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Edited by Staff
3/3/00
Trey to Perform with Claypool and Copeland, Phish Japan Dates Announced
On May 4, Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio will perform with Les Claypool of Primus and Stewart Copeland formerly of The Police at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. More information on the show will be announced soon.
Phish has confirmed details on their return visit to Japan in June. Beginning June 9, Phish will play five general admission shows beginning in Tokyo. The following is the complete itinerary.
June 9 On Air East, Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
June 11 Hibiya Outdorr Theatre, Hibiaya Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
June 13 Club Quattro, Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya
June 14 Drum Logos, Maizuru, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
June 15 Big Cat 4F Big Step, Nishi Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
Tickets will be 6000 yen, which is approximately $55 US. Further ticket information will be released in the coming weeks.
In March, Phish and Emusic will release PHISH (also known as The White Tape) in MP3 format. It is the band’s first studio recording, which served as its demo.
Former Day By The River Keyboardist to Jam with Tony Furtado Band
Former Day By The River keyboardist Walt Austin will perform with the Tony Furtado Band March 6 and 7 in Southern Florida. The Tony Furtado Band will be making its Southern Florida debut. They’ll play March 6 at Ray’s Downtown Blues Club in West Palm Beach, FL and March 7 at Tobacco Road in Miami, FL. Day by the River broke up last August. This will be Austin’s fist time playing in Southern Florida since the band disbanded. He is familiar with the area from his college days, when he studied music at Miami University. The shows are being produced by South Florida Jams, a new promotions company interested in bringing quality jam and groove music to Southern Florida. For more information visit http://www.southfloridajams.com .
Burbridge, Moses, Krasno and Wolstencroft to Pay Tribute to Marley
Oteil Burbridge, Bob Moses, Eric Krasno of Soulive and Paul Wolstencroft of Jiggle the Handle will perform together May 5 at the Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA. The Slip is headlining the show, which is being billed as "Cinco De Marley." (May 5 is reportedly the day Christopher Columbus landed on Jamaica). Burbridge, Moses, Krasno and Wolstencroft will play interpretations of Bob Marley songs. More special guests are expected to be added to the line up. In between sets, Bob Marley documentaries will be shown. More information on the event will be released soon. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster or at the Somerville Theater box office with no surcharge.
Line Up Change to Blind Man’s Sun
Blind Man Sun’s Keyboardist, John Daddis has left the band. There has been no word on whether or not there will be a replacement. The remaining five members are currently working on the band’s third album. No release date has been set. Beginning March 31 at New Cheers in Binghamton, NY the band will play three dates in conjunction with the release of its live CD, Live From the Moon. It is part of the Phoenix Presents series. The CD is available through the HomeGrown Music Network as well. The band will also play April 6 at Castaways in Ithaca,NY and April 7 at The Elbow Room in New York City. For more information, visit http://www.blindmansun.com .
Weir and Hart Speak Out on California Environmental Initiative
The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir and Mickey Hart have issued a statement on the band’s web site urging California residents to vote Yes on Proposition 12. If approved, Prop 12 would support Safe Neighborhoods Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air and Coastal Protection. The election takes place March 7. The Statement reads: “Prop 12 will provide $2.1 Billion in state bond funds to protect our parks and buy wildlife habitat, open space and land around rivers and streams, to safeguard water quality and to protect and plant trees in order to protect air quality. It's been Grateful Dead's long-standing policy to stay out of political issues. However, as you can see, this is not really political. Please join us in voting Yes on Prop 12.” For more information, visit http://www.safeparks.org .
3/2/00
Jamie Shields Added to The Maui Project
Jamie Shields, keyboardist for the New Deal, has been added to the line up of The Maui Project. Marc Brownstein, former bass player for The Disco Biscuits, put together the line up for a show at Wetlands Preserve April 8. The group consists of Brownstein and Shields as well as Dave Hoffman of ulu on drums, Max Delaney of Uncle Sammy on guitar, Mike Magee on turntables and Paul Herron on Percussion.
After rehearsing with most of the band this past weekend, Brownstein is very excited about the direction of the music. “I'm very psyched," says Brownstein. “I've written roughly ten new songs that are conceptually related to each other. The songs encompass a broad range of popular music styles and will be performed together in one set. The second set of music will be a mixture of other original songs that I’ve written, both new and old that are unrelated to The Maui Project. I’m really psyched after our last rehearsal when everything started to fall into place and we got to hear what the songs were going to sound like."
Tickets for the Maui Project are available now through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no surcharge.
Pork Tornado Announces Spring Dates
Pork Tornado has announced dates for a spring tour starting in late March. The band consists of Phish's Jon Fishman on drums, Dan Archer on guitar(Archer produced Strangefolk’s Weightless in Water and engineered Phish’s Lawnboy), Phil Abair on Keyboards, Aaron Hersey on bass and Joe Moore on sax and vocals. The tour begins March 24 at the Snowbarn in Mt. Snow, VT and ends April 15 at the Double Door in Chicago, IL. Visit the band’s “very unofficial” website at http://www.porktornado.com for the complete tour itinerary.
The New Deal Releases Live EP
The New Deal has announced the release of Volume 1 of the Sound & Light Live Series: Live in Portland, ME. The CD is comprised of forty minutes of live material recorded on 12/17/99. Only 500 copies were made and they are available at the band’s live shows and through its website. The New Deal will tour in Canada and on the West Coast starting tonight at Zaphod’s in Ottawa, ONT. They will tour with the Mad Professor on the East Coast later in the spring. For a complete list of dates, visit http://www.sound-and-light.com
Four Allmans- Related Shows in NYC
In honor of the Allman Brothers upcoming thirteen-night run at New York City’s Beacon Theater, Wetlands Preserve will put on four Allman-related shows. March 9 is Michele’s Annual 25th Birthday Bash and features The All Star Jam Band, which includes Allman Brothers bassist Oteil Burbridge. On March 15, Schleigho will perform and ABB drummer Butch Trucks will make a guest appearance. (Trucks recently signed Schleigho to Flying Frog Records, of which he is the CEO). Oteil returns to Wetlands on March 22 with The Truth, which also features Leo Nocentelli of the Meters. On March 25, Allmans’ guitarist Derek Trucks and his band will play Wetlands, after the Allman Brothers concert concludes at the Beacon. Tickets for all of the shows are available through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no surcharge.
3/1/00
Line Up Announced for All Good Festival
Walther Productions has announced the line up for the 4th Annual All Good
Music Festival and Camp Out. The event will take place May 19 and 20 at
Buffalo Gap Campground in Capon Bridge, West Virginia. The line up features
moe., Leftover Salmon, The Disco Biscuits, Soulive, Blueground Undergrass,
The Recipe, Dr. Didg, All Mighty Senators, Wise Monkey Orchestra, Baaba Seth,
Jah Works, Acoustic Syndicate and The Floodplain Gang. Gates open Thursday
May 18 at 4 p.m. and music begins Friday at 4:20 p.m. Tickets go on sale
Friday through Protix and Ticketweb. For more information, visit
http://www.walther-productions.com/4allgood.htm.
Steely Dan on TV Tonight
Steely Dan will appear on the PBS program, “In The Spotlight” tonight at 10 p.m. EST. Donald Fagan and Walter Becker, along with eleven other musicians recorded for the program January 29 at Sony Studios in New York City. They performed classic hits as well as material off of Two Against Nature, their first album in more than twenty years, released yesterday. "Steely Dan is one of the most innovative bands in popular music," says David Horn, executive producer of “In The Spotlight.” “Mr. Becker and Mr. Fagen will give public television viewers a rare glimpse of their music-making as they gather some of the finest musicians around to perform their songs."
Derek Trucks Band to Play Dates with Tedeschi, Scofield
The Derek Trucks Band has announced it will do five shows co-headlining with Susan Tedeschi and four shows co-headlining with John Scofield. April 1 The Derek Trucks Band will play the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA. Widespread Panic will also be in Athens that night, playing the intimate Classic Center. Derek Trucks will take the stage around midnight, roughly around the time that Widespread will be concluding their show. Susan Tedeschi will play the Georgia Theatre earlier in the night. Other dates with Tedeschi include March 28 at Ziggy’s in Winstom-Salem, NC, March 30 at the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC, March 31 at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre in Atlanta, GA and April 2 at The Moon in Tallahassee, FL. The Derek Trucks Band will co-headline with John Scofield and his band April 5 at the House of Blues in Chicago, IL, April 6 at the Millstreet Entry in Pontiac, MI, April 8 at The Quest in Minneapolis, MN and April 13 at the Gothic Theater in Englewood, CO. For a complete list of Derek Trucks dates, visit http://www.derektrucks.com/tour.html
The Disco Biscuits to Release New Album This Fall
The Disco Biscuits are currently recording their new album as a trio, from the band's home studio in Philadelphia. The CD will be released in the fall on Hydrophonics/Rykodisc. The concept of the album is to fuse trance and techno beats with the melodic elements of the band’s live performances. "As a trio, we're experimenting with new sounds and textures," says guitarist and vocalist Jon Gutwillig. "We've added new instruments and effects to the mix so we can create sounds that have not yet been invented. I think if we can create a sound spectrum that blends fantasy with reality then we can take improvised electronic music to the next level." The band recently parted ways with bass player Marc Brownstein. Although auditions are underway for a new bassist, the Biscuits will perform as a trio at their upcoming shows in March and April. The band plans on using computers and samplers in addition to their normal instruments on stage this spring. They play March 11 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City, April 15 at the Recher Theatre in Towson, MD, April 21 at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA and April 29 at the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia, PA.
An All Star Jam Band
Oteil Burbridge, Vernon Reid and Dave Fiuczynski are among the musicians taking the stage as the All Star Jam Band, performing March 9 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The line up also includes Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors), Duane Betts and Berry Oakley JR. The show was put together by Michele Gross, who is hosting her 3rd annual 25th birthday bash. “You never know what great music you will get with players of this caliber and that is half the fun,” says Michele. “I would have to say that that was my original intention: to see what would come of all these guys jamming out together. Each year I am blown away.” Freebeerandchicken and Pete Stewart will perform earlier in the evening. Only 250 tickets are available to the general public. They are on sale now through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no surcharge.
2/29/00
Billy Martin and G. Calvin Weston Collaboration
Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin & Wood and G. Calvin Weston of The Lounge Lizards will perform at the Knitting Factory in New York City tomorrow night. The duo will perform a show featuring a diverse selection of funk, jazz, Latin and Afro-Cuban percussion. Martin and Weston have performed together in The Lounge Lizards and the John Lurie National Orchestra. They also recorded an album entitled Percussion Duets on Amulet Records (which Martin founded).
At 10 p.m. Martin and Weston will perform a second show with Charlie Burnham, Daniel Carter and Stomu Takeishi. Other special guests are expected. Tickets for both shows are available at the Knitting Factory box office.
Chat with the New Grateful Dead Archivists
When Grateful Dead archivist Dick Latvala passed away last August, many speculated what would become of the famed Dick’s Picks series. Audio engineer Jeffrey Norman and audio/visual archivist David Lemieux have taken over as the producers of Dick’s Picks. Both Norman and Lemieux will be chatting with fans tonight in the GDF Enhanced Conference Room at 10 PM EST. Go to AOL keyword: GDF. A transcript of the discussion will be posted after the chat takes place.
Clear Channel Communications Buy Out SFX
The worlds leading promoter, producer and presenter of live entertainment,
SFX, has been bought out by Clear Channel Communications. The deal, which
involves swapping stocks, is valued at $3.3 billion. "It creates an
exceptional platform for (the company) to pursue initiatives relating to the
Internet and music," says Clear Channel CEO Lowry Mays. Clear Channels will
acquire radio stations, outdoor advertising properties and concert venues in
more than half of the top 50 U.S. markets, including 40 of the country's 46
amphitheaters. In 1998, 44 million people attended 20,100 SFX events.
New Live Release from Widespread Panic on the Way
Widespread Panic bass player Dave Schools has confirmed speculation that the
band will be recording the upcoming three-night stand at the Classic Center
in Athens, Georgia, April 1 - 3, for an upcoming release. "The idea is to do
something special FOR the fans," Schools said in a statement posted to the
band's listserve. "The shows will be recorded in a hometown atmosphere and
released in their entirety at a later date." Tickets for the shows go on
sale Thursday at 10 a.m. EST at the Classic Center box office and through
Ticketmaster locations in Georgia.
2/28/00
Have You Seen The Gregg Allman Anthology?
The Allman Brothers' website is asking for fans' help in tracking down
bootleg copies of The Gregg Allman Anthology. It is believed that records
were illegally manufactured in Mexico, Singapore or Thailand. If you have
purchased a foreign manufactured copy of the album, contact
lanam@allmanbrothersband.com. The site also states that anyone who turns in
an illegal copy of the album, "will be rewarded by Gregg."
Widespread Panic Ticket Information For Athens Shows
Widespread Panic has announced more information on the three-night stand that
will kick off its spring tour, April 1 - 3 at the Classic Center in Athens,
GA. Tickets will go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. EST at the Classic Center
box office and through Ticketmaster locations in Georgia. There will be no
phone sales. Because capacity is extremely limited at just over 2,000 seats,
only one show at a time will go on sale. (The April 1 show will go on sale
at 10 a.m. until it sells out, and then the April 2 show will go on
sale...etc).
The band also will not allow taping at the three shows. No specific reason
has been given, however the band's web site states "The members of the Band
respectfully request that the Athens shows be attended without taping gear.
That is our wish just for those nights - The rest of the tour will be
business as usual. Please know, we hold the craft and sport of taping by
audience members in high regard. We'd be grateful if you trust us on this and
leave all your recording gear behind. Dancing is still encouraged."
For a complete list of WSP dates, visit
http://www.widespreadpanic.com/tourdates/index.htm.
Lesh Jams with Vinyl
Phil Lesh sat in with Vinyl Saturday night at the Phoenix Theatre in
Petaluma, CA. The show was a benefit for the Novato Charter School. Lesh
joined the band for the second set. The setlist included "Viola Lee Blues,"
"Like A Rolling Stone," "Cold Rain & Snow," "Half Step
Mississippi"->"Franklin's Tower," and "Box of Rain."
Vinyl appears on the album, Three Sets, along with Jiggle the Handle and Day
By The River. It is available now through Lauan Records.
Phish Release New Tour Dates
Phish will play two shows at Radio City Music Hall in New York City May 21 and 22. The two-night stand will follow the release of the band's new studio album, Farmhouse, due out May 16 on Elektra Entertainment. It was produced by Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Spacehog) and Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio. The album features twelve original tracks recorded in Anastasio's Vermont barn/studio. All of the songs have been played in the live setting and will be recognizable to fans.
Phish has also unveiled its spring and summer tour plans. The band will travel to Japan for a week of shows June 9 - 15. Although no specific venue information has been released, it is expected that Phish will play mostly intimate venues. Beginning June 22, Phish will tour the US and Canada. The following is the complete itinerary.
June 22 Amsouth Amphitheatre, Antioch, TN
June 23 Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
June 24 Lakewood Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
June 25 Alltel Pavilion, Raleigh, NC
June 28 PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
June 29 PNC Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
June 30 Meadow Music Theatre, Hartford, CT
July 1 Meadow Music Theatre, Hartford, CT
July 3 E Center, Camden, NJ
July 4 E Center, Camden, NJ
July 6 Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto, ONT
July 7 Starlake Amphitheatre, Burgettstown, PA
July 8 Alpine Valley, East Troy, WI
July 10 Deer Creek Music Center, Indianapolis, IN
July 11 Deer Creek Music Center, Indianapolis, IN
July 12 Deer Creek Music Center, Indianapolis, IN
July 14 Polaris Amphitheatre, Columbus, OH
July 15 Polaris Amphitheatre, Columbus, OH
Ticket information is available at http://www.phish.com/tourdate.html. Mail
order postmark dates will be
March 20 - 22. Tickets for the Radio City Music Hall shows go on sale April
22 at 10 a.m. They will only be available through Ticketmaster on-line or
charge-by-phone at 212-307-7171.
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