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12/8/00
Members of North Mississippi All Stars and Widespread Panic Collaborate on New Album
Widespread Panic keyboardist Jo Jo Herman has collaborated with Luther and Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi All Stars on a new record titled The Smilin' Assassin. The CD was recorded in October and also features guest appearances by John Bell (Widespread Panic), Michael Houser (Widespread Panic) and George McConnell (The Kudzu kings). The album is due out in April on Fat Possum Records.
Lake Trout Confirms New Year’s Run
Lake Trout has confirmed a holiday mini-tour leading up to its New Year’s Eve show at the Belvedere Hotel in Baltimore, MD. The band will play Wetlands Preserve in New York City on December 26, the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on December 27, the Trocadero in Philadelphia, PA on December 28, The Norva in Virginia Beach, VA on December 29 and Alley Katz in Richmond, VA on December 30.
In January, Lake Trout will tour with Galactic and Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade as part of the “Sno-Core Icicle Ball.” The itinerary includes stops in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Vail, Denver, Kansas City, St Louis, Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta.
For more information, visit www.laketrout.com.
Fog City All Stars Show Will be Recorded for Possible Live CD
The Fog City All Stars show on December 29 at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco will be recorded for a possible live album. The line-up features drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic), keyboardist Robert Walter (Greyboy Allstars) and saxophonist Skerik (Critters Buggin). There will also be guest appearances by 8-string guitarist Charlie Hunter and guitarist Chris Still (Greyboy Allstars, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Robert Walter’s 20th Congress). Because Fog City Records will be recording the show, no audio or video taping will be permitted.
For more information, visit www.fogworld.com/1229.
Addison Groove Project to Release Live Album
Addison Groove Project has announced the release of its new album Wicked Live. The CD features live material recorded this past September in Saratoga Springs, NY. Addison will play three CD release parties at the end of the month: December 28 at the House of Blues in Cambridge, MA, December 29 at the Lion’s Den in New York City and a free show December 30 at Red Square in Burlington, VT. "Wicked Live has taken too long to get out so we're really excited for this run of shows," says keyboardist Rob Marscher. The band will be accepting non-perishable food items at its merchandise table during the three-night run to support the Addison Food Project, which benefits various food banks throughout the Northeast.
AGP plays tonight and tomorrow at Mt. Snow in Dover, VT. For more dates, visit www.addisongroove.com.
Butch Trucks, Jaimoe Added to Warren Haynes Christmas Jam
Original Allman Brothers Band members Butch Trucks and Jaimoe have been added to the 12th Annual Warren Haynes Christman Jam at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, NC. The line-up also includes Gregg Allman, John Popper, Dave Schools, Kevn Kinney, Edwin McCain and Matt Abts as well as original Aquarium Rescue Unit members Col. Bruce Hampton, Jimmy Herring, Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Sipe, who will perform together for the first time since 1994.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
12/7/00
Complete Allman Brothers Band Discography Released
Author Dean Reynolds has released “The Complete Allman Brothers Band Discography.” The book includes color reproductions of the band’s entire record catalog as well as song histories and statistics. Also featured are recordings by the Allman Joys, Hour Glass, The 31st of February, The Second Coming, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, and Sea Level, among others. “Fans from around the world have long awaited such a comprehensive and colorful book on the recording history of their favorite band," Says Kirk West, Allman Brothers Band tape archivist. “Every last Allman Brothers Band nut case fan needs not one, but two copies of this book! One to put on the shelf and one to read like a bible.”
For more information, visit www.geocities.com/abbbook.
Musicians from Miracle Orchestra and The Slip to Perform Together
Members of Miracle Orchestra, The Slip will perform together December 10 at Lilli’s in Somerville, MA. Billed as The Mystery Mullet Circus, the line-up features Jared Sims (saxophone, flute, clarinet) and Bill Carbone (drums) of Miracle Orchestra, Marc Friedman (bass) of The Slip and Eric Hofbauer (guitar). The band will be playing its own original “kamikaze dance music.” Mountain of Venus, a new addition to the Homegrown Music Network, will also perform.
For more information, visit www.lillisclub.com.
Page McConnell and Warren Haynes Collaborate in New York City
Phish keyboardist Page McConnell performed with Warren Haynes and harmonica player Mickey Raphael (Willie Nelson) last night at Irving Plaza in New York City. The musicians took the stage during a release party for Danny Clinch's new book "When the Iron Bird Flies", a photo chronicle of the Tibetan Freedom Concerts from 1996-1999. McConnell, Haynes and Raphael played a short set consisting of "Back at the Chicken Shack/Further On Up The Road," "Been Loving You Too Long," "Who's Been Talkin'", "She Said She Said," "One," and "Little Wing."
The event was also a benefit for The Milarepa Fund, a nonprofit organization co-founded by Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys. A percentage of the proceeds from Clinch's book will also be donated to the Milarepa Fund.
For more information, visit www.milarepa.org/ws_2.html.
Members of Psychedelic Breakfast Jam with Mori Stylez
Tim Palmieri and Jordan Giangreco of Psychedelic Breakfast sat in with Mori Stylez last night at the Living Room in Providence, RI. Palmieri (guitar) and Giangreco (keyboards) joined the band for “Hopscotch Bread” to close the set.
Mori Stylez is currently finishing work on a new album, due out in late January. The quartet plays tonight at the Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ. For more dates, visit www.moristylez.com.
Psychedelic Breakfast plays tonight at Murphy's & Scarletti's in Farmington, CT. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.psychedelicbreakfast.com.
Blue Floyd Announces West Coast Tour
Blue Floyd has released West Coast tour dates for January and February. The group’s current line-up features Matt Abts on drums, Marc Ford on guitar, Johnny Neel on keyboards and Berry Oakley Jr. on bass and vocals. The tour kicks off January 20 in San Diego, CA and will include stops in Las Vegas, NV on January 22, Phoenix, AZ on January 24, Sacramento, CA on January 26, Eugene, OR on February 2 and Seattle, WA on February 4. The tour is slated to conclude with 5 shows in British Columbia February 6 – 10. No specific venues have been announced. For the complete itinerary, visit www.bluefloyd.com.
12/6/00
The Doors Release Archival Material
The Doors have announced plans to release a series of 36 CDs from its archive through it’s new label, Bright Midnight Records. The three remaining members, John Densmore, Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek, have selected material from live performances recorded in the late 60s and early 70s to be released exclusively through the band’s website. Three new CDs will be made available every six months for the next six years. "Our goal is to give serious Doors fans the material they want, including professional eight-track recordings of concerts, some previously available only as overpriced and inferior sounding recordings," the band said in a statement. The first CD is titled The Bright Midnight Sampler: 14 Songs/8 Concerts and features live material recorded in eight different U.S. cities in 1970.
For more information, visit www.thedoors.com.
Members of Jiggle, John Brown’s Body and Fully Celebrated Orchestra to Collaborate Tonight
Members of Jiggle, John Brown’s Body and Fully Celebrated Orchestra will take the stage tonight at Harper’s Ferry in Allston, MA. Billed as Organically Grown, the band plays a mix of roots reggae and free jazz and is comprised of keyboardist Paul Wolstencroft (Jiggle), drummer Tommy Benedetti (John Brown’s Body), saxophonist Timo Shanko (Fully Celebrated Orchestra) and bassist Tim Kelley (Resophonics). Special guests are expected to sit in as well.
Organically Grown will also play December 10 at the House of Blues in Cambridge, MA.
Project Object to Cover Joe's Garage on New Year's Eve
Project Object, featuring special guest Ike Willis, will perform at Lion’s Den in New York City on New Year’s Eve. The band has announced plans to perform the classic Frank Zappa album Joe’s Garage, in its entirety. The group’s line-up features original Zappa guitarist Willis, Rick Bartow (bass), Jeff Breedlove (keyboards), André Cholmondeley (guitar), Robbie Mangano (guitar), Mumbo (drums, percussion), Wes Saich (drums, keys, percussion) and Jordan Shapiro (kayboards). Tickets are on sale now through Ticketweb.
Project Object kicks off it’s New Year’s run December 27 at Ziggy’s in Winston-Salem, NC. For the complete itinerary, visit www.projectobject.com.
King Freud Releases Debut Album
King Freud has announced the release of its debut album, Ward’s Car. The Minnesota-based band will play a cd-release party Friday at the Five Corners Saloon in Minneapolis. Fellow Minnesota resident Jason Fladager of The Big Wu is a big fan of King Freud. “The songs on this CD are all really cool and unique in their own ways,” says Fladager. “Great vocals…A couple tunes sound just as good as what is on the radio. Wow.”
For more information on the band, visit www.kingfreud.0pi.com/shows.html.
Strangefolk Adds Second All Ages December Show
Strangefolk has added an all ages show at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT on December 30. The band will also be performing there on New Year’s Eve, however it will be a 21+ event. Tickets for the 12/30 concert go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at the Higher Ground box office at 802-654-8888. These shows will feature Strangefolk’s two new members, guitarist/vocalist Luke Montgomery and keyboardist Scott Shdeed.
For more information, visit www.strangefolk.com.
12/5/00
Double Trouble Album Features Susan Tedeschi, Dr. John and Willie Nelson
Double Trouble has signed a record deal with Tone-Cool Records and will release its debut album, Been a Long Time. The band features Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon who are joined on the album by special guests Susan Tedeschi, Dr. John, Willie Nelson, Jimmie Vaughan, Doyle Bramhall II, Eric Johnson, Derek O'Brien, Malford Milligan, Lou Ann Barton, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Charlie Sexton (who co-produced the album). The CD will be released in early February. For more information, visit www.doubletroublemusic.com.
Phish Companion Released, Two Additional Phish Books on the Way
The Mockingbird Foundation has released The Phish Companion: A Guide to the Band and Their Music. The book’s 928 pages feature song histories, show reviews, jamming tune charts, discography, statistics, interviews, and essays from 1,488 contributors. It is available now in most bookstores. All proceeds from the book will benefit music education for children. For more information, visit www.phish.net/mockingbird/book.
Volume 6 of The Pharmer’s Almanac will also be released later this month. The new edition includes material from previous Almanacs, plus an additional 200 pages. To pre-order a copy, visit www.pharmers.com.
Another Phish book in production is Sean Gibbon’s Run Like An Antelope: On the Road With Phish. The book is a diary from the 1999 summer tour. It will be published in February.
Schleigho Confirms New Year’s Run
Schleigho has confirmed shows leading up to its New Year’s Eve concert at Forward Hall in Erie, PA. The band will perform December 28 at Milestones in Rochester, NY, December 29 at the Lafayette Tap Room in Buffalo, NY and December 30 at the Happy Dog Music Hall in Cleveland, OH. Schleigho has also reserved several hotel rooms for fans attending the New Year’s show. Anyone interested can contact Scott by calling 412-201-0166 or emailing scott@schleigho.com. The deadline for reservations is December 18. The New Year’s concert is a BYOB event.
Schleigho plays next December 14 at OPL in Syracuse, NY. For more information, visit www.schleigho.com.
King Freud Releases Debut Album
King Freud has announced the release of its debut album, Ward’s Car. The Minnesota-based band will play a cd-release party Friday at the Five Corners Saloon in Minneapolis. Fellow Minnesota resident Jason Fladager of The Big Wu is a big fan of King Freud. “The songs on this CD are all really cool and unique in their own ways,” says Fladager. “Great vocals…A couple tunes sound just as good as what is on the radio. Wow.”
For more information on the band, visit www.kingfreud.0pi.com/shows.html.
Deep Banana Blackout, Terrapin Foundation to Hold Instrument Drive at NYE Shows
Deep Banana Blackout and The Terrapin Foundation will be holding an instrument drive at the band’s New Year's shows at the Mertens Theater in Bridgeport, CT December 30 and 31. They are requesting that fans bring used or new instruments to the Terrapin Foundation Table during the two-night stand. All donations will benefit the George Washington Carver Community Center, which serves low income, at-risk youth in the Norwalk, CT area. The Foundation plans to work with the Carver Center next summer to establish a music program.
Deep Banana Blackout plays Friday at Lupos in Providence, RI. For more dates, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
12/4/00
Members of Deep Banana Blackout and Electric Hill to Perform as Jazz Trio
The Ding Ding Da Ding Jazz Trio will perform at The Acoustic Café in Bridgeport, CT on December 21. The line-up features Deep Banana Blackout members Hope Clayburn (alto sax & flute) and Eric Kalb (drums) along with Electric Hill’s Rich Zurkowski (upright bass). Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the venue at (203) 335-3655.
Entrain Announces New Year's Eve Plans
Entrain has announced that it will perform at Harper’s Ferry in Allston, MA on New Year’s Eve. Admission includes a split of champagne, noise makers, hats, party favors and a balloon drop. The Lydia Warren Band will open the show. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, call 617-254-9743.
Entrain plays Friday at the House of Blues in Cambridge, MA. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.entrain.com.
Members of Conehead Buddha Collaborate with Jiggle
Shannon Lynch, Terence Lynch and Chris Fisher of Conehead Buddha sat in with Jiggle Saturday night at The Haunt in Ithaca, NY. Lynch (saxophone), Lynch (trumpet) and Fisher (percussion) joined Jiggle when the band learned that guitarist Gary Backstrom would be late arriving to the show. They collaborated on an extended version of “Cheeky Monkey.” Backstrom arrived shortly thereafter and played the remainder of the set.
Jiggle plays Friday at The Hawk’s Nest at the University of Hartford in Hartford, CT. For more dates, visit www.jigglethehandle.com.
Jen Durkin Performs with Miracle Orchestra
Vocalist Jen Durkin performed with Miracle Orchestra Thursday at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. Durkin, (formerly of Deep Banana Blackout) is currently singing with Bernie Worrell and the Woo Warriors, who headlined the show. Jen joined Miracle Orchestra for a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough.”
Miracle Orchestra plays tomorrow at OPL in Syracuse, NY. For more information, visit www.miracleorchestra.com.
Trey Anastasio Jams with MMW, Jon Fishman Sits in with Grippo Funk Band
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio sat in with Medeski, Martin & Wood Friday night at the Pallace Theater in Albany, NY. Anastasio emerged during the second song of the second set and remained for the remainder of the show, including the encore. Billy Martin introduced Trey as “Family Man.”
Meanwhile, Phish drummer Jon Fishman jammed with Dave Grippo’s Funk Band Friday night at Club Metronome in Burlington, VT.
MMW plays Wednesday at The Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN. For more dates, visit www.mmw.net.
12/1/00
Galactic Records Live CD
Galactic will be recording its shows tonight and tomorrow night for an upcoming live album. The shows will be held at Tipitina’s in New Orleans, where the band recorded last night as well. The tentative release date for the CD is scheduled for next May. Lil' Rascals Brass Band opens tonight’s show and Rebirth Brass Band will take the stage tomorrow night. No audience taping will be allowed.
For more information, visit www.galacticfunk.com.
ThaMuseMeant Prepares New Albums, Announces Hiatus
ThaMuseMeant is currently working on an acoustic trio album outside Boulder, CO. The group is also compiling live material recorded on its last tour. The live album is due to be released on High Sierra Records next year. Still no word on a release date for the acoustic CD. At the end of December, ThaMuseMeant will perform as a trio during a three-night run with The Slip: December 29 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City, December 30 at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA and December 31 at the Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA.
Meanwhile Drummer Jeff Sussmann has parted ways with the band. Auditions for a new drummer will be held in January and February, when the band plans to take some time off. The website states: “The band feels that they need some space away from each other in order to develop and grow.”
For more information, visit www.thamusemeant.com.
Fog City All Stars Features Stanton Moore, Robert Walter & Skerik
The Fog City All Stars will perform December 29 at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco. The line-up features drummer Stanton Moore (Galactic), keyboardist Robert Walter (Greyboy Allstars) and saxophonist Skerik (Critters Buggin). There will also be guest appearances by 8-string guitarist Charlie Hunter and guitarist Chris Still (Greyboy Allstars, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Robert Walter’s 20th Congress). Tickets went on sale yesterday and nearly sold out. However, Fog City Records has held 50 tickets to be released this Sunday at 10 a.m. PST through Ticketweb. On the day of the show, an additional 75 tickets will go on sale at the venue box office at 8 p.m.
For more information, visit www.fogworld.com/1229.
The Either/Orchestra Turns 15
The Either/Orchestra will celebrate its 15th anniversary this month with two shows in New England. The band has recently been performing new material and is planning work on a new recording. The group’s December shows will be the last U.S. dates until February. The Either/Orchestra plays tomorrow at the Stone Church in Newmarket, NH and December 6 at Johnny D’s in Somerville, MA.
For more information, visit www.accuraterecords.com/either1frame.html.
The New Deal Signs with Jive Records
The New Deal has recently signed a record contract with Jive Records. The label is home to such artists as Fatboy Slim, Groove Armada, Morcheeba, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys and N'Sync. “The label has set up a nice deal with us, allowing us to still release live shows on our Sound + Light label as well as pieces of vinyl for extended mixes,” says keyboardist Jamie Shields. “We are very happy and proud to be a part of a really great organization and look forward to the ability to bring the New Deal's music and vibe to places we have yet to hit, including Europe, Asia, and of course, back to the U.S. west coast.” The trio has also inked a deal with the Nettwerk Management company (Barenaked Ladies, Sarah McLaughlin, Dido).
The New Deal plays next on New Year’s Eve at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. For more information, visit www.sound-and-light.com.
11/30/00
Strangefolk Announces Addition of Two New Members
Strangefolk has just announced the addition of guitarist/vocalist Luke Montgomery and keyboardist Scott Shdeed to the band. The group began auditioning new musicians after the departure of guitarist/vocalist Reid Genauer in September. Montgomery and Shdeed first performed with Strangefolk November 4 at the Mad Mountain Tavern in Waitsfield, VT.
The band’s next show will be New Year’s Eve at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. For more information, visit www.strangefolk.com.
Percy Hill Confirms NYE Show
Percy Hill has announced that it will perform at the Amoskeag Brewery in Manchester, NH for New Year’s Eve. Tickets are on sale now at the Brewery box office or by phone at 603-622-0000.
Percy Hill plays tomorrow at the Ocean Mist in Matunuck, RI. For more information, visit www.percyhill.com.
Plans for 3rd Annual Woodward Music Festival Underway
Plans are already underway for the 3rd Annual Woodward Music Festival, which will take place September 21-22, 2001. Bands that have been confirmed include Umphrey’s McGee, The Waz, Fat Apple, Rebus, The Ordinary Way, Everything Bagels, Bicycle Theives, The Oddyssea and Jhinx. More bands including headlining acts will be announced in the coming months. The event will be held at Tune Town in Western Pennsylvania.
The promoter of the festival, Sound Effect Productions is looking for interested vendors and sponsors. For more information, visit www.ncsweb.com.
Project Z Features Jimmy Herring, Jeff Sipe & Ricky Keller
Project Z takes the stage tonight at Ziggy’s in Winston Salem, NC. The band features Jimmy Herring (Allman Brothers Band, ARU, Phil & Friends, Jazz is Dead), Jeff Sipe (Leftover Salmon, ARU) and Ricky Keller (Stevie Wonder, Jaco Pastorius, George Benson). Terminus Records recently released the group’s debut, self-titled album, which also features keyboardist The Reverend Oliver Wells and special guests Derek Trucks, Count MButu and Col. Bruce Hampton. Project Z plays tomorrow at the Music Farm in Charleston, SC and Saturday at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA. For more information, visit www.terminusrecords.com.
North Mississippi All-Stars and Ancient Harmony to Play New Year's Show in Atlanta
The North Mississippi All-Stars have announced that they will play a New Year’s Eve concert at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA. The show is being billed as "Raising of the Peace,” an annual NYE event hosted by “The Dunhams” radio program, which airs on Z93 in Atlanta. Ancient Harmony, who is holding the “Millennium Getaway Weekend” the night before in Albany, GA, will open the show. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster.
The North Mississippi All-Stars' new album, Shake Hands With Shorty has been released on Tone-Cool Records. For more information, visit www.nmallstars.com.
11/29/00
Carlos Washington to Perform with Jive
Trumpeter Carlos Washington will sit in with Jive during a three-night stand at the Trilogy Wine Bar in Boulder, CO. The shows, which are being billed as the Trilogy Sessions, will take place tomorrow, Friday and Saturday and will also feature DJ Ivy on turntables. Washington (Giant People, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe) will join the band for all three nights. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.boulderjive.com or www.redundground.com.
Robert Walter's 20th Congress Announces NYE Plans, Tour with Charlie Hunter
Robert Walter’s 20th Congress has announced that it will perform at The Elbow Room in San Francisco on New Year’s Eve. Tickets are on sale now. In January, the band will tour with Charlie Hunter on the West Coast. The tour kicks off January 2 at Sierra Vista in Tahoe, CA and will conclude January 10 at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO. Charlie Hunter will be performing with Chris Lovejoy & Stephen Chopek.
Robert Walter’s 20th Congress plays Friday at Vynyl in Los Angeles, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.robertwalter.com.
Soulfarm Holiday Shows will Benefit Local Food Banks
Soulfarm (formerly Inasense) has announced that it will perform five benefit concerts billed as the “Jam If You Can Holiday Crusade.” At each of the shows, the band will be collecting canned food items to be donated to local food banks. Any fan who makes a donation, will receive $1 off the admission price to the show. The mini-tour kicks off December 13 at Zig’s Bar & Grill in Alexandria, VA and also includes stops at The Saint in Asbury, NJ on December 20, The North Star in Philadelphia, PA on December 21 and The 8 X 10 Club in Baltimore, MD on December 26. The band will return to Zig’s Bar & Grill on December 30 to conclude the tour.
Soulfarm plays tomorrow night at Mexicali Blues Café in Teanack, NJ. For more information, visit www.soulfarm.net.
Warren Hayens, Michael Kang, Col. Bruce Hampton Among Performers in Zambiland Orchestra
Tickets are on sale now for Zambiland Orchestra’s December 18th show at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA. This year’s line-up features Warren Haynes, Michael Kang, Sam Bush, Col. Bruce Hampton, Darol Anger, John Cowan, Jeff Coffin, Tye North, Jeff Sipe, Dr. Chadbourne and Richie Hayward among others. Fans attending are encouraged to bring three cans of food to be donated to charity. To order tickets, visit Ticketmaster or call 404-524-7354.
The Slip and Keller Williams Confirm Japan Show
The Slip has confirmed plans to travel to Japan for a show at Harajuku Astro Hall in Tokyo on Dececmber 17. Japanese promoter Organic Groove is producing the event, which also features Keller Williams and local band, Phat. For more information, visit http://www.organicgroove.com.
The Slip plays Friday at Williams College in Williamstown, MA. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.theslip.com.
Keller Williams will perform Friday at Club Kaos in Norfolk, VA. Williams has also recently added a show on New Year’s Day, at Windows Lounge at the Holiday Inn in Portland, OR. The venue is across the street from Oregon Convention Center where String Cheese Incident and Williams will play on NYE. For more Keller dates, visit www.kellerwilliams.net.
11/28/00
New Album on the way from The Motet
Colorado-based The Motet has a new album, titled Play, which is due out this week. The band will play a CD release show Thursday at The Boulder Theatre in Boulder, CO. Special guests United Dope Front will also perform. Tickets are on sale now at the venue box office at 303-786-7030.
The Motet will perform on New Year’s Eve at The Mangy Moose Jackson Hole, WY. For more dates, visit www.themotet.com.
Butch Trucks to Appear on “Jam Nation” Radio Show
Allman Brothers Band drummer and Flying Frog Records CEO Butch Trucks will appear on the “Jam Nation” radio program this Sunday. The show airs Sunday nights from 8-10 p.m. on 104.1 FM WMRQ in Hartford, CT and is co-hosted by Jambands.com editor-in-chief Dean Budnick and daily news editor Jeff Waful. Trucks will be talking about the new Frogwings release Croakin’ at Toads as well as Flying Frog Records and the Allman Brothers. He will also be answering questions from callers. If you’re not in the Hartford area, you can listen on the web at www.radio104.com.
Bruce Cockburn to Enter Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Bruce Cockburn will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame this March. Cockburn will be honored at next year’s Juno Awards in Hamilton, Ontario. It's "a great honor," says Cockburn. "Somehow it feels like it's too soon." Other artists who have been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame include Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray and The Guess Who. The 30th Annual Juno Awards will be held March 4, 2001 and will be broadcast on CBC-TV.
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Confirms Three-Night Run in NYC
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe has announced a three-night stand at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City December 27-29. DJ Logic will be performing on all three nights, in addition to several special guests. Tickets go on sale tomorrow through www.karldenson.com. More information on the shows is expected to be released tomorrow as well.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe plays Saturday at Palookaville in Santa Cruz, CA.
String Cheese Incident and Friends to Play Acoustic Benefit Concert
String Cheese Incident and Friends will perform at an acoustic benefit concert December 21 at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO. All proceeds from the show will be donated to The Traditional Support Caravan to Big Mountain, the Emergency Family Assistant Association and the Boulder Holiday Food Basket. Tickets go on sale this Saturday and can be purchased at www.stringcheeseincident.com or at the Boulder Theater box office at 303-786-7030.
11/27/00
North Mississippi All-Stars Drummer Jams with Widespread Panic
Cody Dickinson sat in with Widespread Panic Saturday at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, TN. Dickinson (North Mississippi All-Stars) played percussion on “Fishwater” midway through the second set. North Mississippi All-Stars opened the show.
Widespread Panic plays tomorrow at Indiana University Auditorium in Bloomington, IN. For the band’s full itinerary, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
Several Special Guests Join Deep Banana Blackout During Three-Night Run at Irving Plaza
Deep Banana Blackout welcomed several special guests to the stage during its three-night stand at New York’s Irving Plaza. On Wednesday, former lead singer Jen Durkin joined the band on “Do That Stuff,” “Trip,” “Tug” and “Breakfast at Volo’s,” during which she traded lines with new singer Hope Clayburn. Bernie Worrell also sat in on “Do That Stuff.” Trumpeter Brad Mason performed with the band throughout the night as well.
On Friday night, legendary bassist from The Meters, George Porter Jr. sat in on “Message From The Meters.” Other special guests included Mason, percussionist Chris Lovejoy (Charlie Hunter), vocalist Scottay Blackout, percussionists Hans Broecking and Mendl Rabinovigch (Cabaret Diosa) and trumpeter Dvorin (Cabaret Diosa).
Deep Banana Blackout plays Wednesday at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, NY. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
Members of Fat Mama Perform with Rebus
Jon Gray and Brett Joseph of Fat Mama sat in with Rebus Friday at the Lion’s Den in New York City. Gray (trumpet) and Joseph (tenor saxophone) joined the band for “Jimmy’s In The City.” Fat Mama plays tonight at Murphy’s Pub in Boone, NC. For more dates, visit www.fatmama.com.
Mike Gordon Sits in with Max Creek
Phish bassist Mike Gordon sat in with Max Creek Saturday night at The Living Room in Providence, RI. Gordon emerged during the second set for “Devil’s Heart”->“Sailin’ Shoes”->“Poetry”->“One Way Out,” which ended the show. He then returned for the two-song encore, which featured “Possum” and “Back Porch Boogie Blues.”
Max Creek guitarist Scott Murawski sat in with Phish during “Possum” on July 13, 1999 at the TweeterCenter in Mansfield, MA. He also joined the band for a cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Tuesday’s Gone.”
Max Creek plays next on December 7 at Pearl Street in Northampton, MA. For more dates, visit www.maxcreek.com.
Ratdog Show Canceled Due to Fire
Ratdog’s show at the Palladium in Worcester, MA was canceled Saturday night when a fire was reported in the building around 9:15 p.m. About 1,200 people were safely evacuated from the venue while opening band The Persuasions performed. The fire broke out in a small room attached to the balcony. Fire Captain George DuBois said the cause of the fire seemed suspicious.
The show’s promoter, MassConcerts is attempting to reschedule the Ratdog concert. There has not yet been an announcement on when the building will reopen.
Strangefolk Announces New Year’s Eve Show
Strangefolk has announced its New Year’s Eve show will be held at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. Tickets are on sale now through the band’s website at www.strangefolk.com and at the Higher Ground box office. The venue phone number is 802.654.8888. There has been no official word on who will be performing with original members Jon Trafton, Erik Glockler and Luke Smith. Guitarist Luke Montgomery and keyboardist Scott Shdeed sat in with the band on November 4 at the Mad Mountain Tavern in Waitsfielf, VT.
11/22/00
H.E.A.R. Benefit Features Ten Ton Chicken, Animal Liberation Orchestra and Grandpa's Chili
Ten Ton Chicken, Animal Liberation Orchestra and Grandpa's Chili will perform at a Benefit for H.E.A.R. this Friday at the Utah Hotel in San Francisco. H.E.A.R. (Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of hearing loss and tinnitus due to repeated exposure to excessive noise levels. Showtime is 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.hearnet.com.
Jeff Pevar to Perform with Max Creek
Max Creek has announced that guitarist Jeff Pevar will perform with the band this Friday at the Webster Theatre in Hartford, CT. Pevar (CPR, Phil & Friends) sat in with the band October 27 at the Palladium in Worcester, MA and October 28 at Hoops and Hops in Simsbury, CT. Psychedelic Breakfast will open Friday's show.
Max Creek plays tonight at the Living Room in Providence, RI. For more dates, visit www.maxcreek.com.
The Mahavishnu Project to Tour
The Mahavishnu Project has announced that it will tour this fall. The band performs the music of John McLaughlin and The Mahavishnu Orchestra's "Birds of Fire" & "Inner Mounting Flame" in its entirety. The line-up features Gregg Bendian (Pat Metheny/Ornette Coleman) on drums, Miki Navazio (Lounge Lizards/Either Orchestra) on guitar, Steve Hunt (Allan Holdsworth/Billy Cobham) on keyboards, Todd Reynolds (Sting/Jon Anderson)on violin and Kermit Driscoll (Bill Frisell/Vernon Reid) on bass. This fall The Mahavishnu Project plans to record its shows for an upcoming live album, due out in 2001.
The band plays November 30 at Milestones in Rochester, NY.
Galactic, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade and Lake Trout Plan Tour
Plans are underway for a winter tour featuring Galactic, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade and Lake Trout. The tour will be part of the annual Snow Core Tour and will be billed as “The Icicle Ball.” It is slated to begin in mid-January in Las Vegas and conclude February 23 in Atlanta, GA. Galactic will headline all dates of the tour. The official itinerary is expected to be released in a couple of weeks.
ekoostik hookah to Hold Canned Food Drive
ekoostik hookah will be holding its second annual canned food drive this Friday and Saturday at the Agora Theater in Cleveland, OH. The band is encouraging anyone attending the shows to bring non-perishable food items, which will be distributed by the Cleveland Foodbank. Prizes will be given out to the fans that make the most generous donations. For more information, call 216-969-6007.
ekoostik hookah plays tonight at the Toledo Seagate Centre in Toledo, OH. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.ekoostik.com.
Schleigho Confirms New Year's Run; New Live CD and Video Due
Schleigho has confirmed plans to play an all ages New Year’s Eve concert at Forward Hall in Eerie, PA. Leading up to the show, the band will perform December 28 at Milestones in Rochester, NY, December 29 at the Lafayette Tap Room in Buffalo, NY and December 30 at Happy Dog in Cleveland, OH. Special guests are expected to join the quartet on December 31.
The band has also announced the release of a new live CD on Flying Frog Records. The album will be comprised of material recorded at Ho-Down 2000. A video of the band’s performance is also being produced by Groove2.com. Both the CD and video are due out in February.
Schleigho plays tonight at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City with The Derek Trucks Band. For more dates, visit www.schleigho.com.
11/21/00
Hanuman, Living Daylights to Perform at Pre-String Cheese Incident Show December 30
High Sierra Music has announced a matinee show on December 30 across the street from the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR where String Cheese Incident will be playing a three-night stand, December 29 - 31. The afternoon show will be held at “Windows” at the Holiday Inn and will feature Hanuman followed by The Living Daylights. The show will take place from 2 – 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 510-420-1529 or visiting www.hsmusic.net.
Phil & Friends to Hold Meet & Greet Benefit Party
The Unbroken Chain has announced a limited number of tickets will be sold for a Phil & Friends’ soundcheck party and meet & greet on December 30th at Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium in Oakland, CA. Tickets to the event are $205 and include admission and special seating for the NYE show. All proceeds from the event will benefit The Unbroken Chain Foundation. For mail order information, visit www.gdtstoo.com.
The line-up for the band’s New Year’s Eve show consists of Lesh, Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, John Molo and Rob Barraco.
Ominous Seapods Announce NYE Concert
The Ominous Seapods have announced they will perform at Ray’s Downtown Blues in West Palm Beach, FL for NYE. The show is being billed as “2001 A SeapOdyssey” and includes a free champagne toast at midnight, party favors and other surprises. Bagels and orange juice will be served after the show. For more information, visit www.ominousseapods.com.
The Seapods play tonight at the High Sierra Rock ‘N’ Grill in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
GDTSTOO Offers Free NYE Tickets in Envelope Design Contest
GDTSTOO, the Grateful Dead’s former ticketing service, is holding an envelope-decorating contest for fans mail-ordering for The Other Ones’ New Year’s Eve show. The winner will receive a free pair of tickets to the NYE concert. The event is being held at The Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA. The Steve Kimock Band and George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic will also perform. For more information, visit www.gdtstoo.com.
Caleb Klauder to Open for Dexter Grove
Calobo guitarist Caleb Klauder will open for Dexter Grove this Saturday at the Snake & Weasel in Portland, OR. Klauder is currently concentrating on solo work, during Calobo’s hiatus from touring. He has a new album out, titled Sings Out, which is available at www.calebklauder.com. Lewi Longmire, who performed with Dexter Grove this past weekend, will play in between sets.
Dexter Grove's latest release, Live Without A Crowd Vol. II is available now at www.dextergrove.com. The band plays tomorrow at the Moontime in Couer D'Alene, ID.
11/20/00
Tony Furtado Jams with String Cheese Incident
Tony Furtado sat in with String Cheese Incident Friday at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA. Furtado emerged during the first set to play banjo on “Orange Blossom Special.” He then returned in the second set for “Midnight Moonlight,” “Black Clouds,” “Shenandoah Breakdown” and “Shakin’ the Tree,” during which Furtado played guitar.
The Tony Furtado Band will be joined by Paul McCandless for its New Year’s run: December 29th at the Aggie theater in Ft. Collins, CO, December 30th at the Gothic Theater in Denver CO and December 31st at Hannibal Brown's in Aspen CO.
The band plays its "Annual Thanksgiving show" this Saturday at the Boulder Theatre in Boulder Colorado. For more dates, visit www.tonyfurtado.com.
Jiggle Searching for Stolen Basses
Jiggle bass player Chris Q had two basses stolen out of the band’s tour bus this past weekend in New York City. One is a five-string, left handed Pedulla with a maple body and a darkwood stain. It is strung right handed. The other is an Azola Custom Jazz electric upright. Anyone with any information is asked to call 617-216-5757 or email ltlg1@attglobal.net.
Jiggle plays Friday at the Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA with Addison Groove Project. For more dates, visit www.jigglethehandle.com.
Mark Holmes Takes the Stage with The Slip
Actual Proof lead singer Mark Holmes sat in with The Slip Saturday night at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. Holmes joined the band on “Mumf,” which is normally an instrumental. Keyboardist Marco Benevento also joined the band for the second encore, “Just a Closer Walk With Thee.” At the end of the song, Benevento and the three members of The Slip left the stage while playing percussion instruments and walked through the crowd.
The Slip plays Friday at Lupos in Providence, RI. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.theslip.com.
Kirk Juhas Performs with moe.
Keyboardist Kirk Juhas sat in with moe. Friday night at the Palladium in Worcester, MA and Saturday night at the Palace Theater in Albany, NY. Friday’s show also featured Fathead saxophonist John Mays, who played on “Happy Hour Hero.” Juhas (freebeerandchicken) has been performing with the band for all of its Northeast dates. The final show of the run is Saturday at Roseland Ballroom in New York City.
Tickets for the band’s New Year’s Eve show, which will take place at The Flyers Skate Zone in Atlantic City, NJ are on sale now. For more information, visit www.moe.org.
Trey Anastasio Sits in with Amfibian, Phish Mentioned on "The Simpsons"
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio sat in with Amfibian Saturday night at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. Anastasio took the stage during the second set and played a Fender Stratocaster during “The Wedge” and “If I cant turn to you, to whom can I turn,” which was written by Amfibian’s newest member, Chris Harford. Amfibian consists of Harford, Phish lyricist Tom Marshall, Matt Kohut, Peter Cottone, Andrew Southern, Scott Metzger and JP Wasicko. They play tomorrow at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ. For more dates, visit www.amfibian.com.
In a related story, Phish was finally mentioned on "The Simpsons" last night. Although the band has quoted the show’s theme song since the early 90s, last night’s episode marked the first time the program has mentioned Phish by name. The plot involved an environmental group that was trying to save a Springfield forest and was seeking an individual to live in a tree in protest. When several people volunteered, the group’s leader warned “once you’re up there, you can’t come down; not for a Phish concert, not even for Burning Man.”
Anastasio wrote the song “Kissed By Mist” about Julia Butterfly Hill, a woman who lived in a 200-foot Redwood in Stafford, CA from December 10, 1997 to December 18, 1999. The tree was named Luna.
Line-up Announced for Warren Haynes' Christmas Jam; Album Set For Release
The official line-up has been announced for the twelfth annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam. The event will take place December 21 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, NC. Performers include Gregg Allman, John Popper, Dave Schools, Kevn Kinney, Edwin McCain and Matt Abts. The evening will also feature a reunion of original Aquarium Rescue Unit members Col. Bruce Hampton, Jimmy Herring, Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Sipe. In addition, November 28 will see the release of Wintertime Blues, a two disc compilation of music from last years show, including peformances by Gov’t Mule, Derek Trucks Band, Susan Tedeschi, Little Milton, Col. Bruce Hampton, Jimmy Herring and more. All proceeds from the event and the disc will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Although an on sale date has not yet been announced, tickets will be available through Ticketmaster.
11/17/00
Soup Track to Appear on Benefit CD
Atlanta-based Soup has recently finished recording a track for a new benefit CD. The band will donate the song “We Three Kings” to the project. The album also features music by other Atlanta artists such as Collective Soul, Kevn Kinney, Marvelous 3, Angie Aparo and Shawn Mullins. The CD will be available in December. All proceeds will benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Tonight Soup plays The Bay in Chattanooga, TN. For more dates, visit www.soupkitchen.com.
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Vinyl to Play Post-String Cheese Incident shows in Oregon
Segue Productions has announced two post-String Cheese Incident shows December 29 and 30 at the Pine St. Theater in Portland, OR. Vinyl will perform on December 29 and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Friends will play on December 30. Both shows will follow String Cheese Incident’s shows at the Oregon Convention Center, which is located just a half mile away. Vinyl will also perform on the second stage at the Convention Center. For more information, visit http://www.segueproductions.com.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe plays December 1 at the Agenda Lounge in San Jose, CA. For more dates, visit www.karldenson.com. Vinyl will perform tonight at Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA. For the band’s full schedule, visit www.vinylegroove.com.
Kirk Juhas sits in with moe.
Keyboardist Kirk Juhas performed with moe. last night at the State Theater in Portlands, ME. Huhas (Freebeerandchicken) sat in with the band for the entire show. The set list included “Akimbo,” “Meat,” “Plane Crash” and “Timmy Tucker” among others. Juhas also sat in with the band on Halloween when it covered Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.
moe. plays tonight at the Palladium in Worcester, MA. For the band’s full itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
"Alien Crashdown" Theme Planned for Jiggle's NYE Show
Jiggle has confirmed plans to perform at Tammany Hall in Worcester, MA on New Year’s Eve. The theme of the night will be “Alien Crashdown.” The band also has two other holiday shows planned. On December 23, Jiggle will play an all ages Christmas show at the Powder Barn in Enfield, CT. The “Brothers and Sisters Holiday Bash” will also feature the Groove Holmes Band. On November 24, Jiggle will perform with Addison Groove Project at the Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA. The show is being billed as "The Jiggle Groove Project Goes to Seussville: A Magical, Mystical Masquerade Ball” and fans are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Dr. Seuss characters. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Jiggle plays tonight at the Triad Lounge in New York City. For more dates, visit www.jigglethehandle.com.
The Big Wu Confirms New Year's Eve Concert
The Big Wu has announced that it will play a New Year’s Eve concert at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN. The all ages show also features Dean Magraw, Gordy Knutson and Jim Anton as the opening act. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster or at the State Theater box office. A limited number of taper tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis.
The Big Wu will perform tonight at 500 Main in Peoria, IL. For the bands complete fall itinerary, visit www.thebigwu.com.
11/16/00
Special Guests Join Miracle Orchestra at CD Release Party
DJ Mr. Rourke, Taylor Ho Bynum and Leslie Helpert sat in with Miracle Orchestra last night at the House of Blues in Cambridge, MA. The quartet was celebrating the release of it's latest album Forks, Bends & Spoons. Rourke (Bob Moses, Formula) joined the band for much of the night and also entertained the crowd before the show. In between sets, Bynum, a member of Fully Celebrated Orchestra, played trumpet and Konch Shell and joined bassist Garret Sayers and drummer Bill Carbone as well as Rourke. When the rest of the band returned for the second set, the jam segued into Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” Helpert, who recently toured with The Slip, sang with the band on “Maha Parusa Das.” Miracle Orchestra guitarist Geoff Scott and saxophonist Jared Sims appear on Helpert’s latest untitled CD, along with Brad and Andrew Barr of The Slip.
Miracle Orchestra plays tomorrow at Hobart College in Geneva, NY. For more dates, visit www.miracleorchestra.com.
ekoostik hookah will Ring in New Year in Cleveland
ekoostik hookah has confirmed plans to host a New Year’s Eve concert at the Agora Theater in Cleveland, OH. A spokesperson for the band tells Jambands.com that some very special features are in the works, but they will not be announced for a few weeks. Michael Hurley will open the show. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
ekoostik hookah plays tonight at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, WA. For the band’s fall itinerary, visit www.ekoostik.com.
The Slip Announces New Year's Run
The Slip has announced that it will perform at the Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA on New Year’s Eve. The trio will play two sets starting at 8 p.m. Special guests will be announced soon. Leading up to the NYE show, the band will perform at Wetlands Preserve in New York City on December 29 and The Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA on December 30. Tickets to all three shows are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
The Slip play tonight at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte, NC. Sunday the band will perform a set of music on the radio show Jam Nation, which airs on 104.1 FM WMRQ in Hartford, CT. You can also listen on the web at www.radio104.com. For more Slip tour dates, visit www.theslip.com.
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Tony Trischka, Tuvan Throat Singer Sit in with Bela Fleck & the Flecktones
Tony Trischka and Kongar-ol Ondar were among the special guests to join Bela Fleck and the Flecktones last night at the Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA. The concert was the third of a four-night run at the venue. Trischka emerged during the first set to perform a duet – of sorts – with Fleck. As the rest of the band left the stage, Trischka stood directly behind Fleck and wrapped his arms around Fleck’s banjo. Both musicians then played a song on the same instrument, at the same time, a practice the duo has performed many times in the past.
Kongar-ol Ondar is a throat singer from Tuva, who can sing multiple pitches at the same time. He joined the band at different points throughout the night. Ondar appears on the Flecktones’ latest album Outbound, on the track “A Moment So Close.” To learn more about Ondar and his unique talents, visit www.wbr.com/nashville/ondar/ondarbio.html.
Paul McCandless (oboe) & Paul Hanson (bassoon) also sat in for most of the evening. Along with steel pan player Andy Narell, McCandless and Hanson will perform with the Flecktones again tonight at the Somerville Theater.
For more Flecktones dates, visit www.flecktones.com.
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Warren Haynes and Matt Abts Perform with Ben Harper
Warren Haynes and Matt Abts sat in with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals last night at the Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, GA. Haynes and Abts, who opened the show with an acoustic set, joined the band during the encore for Gov’t Mule’s “Lay Your Burden Down.” Harper added vocals and lap steel guitar to the track on Mule’s latest album, Life Before Insanity.
Haynes and Abts have been touring with Harper for the past week. They perform again tomorrow at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC. For more dates, visit www.mule.net.
11/15/00
The Authority Plans Reunion Show in NYC
The Authority has announced that it will reunite for a show on November 22 at the Lion’s Den in New York City. The band has not performed publicly in more than five years. In the early 90s, The Authority was a common name in the underground groove scene in New York, playing in venues such as Wetlands Preserve, Nightingales and The Marquee Club. The band broke up in 1995 due to personal differences. There has been no announcement on whether or not the band plans to book more shows in the future.
Bassist Joseph Patrick Moore to Join Blueground Undergrass as Kyle Spark Announces Departure
Blueground Undergrass has announced that bass player Kyle Spark will be leaving the band. The group’s website has posted an www.bluegroundundergrass.com/blueground/new.html">email"> http://www.bluegroundundergrass.com">www.bluegroundundergrass.com/blueground/new.html">email written by Spark to BGUG founding member Reverend Jeff Mosier. “My problem isn't with the great music we create or with any of the wonderful people in the band,” writes Spark. It's the fact that I'm musician that needs to hear the rolling roar of the ocean. I don't feel like I'm cut out for touring as well, I don't enjoy the down time…You must realize I have the ocean in my blood and my desire to be near it is crucial to me and my soul's well being.” Spark will continue to tour with the band through New Year’s Eve.
Beginning in January of 2001, bassist Joseph Patrick Moore will join Blueground Undergrass. Moore was a member of Col. Bruce Hampton’s Fiji Mariners and has also performed with Planet Zambee. He recently toured with original Meters guitarist Leo Nocentelli.
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The Recipe Confirms NYE Concert
Walther Productions has announced that The Recipe will perform a New Year’s Eve concert at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA. The show is being billed as “the Real Millennium New Year's Eve Bash” and will also feature Inca Campers. Admission to the event includes party favors and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketweb.com. More information will be released this Friday at www.walther-productions.com/NYE2001.htm.
The Recipe plays Friday at The Comfort Zone in Toronto. For more dates, visit http://www.therecipe.com.
Phish Featured on Benefit CD
Phish is featured on a new benefit CD titled KFOG Live from the Archives 7, which was released yesterday. The band donated a live version of “The Inlaw Josie Wales” that was recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CA on May 18, 2000. The album also includes live tracks from Ben Harper, Counting Crows, Susan Tedeschi, Squeeze, Indigo Girls, Joe Satriani, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Melissa Etheridge, Old 97's, John Popper, Wood, Tori Amos, Jeremy Toback. All proceeds from the album will benefit San Francisco regional food banks, which help feed disadvantaged children, families in crisis, low-income seniors, people living with AIDS, the homeless and the working poor among others. The CD is available at www.checkout.com.
Donna the Buffalo Announces New Year's Eve Plans
Donna the Buffalo has announced that it will perform at Skipper’s Smokehouse in Tampa, FL on New Year’s Eve. Tickets to the show include party favors, champagne at midnight and breakfast. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 813-977-6474. The band will also be playing at the Winter Holiday Festival Weekend, which will be held December 15 – 17 at the Odyssey in Ithaca, NY. The line-up also features Jim Lauderdale, Marie Burns and friends, Diana Andersen and Shane Lamphier, Chad Crumm and friends, Jennie Stearns and Preston Frank. For more information, visit www.donnathebuffalo.com.
Donna the Buffalo plays next November 24 at The Art Theater in Binghamton, NY.
11/14/00
Mike Gordon's "Outside Out" Now Available
Mike Gordon’s new feature film “Outside Out” is now available on VHS and DVD. The film stars Col. Bruce Hampron, who plays a music teacher who teaches his students to “unlearn” music theory. The movie features music by Jon Fishman, James Harvey, Russ Lawson, Gordon Stone, Buddy Cage, Vassar Clements and Bela Fleck among others. For more information, visit www.outsideout.com. To order a copy, visit www.phish.com.
New Allman Brothers Band Live Album Released Today
The Allman Brothers’ new live album Peakin’ at the Beacon was released today on Sony Records. It is the first album that features Derek Trucks and Oteil Burbridge as members of the band. Tracks on the CD include “Don’t Want You Know More,” “Every Hungry Woman” “High Falls,” “Seven Turns and “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More.” Material on the album was culled from the band’s 13-night run this March at the Beacon Theater in New York City. For more information, visit www.allmanbrothersband.com.
Sandip Burman Sits in with Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, More Special Guests Scheduled This Week
Indian tabla player Sandip Burman sat in with Bela Felck & the Flecktones last night at the Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA. The show was the first of a record four-night run at the venue. Burman joined the band for the majority of the show and took an extended solo during the second set. The Flecktones will welcome special guests to the stage during each of the next three nights in preparation for Friday’s concert at the Quick Center in Fairfield, CT, which will be recorded for a DirecTV broadcast. Tonight Andy Narell (steel pans) will join the band, tomorrow night Paul McCandless (oboe) & Paul Hanson (bassoon) will sit in and Thursday McCandless, Hanson and Narell will all collaborate with the Flecktones. Friday’s recorded show will feature all of the guests from this week’s four-night run in Somerville. The two-hour live video will air in early 2001 for DirecTV subscribers. Following the broadcast, the program will be released on DVD.
For more information, visit www.flecktones.com.
ulu's Aaron Gardner Featured on new Rebus Album
ulu saxophone player Aaron Gardner appears on Rebus’ new album titled Live, Volume 1. Gardner sat in with the band on October 5th, when the CD was recorded at the 8 X 10 Club in Baltimore, MD. The album is available now through the Rebus website at www.intherebus.com.
Rebus plays Friday at The Lion’s Den in New York City with Fat Mama. ulu will perform Friday at Crossroads in
Garwood, NJ. For more ulu dates, visit www.ulu.net.
The Steve Kimock Band Added to The Other Ones NYE Show
The Steve Kimock Band has been added to The Other Ones’ New Year’s Eve concert at The Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA. SKB will also open for The Other Ones December 30th at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles. In a message posted to Dead.net, the members of The Other Ones addressed the fact that Phil & Friends will also be performing in Oakland (at Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium) on New Year’s. “Acting under the information that Phil & Friends were planning an East Coast show -- information which we worked hard to be absolutely certain was correct -- The Other Ones planned a New Year's Eve gala at Oakland Coliseum. Well, things change. Now it turns out that both bands will be in the Bay Area. On the one hand, cool -- the more music, the merrier. On the other hand, many of you will be torn. And that's too bad, though seemingly inevitable. ‘If you get confused, listen to the music play.’ So it's your choice, and have a great New Year's Eve, wherever you are.”
For ticket information, visit www.gdtstoo.com.
11/13/00
New moe. Archive Show Featured on EyeQradio
EyeQradio has launched a new moe. archive show hosted by offical moe. archivist Dr. Stanley Lobitz. The two-hour show, simply titled “moe.show” will be webcast every Wednesday at 2 p.m. EST and Thursdays at 10 p.m. EST. Live material from the band’s vault will be played each week. For more information, visit www.eyeqradio.com.
Moe. plays November 16 at the State Theater in Portland, ME. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
Neil Young Will Release Live DVD
Neil Young, who celebrated his 55th birthday yesterday, has announced the release of a new DVD titled Red Rocks Live. The video consists of material recorded during a two-night stand at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO in September. Songs featured on the release include "Motorcycle Mama," "Powderfinger," "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere," "I Believe in You," "Unknown Legend," "Fool for Your Love," "Buffalo Springfield Again," "Razor Love," "Daddy Went Walkin'," Peace of Mind," "Walk On," "Winterlong," "Bad Fog of Loneliness," "Words," "Harvest Moon," "World on a String," "Tonight's the Night," "Cowgirl in the Sand," and "Mellow My Mind." The DVD will be released December 5 on Warner Reprise Video.
Young’s new live album, Road Rock – Vol. 1, will be released November 21.
Galactic to Perform at Cannabis Cup During European Tour
Galactic kicks off a European mini-tour this Friday at the Jazz Café in London. On November 19 the band will perform at the Melweg Cannabis Cub in Amsterdam. Other European dates include November 20 at Café Rust in Copenhagen, Denmark and November 21 at Fabrik in Hamburg, Germany.
After returning to the U.S., Galactic will play a two-night stand at Tipitina’s in New Orleans on December 1st and 2nd. Both shows will be recorded for an upcoming live album. Audience taping will not be allowed at these shows. No other details on the live CD have been released.
Galactic will also perform at the Park Tower Blues Festival in Tokyo, Japan on December 7th, 9th and 10th. The band will ring in the New Year with a show with Ozomatli December 31st at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit www.galacticfunk.com.
The Other Ones Announce NYE Show
The Other Ones have announced plans to play at The Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA on New Year’s Eve. George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic and special surprise guests will also perform. Today is the first day to mail order tickets. More information is available at www.gdtstoo.com. Tickets go on sale at outlets beginning November 19.
Bob Weir’s Ratdog appeared on the weekend edition of “The Today Show” Saturday on NBC. The band performed “Odessa,” “Ashes and Glass” and “Corrina” at NBC Studios in New York City. The band plays tomorrow at the State Theater in Portland, ME. For more dates, visit www.dead.net/hotline_info/NEW_DOCUMENTS/Ratdog/Ratdog.html.
Members of Uncle Sammy Sit in with Foxtrot Zulu
Guitarist Max Delaney and drummer Thomas Arey of Uncle Sammy sat in with Foxtrot Zulu Saturday at the Palladium in Worcester, MA. Delaney joined the band for three songs including an extended version of “Raygay Rocky.” Arey added percussion to a drum solo near the end of the set.
Foxtrot Zulu plays this Friday at the Ocean Mist in Matunuck, RI. For more dates, visit www.foxtrotzulu.com. Uncle Sammy will perform Saturday at the Met Café in Providence, RI. For the band’s fall dates, visit www.unclesammy.com.
11/10/00
New Release from Trey Anastasio and Tom Marshall
A new release featuring Phish’s Trey Anastasio and lyricist Tom Marshall is now available. Titled Trampled by Lambs and Pecked by the Dove, the CD includes 25 tracks recorded by Anastasio and Marshall during four song writing sessions in 1997. The album consists of many songs that are featured on Phish’s The Story of the Ghost and Farmhouse albums, as well as songs played by Phish in concert. Also included are tracks that have not yet been played by the band. Marshall spoke about the release in this month's edition of Jambands.com.
For more information, visit www.phish.com.
Dispatch to Play Benefit Show for Gildas Club
Dispatch will play a benefit show for Gildas Club November 19 at Hopkins School in New Haven, CT. Gildas Club was founded for actress/comedian Gilda Radner, who died of ovarian cancer. The organization provides clubhouses all over the country where men, women and children with any form of cancer can go to take classes, attend group sessions and various other activities all aimed at providing a warm atmosphere and fostering a sense of community and normalcy in an otherwise frightening situation. For more information, email cassie@Pipeline.com.
Dispatch plays tomorrow night at St. Marks School in Southboro, MA. For more dates, visit www.dispatchmusic.com.
Tree O' Frogs Revamps Line-up
Tree O’ Frogs has recently revamped its line-up, welcoming a new vocalist and keyboard player to the band. Detroit-based singer Krystle Jones has joined the band and will be performing on a semi-regular basis. “She's been a life-long songstress and music fan,” says Saxophonist Michael Myers
“Her moto is "keep live music flowin.” Krystle is the gleaming prize in the Cracker Jack box that is the Tree O' Frogs.” Also joining the group is former 008 keyboardist Emery Dora. Dora first performed with the band in August and will be a permanent member.
Tree O’ Frogs will play a free show November 30 at 19 Broadway in Fairfax, CA. For more dates, visit www.treeofrogs.com.
Robert Walter sits in with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe; Show Recorded for Live Album
Robert Walter sat in with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe last night at the Fox Theater in Boulder, CO. Walter joined the band for James Brown’s “Damn right, I’m Somebody,” “Dance Lesson #2,” which is the title track of Denson’s forthcoming solo album, and The Greyboy Allstars’ “Soul Dream.” The show was recorded for an upcoming KDTU live album. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Robert Walter’s 20th Congress play again tonight and tomorrow at the Fox Theater. Both shows will also be recorded for possible inclusion on the live album. As a result, audience taping is prohibited.
Denson’s solo album will be released on Blue Note Records in early February. The CD features many special guests including Chris Wood, Charlie Hunter, DJ Logic, Melvin Sparks, Leon Spencer Jr., Ron Levy and Greyboy Allstar's drummer Zak Najor.
In December, KDTU will play four shows with Leftover Salmon, beginning December 7 at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, OR. For more information, visit www.karldenson.com.
Sonia Dada Prepares for Final Show of 2000, Original Vocalist Sam Hogan will Perform
Sonia Dada will play its final show of 2000 December 9 at the House of Blues in Chicago. The date will mark the return of original vocalist Sam Hogan. Keyboardist Ivan Neville will also perform. Throughout the evening, the band plans to preview new material from its forthcoming studio album. Tickets go on sale tomorrow through Ticketmaster. Indigenous will open the show at 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.soniadada.com.
11/9/00
Amfibian Kicks Off Fall Tour
Amfibian is currently touring in support of its album Amfibian Tales. The band consists of Phish lyricist Tom Marshall, Chris Harford, Matt Kohut, Peter Cottone, Andrew Southern, Scott Metzger and JP Wasicko. Setlists from the tour have included Phish songs “Dirt” and “Brian & Robert,” both of which feature lyrics penned by Marshall. This past Friday, Ween members Dean and Gene Ween sat in with Amfibian at Upstage in Philadelphia.
The band will perform November 17 at Planet 505 in Syracuse, NY. For more dates, visit www.amfibian.com.
The Disco Biscuits Release Flash Music Video on the Web
The Disco Biscuits have teamed up with Cartoovie.com to release a new Flash video for the song “The Bionic Helix.” The 90-second video, titled “Blip” was designed by 24-year old Jon Wood. "The Internet has leveled the playing field," says Wood. "Mp3s are just the start. Video mp3's are the next level. With flash and other emerging computer animation technologies, we could conceivably create a new MTV for the web." “The Bionic Helix” is the only studio track on The Biscuits’ limited edition CD Bisco Lives, released last August. To view “Blip” visit www.cartoovie.com.
The Disco Biscuits play Irving Plaza in New York City tomorrow and Saturday. For the band’s complete fall itinerary, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
Steve Kimock Band Confirms Line-up for December Dates
The Steve Kimock Band has confirmed the line-up of musicians that will perform two shows at Great American Music Hall December 27 – 28 in San Francisco. The line-up will feature Kimock, bassist Bobby Vega, drummer Rodney Holmes (Santana) and keyboardist Mike Finnegan (Jimi Hendrix, Taj Mahal). The Steve Kimock Band will also perform Decmeber 10 at Palookaville in Santa Cruz and December 14 at the Crystal Ballroom in Porland, OR. The line-up for those shows consists of Kimock, Vega, Holmes and Tom Costner on keyboards.
Kimock will take the stage with Zero tomorrow and Saturday at Maritime Hall in San Francisco. For more information, visit www.kimock.com.
Deep Banana Blackout to Perform on “Jam Nation” Radio Program
Deep Banana Blackout will perform live on the radio show “Jam Nation” this Sunday. The program is hosted by Jambands.com editor Dean Budnick and daily news editor Jeff Waful, and airs Sundays from 8 – 10 p.m. on 104.1 FM WMRQ in Harford, CT. If you don’t live in the area, you can listen on the web at www.radio104.com. Deep Banana's set this Sunday will give many fans the opportunity to hear new lead singer Hope Clayburn perform live with the band for the first time.
DBB is featured on the cover of the new issue of Pollstar. The band plays tonight at Pearl Street in Northampton, MA. For Deep Banana's complete itinerary, visit http://www.deepbananablackout.com.
Soulive to Open Maceo Parker's New Year’s Shows
Soulive will open for Maceo Parker New Year’s Eve at New York’s Irving Plaza. The trio will share the stage with Maceo on December 30 and for two shows on December 31. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Soulive begins the Blue Note Tour this Friday at the Beehive Theatre in Pittsbugh, PA with Jazz Mandolin Project and Charlie Hunter. In December Soulive will tour with Project Logic. For the full itinerary, visit www.soulive.com.
11/8/00
Project/Object to Release First Album
Frank Zappa tribute band Project/Object will release its first album, Absolutely Live: Project/Object With Special Guest Ike Willis November 14 on Phoenix Presents. The CD was recorded live at New York’s Wetlands Preserve this past summer. In addition to Willis, two other special guests appear on the album: guitarist Gary Lucas (“Captain Beefheart”) and violinist Joe Deninzon. All compositions on the CD were written by Zappa, with the exception of the Project/Object original, “King Kong/KK Improv.” The band will launch a fall tour tomorrow at PA Upstage in Philadelphia. For more information, visit www.projectobject.com.
Kevn Kinney Sits in with Warren Haynes and Matt Abts
Kevn Kinney sat in with Warren Haynes and Matt Abts last night at an acoustic show at The Paradise in Boston, MA. Kinney emerged at the end of the second set to play tambourine on “Soulshine.” He then returned for the encore and played guitar on his own “Straight to Hell” and traded vocals with Haynes on “I Shall Be Released.”
Kinney also joined Haynes and Abts Monday night at the Theater of Living Arts in Philadelphia for the same two-song encore. The duo plays tonight at The Starr Hill Music Hall in Charlottesville, VA. Tomorrow Haynes and Abts kick off a nine-show run opening for Ben Harper. For the full itinerary, visit www.mule.net.
Leftover Salmon Unveils New Year’s Eve Plans
Leftover Salmon has confirmed its New Year’s Eve concert will be held at the Paramount Theater in Denver, CO. The show is being billed as “2001 Mile High New Year’s Eve with Leftover Salmon” and will feature special guests. Fans are encouraged to wear costumes for the night. Tickets go on sale November 18 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. For more information, visit www.leftoversalmon.com.
Dexter Grove Kicks Off Tour with New Line-up
Dexter Grove kicks off its fall tour tonight at Tulagi in Boulder, CO. Normally a duo, percussionist Steve Drizos and guitarist/vocalist Charley Orlando will be performing as Dexter Grove Band and will be joined by Lewi Longmire on electric and acoustic guitar and James Whiton on contra bass. Both are former members of the New Mexico-based band, Apricot Jam. Dexter Grove also has a new CD titled Live w/o a Crowd Vol. 2 due out on November 14. It was recorded at Yellowstone Park, WY on 7/23/00. The duo will be taking a break from touring in January and March to record a new studio album to be released next summer.
For a full list of fall tour dates, visit www.dextergrove.com.
Phil & Friends Announce NYE Show, Plan to Release Soundboard Recordings for Free Download
Phil Lesh & Friends have announced plans for a three set show at the Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium in Oakland, CA on New Year’s Eve. The line-up once again features Lesh, Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, John Molo and Rob Barraco. The Unbroken Chain Foundation will be holding a raffle during the show and fans will have the opportunity to win autographed posters, hand-written lyrics and a NYE 2000 poster. The first day for mail order is November 10. Details can be found at www.gdtstoo.com. Tickets go on sale through Ticketmaster beginning November 19.
To show his appreciation for organ donors everywhere, Lesh has announced plans to release one complete soundboard recording from each venue from this past fall tour. In conjunction with Cygnus Productions, Phil & Friends will release the shows continually through December in SHN and MP3 format for free download at http://www.thephilzone.com and http://www.phillesh.net.
Addison Groove Project to Collect Food Items for Donation
Between now and Thanksgiving, Addison Groove Project will be collecting
non-perishable food items to help the hungry. The band will be accepting donations at its shows, this Friday at Brown University in Providence, RI and Saturday at Jack McGee’s Pub at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME. "Addison Food Project is an idea our road manager, Aaron Cohen, came up with a while ago,” says AGP keyboardist Rob Marscher. “I have always been impressed with bands that took some type of active roll in helping out the communities in which they performed. I'm glad that we've found a way to do this and that Addison Food
Project is finally coming together. We're hoping for a strong response to this because we feel it's a way to make a difference. We'll be continuing this project in different forms long after Thanksgiving." For more information email agp@addisongroove.com.
Addison Groove Project plays a co-bill with Jiggle at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA on November 24. To view the band’s fall itinerary, visit www.addisongroove.com.
11/6/00
Derek Trucks Makes Guest Appearace with Jiggle
Derek Trucks sat in with Jiggle last night at the Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ. Trucks jammed with the band on "Kinka Rhythm Jam" and "Aliento De Vida," during which Jiggle guitarist Gary Backstrom and he traded licks. The Derek Trucks band headlined the show.
Jiggle plays a co-bill with Addison Groove Project November 24 at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA. For more dates, visit www.jigglethehandle.com.
Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Cecil Daniels Join Widespread Panic
Widespread Panic welcomed the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Cecil Daniels to the stage Saturday at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, which opened the show, sat in for “Pusherman” towards the end of the first set. Daniels, (a.k.a “Peanut”) played saxophone during “Fishwater” to close the second set.
Widespread performs tomorrow night at the Paramount Ballroom in Seattle. For the band’s fall schedule, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
Fareed Haque Jams with Robert Walter’s 20th Congress
Jazz guitarist Fareed Haque jammed with Robert Walter’s 20th Congress Saturday at Martyr’s in Chicago. Haque performed with the band during both sets, switching between a fretless electric and acoustic guitar for most of the night. He also played sitar on “One Cylinder.”
Robert Walter’s 20th Congress plays tonight at Jazz Haus in Lawrence, KS and begins a five-night run of shows with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe tomorrow at 8150 in Vail, CO. For more tour dates, visit www.robertwalter.com.
Mark Berney Sits in with ulu
Boston trumpeter Mark Berney, best known for his lead trumpet work with The Skatalites and the Klezmer Conservatory, sat in with ulu Friday night at Ryles Jazz Club in Cambridge, MA. Berney joined the band for "Jabooty," taking an extended solo and also dueling with ulu saxaphonist Aaron Gardner.
ulu plays this Friday at the New York Comedy Film Festival at CBGB's in New York City. For more information, visit www.ulu.net.
Al Schnier Runs NYC Marathon
moe. guitarist Al Schnier ran the New York City Marathon yesterday. Schnier came in 20,037th with an official time of 4:45:03. However it should be noted that it took him nearly 5 minutes to reach the starting line, so his actual time was 4:40:53. He placed 5,839 in his age group.
moe. plays November 16 at the State Theater in Portland, ME. For more dates, visit www.moe.org.
Members of Strangefolk Take Stage with Special Guests
The members of Strangefolk played Saturday with two special guests at the Mad Mountain Tavern in Waitsfielf, VT. It was the first time guitarist Jon Trafton, bassist Erik Glockler and drummer Luke Smith performed publicly since the departure of lead singer and guitarist Reid Genauer in early September. Guitarist Luke Montgomery (Folk Stone) and keyboardist Scott Shdeed (Funkus Groovus, Howard Shaft) joined the band for the entire show Saturday night. The setlist included several new tunes including Glockler’s “Over Portland,”as well as older Strangefolk material such as “Fishin’,” “Who I am” and “All The Same.” Many fans are speculating that Montgomery and Shdeed may become permanent members of Strangefolk, although nothing has been confirmed at this time. According to Strangefolk management, an announcement on the band’s future plans is expected soon.
John Brown's Body Collaborates with The Slip
Members of John Brown’s Body sat in with The Slip Friday at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA. At the end of the second set, Tommy Benedetti (drums) and Chris Welter (trumpet) joined the band for a new untitled song, which featured Slip drummer Andrew Barr on steel drums. For the encore, Benedetti and Welter returned for “54-56 Was My Number.”
The Slip plays tomorrow at Lucy's in Ausin, TX. For the trio’s remaining fall dates, visit www.theslip.com.
Derek Trucks Band Announces New Year's Eve Show
The Derek Trucks Band has announced that it will play a New Year's Eve show at the Visulite Theater in Charlotte, NC. Special guests are expected to perform as well. Ticket information has not yet been released. The band plays this Friday at The Trocadero in Philadelphia, PA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.derektrucks.com.
Keller Williams Performs with String Cheese Incident
Keller Williams sat in with String Cheese Incident Saturday at Memorial Gym in Charlottesville, VA. Williams joined the band for "All Blues" in the first set and then returned for the encore, "I Know You Rider." Williams will open for String Cheese Tuesday and Wednesday at The Norva in Norfolk, VA and on New Year's Eve at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. For more SCI tour dates, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
11/3/00
Agent Porridge Breaks Up
Agent Porridge has announced that after six years, it has broken up. In recent months the group, which had first performed as a septet and then gradually reduced its numbers, had gigged as a three piece. The band's final incarnation included original members guitarist Alex Weinstein and keyboardist Brian Bisky (who had moved to bass) and drummer Brett Rothenhaus. Statements from the three remaining members are available on the news page of the band's web site.
Non-stop Disco Biscuits 24 Hours a Day
The music of the Disco Biscuits will now be broadcast on the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Beginning today, Plan C "From The Archives Streaming Web Radio" will cybercast live recordings of the band at www.live365.com. Plan C archivist Bret Maxwell Dawson plans to play a mix of current live tracks as well as older material. "This is every Biscuits fans' dream," says Dawson. "Imagine a chance to tune in any day, any time, and hear high qualty MP3 streams of the newest Biscuits material out there."
The Disco Biscuits play tonight at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA with Ozric Tentacles. For the band's full itinerary, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
Jen Durkin Hits the Road with Bernie Worrell & WOO Warriors
Former Deep Banana Blackout lead singer Jen Durkin is currently touring with Bernie Worrell & The WOO Warriors. The tour kicked off last night at The Tralf in Buffalo, NY and will conclude December 8 at The Crossroads in Garwood, NJ. "I'm honored to join The WOO Warriors and be on stage with Bernie Worrell," says Durkin. "Bernie composed the music that inspired me to sing, to be a performer...Bernie's music has been a major influence in my life."
The band plays tonight at The Haunt in Ithaca, NY and tomorrow at Milestones in Rochester, NY. For the full schedule, visit www.bernieworrell.com.
Sector 9 to Share the Stage with Widespread Panic
Sound Tribe Sector 9 will perform two shows opening for Widespread Panic on the West Coast. On Tuesday, the band will play two shows in Seattle, an opener for Widespread at the Paramount Theatre and then a headlining performance at Sit & Spin at 11:30. The following night, Sector 9 will open Panic's show at the Hult Center in Eugene, OR.
Sector 9 plays tonight at Starfish in Vancouver, BC. For more tour dates, visit www.sts9.com.
The Recipe to Appear on "Mountain Stage" Radio Program
The Recipe will record a set of music for the radio program "Mountain Stage" this Sunday in Martinsburg, WV. The show is syndicated nationally on over 100 public radio stations as well as on Public Radio International. A specific airdate has not yet been set, but it will likely be broadcast in early to mid-December.
This Tuesday, a new two-hour web-radio show, "From the Porch" debuts on EyeQRadio.com and will feature the music of The Recipe. Tuesday's program will showcase The Recipe's performance on August 26, 2000 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park in Morgantown, WV.
The Recipe plays tonight at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe, PA. For the band's fall tour dates, visit www.therecipe.com.
Leftover Salmon and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Announce Northwest Tour
Leftover Salmon and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe have announced that they will tour together in December. The "Grand Northwest Tour" kicks off with a two-night stand at the Wild Duck in Eugene, OR December 5 - 6 and includes stops at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, OR on December 7, The Showbox in Seattle on December 8 and The Wett Bar in Vancouver, BC on December 10. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster, although an on-sale date has not yet been set.
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe plays tonight at the Variety Playhouse with Lake Trout. For more dates, visit www.karldenson.com. Leftover Salmon's next show is November 10 at Sangamon Auditorium in Springfield, IL. For Leftover Salmon's full schedule, visit www.leftoversalmon.com.
Robby Krieger Sits in with Widespread Panic
Doors guitarist Robby Krieger sat in with Widespread Panic last night at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Krieger joined the band during the first set for Robert Johnson’s “Stop Breaking Down” and The Doors classic "Light My Fire."
Widespread performs tonight and tomorrow night at the Bill Graham Civic Center in San Francisco. For the band’s full itinerary, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
11/2/00
Blues Traveler Website Features Unreleased Material for Download
Blues Traveler’s newly revamped website now offers fans the opportunity to download unreleased songs off of a new compilation titled Decisions of the Sky - A Traveler's Tale of Sun and Storm. Material on the compilation will not be available for purchase and will not be included on the band’s new album, due out in February or March. The first track available for download is “12 Swords.” Beginning Monday, “The Sun and The Storm” will be posted on the site.
Blues Traveler plays tomorrow at Norva in Norfolk, VA. For more tour dates visit www.bluestraveler.com.
Zyrah’s Orange to Offer Discount CDs at Release Party Tonight
Zyrah’s Orange will play a CD Release party tonight at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA. The band’s new album, Body, will be available at a discounted price. Moon Boot Lover opens the show at 9:30. For ticket information, call 617-931-200.
Radioboston.com will be webcasting the Zyrah’s Orange show this Saturday from the Stone Coast Brewery in Portland, ME. For more information, visit www.zyrahsorange.com.
Steve Kimock Confirms Line-up for New York Run
The line-up for the Steve Kimock band’s upcoming three-night stand at Wetands Preserve in New York City has been announced. The band will perform November 30 – December 2. Joining Kimock will be bassist Bobby Vega, keyboardist Tom Costner and drummer Rodney Holmes. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no service charge.
Kimock will perform Saturday with Bruce Hornsby at the Berkeley Community Theatre in Berkeley, CA. For more dates, visit www.kimock.com.
Deep Banana Blackout Announces New Year’s Eve Plans
Deep Banana Blackout has teamed up with Terrapin Presents to host a two-night New Year’s Eve celebration at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. The shows will take place on Saturday December 30 and Sunday December 31 at the Mertens Theater, located in the Arnold Bernhard Arts and Humanities Center. It is a hometown gig for both Terrapin Presents, which produces the annual Gathering of the Vibes festival, and the band. "We spend time traveling all over the country representing Fairfield County," says Deep Banana Blackout bass player Benj Lefevre. "It will be nice to show people our hometown, to give them an idea as to where we got our start."
Profits from the sale of alcohol at these shows will benefit the Terrapin Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to stimulating financial and inspirational support to encourage the Arts, enrich communities and preserve natural resources.
Tickets for both concerts go on sale Monday November 13 at 10 a.m. through Deep Banana Blackout Ticketing at 203-334-4718 or through Terrapin Presents at 800-677-8650.
Deep Banana will launch a Northeast tour November 8 at the Stone Coast Brewing Company in Portland, ME. For the complete itinerary, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
Members of Strangefolk to Perform with Special Guests
The three remaining members of Strangefolk – guitarist Jon Trafton, bassist Erik Glockler and drummer Luke Smith – will perform Saturday at the Mad Mountain Tavern in Waitsfield, VT. Lead singer and guitarist Reid Genauer left the band in September and is currently pursuing other interests. Saturday’s show will mark the first time Trafton, Glockler and Smith will take the stage without Genauer. Special guests will join the band throughout the evening.
For ticket information, call the venue at 802-496-2562.
The band's website has new audio clips of Erik and Jon that were recorded this summer. To listen, visit www.strangefolk.com/jonsroom.
11/1/00
Widespread Panic Records for “Austin City Limits”
Widespread Panic recorded a set of music yesterday for the PBS television program, “Austin City Limits.” The performance took place at the University of Texas in Austin, TX. The set included songs such as “Aint Life Grand,” “Space Wrangler” and “Porch Song” among others. The episode is tentatively scheduled to air on December 30. Check local listings.
Widespread plays tomorrow at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. For the band’s fall tour dates, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
The Disco Biscuits Smash Pumpkins for Halloween
In front of a sold out crowd at Trax in Charlottesville, VA, the Disco Biscuits paid tribute to the Smashing Pumpkins last night, by doing just that. The Biscuits brought out members of its crew to join them on stage for the end of the set and Merchandiser Adam Davis sang Smashing Pumpkins’ “Cherub Rock” while lead guitarist Jon Gutwillig smashed pumpkins next to him with a tire iron. The band also covered the Halloween theme and Pink Floyd’s “Run Like Hell.”
The Disco Biscuits play tonight at Ziggy’s in Winston Salem, NC. For more dates, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
Marc Ribot Jams with Medeski, Martin & Wood
Guitarist Mac Ribot sat in with Medeski, Martin & Wood last night at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Ribot joined the band for the entire second set. Phish lighting director Chris Kuroda was also on hand and ran the light show for the evening. Medeski, Martin & Wood donned Halloween costumes and performed three Jimi Hendrix songs throughout the night: “Third Stone From The Sun,” “Manic Depression” and “Hey Joe.” The band also played the appropriate original “Dracula.”
MMW plays Friday at Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. For the band’s full schedule, visit www.mmw.net.
Spiderman Drops by String Cheese Incident Show
String Cheese Incident drummer Michael Travis was lowered from the rafters dressed as Spiderman at the beginning of last night’s sold out show at the State Theater in Portland, ME. As Travis descended, he shot spider webs at the audience as the band played the Spiderman theme. Later in the show, the band covered The Beatles’ “Come Together,” Phish’s “The Wedge” and KC and The Sunshine Band’s “Get Down Tonight.”
String Cheese plays tonight at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. For the band’s fall itinerary, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
moe. Visits the Land of Oz, Covers Dark Side of the Moon
moe. covered the classic Pink Floyd album Dark Side of the Moon during the first set of last night's Halloween show at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA. “The Wizard of Oz” was played on large video screens while the band performed dressed as characters from the film. Al Schnier went as Dorothy, Rob Derhak was The Cowardly Lion, Chuck Garvey performed as The Tin Man, Jim Loughlin was dressed as The Witch, and Vinnie Amico appeared as The Scarecrow. Special guests included Adam Ash on saxophone and Nancy Falco on vocals during “Great Gig In The Sky” and Kirk Juhas (Freebeerandchicken) on keyboards for the entire show.
moe. plays November 16 at the State Theater in Portland, ME. For more dates, visit www.moe.org.
10/31/00
Gregg Allman & Friends Add More Fall Dates, Confirm NYE Plans
More dates have been added to the Gregg Allman & Friends tour. The line-up features Allman, Floyd Miles, Buzz Feiten, Jamo Van de Bogert, Tommy Thompson, Tommy Miller and Mark McGee. The group has confirmed plans to perform at The Tabernacle in Atlanta for New Year’s Eve. In November, the band’s itinerary includes stops in Florida, Louisiana, Illinois, Missouri and Texas. For the full schedule, visit http://hahtsauce.haht.com/abw50/trade50j/hotnews/hotnews.html#ABB
Moses Guest 3-CD Box Set Available for Download
Texas-based Moses Guest is now offering fans the opportunity to download its 3-CD box set for free. Titled Home or Arkansas, the album features live material recorded between June of ’98 and July of ’99. The entire CD set is available in MP3 form
at for a limited time at
www.mosesgoods.com/sys-tmpl/htmlpage.
Moses Guest plays this Friday at Dan Electro’s in Houston, TX. For more dates, visit www.mosesgoods.com.
Dr. Seuss Goes to Jiggleville
Jiggle is planning to put on a special Dr. Seuss theme party November 24 at the Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA. The show will be billed as “Dr. Seuss Goes to Jiggleville: A Mystical, Magical Mascarade Ball” and will also feature a performance by Addison Groove Project. There will be some interplay between the bands and many of the musicians will be dressed as Dr. Seuss characters. Fans are encouraged to wear costumes to the show as well. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Jiggle plays Friday at the Palladium in Worcester, MA. For more dates, visit www.jigglethehandle.com.
Jimmy Herring's Project Z Announces Tour Dates, Debut Album
Jimmy Herring’s Project Z will tour in November and early December. The line-up features Herring (ARU, Jazz is Dead, Phil & Friends, Allman Brothers Band), Jeff Sipe (Leftover Salmon, ARU, Comotion) and Ricky Keller. So far, three dates have been confirmed: November 30 at Ziggy’s in Winston-Salem, NC, December 1 at the Music Farm in Charleston, NC and the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA. More dates are expected to be added. The trio has recently completed a self-titled album, which we’ll be available on-line in the coming weeks at www.terminusrecords.com. Special guests on the album include Derek Trucks, Rev. Oliver Wells and Count M'Butu.
Jen Durkin sits in with Deep Banana Blackout
Former Deep Banana Blackout lead singer Jen Durkin sat in with her former band late Saturday night at the Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans. Durkin emerged on stage during the second set dressed as Medusa and sang versions of James Brown’s “Soul Power” and Aretha Franklin’s “Rock Steady.” Later in the set she returned to add back up vocals to Funkadelic’s “Red Hot Mama.” Michael Skinkus ( Michael Ray and the Cosmic Krewe) sat in on percussion for the entire show, which ended shortly after 6 a.m.
Durkin will perform with Bernie Worrell & the Woo Warriors opening for Deep Banana Blackout November 22 at Irving Plaza in New York City. DBB kicks off a Northeast tour November 8 at the Stone Coast Brewing Company in Portland, ME. For the complete itinerary, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
10/30/00
Les Claypool Announces Primus Hiatus, Flying Frog Brigade NYE Plans
Les Claypool has announced that Primus is on indefinite hiatus. “I apologize, but there won't be a Primus project for some time,” says Claypool. “But I can assure you that when it does materialize, Mr. Tim 'Herb' Alexander will once again be at the helm of his mighty mountain of drums…From my perspective, I see no real reason to continue doing Primus without Tim Alexander. Brain (Bryan Mantia, Primus drummer) has left the band and rumor has it he is currently playing with Guns and Roses. Tim and I have worked together recently and we both agree a reunion is inevitable. The thought of working with Tim on some new Primus material is definitely exciting to me and hopefully (schedules permitting) it will happen sooner than later.” For now, the bassist is excited about his latest project, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade. “This is the greatest band I have ever been associated with...bar none. The Frog Brigade is my passion these days. Expect a live record to be released at our New Years Fillmore show...”
Details on the New Year’s Eve concert are still being worked out. Claypool’s management has confirmed that the show will take place at the Fillmore in San Francisco, however ticket information has not yet been determined.
Claypool and his Flying Frog Brigade play Wednesday at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. For more information, visit the brand new website, www.lesclaypool.com.
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Confirms Additional Fall Dates
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey has added new tour dates to its fall itinerary. The trio will play a Halloween party tomorrow night at The Bowery in Tulsa, OK before heading to Colorado for a show at Quixotes in Aurora on Wedenesday and a performance at the Fox Theatre in Boulder on Thursday. The tour is scheduled conclude November 27 at the Zephyr Club in Salt Lake City, UT. For the complete calendar, visit www.jfjo.com. The band has also added new live MP3 samples to its website.
Peter Prince Performs with The Waz
Peter Prince sat in with The Waz Saturday at The Odyssey in Ithaca, NY. In the past, Prince has collaborated with David Wasik (drums) and Edgar Henderson (bass). Both The Waz and Prince's Moon Boot Lover were originally based out of Buffalo, NY (although Moon Boot first performed as The Groove).
The Waz plays tomorrow with Schleigho at the OPL in Syracuse, NY. For more dates, visit www.thewaz.com. Peter Prince will perform with Moon Boot Lover Thursday at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA. For Moon Boot dates, visit www.moonbootlover.com.
The Slip's Andrew Barr Sits in with String Cheese Incident
Andrew Barr of The Slip jammed with String Cheese Incident Saturday at the Orpheum Theater in Boston,MA. Barr joined String Cheese drummer Michael Travis for a percussion jam midway through the second set, while the rest of the band left the stage. Barr returned for “SKORT” at the end of the set and then came out for the encore, “Shine.”
String Cheese Incident plays the 2nd Annual Pirate’s Ball tomorrow night at the State Theater in Portland, ME. For more dates, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
Jeff Pevar Jams with Max Creek
Guitarist Jeff Pevar sat in with Max Creek Friday at the Palladium in Worcester, MA and Saturday at Hoops and Hops in Simsbury, CT. Pevar (Phil & Friends, CPR), joined the band Friday for “You Let Me Down Again” at the end of the first set and then returned at the beginning of the second set to play the remainder of the show. In the spirit of the Halloween, the band performed “Season of the Witch” and “Werewolves Of London” among others.
On Saturday, Creek performed acoustically and welcomed Pevar back to the stage midway through the first set for “You Write The Book”->“Kind of California,” You’re The Only One” and "Something is Forming.” Pevar then sat in for “Makes You Lose Your Mind”-> “Angel From Montgomery” (during which he played pedal steel guitar) and “Emerald Eyes”-> “99 Years and One Dark Day.” For the encore, Pevar remained on stage and the band covered “Turn on Your Love Light” and “Eminence Front.”
Max Creek plays Friday at Lupo's in Providence, RI. For more dates, visit www.maxcreek.com.
10/28/00
Aaron Johnston Sits in with String Cheese Incident
Aaron Johnston sat in with String Cheese Incident last night in front of a sold out audience at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. Johnston (Comotion, Pete Escovedo Orchestra, Anger-Marshall Band) played percussion on “MLT” during the first set and then returned for the last song of the second set, “Roll Over.”
String Cheese plays another sold out show tonight at the Orpheum Theater in Boston, MA. For the band’s tour itinerary, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
The Waz Nominated for Three Awards
Buffalo-based The Waz has been nominated for several Nightlife Magazine Awards. Eric Crittenden (vocals, sax, keys) has been nominated for Best Instrumentalist, David Wasik has been nominated for best drummer and the band's latest CD, Organigalactic, has been nominated for Best Local CD Release. The winners will be announced next month. Organigalactic will be re-released with two bonus tracks featuring DJ Storms on turntables, Matt Bush on guitar and Edgar Henderson on bass.
The Waz plays tonight at Mister Goodbar in Buffalo, NY. Mecca Bodega and Sonic Garden are also on the bill. For more dates, visit www.thewaz.com.
Susan Tedeschi Album Certified Gold
Susan Tedeschi’s album, Just Won’t Burn has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. A gold record represents net sales of at least 500,000 units. Tedeschi has recently performed with Derek Trucks, the Allman Brothers Band, John Mellencamp and Frogwings, to name a few. This summer she was featured on an episode of “Before They Were Rock Stars” on VH-1. Tedeschi is currently working on a new album, due out early next year.
Tibetan Monks to Open for The Slip
The Slip has announced that The Tibetan Monks of Depung Gomang will open for them November 18 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The Tibetan Monks’ performance features harmonic overtone chanting of traditional prayers accompanied by temple instruments including horns, flutes, bells, and drums. Actual Proof and Crisis Car will perform in the lounge. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit The Gomang Monastery. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no service charge.
The Slip plays November 3 at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA. For more dates, visit www.theslip.com.
Listen to "The Music Never Stops" Online
Los Angeles-based radio show “The Music Never Stops” can now be heard on the Internet Friday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight PST. The program won the award for “Best Radio Show” at the First Annual Jammys, held June 22 at New York’s Irving Plaza. The show is hosted by Barry Smolin and features live Grateful Dead tapes as well as “miscellaneous psychedelia designed to lubricate your mind.” If you’re in the Los Angeles area, you can hear the show by tuning into 90.7 FM KPFK. To listen on the web, visit www.kpfk.org.
E.M. Grueve Wins Cicero's Battle of the Jam Bands
E.M. Grueve won the Second Annual Battle of the Jam Bands last night at Cicero’s in St. Louis. The grand prize included over $4000 in recording time at the Smith/Lee Recording Studio. Preliminary rounds of the contest were voted on by crowd response and were held each Thursday during the month of October. A panel of judges was selected to vote in the final round, which featured The Illtet and Madam Sky up against E.M. Grueve. Other bands that competed included CPB, Torque, The Amorphous Band, The Ambiguous They, Sunny Daze and Jive Turkey.
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10/26/00
Additional Dates Added to Oteil and the Peacemakers Tour
Additional dates have been added to Oteil and the Peacemakers’ current fall tour. New dates include a performance at the Asheville Music Zone in Asheville, NC on October 30, a show on Halloween night at Ziggy’s in Winston-Salem, NC, a November 2 concert at the Georgia Theater in Athens, GA and a November 3 show at the Brandyhouse in Atlanta. The tour is scheduled to conclude November 11 at the House of Blues in New Orleans. Oteil and the Peacemakers features Allman Brothers bassist Oteil Burbridge, Kofi Burbridge of the Derek Trucks Band (keys, flute), Marcus Williams (drums), Woody Williams (drums), Kebbi Williams (saxophone), Mark Kimbrell (guitar) and Regi Wooten (guitar).
The band plays tonight at Trax in Charlottesville, VA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.nilerecords.com/dates/index.cfm.
Widespread Panic Launches New Website, Members of Groove Collective Sit in with Band
Widespread Panic launched a new website this week. The home page is a cartoon-style aerial view of a concert field, which serves as the site's menu. The band kicked off its fall tour on October 19, when various members of the opening act, Groove Collective sat in (they also sat in on October 21 and 23). Merl Saunders also joined the band for several songs on October 23, including “Sometimes” and “Papa’s Home.”
Widespread begins a three-night sold out run tomorrow at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. Groove Collective will be the opening act Friday night, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe will open Saturday’s concert and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band will be the support act on Sunday. For the band’s fall itinerary, visit the new website at www.widespreadpanic.com.
Painting from String Cheese Incident Concert to be Auctioned for Charity
During String Cheese Incident’s October 21 show at Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor, MI, an artist by the name of Noah Kaplan painted a large portrait of Jimi Hendrix, while the band played “Voodoo Chile.” The band has announced that the painting will be auctioned off on E-Bay and the proceeds will be donated to charity. The painting is 68 inches by 80 inches and is acrylic on canvas. All proceeds will go towards the construction of a resource library for special education students in Monroe County, MI. For more information, email kevin@scifidelity.com.
String Cheese Incident plays tonight at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA. For more dates, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
This Weekend’s Bridge School Benefit will be Webcast
The 14th Annual Bridge School Benefit concert will be webcast live this weekend from Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountainview, CA. The line-up features Neil Young (whose wife co-founded the Bridge School), Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Dave Matthews Band, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beck and Foo Fighters among others. Music will take place on Saturday and Sunday. The webcast will begin at 8 p.m. EST Saturday and 5 p.m. EST Sunday.
Son Seals, Fareed Haque Slated as Special Guests for Rebecca’s Statue CD Release Party
Rebecca’s Statue will play a CD release party for its new album, Drinking From The Water Clock tomorrow at the Town School of Folk Music Theatre in Chicago, IL. Special guests will include Son Seals and Fareed Haque. Covered in Honey, Cornmeal and singer-songwriter Kat Parsons will also perform. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Illinois Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. For more information, visit www.thestatue.net.
10/25/00
The Arthur Dent Foundation’s Halloween Party to Offer $500 Award for Best Costume
The Arthur Dent Foundation will play a Halloween show October 28 at Tammany Club in Worester, MA. There will be a costume contest held and the winner will be awarded $500. The band will also play a Halloween party the night before at Butterfield Dorm on the campus of UMASS-Amherst. Arthur Dent will perform at Worcester’s First Night celebration on New Year’s Eve and plans to play a post-Disco Biscuits show party in the wee hours of the night. (The Disco Biscuits will be playing at the Palladium in Worcester). A location for the aftershow party has not yet been confirmed. For a list of Arthur Dent’s fall dates, visit www.trydent.com.
Dr. Didg to Sit in with Garaj Mahal and Vinyl
Dr. Didg will be a special guest at two upcoming shows at Yoshi’s in Oakland, CA. On November 7, Garaj Mahal will perform at the venue. The line-up features Kai Eckhardt, Fareed Haque and Alan Hertz. On November 8, Vinyl will take the stage. Dr. Didg will sit in on both nights. For the two-night stand, Yoshi’s will break from tradition and clear out all of the tables from the club to allow fans to dance. It will be the first time this has happened in the venue’s history. Ticket information is available at www.hsmusic.net.
Billy Martin, Vernon Reid will Perform at The Healing Hand Percussion Circle Benefit Show Tonight
Billy Martin and Vernon Reid are among the musicians that will perform tonight at The Healing Hand Percussion Circle at Tonic in New York City. The concert is a benefit for The Amputee Victims of Sierra Leone. The goal of the event is to create a community of healing through rhythm and to raise awareness about the current social, political, and economic crisis facing Sierra Leone. Proceeds from the show will be donated to World Hope International and will be used for prosthetic limbs, physical therapy, and psychological trauma counseling for the maiming victims of this country's civil war. “As a guitarist I began to think about my hands and the things we all do with our hands," says Reid. “Waving, washing, writing, voting, lifting, scratching, touching, playing, patting, holding, clapping, smoothing, spreading, kneading, knocking, reaching, dining, drinking, drumming. And then the notion of not being able to drum as an African became unthinkable to me. The Healing Hand Percussion Circles grew out of these meditations.” Other artists that will be performing include Marsha Starks (Women Of The Calabash), Will Calhoun (Jungle Funk, Living Colour), Bashiri Johnson (Whitney Houston) , Suphala, Phyllis Bethel (ASE' Drumming Circle) Eddie Hall, Michael Wimberley (Jaron Lanier), and Alex Alexander (Ritchie Blackmore). Members of the audience will be invited to join the drum circle and are encouraged to bring small percussion instruments to the show.
Donations can also be sent to World Hope International, Inc., P.O. Box 2815, Springfield, VA 22152. To learn more, visit www.hrw.org/reports98/sierra/Sier988-03.htm.
Single Day Tickets Released for Halloween Hootenanny
Individual day tickets are now available for the Halloween Hootenanny, which will be held October 27 and 28 at Resort on the Mountain in Welches, OR. The line-up features the Steve Kimock Band, Yonder Mountain String Band, Miracle Orchestra and Libby Kirkpatrick. Single day tickets are on sale at all Fred Meyer Fastixx locations, or by calling 503-224-tixx. For more information, visit www.segueproductions.com.
String Cheese Incident Plans Hula Hoop Group Hoot
String Cheese Incident has announced it will be holding the first annual Hula Hoop Group Hoot at the band’s November 3 show at UMBC Fieldhouse in Baltimore, MD. An area near the stage will be roped off for the event, which is scheduled to take place during set break. Fans are encouraged to bring their hula hoops to the designated area and on cue “hoop & hoot” in unison, just before the band takes the stage for set two.
String Cheese plays tonight at the Palace Theater in Albany, NY. For the complete fall itinerary, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
The re-broadcast begins at 10 p.m. EST.
Phish's Las Vegas Show from September 30 to be Re-webcast
Phish’s September 30 show from Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas will be re-webcast on Halloween night. The show included the U.S. debut of “Walfredo,” the entire crowd singing “Happy Birthday” to guitarist Trey Anastasio and the rare Colonel Forbin’s Ascent”->“Famous Mockingbird.” During the second set, Anastasio makes an announcement that the band will be taking a hiatus and that he hopes they can come back for another 17 years. To watch the show, visit http://webevents.broadcast.com/music/phish.
The re-broadcast begins at 10 p.m. EST.
In other Phish news, The Siket Disc will be released by Elektra Records and will available in stores beginning November 7. The album was recorded live at Bearsville Studios in 1997 and features improvisational pieces edited and arranged by Phish keyboardist Page McConnell. The release has only been available through the band’s mail order merchandising company, Phish Dry Goods.
10/24/00
Tree O’ Frogs, Ten Ton Chicken and The Zealots to Perform at California Benefit
The Bay Area Groove and Jam Benefit Tour will kick off Thursday at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA. Bands performing include Tree O’ Frogs, Ten Ton Chicken, The Zealots and Boomshanka. All proceeds will benefit the Williams James Association, which provides services in the Santa Cruz community, including the Community Youth Arts Project, the Prison Arts Project and the San Lorenzo River Institute. For more information, visit www.catalystclub.com.
Charlie Hunter New Year's Tickets Released
Tickets for Charlie Hunter’s New Year’s Eve run went on sale yesterday. Hunter will perform six night’s at Yoshi’s in Oakland, CA, December 26 – 31. The line-up features Chris Lovejoy and Stephen Chopek. Tickets information is available at www.yoshis.com/release/hunter1200.html.
Charlie Hunter will tour with Soulive and Jazz Mandolin Project beginning Friday November 10 at the Beehive Theater in Pittsburgh, PA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.charliehunter.com/gigs.asp.
The Other Ones to Appear on The Late Late Show Thursday
The Other Ones will appear on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn this Thursday. The performance was taped on August 21, when the band recorded “China Cat Sunflower,” “Truckin’” and “Ripple” to be broadcast on three different airdates. The group was first featured performing “Ripple” on the August 23 episode. The line-up consists of Steve 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 Late Late Show airs at 12:30 a.m. on CBS (technically, The Other Ones broadcast will air on Friday morning).
Lake Trout’s Matt Pierce Jams with The Disco Biscuits
Lake Trout’s Matt Pierce sat in with The Disco Biscuits last night at The Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS. Pierce emerged to play flute during “Shelby Rose” during the second set. The show was webcast at www.digitalclubnetwork.com. The Disco Biscuits tour continues tomorrow at the Barrymore Theater in Madison, WI. For more dates, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
10/23/00
Soulive, Jazz Mandolin Project and Charlie Hunter Announce Tour
The first-ever "Blue Note Presents" Tour has been announced and will feature Soulive, Charlie Hunter and Jazz Mandolin Project. Hunter will be performing with Chris Lovejoy and Stephen Chopek, while the line-up for Jazz Mandolin Project will consist of Jamie Masefield, Danton Boller and Greg Gonzalez. The tour begins Friday November 10 at the Beehive Theater in Pittsburgh, PA and will conclude November 19 at the Elbow Room in Columbia, SC.
Soulive plays tomorrow at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.soulive.com.
Two Webcasts will Feature The Disco Biscuits Tonight
Fans of the Disco Biscuits will have two webcasts to choose from tonight. The Disco Biscuits’ show at the Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS will be broadcast live tonight in steaming audio and video at www.digitalclubnetwork.com. The show begins at 10 p.m. EST. Meanwhile, the band’s Plan C archive show will webcast last week’s performance at Palookaville in Santa Cruz, CA at www.eyeqradio.com. The program will begin at 10 p.m. EST and will also be re-broadcast Friday at 2 p.m. EST.
For the complete list of the band’s fall dates, visit http://www.discobiscuits.com.
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones to Release Live DVD
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones’ November 17 show will be taped for a DirecTV special. The Flecktones will be joined by several of the musicians that appear on their latest album, Outbound. Special guests will include Sandip Burman (tabla); Paul Hanson (bassoon); Paul McCandless (oboe); and Andy Narell (steel pans) and John Clark on French Horn. In preparation for the television special, Burman, Hanson, McCandless, Narell and Clark will sit in with the Flecktones during their four-night stand at the Somerville Theatre, November 13 – 16.
The two-hour program will air in early 2001 and will be free for DirecTV subscribers. Following the broadcast, the concert video will be released on DVD.
The Flecktones will play a co-bill with David Grisman November 4 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. For the band’s fall tour dates, visit www.flecktones.com.
Kenny Kosek to Perform with The Zen Tricksters Friday
Kenny Kosek, fiddle player of the Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band, will join The Zen Tricksters this Friday at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City for the band's annual Halloween Bash. The show will feature three sets, one acoustic and two electric. The evening also marks the Tricksters' 21st anniversary. Special guests are expected. For more information, visit www.zentricksters.com.
Susan Tedeschi Sings with Derek Trucks in Malaysia
Susan Tedeschi performed with Derek Trucks Saturday in Malaysia. Tedeschi sang “Aint That Lovin’ You” and “Feel So Bad” to end the set, which last about an hour. Other musicians that performed included Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson and various local artists, who comprised Trucks’ backing band.
Trucks will return to the U.S. and kick off a fall tour that begins November 1 at Odyssey in Ithaca, NY. For the complete itinerary, visit www.derektrucks.com/tour.html.
10/21/00
moe. Unveils New Year's Plans
moe. has announced that it will perform at the Flyer Skate Zone in Atlantic City, NJ for New Year's Eve. Details are still forthcoming, but an announcement regarding an on-sale ticket date will be made on October 25. Venue information can be found at www.flyersskatezone.com.
moe. plays the John Anson Ford Theater in East Hollywood, CA tonight and tomorrow night. Ticket's for the band's November 25 concert at Roseland Ballroom in New York City went on sale yesterday through Ticketmaster. For the band's fall tour dates, visit www.moe.org.
Javier Colon Sits in with Robert Walter's 20th Congress
Javier Colon took the stage with Robert Walter's 20th Congress at Boston's Avalon Ballroom on Friday night. Colon, the lead singer of the Derek Trucks Band, joined the group for a rendition of the Isley Brothers' "It's Your Thing." Colon is in the midst of a brief Derek Trucks Band touring hiatus while Trucks performs in Malaysia.
The Derek Trucks Band tour will start gigging again in November with a northeast run beginning on November 1 at Odyssey in Ithaca, New York. Robert Walter's 20th Congress continues its tour with Soulive on Saturday night at the Stone Coast in Portland, ME. For more information visit www.20thcongress.com
Listening Party Planned for Medeski, Martin & Wood's New Album
A listening party for Medeski, Martin & Wood's new album The Dropper will be held at aLiveOne in Chicago on October 23. The CD, which will be released the next day, features many guest musicians including Marc Ribot on guitar, Marshall Allen (Sun Ra Arkestra) on alto sax, Charlie Burnham and Joan Wasser on violins, Jane Scarpantoni on cello, Eddie Bobé on congas and Paula Potaki on sordu. Attendees of the listening party will have an opportunity to win concert tickets, CD's, T-shirts and a Blue Note Box Set.
Medeski, Martin & Wood play October 23 at Wake Forest University in
Winston-Salem, NC. For more dates, visit www.mmw.net.
Sampled String Cheese Incident Music to be Featured on Trance Album
String Cheese Incident's record label, SCI Fidelity has announced the release of DJ Harry's String Cheese Remix Project. The album features house and trance mixes comprised of live String Cheese Incident song samples. The project was spawned from Harry's guest performance with the band at its festival at Horning's Hideout this past summer. The album is due out in early December through the band's website.
SCI plays tonight at the Taft Theatre in Cincinnati, OH. For more fall
dates, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
Steve Kimock, Bruce Hornsby Perform with Symphony Orchestra
Steve Kimock performed with Bruce Hornsby and the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Wednesday at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, VA. Kimock, Hornsby and his band joined the orchestra after two songs and played for the remainder of the show. Highlights included "End of the Innocence" and "The Way It Is." The orchestra featured over forty-five musicians.
The Steve Kimock Band plays October 25 at Café Tomo in Arcata, CA. For Steve Kimock dates, visit www.kimock.com. Bruce Hornsby tour information is available at www.brucehornsby.com
Lo Faber, Peter Prince Take Stage with Ominous Seapods
Four guitarists exchanged riffs during the second set of the Ominous Seapods show at Albany, New York's Valentines on Thursday night. The Seapods' first set began with a segue from Peter Prince's solo performance into an opening jam as members of the quintet took the stage with Prince one at a time. Mid-way through the second set, Lo Faber [God Street Wine] and Prince joined Todd Pasternack on electric guitar while Dana Monteith moved to acoustic for "Jet Smooth Ride" and "Bong Hits and Porn."
The Ominous Seapods travel to Toronto on Saturday and then begin a western tour. For updates visit www.ominousseapods.com.
Leftover Salmon Seeks Stolen Batik
Leftover Salmon has its stage backdrop stolen from its show at The Music Farm in Charleston, SC on October 12. The batik has a large salmon with mountains and trees inside of it. The band is asking that it be returned to them, no questions asked. If anyone has any information, please call 303-258-7428 or mail the stolen item to Leftover Salmon, PO Box 393, Nederland CO, 80466.
Jeff Sipe, Kofi Burbridge Among Peformers at Atlanta Benefit
The Everlasting Home Park Festival will take place this weekend in Atlanta. The event is being billed as "A benefit for the children of the Home Park Learning Center" and will feature live music by the Apartment Project with Jeff Sipe, World Society (featuring Kofi Burbridge), Yonrico Scott Band (members of the Derek Trucks Band) Squat, Mudcat, Gravity Free, Spaghetti Head, Habu, Sky Dog Gypsy, Astral Swing, Infradig Ensemble, Kiloparsec and Ghost Train among others. Music starts today at 6 p.m. and will last until 4:20 a.m. Tomorrow’s show kicks off at 3 p.m. and will conclude at 4:20 a.m.
For more information, visit www.homeparkfestival.com.
10/19/00
Gregg Allman & Friends Currently Touring
Gregg Allman & Friends are currently touring in the Northeast. The line-up features Allman, Floyd Miles, Buzz Feiten, Jamo Van de Bogert, Tommy Thompson, Tommy Miller, Mark McGee, and Mark Showalter. The band will perform at B.B. King’s Blues Club in New York City tomorrow and Saturday, before eventually heading south. The complete fall itinerary can be found at http://hahtsauce.haht.com/abw50/trade50j/hotnews/hotnews.html.
The Allman Brothers new live album, Peakin’ at the Beacon, will be released November 14, contrary to earlier reports. Material on the single-CD was culled from band's thirteen-night run at the Beacon Theater in New York City, which took place between March 9 - 25, 2000.
Les Claypool: Colonel or Captain? You Decide
When Les Claypool's new website is launched on November 1st, fans will have the opportunity to vote on his title. The bassist has been touring as Colonel Les Claypool (along with his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade), but is considering changing his moniker to “Captain Les Claypool” out of respect for Colonel Bruce Hampton. "I became Colonel Les Claypool because I liked the way it rolled off my tongue,” says Claypool. “I now realize I might be stepping on the toes of Col. Bruce Hampton, who is a fiery man. So I'm toying with the idea of demoting myself to Captain. But then, of course, there's the Beefheart issue." Fans will make the
final determination in an on-line poll when www.lesclaypool.com goes live at the beginning of next month.
Claypool and his Fearless Frog Brigade will perform October 25 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles.
The Steve Kimock Band Confirms Three NY Dates
The Steve Kimock Band has announced that it will play three shows, November 30 – December 2, at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. It will be the band’s first appearance on the East Coast since last February, when it performed at the Wetlands’ 11th Anniversary Show. Although the full line-up has not yet been announced, Kimock will be joined by bassist Bobby Vega. Two other musicians will be confirmed soon. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no service charge.
String Cheese Incident Announces Additional Acts for NYE Run
String Cheese Incident has confirmed more artists for its New Year’s Eve shows, which will take place December 29-31 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. Second stage acts that have just been added include Vinyl, Yonder Mountain String Band and Scott Huckabay (December 29), Dr. Didg and Lost at Last (December 30) and The Odyssey Circus (December 31). Steel Pulse will perform on the main stage on December 29 and Ozomatli and Keller Williams will play the main stage on December 30. String Cheese Incident will headline all three nights. The theme of the event will be “Evolution,” in the spirit of the classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com or www.peakexperience.cc/nye/index.html.
ulu Chosen to Play at New York Comedy Film Festival
ulu has been invited to play at the New York Comedy Film Festival. The event will be held at the CBGB Lounge November 10 in New York City. The band will perform from 11:15 p.m. – 12:15 a.m. The New York Comedy Film Festival was created in 1997 and is the only festival in the country dedicated to comedy filmmaking.
ulu plays tomorrow at the North Star Bar in Philadelphia, PA with Schleigho. For more dates, visit www.ulu.net.
10/18/00
Idletime Signs with Louisiana Red Hot Records
New Orleans-based Idletime has recently signed with Louisiana Red Hot Records. The record label represent many southern acts including Rebirth Brass Band, Juice, Freddy Omar and Coolbone. Idletime’s latest album, Time Stops, which will be released November 29. Guest percussionist Michael Skinkus (Michael Ray and the Cosmic Krewe) is featured on the album. The group has just finished remastering the CD at Route One Studios in Mississippi.
Idletime plays Friday at The Bayoy in Baton Rouge, LA. For more dates, visit www.idletime.org.
Uncle Sammy Announces New Year's Eve Plans
Uncle Sammy has announced that it will perform this New Year’s Eve at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The band will play in the lounge all night and plans to redesign the room for the occasion. “We love playing Wetlands,” says guitarist Max Delaney. “The lounge seems like the perfect room to transform into an alternate reality to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Our fans are going to be completely surprised by the appearance of the room and the new environment that we’re going to create. We’re planning some tasty new musical offerings and of course a lot of exploratory jamming.” Uncle Sammy will play until 6 a.m. and fans will be served a special complimentary breakfast at 4 a.m. The New Deal will be performing three sets on the main stage upstairs. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster and at the Wetlands box office with no service charge.
Uncle Sammy plays tonight at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. For more dates, visit www.unclesammy.com.
Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons Next Album Due out on Halloween
Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons’ new album Everything Was Beautiful, will be released on Halloween. Phoenix Rising Records will be holding a CD and ticket giveaway that will give fans the opportunity to win a signed copy of the new album and a pair of tickets to an upcoming show. Next week, the group will kick off a national tour that is slated to run for ten weeks. The band also has a new website that was launched today at www.jerryjoseph.com.
Zyrah's Orange Releases New Album
Zyrah’s Orange has a new album titled Body, which is now available. The band will play a CD release party November 2 at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA with Moon Boot Lover opening. Zyrah’s Orange is comprised of Ben Thibault on bass, Dan Gullotti on drums and Elliot Page on guitar. The trio will play a Halloween show on October 27 at Amo’s Keg Brewery in Manchester, NH. For more fall dates, visit www.zyrahsorange.com">www.zyrahsorange.com.
Former God Street Wine Guitarist Performs with New Group
Former God Street Wine guitarist Aaron Maxwell has joined the Coby Brown Group. The band features Maxwell on guitar, Coby Brown on vocals, Justin Varnes on drums, Oscar Perez on piano and Anthony Perez on bass. Earlier this year, the group recorded its first full length album titled Homesick. Three songs on the CD will be featured in the upcoming independent film “Ropewalk.”
The Coby Brown Group will play next October 28 at Harper’s Ferry in Allston, MA. For more information, visit www.cobybrowngroup.com.
10/17/00
Neil Young Live CD on the Way
A new live Neil Young album entitled Road Rock Vol. 1, will be released November 21 on Reprise Records. The single-CD features tracks recorded this past summer on Young’s North American tour. The album includes a duet with The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde on “All Along the Watchtower,” a fairly new song, “Fool For You Love” and a twenty-minute version of the classic, “Cowgirl In The Sand.”
Young will host the annual Bridge School Benefit October 28-29 at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountainview, CA. This year’s line-up includes Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Dave Matthews Band, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Beck.
Blue Floyd Launches Fall Tour This Week
Blue Floyd will kick off its fall tour Thursday at The Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO. The band plays blues interpretations of the music of Pink Floyd and features Matt Abts on drums (Gov’t Mule, Dickey Betts), Marc Ford on guitar (formerly of The Black Crowes), Johnny Neel on keyboards (Allman Brothers Band) and Berry Oakley Jr. on bass and vocals (The Robby Krieger Band). The last confirmed gig of the tour is a November 2 show at B.B. King’s in New York City. More dates may be added.
For the complete itinerary, visit www.bluefloyd.com.
Lake Trout Side Project Releases New Album
Big in Japan, a side project comprised of members of Lake Trout, has a new album out, titled The GoodLove Sessions, Vol. 1. The trio features Matt Pierce (keys, sax, flute, drum machine), Mike Lowry (drums) and James Griffith (bass). For three years, they’ve performed on Sunday nights at The Goodlove Club in Baltimore when Lake Trout is not touring. More information on the CD will be posted at www.Laketrout.com soon.
Lake Trout begins a string of shows with Galactic tonight at Venue 1215 in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Soulfarm to Host CD Release Party Tonight
Soulfarm (formerly Inasense) will play a CD release party tonight at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The band’s new album, Soulfarm Live At Wetlands, includes material recorded live at the Manhattan venue on March 20, 2000. The CD features special guests T Lavitz on keyboards, Fred Walcott on percussion and Jay Weissman on bass. Tonight’s show is an all ages event. Tickets will be available at the door. The CD will be included in the ticket price.
For more information, visit www.soulfarm.net.
Billy Martin, Steven Bernstein to Perform with All-Star Quintet
Billy Martin will perform with an all-star band tomorrow night at Tonic in New York City. Martin (Medeski, Martin & Wood) will be joined by trumpet player Steven Bernstein (Sex Mob, Lounge Lizards), violinist Charles Burnham (James Blood Ulmer, Living Color), clarinetist Marty Ehrlich (Julius Hemphill) and bass clarinetist Doug Yates (Either Orchestra). There will be two performances, at 8 and 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.tonic107.com call 212-358-7503.
10/16/00
New Allman Brothers Band Live Album to be Released
The Allman Brothers Band has a new live CD on the way, titled Peakin’ at the Beacon. All of the material on the album was recorded live at the band's thirteen-night run at the Beacon Theater in New York City, which took place between March 9 - 25, 2000. Songs featured on the CD include “Don't Want You No More,” “It's Not My Cross to Bear,” “Ain't Wastin' Time No More,” “Every Hungry Woman,” “Please Call Home,” “Stand Back,” “Black Hearted Woman,” “Leave My Blues at Home,” “Seven Turns” and “High Falls.” The album is expected to be released in early February.
Les Claypool Performs with Vinyl
Les Claypool joined Vinyl on stage Friday night at Club Vynyl in Los Angeles. Claypool sat in for the encore, which included Primus’ “John The Fisherman” and The Beatles’ “Taxman.”
Claypool plays next on October 25 at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. Vinyl will perform Thursday at Rainbow in Seattle, WA. For more fall dates, visit www.vinylgroove.com/show.html.
Derek Trucks Band Postpones Japan Dates
The Derek Trucks Band has postponed its three upcoming shows in Japan. The band was originally scheduled to perform at Big Cat in Osaka on October 27, Astro Hall in Tokyo on October 29 and Bay Hall in Yokohama on October 29. “Unfortunately our Japan dates have been postponed until the Spring due to circumstances out of our control,” says DTB manager Blake Budney.
Derek Trucks will perform this Sunday in Malaysia with many local musicians as well as American guitarists Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson. The Derek Trucks Band will kick off its November tour back in the U.S. November 1 at the Odyssey in Ithaca, NY. Visit www.derektrucks.com for the complete schedule.
Martin Fierro Sits in with moe.
Martin Fierro performed with moe. Saturday night at The Fillmore in San Francisco. Fierro played saxophone on “Mexico,” “Good Guys and Bad Guys” and “Down By The River.” Victor Krummenacher also sat in and played bass on “Instellar Overdrive,” and “Down By The River” and guitar on “Good Guys and Bad Guys.” Visit www.jambands.com/boxscores for the full setlist.
moe. plays tomorrow at the Rialto Theater in Tucson, AZ. For the band’s fall itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
Greg Osby Jams with Phil & Friends
Jazz saxophonist Greg Osby sat in with Phil and Friends last night at the Beacon Theater in New York City. Osby (Special Edition, M-BASE Collective), emerged midway through the first set to join the band on “Eyes Of The World,” “Playin’ In The Band” and “Pride of Cucamonga.” Osby then returned to perform for the entire second set and double encore. For the complete setlist, visit http://www.jambands.com/boxscores.
Phil and Friends (Lesh, Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, John Molo and Rob Barraco) play again tonight at New York’s Beacon Theater. For the remaining fall tour dates, visit www.thephilzone.com.
10/13/00
Live Benefit Album Features Gov’t Mule, Jimmy Herring and Susan Tedeschi Among Others
Warren Haynes has just finished producing a benefit album titled Wintertime Blues. The double-CD features live material recorded at the 11th Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, which was held December 22, 1999 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, NC. Artists appearing on the album include Gov’t Mule, Edwin McCain, Susan Tedeschi, The Derek Trucks Band, Jimmy Herring, Little Milton, Col. Bruce Hampton, Cry of Love, Larry McCray, Johnny Neel, Paul Riddle and Mike Barnes. The track listing includes covers of Bob Marley’s “Rastaman Chant” and The Meter’s “Chicken Strut,” performed by the Derek Trucks Band, as well as the Gov’t Mule original “Bad Little Doggie” and Haynes’ “Lay Your Burden Down.” The album concludes with a rendition of “Merry Christmas Baby,” that features Gov’t Mule with Little Milton, Tedeschi, Trucks and Neel.
Wintertime Blues will be released November 28. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity.
House Band Sits in with moe.
The McMennamin House Band jammed with moe. last night at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, OR. The group is the house band for several clubs in Portland and performed in between sets at last night's show. When the members of moe. took the stage at the beginning of the second set, a jam ensued between both bands.
moe. is currently looking for twently volunteers to dress up as munchkins at its Halloween show at the Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, PA. Anyone interested should email topper@moe.org and leave your phone number and email address.
The band plays tonight at The Fillmore in San Francisco. For the complete fall itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
Derek Trucks Jams with Robert Walter's 20th Congress
Derek Trucks sat in with Robert Walter’s 20th Congress last night at Lynagh’s in Lexington, KY. Trucks joined the band for an extended jam that included the song “Funk-O-Rama.” The show was the second of four dates that Robert Walter’s 20th Congress and the Derek Trucks Band are performing at.
Both bands play tonight at the Magnolia Street Pub in Spartanburg, SC. For more dates, visit www.derektrucks.com/tour.html.
Vinyl to Perform on Riverboat off of Portland, OR
Vinyl will perform aboard the Portland Spirit Riverboat on October 20. The ship will depart from downtown Portland, OR 11 p.m. and boarding will begin at 10. The show is being billed as “The Bridgetown Boogie” and will run until 3 a.m. The Portland Spirit is a 150-foot luxury yacht with three decks. Tickets are available now. For more information, visit www.cascade-media.net/cgi-bin/cascade/vinyl.html.
Vinyl plays tonight at Vynyl in Hollywood, CA. For more tour dates, visit www.vinylgroove.com/show.html.
Big Apple Bluegrass Festival Line-up Features Peter Rowan, Zen Tricksters and Buddy Cage
The line-up for the third annual Big Apple Bluegrass Festival has been announced. The event will take place November 11 – 12 in New York City. Performers include Peter Rowan, the Zen Tricksters, The Electrix with Buddy Cage, Valerie Smith, Michael Falzarano, Greg Garing, Bill Keith, Kenny Kosek, Tom Hanway, Burnt Toast, Jennifer Markard, Train Wreck featuring Meg Griffin, Buddy Merriam & Back Roads, The Wheel Hoss featuring Jen Larson, Stained Grass Window, Daughters of Bluegrass, Todd Collins, Maura McCabe, Tony DeMarco & Eamon O’Leary and Jennifer Markard. Saturday’s performances will be held at the Westbeth Theatre and Sunday’s show will take place at The Baggot Inn. Hands-on instrument workshops will also be taught on Sunday. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 212-307-4100 or by visiting www.bigapplebluegrass.com.
10/12/00
Schleigho Confirms More Fall Shows
Schleigho has added more tour dates to its fall itinerary. The tour includes six dates with the Derek Trucks Band: November 1 at Odyssey in Ithaca, NY, November 2 at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, NY, November 3 at Armory High in Syracuse, NY, November 11 at Milestones in Rochester, NY, November 15 at Fletcher’s in Baltimore, MD and November 22 at Bowery Ballroom in New York City. The tour concludes November 30 at the Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ.
The band performs tonight at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.schleigho.com.
Warren Haynes Featured as Special Guest on Four New Albums
Warren Haynes will make guest appearances on four upcoming albums. Haynes plays on the song “Stare Too Long” on the new Corrosion of Conformity album, America’s Volume Dealer. Everlast’s new CD, Eat At Whitey’s, features Haynes sitting in on a track and Atomic Bitchwax’s forthcoming album includes Warren on the song “Smoke Screen.” Haynes also adds acoustic slide guitar to Richard Leo Johnson’s new release, Free Stone Peach on the song “Language,” which will be released in the coming weeks on Blue Note Records.
Haynes plays tonight with Phil & Friends at the Beacon Theater in New York City. For more dates, visit www.thephilzone.com.
Strangefolk Launches New Website
Strangefolk has recently revamped its website. New features on the site include a fan poll, chat room, setlist database and screen savers. Both guitarist Jon Trafton and drummer Luke Smith also have pages on the website, where they keep fans updated on what’s going on with the band. Currently, Strangefolk doesn’t have any shows planned. Guitarist and lead vocalist Reid Genauer performed his final show with the band at the Garden of Eden Festival Labor Day weekend in Vermont. There has not been an announcement on whether or not the band will replace him.
The band’s latest album, A Great Long While, is available now on What The Folk Records. To check out the new site, visit www.strangefolk.com.
Derek Trucks Band Adds November Dates
The Derek Trucks Band has added more dates to its fall itinerary. The fall tour begins November 1 at Odyssey in Ithaca, NY. The tour includes stops at the Webster Theater November 4 in Hartford, CT, The Mohegan Sun Casion November 17 in Uncasville, CT and the Bowery Ballroom November 22 in New York City. The tour concludes with a performance at the Somerville Theatre with Another Planet, November 25 in Somerville, MA.
The Derek Trucks Band plays tonight at Lynagh's Music Club in Lexington, KY with Robert Walter’s 20th Congress. For the complete schedule, visit www.derektrucks.com.
Halloween Hootenanny will Feature Steve Kimock Band, Miracle Orchestra and Yonder Mountain String Band
The schedule for the Halloween Hootenanny has been confirmed. The event will take place October 27 and 28 at Resort on the Mountain in Welches, OR. Miracle Orchestra will kick off the show Friday at 8 p.m. followed by the Steve Kimock Band, which will headline the night starting at 9:30. Saturday’s show begins at 6 p.m. with Libby Kirkpatrick, followed by Yonder Mountain String Band at 7:30. The Steve Kimock Band will once again close out the night, taking the stage at 9:30. A costume contest will be held in between sets. Tickets are on sale now online, or by mail order through GDTSTOO.
For more information, visit http://www.segueproductions.com.
10/11/00
Bob Dylan will Tour College Circuit
Fresh from his European tour, Bob Dylan has announced an upcoming fall tour that will feature all colleges. The tour kicks off October 29 at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Dylan will perform a Halloween show at Norwestern Univesity in Evanston, IL before traveling to Indiana University in Bloomington on November 1. The tour concludes November 11 at Paul Tsongas Arena in Lowell, MA. On-sale ticket information has not yet been released. For the complete itinerary, visit www.bobdylan.com/live/index.html.
Lake Trout Tour Includes Dates with Galactic, Karl Denson and Jazz Mandolin Project
Lake Trout’s upcoming tour will feature dates with Galactic, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe and Jazz Mandolin Project. The tour begins October 17 at Venue 1215 in Tuscaloosa, AL. It will be the first of ten shows opening for Galactic. In November, the band will play two shows supporting Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (11/3 - 11/4) and two shows with Jazz Mandolin Project (11/24 – 11/25). Lake Trout will perform a New Year’s Eve concert at the Belvidere Hotel in Baltimore, MD. For the band’s full schedule, visit www.laketrout.com.
Percussionist Trilok Gurtu to Tour in November
Legendary percussionist Trilok Gurtu will tour in the United States and Canada next month. The tour kicks off November 1 at the Conga Room in West Hollywood, CA. After a three-night stand at Yoshi’s in Oakland, the tour will head north for a show on November 6 at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, BC. The tour also includes a performance November 9 at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA, three nights at the Bottom Line in New York City, November 10-12 and a concert at the Comfort Zone in Toronto, ON. The tour concludes November 17 at the Hot House in Chicago. For the complete itinerary, visit Pollstar.
New Moon Festival will Feature Janie Grey, Foggy Bottom and Bacchus
The line-up for the New Moon festival has been announced. The event will held October 20 – 21 in Gainesboro, TN. Artists performing include Janie Grey, AJ Nag, KGB, Dreadwood Jed, Spliff, Compass Rose, Randy Russell, Redgrass, Foggy Bottom and Bacchus. The festival will be held on ninety acres of land with music taking place on two stages. Camping is available. Ticket information and directions can be found at http://members.home.net/foggybottom or by calling 615-391-0768.
Zero Announces Two-night Stand in San Francisco
Zero has confirmed two shows for November 10-11 at The Maritime Hall in San Francisco, CA. The band consists of Steve Kimock, Bobby Vega, Greg Anton, Judge Murphy, Chip Roland and Martin Fierro. The band does not regularly tour anymore, and these are currently the only two scheduled performances. Tickets go on sale October 15. For more information, call 415-974-0634 or visit http://bands.hive.net/zero.
10/10/00
Free Big Wu Show to be Webcast
The Big Wu will play a free show this Thurdsay at the University of Idaho. The performance will be broadcast and webcast by the campus radio station, 89.3 FM KUOI. To listen on the web, visit www.kuoi.com. The show will be held in the SUB Ballroom on campus and will begin at 7 p.m. PST.
The Big Wu’s new album, Folktales will be released October 17 on Phoenix Rising Records. The band plays tonight at The Filling Station in Bozeman, MT. For the complete fall schedule, visit www.thebigwu.com.
The Disco Biscuits’ Website Features Mid-show, Multi-media Updates
The Disco Biscuits' current tour is being documented on the band’s website during and after each show. The site features the Fall Tour 2000 Page which offers up-to-the-minute pictures, setlists, sound clips and reviews of each date on the tour. The page is updated multiple times during each show from a laptop at the venue.
The bands plays tonight at The Galaxy in Santa Ana, CA. For the complete itinerary or to view the latest show update, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
Cicero's Hosts Battle of the Jam Bands
St. Louis music venue, Cicero’s is hosting the Second Annual Battle of the Jam Bands this month. Shows will take place every Thursday in October. Groups performing include The Illtet, CPB, E.M. Grueve, Torque, The Amorphous Band, Madam Sky, Madahoochi, One Way Charlie, and The Ambiguous They. The Illtet was chosen as the winner of the first round, which was held this past Thursday. The preliminary rounds are judged by crowd response and the three bands that make it to the final round will be judged by a panel of judges to be named later. The grand prize will include money to record a CD.
For more information, visit www.ciceros-stl.com.
Lauan Records Offers Wise Monkey Orchestra Live Double CD
Lauan Records is now offering to include a free live double CD of Wise Monkey Orchestra with every copy of the band’s latest album, They Live that’s ordered through www.lauan.com. The special runs through the end of October. They Live is the band’s first full release with the current line-up. "We're thrilled with how 'They Live' came out," says Reed Stewart manager for Wise Monkey. "It really pulls together our live sound and puts as much funk as possible into one little disc." The album also features a guest performance by saxophonist Dave Ellis (Ratdog, Charlie Hunter Trio, The Other Ones).
For more information, visit www.wisemonkeyorchestra.com.
Blues Traveler Hits The Road Again, New EP on the Way
Blues Traveler kicked off its fall tour Friday at Mobile Fest in Mobile, AL. The band is touring for the first time since the death of bass player Bobby Sheehan, who passed away in August of 1999. A new four-song EP entitled Decisions of the Sky - A Traveler's Tale of Sun and Storm, will be released through the band’s website this month. The release features tracks that will not be included on Blues Traveler’s upcoming album, due out early next year. The group will be playing some of the material from the new album on the current tour.
Blues Traveler plays next on October 20 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. For the complete fall itinerary, visit www.bluestraveler.com.
10/7/00
Bob Weir Sits in with Phish
Bob Weir sat in with Phish last night at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. Weir joined the band for the encore, which began with “El Paso.” “Chalkdust Torture,” came next and featured Bobby taking short guitar solos in between each verse. Before finishing the song, the band segued into “West L.A. Fadeway.”
Phish will conclude its fall tour tonight at Shoreline. It will be the band’s final show before taking a hiatus from touring. The length of the break has not been announced.
Look for an interview with Bob Weir in the October 15 issue of Jambands.com.
Medeski Martin & Wood Announces Fall Tour
After performing a select number of dates, including Halloween at New York’s Beacon Theater, Medeski Martin and Wood will begin a fall tour in earnest starting November 24 at the 9:30 Club in Washington. The band will then travel through the northeast before routing up to Toronto and down through the Midwest. The group will be touring in support of its new disc, The Dropper which is slated to appear in stores October 24. For additional information on the band, including mail order instructions for its Halloween show, visit www.mmw.net.
Zen Tricksters To Play Halloween/ Anniversary Show in NYC
The Zen Tricksters have announced they will play a Halloween show on Friday October 27 at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. The show will also be the 21-year anniversary of the band. The Tricksters will perform one acoustic set and two electric sets. Special guests are expected to join the group. For ticket information call 212-533-2111 or visit www.boweryballroom.com.
The Tricksters play Club Laga October 11 in Pittsburgh, PA. For more dates, check out www.zentricksters.com.
Blue Note Releases John Scofield Groove Compilation
Blue Note Records has released a compilation of John Scofield’s work with the label. Steady Groovin’ collects eleven tracks that originally appeared on Blue Note albums over the course of the 1990’s (including selctions from Groove Elation, Hand Jive and Grace Under Pressure). Scofield is currently performing in Germany with Seamus Blake, Jesse Murphy and Ben Perowsky. His Bump Band will return to the road beginning October 19 with a show at the Knitting Factory. Tourdates are available at www.johnscofield.com.
Karl Denson/ Chris Wood Project To Debut
Karl Denson will team with Chris Wood for their initial public duo performance this Saturday night at Irving Plaza. The pair recently recorded a disc with percussionist EJ Rodriguez which is slated for a November release. Rodriguez will also be joining Denson's Tiny Universe band for its fall dates. Updated information is available at www.karldenson.com which will relaunch this weekend.
Jambands.com Editor to Appear on Allan Handelman Show
Jambands.com editor Dean Budnick will be a guest on the Allan Handelman Show this Sunday Night. The radio program airs weekly from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Budnick appeared on the show last year with Reid Genauer and Warren Haynes. This week, topics will include the current direction of the jam bands scene and Napster. You can participate in the discussion by calling 1-800-ROCK-TALK. For details on how to listen to the program on the Internet, visit www.alhandelman.com/themain.htm.
Haynes and Abts Add Three Headlining Dates
The Gov’t Mule camp has announced that Warren Haynes and Matt Abts will play three acoustic shows in early November. The duo will headline November 6 at the Theatre for the Living Arts in Philadelphia, November 7 at the Paradise in Boston and November 8 at The Starr Mill Music Hall in Charlottesville, VA. Following these shows, Haynes and Abts will open for Ben Harper for nine dates. Abts will tour with Blue Floyd October 19 – November 5.
Haynes is currently on the road with Phil Lesh & Friends. They play tonight at the Orpheum in Boston, MA.
10/6/00
10/5/00
Calobo’s Caleb Klauder to Release Solo Album
Calobo mandolin player Caleb Klauder has a new solo record entitled Sings Out. The album will be released October 17. Calobo is currently taking a year off from touring and Klauder is performing a few solo shows during the hiatus. He’ll play three record release parties: October 20 at The Satyricon in Portland, OR, October 21 at Sam Bond’s Garage in Eugene, OR and October 26 at The Sunset Tavern in Seattle, WA. For more information, visit www.calebklauder.com.
Boyd Tinsley to Perform at Democratic Party Benefit
Dave Matthews Band violinist Boyd Tinsley will perform tonight with singer-songwriter Susan Greenbaum at a Democratic Party Benefit. The event will be held at Whitlow’s on Wilson in Arlington, VA. “We are thrilled to have a musician of Boyd Tinsley's caliber and reputation perform on our behalf,” says Democratic Party Chair Kenneth R. Plum. For ticket information, call 804-644-1966 X224 or email dawn@vadmocrats.org.
New Joseph Patrick Moore Album Features Jimmy Herring
Joseph Patrick Moore’s latest album, Soul Cloud, features several special guests. Musicians that appear on the CD include Jimmy Herring, (ABB, Phil & Friends, ARU, Jazz is Dead) YanRico Scott (Derek Trucks Band), Frank Amato (Curtis Mayfield), Palmer Williams Jr. (Keith Sweat), Phil Smith, Bill Anschell, Bob Marbach, Vance Thompson, Stan Cherednik and Bryan Lopes. The album will be released October 10. For more information, visit www.JosephPatrickMoore.com.
Fat Apple Seeks Keyboard Player
Fat Apple is currently seeking a new keyboard player. Interested Musicians must be available for 20 – 25 shows per month. Anyone interested can email chrispastore@hotmail.com or call 443-512-0978. For more information on the band, visit www.fatapple.com.
The band plays tonight at Bourbon Street in Auburn, AL. For the band’s fall itinerary, visit www.fatapple.com/TourInfo.htm.
Bob Weir Sings National Anthem
Bob Weir sang the National Anthem at Pacific Bell Park in San Francisco yesterday afternoon before the Divisional Series game between the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets. Weir was joined by opera singer Frederica Von Stade and Jerry Lawson of the Persuasions.
Weir’s Ratdog will launch its fall tour October 18 at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. The tour is slated to conclude December 2 at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia. Look for an interview with Weir in the October 15 issue of Jambands.com.
10/4/00
ThaMusemeant will Hold Drummer Auditions
ThaMusemeant drummer Jeff Sussmann has announced that he will be leaving the band. His last performance with the group will be October 28 at The El Rey Theater in Albuquerque, NM. The band plans to audition new drummers in November and December. Anyone interested should email mr.hat@thamusemeant.com.
Thamusemeant plays tonight at The Last Day Saloon in San Francisco. For the band’s fall itinerary, visit www.thamusemeant.com/dates.html.
Another Planet to Host Volunteer Recruiting Festival
Boston-based Another Planet will sponsor the Second Annual Volunteer Recruiting Festival this Sunday at the Publick Theater in Brighton, MA. Bands performing include Another Planet, The Rockett Band, Uncle Sammy and Slipknot. The show will be held outside and will begin at noon and conclude at 7 p.m. Any organizations that need volunteers are welcome to set up a table at the event. For more information, call at 617-947-1627 or visit www.anotherplanet.net.
The New Deal to Headline Synergy Party
The New Deal will headline an afternoon dance party Sunday October 22 at Venu in Boston, MA. Other bands performing include Loop Dreams, Plexus, S.O.R.A. (featuring Mark Holmes of Actual Proof) and DJ Joy Ride. The event is being billed as the Synergy Party and will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. Venu will be decked out with video projection, fog machines and blacklights. For more information, visit www.maxxhaze.com.
The New Deal plays tomorrow at Planet 505 in Syracuse, NY. For more dates, visit www.sound-and-light.com/newdeal/livenewdeal.html.
Warren Haynes and Matt Abts to Open for Ben Harper
Warren Haynes and Matt Abts will perform acoustically opening for Ben Harper in November. Gov’t Mule was originally booked as the support act for these dates and after the passing of bassist Allen Woody, Haynes and Abts have decided to play these shows as a duo. The first show is November 9 at A.J. Palumbo in Pittsburgh, PA. Haynes and Abts will open for Harper at a total of nine shows, concluding November 19 at PAC in Charleston, SC. There is a possibility that more dates will be added, although nothing has been confirmed at this time.
Phoenix Media Internet Contest
Phoenix Media is holding a contest that will give fans an opportunity to win autographed copies of four different albums as well as tickets to several concerts. Up for grabs are signed copies of Phoenix's four latest releases: Big Wu’s, Folktales, Ozric Tentacles’ The Hidden Step, The Recipe’s Geode, and Jerry Joseph’s Everything was Beautiful. Other prizes include two Phoenix Presents CDs of the winner’s choice, a pair of tickets to any concert featuring a band on the Phoenix roster (headlining shows only, no festivals) and a Phoenix Fun Pack (CDs, posters, stickers etc.). To enter, visit www.EmailFactory.com/contest/default.cfm?pid=86.
10/3/00
Hypnotic Clambake to Perform at Pajama Party
Hypnotic Clambake will be hosting its second Pajama Party November 4 in Ithaca, NY. The band will perform at an intimate cabin along with 78 of its closest friends. Dinner will be served from 6 – 8 p.m. and the band will play from 8 – 11 p.m. Storytelling, poetry and jokes will follow. This is a non-alcoholic and non-smoking event (although smoking will be permitted outside). Beds will be provided, but anyone attending must bring sheets, blankets and pillows. Tickets can only be purchased in advance. For more information, call 508-949-8600 or visit www.hypnotic-clambake.com. The website also has information on how you can host an intimate Hypnotic Clambake show at your house.
The band plays this Sunday at International Oktoberfest in Newport, RI.
Stanford Concert Network Unveils Fall Line-up
The Stanford Concert Network has announced its Fall Concert
Series at the Stanford University Coffee House. The
series includes Will Bernard and Motherbug on October 5, Pseudopod on October 12 and Ten Ton Chicken on October 19. These shows are free and open to the public.
Jazz Mandolin Project will perform on Friday October 27. Although the performance is closed to the public, a very limited number of guest lists spots are available by filling out the feedback form at the SCN's Web site, www.stanford.edu/group/scn.
"Jam Nation" Radio Program to Launch Next Sunday
Hartford, Connecticut station 104.1 FM WMRQ has just announced that it will launch a new radio show, “Jam Nation,” which will feature the music of jam bands. The hosts of the show will be Jambands.com news editor Jeff Waful and editor-in-chief, Dean Budnick. “Jam Nation” will air Sunday nights from 8 to 10 p.m. and will debut October 15. WMRQ features an in-house recording studio, in which bands can perform live over the air. The show will also be broadcast on the Internet at www.radio104.com.
Look for more information on Jambands.com as it becomes available.
Frogwings Debut Released Today
Croakin' at Toad's, the initial disc from Frogwings, finally reaches stores today. Butch Trucks, who put together the group (and serves as CEO of the band's label, Flying Frog Records) states that Frogwings “evolved in 1997 from my wish to do some serious playing with my nephew, Derek.” In addition to Derek Trucks, the line-up features John Popper, Jimmy Herring, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones and Kofi Burbridge. Croakin' at Toad's collects perfomances from last year's shows at Toad's Place and Wetlands Preserve. The band has not announced any October tourdates, as its players currently are committed to gigs with Phil and Friends, Oteil & The Peacemakers and the Derek Trucks Band. However, it is possible that the group will play a few select dates later this year. For additional information visit the Flying Frog Records web site.
Ekoostik Hookah Adds Percussionist, Expands to Sextet
Following a year of regular performances with Ekoostik Hookah, percussionist Johnny Polansky has officially joined the band. The announcement came this past weekend in Murray City, OH at Fall Fest. During that show, Vassar Clements also took the stage with the band adding fiddle to a number of songs including "Rollin' In My Sweet Baby's Arms," and "Me & Bobby McGee" as well as an extended run through "Keepin Time." Ekoostik Hookah's next performance is on Wednesday at the Annex in Madison, WI. For additional information visit the band's tourdates page.
10/2/00
Hot Tuna to Open for Ratdog
Hot Tuna will be the support act for two upcoming Ratdog shows. The band will open shows on November 19 at The Palace in Albany, NY (acoustic) and November 24 at Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ (electric). The Hot Tuna website is currently holding a raffle to benefit The Fur Peace Ranch. Hot Tuna guitarist Jorma Kaukonen will perform at the winner’s house. To enter, call 740-992-7595. For more details, visit www.hottuna.com/jo_house.htm.
Jorma will play a solo show this Saturday at The Turning Point in Piermont, NY. For more Hot Tuna-related events, visit www.hottuna.com/tour.htm.
Umphrey's McGee to Appear on "Magic Bus" Radio Show
Umphrey’s McGee will be featured on this weeks “Magic Bus” radio program, which airs on 89.1 FM WONC in the Chicago area. The group will be in the studio answering questions and the hosts of the show will be playing some recent live recordings of the band. The show is broadcast from 8 to 10 p.m. CST and is also webcast at www.magicbusradio.com.
Umphrey’s McGee headlines the Park West in Chicago this Friday, with The Gruv opening. For the band’s fall itinerary, visit www.umphreys.com.
The Disco Biscuits Confirm NYE Run
The Disco Biscuits have announced plans for a New Year’s Eve run, which will culminate with a three-set show at The Palladium in Worcester, MA on December 31. The band will play two nights at The Silo in Reading, PA December 27-28 and two nights at The Vanderbilt on Long Island, NY December 29-30. Tickets for the NYE show are on sale now at www.tickets.com or by calling 800-477-6849. Tickets to the other four shows go on sale this Friday. Mail order information is available at http://www.discobiscuits.com.
EyeQRadio will webcast The Flaco AllStars, recorded 9/25/00 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The show featured Marc Brownstein (The Disco Biscuits) as well as members of Fat Mama, Brothers Past, The Ally, Loop Dreams, Uncle Sammy and The Maui Project.
The Disco Biscuits kick off their fall tour Friday at The Sanctuary in Las Vegas, NV. For more dates, visit http:// href="http://www.discobiscuits.com/dates.html">www.discobiscuits.com/dates.html.
Deep Banana Blackout Announces Halloween Show
Deep Banana Blackout has announced its second annual Halloween Bash will take place Saturday October 28 at the Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans (although technically, the band will take the stage at 1 a.m. on the morning of October 29). Ricky Castrillo & Dreamland and Tommy Malone Band will also perform. Last year’s event sold out in advance. Tickets to this year’s party go on sale Wednesday at noon. To order by phone, call 203-334-4718 between noon and 6 p.m. EST. Mail order information will be posted on the band’s website at www.deepbananablackout.com. Costumes are required to attend the show.
Deep Banana plays Thursday at The Patio in Indianapolis, IN. For the band's fall itinerary, visit www.deepbananablackout.com/dates/datesframework.html
Kid Rock Sits in with Phish, Oysterhead Reunites in Vegas
Kid Rock sat in with Phish for four songs Friday night at Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Rock first emerged in the second set for a cover of Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way.” Next came Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight,” which featured drummer Jon Fishman briefly playing guitar and rapping a few lines as well. The set closed with Rock singing the AC/DC classic “You Shook Me All Night Long.” For the encore Phish and Rock performed Grand Funk Railroad’s “We’re An American Band.”
Later Friday Night, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade performed at The House of Blues in Las Vegas. The encore featured Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio and drummer Stewart Copeland (The Police) who joined Claypool for an Oysterhead reunion of sorts. (Oysterhead had performed only once previously, at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans on 5-4-00). The trio played “Used to be the Owner of the World”-> “Smoke on the Water”-> “Used to be the Owner of the World.” The show concluded with all members of the Flying Frog Brigade and Oysterhead performing The Beatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows.”
Phish plays tomorrow on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. The show airs on NBC at 11:35 p.m. EST. For Phish’s remaining fall dates, visit www.phish.com.
9/29/00
Big Day Out Festival to Feature Soup
Soup will perform at Big Day Out this Sunday at Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta. Other acts playing at the event include Stone Temple Pilots, Everclear, Travis, Green Day and Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Soup will perform on the Localmusic.com stage from 4:50 to 5:20 p.m. Local radio station 99X will be handing out CD samplers featuring several bands that are on the Big Day Out bill. Soup’s previously unreleased song “Where Are You Now?” is among the tracks. For more info, visit www.99x.com.
For Soup’s fall itinerary, visit www.soupkitchen.com.
Leslie Helpert to Tour with The Slip
The Slip will welcome Leslie Helpert and her “Acoustic Melodious Mythological Unthunk Poetry” to perform at several of the trio’s upcoming shows. Helpert will join the band beginning October 2 at Club Vynyl in Los Angeles through October 14 at the Fox Theater in Boulder, CO. The Slip plays tonight at Palookaville in Santa Cruz, CA. For a complete list of the band’s fall tour, visit www.theslip.com.
Boston’s Paradise Rock Club to Re-open
The Paradise Rock Club in Boston will re-open its doors after being shut down last March after a number of violations including underage drinking. Over the last twenty-five years, The Paradise has featured up and coming artists such as Phish, U2, Dire Straights, Percy Hill, Strangefolk, moe., Billy Joel and Jerry Seinfeld among others. "We are delighted to be continuing the long history of producing major national and international live music through a new association with the Don Law/SFX Company who have booked the room for the past 25 years," says new owner Patrick Lyons of the Lyons Group. The venue will re-open with new management on October 9 with The Wallflowers. Other upcoming acts include Ozric Tentacles on October 24.
Acoustic Syndicate will Perform at Benefit Concert
The Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery will celebrate it’s seventh anniversary by hosting benefit concert November 18 at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO. Acoustic Syndicate and Shanti Groove will both be performing. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to The Nature Conservation of Colorado. A silent auction featuring food, books, art and music, will also be held. Tickets go on sale next week at the Boulder Theater box office.
New Ratdog Album Released
Ratodog’s new album, Evening Moods, was released this week on Grateful Dead Records. The CD is Bob Weir’s first non-Grateful Dead studio work since the early 80’s. Material for the album was recorded at The Coast Studio in San Francisco. Ten tracks, including a version of the Dead’s “Corrina,” are featured on the release. Ratdog consists of Weir (guitar, vocals), Rob Wasserman (bass), Jay Lane (drums, vocals), Jeff Chimenti (keyboards, vocals), Mark Karan (guitars, vocals). Other guest musicians on the album include Mathew Kelly (harmonica, vocals), Dave Ellis (saxophones), Kenny Brooks (saxophones), Eric Crystal (saxophones), Robbie Kwock (trumpet) and Marty Wehner (trombone).
Evening Moods is in stores now. It can also be ordered on-line at http://mars.dead.net"> ">http://mars.dead.net or by phone at 1-800-225-3323. Ratdog's fall tour begins October 18 at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, CA. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.gdtstoo.com/GDTSTOORatdog00.html.
9/28/00
Medeski, Martin & Wood Offer Fan Club Tickets
Medeski, Martin & Wood has teamed up with MusicToday.com to make special fan club tickets available. The tickets will give fans access to better seats with lower service charges. In addition, individuals that have their tickets shipped, will receive a free three-song CD sampler of unreleased material from MMW’s latest album, The Dropper. The first tickets available will be for the band’s Halloween show at the Beacon Theater in New York City. For more information, visit www.mmw.net.
The Dropper features many special guests including Marc Ribot on guitar, Marshal Allen on alto sax, Charlie Burnham and Joan Wasser on violins, Jane Scarpantoni on cello, Eddie Bobé on congas and Paula Potaki on sordu. It is due out October 24 on Blue Note Records.
Do You Want to Help Plan String Cheese Incident's NYE Shows?
Peak Experience Productions is looking for fans that are interested in getting involved with the planning of String Cheese Incident’s New Year’s Eve shows. The three-night stand will take place December 29 – 31 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. Other acts performing include Steel Pulse on December 29 and Ozomatli on December 30. The staff of Peak Experience is welcoming fans to join its on-line discussion groups and help brainstorm ideas to make the shows unique. If you’re interested, visit www.peakexperience.cc/fr_involved.html.
String Cheese Incident begins its fall tour October 19 at IU Auditorium in Bloomington, IN. For the complete itinerary, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
New Sector Nine Album Available
Sound Tribe Sector 9’s new CD, Offered Schematics, Suggesting Peace, is currently available. The album was recorded entirely with analog instruments and includes tracks such as ‘Squares & Cubes,” “Water Song,” and “Mischief of a Sleepwalker.” It can be purchased through the Home Grown Music Network or at the band’s live shows. Sector 9 plays tonight at The Ocean Mist in Matuneck, RI. The band’s fall tour concludes November 18 at Maritime Hall in San Francisco, CA. For the complete tour schedule, visit www.sts9.com.
Members of Viperhouse Enter Studio with WSP Bassist David Schools
Members of Viperhouse collaborated with Widespread Panic bassist David Schools in the studio this past weekend. The musicians laid down tracks for Schools’ side project, Slang. The album is due out later this year on Terminus Records. Viperhouse is currently touring and plays tonight at Styleen’s in Syracuse, NY. The recently revamped line-up consists of Michael Chorney (saxaphone), Rob Morse (bass), Phil Carr (drums), Karen Quinn (violin), Ray Paczkowski (hammond organ, keys) and Zach Tonnissen (tenor sax, flute).
For the band’s fall schedule, visit www.viperhouse.com.
Robert Walter's 20th Congress to Play Free Show in Athens
Robert Walter’s 20th Congress will perform a free show October 16 at The Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA. The band will take the stage following two screenings of Phish’s Bittersweet Motel. The film will be shown at 7 and 10 p.m. Tickets for the movie are $5 and include the free concert. They are available now and can be charged by phone at 706-543-6666.
Robert Walter’s 20 Congress will also be performing at an in-store promotional event tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Albums On The Hill in Boulder, CO. Tomorrow night, the band will play the Cellar Lounge in Steamboat Springs, CO. For more fall dates, visit www.robertwalter.com/tourdates.asp.
9/27/00
DJ Logic, MMW and Vernon Reid to Pay Tribute to Jimi Hendrix
An all-star cast will pay tribute to Jimi Hendrix October 21 and 22 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, NY. Performers will include DJ Logic, Medeski, Martin and Wood, Vernon Reid, Chris Whitley, Sandra St. Victor and the Gil Evans Orchestra.
Project Logic, which features DJ Logic, Casey Benjamin, Stephen Roberson, $Mike Wietman, Matt Rubano and Baba Israel, plays tonight at the Elbow Room in Columbia, SC. For the complete fall itinerary, visit www.djlogic.com.
ekoostik hookah, Smokin’ Grass and Dark Star Orchestra Among Acts at The Last Big Bash
The Last Big Bash will be held October 6-8 at Chestnut Creek Campground in Lansing, WV. Featured acts include ekoostik hookah, Dark Star Orchestra, Smokin’ Grass, The Recipe, Fat Apple, The Shantee, The Rick Kline Band Electric Magi and Peach Melba. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by phone at 800- 292-0880. Ticket packages including rafting, parking and camping are also available. For more information, visit www.hilltopfamilyproductions.com.
The Samples to Release Two New Albums
The Samples have announced the release of two albums, Landing on the Sidewalk and Sparta. The band is releasing the albums independent of a record label. The first 25 people to pre-order both albums through the group’s website will receive autographed copies. Landing on the Sidewalk features two new tracks that will be featured on the band’s next studio album, which will be recorded later this fall. Sparta includes live and acoustic versions of previously released songs. The Samples play October 5 at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia. For the band’s fall schedule, visit www.thesamples.com.
Las Vegas Phish Show will be Webcast
Phish’s show at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas this Saturday will be cybercast live in streaming audio and video. Showtime is slated for 10:30 p.m. EST. The show is the second of a sold out two-night stand in Vegas. To tune in, visit www.webevents.broadcast.com/music/phish.
Phish plays tonight at Fiddler’s Green in Englewood, CO.
For the remainder of Phish’s fall dates, visit www.phish.com.
Miracle Orchestra Releases Fall Dates
Miracle Orchestra has released its fall itinerary. The tour begins October 6 at The Lion’s Den in New York City and will include stops in West Virginia, Ohio, Colorado, Montana, Washington, Oregon and California. The band’s new album, Forks, Bends & Spoons will be released October 24 on Grapeshot Records. A week prior to Thanksgiving, Miracle Orchestra will play a run of CD-release parties in Boston and New York.
The quartet plays tomorrow at Slade Hall at the University of Vermont in Burlington. For the complete fall itinerary, visit the new website at www.miracleorchestra.com.
9/26/00
Halloween Masquerade to Feature Mecca Bodega, Into The Woods and Everything Bagels Among Others
The line-up for the Halloween Masquerade has been announced. The event will be held October 28 at Sunshine Daydream in Terra Alta, WV. Bands performing include Mecca Bodega, Jhinx, Everything Bagels, 72 Flood, Into The Woods, Rebus, The Ordinary Way and Oddyssea. Prizes will be awarded to fans dressed in the best costumes. Tickets are available now through www.ticketweb.com. For more information, visit www.ncsweb.com/halloween.
Derek Trucks will Perform in Malaysia
Derek Trucks will perform in Malaysia on October 21. Trucks will not be joined by his band, but will play along side of Malaysian musicians as well as Americans such as Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson. The Derek Trucks Band will play three dates in Japan the following week: October 27 at Big Cat in Osaka, October 28 at Astro Hall in Tokyo and October 29in Yokohama.
The DTB will appear October 5 at The Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA with special guest Dr. Dan & Shock Treatment. For more fall tour dates, visit www.derektrucks.com/tour.html.
Widespread Panic to Play New Year’s Show in Atlanta
Widespread Panic has announced it will perform December 30-31 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA. Tickets go on sale November 18 through Ticketmaster. Mail order tickets are available now through November 3. The band has also announced more fall tour dates. The tour kicks off October 19 at the North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, SC. For the complete itinerary, visit www.widespreadpanic.com/tourdates/index.htm.
Inasense Changes Its Name to "Soulfarm"
The band formerly known as Inasense has changed its name to Soulfarm. "We had accomplished everything we could as Inasense," says lead guitarist and vocalist C Lanzbom. "We saw a good opportunity to reinvent ourselves." The band’s debut CD in the Phoenix Presents series, Soulfarm Live At Wetlands, will be released October 17. An all ages CD-release party will be held at Wetlands on the same day. The album, which will be included in the ticket price, features special guests T Lavitz on keyboards, Fred Walcott on percussion and Jay Weissman on bass.
Soulfarm plays tomorrow at The Turning Point in Piermont, NY. For more fall dates, visit www.inasense.com/gigs.htm.
EyeQRadio Debuts The Recipe’s New Album, Launches SCI Archive Show
The Recipe’s new album Geode will be previewed tonight on Phoenix Presents’ Radio Show at www.eyeqradio.com. The CD will be broadcast tonight at 10 p.m. and tomorrow at 10 a.m. Recipe Guitarist Joe Pritchard sat in with Jiggle last night at Murphy’s in Boone, NC. Pritchard joined the band for “Good Road” and “Who’s That Knockin’.”
“Sharp Tasting Cheese” is a new radio show featuring the music of String Cheese Incident. The show is hosted by SCI band archivist Elliot Brooks and is broadcast on EyeQRadio Mondays from 2-4 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 p.m. – midnight.
9/25/00
Ten Ton Chicken and Duval Speck to Perform at Green Party Benefit
Ten Ton Chicken and Duval Speck will be performing at a benefit show for
presidential candidate Ralph Nader and the Green Party Thursday
October 5th on the campus of the University of California at Davis. The event will take place from 4 - 9 p.m. The show is free and all ages are welcome. All proceeds will benefit the Green
Party.
For Ten Ton Chicken’s fall itinerary visit www.tentonchicken.com/gigs.html.
"One For Woody" Webcast
The “One For Woody” benefit concert held Thursday at Roseland Ballroom in New York City is available in streaming audio on the web. The show was held as a remembrance of Allen Woody. Proceeds were donated to his daughter Savannah’s education fund. Featured acts were The Allman Brothers Band, Phil Lesh & Friends, members of the Black Crowes, and Warren Haynes, Matt Abts & Friends. There were also several special guests including Widespread Panic bassist David Schools, Berry Oakley Jr., Danny Lewis, Johnny Neel, Merl Saunders, Edwin McCain, Hootie and the Blowfish’s Darius Rucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Artimus Pyle, Kevin Kinney, Hot Tuna’s Michael Falzarano and Mountain’s Leslie West.
To listen to the webcast, visit www.streamsearch.com/cobranded/allmanbros/allmanbros.asp?veiid=16622759&veid=16308085.
Ratdog Adds Three Dates to Fall Itinerary
Ratdog has announced three more dates on its fall tour. The band will play November 2 at The Blue Note in Columbia, MO, November 18 at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City and November 19 at The Palace in Albany, NY. Mail order tickets are available now. For more information, visit www.gdtstoo.com.
The tour begins October 18 at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, CA. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.gdtstoo.com/GDTSTOORatdog00.html.
Members of Jiggle and Snake Oil Medicine Show Jam with The Recipe
Gary Backstrom of Jiggle and Steve Peterson and George Pond of Snake Oil Medicine Show sat in with The Recipe last night at Rafters in Boone, NC. Backstrom, Pond and Peterson joined the band for “Goldmine” and“Speciman”->”Another Brick in the Wall Medley”->”Affected Speciman.” Backstrom then returned later in the set for “Oh Darling” and “Witch Hazel.”
The Recipe plays Wednesday at The Brewery in Raleigh, NC. The band will also performing acoustically at 1 p.m. Wednesday at an in-store appearance at Record Exchange. Jiggle plays tonight at Murphy’s in Boone, NC. Snake Oil Medicine Show will perform Friday at Bodega's in Auburn, AL. For more dates, visit http://64.70.181.158/tour_1.html
String Cheese Incident Announces New Year’s Run
String Cheese Incident has announced its New Year’s Eve shows will take place December 29-31 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR. The theme of the event will be “Evolution,” in the spirit of the classic film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Other acts performing include Steel Pulse on December 29 and Ozomatli on December 30. Second stage acts will be announced in the coming weeks. Travel packages (which include tickets to all three shows) go on sale tomorrow. Regular tickets go on sale October 10. For more information, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com or www.peakexperience.cc/nye/index.html.
9/22/00
Merl Saunders to Perform at Ralph Nader Fundraiser
Merl Saunders will perform at a political fundraiser for presidential canidate Ralph Nader. The event will take place this Sunday at The Odyssey at Cabalussa in New Paltz, NY. Other performers include Half Step and Four Guys in Disguise. All proceeds will benefit The Ralph Nader For President Campaign. For more information, visit www.damnsam.com or call 845-255-4255.
Benefit Planned for Mark Sandman
A benefit concert for the late Mark Sandman (Morphine) will take place Sunday in Cambridge, MA. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mark Sandman Music Education Fund. Although the show will be free, donations will be accepted and merchandise will be sold to benefit the MSMEF. Performers include the Ray Corvair Trio, Catie Curtis, Orchestra Morphine, Mr. Airplane Man, Binary System and Jimmy Ryan. The town will also name a section of town Mark Sandman Square. The entire event will take place from 3 – 7 p.m.
The New Deal will Release Volume Two of Live Series
The New Deal has announced the release of Volume Two of its Sound & Light Live Series. Material on the CD was recorded on 4/5/00 un Guelph, Ontario. It is a limited edition and is only available at the band’s shows or through it’s website. The trio has also decided to re-release Volume One of the series, which was recorded in Portland, ME on 12/17/00.
The New Deal will perform tonight at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. For more fall dates, visit www.sound-and-light.com.
Addison Groove Project to Perform with Mr. Rourke
Mr. Rourke, a Boston-based DJ, and members of Uncle Sammy will perform with Addison Groove Project Sunday at The Roxy in Boston, MA. Rourke will join AGP for the duration of its set, while members of US are expected to sit in for a song or two. Mr. Rourke has also collaborated in the past with Miracle Orchestra, Bob Moses and Fat Bag. Addison Groove Project will take the stage at 8 p.m. followed by Maceo Parker at 9:30.
AGP plays tonight at The Stone Coast Brewing Company in Portland, ME. For more dates, visit www.addisongroove.com.
Ozric Tentacles to Launch U.S. Tour, New Album on the Way
Ozric Tentacles will release their new album, The Hidden Step, October 17 on Phoenix Rising Records. The British band mixes elements of trance, progressive rock, psychedelia, and world beats on this, its nineteenth release. "Each individual piece is a winding journey,” says guitarist Ed Wynne. “Don't be fooled by how the tracks start because they will all end up somewhere totally unexpected." The group will tour in the U.S. beginning October 24 in Boston, MA. After a Southeast run, the band will head west and conclude the tour in late November. More dates will be confirmed in the coming weeks. For more information, visit www.radiophoenix.com.
“One For Woody” Benefit Features Several Surprise Guests
Allen Woody was honored at a special benefit concert last night at New York’s Roseland Ballroom. The bill featured The Allman Brothers Band, Phil Lesh & Friends, members of the Black Crowes, and Warren Haynes, Matt Abts & Friends. Phil & Friends opened the show with “Dark Star.” The line-up included Haynes, Jimmy Herring, John Molo and Rob Barraco (this line-up will tour beginning September 30 at Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, VT). Other highlights of the set included “Unbroken Chain” and an upbeat cover of Cream’s “Sunshine of Your Love.”
The Allman Brothers took the stage next with the guitar duo of Haynes and Herring remaining intact, as regular ABB guitarist Derek Trucks was unavailable due to a previously scheduled show with his band in North Carolina. Little Milton sat in for a portion of the set, including “Soulshine.” The Black Crowes’ Chris and Rich Robinson then emerged for “Dreams” before Lesh returned for “Franklin’s Tower,” during which Allmans' bassist Oteil Burbridge sang lead vocals.
Members of The Black Crowes then performed a short set, with a line-up consisting of the Robinson brothers, Steve Gorman, Eddie Harsch, Audley Freed and Gordy Johnson. The band covered Bob Marley’s “Kinky Reggae” and then invited Haynes to sit in on “Shake Your Money Maker” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Oh Well.”
The final and longest set of the evening featured Gov’t Mule members Haynes and Matt Abts hosting a long list of special guests including Widespread Panic bassist David Schools, Berry Oakley Jr., Danny Lewis, Johnny Neel, Merl Saunders, Edwin McCain, Hootie and the Blowfish’s Darius Rucker, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Artimus Pyle, Kevin Kinney, Hot Tuna’s Michael Falzarano and Mountain’s Leslie West. Many of the musicians who performed earlier in the evening also returned at different points of the set. One configuration included Abts, Neel and Oakley Jr., who were members of Blue Floyd with Woody. Along with Haynes, they performed Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” and later sang the appropriate “Wish You Were Here,” with Lesh. The set also included “Lay Your Burden Down,” Traffic’s “Low Spark on High Heeled Boys,” Neil Young’s “Cortez The Killer,” “Lovelight,” “Goin’ Down The Road Feeling Bad” and “Mississippi Queen.”
The final song of the night was a stirring version of “I Shall Be Released,” during which several musicians joined in on vocals. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Savannah Woody Education Fund. For more information, visit www.mule.net.
To view a selection of pictures that editor Dean Budnick took at the event, visit www.jambands.com/eyecandy/woody.html.
9/21/00
The Big Wu to Release New Album
The Big Wu’s new album, Folktales, will be released October 17 on Phoenix Rising Records. The release includes tracks such as "Angie O'Plasty,” “Minnesota Moon” and “House of Wu” among others. “The thing that really sparkles about The Big Wu is that we write damn good songs,” says guitarist and Jambands.com columnist Jason Fladager. “Our writing might appear to be all over the place, but the ultimate sound is all BIG WU.”
The Wu kicked off a national tour last week and play tonight at Mexicali Blues Club in Teaneck, NJ. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.thebigwu.com.
Vassar Clements, One-Eyed Jack and Merl Saunders Among Performers at HandiJam 2000
HandiJam 2000 will take place Saturday on Staten Island in New York. It is a non-profit event for mentally and physically challenged individuals. Band performing include Vassar Clements with Buddy Cage and the Electrix, Toni Brown Band, Merl Saunders, Lex Grey and the Urban Pioneers and the Dave Nelson Band with special guest Micheal Falzarano of Hot Tuna. One-Eyed Jack will perform in between all main stage acts throughout the day as well as a set on the second stage. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster Online or by calling 718-980-1820. Proceeds will benefit the Mount Lorretto and the Rainbow Hope foundations. For more information, visit www.one-eyed-jack.com/tourdates/index.htm.
Amulet Records Celebrates John Coltrane's Birthday
To commemorate John Coltrane’s birthday, which is Saturday September 23, Amulet Records will be offering a discount on Bob Moses’ Love Everlasting tribute CD. The album was recorded on 9/23/87 and features musicians such as Bob Moses, Tsziji Munoz, John Medeski, George Garzone, Jerry Bergonzi, John Lockwood, Wesley Wirth, Ben Whitman and Brad Hatfield. "The music on this rare and sacred 23rd of September, 1987, for those musicians who played on this date, is a genuinely heart felt testament of everyone's love of Spirit, Soul, innocence, truth and creativity,” says Muñoz. “Hence and respectfully, Love Everlasting is humbly offered to all in profound appreciation of the work of the great John Coltrane.”
For more information, visit www.amuletrecords.com.
Amfibian Announces Fall Dates
Phish lyricist Tom Marshall's band, Amfibian has announced its fall tour dates. The tour begins October 3 at John & Peter’s Place in New Hope, PA and includes dates at New York’s Wetlands Preserve on November 4 and Higher Ground in Winooski, VT on November 18. Amfibian will play The State Theatre in Falls Church, VA on January 6, 2001. Liqwid and The Saras will be opening several of the shows this fall. For a complete list of tour dates, visit www.amfibian.com.
Derek Trucks Needs Your Help
Derek Trucks is searching for original Coricidin Bottles, which he uses as slides for his guitar. Only these particular bottles can achieve the specific tone that Derek desires. The bottle he is currently using was Duane Allman’s, but Derek doesn’t have a replacement. Trucks’ manager is offering free admission to any fans that bring an original Coricidin Bottle (no childproof rings for the cap) to a Derek Trucks Band show. To donate a bottle, email BlakeB31@aol.com.
The Derek Trucks Band plays tonight at Stella Blue in Asheville, NC. The Allman Brothers Band is performing at the “One For Woody” benefit at Roseland Ballroom in New York City tonight. Because of Trucks’ prior commitment with TDB, he will not be performing with the Allman Brothers. For more fall dates, visit www.derektrucks.com.
9/20/00
Schleigho to Open for Allman Brothers Band
Schleigho will open for the Allman Brothers Band at Walnut Creek Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC on September 23. The band will perform on the main stage beginning at roughly 6 p.m. Schleigho has added a show for the following night at the Skylight Exchange in Boone, NC.
Schleigho plays tomorrow at 123 Pleasant Street in Morgantown, WV. For more dates, visit www.schleigho.com. The Allman Brothers will perform at “One For Woody,” a benefit concert for Allen Woody’s daughter, tomorrow night at Roseland Ballroom in New York City.
Neil Young Concert will be Cybercast from Red Rocks Tonight
Tonight’s Neil Young show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO will be webcast in both video and audio. Young’s band for his current tour includes Duck Dunn on bass, Jim Kelchner on drums, Spooner Oldham on keyboards, Ben Keith on pedal steel, and Astrid and Pegi Young on backing vocals. The webcast begins tonight at 10:45 p.m. EST. To watch, visit www.entertaindom.com.
Young Plays Red Rocks again on Friday. The Pretenders will open both shows.
Somatose In Search of New Bassist
Boston-based Somatose has parted ways with bassist James Curl, due to musical differences. The band will continue performing with Tim Leeman on Guitars, Joe Caputo on Drums and Jacques Cortelyou on keyboards, who will join the group on an interim basis. Somatose will be auditioning new bass players this month. Anyone interested, should call 617-262-0359.
The band will perform tomorrow night at The Stone Coast Brewery in Laconia, NH. For more dates, visit www.somatose.org.
Galactic, Ben Harper and Blues Traveler Among Acts at Voodoo Festival
The line-up for The Voodoo Music Festival has been announced. The event will take place October 28 at City Park’s Marconi Meadows and Scout Island in New Orleans. Bands performing on three stages include Galactic, Blues Traveler, Ben Harper, Guster, Counting Crows, Cypress Hill, Rahzel, Stone Temple Pilots, Eminem, 311, Cowboy Mouth, Rahzel, Will Hoge, Section 8, Black Eyed Peas and Tuba. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster Online or at 504-522-5555. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to PAX, an organization devoted to ending gun violence in America.
For more information, visit www.voodoomusicfest.com.
Phish to be Featured on Austin City Limits
Phish will appear on an episode of PBS's Austin City Limits on October 14. The band recorded a set of music for the show on July 17. Songs featured in the one-hour program include “Limb By Limb,” “The Inlaw Josie Wales,” “Possum” and “First Tube.” For the exact date and time of the broadcast in your area, visit www.pbs.org/klru/austin.
Phish plays tonight at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, OH. For more fall dates, visit www.phish.com/tourdate.html.
9/19/00
The Wallflowers to Join The Who at 4-Night NYC Run
The Wallflowers have been added to The Who’s four shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City, October 3, 4, 6 and 7. Page and The Black Crowes were originally scheduled to perform with The Who, but canceled due to Page’s ongoing back problems. Ticket holders that are not interested in the new bill, can opbtain a refund at the point of purchase before October 3.
Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes have canceled their entire fall tour, which was slated to run from September 15 to October 7.
Fareed Haque Sits in with The Slip; Tony O. Facilitates Show
Jazz guitarist Fareed Haque sat in with The Slip Friday at The Note in Chicago, IL. Haque joined the band for the first three songs of the second set, “Impressions,” “Lucky Dragon” and “Moral Decay.” He played acoustic guitar as well as a 12-string fretless guitar.
While en route to Montana, The Slip’s van broke down. Luckily, Jambands.com writer Tony Oliveira was driving by and happened to spy the band and gave the trio a ride to tonight’s show at The Elk’s Lodge in Missoula, MT, which will go on as scheduled.
For The Slip's fall tour dates, visit www.theslip.com.
Foxtrot Zulu to Perform at Drive for Veteran's Homeless Shelter
Foxtrot Zulu will play two nights at Tammany Hall October 6 and 7 in Worcester, MA. Both shows will be drives for The Central Massachusetts Veteran’s Homeless Shelter. Anyone attending is urged to bring hygiene products for donation (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.). Pretty Cool Chair opens the October 6 show and Foxtrot will play two long sets on 10/7. RadioBoston.com will be webcasting both shows.
Foxtrot Zulu plays Friday at The Stone Coast Brewery in Portland, ME with Addison Groove Project. For more tour dates, visit www.foxtrotzulu.com.
North Mississippi All Stars Unveil Fall Tour Dates
The North Mississippi All Stars have released their fall tour dates. The tour begins tonight at the Top Cat in Cincinnati, OH and will include three dates in Canada as well as a show at the Sound Advice Blues Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The tour concludes with a two-night stand with Widespread Panic at The Pyramid in Memphis, TN November 24-25. For the complete fall itinerary, visit www.nmallstars.com/ontheroad/index.html.
The band played Farm Aid 2000 Sunday at Nissan Pavilion in Virginia.
The Disco Biscuits Announce New Year's Show
The Disco Biscuits have announced their New Year’s Eve show will be held at The Palladium in Worcester, MA. The band will play three sets beginning shortly after 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Saturday September 30 at noon and can be purchased at all Strawberries Record Stores, www.tickets.com, or by calling 800-477-6849. Mail order tickets will also be available. For more information, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
The Biscuits kick off their fall tour October 6 at The Sanctuary in Las Vegas. Beginning December 28, the band will play three East Coast shows leading up to New Year’s.
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Jiggle Announces Fall Tour Dates
Jiggle the Handle has officially changed its name to “Jiggle.” The band has also announced its “Going To Graceland Fall 2000” tour. The tour begins September 21 at the Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ and includes two shows in Memphis, TN, October 6 at Tap House and October 7 at Legends. The tour conclude November 3 at the Palladium in Worcester, MA with Little Feat.
For a list of confirmed fall dates, visit www.jigglethehandle.com.
Gates for Autumn Equinox Festival will Open a Day Early
In an effort to reduce heavy traffic entering this weekend's Autumn Equinox Festival, Walther Productions will be opening the gates a day early, on Thursday at 4 p.m. The festival will be held in Capon Bridge, WV and runs through Sunday. Attendees may arrive and camp on Thursday at no additional charge. Music begins Friday at 4:20 p.m. The line-up features Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Galactic, John Scofield, Tim Reynolds, All Mighty Senators, The Big Wu, Acoustic Syndicate, Joules Graves, The David Nelson Band, Ray's Music Exchange, Sandip & Friends, The Ordinary Way, Gong,Johny Staats Project, Snake Oil, Medicine Show, Gibb Droll, The Gordon Stone Band, and Catfish Hodge.
Tickets are available now at www.ticketweb.com. For more details,
visit www.walther-productions.com.
Flaco All Star Superjam Planned at Wetlands
The Flaco All Star Superjam will take place Monday September 25 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The line-up features Marc Brownstein (The Disco Biscuits) on bass, DJ Stitch (The Maui Project, Electron) on turntables, DJ Kevin (Fat Mama) on turntables, Brian O'Connell (Uncle Sammy) on bass and Chapman stick, Beau Sasser (Uncle Sammy) on keyboards, Jon Grey (Fat Mama) on trumpet, Brett Joseph (Fat Mama) on saxophone, Joe Russo (Fat Mama) on drums, Justin Bolognio (Loop Dreams) on guitar, Adam Macchia (Loop Dreams) on drums, Tom Hamilton (Brothers Past/Electron) on guitar, Tom McKee (Brothers Past) on keyboards, Clay Parnell (Brothers Past) on bass, Mike Greenfield (The Ally) on drums and John Kimbo (The Ally) on electric violin. The show will have the same format as the recent Robert Walter Benefit, with different formations of musicians performing throughout the night.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no service charge.
Hanson sits in with The Other Ones
The Hanson brothers sat in with The Other Ones Saturday night at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA. Isaac, Zac and Taylor Hanson sang on "I Know You Rider" to close the set and then returned for the encore to sing two verses of "The Weight." The Other Ones Steve 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). Saturday was not the first time Hanson shared the stage with Bob Weir. The three brothers joined Weir and Rob Wasserman at Wetlands Preserve in New York City on February 13, 1999.
The Other Ones play Wednesday at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA. For more dates, visit www.otherones.net.
moe. Halloween Show will Feature Wizard of Oz Theme
moe. will perform on Halloween at The Tower Theater in Upper Darby, PA. On the heels of last year’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Halloween show, the band will be incorporating The Wizard of Oz into this year's event. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in person at the Tower Theater box office, by calling 215-336-2000 or by visiting Ticketmaster Online.
moe. kicks off the first of three Japan dates this Friday at Big Cat in Osaka. For a complete listing of fall dates, visit www.moe.org.
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