottish sensation Belle and Sebastian. This seven-piece band has an intimate, majestic sound that is equal parts folk-rock and '60s pop. Bring a blanket, enjoy the vistas and music! Tickets required. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

River to River Presents Macy’s Fireworks Spectacular Downtown
Various East River viewing locations, 9:00pm
Ignite the lights of freedom! It's the nation's biggest birthday bash, with over 120,000 bursts of color and light! Witness a dazzling tribute to America with this dramatic display of breathtaking pyrotechnics overlooking New York's East River and South Seaport. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Thursday, 7/6/2006
Mates of State
Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park, 7:00pm
Married indie-pop duo, Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel, have been performing as Mates of State since 1997. With a relentless touring schedule, they have honed their skills live and gained fans all across the country. Their newest CD, Bring It Back, showcases their catchy, melodic pop songs. Tickets are distributed two per person on a first-come first-served basis outside of Castle Clinton, at 5pm day of show. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Monday, 7/10/2006
Cameron Carpenter, organ
Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University, 7:30pm
America's young organist and Julliard graduate Cameron Carpenter has dazzled audiences wherever he performs. He has been enthusiastically acclaimed for his passionate music making, virtuosity and stylistic flair. Tickets required - available after 4pm day of show or reserved in advance via an email to culture@Pace.edu.
www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 7/12/2006
Maude Maggart with Tony Desare
Battery Park City Rockefeller Park, 7:00pm
Cabaret phenom Maude Maggart began her career in 2001 in West Hollywood at The Gardenia, legendary launching pad of her mentors Andrea Marcovicci and Michael Feinstein. Receiving rave reviews for her shows and albums, the chanteuse embodies a past musical era with a penchant for the early 20th century song and a voice imbued with an eerie, haunting quality. The coolly elegant singer, songwriter and pianist Tony DeSare, leading an equally cool jazz trio, will open the show with his blend of American Songbook classics and original tunes. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Thursday, 7/13/2006
Okkervil River
Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park, 7:00pm
Okkervil River’s original sound - profoundly lyrical with folk-rock inspirations and alternative rock sways - will bring their visionary sound to Battery Park. Tickets are distributed two per person on a first-come first-served basis outside of Castle Clinton, at 5pm day of show. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Friday, 7/14/2006
Dave Alvin and the Guilty Men with Chatham County Line
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
Dave Alvin, former front man of the legendary group the Blasters, is an instrumental figure in the roots-rock scene of the early eighties. His solo work masterfully blends blues, country and folk influences with rock and roll. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Friday, 7/14/06 – Saturday, 8/19/06
Buteo Huang: Starry Sky Kite Exhibition
World Financial Center Winter Garden, 9:00am–11:00pm daily
The Taiwan Today: Traditional Arts, Contemporary Artists festival continues with an exhibition of 258 dazzling kites by award-winning kite master and designer Buteo Huang, widely known for introducing groundbreaking innovation to the kiting world.
www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Monday, 7/17/2006
Svet Stoyanov, percussion; Joseph Lin, violin
Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University, 7:30pm
Bulgarian-born percussion phenomenon Svet Stoyanov returns to River to River following his triumphant debut last year. The Boston Globe has described violinist Joseph Lin as “simply stupendous.” Tickets required - available after 4pm day of show or reserved in advance via an email to culture@Pace.edu.
www.RiverToRiverNYC.com.

Tuesday, 7/18/2006
Terry Allen
World Financial Center Plaza, 7:00pm
Among country music’s constellation of stars, Terry Allen may shine brighter than the rest. Combining his talents as a visual artist, playwright and musician, he crafts exquisite, image-rich songs in which he applies words and instrumental textures with the skill of a master painter. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 7/19/2006
Conjunto Clasico
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
This groundbreaking Salsa band merges New York-style salsa music with Puerto Rican influences to create a sensational new sound. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Little Feat
Rockefeller Park, 7:00pm
Formed in Los Angeles in 1969, Little Feat was one of the most popular Southern California Roots Rock bands of their era. Bringing strains of blues, R&B, country, jazz and rock styles together to create a signature sound, the band has amassed a devoted following of fans. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Thursday, 7/20/2006
Josh Rouse
Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park, 7:00pm
Having lived in almost 10 U.S. states and recorded his last album in Spain, Rouse is set to perform his passionate and melancholy music under the open sky at Castle Clinton. Tickets are distributed two per person on a first-come first-served basis outside of Castle Clinton, at 5pm day of show. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Thursday, 7/20/2006
Sugar Hill Gang
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
This pioneering group from The Bronx is one of the most influential artists in the history of rap music and modern R&B. "Rapper's Delight" was the first rap song to hit the top 40 charts and helped give rap worldwide appeal. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Monday, 7/24/2006
Thomas Meglioranza, baritone; Reiko Uchida, piano
Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University, 7:30pm
American baritone Thomas Meglioranza has been hailed for his compelling artistry and the expressive warmth of his voice. Pianist Reiko Uchida who has performed solo and chamber music concerts throughout the world to great acclaim will accompany. Tickets required - available after 4pm day of show or reserved in advance via an email to culture@Pace.edu.
www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Tuesday, 7/25/2006
Dianne Reeves
World Financial Center Plaza, 7:00pm
Dianne Reeves is perhaps the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world today. As a result of her virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique R&B and jazz stylings, she was awarded the Grammy® for Best Jazz Vocal Performance for three consecutive recordings – a Grammy first in any vocal category. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 7/26/2006
The Spinners
Battery Park City Rockefeller Park, 7:00pm
Boasting four lead singers, The Spinners have always made timeless music with a classic group sound and approach that never loses its universal appeal. Throughout the years, they have earned twelve Gold Records and have climbed to the top of both pop and R&B charts. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 7/26/2006
Ray Sepulveda
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
This singer, who got his start in the New York City Salsa scene of the early eighties, has released six solo albums and consistently thrills audiences with his enthusiastic live performances. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Thursday, 7/27/2006
The Hold Steady
Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park, 7:00pm
Freewheeling and dramatic, The Hold Steady will rock the Castle with their theatrical melodies in a unique accousitc performance. Tickets are distributed two per person on a first-come first-served basis outside of Castle Clinton, at 5pm day of show. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Friday, 7/28/2006
Richard Hawley with Nicolai Dunger
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
This English singer-songwriter crafts melodic pop-rock songs in the tradition of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley. Sweden's Nicolai Dunger recalls the joyful, pastoral soul of vintage Van Morrison with the melancholy crooning of Jeff Buckley. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Monday, 7/31/2006
Jie Chen, piano
Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University. 7:30pm
Twenty-year-old pianist Jie Chen, winner of the 2006 Young Concert Artists Auditions and the Piano-e Competition, has already performed on stages around the world in recitals and with leading orchestras. Tickets required - available after 4pm day of show or reserved in advance via an email to culture@Pace.edu.
www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 8/2/2006
Bio Ritmo
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
This established nine-member band has an authentic sound that reminds listeners of Latin dance pop from the 1970s. They specialize in classic Salsa and Rumba with an experimental twist. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Hot August Night
A Neil Diamond Celebration
Battery Park City Rockefeller Park, 7:00pm
Thirty-four years ago at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Neil Diamond recorded the best live album ever. In fact Hot August Night is still his best-selling album. Celebrating this monumental achievement, several downtown singing celebs, backed up by a top-notch nine-piece band, will take turns interpreting his classic songs. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Thursday, 8/3/2006
Dave Holland Quintet
Castle Clinton National Monument in Battery Park, 7:00pm
Perhaps the most accomplished jazz composer among bassists, Holland’s expertise with Swing is going to make for an unforgettable evening during this last Castle Clinton show of 2006. Tickets are distributed two per person on a first-come first-served basis outside of Castle Clinton, at 5pm day of show. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Friday, 8/4/2006
Hot Chip
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
This on-the-rise band from London has been impressing critics all over with a unique blend of rock and electronic music. Their quirky songs and impressive live show are contributing to their growing popularity and success. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Monday, 8/7/2006
Brasil Guitar Duo
Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University, 7:30pm
Young revelations of the guitar world, this exciting duo has taken top prizes in major competitions in Brazil and Germany. Their wide repertoire includes traditional Brazilian music such as samba, choro and baiao. Tickets required - available after 4pm day of show or reserved in advance via an email to culture@Pace.edu.
www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 8/9/2006
Son Boricua featuring Jose Mangual and Jimmy Sabater
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
Well-known vocalist Jimmy Sabater and percussionist Jose Mangual lead this seven-piece band’s remarkable blend of traditional Salsa with a new, refreshing twist. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Saturday, 8/12/2006
River to River presents the Mountain Stage NewSong New York! Contest
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
Now in its fifth year, the Mountain Stage NewSong Contest is one of the nation's premier showcases of emerging performing songwriters of all genres. River to River is proud to present the first annual New York City Regional Round, where local artists compete to advance to the national finals round and a chance to perform on an internationally broadcast Mountain Stage Show. For information on how to compete in NewSong New York! visit the River to River website. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 8/16/2006
Conjunto Imagen
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
This six-piece, New York-based Salsa band has released 11 albums in the last 15 years specializing in spirited, upbeat rhythms that encourage dance-floor partipation from people of all ages and all walks of life. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 8/16/2006
Papo Vazquez Pirates Troubadours
Wagner Park, 7:00pm
Trombonist, composer and arranger Papo Vazquez boasts a twisted variation on traditional themes and uses terms like Jibaro Waltz, Plena Funk, Bomba and Mapeye Jazz to help describe his music. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Friday, 8/18/2006
The Box Tops featuring Alex Chilton
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm
The Box Tops gained popularity in the ‘60s with their carefree brand of blue-eyed soul. Singer Alex Chilton went on to gain cult status with Big Star and as a solo artist. This is sure to be an amazing night with the original lineup of this legendary band. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 8/23/2006
Luisito Carrion and Orquestra
Wagner Park, 7:00pm
Salsa vocalist Luisito Carrion started performing at the age of thirteen in his father’s band, Orquesta Kafe. Since then, this in-demand singer has been the voice behind myriad hits. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Friday, 8/25/2006
Ted Leo + Pharmacists
South Street Seaport, Pier 17, 7:00pm.
Ted Leo has played some now legendary shows at the Seaport and the story
continues with one of the hottest shows of any summer.
www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Wednesday, 8/30/2006
Michael Stuart & Orquestra
Wagner Park, 7:00pm
The music of award-winning New York singer Michael Stuart is not easily categorized. Reflecting his varied interests, his sound mixes rock, R&B, hip-hop and electronica with traditional Salsa. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Thursday, 9/7/2006
Jose Alberto "El Canario" & Orquestra
Wagner Park, 7:00pm
Dominican-born salsa vocalist, José Alberto, also known as "El Canario," is noted for his exceptional voice, unique style and superior improvisational skills garnering him acclaim from his peers and legions of adoring fans. www.RiverToRiverNYC.com

Sunday, April 23, 2006

Jammys Recap

So I was at the Jammys the other night and have to say it was pretty mediocre at best. I've been to three of the six versions of it and this happened to be the weakest one I've seen. The heavy hitters of the scene were pretty underrepresented. Sure you can't have the same people perform every year, but just didn't think this version had much muscle power. The first half of the show as pretty forgetable. It wasn't until Peter Frampton hit the stage with Guster to perform "Do You Feel Like I Do" that people actually got up and got excited, but that happened about half way through the show. moe. was moe. this is old hat for them and they came out swinging and rocked. The 25 plus people on stage for the Rythm Devils portion of the show was great and I'm a sucker for Little Feat, but just thought the night on a whole was underwhelming.

Where were some of the acts that were nominated for awards? My Morning Jacket, Mars Volta, Ryan Adams, Gomez, Wilco, Matisyahu, WSP? Ok maybe some of these acts are out on the road, but I doubt all of them were. While TLG was there to accept their award they weren't asked to perform. Aren't they supposed to be one of the hottest jambands out there right now? Ok I'll stop my bitching, but I think they really need to work on the line-up for next year. They did great job of thinking outside the box on the nominees, but you really need to get those bands to show up if you're going to nominate them. Sure the crowd wasn't really pulling for the non-jambands to win any of the awards, but hey that doesn't mean they wouldn't have dug them if they performed.

Anyway take a listen and decide for yourself...

Jammys Award Presentation & Performance - 2006-04-20 - The Theatre at Madison Square Garden - NYC, NY

Benevento/Russo Quartet

Check out this recent article from the Bergen Record with Joe Russo about the Benevento/Russo gig at Bowery Ballroom this coming Friday night, their new album and their future touring plans with half of a certain jamband from Vermont (which has been rumored for awhile now). Read it here. Who knew they were so heady over at the Record.

The Benevento/Russo Duo - 2006-04-08 - Cambridge Room at the House of Blues - Cleveland, OH

The Benevento Russo Duo - Langerado Music Festival - Friday Night Soundcheck - Performance - 2006-03-10 - Sunrise Stage - Markham Park - Sunrise, FL

The Benevento Russo Duo w/ Mike Gordon - 2006-12-26 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Music Box Theatre

Highway Companions Tour

Tom Petty has lined-up what is being rumored to be his last full summer tour - The Highway Campions Tour (he's hinted that his still going to play live, just nothing like a big scale tour). Taking a page out of the Rolling Stones playbook Petty has recruited some top notch opening acts for the tour - Trey Anastasio, Pearl Jam, Allman Brothers Band, John Mayer, with more to be announced.

Here's a list of the dates so far...

JUNE
9 Verizon Amphitheatre, Charlotte, N.C. (w/ Trey Anastasio)
10 Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA (w/ Trey Anastasio)
12 Harbor Center, Portsmouth, VA (w/ Trey Anastasio)
14 Polaris Amphitheatre, Columbus, OH (w/ Trey Anastasio)
16 Bonnaroo Festival, Manchester, TN
17 UMB Bank Pavilion, Louis, MO (w/ Trey Anastasio)
20 Madison Square Garden, New York, NY (w/ Trey Anastasio)
21 Tweeter Center, Mansfield, MA (w/ Trey Anastasio)
23 Verizon Amphitheatre, Indianapolis, IN (w/ Trey Anastasio)
26-27 Xcel Center, St. Paul, MN (w/ Pearl Jam)
29-30 Marcus Amphitheatre, Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI (w/ Pearl Jam)

JULY
2-3 Pepsi Center, Denver, CO (with Pearl Jam)

And here's some live Petty for ya...

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - 2005-06-22 - PNC Arts Center - Holmdel, NJ

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - 2003-04-19 - Vic Theater - Chicago, Il

Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - 1993-11-04 - Gainesville, Florida

I Love Tuesdays....Sunday Edition

Was recommended this album, so had to pick it up...

The Bees - Starry Gazey Pie

Green Apple Music Fest

Ace Cowboy has set up a great blog dedicated to his exclusive coverage of the Green Apple Music Fest. Head on over there and show him some love for all his hardwork. Check it out here.

Here's the only show I've seen posted from the fest so far...

Kimock / Perkins / Mathis / Waldman - 2006-04-21 - Green Apple Music Festival - Canal Room - New York, NY

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Hot Time Summer In The City

Head on over to Brooklyn Vegan for a list of all the outdoor music that's going on this summer in NYC. Check it out here.

Some great shows already lined up at Summerstage...

6-13 - moe.
6-17 - Rhett Miller, Ollabelle
6-23 - Refugee All Stars (of Sierra Leone)
6-25 - Feist, Jason Collett, Buck 65
7-01 - Ska Cubano
7-02 - Seu Jorge, Jose Gonzalez, Alex Cuba Band
7-13 - Ani DiFranco
7-16 - Amadou & Mariam, Daby Toure
7-23 - Konono No. 1
7-26 - Fiona Apple & Damien Rice
7-30 - Lady Sovereign, Todd w/ Karsh Kale and Realize, My Pet Dragon
8-03 - New Pornographers, the Frames, Calexico
9-05 - Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Damian Marley
9-06 - Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Damian Marley
9-28 - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Here's an old school Blues Traveler show from Summerstage - which is probably one of my favorite places to see a show in town.

Blues Traveler - 1997-09-21 - Central Park SummerStage, New York, NY

I Love Tuesdays...Saturday Edition

Haven't had time to make it out to buy anything of late, but did pick one thing up today....

Calexico - Garden Ruin

Friday, April 21, 2006

The Boy Is Back In Town

I'm back from Yankee tour - more on that with photos later. Did manage to catch the Yeah Yeah Yeahs play the historic First Avenue while in Minneapolis and last night hit the Jammy Awards here in town. Both good shows, but neither blew me away. Ace over at Slack LaLane already has his review up from last night. Check it out here. I'll give you my thoughts on the night later, along with some other stuff too.

Promise more posts are coming.

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