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The Zen Tricksters' New Line-up
The Zen Tricksters are currently performing with new rhythm guitarist Dave Diamond and fiddler, keyboardist and electric violinist Jason Crosby (Pozzy Ghuru). Diamond and Crosby begain touring with the band when keyboardist Rob Barraco left the group to p
erform with Phil Lesh and Friends. “The shows have been going very well,” says Diamond. “People are really digging it, especially Jason's fiddle playing. Fans have also been receptive to the new Pozzy Ghuru tunes included in the set.”
The band plays Saturday at the Wormtown Music Festival at Stepping Stone Ranch in Greenwich, RI. For more details, visit www.zentricksters.com.
New Steve Kimock Website Online, The Other Ones Kick Off Tour
Steve Kimock’s new website has been launched and is now online at www.kimock.com. The site includes news, tour dates, photos and a special section that features Kimock talking about his top five guitars. You’ll need Fla
sh media player to fully utilize the site.
Kimock performed with The Other Ones last night at the Furthur Festival tour opener at Coors Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, CA. The line-up features Kimock (lead guitar), Mickey Hart (percussion, vocals), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Bruce Hornsby (keyboards,
vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Alphonso Johnson (bass) and Mark Karan (lead guitar, vocals). The show opened with “Dark Star”-> "Big Railroad Blues” and also included “Dear Mr. Fantasy,” “Blackbird,” “Friend of the Devil,” Hornsby’s “The Way
It Is”-> "Franklin’s Tower,” “Sugar Magnolia” and “Ripple.” A taped performance of the band playing “Ripple” was also featured on The Craig Kilborne Show last night.
The band plays tonight at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, CA. For the full itinerary, visit www.gdtstoo.com/GDTSTOOFurthurFestival00.html.
It’s Official: There Will Be No New Year’s Show For Phish
Phish has announced that after the fall tour, there will be no more shows in 2000. The band’s website states: “Please be aware that the fall tour itinerary includes all of Phish's shows for the remainder of this year - there will be no additional shows i
n November or December, or immediately thereafter. Additional information will be posted when the band refines their plans for the future.” This will be the first time in more than ten years that the band has not performed on New Year’s Eve.
Phish’s fall tour kicks off September 8 at Pepsi Arena in Albany, NY and will conclude with a two-night stand October 6 and 7 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.phish.com.
8/23/00
moe.down Schedule, Alternate Ticket Methods Announced
The schedule for the first-ever moe.down has been announced. The festival is taking place September 1-3 at the Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY. The line-up includes moe., Ani Difranco, David Grisman Quintet, Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Br
igade, Charlie Hunter Trio, Martin Sexton, The Great Big Sea and Ominous Seapods among others. moe. will headline all three nights with Ani Difranco playing at 9 p.m. Friday, Colonel Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade performing at 8 p.m. Saturday and the
David Grisman Quintet taking the stage at 8 p.m. Sunday. The full schedule is available at http://www.moe.org.
Although moe.ticketing has sold out of tickets, they can still be purchased through other outlets. moe. manager Jon Topper states: "I've received quite a few emails from fans concerned they would not be able to get tickets for moe.down, but there is not
hing to worry about. There are *plenty* of tickets still available. On behalf of moe. and myself, we look forward to seeing all of you at moe.down."
Tickets can be purchased at The Snow Ridge Box Office at 800-962-8419, 315-348-8456 or at www.snowridge.com/summer.htm. They are also available at www.tickets.com or b
y calling 1-888-223-6000.
Trey Anastasio and Phil Lesh Featured in Joint Interview
The Fall 2000 issue of Revolver Magazine offers a joint interview with Trey Anastasio and Phil Lesh. Conducted by Allan Paul (Guitar World), the interview touches upon a range of topics including Napster, the Internet, psychedelics, and hit singles. For i
nformation on subscribing to the new publication, visit www.revolvermag.com.
The Living Daylights to Release New Album
The Living Daylights’ new album, Electric Rosary, will be released September 12 on Liquidcity Records. The CD features four tracks with special guest Bill Frisell on guitar. Fans can purchase the album at the 30th Annual Bumbershoot Festival, bei
ng held Labor Day weekend in Seattle. Bands performing include The ‘Daylights, Ani DiFranco, Ben Harper, Bill Frisell, Ozomatli, Joan Osborne, Tracy Chapman, Tony Levin, Marc Ribot y los Cubanos Postizos, Abdulla Ibrahim Trio and George Clinton with Parl
iament/Funkadelic.
The Living Daylights will play a CD release party September 9 at Sit & Spin in Seattle, WA. For more dates, visit www.livingdaylights.com.
Little Feat, Merl Saunders Among Performers at Magnoliafest
The line-up for the Fourth Annual Magnoliafest has been announced. It will be held October 20-22 at Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Artists performing include Little Feat, Merl Saunders & His Funky Friends, Keller Williams, David Nelson Band, Peter R
owan, Tony Rice and Vassar Clements, The John Cowan Band, Donna The Buffalo, Blueground Undergrass, David Gans, Acoustic Syndicate and Ancient Harmony among others. There will be three stages of music. Early bird tickets are available now and can be purch
ased by calling 904-249-7990. For more details, visit www.magmusic.com.
Rob Volo Parts Ways with Deep Banana Blackout
Deep Banana Blackout has announced that trombone player, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Rob Volo has decided to leave the band based on “personal differences.” Bryan “Vitmamin B.” Smith, who has played with members of Deep Banana dating back to 1996, will
be performing with the group in place of Volo. A statement issued by the band says that Smith is not "'officially' joining the band, you can count on seeing him at lots of future DBB outings." Smith played with the DBB recently at both the Newport Jazz Fe
stival and the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival.
Deep Banana Blackout will play next at Jazz Aspen in Aspen, CO. This will mark the band’s first show with new lead singer Hope Clayburn. For more fall dates, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
8/22/00
The Other Ones Tape Three Songs for Craig Kilborn Show
The Other Ones taped three songs for The Craig Kilborn Show yesterday. The band performed “China Cat Sunflower,” “Truckin’” and “Ripple.” One of the three songs will be featured on tomorrow night’s airing of the show on CBS at 12:30 a.m. EST (technically
Thursday morning). The Other Ones features Mickey Hart (percussion, vocals), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Bruce Hornsby (keyboards, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Alphonso Johnson (bass), Mark Karan (lead guitar, vocals) and Steve Kimock (lead gui
tar). The group will also be featured on The Craig Kilborn Show on two other upcoming dates, to be determined.
Further Festival, featuring The Other Ones and Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, starts tomorrow at Coors Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.gdtstoo.com/G
DTSTOOFurthurFestival00.html.
Jeff Sipe and Tye North to Leave Leftover Salmon
Leftover Salmon has just announced that drummer Jeff Sipe and bassist Tye North will be leaving the band. Sipe and North will play their final shows as members of the group September 9 and 10 at the Planet Salmon Fest in Lyons, CO. Both musicians released
statements today. “My stay with Leftover Salmon as a full-time member has been 3 1/2 years of incredibly wonderful playing and learning experiences,” says Sipe. “However, now with a new family, I am shifting my career to allow more time with my wife and
baby, as well as to pursue my own recording projects with Terminus Records in Atlanta - a very rare opportunity! I will also be teaching at my home, something I really love doing. Anyone interested in lessons should call my voice mail at 404.303.5952.” Af
ter touring with Comotion, Sipe will play with a band called Project Z, featuring Jimmy Herring and Ricky Keller. The trio will release an album on Terminus Records in November. Sipe will also perform with the Zambila
nd Orchestra December 18 at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta. This year’s line-up includes Warren Haynes, The Derek Trucks Band, Leftover Salmon, Mike Marshall, Bluegrass Underground, Col. Hampton and members of The Aquarium Rescue Unit.
Tye North plans to spend time at home with his wife as well as composing more music. “I am leaving the band as a full-time member to pursue my own interests musically and otherwise, after the Planet Salmon Fest on September 9th & 10th,” says North. “My
hometown, Portland, Oregon, is where my wife and I now live, and I look forward to spending more time at home and working on bringing to life the strange music in my head. We are still a close family in Salmonland, and I anticipate playing with the band
in the future. I cannot begin to list all the great experiences, but this has been the greatest seven years of my life!”
In October and November, Leftover Salmon will tour with John Cowan and Robert Earl Keen and perform acoustically. The band plans to announce a new rhythm section in the coming weeks.
Widespread Panic Concludes Summer Tour with Special Guests
Stanley Jordan, members of Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe sat in with Widespread Panic Saturday and Sunday at River Run in Keystone, CO. Dirty Dozen Brass Band joined Widespread on stage Friday for “Superstition,” “Red Hot Mama” an
d “Fishwater.” On Saturday, DDBB played on “Sheik,” “Christmas Katie” and “Arleen” midway through the second set. For the first encore, Stanley Jordan (guitar), Eric Bolivar (percussion)of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Terrence Higgins (drums) of DDBB s
at in on “Pickin’ Up The Pieces.” The second encore “Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys”->”All Time Low,” featured Karl Denson (saxophone and flute) and Jordan (guitar).
Widespread Panic will celebrate Halloween with a three-night stand at New Orlean’s Lakefront Arena, October 27-29. Mail-order information is available at www.widespreadpanic.com
/newsandinfo/news/mailorder/index.htm.
Robert Walter Benefit Raises Close to $3,000
An all-star cast of musicians took the stage last night at Wetlands Preserve in New York City to raise money for Robert Walter’s 20th Congress, whose equipment was stolen last month. In total, close to $3,000 was raised at last night's show. The line-up
featured Walter, Stanton Moore and Houseman (Galactic), Hope Clayburn and Fuzz (Deep Banana Blackout), Eric Krasno (Soulive), DJ Logic, DJ Stitch, Scott Metzger (Rana), Joe Russo (Fat Mama), David Hoffman, Justin Wallace and Scott Chasolen (ulu), Marc and
Dave Holmes (Actual Proof), Matt Rubano (DJ Logic, formely of Schleigho), Adam Deitch (Average White Band, formerly of Lettuce) and Topaz. “It was one of those nights that will go down in the history of the club as a night where the room just came alive
,” says Wetlands owner Pete Shapiro. “The room started breathing and everyone just started moving together. Last night was definitely one of the highlights of my five years at the club.” The setlist included Lonnie Smith’s “Play It Back,” Herbie Hancoc
k’s “Hang Up Your Hangups,” Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish,” “Sly and the Family Stone’s “If You Want Me to Stay” and The Meters' “Cissy Strut.”
“It was teeming with energy and creativity,” says ulu keyboardist Scott Chasolen. “We played for six straight hours without a break.”
Robert Walter’s 20th Congress is asking anyone with information about the stolen equipment to please call (415) 642.1117 or email info@20thcongress.com.
Gov’t Mule Releases Life Before Insanity on Vinyl
Gov’t Mule’s latest album, Life Before Insanity, is now available on vinyl. A limited edition vinyl is also available in green and is signed by the band, hand numbered and comes with a band poster. The album can be ordered through the band's websit
e.
Gov’t Mule plays September 2 at Genoa Park in Columbus, OH. For the fall itinerary, visit www.mule.net. More tour dates are expected to be added soon.
8/21/00
Strangefolk Releases Live MP3 Album
Strangefolk has teamed up with Emusic.com to release a live MP3 album available now for digital download. Entitled Post Cards From the Road, the album features nine live tracks from various shows from the band’s fall ’99 and Winter 2000 tour. "I fe
el that this set really represents who we are and what we do live,” says lead guitarist Jon Trafton. “It was fun to revisit these tracks during the selection process. I'm glad there are a few as yet unrecorded songs here.” The album includes two previousl
y unreleased songs, “Take It Easy” and “Neighbor” as well as “Rather Go Fishin’,” “Reuben's Place,” “Pawn,” “Chasing Away,” “Sinner,” “So Far Gone” and Walnut.” For more information, visit www.emusic.co
m/features/strangefolk.
Galactic Added to Tonight’s Robert Walter Benefit
All of the members of Galactic will be joining the jam session at Robert Walter’s Equipment Benefit show tonight at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The rest of the line-up includes Walter, Hope Clayburn and Fuzz (Deep Banana Blackout), Eric Krasno an
d Neal Evans (Soulive), DJ Logic, DJ Stich, Scott Metzger (Rana), Joe Russo (Fat Mama) and members of ulu. On July 16, Robert Walter's 20th Congress had its trailer and all of the band’s gear stolen from a hotel parking lot in Albequerque, NM. All proce
eds from tonight’s show will be donated to the band.
The New Deal to Headline Ontario Festival
The New Deal will headline the 2000 Peterborough Folk Festival August 27 at Rotary Park in Peterborough, Ontario. The band will also perform the night before at The Gordon Best Theatre from midnight to 2 a.m. This show will be part of the festival’s Clu
b Crawl, which includes 16 bands playing at 6 different venues in downtown Peterborough. Tickets can be purchased by calling 705-742-9425. Sunday’s show is free and runs from noon to 11 p.m. For festival information, call 705-755-8895.
The New Deal plays Friday at Reverb in Toronto. For more dates, visit www.sound-and-light.com/newdeal/livenewdeal.html.
moe.down Tickets Going Quick
moe.ticketing has sold out of its allotment of tickets for the first-ever moe.down. The event will be held September 1-3 at the Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY and features moe., Ani Difranco, David Grisman Quintet, Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying
Frog Brigade, Charlie Hunter Trio, Martin Sexton, The Great Big Sea and Ominous Seapods among others. Tickets are still available at www.tickets.com or by calling 888-223-6000. For more details, visit www.moe.org.
Electron Performs Rock Opera
Marc Brownstein and Electron performed “The Chemical Warfare Brigade” in its entirety for the first time Friday night at The Trocadero in Philadelphia. The lineup featured Brownstein and Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits, DJ Stitch (The Maui Project), To
m Hamilton (Brothers Past), Joe Russo (Fat Mama) and Pauly Herron (The Maui Project). The opera included “Plan B,” “Floodlights,” “(And The) Ladies,” “Little Lai,” “Confrontation,” ‘Shelby Rose,” “Three Wishes” and “Chemical Warfare Brigade.” During the
second set, Disco Biscuits members Jon Gutwillig and Sam Altman sat in for “M.E.M.P.H.I.S.”
Electron performed again Saturday night at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. Midway through the second set, the Disco Biscuits took the stage and performed “Above The Waves,” “Shem-Rah Boo,”->“Run Like Hell”->“Basis For A Day,” and “The Very Moon”->”Ru
n Like Hell," during which all members of Electron re-emerged and jammed with the band.
The Disco Biscuits play next weekend at Camp Bisco in Morris, PA. For more information, visit www.campbisco.com.
8/18/00
Hope Clayburn Joins Robert Walter Equipment Benefit
New Deep Banana Blackout vocalist Hope Clayburn is the latest performer to sign on for the Robert Walter Equipment Benefit at Wetlands Preserve on Monday August 21. Robert Walter's 20th Congress had its entire gear stolen from a hotel in Albequerque, NM o
n July 16th. Walter himself will appear on keyboards, along with Fuzz (Deep Banana Blackout), Eric Krasno and Neal Evans (Soulive), DJ Logic, DJ Stich, Scott Metzger (Rana), Joe Russo (Fat Mama) and members of ulu. The minimum donation at the door is $10,
with proceeds going towards new equipment for the band. Updated 20th Congress information can be found at the band's web site.
Anaheim Furthur Show Relocated
The August 24 Furthur Festival show has been moved from Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, CA to the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. Fans that bought tickets through GDTSTOO will be able to trade in their tickets at Wil
l Call and will received comparable seats at the new venue. However anyone that bought tickets at other outlets will have to get a refund at the place of purchase and buy new tickets.
The bill features The Other Ones and Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. The Other Ones lineup includes Mickey Hart (percussion, vocals), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Bruce Hornsby (keyboards, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Alphonso Johnson (bass)
, Mark Karan (lead guitar, vocals) and Steve Kimock (lead guitar).
The tour kicks off Wednesday at Coors Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.gdtstoo.com/GDTSTOOFurthurFestival00.html.
Keller Williams and String Cheese Incident to Perform Together
String Cheese Incident has just announced that Keller Williams will be performing with the band for three shows in November. Keller will join SCI November 4 at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA and November 7 and 8 at The Norva. Tickets
are on sale now.
String Cheese kicks off its fall tour October 19 at IU Auditorium in Bloomington, IN.
For the complete itinerary or to order tickets, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
Electron Debuts Tonight
Marc Brownstein's Electron will play its debut show tonight at The Trocadero in Philadelphia, PA. The line-up features Brownstein and Aron Magner of The Disco Biscuits, DJ Stitch (The Maui Project), Tom Hamilton (Brothers Past), Joe Russo (Fat Mama) and
Pauly Herron (The Maui Project). The band will take the stage tomorrow night at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. It will be a busy weekend for Brownstein and Magner, who will also perform with the Disco Biscuits tomorrow at 5 p.m. at the Bayou Music
Festival in Croton, NY. It will be the first time Brownstein has played with the Biscuits since rejoined the group last month.
Look for a new interview with Marc Brownstein in Benji Eisen’s The Kitchen Sink Files.
Berkfest Promoters: “We Sincerely Apologize to Our Patrons”
The promoters of the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival have released a statement addressing some of the problems that occurred at this year’s event.
“While we recognize the successes of the Berkfest event this year, there were also several areas in which we disappointed you the fan. We sincerely apologize to our patrons and the town of Great Barrington for inconveniences related to traffic, parking, s
huttle buses and overall miscommunications.
We appreciate all of the feedback we have received to this point, and encourage you to continue to let us know your thoughts and feelings on the festival. Please direct communication to info@gamelanproduction
s.com. If, for whatever reason, you purchased an advance ticket and were turned away, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss the situation.
We would like to thank you for transcending the logistical problems of the weekend to make the festival such an enormous success on site. You are a testament to the scene, and your ability to work together under difficult circumstances is an asset as we w
ork to continue to hold these events with the support of local townships. Last, we want you to know that we are already making plans for better systems for next year's festival."
Percy Hill and Strangefolk Jam Together
Percy Hill sat in with Strangefolk during the encore of last night’s show at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton, NH. The members of Percy joined Strangefolk on stage for a take on the Rolling Stones’ “Last Time,” an appropriate song choice given
both bands’ uncertain futures. “Percy Hill has been an intricate part of our experience as individuals and as a band,” said Strangefolk lead singer Reid Genauer who announced earlier this year that he would be leaving the band in September. “It was a pow
erful experience to have everyone up there on stage tonight.”
“This is not the end,” said Percy Hill drummer Aaron Katz. “This is just the end of the beginning.”
For the second encore, the members of Percy Hill remained on stage for a version of Strangefolk’s “Sometimes.” Earlier in the night, during Percy Hill’s opening set, Strangefolk’s Luke Smith sat in on drums, while Katz moved to acoustic guitar and sang “A
mmonium Maze.”
Strangefolk plays Saturday at Croton Park in Croton, NY. Genauer’s last show with the band will be at the Garden of Eden Festival, September 2 and 3 in New Haven, VT. No future shows have been announced for Percy Hill.
8/17/00
Leo Nocentelli to tour with McKay, Moore and Williams
Leo Nocentelli, co-founder and original guitarist for the Meters will take to the road in September for a brief southern tour. Nocentelli will be joined by three notable players: Bill McKay, former keyboard player for the Derek Truck Band; bass player Jos
eph Moore, veteran of the Fiji Mariners and Planet Zambee and Oteil and the Peacemakers drummer Woody Williams. The first show will take place at the Georgia Theatre on September 6, after which the group will route to Florida before returning to Georgia f
or a show at JJ Cagney's on September 16. Tour dates and a brief biography can be found at the Skyline Music web site.
Ominous Seapods to Give Away Mountain Bike
In celebration of their new disc, The Super Man Curse, the Ominous Seapods are giving away a mountain bike via their recently revamped web site. Indivduals have through September 1 to enter the drawing to
win the Marin Muirwoods bike. The band, which performs this evening in Rensselaerville, NY at a benefit for Conkling Hall, will a play a number of select dates (including the Bayou Music Festival, Camp Bisco and the moe.down) before heading out on a sout
hern tour which begins on September 6 at Rhythm in Gainesville, Florida.
Los Lobos Serenades Delegates at Democratic National Convention
On Tuesday afternoon, Los Angeles-based Los Lobos performed for politicos visiting the group's hometown at the Democratic National Convention. The band presented its song "One Time, One Night" from the convention floor at the Staples Center. The group beg
ins a string of west coast dates on September first in Arcata, CA. A tour itinerary is available at www.loslobos.org
Leftover Salmon, Umphrey's McGee and New Bohemians at Weed Street Summerfest This Weekend
The Weed Street Summerfest, a two day street fest in Chicago, will present a number of notable groups this weekend. Umphrey's McGee will open the event on Saturday afternoon with an extended set. Later that day the revamped New Bohemians, featuring Edie B
rickell, will perform. The festival will close out on Sunday evening with a set from Leftover Salmon, beginning at 7PM. For additional information, including ticket sales, visit the event web site.
Jerry Joseph and Jackmormons to Perform Post-Panic Shows; Joseph Solo Album Set for US Release
Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons will be peforming following the Widespread Panic Keystone shows this Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20. The Jackmormons gigs will take place at Sherpa & Yedi in Breckenridge, just outside Keystone. In addition, Joseph'
s album Everything Is Beautiful, currently available only as an import will be released in the United States the first week of October. For additional tour dates and info, visit www.jerryjoseph.com.
8/16/00
Car-poolers will Park for Free at Grassroots Music Festival
In an effort to encourage carpooling at this weekend's Grassroots Music Festival in Cockeysville, MD, Walther Productions will be allowing all cars carrying four or more attendees to park for free (parking is $5 for vehicles with less than four people). T
he festival will take place Saturday at Oregon Ridge Park and will feature Medeski, Martin and Wood, Maceo Parker, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, The David Grisman Quintet, The Jazz Mandolin Project, and Lake Trout. Tickets are available and can be purchase
d at www.ticketweb.com or by calling 800-955-5566. For more details, visit www.walther-productions.com.
Smokin’ Seafood II will Feature Leftover Salmon, Hypnotic Clambake and The Recipe
Smokin’ Seafood II will take place this weekend at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Newbury, OH. The list of bands includes Leftover Salmon, Hypnotic Clambake, The David Nelson Band, The Recipe and The Yonder Mountain String Band among others. Leftover Salmon
will play both on Friday and Saturday. Special guests are expected to perform as well. For more details call 440-548-2716 or visit www.nlqp.com.
Comotion Tickets On Sale Today
Tickets for Comotion’s fall tour are on sale as of today. The line-up features Michael Kang on mandolin, Darol Anger on mandolin, Mike Marshall on guitar, cello and ouditar, Paul McCandless on saxophone, oboe and bass clarinet, Jeff Sipe on drums, Tye Nor
th on bass and Aaron Johnston on drums and percussion. The tour begins September 29 at the Huntridge Theatre in Las Vegas and concludes October 8 at Richards on Richards in Vancouver, BC. For the complete tour itinerary or to order tickets, visit www.comotion.cc.
Comotion’s debut album, Head West is also available for pre-order through the website. It will be released nationwide on September 12.
Smokin’ Grass, Rich Hilton of Chic Confirmed for Strangefolk’s Garden of Eden Festival
Strangefolk has added Smokin’ Grass to the line-up of the 5th Annual Garden of Eden Festival, which will be held September 2 and 3 at Addison County Field Days in New Haven, VT. Rich Hilton of Chic has also been confirmed to perform with former band-mate
Nile Rodgers, who produced Strangefolk’s new album, A great Long While. The CD will be released at the festival as well. Other artists appearing at the Garden of Eden include The Gordon Stone Band, Aaron Katz of Percy Hill and the SONO Arts Puppets
. Tickets and shuttle bus reservations are available now at www.strangefolk.com.
Strangefolk and Percy Hill play tomorrow at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton, NH.
David Gans to Perform with The Ordinary Way
David Gans, host of the Grateful Dead Hour and Dead to the World, will be
performing with The Ordinary Way August 23 at The Last Day Saloon in San
Francisco, CA. It will be The Ordinary Way's first West Coast show. From there, the band will travel to Arizona, Nevada, Virginia, West Virginia (for the Autumn Equinox Festival and Florida to round out its summer tour.
The Ordinary Way plays tomorrow at Jack Legs in Nashville, TN. For a
complete list of dates, visit www.fullsteamahead.net/ordway.html.
8/15/00
Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes Postpone Eight Shows
Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes have been forced to postpone all of their August concerts due to back injuries suffered by Page. “Page and The Black Crowes don't want to give their fans anything less than the best show possible and will attempt to resched
ule as many of the gigs as possible before the launch of the previously announced third leg, which commences September 23 in Miami,” The Black Crowes said in a statement. “Fans should stay tuned for updates.” Eight shows in total have been postponed, be
ginning with tonight’s concert scheduled for Irivine Meadows in California. No details about Page’s injury have been released.
The Who has been traveling with the Crowes/Page tour and sharing production costs by alternating nights in each city. The band is not expected to postpone any of its shows.
Zen Tricksters Added to Wormtown Music Festival
The Zen Tricksters have been added to the Wormtown Music Festival, which will take place August 26 and 27 at Stepping Stone Ranch in West Greenwich, RI. The festival also features Jiggle the Handle, Zyra’s Orange, Max Creek, Moon Boot Lover, Michigan Blac
k Snake, Ancient Harmony, Foxtrot Zulu, The Dude of Life, Another Planet, Slipknot! and Loose Change. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 508-753-8882 or by visiting www.tickets.com. For more detail
s, check out www.wormtown.com.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe will Perform at Keystone Aftershow Parties
This weekend, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe will be performing at Barkley’s in Frisco, CO following their afternoon shows with Widespread Panic and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band at River Run in Keystone, CO. The aftershows will begin at 11 p.m. and conclude at
2 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. The capacity of the club is only 300, so tickets are expected to go quick. They are only being sold online at www.karldenson.com.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe plays Friday at The Knitting Factory in Los Angeles, CA.
Maceo Parker, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and Umphrey’s McGee Share Bill
Indiana radio station 93XRT will be hosting “Jazz Transfusion Night” August 20 at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, IN. The line-up features Maceo Parker, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and Umphrey’s McGee. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are available now
through Ticketmaster or at the Star Plaza box office at 219-769-6600. For more information, visit www.umphreys.com.
Walther’s Productions to Offer Discount Autumn Equinox Tickets
Walther Productions will be offering discount tickets to the Autumn
Equinox Festival for those concert goers who are able to attend at all
four upcoming events on the "Walther Productions Late Summer Tour," which also includes Walther's Grassroots Festival, Camp Bisco and The Recipe Family Cookout. The Autumn Equinox Festival will be held September 22-24 in Capon Bridge, WV. Featured artists
include Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, John Scofield, Galactic, David Grisman Quartet, Gong, Tim Reynolds, The David Nelson Band and The Big Wu among others. Fans interested in purchasing discount tickets should stop by the merchandise booth at Walther's G
rassroots Festival, Camp Bisco and The Recipe Family Cookout with a photo ID. For more details, visit www.walther-productions.com.
8/14/00
David Crosby Documentary Will Air Tonight
A biography of David Crosby will air tonight on A & E. The program will include interviews with Phil Lesh, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Graham Nash, Henry Diltz and Jeff Pevar. The documentary focuses on David’s work with Crosby, Stills, Nash (&Young) a
s well as his early years with The Byrds. It also deals with some of his personal hardships including drugs, prison, hepatitis C, a motorcycle accident and an earthquake that destroyed his home. The hour-long program airs tonight at 8 p.m. EST and is pa
rt of a week-long series on rock musicians that also features Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin.
Jen Durkin Bids Farewell to Deep Banana Blackout
Jen Durkin performed her last show as a member of Deep Banana Blackout yesterday at the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival in Great Barrington, MA. Durkin’s final song with the band was the encore, “Groove is Here.” DBB drummer Eric Kalb, (also Durkin’s n
ew husband) then walked to the front of the stage to announce that Jen will be singing with Bernie Worrell for a few shows in October and Durkin added that she will be back to sit in with Deep Banana sometime in the near future.
Hope Clayburn, formerly of Baaba Seth, will take over as lead vocalist for Deep Banana Blackout. She will begin rehearsals on August 25 and will make her debut with the band September 2 at Jazz Aspen in Aspen, CO.
Warren Haynes Jams with Medeski, Martin & Wood
Warren Haynes sat in with Medeski, Martin & Wood Friday at the Waterloo Summer Festival in Stanhope, NJ. The festival line-up also featured Gov’t Mule, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and Deep Banana Blackout. Haynes jammed with MMW for the second half of t
he set, which included the Hendrix classic “Hey Joe.”
Medeski, Martin & Wood will play a free show Thursday at Lafayette Square in Buffalo, NY. For more summer and fall dates, visit www.mmw.net.
Benefit for Michael Moore Raises in Excess of $3,000
The recent benefit auction organized by Jambands.com staffer David Shulman raised $3,150 for Michael Moore, a fan who died in an accident following the Alpine Valley Phish show on July 8th. The money will be donated to Moore’s family for funeral expenses
. Items that were auctioned off include two tickets and aftershow passes to a fall Phish show of the winner’s choice and promotional posters autographed by the band. Anyone interested in sending donations to the Moore family, can mail checks to The Mic
hael Moore Fund, 13855 County Rd. 100, Lakeville, OH 44638. Checks should be made out to "The Michael Moore Fund."
Special Guests Abound at Berkfest, Jiggle Covers Graceland
The Berkshire Mountain Music Festival featured many special guests sitting in with different groups over the course of the weekend. On Saturday, Jiggle The Handle covered Paul Simon’s album, Graceland and welcomed Addison Groove Project’s horn sect
ion, Ben Groppe, Dave Adams and Brendan McGinn to the stage. Brad and Andrew Barr of The Slip also sat in. The AGP horns also joined Uncle Sammy earlier in the afternoon for a take of the “Night Court” theme song. Bela Fleck & the Flecktones welcomed DJ L
ogic to the stage for a few songs including “Sinister Minister.” Later in the night, Logic, Jeff Coffin, Future Man and Michael Travis of String Cheese Incident all joined moe. on stage for portions of the set. On Sunday afternoon, Dr. Didg sat in with St
ring Cheese Incident.
8/15/00
Maceo Parker, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and Umphrey’s McGee Share Bill
Indiana radio station 93XRT will be hosting “Jazz Transfusion Night” August 20 at the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, IN. The line-up features Maceo Parker, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and Umphrey’s McGee. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are available now
through Ticketmaster or at the Star Plaza box office at 219-769-6600. For more information, visit www.umphreys.com.
Walther’s Productions to Offer Discount Autumn Equinox Tickets
Walther Productions will be offering discount tickets to the Autumn
Equinox Festival for those concert goers who are able to attend at all
four upcoming events on the "Walther Productions Late Summer Tour," which also includes Walther's Grassroots Festival, Camp Bisco and The Recipe Family Cookout. The Autumn Equinox Festival will be held September 22-24 in Capon Bridge, WV. Featured artists
include Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, John Scofield, Galactic, David Grisman Quartet, Gong, Tim Reynolds, The David Nelson Band and The Big Wu among others. Fans interested in purchasing discount tickets should stop by the merchandise booth at Walther's G
rassroots Festival, Camp Bisco and The Recipe Family Cookout with a photo ID. For more details, visit www.walther-productions.com.
8/14/00
David Crosby Documentary Will Air Tonight
A biography of David Crosby will air tonight on A & E. The program will include interviews with Phil Lesh, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Graham Nash, Henry Diltz and Jeff Pevar. The documentary focuses on David’s work with Crosby, Stills, Nash (&Young) a
s well as his early years with The Byrds. It also deals with some of his personal hardships including drugs, prison, hepatitis C, a motorcycle accident and an earthquake that destroyed his home. The hour-long program airs tonight at 8 p.m. EST and is pa
rt of a week-long series on rock musicians that also features Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin.
Jen Durkin Bids Farewell to Deep Banana Blackout
Jen Durkin performed her last show as a member of Deep Banana Blackout yesterday at the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival in Great Barrington, MA. Durkin’s final song with the band was the encore, “Groove is Here.” DBB drummer Eric Kalb, (also Durkin’s n
ew husband) then walked to the front of the stage to announce that Jen will be singing with Bernie Worrell for a few shows in October and Durkin added that she will be back to sit in with Deep Banana sometime in the near future.
Hope Clayburn, formerly of Baaba Seth, will take over as lead vocalist for Deep Banana Blackout. She will begin rehearsals on August 25 and will make her debut with the band September 2 at Jazz Aspen in Aspen, CO.
Warren Haynes Jams with Medeski, Martin & Wood
Warren Haynes sat in with Medeski, Martin & Wood Friday at the Waterloo Summer Festival in Stanhope, NJ. The festival line-up also featured Gov’t Mule, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and Deep Banana Blackout. Haynes jammed with MMW for the second half of t
he set, which included the Hendrix classic “Hey Joe.”
Medeski, Martin & Wood will play a free show Thursday at Lafayette Square in Buffalo, NY. For more summer and fall dates, visit www.mmw.net.
Benefit for Michael Moore Raises in Excess of $3,000
The recent benefit auction organized by Jambands.com staffer David Shulman raised $3,150 for Michael Moore, a fan who died in an accident following the Alpine Valley Phish show on July 8th. The money will be donated to Moore’s family for funeral expenses
. Items that were auctioned off include two tickets and aftershow passes to a fall Phish show of the winner’s choice and promotional posters autographed by the band. Anyone interested in sending donations to the Moore family, can mail checks to The Mic
hael Moore Fund, 13855 County Rd. 100, Lakeville, OH 44638. Checks should be made out to "The Michael Moore Fund."
Special Guests Abound at Berkfest, Jiggle Covers Graceland
The Berkshire Mountain Music Festival featured many special guests sitting in with different groups over the course of the weekend. On Saturday, Jiggle The Handle covered Paul Simon’s album, Graceland and welcomed Addison Groove Project’s horn sect
ion, Ben Groppe, Dave Adams and Brendan McGinn to the stage. Brad and Andrew Barr of The Slip also sat in. The AGP horns also joined Uncle Sammy earlier in the afternoon for a take of the “Night Court” theme song. Bela Fleck & the Flecktones welcomed DJ L
ogic to the stage for a few songs including “Sinister Minister.” Later in the night, Logic, Jeff Coffin, Future Man and Michael Travis of String Cheese Incident all joined moe. on stage for portions of the set. On Sunday afternoon, Dr. Didg sat in with St
ring Cheese Incident.
Widespread Panic Announces Halloween Shows, Mail Order Tickets on Sale Now
Widespread Panic has announced its Halloween shows will take place in New Orleans again this year. The three-night run will take place October 27-29 at Lakefront Arena. Although none of the concerts actually falls on Halloween, the band will be celebratin
g early and is encouraging fans to come dressed in costume. Mail order tickets are available now through September 15. For more details, visit www.widespreadpanic.com/newsandinf
o/news/mailorder/index.htm.
Widespread plays Saturday and Sunday at River Run in Keystone, CO with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
Vernon Reid Performs at Berkfest Marley Tribute
Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid performed with “Burnin’ and Lootin’” late last night to conclude the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival in Great Barrington, MA. Vernon was a last-minute addition to the Bob Marley tribute band, which also included Eric
Krasno (Soulive) on guitar, Keith Mosely (String Cheese Incident) on bass, Bob Moses (Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny among others) on drums, Paul Wolstencroft (Jiggle The Handle) on keyboards, Dan Rockett (Rockett Band) on vocals, Ekene on vocals and DJ Logi
c on turntables. The setlist featured Marely classics such as “Them Belly Full,” “Stir It Up,” “Bend Down Low,” “No Woman, No Cry” and “Lively Up Yourself.” For the encore, “Jammin,” Brad Barr of the Slip sat in on guitar and Rob Marscher of Addison Groov
e Project sat in on keyboards.
8/11/00
Comotion To Tour
Comotion, the Colorado-based project which draws together members and alumni of numerous notable bands incluing Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, David Grisman Band, Leftover Salmon and Strng Cheese Incidet will take to the road for nine shows, beginning in
late September. The group's roster includes Darol Anger, Aaron Johnston, Michael Kang, Mike Marshall, Paul McCandless, Tye North and Jeff Sipe. The tour will begin at the Huntridge Theater in Las Vegas and wind its way north before concluding in Vancouver
on October 8. The band's debut recording, Head West (Scifidelity) will appear in stores on September 12, although pre-orders are slated to ship within the next two weeks. Updates will appear on the band's o
fficial web site, www.comotion.cc
Final Line-up Announced For Planet Salmon Fest
Leftover Salmon's Planet Salmon Fest will take place in Lyons, CO on September 9 and 10. The host group will welcome a number of performers over the two day event including John Bell, the Derek Trucks Band, Maceo Parker, the Wild Magnolias and the Yonder
Mountain String Band. For additional facts about the festival (including camping info)and ticket sales visit www.bluegrass.com and www.leftoversalmon.com.
Ancient Harmony To Record Three Night Run
Georgia-based quartet Ancient Harmony will record its three shows this coming week in Tallahasse, for a future live release. The band has enlisted notable engineer Doug Oade to record the gigs at the Warehouse on August 16-18 with the intention of produci
ng a double CD set in the fall. A twenty-six version of the group's song "Memory" appears on the recent Lauan compilation Three Sets Vol. 2. For additional information on the group visit www.anicentharmony.com
The Other Ones 2000 To Debut on Craig Kilborn Show
The current incarnation of the Other Ones (with new regulars Bill Kreutzmann and Alphonso Johnson) will make its national debut on August 23. The band will perform on the Craig Kilborn show on Wednesday evening (Thursday morning) at 12:30 a.m. The group,
currently in rehearsal, will headline Furthur Festival 2000 which will begins that evening at the Coors Amphitheater in Chula Vista, CA. For tour information visit the official Furthur 2000 page
on Dead.net.
Tickets Available to See Bela Fleck & the Flecktones Perform on CBS Progam
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones will be appearing on CBS Saturday Early Show
tomorrow. Free tickets are available for anyone who'd like to attend the taping. The band will be recording beginning at 7 a.m. in the New York City studio. Tickets will be offered via radio station WFUV-FM. For more information, call 212-975-2227. The Fl
ecktones will perform at the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival in Great Barrington, MA at 5:45 p.m. Saturday. For more dates, visit www.flecktones.com.
Equipment Benefit Planned for Robert Walter's 20th Congress
Wetlands Preserve is hosting an "Equipment Benefit For Robert Walter" August 21 in New York City. Robert Walter's 20th Congress had its trailer containing all of the band's gear stolen July 16 in Albuquerque, NM. The benefit's line-up includes Walter, mem
bers of Deep Banana Blackout, members of Fat Mama, Eric Krasno and Neal Evans of Soulive, ulu, DJ Logic, DJ Stitch, Scott Metzger of Rana and many more. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and at the Wetlands box office with no service charge. Proc
eeds will go directly to Robert Walter's 20th Congress. For additional information visit the band's web site.
String Cheese Incident Announces Fall Tour; New Albums In The Works
Colorado-based quintet String Cheese Incident has announced the dates of its month long fall tour. The first show will take place in Bloomington at the Indiana University Auditorium on October 19. From here the band will travel east, performing at a numbe
r of theaters, including a Halloween show at Portland's State Theater. The tour concludes on November 19 at the University of Florida Bandshell. Tickets will be available via the band's web site beginning
August 18 at 10 AM MDT. The group also has plans to release another double live album in the fall with a studio offering to follow (Los Lobos' Steve Berlin is set to produce). The band performs this weekend at the Berkshi
re Mountain Music Festival.
8/10/00
Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons Set Will be Broadcast Tonight
A set of music by Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons will be broadcast on WXRV 92.5 FM tonight at 10 p.m. EST. The station, known as “The River,” is located outside Boston in Haverill, MA. Fans outside the area that are interested in checking out the broadcas
t can listen on the web at www.92.5theriver.com.
Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons will perform Saturday afternoon at the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival in Great Barrington, MA. For more tour dates, visit www.jerryjoseph.com/tour.htm.
Blueground Undergrass to Open Atlanta Furthur Show
Blueground Undergrass will open the final Furthur Festival show at Lakewood Amphitheater in Atlanta, GA. The rest of the bill includes The Other Ones and Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makes. The Other Ones features Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, St
eve Kimock, Mark Karan, Bruce Hornsby and Alphonso Johnson. The tour begins August 23 at Coors Amphitheater in San Diego, CA. For a complete list of dates, visit www.dead.net/cavenweb/fu
rthuron/ticketandvenue.html.
Have a Question for Chris Whitley?
Chris Whitley will field questions from fans for an upcoming interview on “The A List with Anthony DeCurtis.” Whitley’s latest album, Perfect Day, features special guests Billy Martin and Chris Wood of MMW. The interview will take place this Monday
and will be available in streaming video September 27 at 9 p.m. EST. To submit a question, visit http://community.getmusic.com/Forum9/HTML/000044.html.
Whitley will play September 6 at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. For more dates, visit www.phpad.com/whitley/tour.
The Derek Trucks Band Announces Fall Dates
The tireless Derek Trucks is currently on the road with his band. While the Allman Brothers take a few weeks off from their summer schedule, The Derek Trucks Band will tour out west, beginning tomorrow at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
The band played last night at Rittenhouse Square in Plhiladelphia, before heading to California. The short tour will end August 21 at the Sunset Station Hotel & Casino in Henderson, NV. The band has also announced more dates for September during the nex
t ABB break. The mini-tour begins September 8 at Club Laga in Pittsburgh, PA and concludes September 17 at Moose's Music Hall in Knoxville, TN.
For the complete itinerary, visit www.derektrucks.com.
Niles Rodgers to Perform at Strangefolk’s Garden of Eden Festival
Strangefolk has just announced that Nile Rodgers will perform at the 5th Annual Garden of Eden Festival, September 2 and 3 in New Haven, VT. Rodgers played guitar in the band Chic and also produced Strangefolk’s new album, A Great Long While, which
will be released at the festival. Niles has also worked with artists such as Madonna, David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton and Duran Duran. The album’s first single, “Chasing Away” is now available for free download at www.emusic.com/albums/19982.
The band will be offering round-trip bus service to the Garden of Eden. One bus will leave from Boston, MA and one will depart from The University of Burlington in Vermont. The deadline to reserve a seat is August 26. For more details, visit www.strangefolk.com or call 802-654-8742.
Strangefolk plays August 17 at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH. Percy Hill has recently been added to the bill and will open the show.
Medeski, Martin & Wood and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones Join Each Other on Stage
John Medeski sat in with Bela Fleck & the Flecktones last night at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH. Medeski joined the band for two songs including “Two Horny Blues,” during which he took an extended solo. Medeski, Martin & Wood h
eadlined the show and welcomed Bela to the stage to jam with them on some new material. The show culminated with all members of both bands (with the exception of Victor Wooten) performing the Duke Ellington tune, "Blue Pepper." The show was the third of
five co-bills that the MMW and Bela Fleck & the Flecktones are doing this month. Both bands play at the Cape Cod Melody Tent tonight in Hyannis, MA and this weekend at the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival in Great Barrington, MA.
8/9/00
Calobo Plans to Take a Year Off
Calobo has announced that they will be taking at least a year off from touring. The band’s tour begins tonight at The Rico Theater in Rico, CO and will conclude October 20 at The Crystal Ballroom in Portland, OR. Although no reason for the hiatus has been
given, the band plans to release a statement on its website soon. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.calobo.com.
Thirty States Sue Major Record Companies for Alleged CD Price Fixing
A federal lawsuit has been filed by the State Attorneys General of thirty states and U.S. commonwealths alleging that the five major record companies are conspiring to overcharge consumers for CDs. New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer filed the
suit yesterday in New York City. The plaintiffs in the suit claim that illegal agreements between the record labels and retailers resulted in fixed minimum CD prices. The five record companies named in the suit are Capitol Records, Sony Music, BMG Music
, Universal Music and Warner Music. “We still believe that MAP (minimum advertised price) was a legitimate and appropriate practice and we are confident that the courts will reach the same conclusion," BMG said in a statement. Music retailers such as Tow
er Records, Sam Goody and Musicland were also named in the suit.
Plaintiffs in the suit include New York, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Kansas, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Northern Mariana Islands, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Dickey Betts Band Line-up Announced
The line-up for the Dickey Betts Band has just announced. The band will feature Betts (guitar and vocals), with Mark May (guitar & vocals), David Stoltz (bass), Chris Jensen (tenor, alto, soprano sax & flute), Mark Greenberg (drums), Matt Zeiner (keyboard
s & vocals), and Junior Ortiz (Latin percussion). The tour kicks off August 23 at Jano’s Landing in St. Petersburg, FL and concludes September 23 at the Webster Theatre Hartford, CT. For the complete itinerary, visit www.hahtsauce.haht.com/trade40j/hotnews/hotnews.html#DickeyBettsBand.
moe. Sells Out Tokyo
moe. has sold out it’s September 23 show at Astro Hall in Tokyo. The show is part of the band’s first trip to Japan, which also includes stops at Big Cat in Osaka on September 22 and Bay Hall in Yokohama on September 24.
moe. will host the first-ever moe.down September 1-3 at the Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY. The line-up features moe., Ani Difranco, David Grisman Quintet, Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, Charlie Hunter Trio, Martin Sexton, The Grea
t Big Sea and Ominous Seapods among others. For more information, visit www.moe.org.
Soup to Receive Atlanta People’s Choice Award
Soup will receive the People’s Choice Award tonight at the Atlanta Local Music Awards. The event is being held at the Tabernacle, where the band will also perform several songs. "Because we spend a great deal of time touring, we don't always feel like we'
re a part of the Atlanta music scene,” says guitarist Kevin Crow. “Having a large number of people around Atlanta saying Soup is their favorite band, though, is definitely a nice affirmation that we're reaching people in our hometown.” Soup will also play
tomorrow night at the Atlantis Music Conference at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta. For more information, visit www.soupkitchen.com/index2.htm or call 770=499-8600.
David Grisman Q & A
David Grisman's label, Acoustic Disc, has just launched its new website. The site features a question and answer section that is maintained personally by Grisman. There is also a catalog of all of Jerry Garcia and Grisman's collaborative recordings, str
eaming "Dawg Radio," music transcriptions and photos.
The David Grisman Quintet plays tonight at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, WA. For more dates or to ask David a question, visit www.acousticdisc.com.
8/8/00
Phish’s Bittersweet Motel Set for August 25 Release
Bittersweet Motel, a documentary on Phish, will be released nationwide on August 25. The eighty-minute film was produced and directed by Todd Phillips and follows the band on the road in both Europe and the United States over the course of a year. “When
I sat down and spent some time listening to the musicianship and heard how good these guys are, I became a fan,” says Phillips. “I have a real appreciation for what they do creatively: how they don't have a set list, they're playing something different
every night, and you don't know what you're going to get when you show up. It's pretty original in this day and age."
The film premieres on both the east and west coasts at the following theaters: Cinema Village in New York City, Lumiere in San Francisco, CA, OaksTheatre in Berkely, CA, Towne Cinema in San Jose, CA, Rafael Film Center in San Rafael, CA, The Raven Theater
and Film Center in Healdsburg, CA and Hoyts Nickelodeon in Burlington, VT. Bittersweet Motel will open in several other locations in September. For a complete listing along with movie clips, pictures and an interview with Phillips, visit www.bittersweetmotel.com.
More Tour Dates Confirmed for Dickey Betts Band
More dates have been confirmed for the Dickey Betts Band. Betts will tour with blues guitarist Mark May, but the rest of the line-up has not yet been announced. The tour begins August 23 at Janos Landing in St. Petersburg, FL and will conclude September 2
3 at the Webster Theatre in Hartford, MA. Other dates that have been added to the tour include September 12 at Wetlands Preserve in New York, City, September 13 at Irving Plaza in New York City, September 14 at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT, September 15
at Avalon in Boston, MA, September 18 at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., September 20 at the Crocodile Rock Café in Allentwon, PA, September 21 at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA and September 22 at the Stoney Pony in Asbury, NJ. For the
complete itinerary, visit www.hahtsauce.haht.com/trade40j/hotnews/hotnews.html#DickeyBettsBand.
Big Frog Invades New York Tonight
Japanese band Big Frog will make it’s American debut tonight at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. Big Frog is a Grateful Dead cover band that has opened for Phish in Japan (most recently at Hibiya Outdoor Theatre in Tokyo on June 11). Although none of
the band members can speak English, they sing Dead songs in English and reportedly have great “Bobby” and “Jerry” voices. The Toni Brown Band will open the show. Tickets will be available at the door.
Steve Kimock and Friends Added to Musicians For Medical Marijuna Benefit
Steve Kimock and Friends have been added to the “Musicians for Medical Marijuana” benefit concert. The event is being held August 13 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. The rest of the line-up includes Jemimah Puddleduck (Mark Karan , John
Molo, Arlan Schierbaum and Bob Gross), Gregg's Eggs (Greg Anton, Barry Sless, Mari Mack, Cris Wilson, Lonnie Walker, and Futoshi Morioka) featuring special guest Vince Welnick, and host of the Grateful Dead Hour, David Gans. Tickets are available now and
can be purchased at www.gdtstoo.com or by calling 415-457-6388. Proceeds from the event will help support public education efforts, Medical Cannabis Research, and patients and caregivers facing ongoing challenges. For
more information, visit www.m4mmj.org.
8/7/00
Gregg Allman & Friends to Tour This Fall
A handful of Gregg Allman & Friends tour dates have been announced. The line-up features Allman, Floyd Miles, Danny Chauncey, Jamo Van de Bogert, Tommy Thompson, Tommy Miller, Mark McGee, and Mark Showalter. The band is scheduled to play October 24 at A
valon in Boston, MA, October 28 at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, SC, November 4 at the Sarasota Blues Festival in Sarasota, FL and November 8 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL. More dates are expected to be added in the coming weeks.
String Cheese Incident’s Bill Nershi Goes Electric at Newport Folk Festival
Bill Nershi played electric guitar with the String Cheese Incident for the first time ever Saturday at the Newport Folk Festival in Newport, RI. Nershi, who generally plays acoustic guitar, plugged in to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the controversia
l 1965 performance by Bob Dylan, who was the first artist to play electric guitar at the folk festival. Although this was Nershi’s first time playing electric with String Cheese Incident, he has played with other bands. In April, he performed four songs
with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at the Gothic Theater in Denver and earlier this month he played electric guitar with Liz Oxnard and Her Big Band at Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, OR.
Lenny Kravitz and Chris Wood Jam with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Lenny Kravitz and Chris Wood sat in with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe last night at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Wood joined the band for an extended funk jam that stretched beyond the twenty-minute mark. Denson then invited Kravtiz on stage to
sing “Groove On.” Kravitz then performed his song “Freedom Train” with the band.
Kravitz and Denson were in the studio working on a project together on Saturday and Sunday. No word on a release date as of yet. However, it was not the first collaboration between the two musicians. Karl played saxaphone on two of Lenny's albums, L
et Love Rule and Mama Said.
Deep Banana Blackout's Jen Durkin and Eric Kalb Wed
Deep Banana Blackout vocalist Jen Durkin married DBB drummer Eric Kalb yesterday on Long Island, NY. The two met when they were both members of the band Tongue ‘N Groove, prior to the formation of Deep Banana Blackout. Well-wishers can convey their cong
ratulations at the band’s next show, Friday at Waterloo Festival in Stanhope, NJ or Durkin’s farwell show with the band, Sunday at the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival in Great Barrington, NY.
Look for a joint interview with Durkin and Kalb in the Aug 15 issue of Jambands.com.
Gov’t Mule Sits in with the Allman Brothers Band – Again
For the second time in a week, Warren Haynes, Allen Woody and Matt Abts sat in with the Allman Brothers Band. All three members of Gov’t Mule jammed with the Allmans last Sunday in Toronto, and last night performed with them at Montage Mountain in Scrant
on, PA. Other special guests last night included Johhny Neel, Berry Oakley Jr. and Marc Ford of Blue Floyd. During “Soulshine,” Haynes, Woody emerged for the first of five songs they would play with the band as Abts filled in on kit and Oteil and Jaimoe
departed. Next came “One Way Out” which also featured Neel on piano. “Franklin’s Tower” followed with Burbridge on vocals. Haynes and remained for “End of the Line” and “Statesboro Blues,” before Oakly Jr. and Ford sat in on “Dreams” while Oteil subbe
d for Jaimoe on drums.
The Allman Brothers play next August 25 at the Madison Blues Festival in Madison, WI. For more dates, visit www.allmanbrothersband.com.
8/5/00
Phish Tickets and Memorabilia at Michael Moore Fund Benefit Auction
On July 8, a thirty year old Phish fan named Michael Moore died in an accident following the band's performance at Alpine Valley. In an effort to help defray the funeral expenses, through the cooperation of the band, David Shulman has assembled an auction
of Phish tickets (& passes) and signed posters. For addition information and to bid, visit the auction page.
The Big Wu and Blueground Undergrass to Play “The Music Hasn’t Stopped” Concert
The Big Wu and Blueground Undergrass will perform today at “The Music Hasn’t Stopped” concert at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA. The show part of an annual event put on by Jeff Dunham, who hosts the popular jam band radio show, “The Dunhams.” The pr
ogram airs Sunday nights at 1 a.m. on 92.9 FM WZGC out of Atlanta and features live sets from the Brandyhouse each week. This Sunday, The Big Wu will play the venue and have its set broadcast live on the air. For more information, email jeffdunham@z93.com.
Sector 9 Announces Fall Tour Dates, New Album Due in September
Sound Tribe Sector 9 has just announced its fall tour dates. The band will be touring in support of its new album, Offered Schematics Suggesting Peace, due out in early September. The majority of the shows on the tour will be “evening withs” and wi
ll vary from two to three sets. The tour begins August 26 at Justice League in San Francisco, CA and will conclude on Halloween with a show at the Wilma Theatre in Missoula, MT. Sector 9 will head back to the West Coast for a couple of weeks in November.
Those dates will be announced next month. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.sts9.com.
New Album on the way from The Recipe, Line-up Set for Family Cookout
The Recipe’s new album, Geode, will be released in late September on Phoenix Rising Records. It will be the group’s debut with the New York-based label. The band’s Family Cookout festival will be held Septemer 8 and 9 at the Cheat River Festival Si
te in Albright, WV. Featured artists include The Derek Trucks Band, Hypnotic Clambake, Max Creek, Blueground Undergrass, Dr. Didg, Stewed Mulligan, the Davisson Brothers, Cheap Truckers' Speed, The Argument and Rick Kline. Special guests that appear on Geode will also be performing with The Recipe. The band is currently planning a 10-week tour this fall in support of the album. For more details including ticket information for the Family Cookout, visit www.thereci
pe.com or www.walther-productions.com.
Keith Mosely of SCI Added to Bob Marley Tribute Set at Berkfest
String Cheese Incident bassist Keith Mosely has been added to the line-up of “Burnin’ and Lootin’,” a Bob Marley tribute group that will take the stage at the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival next weekend in Great Barrington, MA. Mosely will replace Otei
l Burbridge who was originally scheduled to perform. The rest of the line-up includes Bob Moses (Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny among others) on drums, DJ Logic on turntables, Kras (Soulive) on guitar, Dan Rockett (Rockett Band) on vocals and guitar, Ekene o
n vocals and other special guests. The band will perform Sunday August 13 in the late night lodge at Berkfest. Fans will be allowed to camp at Butternut Basin Ski Area Sunday night, however admission to late night show will not be included in the festival
ticket price. The event begins Friday August 11. Other artists performing include Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Medeski, Martin & Wood, moe., Galactic, Soulive, String Cheese Incident, Deep Banana Blackout, Femi Kuti, Jiggle the Handle, The New Deal, John
Brown’s Body and Spearhead, among many others. For more information, visit www.berkfest.com.
Release of Frogwings Album Postponed
The release of the debut Frogwings album, Croakin' at Toad's, has been postponed until October 3. The line-up features John Popper, Kofi Burbridge and Allman Brothers Band members Butch Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Jimmy Herring, Derek Trucks and Marc Quinone
s. Originally scheduled to be released on August 22, the album consists of live material recorded in February of 1999 at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT. Frogwings will likely tour briefly in October, although it is unclear if Popper will perform with the g
roup. Other possible vocalists include Susan Tedeschi (who sang with the band at The Jammys) as well as original singer Edwin McCain. For more information, visit www.frogwings.com.
8/4/00
Tonight’s Project Object show to be Webcast
Project’s Object’s summer tour featuring special guest Ike Willis begins tonight at the Met Café in Providence, RI. The show will be webcast live on the Digital Club Network beginning at 9 p.m. EST.
The line-up includes Willis on guitar and vocals, Rick Bartow on bass and vocals, Jeff Breedlove on keys and vocals, Andre Cholmondeley on guitar and vocals, Mumbo on drums, keys, percussion and vocals and Wes Paich on drums, vocals, keys and percussion.
Tomorrow night’s show at Wetlands Preserve in New York City will feature Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley) on guitar. The show will be recorded for an upcoming release in the Phoenix Presents series. The tour concludes August 23 at the Stanhope
House in Stanhope, NJ. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.projectobject.com.
8/3/00
Blues Traveler Performs at Republican National Convention
Blues Traveler performed Tuesday in Philadelphia at a party thrown by House Majority Leader Dick Armey of Texas. The event was one of many being hosted by republican delegates while the Convention is in town. Blues Traveler frontman John Popper is an adv
ocate of an individual's right to bear firearms, which is likely one reason the band chose to play at the event. Other artists that have performed at the Convention this week include the Neville Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Earth, Wind and Fire, Hank Willia
ms Jr., and Jon Secada.
Tonight’s Slip Show will be Webcast
The Slip will play a free show tonight at Joyous Lake in Woodstock, NY. The performance will be webcast live on www.radiowoodstock.com beginning at 10 p.m. The show will also be broadcast on the local radio pro
gram, “Sessions” on 100.1 FM WDST. The Slip play Saturday at the Mercury Lounge in New York City. For more dates, visit www.theslip.com.
Tim Reynolds and Joules Graves Added to Autumn Equinox
The line-up for the Fifth Annual Autumn Equinox Festival has been confirmed. The event will be held September 21-24 at Buffalo Community Gap in Capon Bridge, WV. Artists performing include recent additions Tim Reynolds and Joules Graves, as well as John S
cofield, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Galactic, David Grisman Quartet, The Big Wu, All Mighty Senators, Gong, Acoustic Syndicate, Gordon Stone Band, Gibb Droll, The Ordinary Way, David Nelson Band, Sandip Burman & Friends, Snake Oil Medicine Show, Ray's
Music Exchange, The Johny Staats Project, and Catfish Hodge. Discounted tickets are available until August 22 and can be purchased at www.ticketweb.com, or by calling 800-955-5566. For more information, visit www.walther-productions.com/5AutumnEquinox.htm.
Somatose and Cayuga to Record for Television Program
Bostone-based Somatose will be performing with Cayuga tonight at the Rhythm Room in Cleveland Hts, OH. The show will begin at 9:45 p.m. and will be taped for a local television program. Although a specific airdate has not been set, the show will air on pu
blic broadcast channels throughout the midwest. Somatose is wrapping up its summer tour Friday at Nelson’s Ledges in Garrettsville, OH with Jiggle the Handle, Ray’s Music Exchange and Ekoostik Hookah. For more information, visit www.geocities.com/somatose_2000/news.html.
Phil & Friends Fall Dates Announced, Jimmy Herring Added to Line-up
Phil Lesh & Friends fall tour dates have been released. The line-up will feature Lesh, Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, Rob Barraco and John Molo. The tour begins with a two-night stand at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, VT September 30 and October 1 and
will then head to Boston for a four-night run at the Orpheum Theater. The band will play seven nights at the Beacon Theater in New York City, October 9-11 and October 13-16 and four nights at the Riviera Theater in Chicago, October 18-2. The tour conclude
s with a two-night stand October 24 and 25 at The Fillmore in Denver, CO. On-sale ticket dates have not yet been released.
8/2/00
Hope Clayburn to Assume Vocal Duties in Deep Banana Blackout
Deep Banana Blackout has just announced that vocalist, saxophonist, flautist and percussionist Hope Clayburn of Baaba Seth will be joining the band. Clayburn will take over as lead vocalist after Jen Durkin performs her last show with the band at the Berk
shire Mountain Music Festival, August 13 in Great Barrington, MA. Clayburn’s debut with Deep Banana will be September 2 at Jazz Aspen in Aspen, CO. For more DBB dates, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
Portions of Berkfest to be Webcast
All performances on the main stage of this year’s Berkshire Mountain Music Festival will be webcast at www.radiowoodstock.com. Berkfest will be held August 11-13 at Butternut Basin Ski Area in Great Barrington,
MA. Main stage acts include Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Medeski, Martin & Wood, moe., Galactic, Soulive, String Cheese Incident, Deep Banana Blackout, Femi Kuti, Jiggle the Handle, The New Deal, John Brown’s Body and Spearhead, among others. Advanced tic
ket prices end this Friday at midnight EST and online sales end Saturday at 8 p.m. EST. For more information including the full line-up, visit www.berkfest.com.
Warren Haynes Confirmed for Phil & Friends Fall Tour
Warren Haynes has been confirmed to join Phil Lesh and Friends this fall. So far, the line-up includes Haynes, Lesh, drummer John Molo and keyboardist Rob Barraco, who recently left the Zen Tricksters. Although no specific dates have been confirmed, sourc
es tell Jambands.com that the tour will take place in October and begin in Burlington, VT. From there, the band will swing through Boston before heading out west. Look for the complete itinerary to be announced in the coming weeks.
Line-up Changes for the Derek Trucks Band
Vocalist and percussionist Javier Colon has joined the Derek Trucks Band. Javier most recently performed in the Connecticut-based band EMcQ (which Deep Banana Blackout guitarist Fuzz has sat in with on more than one occasion). Colon’s first show as an o
fficial member of the band will be August 6 at Big Boulder Ski Area in Lake Harmony, PA. The Derek Trucks Band has also parted ways with keyboardist Bill McKay due to creative differences.
The band will begin a short West Coast tour on August 11 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.derektrucks.com.
Jerry Joseph Joins Widespread Panic on Stage
Jerry Joseph and Brad Rosen sat in with Widespread Panic last night at Central Park Summerstage in New York City. Joseph (Little Women, the Jackmormons) sang and played guitar on “Climb To Safety,” a song that he wrote for Widespread’s 1999 album, ‘Ti
l The Medicine Takes. During “North,” Rosen (Jackmormons), sat in on drums and Joseph remained to play guitar.
Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons play tonight at Festival Kieran in Mercersberg, PA. For more dates, visit www.jerryjoseph.com/tour.htm.
Ray White, Ike Willis to Appear at First Annual Zappening
Zappening 2000 will take place August 11-13 in Peoria, IL. The festival is a tribute to Frank Zappa and will feature performances by Ike Willis and Project Object, Ray White with Car Trouble, The Brothers of Invention, Essra Mohawk and Friends, Banned fro
m Utopia, and The Grandmothers (which includes three of the original members of Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention: Don Preston, Bunk Gardner and Jimmy Carl Black). The host of the event will be Justin Kreutzmann, son of Grateful Dead drummer, Bill. Ticke
ts are available now through Ticketmaster. For more information, visit www.zappening.freeservers.com.
Corky Laing and Gordie Johnson Jam with Gov’t Mule
Corky Laing and Gordie Johnson sat in with Gov’t Mule during a five-song encore Monday at Comfort Zone in Toronto, Ontario. Laing (Mountian, Cork) sat in on drums for the first two songs of the encore, “Never In My Life,” which segued into “Little Wing.”
After Laing left the stage, Johnson (Big Sugar) emerged to play guitar on “Who’s Been Talkin’,” “Southern Man” and “Rockin’ In The Free World.”
Gov’t Mule plays tomorrow with Deep Banana Blackout at Manhattan Square Park in Rochester, NY. For more dates, visit www.mule.net.
8/1/00
More Dates Released for Dickey Betts Solo Tour
The Dickey Betts Band has confirmed more summer tour dates. So far, the line-up only includes Betts and Mark May, but more musicians will be confirmed in the coming weeks. The tour is slated to kick off August 26 at the House of Blues in North Myrtle Be
ach, SC and includes stops at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta on August 27, the House of Blues in New Orleans on August 30, Hookaville 2000 in Hebron, OH on September 2, the House of Blues in Chicago on September 8 and the Theater of Living Arts in Phila
delphia on September 21. More dates will be released soon.
Merl Saunders, Sector Nine to Perform at Premier Party for Deadhead Documentary
Merl Saunders and Sound Tribe Sector Nine will perform tonight to celebrate the world premiere of The End of the Road: The Final Tour as well as the birthday of Jerry Garcia. The film is a documentary that follows Deadheads around the country durin
g the Grateful Dead’s last tour (although there is no actual concert footage included). The movie’s soundtrack does however feature music by Garcia and Saunders. The premier will be held at the Castro Theater in San Francisco with an after-party at Mariti
me Hall. Saunders will play the Castro’s Wurlitzer pipe organ following the film and Sector Nine will perform at Maritime Hall at midnight. There are different ticket packages available. For more information including other screening times and locations,
visit www.endoftheroad.com/schedule.php.
Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade Tour Dates Announced
Tour dates have just been released for Colonel Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade. The line-up features Claypool (Primus, Oysterhead) on bass Jay Lane (Ratdog) on drums, Jeff Chimenti (Ratdog) on keyboards, Todd Huth (Primus, Sausage) on guitar a
nd Skerik (Stanton Moore, Garaje a Tois) on saxaphone. The tour begins August 17 at the Crest Theater in Sacramento, CA and will conclude September 2 at moe.down in Turin, NY.
The following is the complete itinerary:
8/17 Crest Theater, Sacramento, CA
8/18 Palookaville, Santa Cruz, CA
8/19 Fillmore, San Francisco, CA
8/20 Phoenix Theater, Petaluma, CA
8/22 Club West, Eureka, CA
8/24 Showbox, Seattle, WA
8/25 Roseland, Portland, OR
8/29 Irving Plaza, New York, NY
8/30 9:30 Club, Washington, DC
8/31 Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
9/1 Somerville Theater, Somerville, MA
9/2 moe.down, Snowridge Ski Area, Turin, NY
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones will Make In-store Appearances
Bela Fleck & the Flecktons will be making three in-store appearances in conjunction with the release of their new album, Outbound. The band will be performing with its full stage set up as well as signing copies of the CD. Fans who bring a coupon will also receive a free Flecktones hackey sack. The in-store performances will take place at Borders Books & Music Thursday at 6 p.m. in New York City, August 8 at 12:30 p.m. in Boston,
MA and August 13 at 3 p.m. in Wynnewood, PA. The band plays Friday at Planting Fields Arboritum in Oyster Bay, NY. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.flecktones.com.
Gov’t Mule Jams with the Allman Brothers Band
Gov’t Mule members Warren Haynes, Allen Woody and Matt Abts sat in with the Allman Brothers Band Sunday at Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, Ontario. This marks the first time that the trio (featuring ABB alumni Haynes and Woody) has sat in with The Allmans
. The Mule was in town for its show last night at Comfort Zone in Toronto. Midway through the set, Haynes and Woody joined the band for “Soulshine,” during which ABB bassist Oteil Burbridge took over on Jaimoe’s kit. Towards the end of the show, Abts sa
t in on Jaimoe’s kit and Haynes and Woody reemerged for “End of the Line” and “Dreams I’ll Never See.” The set closed with Haynes staying on stage for “Mountain Jam.”
The Allman Brothers play tonight at SeaGate Convention Center in Toledo, OH. For more dates, visit www.allmanbrothersband.com.
7/31/00
New Ominous Seapods Album Due Out Tomorrow
The new Ominous Seapods album, The Superman Curse, will be released tomorrow on Hydrophonics/Palm Records. The CD was produced by Glenn Rosenstein (U2, Ziggy Marley, Bif Naked). Tonight from 7 – 10 p.m. on www.eye
qradio.com, DJ Scott Langer will be hosting a virtual CD release party. Tracks from the album will be featured as well as some recent live recordings.
The Seapods’ will play two free CD release parties: tomorrow at Valentines in Albany, NY and Wednesday at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The album can currently be pre-ordered at the band’s newly designed website, www.ominousseapods.com.
North Mississippi All-Stars Added to Farm Aid
The North Mississippi All-Stars have been added to 15th Annual Farm Aid concert, which will take place September 17 at Nissan Pavillion in Bristow, VA. Other confirmed acts include Barenaked Ladies, Travis Tritt, Arlo Guthrie, Jimmy Sturr, Shannon Curfman
and Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. Young will also perform with Crosby, Stills & Nash at the show. The event will be broadcast live on Country Music Television. Tickets go on sale August 4 throught Ticketmaster.
Redline Entertainment will release a Farm Aid compilation album September 12. The double-CD will feature live material recorded throughout the event’s 15-year history. All proceeds from the album will be donated to Farm Aid.
Frogwings to Release Debut Album
Frogwings have announced the release of their debut album, Croakin' at Toad's. The band consists of John Popper, Kofi Burbridge and Allman Brothers Band members Butch Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Jimmy Herring, Derek Trucks and Marc Quinones. The album
was recorded in February of 1999 at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT. "We all agreed Toad's was the night on that tour,” says drummer Butch Trucks. “When we walked off stage Oteil that evening turned to me and said 'We might get something better but I don't
think so.' He was right." The CD includes live version of songs such as “Eddie’s Got a Boyfriend,” “Ganja,” and “Among Your Pillows.” It will be released August 22 on Butch Trucks’ label, Flying Frog Records. For more information, visit www.flyingfrogrecords.com.
It is likely that Frogwings will tour in support of the album, although nothing has been confirmed.
Grateful Dead Members to Participate in Online Chat
Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann, of The Other Ones, will be chatting with fans this Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST. The musicians will be participating in an AOL Live Auditorium from the Grateful Dead’s studios, where rehearsals have just begun for th
is summer’s Furthur Festival. The tour begins August 23 at Coors Amphitheatre in San Diego, CA and concludes September 24 at Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta, GA.
To take part in the online chat, go to AOL keyword: GDF or visit www.gdforum.com/chats/TOOinvite.html for more details.
moe. guitarist Chuck Garvey Jams with Gov’t Mule
moe. guitarist Chuck Garvey sat in with Gov’t Mule Thursday at Bogart’s in Cincinnati, OH. Garvey came out for a three-song encore. "We started with "Pass the Peas" by James Brown, segued into "Cissy Strut"
which is an old Meter's tune, then went right into Marshall Tucker's, "Can't You See," said Garvey. "Playing with Mule is always so much fun."
moe. is currently in the studio working on a new album due to be released January 30, 2001. Gov’t Mule will play tonight at Comfort Zone in Toronto, Canada. For more dates, visit www.mule.net.
7/28/00
Big Wu Live Release One of EW's “Top Ten Contemporary Jam Band Albums;” Performance to Be Featured On New Radio Series
Minneapolis-based quintet The Big Wu is the recipient of two honors this weekend. First, the band’s latest release, Live at The Fitzgerald Theater, appears in the new Entertainment Weekly as one of the “Top 10 Contemporary Jam Band Albums” (the list is to
pped by The Disco Biscuits’ Uncivilized Area). In addition, select portions of the Wu’s April 21 performance that do not appear on the disc will be featured on the inaugural broadcast of the Phoenix Presents Radio Show. Radio pioneer (and Jammys pr
esenter) Sam Kopper will host the series, which will debut August 8 on eyeqradio. For more on Phoenix Presents visit www.radiophoenix.com. Big Wu updates are available at www.theb
igwu.com
Donna The Buffalo In Midst of Three Night Run at Sea World
Visitors to Cleveland's Sea World will have an opportunity to enjoy far more than the park's Sea Lion Interaction Program. Ithaca-based Donna The Buffalo is in the midst of a three night stand, performing between 6:00 and 9:30 through Saturday evening. Th
e band, which hosted the GrassRoots Music Festival last weekend, is likely content to return to pure performance (with some recreation as well). Sugar Hill Records recently released Donna The Buffalo's Positive Friction album, which will be reviewe
d in a forthcoming edition of jambands.com. For more info on the group visit its web site, www.donnathebuffalo.com. Sea World tibdts are available at www.seaworld.com.
New Album, Side Projects on the way from Miracle Orchestra
Miracle Orchestra’s new album, Forks, Bends & Spoons will be released October 3 on Grapeshot Records. On Friday, August 4 the band will play interlocking sets with ulu at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. Later in the month, members of M.O. will
perform in a series of side projects. On August 8, drummer Bill Carbone, bassist Garrett Sayers and Saxophonist Jared Sims will play at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA with Dead Cat Bounce. On August 23 Carbone and Sims will collaborate with Dan Berkso
n of Rockett Band and Eric Hofbauer and perform as The Mystery Mullet Circus at the Lizard Lounge. On August 30, Carbone, Sims and Hofbauer will be joined by Marc Freidman of The Slip at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. For more information, visit www.miracleorchestra.com.
The New Deal, Burning Spear to Perform at Hillside Festival
The Hillside Festival begins tonight in Guelph Lake Island in Ontario, Canada. Featured performers include The New Deal, Burning Spear & His Burning Band, Monkey is Laughing and Rhazel among many others. There are over sixty acts scheduled to perform on f
our stages. Gates open tonight at 5 p.m. Tickets will be available at the box office. For more information, visit www.hillside.on.ca.
moe. Announces Fall Tour Dates
moe. has announced their fall tour dates. The tour will kick off September 29 at the Florida Theater in Gainesville, FL. From there, the band will make stops in Texas, Colorado, Canada, Washington and California before traveling back east. moe. will th
en play a Halloween show at the Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, PA. After performances at the State Theatre November 16 in Portland, ME and the Palladium November 17 in Worcester, MA, the band will appear at the Palace November 18 in Albany before heading
to New York City on November 25 for a concert at Roseland Ballroom. The tour concludes with a two-night stand at the 9:30 Club December 8 and 9 in Washington, DC. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
7/27/00
Allman Brothers Band Among Bands to Appear on VH1 Jazz Fest Special Tonight
VH1 will air portions of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival tonight at 11:30 p.m. EST. The one-hour broadcast includes performances from the Allman Brothers Band (prior to Dickey Betts departure), Sting, Lyle Lovett with Jimmy Buffett, Allen
Toussaint with Bonnie Raitt, Erykah Badu, John Hiatt, and the Neville Brothers. The program will be rebroadcast next Thursday at 1:30 a.m. EST.
Soulive on tour in Africa
Soulive is currently touring in Africa, of all places. The band is amidst a five-night run in Accra, Ghana. They played last night at the Bassline Jazz Club and will play tomorrow at the Golden Tulip Jazz Club, Saturday at the Accra Theatre with Jimmy D
luDlu and Monday and Tuesday at Don’s Place. Soulive will perform again in the U.S. August 4 at the Long Island Jazz Festival in Oyster Bay, NY. For more details, visit www.soulive.com.
Phish Members Featured on Four Separate Covers of Entertainment Weekly
Phish will appear on the cover of the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, due to hit newsstands tomorrow. EW designed four different covers, each featuring a different band member. The covers each have a yellow background and portray a different band mem
ber underwater (Trey kept his glasses on for the photo). Each cover shot includes a caption stating that Phish is “The Biggest Cult Band in America.” The magazine features a 10-page article including interviews, tourdates and web sites.
WOMAD Festival Features Mickey Hart Band, Sonia Dada and Los Lobos
The WOMAD USA festival begins tomorrow at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA. The line-up includes the Mickey Hart Band, Sonia dada, Los Lobos, Femi Kuti & Positive Force and Jimmy Cliff among many others. The entire event will be webcast on two s
eparate channels running simultaneously, allowing viewers to watch performances on either the main stage or the second stage. The webcast begins tomorrow at 4 p.m. PST and runs through Sunday. For more information, visit
www.womadusa.org.
Les Claypool Announces Brigade Players for moe.down
Les Claypool has confirmed the line-up he’ll perform with at the First Annual moe.down. Being billed as Les Claypool Brigade, the band features Jay Lane (drums) and Jeff Chimenti (keyboards) of Ratdog and Todd Huth (guitar) of Primus and Sausage. "I've al
ways enjoyed seeing Jay and Jeff with Ratdog and I am psyched that they are playing with Les Claypool and Todd Huth, whom I also respect,” says moe. Guitarist Chuck Garvey. “They are all killer musicians and it's cool that they are doing this together - a
nd they're playing our festival. I can't wait to hear them." The rest of the festival line-up includes moe., Ani Difranco, Charlie Hunter Trio, David Grisman Quintet, Martin Sexton, Great Big Sea, Freebeerandchicken, Ominous Seapods and moe. side projects
Al & The Transamericans and Ha Ha The Moose, among others. The event will be held September 1-3 at the Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY. Discout tickets are available through August 7. For more information, visit www.moe.org<
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Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians Reunite
Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians have reunited and are currently touring. Although Brickell is still in the band, the group performs now as just the NewBohemians. The band first reunited two summer ago to record a couple bonus tracks for a greatest hit
s album that was never
released. Since then, they have stayed together and have just released a new album titled The Live Montauk Sessions. Weather permitting, the band will play today at Copley Square Park in Boston, MA and tomorrow at NorVa Theater in Norfolk, VA. For
more summer dates, visit www.newbohemians.com.
7/26/00
Musicians For Medical Marijuana Concert will Feature Mark Karan, Johh Molo
The third "Musicians For Medical Marijuana” benefit concert will take place August 13 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. The line-up includes Jemimah Puddleduck (Mark Karan , John Molo, Arlan Schierbaum and Bob Gross), Gregg's Eggs (Gre
g Anton, Barry Sless, Mari
Mack, Cris Wilson, Lonnie Walker, and Futoshi Morioka), and host of the Grateful Dead Hour, David Gans. Tickets are available now and can be purchased at www.gdtstoo.com or by calling 415-457-6388. Proceeds from the e
vent will help support public education efforts, Medical Cannabis Research, and patients and caregivers facing ongoing challenges.
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Homer Simpson to Join The Who
The Who will be featured in the fall 2000 debut of The Simpsons. The band will narrate themselves in the first episode, “A Tale of Two Springfields.” When Homer finds out that a new phone code will divide Springfield, he goes on a mission to separate th
e town into the East and West. He then elects himself mayor of West Springfield and declares war on the East. It’s up to The Who to stop the war and reunite Springfield.
Back in the third dimension, The Who kick off the second leg of their summer tour August 14 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA.
The Disco Biscuits Announce Fall Tour Dates, Mail Order Tickets Available
The Disco Biscuits have announced a portion of their fall tour dates. The tour is slated to begin with a two-night stand October 6 and 7 at The Sanctuary in Las Vegas, NV and will also include two nights at San Francisco’s Great American Music Hall Octobe
r 12 and 13. Tickets to all four shows will be available through mail order. Instructions and the current itinerary are posted on the band’s website at www.discobiscuits.com/dates.html.
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, John Scofield and Galactic Top Line-up for Autumn Equinox Festival
The line-up for Walther Productions’ Autumn Equinox Festival has just been announced. The event will be held September 22-24 at Buffalo Gap Community Gap in Capon Bridge, WV. Bands performing include John Scofield, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Galactic,
David Grisman Quartet, The Big Wu, All Mighty Senators, Gong, Acoustic Syndicate, Gordon Stone Band, Gibb Droll, The Ordinary Way, David Nelson Band and Snake Oil Medicine Show. Early bird tickets are available now through August 22 and can be purchased
at www.tickets.com or by calling 800-955-5566. Tickets go on sale through www.ticketweb.com tomorrow.
Last Night’s Widespread Panic Show at Toad’s Place will be Rebroadcast
This Saturday, Digital Club Network will rebroadcast last night’s Widespread Panic concert at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT. DCN experienced technical difficulties during last night’s live broadcast and will webcast the show in its entirety beginning at 1
0 p.m. EST. The concert was part of the Digital Club Festival 2000, which showcases nearly 200 bands performing at 32 venues in 25 cities. Other featured bands include Medeski, Martin & Wood, Sonic Youth, Steve Earl, Gov’t Mule and De La Soul. For more in
formation, visit www.digitalclubnetwork.com.
Widespread Panic plays tonight at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in Hampton Beach, NH. For more dates, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
7/25/00
Allman Brothers Band Among Performers to be featured on VH1 Jazz Fest Special Tonight
VH1 will air portions of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival tonight at 11:30 p.m. EST. The one-hour broadcast includes performances from the Allman Brothers Band (prior to Dickey Betts departure), Sting, Lyle Lovett with Jimmy Buffett, Alle
n Toussaint with Bonnie Raitt, Erykah Badu, John Hiatt, and the Neville Brothers. The program will be rebroadcast next Thursday at 1:30 a.m. EST.
VH1’s Website Adds Bonus Track From Phish’s Roseland Show
VH1 has posted a bonus track to its website from Phish’s performance recorded May 23 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The song, “Waste” is now available in streaming audio and video at www.vh1.co
m/fanclubs/main/1117.jhtml. A portion of the concert is featured on an episode of "Hard Rock Live," that is airing throughout the summer. There is also a brief interview with Trey Anastasio and Page McConn
ell featured on the site.
This weekend, NBC will re-broadcast the episode of "Saturday Night Live" that features Anastasio sitting in with Kid Rock. It originally aired May 20, when Trey was in New York preparing for the shows at Radio City Music Hall and Roseland Ballroom.
Stanley Jordan Added to Nedfest 2000
Stanley Jordan has just been confirmed to play NedFest 2000, August 5 and 6 in Nederland, CO. Jordan will perform with an ensemble being billed as Nederland Acid Jazz #239. The line-up also features Ross Martin (Tony Furtado Band) on guitar, Erik Deutsch
(Fat Mama) on keyboards, Dave Watts (The Motet) on drums, Eric Thorin (Tony Furtado Band) on bass and Jamie Janover (The Realms Ensemble) on percussion. Other bands performing at Nedfest include Yonder Mountain String Band, The Motet, Tony Furtado Band, R
unaway Truck Ramp, ThaMuseMeant, Chupacabra, Kutandara, Ryan Supe and The Rubberband, New Country Kitchen and the Nederland BluegrAcid Jazz All-Stars, featuring Leftover Salmon's Vince Herman on guitar. A very special guest will also be added to the festi
val line-up on August 1. Tickets are available now. For more information, visit www.nedfest.com.
Rob Wasserman, Jazz Mandolin Project and Dirty Dozen Brass Band will Tour Together
Rob Wasserman’s Space Island, Jazz Mandolin Project and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band will tour together, billed as the Buzztopia Tour. The tour begins August 21 at the 4th and B Concert Theater in San Diego, CA and will include stops at the House of Blues i
n Los Angeles (8/22), Las Vegas (8/23), New Orleans (8/27) and Chicago (9/1). The tour concludes September 3 at the Eat, Beat & Treat Festival at the Phoenix Plaza Amphitheater in Pontiac, MI. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.jazzmandolinproject.com/tour/shows.html.
Members of SCI and Leftover Salmon Among All-star Band to Play the Boulder Theater in September
Members of String Cheese Incident, Leftover Salmon, The Tony Furtado Band and The Motet will perform together September 7 at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO. The Line-up features Michael Kang (SCI) on mandolin and fiddle, Kyle Hollingsworth (SCI) on ke
yboards and piano, Ty North (Leftover Salmon) on bass, Ross Martin (Tony Furtado Band) on guitar and Dave Watts (The Motet) on drums. Hollingsworth will be using the theater’s full size Steinway piano for the evening. The band plans to play a lot of impro
visational material as well as some original compositions. Tickets are available now and can be purchased by calling 303-786-7030 or by visiting www.bouldertheater.com. Tickets are also available at www.stringcheeseincident.com/fr_ticket.htm.
Scott Murawski to Release Solo Album
Max Creek guitarist Scott Murawski has a new album titled Stormfield, due out this Friday. The project is referred to as “Scottness,” as Murawski sings, plays guitar, bass and keyboards on the CD. Scott Allshouse is featured on drums. More informat
ion will be available at www.scottness.net, which will be online soon.
Max Creek will host Camp Creek this weekend at Indian Lookout Country Club in Mariaville, NY. Bands performing include CPR (David Crosby, Jeff Pevar, James Raymond), David Nelson Band, Midnight Sun, Flipper Dave, Foxtrot Zulu, The Recipe, Sassagrass, Lena
han and Entrain. Max Creek’s new album, Max Creek Live, will be released Friday by Phoenix Presents. For more information, visit www.maxcreek.com.
7/24/00
Grassroots Music Festival will Feature MMW, Maceo Parker Among Others
Walther’s Grassroots Music Festival will take place August 19 at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, MD. The line-up features Medeski, Martin & Wood, Maceo Parker, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, David Grisman Quintet, Jazz Mandolin Project and Lake Trout. Th
ere will also be childrens activities and workshops. Tickets are available now and can be purchased at www.ticketweb.com. For more information, visit www.wal
ther-productions.com/festivals.htm.
Digital Club Network to Webcast Widespread Panic’s Show at Toad’s Place
Widespread Panic’s show tomorrow at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT will be webcast by the Digital Club Network. The show, which is part of the Digital Club Festival 2000 is completely sold out. The festival will showcase nearly 200 bands performing at 32 v
enues in 25 cities. Other featured bands include Medeski, Martin & Wood, Sonic Youth, Steve Earl, Gov’t Mule and De La Soul. For more information, visit www.digitalclubnetwork.com.
The Allman Brothers Add Date for Tour Finale
The Allman Brothers Band has confirmed an additional show for their summer tour. The band will perform at Big Spring Jam September 24 in Huntsville, AL. The show will most likely conclude the tour. In other ABB news, their song, “End of the Line” is fe
atured in the film “Perfect Storm.” According to the band’s website, the girlfriend of one of the fishermen portrayed in the movie requested that the song be included.
The Allmans play tomorrow at Riverbend in Cincinnati, OH. Ekoostik Hookah will open the show. For the compete tour itinerary, visit www.allmanbrothersband.com.
Ronnie Earl Releases New Album
Ronnie Earl has released a new CD titled Healing Time, which is now available on Telarc Records. Earl, who has collaborated with numerous artists, including Santana and The Allman Brothers Band, invited legendary B-3 organ player, Jimmy McGriff to
play on two tracks on the album, “Churchin’” and “Blues on a Sunday.” Earl’s backing band, The Broadcasters, also appear on the CD. The line-up includes Anthony Geraci (keyboards), Mark Greenberg (drums and percussion), Michael Ward (bass) and Don Willi
ams (drums and percussion. The album consists of all instrumentals and mixes Earl originals with a couple covers (Muddy Waters and Pharoah Sanders).
Earl won the W.C. Handy Award for best blues guitarist in 1997 and 1999. He’ll perform with the Broadcasters August 5 at Chan’s in Providence, RI.
Steve Morse to Open for Himself
The Steve Morse Band will tour with The Dixie Dregs beginning August 4 at Alligator Alley in Sunrise, FL. Steve Morse, who is also a member of The Dixie Dregs, will perform with both the opening act and the headliner at each show. The tour will make stops
at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA on August 6, Irving Plaza in New York City on August 11 and The Roxy in Boston, MA on August 14. The Steve Morse Band’s latest album, Major Impacts, is currently available on Magna Carta Records. For the com
plete tour itinerary, visit www.stevemorse.com.
7/21/00
Eric Clapton to Chat with Fans Monday
Eric Clapton will participate in his first-ever Internet chat Monday at 7 p.m. EST. Clapton’s most recent album, Riding with the King features Jammy Award winner B.B. King as a special guest and has already been certified platinum. America Online w
ill host the chat Monday evening and fans will have an opportunity to ask Clapton questions for thirty minutes.
Clapton is not currently touring and has not announced any plans to tour for the remainder of 2000.
Tamarack Music Festival to Feature The Steve Kimock Band and Vinyl Among Others
The Tamarack Music Festival will take place July 28-30 at the Tamarack Resort near Bear Valley, CA. Bands performing include Vinyl, The Steve Kimock Band, Spearhead, Joules Graves, Calobo, Taos Hum and Ten Ton Chicken among many others. A surprise guest i
s also scheduled to take the stage Sunday night. Limited tickets are available and can be purchased by calling 209-753-2001 or by visiting www.ticketweb.com.
For more information, visit www.tyedye.com/tamarack.
Gordon Stone Band, Aaron Katz Confirmed for Strangefolk’s Garden of Eden Festival
The Gordon Stone Band and Aaron Katz of Percy Hill have both been confirmed to perform at Strangefolk’s 5th Annual Garden of Eden Festival. The event will be held September 2-3 at Addison County Field Days in New Haven, VT and will also serve as a CD rele
ase party for the band's third full-length album, A Great Long While. Non-profit organization Strangers Helping Strangers will be on hand collecting canned foods to be donated to the Addison County Food
Bank. Anyone making donations will be entered in a raffle and have a chance to win Strangefolk merchandise and memorabilia, both old and new. The festival will feature the SONO Arts Puppets, who recently performed at this year’s Gathering of the Vibes.
The Garden of Eden will mark Strangefolk’s final two shows with lead singer Reid Genauer. The band announced Monday that he will be leaving the band for “a variety of personal and lifestyle reasons.”
To read the full statement issued by the band and for Garden of Eden ticket information, visit www.strangefolk.com.
New Album From Bela Fleck and the Flecktones to be Released Next Week
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones’ new album Outbound will be released July 25 on Sony/Columbia Records. An enhanced version of the CD will be available at Borders stores and will include an additional track, “Two Horn Blues,” by Jeff Coffin. The son
g also features special guest John Medeski. In Europe, the album will contain an extra track by Victor Wooten entitled “Two Times.” The band is currently touring overseas and play tonight at the Parque de Santa Cantalina in Las Palmas Gran Canary, Spain
.
The Flecktones return to the U.S. next month and will perform August 4 at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, NY. For the complete summer tour itinerary, visit www.flecktones.com.
Jerry Garcia’s Birthday Bash Kicks off Tonight
Jerry Garcia’s Birthday Bash begins tonight at the Sunshine Dreams campground in Terra Alta, WV. The festival will run through Sunday and features Leftover Salmon, ekoostik hookah, Stir Fried with Vassar Clements, Zen Tricksters, Shleigho, All Mighty Sena
tors, Hypnotic Clambake, Jello, Toni Brown Band, Juggling Suns, Fat Apple, Stewed Mulligan, Jhinx, Fungus, The Grinning Mob, MacGregor, Peach Melba, Living Earth, and Sultans of Bing. Tickets will be available at the box office. For more information, visi
t www.sunshinedreams.com/jerrybday.html.
7/20/00
Phil & Friends Memorabilia Available in Unbroken Chain Auction
Phil Lesh and the Unbroken Chain Foundation are currently holding a charity auction to benefit music programs in schools. Many items are available including autographed concert posters, a personal phone call from Lesh and a request to Phil & Friends to pl
ay a song of your choice, as well as various stage memorabilia including guitar picks, Phil’s used wristbands, autographed setlists and signed drum sticks from John Molo. More information is available at www.philz
one.com/charity.
Phil and Friends continue their summer tour with Bob Dylan tomorrow night at Hartford Meadows in Hartford, CT.
The Who Announce U.K. Dates, Add Two U.S. Shows
The Who has announced eight fall shows in the U.K. The band recently finished the first leg of its U.S. summer tour and will resume performing on August 14 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA. They have added two dates to their North American tour: A
ugust 17 at San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, CA and August 25 at Mesa Del Sol in Albuquerque, NM. The U.K. tour will begin November 2 at Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England and conclude with a two-night stand at Wembley Arena November
15 and 16 in London. The Who’s latest album, The Blues to the Bush, is available now via www.musicmaker.com.
For a complete list of tourdates, visit www.thewholive.com.
Tonight's Living Daylights Show Cancelled
The Living Daylight’s show scheduled for tonight at the Ritz in Missoula, MT has been canceled. No reason for the cancellation was given. The band’s new album, Electric Rosary, will be released next month by Liquid City. The ‘Daylights tour will re
sume Saturday at The Rainbow in Seattle, WA. For the full summer itinerary, visit www.livingdaylights.com.
New Live Album on the Way from Max Creek
Max Creek has a new live album which will be released July 28 at Camp Creek. The festival will be held at the Indian Lookout Country Club in Mariaville, NY and features performances by CPR (David Crosby, Jeff Pevar, James Raymond), David Nelson Band, Mid
night Sun, Flipper Dave, Foxtrot Zulu, The Recipe, Sassagrass, Lenahan and Entrain. The CD, Max Creek Live, is part of the Phoenix Presents series and was recorded live at the band’s millennium show at the Connecticut Expo Center on 12/31/99. Cam
p Creek will last until Sunday, July 30.
For more information, visit www.maxcreek.com.
Strangefolk Confirms New Hampshire Show, Reschedules Nantucket Dates
Strangefolk has just been confirmed to play The Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom August 17 in Hampton Beach, NH. The band announced Monday that lead singer Reid Genauer will leave the band after the Garden of Eden Festival this Labor Day weekend. The Hampton
Beach show will be one of his last shows with the group. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the box office by calling 603-929-4022.
In other Strangefolk news, the band has rescheduled its three-night stand at The Chicken Box in Nantucket, MA. Originally slated for August 14-16, the shows will now take place August 3–5. For more details, visit www.s
trangefolk.com.
7/19/00
The New Deal will Release New EP
The New Deal will be releasing Vol. II of their Sound & Light Series. The EP will feature live material recorded in the Spring of 2000. A release date has not yet been set, but the band plans to print between 500 and 750 copies. The New Deal is feature
d in the latest issue of Spin Magazine along with Sector 9 and The Disco Biscuits.
The Band plays Sunday at the National Gallery in Ottawa, Ont. For more dates, visit www.sound-and-light.com.
The Dunhams: Playing Jam Bands on Commercial Radio
After a three week hiatus, The Dunham’s weekly radio show returned to 92.9 (Z 93) FM WZGC in Georgia this past Sunday with a live performance by Deep Blue Sun. The show broadcasts live sets from the Brandyhouse in Atlanta every Sunday night following the
Grateful Dead Hour (from approx. 1 – 2 a.m.). Other artists who have performed on the show include The Slip, North Mississippi All-stars, ulu, Stir Fried with Buddy Cage, Col. Bruce Hampton and the Code Talkers and Soup. On July 30, a live set from Sc
hleigho will be featured. Z 93 is a commercial station that operates at 50,000 watts.
The Dunhams will host their annual Music Never Stopped event August 5 at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta. The Big Wu and Blueground Undergrass will perform.
Schleigho Plans to Release Live Video
Schleigho will be releasing a video of the band’s performance at Ho-Down 2000, which was held July 7-9 in Wendell, MA. The band’s sets were digitally multi-tracked and shot on digital video. The concert video, titled “Schleigho Live at Ho-Down 2000,” will
be released in the coming weeks. Samples of the festival will be available soon at www.groove2.com. The site currently has audio and video of Schleigho recorded live at Scottypaluza 5 and Gathering of the Vibes 2000.
Schleigho plays Friday with the Allman Brothers Band at Star Lake Amphitheater in Burgettstown, PA. For the band’s tour dates, visit www.schleigho.com.
Galactic to Tour with Ben Harper
Galactic has announced that they will be opening for Ben Harper for seven shows in September. The first concert is September 13 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Golden, CO. The run also includes a two-night stand at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom Septembe
r 27 and 28.
Galactic plays Saturday at Tipitina’s in New Orleans. They will begin a tour in support of Live and Counting Crows July 29 at Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS. For the complete summer itinerary, visit www.
galacticfunk.com.
Dickey Betts Announces Solo Tour
Dickey Betts has announced that he will launch a solo tour in August. Betts will be joined by The Dickey Betts Band, which will include Mark May as well as other musicians to be announced in the coming weeks. In May, Betts received a fax from original A
llman Brothers Band members Butch Trucks, Gregg Allman and Jaimoe informing him that he would not be touring with the band this summer due to his recent disappointing performances. Jimmy Herring (ARU, Jazz is Dead, Phil & Friends) was chosen as a replace
ment and is currently performing with the band. It is unclear if Betts will tour with the Allman Brothers in future.
The Dickey Betts Band will tour for a week to ten days. So far, only two dates have been confirmed: August 26 at the House of Blues in North Myrtle Beach, SC and September 2 at Hookaville Fall 2000, being held at Buckeye Lake Music Center in Hebron, OH.
More shows are expected to announced soon.
7/18/00
Freebeerandchicken Looking to Hire Drummer
Freebeerandchicken are currently in search of a new drummer. “We’re looking for a new drummer who is professional and serious about the job and would be deciated to playing in a band,” says bassist Ken Juhas. “We’re looking for someone who is influence
d by many different styles.” The band’s web site is under construction, so interested musicians should call 716-719-8706.
Jomeokee Jamboree Changes Festival Site
The site of the Jomeokee Jamboree has been changed. Originally scheduled for Jomeokee Park in Pinnacle, NC August 4 – 6, the festival will now be held at The Dixie Classic Fairgrounds in Winston-Salem, NC on the same weekend. Bands performing include Stri
ng Cheese Incident, Widespread Panic, The Original P, Foxtrot Zulu, Donna The Buffalo, Ancient Harmony, Bloodkin and The Emma Gibbs Band Featuring David Blackmon. For more information, including the full line-up, visit w
ww.ziggyrock.com.
There will be an after-party held Monday August 7 at Ziggy’s in Winston-Salem, NC. The Dixie Dregs will perform with special guests The Steve Morse Band. Call 336-748-1064 for details.
Aron Magner Added to Electron
Marc Brownstein has announced that Aron Magner (The Disco Biscuits) will play keyboards in his side project, Electron. Steve Vidaic (The Motet) was originally scheduled to perform, but Brownstein announced today that Vidaic would be stepping aside and Mag
ner would join the line-up. Brownstein recently reunited with The Disco Biscuits after parting ways with the band in January. Electron’s line-up also includes DJ Stich (The Maui Project) on turntables, Tom Hamilton (Brothers Past) on guitar, Joe Russo
(Fat Mama) on drums and Pauly Herron (The Maui Project) on percussion.
Electron will perform August 18 at the Trocadero in Philadelphia, PA and Saturday August 19 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. Both Magner and Brownstein will also perform with The Disco Biscuits on the afternoon of August 19 at The Bayou Music Fest
in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.
For more information, visit www.thisiselectron.com.
Robert Walther’s 20th Congress Has Gear Stolen in New Mexico
Robert Walther’s 20th Congress had its trailer containing all of the band's equipment stolen Sunday in Albuquerque, NM. A witness in the area reported seeing three white males driving a white 1970’s model pickup truck hooking the trailer to their vehicle.
The trailer was found empty yesterday. Members of the band are asking anyone with any information to please contact them immediately by calling Jordan Kurland 415-642-1117 or email info@20thcongress.com.
For more information, visit www.20thcongress.com/theft.
Reid Genauer to Leave Strangefolk
Strangefolk has announced that lead singer and guitarist Reid Genauer will be leaving the band in September. Genauer will perform his last show with the group at the 5th Annual Garden of Eden festival, which will take place September 2 – 3 in New Haven,
VT. “Reid is leaving for a variety of personal and lifestyle reasons,” the band said in a statement. “His love and passion for our music is undying. However, he feels a need for a change in the rhythm and form of his own life.” The band does plan to c
ontinue performing. “We intend to move onward in our musical quest. We know it won't be the same but this is an opportunity to make it even better than it was…We're in the process of adding something that will take the band to new and different heights.
There will be lots of music, magic, and fun to come.”
The Garden of Eden will be the release party for Strangefolk’s new album, A Great Long While. The album will be released on Sumthing Records. For more information, visit www.strangefolk.com.
7/17/00
Oteil Burbridge, Bob Moses, Kras and DJ Logic Among Musicians to Pay Tribute to Bob Marley at Berkfest
The Berkshire Mountain Music Festival has added a late night show with an all-star cast that will culminate the event on Sunday August 13. The line-up features Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers Band) on bass, Bob Moses (Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny among ot
hers) on drums, DJ Logic on turntables, Kras (Soulive) on guitar, Dan Rockett (Rockett Band) on vocals and guitar and Ekene on vocals. Being billed as “Burnin’ and Lootin’,” the band will pay tribute to Bob Marley. Other special guests including a keyboar
d player will be announced soon. Astral Project is scheduled to open the show. Fans will be allowed to camp at Butternut Basin Ski Area Sunday night, however admission to late night show will not be included in the festival ticket price. The festival begi
ns Friday August 11 in Great Barrington, MA. For more information on Berkfest, visit www.berkfest.com.
Furthur Festival Changes Itinerary
Furthur Festival has made changes to its summer itinerary. The show originally scheduled for September 1 at Buckeye Lake Music Center in Columbus, OH has been moved to Alpine Valley in East Troy, WI. The August 31 show planned for Alpine Valley has been
switched to the Schottenstein Center I Columbus, OH. The September 2nd show at Darien Lake Amphitheater has been rescheduled for September 3.
The bill features The Other Ones and Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. The Other Ones lineup includes Mickey Hart (percussion, vocals), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), Bruce Hornsby (keyboards, vocals), Bob Weir (rhythm guitar, vocals), Alphonso Johnson (bass)
, Mark Karan (lead guitar, vocals) and Steve Kimock (lead guitar). For more information, visit www.gdtstoo.com.
Butch Trucks’ Son Forms Improvisational Trio
Yeti is a keyboard trio committed to playing strictly improvisational music. This August the band will play a Tuesday night residency at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta, GA. The line-up features guitarist Vaylor Trucks, (son of Allman Brothers drummer, Butch)
, Eric Sanders (Fiji Mariners, Gib Droll Band) on drums and Brook Smith (The Grapes) on keyboards. “Yeti's music is improvisational, “ says Vaylor. “I don't mean Phish improvisational. I mean completely improvisational. Every sound we make is spontaneous.
That's not to say we thrive on dissonance and odd-metered weirdness exclusively! We can lock down a groove with the best of them.” Many special guests are expected to perform with the band. To listen to a sample of their music, visit www.mp3.com/yeti.
Aaron Katz, Peter Prince and Members of Addison Groove Project Jam with Uncle Sammy
Aaron Katz of Percy Hill, Peter Prince and members of Addison Groove Project sat in with Uncle Sammy Saturday at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge, MA. Addison Groove Project's set segued into Uncle Sammy's set out of a jam from Average White Band's
"Pickin' up the Pieces," when all members of both bands were on stage at once. Then Katz, whose side project Earth Suits Off was performing in the upstairs room, joined the band on vocals for "Purgatory." Later in the set, Peter Prince sang Dr. John's "R
ight Place Wrong Time," during which A.G.P. members Ben Groppe (tenor sax), Dave Adams (Alto sax), Brendan McGuinn (trumpet), Rob Marscher (keyboards) and Andrew Keith (percussion) sat in.
Uncle Sammy's new live album, Naturally Preserved will be released by Phoenix Presents this Saturday, July 22, at the band's show at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The CD was recorded at Wetlands on May 21, 2000. Uncle Sammy continues their co
-bill summer tour with Addison Groove Project tonight at The Equator Club in Manchester, CT. For the full itinerary, visit www.unclesammy.com.
Jimmy Herring Performs with Phil & Friends
Allman Brothers guitarist Jimmy Herring played with Phil Lesh & Friends last night at Pine Knob Music Theater in Clarkston, MI. Herring, who toured with Phil & Friends in the Spring, filled in for Robben Ford (who was traveling to California for a festiv
al performance tonight). The rest of the lineup included Paul Barrere, Bill Payne and John Molo. For the encore, the band covered Phish’s “Sample in a Jar,” which Barrere and Payne recently recorded for Little Feat's latest album, Chinese Work
Songs . Herring will resume touring with the Alllman Brothers Band
Friday at Star Lake Amphitheater in Pittsburgh, PA.
Phil & Friends continue their summer tour with Bob Dylan tomorrow at Molson Ampitheater in Toronto, ONT. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.thephilzone.com.
7/14/00
Blueground Undergrass Survives Tour Bus Accident
The members of Bluegrass Underground are recovering after their tour bus was totaled when it collided with an 18-wheeler Tuesday near Eugen, OR. Miraculously, all of the band members survived with only minor cuts and bruises. The accident occurred when
the 18-wheeler attempted to pass the bus on the left and tore the front of the bus off. “We would be dead if we were in a van,” says Rev. Jeff Mosier. “We are alive and lucky to be alive and we will get another bus. When you live in something it makes
you take care of it. It makes you feel like a band. No one knows until they have a bus, just how hard it is to move out and look for another. It feels like a flood or tornado. I will help any band with advice about buses.”
Blueground Undergrass plays July 21 at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA. For more dates visit www.bluegroundundergrass.com.
The Motet, Yonder Mountain String Band Among Acts for Nedfest 2000
The lineup for the Nederland Music and Arts Festival has been released. The festival will take place August 4 – 6 in Nederland, CO. The lineup includes The Motet, The Tony Furtado Band, ThaMuseMeant, Yonder Mountain String Band, The BluegrAcid Jazz All-St
ars (featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon), Runaway Truck Ramp, Jamie Janover and a very special guest who will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit www.nedfest.com.
Gov’t Mule Announces Additional Summer Tour Dates
Gov’t Mule has announced the second leg of its summer tour. The band recently finished touring in support of The Steve Miller Band and will begin a tour of its own July 20 at Simon Estate Amphitheater in Des Moines, IA. Tour highlights include a stop in K
ansas City July 22 for the Kansas City Jazz Fest (with Little Milton and Marcia Ball) a date at Waterloo Village August 11 in Stanhope, NJ (with Bela Fleck, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Deep Banana Blackout, Jazz Mandolin Project) and a performance at AmSouth
Amphitheatre August 12 in Nashville, TN (with Lynyrd Skynyrd). For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.mule.net.
Karl Denson Solo Album will Feature Chris Wood and DJ Logic
Karl Denson has a new solo album on the way, titled Dance Lesson #2. Comprised of mostly jazz and funk material, the CD features Chris Wood, DJ Logic, Ron Levy, Melvin Sparks, Leon Spencer and Zak Najor. A release date has not yet been announced.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe plays tonight at Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA.
For the complete summer itinerary, visit www.karldenson.com.
Les Claypool and The Slip Confirmed for First Annual moe.down
Les Claypool Brigade and The Slip have been added to the First Annual moe.down, which will be held September 1-3 at the Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY. The lineup, which has now been finalized, also includes moe., Ani Difranco, Charlie Hunter Trio, Davi
d Grisman Quintet, Martin Sexton, Great Big Sea, Freebeerandchicken, Ominous Seapods and moe. side projects Al & The Transamericans and Ha Ha The Moose, among others. For more details including ticket information, visit www.mo
e.org.
Digital Club Festival to Feature Widespread Panic, MMW
Today is the last day to register for The Digital Club Festival ticket contest. The Festival features over 150 acts including Widespread Panic, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Sonic Youth, Richard Thompson, Spacehog and Steve Earl. The shows will take place July
22-25 at 32 venues in 25 different cities. All of the performances will be webcast live at www.digitalclubnetwork.com. The site also has the complete festival lineup as well as detailed information on the ti
cket contest, which ends tonight at midnight EST.
7/13/00
Final Line-up Announced For Camp Creek
The roster of performers for Camp Creek 2000 has been finalized. Featured acts include Max Creek, CPR (David Crosby, Jeff Pevar, James Raymond), David Nelson Band, Midnight Sun, Foxtrot Zulu, Flipper Dave, The Recipe, Sassagrass, Lenahan, Entrain, and Blo
o. The festival, now in it's 16th year, is being held July 28-30 at Indian Lookout Country Club in Mariaville, NY. This year's event will also feature a "late night jumbo jam," hot air balloon rides and stilt walkers. Tickets can be purchased now at Straw
berries Record Stores or by calling 1-800-477-6849. For more information, visit www.geocities.com/campcreek2000 or www.maxcreek.com.
Phoenix Presents: Hipbone, Live
Phoenix Presents has announced the release of Boomboxblackout, the latest live CD from Hipbone. The album features material recorded live at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, NC on 3/25/00. Also included on the track listing are five previously release
d songs. The CD is available now at www.radiophoenix.com.
Hipbone plays tonight at The Cannon Club in Nag's Head, NC. For more summer dates, visit www.hipboneband.com.
Marc Brownstein Rejoins The Disco Biscuits
Bass player Marc Brownstein has rejoined the Disco Biscuits. Last night, before a sold out show at The Crowbar in State College, PA the Biscuits performed with bassist Jordan Crisman, who has been performing with the band recently. During the encore, th
e band welcomed Brownstein to the stage and guitarist Jon Gutwillig stated: “We want to thank Jordan for everything he's done for us. We think that he's the greatest but we decided that it’s not really the Disco Biscuits without Marc." Brownstein than j
oined the band for “Helicopters” and “Svengali.” Marc is an original member of the band, but parted ways with the Biscuits in January. He is now officially back in the band and will perform next with them August 19 at the Bayou Music Fest in Croton, NY
before driving to New York City to perform with his side project, Electron at Wetlands Preserve that night. Electron will also play August 18 at The Trocadero in Philadelphia, PA.
For more information, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
Did You Videotape Last Year’s Berkfest?
The organizers of the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival are looking for anyone who has video footage of last year’s event. VH1 will be running a segment on summer festivals this month and is interested in including information on Berkfest. If you or anyon
e you know videotaped any portions of the festival, please email howee98@ibm.net or call Howard at 781-444-2321 ext. 2023.
This year’s festival will be held August 11-13 at Butternut Basin Ski Area in Great Barrington, MA. Over forty bands will be performing including Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Medeski, Martin & Wood, String Cheese Incident, moe., and Galactic. For the comp
lete lineup, visit www.berkfest.com.
String Cheese Incident, Keller Williams to Perform in Music Store
Music Millennium will host an in-store performance by String Cheese Incident and Keller Williams today in Portland, OR. Both SCI and Williams are en route to the sold-out Horning’s Hideout Festival being held this weekend in North Plains, OR. The in-sto
re show will begin tonight at 5 p.m. and will be followed by an autograph session. It is suggested that anyone attending arrive early to reserve a space.
For more String Cheese Incident dates, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
7/12/00
Alvin Youngblood Hart Will Sing with Ailey American Dance Theater
Blues artist Alvin Youngblood Hart will be performing with the world-renown dance troupe Ailey American Dance Theater July 26, 27 and 29 at the Lincoln Center Festival in New York City. Alvin will sing three performances of “Blues Suite.” The piece was fi
rst performed at the company’s New York debut in 1958. For more information on the festival, visit www.lincolncenter.org or call 212-875-5928.
Alvin Youngblood Hart will be performing with his own band tonight at the Knitting Factory in New York City.
Trey Anastasio to Perform with Vermont Youth Orchestra in February
The dates that Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio will perform with the Vermont Youth Orchestra have been confirmed. Anastasio will join the 85-piece orchestra February 2 at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY and February 4 at the Flynn Theatre in B
urlington, VT. “Ernie Stires, who I've worked with for a long time and was sort of my mentor, is writing a piece for guitar and orchestra for me," Trey told Jambands.com in May. “So, I'll play tha
t with the orchestra and then they'll do whatever I come up with… At this point, I'm probably going to do a completely re-written, orchestrated version of 'Guyute,' which was originally supposed to be like an orchestra piece anyway.” Anastasio plans to pl
ay electric guitar for the performances. One of the pieces will feature Trey trading melody lines with different members of the orchestra. On-sale Ticket information has not yet been released.
Tonight's Disco Biscuits Show to be Webcast
The Disco Biscuits have just announced that tonight’s show at The Crowbar in State College, PA will be webcast on the Digital Club Network. The Biscuits will take the stage at 9:30 p.m. and play two sets concluding at 2 a.m. To listen, visit www.digitalclubnetwork.com.
The Disco Biscuits will perform August 19 at the Bayou Music Fest at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Other acts on the bill include Strangefolk, Ominous Seapods and Gov’t Mule. For more information, visit
www.discobiscuits.com.
The Motet will Record Live Album at the Fox Theater
Colorado-based The Motet will play this Saturday at the Fox Theater in Boulder, CO. The show will be recorded for an upcoming live release on Anonym Records. The concert will last until at least 4 a.m. and at 2 a.m. it will become an all ages show. The
Living Daylights are performing next door at Tulagi until 1 a.m. Special guests are expected to sit in with The Motet afterwards. Tickets can be purchased at the Fox Theater box office by calling 303-443-3399.
For more information on The Motet, visit www.themotet.net.
Rusted Root Confirms Reunion Concert, Lead Singer to Perform Solo Show
Rusted Root will perform again July 29 at IC Light Amphitheatre in Pittsburgh, PA. The band officially broke up last August, but will reunite for this show, which is a benefit for The Midwife Center in Pittsburgh. Former member Jenn Wertz will sing with t
he band for the first time since 1995. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster.
Rusted Root lead singer Michael Glabicki will play a solo acoustic set this Saturday at The Black Potatoe Music Festival in Clinton, NJ. Other performers include Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors and Levon Helm of The Band. For more information, visit www.blackpotatoe.com/BPad.html.
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Volume III of The Deadhead’s Taping Compendium Available Now
Advanced copies of Volume III of the Deadhead’s Taping Compendium are now available. The book is nearly 700 pages long and includes reviews of circulating material from 1985 – 1995. It also features rare photographs, a continuation of The History of Grate
ful Dead Taping and interviews with several members of the Dead community. The book is due in stores next month. For more information or to order an advance copy, email mgoetz@well.com.
Rana Playing Tuesday Night Residency at Wetlands in July
Rana is playing every Tuesday night in July at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. It is the club’s first residency since Soulive performed weekly in February. The band consists of Andrew Southern, Scott Metzeger, Ryan Thornton and Matt Trowberdge. So
uthern and Metzger are also both members of Phish Lyricist Tom Marshall’s band Amfibian. Recently, Rana has been practicing in Ween’s rehearsal space in New Jersey, while Ween is on tour.
Rana takes the stage at 10 p.m. tonight. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information, visit www.wetlands-preserve.org.
Ike Willis to Tour with Project Object
Frank Zappa guitarist and vocalist Ike Willis will perform with Project Object for the band’s summer tour. The tour begins August 4 at the Met Café in Providence, RI and ends August 23 at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. The line-up features Rick Bartow
on bass and vocals, Jeff Breedlove on keys and vocals, Andre Cholmondeley on guitar and vocals, Mumbo on drums, keys, percussion and vocals and Wes Paich on drums, vocals, keys and percussion. Other Zappa alumni are expected to collaborate with the band
as well.
Project Object (without Willis) plays Friday at The Court Tavern in New Brunswick, NJ. For a complete list of summer tour dates, visit www.projectobject.com.
Widespread Panic Chooses Playlist for Sonicnet
Widespread Panic Radio is a new feature now being offered by Radio.Sonicnet. Instead of broadcasting the music of WSP, Sonicnet is featuring music chosen by the members of Widespread. It is part of Sonicnet's Guest DJ Programming, which also includes play
lists chosen by Pat Metheny, Warren Zevon, 311 and Duran Duran. The WSP channel features some of the band’s influences and favorites including The Allman Brothers Band, Bob Marley, The Grateful Dead, Herbie Hancock, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Armatrading, Led Zep
pelin, Louis Armstrong, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Neil Young, Robert Johnson, Santana, Sly and the Family Stone, Sonic Youth, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Talking Heads, The Average White Band, The Beatles, The Police, Thelonius Monk, Traffic, Will Smith, Y
es and ZZ Top. To listen, visit www.radio.sonicnet.com/stations/station-64.asp.
Widespread Panic plays tonight at Brady Village Amphitheater in Tulsa, OK. For more summer dates, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Summer Dates Announced
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe have announced their summer tour dates. The band will play two nights with String Cheese Incident, July 21 at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA and July 22 at Hilton Amphitheater in Reno, NV. Other highlights of the tour includ
e a show with D’Angelo August 1 at the Paramount Theater in Denver, CO a two-night stand with Widespread Panic at Keystone Resort in Keystone, CO and a date with Ben Harper September 3 at Portland Meadows in Portland, OR. The tour concludes with two perfo
rmances at the Fillmore in San Francisco, CA September 22 and 23. Robert Walter’s 20th Congress will open both shows.
KDTU plays Friday at Belly Up in San Diego, CA. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.karldenson.com.
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Entrain Seeks New Bassist and Percussionist
Entrain is currently seeking a bass player as well as a percussionist to join the band immediately. The band is interested in an electric bassist who can sing background vocals in additon to a small percentage of lead vocals. They are also looking to
hire and a percussionist who can play concert toms, timbales, congas, shekere and possibly some basic keyboard parts. Interested musicians should send a current picture, tape and resume to Entrain, P.O. Box 2308, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. For more infor
mation, call Tom Major at 508-693-1291.
Entrain will perform Friday at 2 p.m. at Fanueil Hall Marketplace in Boston, MA and then will open for Jimmy Cliff at the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis, MA. For more summer dates, visit www.entrain.com.
John Medeski and Marshall Allen to Perform at Tonic
John Medeski will perform with saxophonist Marshall Allen July 18 at Tonic in New York City. Allen (Surrender to the Air), will join Medeski for two shows, at 8 and 10 p.m. Medeski is also performing a solo show July 17 at the venue. Other special
guests are expected to join him on both nights. Tonic is the same location that Medeski, Martin & Wood recorded their most recent live album of the same name. For ticket information call 212-358-7501 or visit www.tonicnyc
.com.
Medeski, Martin and Wood play Saturday the Winter Park American Music Festival in Winter Park, CO. For more dates, check out www.mmw.net.
Keyboardist Paul Hogan Leaves Ray’s Music Exchange
Ray’s Music Exchange keyboardist Paul Hogan has announced that he will be leaving the band, effective immediately. Hogan will be pursuing other educational and compositional interests. Although Paul composed much of the band’s repertoire, the group will
continue to perform his material. Hogan even plans to write music for the band in the future. The band is currently performing without a keyboardist and has not yet announced plans to replace Hogan. A statement was issued saying: “The band hopes ever
yone understands that there are no hard feelings involved and they look forward to creating more exciting and interesting shows for their groove-hungry fans.”
Ray’s Music Exchange plays Thursday at Swindlefish Saloon in Athens, OH. For more tour dates, visit www.raysmusicexchange.com.
New Album from Robert Walter’s 20th Congress
Robert Walter’s 20th Congress has a new album titled Money Shot which is available now for order online. It is an enhanced CD and includes a CD-ROM “virtual mixer,” which will enable listeners to remix songs on a computer screen using a virtual mix
ing board. The CD-ROM also features bonus audio tracks and live performance video. The album’s line-up features Robert Walter (founding member of Greyboy Allstars), special guest drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic), Gastelum (electric sax and flute), Dave Ca
rano (bass), and Chuck Prada (percussion). There are also guest appearances by Grey Allstars guitarist Elgin Park and current 20th Congress drummer George Sluppick. To order the album, visit www.fogworld.com/shop
.
Money Shot is due in stores Labor Day. To listen to a sample, visit
www.fogworld.com/robert/listen.html.
Leftover Salmon Announces Planet Salmon Fest
Leftover Salmon has announced Planet Salmon Fest will be held September 9-10 at the Rocky Grass Site in Lyons, CO. The line-up features Leftover Salmon, Acoustic Syndicate, John Brown's Body, Yonder Mountain String Band, Wild Magnolias, John Bell (Widespr
ead Panic), Pete Wernick, Runaway Truck Ramp, Maceo Parker, Derek Trucks Band, John Cowan and Col. Bruce Hampton among others. More acts are expected to be added soon. Tickets are available now and can be purchased at w
ww.bluegrass.com or by calling 1-800-624-2422.
For more details, visit www.leftoversalmon.com.
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Uncle Sammy and Addison Groove Project To Perform at Minor League Baseball Games
Members of Uncle Sammy and Addison Groove Project will offer their rendition of the National Anthem at three minor
league baseball games this summer. The bands are embarking on a 25-date co-bill summer tour that begins Tuesday
at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. Ben Groppe (tenor sax) and Dave Adams (alto sax) of Addison Groove project will collaborate with Tom Arey
(drums) of Uncle Sammy to play "The Star Spangled Banner" July 11 at Centennial Field in Burlington, VT (Hudson
Valley Renegades at Vermont Expos) July 30 at Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown, MD (Charleston Alley Cats at
Hagerstown Suns) and August 7 at Falcon Park in Auburn, NY (Utica Blue Sox at Auburn Doubledays).
For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.unclesammy.com or www.addisongroove.com.
[site editor's note: since Jeff Waful manages Uncle Sammy he is not responsible for this particular story]
VH1 Changes Air Dates for Phish on Hard Rock Live
Fans who tuned in to VH1 last night to watch Phish on Hard Rock Live, were surprised to find a Kiss documentary on at 11:30 p.m. VH1 rescheduled the times and dates of the broadcast, although the network did not publicize the changes until today.
The new schedule has the broadcast airing tonight at 1 a.m., July 10 at 11 p.m., July 14 at 6 p.m., August 5 at midnight, August 10 at 1 a.m. (Wed. night), August 11 at 6 p.m and August 15 at 2 a.m. (Monday night). All times are Eastern Standard Time.
The hour-long program includes material recorded May 23 at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom. Featured songs include “First Tube,” “Punch You In The Eye,” “Get Back on the Train,” “Piper,” “Cavern” and "You Enjoy Myself.” However, large instrumental sec
tions of “Piper” and “Y.E.M” were edited out as well as small segments of “P.Y.I.T.E.” and “First Tube.”
Jammys Orchestra Reunites as Merl Saunders and The Slip Sit in with Deep Banana Blackout
Merl Saunders, Scott Amendola and all three members of The Slip sat in with Deep Banana Blackout last night at Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA. Deep Banana welcomed Saunders, Marc Friedman, bassist for The Slip and Amendola (Charlie Hunter
Quartet) to join them for Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man,” the song which the same lineup (minus Amendola) performed to open the First Annual Jammys at New York's Irving Plaza on June 22. The Slip’s guitarist Brad Barr then joined DBB on “Homo Lingo” an
d Slip drummer Andrew Barr sat in for “Especialite.”
Last weekend at High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, CA, Deep Banana welcomed The Motet to the stage for a two-band jam that also featured several other special guests. The lineup included all members of both bands, Jessica Lurie from Living Daylights, A
rtist the Spoonman, Dr. Didg, Joe Craven (David Grisman Quintet), and Jarod from Hanuman.
Deep Banana Blackout plays tomorrow at the Oregon Country Fair in Veneta, OR. For more summer dates, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
Phish to Release Deer Creek and Polaris Tickets
Phish has announced that tickets to the band’s three sold out shows at Deer Creek in Noblesville, IN July 10-12 will be released today at 3 p.m. CST. Tickets will only be available through Ticketmaster Online or b
y calling 317-239-5151. There is a 4-ticket per person limit per show.
Tickets for Phish’s sold out two-night stand at Polaris Amphitheatre in Columbus, OH July 14 and 15 will be released tomorrow at noon EST. They will be available exclusively through Ticketmaster Online or by calli
ng 614-431-3600. There is a limit of 4 tickets per person for each show.
Phish will play tonight at Star Lake Amphitheatre in Burgettstown, PA. For the complete summer tour itinerary, visit www.phish.com
ulu to Perform on Cruise Ship off NYC
This Tuesday, July 11, ulu will play the 2nd Annual ulu “Urban Night Cruise” off of New York City. The band will perform aboard The Half Moon, which will depart at 7:30 p.m. from Pier 63 at West 23rd Street. ulu will play two sets as the boat cruises arou
nd Manhattan and circles the Statue of Liberty. Food and drinks will be available on board. Tickets can be purchased at www.smarttix.com or by calling 212-532-8887.
ulu will appear at the Ho-Down tomorrow in Wendell, MA. Visit www.ulu.net for more details.
Miracle Orchestra Show Will be Webcast Tonight
Miracle Orchestra will perform tonight at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA. The show will be webcast live in both audio and video on www.livewave.com. The Lizard Lounge is a very intimate venue and holds just over 1
00 people. Showtime is 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. This weekend, Miracle Orchestra will play Ho-Down 2000 at Wendell State Park in Wendell, MA. For more on the band, visit www.miracleorchestra.com.
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Line-up for First Annual moe.down Confirmed
moe. has confirmed the line-up of bands that will perform at the first-annual moe.down, taking place September 1-3 at the Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY. Main stage acts will include moe., Ani DiFranco, the Charlie Hunter Trio, Ominous Seapods, Freebeer
andchicken, Great Big Sea, Martin Sexton and moe. side projects Ha Ha the Moose and Al & the Transamericans. The second stage will feature Wooden Spoons, Slapped At Birth, Red Gills, Scary Chicken, Big Jim and Dexter Grove. Tickets are available now at www.moe.org or by calling 1-888-223-6000.
Merl Saunders and Jorma Kaukonen Jam with Widespread Panic
Merl Saunders and Jorma Kaukonen sat in with Widespread Panic Tuesday at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, CA. The show was the final night of a four-night sold out run at the venue. Other special guests included Cecil “Peanut” Daniels and John Kea
ne. Saunders and Kaukonen came out at the beginning of the third set and played on “Bowlegged Woman” and “Genesis.” They later returned for the encore, which consisted of “Chilly Water->One Kind Favor->Chilly Water.” Daniels and Keane emerged for vario
us songs during the first and third sets.
Widespread plays Friday at Starplex Amphitheatre in Dallas, TX. For more summer tour dates, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
All Mighty Senators, String Cheese Incident Collaborate
All Mighty Senators trumpet player Dave Finnell sat in with String Cheese Incident Tuesday at The Paolo Soleri Amphitheatre in Santa Fe, NM. Finnell joined the band for a version of John Coltrane’s “Impressions” during the second set. The night before,
SCI keyboardist Kyle Hollingsworth sat in with AMS for an entire set at Fly Me to the Moon Saloon in Telluride, CO.
String Cheese Incident plays Tuesday at Grand Targhee in Alta, WY. For more dates, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com. All Mighty Senators will play Saturday at Legend’s in Las Vegas, NV. For the complete
itinerary, visit www.allmightysenators.com.
Bob Moses Confirmed for Ho-Down 2000
Jazz drummer Bob Moses has been added to the lineup for Ho-Down 2000, being held July 7-9 at Wendell State Forest in Wendell, MA. Other bands performing include Schleigho, The Derek Trucks Band, Lake Trout, Soulive, Jazz Mandolin Project, Yolk, Miracle Or
chestra, Moon Boot Lover, Jiggle the Handle, ulu and Birth. Moses, who is responsible for introducing the members of Medeski, Martin and Wood, will be playing with members of Miracle Orchestra and Soulive Sunday around 4 p.m. Tickets are available now. Fo
r more information, visit www.schleigho.com.
Phish, String Cheese Incident Tickets and Passes Available in Mimi Fishman Charity Auction
Less than two weeks remain in the Mimi Fishman Foundation Summer 2000 Charity Auction. Bids are now being accepted for a pair of tickets and aftershow passes to any fall Phish show or any String Cheese Incident show in the year 2000. All proceeds will ben
efit The American Glaucoma Society. “We have been overwhelmed with the current status of this months auction,” says David Shulman, organizer of the auction. “The leading bidding for the Phish ticket/aftershow pass package has broken the thousand dollar le
vel. While the SCI ticket/aftershow pass package started off slowly, bids have picked up the past few days and is approaching the $300 level. We are currently in touch with other bands as well, and are very excited about what we may have to offer in futur
e auctions. We are also looking at another charity to add to the mix, specifically one that runs a summer camp for kids with cancer. A new charity would not replace The American Glaucoma Society as a recipient, but be in addition to.” For more information
, visit www.jambands.com/june00/features/mimi.html or email tmmff@aol.com.
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