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Edited by Staff
3/16/01
Jammys Nominations to Begin Next Week
Jammys nominations will begin next week. The 2nd annual Jammys will be held June 28 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Nominations will be supplied by musicians, industry professionals and fans. Details on how to participate will appear in the Jambands.com weekly newsletter. To subscribe, send an email to jambands.com-subscribe@listbot.com.
Final ballots will appear on Jambands.com in late April.
420 Funk Mob Featuring George Clinton to Perform
George Clinton will perform with the 420 Funk Mob March 25 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The show is being billed as the Super Melt-Down Tripfest 2001. The line-up features members of P-Funk, both past and present, Clinton, Garry Shider, Lige Curry, Amp Fiddler, Gabe Gonzalez, and Mike Clip Payne. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no service charge.
St. Louis-based Venue Cicero’s Catches Fire, ulu Show Moved
ulu’s show scheduled for tomorrow night at Cicero’s in St. Louis has been canceled due to fire. A blaze swept through the restaurant and music venue early this morning. Firefighters are still at the scene. Officials say it is too early to determine how extensive the damage is or what caused the fire.
ulu has rescheduled its Saturday show for the Young Avenue Deli in Memphis, TN. For more information, call 901-278-0034 or visit www.ulu.net.
The Mockingbird Foundation Donates $10,500 to Music Education
The Mockingbird Foundation has announced that it has donated $10,500 to music education organizations. The money was raised from sales of The Phish Companion, a 928-page reference book on the Vermont quartet. The Foundation has awarded a grant of $5,000 to the Athabascan Music Program of the Yukon-Koyukuk School District in Alaska, a grant of $3,000 to the New Mexico Jazz Workshop in Albuquerque and a grant of $2,500 to the Art Sanctuary and the LIFE After School Program in Philadelphia, PA.
The Mockingbird Foundation also plans to release a Phish tribute album in May. Titled Sharing In the Groove, the double-CD features DJ Logic, John Scofield, The Tom Tom Club, Little Feat, Jimmy Buffett, Merl Saunders and His Funky Friends, the Gordon Stone Band, Son Seals and Rebecca Stone, Arlo Gutherie and Xaviar, Michael Ray and the Cosmic Krewe and Amfibian. For more information, visit www.mockingbirdfoundation.org.
Liza Oxnard Sits in with String Cheese Incident
Liza Oxnard (formerly of Zuba) sat in with String Cheese Incident last night at the Paramount Theater in Seattle, WA. Oxnard, a long-time collaborator with the band, emerged midway through the second set to add vocals to “Taker A Little Time.” String Cheese guitarist Bill Nershi and Oxnard recently completed recording an album together. The CD also features Nershi’s wife, Jilian on vocals, Christian Teele on drums and Chris Engleman on bass. The album is not yet titled. Look for a fall release on SCI Fidelity Records.
String Cheese Incident plays tonight at the Queen Elizabeth Theater in Vancouver, BC. For the band’s full itinerary, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
3/15/01
Eric Clapton Announces North American Tour
Eric Clapton has announced plans for his first North American tour in ten years. Clapton, who will be touring in support of his latest album, Reptile, will begin touring May 10 at Reunion Arena in Dallas, TX. The tour will include stops in Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario and Massachusetts. The tour concludes with a two-night stand at Madison Square Garden, June 21-22 in New York City. Clapton’s backing band will consist of guitarist Andy Fairweather Low, bassist Nathan East, drummer Steve Gadd, keyboardist David Sancious and percussionist Paulinho Da Costa.
The complete tour itinerary is available at www.claptononline.com.
Derek Trucks, Eric Krasno and Stanley Jordan Jam with Jason Crosby & Friends
Derek Trucks, Eric Krasno and Stanley Jordan were among the suprise special guests to sit in with Jason Crosby & Friends last night at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. Other musicians included Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers, ARU) Lo Faber (God Street Wine), Kebbi Williams (Oteil & The Peacemakes), Melvin Sparks, Dave Diamond, Andy Pfaff, Bill Titus, Jordan Katz and Mike DeVellis. A portion of the night featured Trucks (Allman Brothers Band), Krasno (Soulive) and Sparks performing together. Burbridge also played drums for a song.
Jason Crosby, a member of Zen Tricksters, who also performs with Oteil and the Peacemakers and Susan Tedeschi, will play at the Stanhope House tomorrow night in Stanhope, NJ with the Tricksters. For a full range of Crosby dates, visit www.jasoncrosby.com.
The Squad, Members of Miracle Orchestra to Play Benefit Concert Tonight
The Squad and Mystery Mullet Circus and will perform at a benefit concert tonight at The Milky Way in Jamaica Plain, MA. Mystery Mullet Circus features members of Miracle Orchestra and Anti-Jazz Raygun. All proceeds from the event will be donated to victims of the recent earthquake in India through SEWA (Self Employed Women's Association of Ahmedabad, India). Although The Milky Way is normally a 21-plus venue, tonight’s show will be 18-plus.
Wavy Gravy’s 65th Birthday Party to Feature Mickey Hart, Jorma Kaukonen and Pete Sears
In honor of Wavy Gravy’s 65th birthday, The Seva Foundation will present a concert May 15 at the Berkeley Community Theater in Berkeley, CA. Artists performing include Dr. John, Mickey Hart, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Cassidy, Indigenous, Paul Kantner, Pete Sears, Maria Muldaur, Diana Mangano, and Box Set. Wavy Gravy will emcee the event. Mail order tickets are available now.
For more details, visit www.gdtstoo.com.
Dr. John, Willie Nelson Confirmed for Hookahville XV
Dr. John and Willie Nelson are the latest additions to Hookahville XV. The festival will be held May 25-27 at Frontier Ranch in Kirkersville, OH. The line-up also includes ekoostik hookah, The Radiators, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Donna the Buffalo. Tickets are on sale now. For more details, visit www.hookahville.com.
ekoostik hookah plays tomorrow at the State Theater in Kalamazoo, MI. The band's complete itinerary is available at visit www.ekoostik.com.
3/14/01
Pork Tornado Releases Spring Dates
Pork Tornado has announced a portion of dates for April. The band features Phish drummer Jon Fishman, Dan Archer on guitar, Phil Abair on keyboards, Aaron Hersey on bass and Joe Moore on saxophone and vocals. The group will play April 5 at Pearl Street in Northampton, MA, April 6 at The Paradise in Boston, MA, April 7 at the Met Café in Providence, RI, April 12 at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT, April 13 at Armory High in Syracuse, NY and April 14 at Milestones in Rochester, NY.
More dates are expected to be added in the coming weeks.
Hope Clayburn Joins Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe on Stage
Deep Banana Blackout’s Hope Clayburn sat in with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe last night at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT. Clayburn joined the band for “Emperor” and played saxophone.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe plays tonight at the Recher Theater in Baltimore, MD. Olu Dara opens the show. For the band’s complete schedule, visit www.karldenson.com.
Deep Banana Blackout will perform tonight at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. The groups calendar is available at www.deepbananablackout.com.
Members of ulu Jam with Stanton Moore
Members of ulu sat in with Moore on Moore, last night at the Old Point Bar in New Orleans. Moore on Moore features Galactic drummer Stanton Moore as well as Brent Rose on tenor saxophone, Brian Seeger on guitar and Charlie Denard on organ. Members of ulu joined the band for “Freedom Jazz Dance” and Donnie Hathaway’s “Everything is Everything.”
ulu plays tonight at Tipitina’s in New Orleans. For the band’s complete tour itinerary, visit www.ulu.net.
Special Guests to Perform with Jason Crosby & Friends Tonight
Jason Crosby & Friends will play tonight at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The line-up includes Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers, ARU) Lo Faber (God Street Wine), Kebbi Williams (Oteil & The Peacemakes), Melvin Sparks, Dave Diamond, Andy Pfaff, Bill Titus, Jordan Katz and Mike DeVellis. Crosby will be performing music from his album, Out of the Box, which was released last fall and features Burbridge, Derek Trucks, Leo Nocentelli and Harvie Swartz. “We will be playing all of my record as well as a couple of songs of Oteil's, Lo's and Dave's," says Crosby. "There will also be some surprises. It should be a fun night."
Other well-known guests are expected to perform.
Fuzzy Sprouts and Agents of Good Roots Sit in with Ominous Seapods
Members of Fuzzy Sprouts and Agents of Good Roots sat in with the Ominous Seapods last night at the Beehive Theater in Pittsbugh, PA. All three bands are touring together as part of the Fatty Melt Tour. At the end of Agents of Good Roots’ set, the Seapods took the stage and a segue jam ensued before “Jet Smooth Ride.” For the encore, members of Fuzzy Sprouts and AGR joined the band for “Taste Sensation Overload.”
The tour stops at the Barrellhouse Brewery in Cincinnati, OH tonight. For the complete itinerary, visit www.ominousseapods.com.
Line-up for All Good Festival Announced
Walther Productions has announced the line-up for this year’s All Good Music Festival. The event will be held May 18-19 at Oakley Farm in Spotsylvania, VA. Bands performing include Dark Star Orchestra, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Blueground Undergrass, John Brown's Body, Leftover Salmon,The Recipe, Lake Trout, Keller Williams, Donna the Buffalo, Dr. Didg, The Slip and ulu. More bands will be announced soon.
For more details including ticket information, visit www.walther-productions.com.
3/13/01
David Gans to Tour in Support of New Album
Grateful Dead Hour host David Gans has announced plans to tour in support of his new album, Solo Acoustic. The tour begins tonight at the Wool Warehouse in Albuquerque, NM, where Gans will open for Keller Williams. The tour also includes stops in California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Oregon. Solo Acoustic is due out March 20 on Perfectible Recordings.
For more information, visit www.trufun.com.
Guster Guitarist to Play Solo Show
Guster guitarist Ryan Miller will perform with Ben Kweller March 19 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The Pasties and Bus 42 are also on the bill. Guster percussionist Brian Rosenworcel will be spinning tunes in between sets. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no service charge.
New Album will Feature John Medeski, Robert Randolph and the North Mississippi All-Stars
John Medeski will appear on a new album with The North Mississippi All-Stars and Robert Randolph. Titled Gospel, the CD features Medeski (keyboards), Luther Dickinson (guitar), Cody Dickinson (drums), Chris Chew (bass) and Robert Randolph (lap steel guitar). The album is due out on August 12. More details will be announced soon.
The North Mississippi All-Stars will be appear on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn tonight at 12:35 a.m. EST (technically tomorrow morning) on NBC.
Members of Miracle Orchestra Jam with Rebus
Miracle Orchestra members Bill Carbone and Jared Sims sat in with Rebus Sunday night at the Chopping Block in Allston, MA. Carbone (drums) and Sims (tenor saxophone) joined the band for an extended version of Eddie Harris’ “Freedom Jazz Dance.”
Miracle Orchestra plays Friday at the Lion’s Den in New York City. For more dates, visit www.miracleorchestra.com.
Rebus will perform Friday at Orbit's in Fredericksburg, VA. The band’s schedule is available at www.intherebus.com.
Oteil Burbridge & the Peacemakers to Tour
Allman Brothers bassist Oteil Burbridge will tour with his side project, the Peacemakers, next month. The line-up features Burbridge (bass), Chris Friar (percussion), Kebbi Williams (saxophone), Mark Kimbrell (guitar) and Jason Crosby (keyboards, fiddle). The tour kicks off April 5 at Jacob’s Ladder in Cattanooga, TN and will include dates in Georgia, North Carolina, New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Arkansas. The tour concludes April 28 at Zydeco in Birmingham, AL. For the complete itinerary, visit www.allmanbrothersband.com.
3/12/01
Ominous Seapods, Wise Monkey Orchestra Among Artists Confirmed for Area 51 Soundtest Festival
The Las Vegas Jamband Society has announced plans for the first ever Area 51 Soundtest festival. The event will take place April 20-22 in Indian Springs, NV. The line-up includes Ominous Seapods, Juggling Suns, Government Grown, The Waz, Wise Monkey Orchestra and The Single Malt Band, among others. Tickets are available now through www.sciticketing.com. For more information, visit www.lvjambandsociety.com.
New Album Due From Soulfarm
Soulfarm (formerly Inasense) has announced the release of its debut studio album, Scream Of The Crop. The album is due out this spring on Desert Rock Records. The band will be unveiling material from the new CD at a showcase show March 29 at The Bitter End in New York City.
Soulfarm plays Thursday at the 8 X 10 Club in Baltimore, MD. For more dates, visit www.soulfarm.net.
Jammys Producer Performs with Grapes of Vaudevillian Fantasy
Jammys producer and former manager of Deep Banana Blackout Bob Kennedy sat in with Grapes of Vaudevillian Fantasy Saturday at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. Kennedy sang “Turn On Your Lovelight” with the band. “I've been going to the Wetlands for 12 years and this was the first time I ever got to perform there,” says Kennedy. “It's really amazing though. You really can feel the history of the place when you walk on that stage…This was my first public vocal performance since 1993.” Kennedy used to sing in a Grateful Dead cover band called Token Ryme, which also featured current members of Grapes of Vaudevillian Fantasy.
The Grapes play Friday at Georgetown Saloon in Georgetown, CT. For more dates, visit www.grapesfantasy.com.
Mickey Hart to Perform at Babatunde Olatunji Benefit
Mickey Hart and Planet Drum will perform at a tribute concert for Babatunde Olatunji, April 7 and 8 at the Paramount Theatre in Middletown, NY. Other artists on the bill include Babatunde Olatunji and Drums of Passion Arthur Hull, Voices of Africa, The Sule Greg Wilson Ensemble and Jaqui MacMillian & Amikaeyla Gaston. Goldie Hawn will be a guest speaker. Proceeds from the event will benefit Olatunji, whose health is deteriorating. Event organizers are currently looking for a sponsor to help pay for printing costs of the show’s program.
For more information, visit www.olatunjimusic.com. To purchase tickets call 800-965-4827 or visit www.ticketweb.com.
Bob Weir, Vince Welnick Sit in with String Cheese Incident
Bob Weir and Vince Welnick sat in with String Cheese Incident Saturday at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, CA. Welnick joined the band at the beginning of the second set and played keyboards on “Jellyfish.” At the end of the set, Weir and Welnick played on “Estimated Prophet,” which segued into “In The Midnight Hour.” They also returned for an acoustic rendition of “Dark Hollow,” for the second encore.
String Cheese Incident plays tonight at the Hult Center in Eugene, OR. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
3/9/01
Oysterhead to Enter Studio in April
Oysterhead will enter the studio to record its first album next month, according to an interview with Les Claypool that appears on his website. The trio features Claypool, Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio and former drummer for The Police, Stewart Copeland. To read the full text of the interview, visit www.lesclaypool.com.
Les will perform at the SF Superjam, which will be held March 30 at Slim’s in San Francisco, CA. The line-up consists of Claypool, Mike Bernard (Motherbug), Mike Clark (Headhunters), Robert Walter (Greyboy Allstars, 20th Congress) Cochemea Gastelum (20th Congress) and Boots (The Coup).
Schleigho Releases Spring Itinerary
Schleigho has announced its spring tour dates. The tour kicks off tonight at The Snow Barn in West Dover, VT and will make stops in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio, West Virginia, Maine, and Pennsylvania. The tour will conclude May 5 at the 3rd annual Schleigho-Cinco de Mayo Bash at Deer Park in Newark, DE.
The band’s new live CD, Live at Ho-Down 2000, will be released May 8. Guest musicians include Josh Smith (Birth), Derek Trucks (Allman Brothers Band) and Kofi Burbridge (Derek Trucks Band, ARU).
For the band’s full itinerary, visit www.schleigho.com.
Jeff Sipe to Perform with John Cowan This Sunday
Drummer Jeff Sipe will perform with John Cowan this Sunday at the Brandyhouse in Atlanta, GA. The performance will be broadcast live on “The Dunham’s,” radio program, which airs weekly on 92.9 FM WZGC. The band will consist of Cowan, Sipe (ARU, Leftover Salmon), Jeff Autry, Scott Vestal, Pasi and Randy Hohrs. Show time is 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.z93.com.
Old Settler's Music Festival Confirms Line-Up
The line-up for this year’s Old Settler’s Music Festival has been confirmed. The event will take place April 6 – 8 at the Stone Mountain Event Center in Dripping Springs, TX. Artists performing include Blueground Undergrass, Peter Rowan and the Texas Trio, Smoking Grass, Yonder Mountain String Band, the Charlie Daniels Band Two High String Band and Larry. For more details including ticket information, visit www.bluegrassfestival.com.
Steve Kimock Sits in with String Cheese Incident
Steve Kimock jammed with String Cheese Incident last night at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, CA. Kimock emerged at the end of the first set for “Footprints,” which segued into “Round The Wheel.” He then returned in the second set for “Lonesome Fiddle Blues,” “Joyful Sound” and “Turn On Your Lovelight.”
String Cheese Incident returns to the Warfield tonight and tomorrow. Both shows are sold out. For more dates, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
Lake Trout Announces Spring Dates
Lake Trout has released its spring tour itinerary. The tour begins March 17 at the SXSW Showcase in Austin, TX, and will include stops in Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, and Washington, DC. Lake Trout will open for Garage a Trois (Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore, Skerik) at Tipitina’s in New Orleans on May 2. The band will also perform at this year’s All Good Festival, which takes place May 19 in Fredericksburg, VA.
For a full list of dates, visit www.laketrout.com.
3/8/01
The Meters to Receive Governor’s Award
The Meters will receive the Governor’s Award at this year’s 16th Annual Premier Player Awards. The Memphis Chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences will honor the band on April 5 at a ceremony at the Pyramid Theater in Memphis, TN. The band’s original line-up, which consists of Art Neville, George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli and Zigaboo Modeliste, will play four songs at the event. This will be the second time that Neville has received the Governor’s Award, as he was also honored as a member of The Neville Brothers in 1995. Galactic and Astral Project are also scheduled to perform at this year’s Premier Player Awards.
Wise Monkey Orchestra Kicks Off Tour Tonight
Wise Monkey Orchestra kicks off its March tour tonight at Legends Lounge in Las Vegas, NV. The band is touring in support of it’s recent live CD, They Live. The tour will include stops in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Arizona and California. Saxophonist Dave Ellis (Ratdog, The Other Ones) will perform with the band March 23 and 24 at Tonge & Groove in San Francisco, CA.
The tour concludes March 25 at Sierra Vistas in Lake Tahoe City, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.wisemonkeyorchestra.com.
The North Mississippi Allstars to Appear on The Late Late Show
The North Mississippi Allstars will appear on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn this Tuesday, March 13. The show airs nationally on CBS at 12:35 EST (technically the program will be broadcast in the early hours of March 14).
The band plays tonight at Berbatis Pan in Portland, OR. For a complete list of tour dates, visit www.nmallstars.com.
The Steve Kimock Band Confirms Multiple-night Stands
The Steve Kimock Band has announced three upcoming multiple-night stands. The band’s current line-up features Kimock on guitar, Mitch Stein on guitar, Rodney Holmes on drums, and Bobby Vega on bass. The quartet will perform April 12 – 14 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA, April 26-28 at Martyr’s in Chicago, IL and May 2 – 4 at Chester’s Place in Fayetteville, AR. Mail order for all of these shows begins tomorrow. For more information, visit www.gdtstoo.com.
The Steve Kimock Band will also play a late night show at Tipitina’s in New Orleans on May 6. Special guests are expected. For details, visit www.kimock.com.
The Apartment Project to Perform at Benefit Show
The Apartment Project will perform at a benefit concert March 13 at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA. The line-up includes Jeff Sipe, Count M’Butu, Ricky Keller, Bryan Lopes and Randy Honea. The bill also features Cecil “Peanute” Daniels & Friends as well as members of The Park Bench Blues Band. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. For ticket information, visit www.georgiatheatre.com.
3/7/01
DJ Logic, John Scofield Complete Phish Cover for Benefit Album
DJ Logic has finished work on a new studio version of Phish’s “Cars, Trucks, Buses.” The track, which features John Scofield on guitar, is available in streaming audio at www.djlogic.com. The song will appear on The Mockingbird Foundation’s Phish tribute album, titled Sharin’ In The Groove. Other bands featured on the CD will include The Tom Tom Club, Little Feat, Jimmy Buffett, Merl Saunders and His Funky Friends, the Gordon Stone Band, Son Seals and Rebecca Stone, Arlo Gutherie and Xaviar, Michael Ray and the Cosmic Krewe and Amfibian. The tentative release date is slated for May 15.
For more information, visit www.phish.net/mockingbird/album.
Full Line-up Announced for Smilefest 2001
Several acts have been added to the line-up of Smilefest 2001. The festival will take place June 7-10 at Van Hoy Farms Family Campground in Union Grove, NC. Artists include The David Grisman Quinter, Leftover Salmon, Acoustic Syndicate, Vassar Clements, The Larry Keel Experience with Curtis Burch, Tom Constanten with Bessie Mae’s Deam, Ancient Harmony, Man Alive!, Blue Ridge, David Via & Corn Tornado, Mad Dog Trio, Braco and Folkswaggin’. Additional bands will be announced next month.
For more information, visit www.smilefest.com.
Futureman Confirms Guest Instructors for Music Camp
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones’ percussionist Futurman has announced the list of instructors that will be appearing at his music camp later this month. Special Guests include Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (Steely Dan, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, among countless others) Kenwood Dennard (Berkelee College of Music), Will Calhoun (Living Colour), Gordon Gottlieb (Julliard School of Music), Mustafa (African Culture University) Regi Wooten, Joseph Wooten, Will Kennedy, Tom Roady, Zuleikha, J.D. Blair, Dr. Arvin Scott, Jeff Coffin (Flecktones), and the Indigenous Planet Band. The five-day program will be held March 24-28 in Dickson, TN. It is open to anyone interested. No prior musical experience is necessary.
For more information, visit www.indigenousplanet.net or call 770-939-9090.
Keller Williams Releases Spring Tour Dates
Keller Williams has confirmed his spring tour itinerary. Williams is touring nationally in support of his live album, Loop. The tour kicked off last night at the Parish in New Orleans and will include stops in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Vancouver, Montana, Missouri, Illinois and Pennsylvania. The tour is currently slated to conclude May 19 at the All Good Music Festival in Fredericksburg, VA. More dates will be announced soon.
Keller will perform tonight at Chelsea’s in Baton Rouge, LA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.kellerwilliams.net.
SF Superjam Features Les Claypool, Mike Clark and Robert Walter
A benefit concert being billed as “SF Superjam” will be held March 30 at Slim's in San Francisco, CA. The line-up features bassist Les Claypool Primus, Oysterhead), drummer Mike Clark (Headhunters), keyboardist Robert Walter (Greyboy All-stars, 20th Congress), guitarist Will Bernard (Motherbg) saxophonist Cochemea Gastelum (20th Congress) and vocalist Boots (The Coup). Proceeds from the event will benefit California Aids Ride VIII. Jerry Hannan will open the show.
Tickets go on sale March 11 at the Slim’s box office, Bass Tickets or www.virtuous.com.
3/6/01
Ratdog Adds Two Shows to Spring Tour
Ratdog has announced the addition of two shows to its spring itinerary. The band will perform March 27 at Mississippi Nights in St. Louis, MO and May 4 in San Francisco, CA. Ticket information is available now at www.gdtstoo.com. Ratdog consists of Bob Weir, Jay Lane, Kenny Brooks, Jeff Chimenti, , Rob Wasserman, Mark Karan. The spring tour kicks off in St. Louis on March 27and is slated to conclude April 25 and 26 with a two-night stand at the Roseland Theatre in Portland, OR. The full itinerary is available at www.rat-dog.com.
Yolk’s Jeff Pettit Jams with moe.
Yolk’s Jeff Pettit sat in with moe. Sunday night at The Palace Theatre in New Haven, CT. Pettit joined the band at the end of the first set and played saxophone on “Happy Hour Hero.” He then returned in the second set for “Spaz Medicine” and “Four." During "Rebubula" Pettit played percussion along side moe.'s Jim Loughlin, who is the former bass player of Yolk.
Moe. plays tonight at the Warner Theatre in Erie, PA. For the band’s full schedule, visit www.moe.org.
Scholarship Established to Honor Widespread Panic Bassist
A benefit concert will be held March 30 at Alley Katz in Richmond, VA to raise money for the David Schools Music Scholarship at The Collegiate School. The Widespread Panic bassist graduated from institution in 1983 and in an effort to honor his professional achievements, a group of friends and fans have established the scholarship in his name. Bands performing at the benefit include Beaver Traffic Jam, Jahvaquarium and Katana Mantra. The scholarship will be awarded to an underprivileged student who has an interest in music. Donations can be sent to The David Schools Music Scholarship, The Collegiate School, North Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA 23229.
Groovefest II will Feature Zyrah’s Orange and Mountain of Venus
The line-up for Groovefest II has been confirmed. Artists performing include Zyrah's Orange, Mountain of Venus, Gregory Paul, Rype, Gaylord, and Into the Now. The all ages event will take place May 11 at the Waterstreet Music Hall in Rochester, NY. Advance tickets go on sale March 21. Festival promoters are currently seeking performance artists and vendors. For more information call 716-242-9552 or email alchemusic@hotmail.com.
Jen Durkin-Kalb and the Conscious Underground Confirm Shows
Former Deep Banana Blackout vocalist Jen Durkin-Kalb has formed a new side project called The Conscious Underground. The line-up features guitarist Harold Davis, drummer Garry Sullivan (Bernie Worrell and the Woo Warriors) bassist David Schuman (On The Corner with Fuzz) and percussionist Pauley Ethnic. The group has confirmed two shows at this time: April 1 at the Colorado Brewing Company in Danbury, CT and April 20 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City.
More details will be posted at www.jendurkin.com, which will go online in the coming weeks.
3/5/01
Members of Little Feat Perform with String Cheese Incident Once Again
For the second time in less than a month, members of Little Feat sat in with String Cheese Incident. The collaboration occurred Saturday at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Bill Payne (keyboards, Fred Tackett (guitar) and Sam Clayton (percussion) joined the band for “Spanish Moon” near the end of the first set. They returned at the end of the show for the encore, “Superstition.”
String Cheese Incident plays tonight at the Santa Cruz Civic Center in Santa Cruz, CA. For more dates, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
Second Trey Anastasio Show Scheduled for Tonight in Atlanta
Trey Anastasio and his band will perform a second show at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta tonight. Phish made the announcement just hours before yesterday’s concert, which was scheduled to be final show of Anastasio’s solo tour. Tickets were only available at the Fox Theatre box office beginning last night at midnight. Trey’s band features Tony Markellis on bass, Russ Lawton on drums, Dave “The Truth” Grippo on saxophone, Jennifer Hartswick on trumper and Andy Moroz on trombone.
Chuck Garvey of moe. Sits in with Uncle Sammy
moe. guitarist Chuck Garvey sat in with Uncle Sammy Saturday night at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge, MA. Garvey, who performed with moe. earlier in the evening at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston, joined Uncle Sammy on stage towards the end of the set for an extended jam followed by a cover of Steely Dan’s “Bodhisattva.”
Uncle Sammy plays Friday at Colorado Brewing Company in Danbury, CT. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.unclesammy.com.
Moe. will perform tomorrow at the Warner Theater in Eerie, PA. The group’s schedule is available at www.moe.org.
Leftover Salmon Plans SalmonFest
Leftover Salmon has announced the dates of this year's Salmonfest. The
festival will be held June 29 - July 1 at Bearcat Getaway in Lesterville, MO. No bands have been confirmed at this time. More information will be released in the coming weeks.
Leftover plays tonight and tomorrow at Zephyr in Salt lake City,
UT. For more dates, visit www.leftoversalmon.com.
Addison Groove Project to Play Free Shows
Addison Groove Project has announced plans to play several free shows in the coming months. The band will perform at a number of all ages college events including March 16 at Bates College in Lewiston, ME, March 17 at The Brown Underground at Brown University in Providence, RI, April 21 at Princeton University in Princeton, NJ and April 27 at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY.
For the band's full itinerary, visit www.addisongroove.com.
David Grisman Quintet, Blueground Undergrass Among Acts Confirmed for Suwannee Springfest
The line-up for this year's Suwannee Springfest has been confirmed. The
festival will be held March 23-25 at Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. More than 40 acts will perform on 5 stages. Artists include the David Grisman Quintet, Blueground Undergrass, Tony Furtado Band, Vassar Clements, Peter Rowan, Donna the Buffalo, John McEuen & Jim Ibbotson of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Laura Love Band, John Cowan Band, Roy Book Binder, Tim O'Brien & Darrell Scott and Jim Lauderdale. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 904-249-7990.
For more information, visit www.magmusic.com.
Col. Bruce Hampton and the Code Talkers Confirm Hartford Date, Mike Gordon will Screen "Outside Out"
Col. Bruce Hampton and the Code Talkers will play four shows in April that will feature an appearance by Phish bassist Mike Gordon. Gordon will screen his film "Outside Out" and also host a brief question and answer session following the movie. Hampton and the Code Talkers will headline each of the four dates. The shows will take place April 10 at Higher Ground in Burlington, VT, April 11 at Irving Plaza in New York City, April 12 at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA and April 13 at The Webster Theatre in Hartford, CT.
String Cheese Incident to Release New Album
String Cheese Incident has announced the release of its fifth album, Outside Inside. The CD was produced by Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) and will be released on the band's label SCI Fidelity. The album features 11 original songs and is the bands first studio effort in more than three years. Outside Inside is due out on May 15.
String Cheese Incident plays tonight at the Santa Cruz Civic Center in Santa Cruz, CA. For more dates, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
Musicians for Medical Marijuana Confirms Upcoming Concert
The line-up for the next Musicians for Medical Marijuana has been confirmed. The show will be held April 27 at The Ashkenaz in Berkeley, CA. Fact or Fiction will headline the event and features Terry Haggerty (Sons of Champlin, KVHW) on guitar,Barney Doyle (Mickey Hart Band) on guitar, Martin Fierro (Legion of Mary, Zero) on saxophone, Liam Hanrahan on bass, Alan Hertz (KVHW, Garage Majal) on drums and Arlan Schierbaum (Jemimah Puddleduck, Pointer Sisters) on keyboard. Shelley Doty X-tet will open the show. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting GDTSTOO or by calling 415-457-6388.
Proceeds from the show will go to support public education efforts, medical cannabis research and financial assistance for patients and their caregivers facing legal challenges.
Allman Brothers Band Add Show to Beacon Run
The Allman Brothers Band has added a ninth show to its annual run at the
Beacon Theatre in New York City. The additional show will take place Sunday March 25. The band will also perform at the Beacon March 15-17, 19-20 and 22-25. Tickets for the 3/25 show go on sale Saturday at 10 a.m through Ticketmaster. All of the other shows have sold out. For more information, visit www.allmanbrothersband.com.
moe. will Return to Japan
moe. has confirmed three dates in Japan for May. The band will play May 25 at Club Quattro in Shibuya, Tokyo, May 26 at On Air East in Shibuya, Tokyo and May 27 at Yokohama Bay Hall in Yokohama. Tickets go on sale March 25.
moe. performs Tuesday at the Warner Theatre in Erie, PA. For the group's current tour dates, visit www.moe.org.
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Guitarist Releases Solo Album
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe guitarist Brian Jordan has a new solo CD titled Virtual. The album features tracks written, performed and produced exclusively by Jordan. The CD is available at mp3.com or by visiting www.brianjordan.net.
Jordan is currently on tour with KDTU. Both last night’s show scheduled for Pearl Street in Northampton, MA and tonight’s show scheduled for Higher Ground in Winooski, VT were canceled due to heavy snow. The group will play tomorrow at the Paradise in Boston, MA. For more dates, visit www.karldenson.com.
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Former Strangefolk vocalist Reid Genauer Performs with Max Creek
Reid Genauer joined Max Creek on stage Saturday night at the Showplace Theater in Buffalo, NY. Genauer, who left Strangefolk last September, emerged to sing “In The Midnight Hour” with the band towards the end of the first set. Look for an interview with Reid in an upcoming issue of Jambands.com.
Max Creek plays March 10 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. For more dates, visit www.maxcreek.com.
Gov’t Mule Announces Tour with New Line-up; Partial Track Listing for Allen Woody Tribute Released
Gov’t Mule has announced plans to tour with a new line-up featuring original members Warren Haynes and Matt Abts as well as Widespread Panic bass player David Schools and keyboardist Chuck Leavell (the Rolling Stones). The tour begins March 29 at the Ritz-Raleigh Theater in Raleigh, NC and will conclude with a free show April 8 at the Bandshell at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The quartet will also play May 5 at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans.
Six songs from the new Allen Woody tribute album have been announced. The CD will feature Haynes and Abts performing with several of Woody’s favorite bass players. Tracks that have already been recorded include “Greasy Granny Gopher Gravy” with Les Claypool on bass and vocals, “Lay of the Sunflower” with Phil Lesh on bass, Rob Barraco on keyboards and David Grisman on mandolin, “What is Hip?” with Rocco Prestia on bass and Johnny Neel on keyboards, “Babylon Turnpike” with Alphonso Johnson on bass and Pete Sears on keyboards, “Slow Happy Boys” with Jack Casady on bass and Pete Sears on keyboards and “Sun Dance” with Chris Squire on bass and Johnny Neel on keyboards. Other bassists that will appear on the album include Bootsy Collins, Mike Gordon and David Schools. A release date has not yet been set.
For more information as well as the complete Gov't Mule tour schedule, visit www.mule.net.
Page McConnell Sits in with Trey Anastasio
Page McConnell jammed with Trey Anastasio and his backing band Friday night at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. McConnell emerged at the end of the second set for "First Tube". He stood center stage and played Trey's synthesizer. For the encore, Page returned for "Noodle Rave Daddio" and "Will It Go Round In Circles."
Trey appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien last night and debuted "Push On Til The Day," which he also played at Roseland Ballroom a few hours later (Late Night is recorded at 5:30 p.m.).
The tour continues tonight at The State Theatre at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH. For the complete itinerary, visit www.phish.com.
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DJ Logic to Collaborate with Sex Mob, New Album on the Way
DJ Logic will perform with Sex Mob March 24 at Symphony Space in New York City. The line-up also features Bill Frissell, Vernon Reid's Masque, Melvin Gibbs and Pete Cosi. The musicians will be paying tribute to Miles Davis and will cover selections off of the album, Dark Magus. It is a free show.
DJ Logic has announced the release a new album titled The Anomaly. "It's got everything from house, to funk, to hip-hop and jazz," says Logic. "It doesn't really fit in to any real definition of DJ Culture and people are always telling me they have a hard time describing it so I just thought, it's an Anomaly. The name says it all, don't try and figure it out." The CD, which is his first studio effort in two years, will be released May 22.
For more information, visit www.djlogic.com.
Sacred Geometry to Play Post-String Cheese Incident Show
Arizona-based Sacred Geometry has announced plans to play a post-String Cheese Incident show February 27 at the Wool Warehouse in Albuquerque, NM. String Cheese will perform earlier in the evening at Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque. Sacred Geometry is a trio featuring fifteen-year-old guitar prodigy Jack Garry. The show, which is being produced by Terrapin Productions, will commemorate "Fat Tuesday."
Medeski, Martin & Wood Unveil Spring Tour Dates
Medeski, Martin & Wood has released its spring tour dates. The tour begins with a two-night stand at Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO, April 6 - 7 and will includes stops in Montana, Washington, British Columbia, Oregon, California, Nevada and Texas. The tour concludes May 6 at the Saenger Performing Arts Center in New Orleans, LA. The complete itinerary is available at www.mmw.net.
On May 18, the trio will perform acoustically at the Symphony Center in Chicago, IL.
Walthers Productions Plans Summer Festivals
Walther Productions has begun initial plans for three summer festivals. The 5th annual All Good Festival will be held May 18-19. The location has not yet been announced. The 2nd annual Walther’s Grassroots Music Festival will take place August 11 at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, MD. The 6th annual Autumn Equinox Music Festival is scheduled for September 22, also at Oregon Ridge Park. Performers and more information will be released soon.
For more information, visit www.walther-productions.com.
Members of moe. to Appear on The A List with Anthony DeCurtis Today at Noon
Al Schnier and Rob Derhak of moe. will appear on The A List with Anthony DeCurtis today at noon EST. DeCurtis (Rolling Stone, VH-1) will be speaking with Schnier and Derhak about the band’s latest album Dither, among other things. The A List is webcast in streaming audio and video. To watch, visit www.getmusic.com/alist.
Moe. plays tonight at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
Trey Anastasio Sits in with Strangefolk
Trey Anastasio sat in with Strangefolk last night at The Armory in Syracuse, NY. Anastasio, who performed at The Landmark Theatre earlier in the evening, joined the band for “Neighbor” during the second set.
Trey and his band will perform tonight at Roseland Ballroom in New York City and will also appear on Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
Strangefolk plays tonight at Lupo’s in Providence, RI. For the band’s current tour schedule, visit www.strangefolk.com.
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Dexter Grove Releases Spring Tour Dates
Dexter Grove has confirmed plans for a spring tour. The tour includes stops in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. It concludes May 5 at Old City Hall in Oswego, NY. The Dexter Grove Band featuing James Whiton and Lewi Longmire plays tonight at Conan's in Portland, OR. The full tour itinerary is available at www.dextergrove.com.
Jason Crosby & Friends to Feature Oteil Burbridge
Jason Crosby & Friends will perform March 14 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The line-up features Crosby (Solar Circus, Susan Tedeschi, Fruedian Slip), Oteil Burbridge (Allman Brothers Band, Frogwigs, ARU), Lo Faber (God Street Wine) and other special guests. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no service charge.
Bela Fleck Wins Two Grammy Awards
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones’ album, Outbound, won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album last night at the 43rd Annual Academy Awards show. Fleck also won a Grammy for appearing on Allison Brown’s CD, Leaving Cottondale, which was named Best Country Instrumental Performance.
Steely Dan took home three Grammys for its album Two Against Nature: Album of the Year, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for “Cousi Dupree” and Best Pop Vocal Album.
Pat Metheny received the Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo for “(Go) Get It.”
B.B. King and Eric Clapton were honored with the award for Best Traditional Blues Album for Riding with the King.
Trey Anastasio to Appear on Late Night with Conan O’Brien
Trey Anastasio will perform on Late Night with Conan O’Brien tomorrow night at 12:35 a.m. EST (techinally in the early hours of Saturday). Trey will be joined by the line-up he is currently touring with on his solo tour: Tony Markellis (bass), Russ Lawton (drums), Dave “The Truth” Grippo (saxophone), Jennifer Hartswick (trumpet) and Andy Moroz (trombone). Late Night airs nationally on NBC.
Anastasio's solo tour began last night at The Orpheum in Boston, MA. Trey plays tonight at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, NY. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.phish.com.
Jack Casady, Chris Squire Added to Allen Woody Tribute Album
Jack Casady and Chris Squire are the latest guest musicians added to the Allen Woody Tribute album. The CD will feature surviving Gov't Mule members Warren Haynes and Matt Abts performing with an all-star cast of bass players that were of great influence to Woody. The line-up includes Casady (Hot Tuna), Squire (Yes), Les Claypool (Primus, Flying Frog Brigade), Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead, Phil & Friends), Mike Gordon (Phish), Alphonso Johnson (Weather Report, Santana, Jazz is Dead, The Other Ones), Bootsy Collins (James Brown, P-Funk), David Schools (Widespread Panic), Francis Prestia (Tower of Power) and Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers). A release date has not yet been set. More details will be announced soon.
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Burt Neilson Band Confirms March Tour Dates
Canada-based The Burt Neilson Band has announced March tour dates. The tour kicks off March 2 at the Outpost in Thunder Bay, Ontario and will include stops in Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The group will play a three-night stand at Brass Taps in Guelph, Ontario, March 19 – 21. The tour concludes March 31 at the Comfort Zone in Toronto. For the complete itinerary, visit www.geocities.com/bneilsonband.
Bob Weir, Rob Wasserman Jam with Kudzu Kings
Bob Weir and Rob Wasserman joined the Kudzu Kings on stage Saturday at Proud Larry’s in Oxford, MS. The show was a post-reception party for Wasserman, who got married earlier in the day. Other guests consisted of Herman Green (Banyan), Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction, Banyan) and Kenny Brown, (RL Burnside). Highlights from the set included “Satisfaction,” “Bird Song” and “Lovelight.”
The Kudzu Kings play tonight at the Mellow Mushroom in Auburn, AL. For more tour dates, visit www.kudzukings.com.
Mark Mercier to Sit in with The Pete Scheips Band
Max Creek keyboardist Mark Mercier will perform with The Pete Scheips Band March 3 at The Federal Café in Hartford, CT. The band consists of Scheips, Barry Seelen, Dave Robbins, Smokin’ Opey, Jonathan Lichtig and John Panchak. For ticket information, call 860-527-0394. For more dates, visit www.bignoisenow.com/scheips.html.
John Bell & Friends Concert will be Webcast Tomorrow
A pay-per-view live video featuring Widespread Panic guitarist John Bell and Friends will be webcast tomorrow at www.hob.com. The show was recorded on January 6 at the House of Blues in Orlando, FL. Special guests included Kevn Kinney, Julius McKee, Buck Williams, Richard Knox and Kevin Harris. The concert will be webcast continuously for 24 hours, beginning tomorrow at 3 p.m. EST. For more information, visit www.hob.com/live/events/010222johnbell_ppv/.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Performs with String Cheese Incident
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe jammed with String Cheese Incident last night at Dobson Arena in Vail, CO. Denson (saxophone) and Andy Cleaves (trumpet) joined the band for “Impressions,” which segued into “Black and White” to end the first set. Denson and Cleaves then returned with DJ Rodriguez (percussion) for “Lost” at the beginning of the second set. For the encore, all members of KDTU took the stage with SCI for “Sir Duke.”
String Cheese Incident plays tomorrow at the Snow King Center in Jackson, WY. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
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Amfibian to Record Live Album
Amfibian has announced plans to record a live CD at its March 9 show at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. The band features Phish lyricist Tom Marshall as well Chris Harford, Matt Kohut, Peter Cottone, Andrew Southern, Scott Metzger and JP Wasicko. Nomadic Design and Shady Groove will also perform. Taping will not be permitted during Amfibian’s set.
The Pharmer’s Almanac will be emceeing the evening and will hold a “Name That (Phish) Jam” contest in between sets. Various concert tickets and CDs will be given away.
For more information, visit www.amfibian.com or www.pharmers.com.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe to Tour with Melvin Sparks; Co-headline Dates with Medeski, Martin & Wood
Guitarist Melvin Sparks will perform with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe for four shows on the East Coast. Sparks will join the band March 7 at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT, March 8 at The Paradise in Boston, MA, and March 9 – 10 at Irving Plaza in New York City. On March 11th, the Karl Denson/Chris Wood Duo will open the show at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Denson and Wood recently finished a CD and plan to tour in the future.
Medeski, Martin & Wood will play several co-headlining dates with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe in April. The tour will include stops in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Santa Cruz, Las Vegas, Denver, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
For more information, visit www.karldenson.com.
Mike Gordon to Appear with Col. Bruce Hampton and the Code Talkers; Screening of "Outside Out" will be Featured
Phish Bassist Mike Gordon will appear with Col. Bruce Hampton and the Code Talkers April 10 at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT, April 11 at Irving Plaza in New York City and April 12 at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA. Gordon’s film “Outside Out” will be shown at the beginning of the evening, followed by a Q & A session with Mike. Hampton, who is featured in the movie, will then take the stage with the Code Talkers for a set of music. It has not been confirmed whether or not Gordon will perform with the band.
Tickets for the Higher Ground show go on sale February 28th. Ticket information for the Somerville and Irving Plaza dates will be released next week.
Gordon talks extensively about "Outside Out" in an interview that appears in this month's issue of Jambands.com.
Del McCoury Band Jams with String Cheese Incident
The Del McCoury Band performed with String Cheese Incident last night at Dobson Arena in Vail, CO. At the beginning of the String Cheese’s second set, the Del McCoury Band took the stage and was joined by SCI guitarist Bill Nershi and mandolinist Michael Kang for “Cheek to Cheek with the Blues.” Next SCI drummer Michael Travis joined the line-up for “Shenandoah Breakdown.” After Del McCoury Band bassist Mike Bub left the stage, all members of String Cheese returned and played “High on a Mountaintop.” For the encore, the full line-up of both bands collaborated on “Rollin’ in My Sweet Baby’s Arms.”
String Cheese Incident returns to Dobson Arena in Val, CO tonight. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe opens the show. For the band’s full itinerary, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
Uncle Sammy Announces Spring Tour Dates
Uncle Sammy has announced plans for a spring tour. The tour kicks off with two shows in New York, March 30 at the Wrong Way Inn on Long Island and March 31 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. From there, the tour heads south and will include stops in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida, where the band will play a two-night stand at Barefoot Bob’s in Key West on April 11 and 12. The initial itinerary is available at www.unclesammy.com. More dates will be announced soon.
Uncle Sammy plays Thursday at the Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ.
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Zyrah's Orange Guitarist Takes Stage with Moon Boot Lover
Zyrah’s Orange guitarist Elliot Page jammed with Moon Boot Lover Saturday at Tammany Hall in Worcester, MA. Elliot, who was celebrating his birthday, joined the band for “Blame Myself” and Bag A Day Habit.” The show was a CD release party for Moon Boot Lover’s new album, Back On Earth.
Zyrah’s Orange plays March 1st at Harper’s Ferry in Allston, MA. For more dates, visit www.zyrahsorange.com. Moon Boot Lover front man Peter Prince will play a solo show Thursday at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. For Moon Boot Lover’s itinerary, visit www.moonbootlover.com.
Miracle Orchestra, Addison Groove Project, DJ Logic and members of Mori Stylez Collaborate
DJ Logic sat in with Miracle Orchestra and Addison Groove Project Friday at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. Both bands played two interlocking sets on the main stage. At the end of the night all members of both bands collaborated with Logic as well as Dennis Lichtman (mandolin) and Zed Kelley(guitar) on Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish,” Herbie Hancock’s “Watermellon Man,” Neal Creque’s “Windjammer” and Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough.”
Earlier in the evening, Drew Sayer (brother of Miracle Orchestra bass player Garrett), sat in with the band for “The Secret Life of Juan Valdez” and “Boob.”
David Schools Performs with Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Widespread Panic bass player David Schools performed with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band Saturday at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA. Schools emerged midway through the second set for “All Over Now,” “Cissy Strut,” and “Superstitious.” At the end of the night, Schools led the Dirty Dozen Brass Band in a processional march through the crowd and out into the street. Schools played the tambourine, while the band performed a traditional New Orleans song.
The concert was shot for a live video, which will be released on VHS and DVD this spring. The Dirty Dozen Brass Band plays Friday at the Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans, LA. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.rosebudus.com/dozen/10-tourdates.html.
Members of Little Feat Sit in with String Cheese Incident
Little Feat members Sam Clayton, Fred Tackett, Paul Barrere, Bill Payne and Shaun Murphy sat in with String Cheese Incident Saturday night at the Fillmore in Denver, CO. Clayton (percussion) and Tackett (trumpet) joined the band for “MLT” midway through the first set. Next, Barrere (guitar), Payne (keyboards) and Clayton played on “Born On The Wrong Planet.” To close the set, Murphy (vocals), Barrere, Clayton and Payne performed with String Cheese during The Band’s “The Weight.”
String Cheese’s Winter Carnival continues tonight at Dobson Arena in Vail, CO. Special guest Cel McCoury will open the show. For more dates, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
The Big Wu's Al Oikari Jams with All Mighty Senators
Keyboardist Al Oikari of The Big Wu sat in with All Mighty Senators Friday night at the Cabooze in Minneapolis, MN. Oikari played lap steel on “King Pin,” “Space Pants” and Bad Company’s “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”
The Big Wu plays tomorrow at the Blue Heron in Missoula, MT. For the band’s complete schedule, visit www.thebigwu.com.
All Mighty Senators play Thursday at the Empty Glass in Charleston, WV. For more information, check out www.allmightysenators.com.
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2nd Annual Jammys to Take Place at Roseland Ballroom June 28
The 2nd Annual Jammys will be held June 28 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. “We're psyched to be doing it again,” says Jambands.com editor Dean Budnick. “Just like last year we'll have a number of notable musicians in unique combinations performing the music that inspired them and the scene. Of course the beauty of Roseland is its dual stages which will allow us to have near-perpetual music with the Jammys Orchestra commanding its own space." Award nominations will be determined by a panel of industry professionals, musicians, writers and fans. Voting ballots will appear on Jambands.com by early April.
For a list of last year’s winners and a recap of the event, visit www.jambands.com/news/news40.html#6-23-5.
Several Special Guests Featured on New Pete Sears Album
Pete Sears has released a new album titled The Long Haul. The CD features many special guests including Steve Kimock, Bobby Vega, John Lee Hooker, Jack Casady. Jorma Kaukonen, Peter Rowan, Prairie Prince, David Grisman and Michael Falzarano among others. “It's the greatest record Pete has ever made,” says Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon, who Sears has collaborated with many times in the past. For more information, visit www.petesears.com.
Kristin Laurite Murder Case to Be Featured on “America’s Most Wanted”
While traveling alone en route to Californian in August of 2000, Phish fan Kristin Laurite was murdered at a rest area in Arkansas. In the wake of her death, the Kristin Laurite Fund has been established in an effort to find her assailant. One-Eyed Jack has been promoting the fund and will donate 50% of its CD sales in March to the cause. On February 24, television program “America’s Most Wanted” will run a segment on the unsolved Laurite case and will also feature footage of a recent One-Eyed Jack concert. “Kristin was a fond fan of the band and beautiful person," says Joe Boris of One-Eyed Jack. “It was a great loss to this world. She was a very kind and generous soul, what happened was something that I refuse to let go in vain there has to be a greater purpose to this tragedy. I would like to make as many people aware of the dangers of traveling alone as possible, especially with the upcoming festivals in 2001."
A Chris Di Leo painting of Laurite dancing appears on the cover of the latest edition of the Pharmer’s Almanac. The Almanac is also donating a portion of its proceeds to the Kristin Laurite Fund.
For more information, or to make a donation, visit www.kristinlaurite.org.
String Cheese Incident Jams with Bruce Hornsby; Releases Spring Dates
Bruce Hornsby sat in with String Cheese Incident last night at Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO. Hornsby, who opened the show, joined the band for “Grandma's Hands,” “She Don’t Say,” -> “Well You Needn’t” and “I’ve Just Seen A Face” to end the first set.
String Cheese Incident has also announced its spring tour dates. The tour begins with a three-night stand at The Backyard in Austin, TX April 12 – 14, and will include stops in Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Louisiana. The tour concludes May 6 in Memphis, TN. For the full itinerary, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
The band’s Winter Carnival 2001 continues tonight at The Fillmore in Denver. Special guest The Blind Boys of Alabama will open the show.
Line-up for "Superfly During Jazzfest" Confirmed
Superfly Productions has announced its 5th annual “Superfly During Jazzfest” concert series, which will take place in late April and early May in New Orleans. The list of shows includes Sound Tribe Sector 9 at the Howlin’ Wolf on April 27, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at the Howlin’ Wolf on April 28, The Disco Biscuits at the Howlin’ Wolf on April 28, Garage A Trois featuring Stanton Moore, Charlie Hunter and Skerik at Tipitina’s Uptown on May 2, Deep Banana Blackout at Tipitina’s Uptown on April 29 and at the Howlin’ Wolf on May 5, The Jaque-Imo’s Café All-Stars featuring Jamie Masefield, Jon Fishman, Gregory Davis, Kirk Joseph, Lucien Barbarin and Tim Laughlin playing "An Evening of Traditional New Orleans Jazz" May 2 at the Maple Leaf, String Cheese Incident at the Saenger Theatre on May 3 and May 4 (Femi Anikupalo-Kuti opens the 5/3 show), Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals at the State Palace Theatre on May 3, Robert Walter’s 20th Congress at the Maple Leaf on May 3, moe. at Tipitina’s Uptown on May 4, Galactic at the State Palace Theatre on May 5 and Medeski, Martin & Wood at the Saenger Theatre on May 6.
Superfly will also present three shows aboard the Riverboat Cajun Queen: The Radiators on April 28, Garage A Trois on April 29 and Deep Banana Blackout on May 3. For more details, including ticket information, visit www.superflypresents.com.
ulu Announces Spring Tour; Signs Management Deal
ulu has released its spring tour itinerary. The five-week tour kicks off February 17 at Wetlands 12th Anniversary show in New York City. From there, ulu will head south and perform in Atlanta, Athens, Baltimore, Ft. Lauderdale, New Orleans, St. Louis, Madison, Chicago, Buffalo, and Rochester. Full the complete calendar, visit www.ulu.net.
The band has signed a management deal with Chris Davies of Planetary Group in Boston. Davies was one of the original members of the Blues Traveler management team. “ulu are an amazing group of guys with a unique and energizing live show,” says Davies. “Keep your eye on ulu; they will be making a substantial impression on many music scenes this year.”
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Jazz Mandolin Project and Carlos Washington’s Giant People Ensemble to Play Mardi Gras Theme Shows
Next weekend, High Sierra Music will present “Winterfest – A Two Night Mardi Gras Weekend Masquerade Party” at the Russian Center in San Francisco, CA. On Friday, February 23 Carlos Washinton’s Giant People Ensemble will perform. (Washington is the former trumpet player for Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe). Jazz Mandolin Project will play on Saturday February 24. Fans are encouraged to come dressed in festive costumes. For more information, visit www.hsmusic.net.
Ratdog Announces Spring Tour Dates
Ratdog has announced plans to tour this spring. The tour begins March 28 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and will include stops in the South, Midwest and Northwest before concluding with a two-night stand April 25-26 at the Roseland Theatre in Portland, OR. Ratdog consists of Bob Weir, Jay Lane, Kenny Brooks, Jeff Chimenti, Rob Wasserman and Mark Karan. For the complete tour schedule, visit www.rat-dog.com. Tickets are on sale now at www.gdtstoo.com.
The Disco Biscuits Launch Online Ticketing Service
The Disco Biscuits have unveiled their new online ticketing service, Bisco Tix. Beginning today, fans can purchase tickets to the band’s upcoming spring tour by visiting www.biscotix.musictoday.com or calling 1-866-BISCO-TX, which is a toll-free call. Anyone who purchases a ticket to the spring tour will have the opportunity to order an advanced copy of the band’s new album, They Missed The Perfume at a discounted price. The CD will be delivered by the April 3rd release date.
The Biscuits’ tour kicks off March 22 at Palookaville in Santa Cruz, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
Special Guests Perform with Uncle Sammy
Several special guests sat in with Uncle Sammy last night at Harper’s Ferry in Allston, MA. The show, which was billed as “Uncle Sammy & Friends,” featured performances by guitarist Gabe Johnson (Jive Talkin’ Robots), keyboardist Paul Wolstencroft (Jiggle), guitarist Jon Trama (Rockett Band) vocalist T.Q. (Nozmo King), keyboardist Rob Marscher (Addison Groove Project), trombonist Brian Thomas (John Brown’s Body), guitarist Pete Pidgeon (Arcoda) vocalist Dawn Derow and guitarist Roman Zeitlin. The show included a variety of Uncle Sammy songs in addition to few Valentines Day covers such as “Let’s Get It On,” “Is This Love?” “Golden Lady” and “Sex Machine.”
Uncle Sammy plays February 22 at the Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ. For more dates, visit www.unclesammy.com.
Lake Trout and Drums & Tuba to Open Tonight’s SnoCore Show
Tonight’s SnoCore show at the Nation in Washington, D.C. marks the only date of the tour that both Lake Trout and Drums and Tuba will perform. Lake Trout opened all of the West Coast shows, and Drums and Tuba has been playing in the support slot in the East. Tonight both bands will appear on the bill in addition to Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade and Galactic. The full tour itinerary is available at www.galacticfunk.com.
Terrapin Presents to Produce Three Summer Festivals
Terrapin Presents, the company which produces the Gathering of the Vibes, has announced that it will host three separate festivals this summer. Although specifics are still forthcoming, Terrapin has confirmed the dates for summer of 2001. This year’s Gathering of the Vibes, which will move from Bridgeport, CT and be held on a farm in an undisclosed location, will take place June 29 – July 1. Terrapin will also host two other weekend festivals, July 27 – 29 and August 17 – 19. More information will be released in the coming weeks.
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Ratdog Announces Spring Tour Dates
Ratdog has announced plans to tour this spring. The tour begins March 28 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and will include stops in the South, Midwest and Northwest before concluding with a two-night stand April 25-26 at the Roseland Theatre in Portland, OR. Ratdog consists of Bob Weir, Jay Lane, Kenny Brooks, Jeff Chimenti, Rob Wasserman and Mark Karan. For the complete tour schedule, visit www.rat-dog.com. Tickets are on sale now at www.gdtstoo.com.
The Disco Biscuits Launch Online Ticketing Service
The Disco Biscuits have unveiled their new online ticketing service, Bisco Tix. Beginning today, fans can purchase tickets to the band’s upcoming spring tour by visiting www.biscotix.musictoday.com or calling 1-866-BISCO-TX, which is a toll-free call. Anyone who purchases a ticket to the spring tour by March 22 will have the opportunity to order an advanced copy of the band’s new album, They Missed The Perfume at a discounted price. The CD will be delivered by the April 3rd release date.
The Biscuits’ tour kicks off March 22 at Palookaville in Santa Cruz, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
Beanstalk Welcomes New Vocalist
Beanstalk has announced the addition of vocalist Hassan Al-Khalifa to the group. The band plans to mount its first national tour in March and will perform in the West, Midwest, Northeast and Southeast. Al-Khalifa joins bassist Andy Irvine, drummer Billy Carr and guitarist Joel Lisi. The complete tour itinerary will be posted to www.beanstalkjams.com. in the coming weeks.
Yonder Mountain String Band to Release Live Album
Yonder Mountain String Band will release its first live album titled Mountain Tracks Vol. 1. Material on the CD was recorded at the Fox Theater in Boulder, CO. The album is due out in mid-March. The band has also been working on its second studio release with producer Tim O’Brien. A tentative release date has been set for mid-June.
This weekend, the group will play two sold out acoustic shows at The Acoustic Coffee House in Nederland, CO. A full list of the band’s spring dates is available at www.yondermountain.com/schedule.shtml.
New Releases Available from The Samples; Tour Dates Announced
Colorado-based The Samples have released two new independent albums and have a third on the way. The album Landing On The Sidewalk features two new tracks, which will also be included on the band’s forthcoming CD, Return to Earth. Sparta is an album comprised of previously unreleased live tracks, both acoustic and electric. Information on all three releases are available through the band’s website.
The group has also announced Spring tour dates. The tour begins February 21 at Levelz in Steamboat Springs, CO and will conclude April 7 at Otto's in Dekalb, IL. For the complete itinerary, visit www.thesamples.com.
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Segue Productions Confirms SuperJam
Segue Productions has announced the Segue SuperJam for Tuesday March 13 at the Aladdin Theatre in Portland, OR. The line-up will feature Zakir Hussain (John McLaughlin, Mickey Hart, Pharoah Sanders), Mike Marshall (Comotion, Psychograss, Anger/Marshall band), Kai Eckhardt (Garaj Mahal, John McLaughlin) and George Brooks (Yo Miles!, Etta James). Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster. For more information, visit www.segueproductions.com.
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Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Live Special Featured on Digital Cable Systems
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones’ live video is now being broadcast on Music Choice, on Digital Cable. Material in the video was recorded on 11/17/00 at the Quick Center in Farifield, CT. Many special guests are featured including Andy Narell (steel pans) Paul McCandless (oboe), Paul Hanson (bassoon) and Sandip Burman (tablas). The video will be released on DVD later this year. For a complete listing of local air times, visit www.flecktones.com.
The band plays next on February 23 at Teatro Metropolitan in Mexico City.
Lake Trout Confirms New Tour Dates
Lake Trout has announced its spring tour itinerary. The band recently finished touring with Galactic and Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade on the Western leg on the Sno-Core Tour. The band will however play one East Coast date with Sno-Core: February 15 at Nation in Washington, DC.
Lake Trout’s tour will continue through April and includes stops in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Pennsylvania. On March 17, Lake Trout will headline a showcase stage at the South-by-Southwest Music Conference in Austin, TX. Other acts on the bill include The New Deal and Dr. Didg. For the complete itinerary, visit www.laketrout.com.
Schleigho to Release Live Album This Spring
Schleigho has announced that its new live album, Live at Ho-Down 2000, will be released May 8 on Flying Frog Records. The band is also planning to release a video of last year’s festival, although a specific date has not yet been set. Schleigho has also announced more northeast tour dates for the spring. The complete itinerary is available at www.schleigho.com.
Plans are underway for this summer’s Ho-Down. The event is tentatively scheduled for mid to late August. More information will be announced soon.
Dirty Dozen Brass Band will Release Live Video
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band has announced plans to video record its show this Saturday, February 17 at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA. The show will be released on VHS and DVD. The band’s current national tour will include stops in North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Kentucky, Colorado, California, Oregon and Canada. The complete itinerary is available at www.rosebudus.com/dozen/10-tourdates.html.
A release date for the live video has not yet been announced.
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DJ Logic to Collaborate with Miracle Orchestra, Addison Groove Project
DJ Logic will perform with Miracle Orchestra and Addison Groove Project this Friday, February 16 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The Squad will open the show and segue into Addison’s set, which will segue into M.O.’s set. After each band plays two interlocking sets each, all three bands will take the stage for a power jam to close the night. Mori Stylez will perform in the lounge. For more information, visit www.wetlands-preserve.org.
CBS Reschedules Segment on Trey Anastasio and Vermont Youth Orchestra
Trey Anastasio, Ernie Stires and the Vermont Youth Orchestra will be featured on “CBS News Sunday Morning” on February 18. The segment was originally slated to air yesterday, but has been rescheduled. The piece will focus on Anastasio’s recent collaboration with the VYO. Interviews with Anastasio, Stires and VYO conductor Troy Peters will be included as well as footage from the February 4 Flynn Theatre concert in Burlington, VT. The program will air from 9 to 10:30 a.m. EST on CBS.
Special Guests to Perform with Uncle Sammy
Uncle Sammy & Friends will perform this Wednesday, February 14 at Harper’s Ferry in Allston, MA. Special guests will include members of Percy Hill, Miracle Orchestra, Addison Groove Project and Jiggle among others. The two-set show is 18+ and will begin at 9:30. For more information, visit www.unclesammy.com.
Leftover Salmon Keyboardist Sits in with Government Grown
Leftover Salmon keyboardist Bill McKay (formerly of the Derek Trucks Band) sat in with Government Grown Saturday at Legends Lounge in Las Vegas. McKay played on the Government Grown original, “Taq Plant.”
Earlier in the evening, Leftover Salmon performed at the Sanctuary in Vegas and had its mascot-of-sorts, Mayor McCheese, “kidnapped.” A note was left informing the band members that in order to reclaim The Mayor, they would need to show up at Legends. After McKay’s performance with Government Grown, Leftover Salmon guitarist Vince Herman was given the coveted Mayor and paraded it through the crowd as he left the room.
Leftover plays Thursday at the Ventura Theatre in Ventura, CA. The band has also recently confirmed more dates on its current tour. For the full schedule, visit www.leftoversalmon.com.
Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks Jam with Phil & Friends
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks sat in with Phil Lesh and Friends Saturday at Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO. Trucks took the stage at the beginning of the first set for an extended jam, which segued into “Bird Song,” “The Eleven” and Keep On Growing.” Tedeschi and Trucks later joined the band for “Turn On Your Lovelight,” to open the second set.
Phil & Friends kicked off its “Roam The West Tour” Friday night at the Fillmore. The current line-up consists of Lesh on bass, Warren Haynes and Jimmy Herring on guitar, Rob Barraco on keyboards and John Molo on drums. The band kicks off a two-night stand tonight at Roseland Theatre in Portland, OR. For the complete itinerary, visit www.phillesh.net.
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Jazz Fest Announces Line-up, Widespread Panic and Galactic Among Performers
The line-up for this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been announced. The event will be held Friday April 27 through Sunday April 29 and Thursday May 3 through Sunday May 6. Artists performing include Widespread Panic, Galactic, Dave Matthews Band, The funky Meters, B.B. King, Van Morrison, Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers, North Mississippi Allstars, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Roy Hargrove, The Wallflowers, Buckwheat Zydeco, Koko Taylor, Dr. John, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti & The Positive Force of Nigeria, Marcia Ball, Lucinda Williams, Paul Simon, Wilson Pickett, Walter "Wolfman" Washington & the Roadmasters, George Porter, Jr. & his Runnin' Pardners, Fats Domino and The Neville Brothers among many others.
This year’s festival will honor the 100th birthday of New Orleans’ own Louis Armstrong and will feature a Pavilion in his name in the Fair Grounds Grandstand. “In a year when the Louis Armstrong Centennial is focusing so much attention on New Orleans and its contributions to American and world culture, the Festival will honor that tradition by continuing it,” says Jazz Fest Producer and Director Quint Davis. “Just as Louis Armstrong took great joy in bringing New Orleans to the world, the Festival takes great pleasure in inviting everyone to experience the roots and revolutions of American rhythms."
For the complete line-up, visit www.nojazzfest.com.
Jojo Hermann Collaborates with Members of North Mississippi All Stars on Solo Album
Widespread Panic keyboardist Jojo Hermann is currently working on a solo album, titled Smiling Assassin. The CD features Luther & Cody Dickinson of the North Mississippi All Stars. Other guests include Gary Hudson (Blue Mountain), George McConnell (Kudzu Kings) and Todd Nance (Widespread Panic). The album is scheduled to be released April 10 on Fat Possum Records. For more information, or to listen to a sample of the disc, visit www.fatpossum.com.
Members of Everything Bagels Sit in with Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Members of Everything Bagels sat in with Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey last night at The Warehous in Tallahassee, FL. Saxophonist Jamie Ignozzi joined JFJO for an extended jam midway through the set. Both bands will perform together tonight at the Side Bar in Gainesville, FL and tomorrow at The Pharm in Dunedin, GA. For more dates, visit www.everythingbagels.8m.com or www.jfjo.com.
Caution Jam Drummer Nominated for Juno Award
Caution Jam drummer Bruce Booker has been nominated for a 2001 Juno Award, (the Canadian equivalent to a Grammy). Booker appears on Big Daddy G’s album, Topless, which is up for “Best Blues Album.” The 30th annual awards ceremony will be held March 4th at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton, Ontario. For more details, including ticket information, visit www.juno-awards.ca.
Plans Underway for Oysterhead Album
Osyterhead, the super trio featuring Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio, Primus and Flying Frog Brigade bassist Les Claypool and former drummer for The Police Stewart Copeland, will enter the studio this spring. Following Anastasio’s solo tour, which is slated to conclude March 4th at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, the group will begin work on a full-length album. Oysterhead has only performed live three times: during a Primus show at the University of Vermont on February 21, 2000, at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans on May 4, 2000 and a for a few songs during the encore of a Flying Frog Brigade concert at the House of Blues in Las Vegas on September 29, 2000.
More details on the album will be announced soon.
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Jen Durkin-Kalb to Collaborate with EMCQ
Former Deep Banana Blackout vocalist Jen Durkin-Kalb will perform with EMCQ tomorrow and Saturday at the Snow Barn in West Dover, VT. The group is currently auditioning new singers, after the departure of Javier Colon, who has recently joined the Derek Trucks Band. The rest of the line-up consists of Ian McHugh on guitar, Peter Stoltzman on keyboards, Andy Sanesi on drums, Dan Grennes on bass, Brad Mason on trumpet, Mark Traggessor on baritone saxophone and Mike Raskin on tenor saxophone.
For ticket information, visit www.snowbarn.com.
Barbara Cue Confirms Two Dates
Widespread Panic Drummer Todd Nance will perform with his side project, Barbara Cue, at two upcoming shows. In addition to Nance, the band features guitarist William Tonks (Gravity Creeps, Redneck Greece Delux), guitarist John Neff (Star Room Boys), bassist John Mills and acoustic guitarist and bassist Paul Crumpty Edwards (Bloodkin, White Buffalo). The group will play February 16 at the Brandy House in Atlanta, GA and February 23 at the Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA. Bloodkin will open both shows. For more information, visit www.barbaracue.com.
Jam Band Nominations for 2001 Boston Music Awards Announced
The nominations for the 2001 Boston Music Awards have just been announced. This is the first time in BMA's 14 years that a category has been devoted to Jam Bands. Nominees for “Outstanding Jam Band” include Addison Groove Project, Jiggle, Miracle Orchestra, The Slip, Soulive and Uncle Sammy. Nominees were selected by a committee of nearly 500 music industry professionals. The awards ceremony will be held April 19 at the Orpheum in Boston and will be hosted by MTV VJ Dave Holmes. The event will also feature live performances. Past performers include Phish, Pat Metheny, Susan Tedeschi, Aerosmith and James Taylor. Tickets go on sale tomorrow through Ticketmaster. For more information, visit www.nemoboston.com.
Special Guests will Join Gordon Stone Band
The Gordon Stone Band will hit the road for a handful of shows this month. Various special guests will be sitting in with the group for a few dates while drummer Russ Lawton is on tour with Trey Anastasio. The band plays February 10 a Montague Grange in Montague, MA, February 15 at Scranton Cultural Center in Scranton, PA, February 16 at the Blue Moose in Bloomsburg, PA, February 17 at New Cheers Pub in Binghamton, NY, February 23 at The Ale House in Portland, ME and February 24 at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA.
For more information, visit www.gordonstone.com.
DJ Harry & Friends to Peform at Post-String Cheese Incident Concert
DJ Harry and Friends will perform at The Turnverin German House February 16, following String Cheese Incident’s show at the Fillmore in Denver, CO. Harry’s album, String Cheese Remix Project includes house and trance mixes featuring String Cheese Incident song samples. “When you are dancing hard, one thing remains constant - the spiritual expansion of the soul, provided by the rigorous motions of the body,” says Harry. “Does it matter what style the music is when you turn around and see a thousand smiling faces? To finally blur the line between the two genres - the never-ending rhythms of House and the intuitive, melodic flow of the live band experience. The ecstatic, stream-of-consciousness energy the band achieves in the jam sections of their songs is the same energy people feel when having the House experience. This shared energy is both universal and unifying; if you understand one, you will understand the other.”
Showtime is 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. United Dope Front will also perform. Tickets are available now through www.sciticketing.com.
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The Disco Biscuits Announce Spring Tour Dates
The Disco Biscuits have released their spring tour itinerary. The tour kicks off March 22 at Palookaville in Santa Cruz, CA and will include a two-night stand March 31 and April 1 at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO, a stop at Lowell Auditorium in Lowell, MA on April 13, a CD release party at New York’s Roseland Ballroom on April 14 and two nights at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. The tour concludes May 11 at The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA. For the complete itinerary as well as information on the band’s new online ticketing service, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
The Disco Biscuits’ new album They Missed The Perfume will be released April 3 on Megaforce Records.
Hypnotic Clambake Prepares New Album, Announces OUR Festival Line-up
Hypnotic Clambake is currently in the studio working on a new album. Titled Varicose Brain, the CD will be released in late spring or early summer. The band has also announced the line-up for the 5th Annual OUR (Outrageous Universe Revival) Music Festival. The event will be held June 15 and 16 at Brushwood in Sherman, NY. Artists performing include Hypnotic Clambake, Snake Oil Medicine Show, Redheaded Stepchild, Stewed Mulligan, Buddhahood, Milkhouse, Leigh Stoner, Ami & Jason's Mad Tea Party and The Rochester Drum Machine.
Hypnotic Clambake plays tomorrow at Grico’s River St. Jazz Café in Plains, PA. For more dates, visit www.hypnoticclambake.com.
Wise Monkey Orchestra Unveils Tour Plans
Wise Monkey Orchestra has announced plans to tour on the West Coast. Saxophonist Dave Ellis (Charlie Hunter Trio, RatDog, the Other Ones), will join the band for a two-night stand, March 23 and 24, at Tongue N Groove in San Francisco, CA. Ellis appears on the group’s live album They Live, released on Lauan Records in December. The tour is slated to begin February 22 at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, CA. “This is going to be one of the truest tours we’ve done in a long time because we really wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” says lead singer Alley. “We haven’t felt this good collectively in a long time. We’re ready to go.” The tour is currently scheduled to run through March 25, when the band will perform at Sierra Vista in Lake Tahoe City, NV. However, more dates will be added, including shows on the East Coast.
For more information, visit www.wisemonkeyorchestra.com.
Members of Widespread Panic and Vic Chestnut Reunite as Brute
Members of Widespread Panic and Vic Chestnut performed as Brute Saturday night at the 40 Watt in Athens, GA. Chestnut collaborated with Widespread on the 1996 album Nine High A Pallet, which was released under the name Brute. Saturday’s show featured all members of WSP, with the exception of percussionist Sunny Ortiz. The set list included “Puppy Sleeps,” “Mr. Hard-On,” “Expiration Date,” “Aunt Avis,” “Got It All Wrong,” “Blight,” “Morally Challenged,” “Protein Drink” and “Sewing Machine.”
Widespread drummer Todd Nance and his side project, Barbara Cue also performed. The set featured appearances by David Blackmon as well as WSP members Jojo Hermann (keyboards) and John Bell (guitar).
The Recipe to Record Shows for Live Album
The Recipe has announced plans to record two of this week's concerts for future release. Friday’s show at the Recher Theatre in Towson, MD and Saturday’s performance at the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia will both be recorded by engineers Randy Hetherington and Mark Saunders. Hetherington and Saunders each worked on the band’s latest studio album, Geode. The Recher Theatre show will also be shot on film for future release.
Taping will not be permitted at either show. Video and flash photography are prohibited at the Recher Theatre.
For more information, visit www.therecipe.com
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ThaMuseMeant Announces Release of Video
ThaMuseMeant will release a new video on February 14th. Titled "Movin' By Lovin, ThaMuseMeant Story,” it features eleven live songs (some previously unreleased), interviews with the band and footage from life on the road. The video will be available on VHS, through the band’s website.
The group has announced that it will be taking an indefinite hiatus will play it’s final shows next week. For more details, visit www.thamusemeant.com.
Tom Circosta to Perform with The Zen Tricksters
Tom Circosta will perform with The Zen Tricksters Friday, February 9 at the Bluebird Theater in Denver, CO. Circosta, an original founding member of the band, will join the band on rhythm guitar and vocals. The Tricksters will play a late-night set, following the Phil Lesh & Friends show, which will be held at the nearby Fillmore. Fans who present a Phil & Friends ticket stub at the Bluebird Theater will receive a discount at the door. Special guests are also expected to perform with the Zen Tricksters.
The band plays tonight at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO. For more dates, visit www.zentricksters.com.
Project Object to Cover Zappa’s One Size Fits All Album
Project Object has announced that it will cover Frank Zappa’s album, One Size Fits All during a two-night stand at the Visulite Theater in Charlotte, NC February 22 and 23. The band will be performing with Zappa guiatist and vocalist Ike Willis. The group plans to cover One Size All in North Carolina, in appreciation for the support of the local fans. The “In One Year and Out the Other Tour” begins February 21 at the State Theater in Falls Church, VA and will conclude March 8 at Maxwell’s in Hoboken, NJ. For the complete itinerary, visit www.projectobject.com.
moe. Performs Acoustic Set in Record Store
moe. performed an acoustic set yesterday at Rasputin’s Records in Berkeley, CA. The band was promoting its new album, Dither, which was released today. The set consisted of “Captain America,” “Understand,” “Blue Eyed Son,” “New York City,” “Can’t Seem To Find” and “Spine Of A Dog,” which segued into “Buster.”
The band plays tomorrow at the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR. For the full tour itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Launches Winter Tour
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey kicked off its winter tour Friday at the House of Blues in New Orleans, LA. The extensive tour will include stops in the Southeast, Northeast and Midwest. Jacob Fred will share the bill with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band for seven shows beginning February 11 at the Music Farm in Charleston, SC. The group will also perform with Yonder Mountain String Band (2/21 Wetlands Preserve, New York, NY), The Slip (3/1 House of Blues, Chicago, IL), John Scofield (3/4 Clug Laga, Pittsburgh, PA) and Mike Clark’s Prescription Renewal (3/5 9:30 Club, Washington, DC). The tour concludes March 10 at The Bowery in Tulsa, OK.
The band plays tonight at Jacob’s Ladder in Chattanooga, TN. For the complete itinerary, visit www.jfjo.com.
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The Big Wu Announces Online Radio Show
The Big Wu will launch its own online radio station on Tuesday, February 6. The band’s archivist, Pastor Tim will host WUUU Radio, which will feature live Wu recordings as well as other surprises. The show will be broadcast at 10 p.m. EST on the first Tuesday of every month and will be repeated the following day at 1 p.m. EST. To listen to The Big Wu Radio Network, visit www.thebigwu.com/radio.
The group's next show is February 22 at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, MN.
The Disco Biscuits Announce CD Release Party
The Disco Biscuits will celebrate the release of their third album with a release party April 14 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. It will be the band’s first studio release in nearly three years.
The Biscuits will perform a late night show at The Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans on Saturday April 28. Show time is 1 a.m. The band’s complete spring tour itinerary will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
moe. Performs Stealth Set as “Heavy Betties”
moe. played a short, unnanounced acoustic set in the courtyard in front of the Anaheim Theater shortly before it's concert Friday in Anaheim, CA. The band performed under the moniker “The Heavy Betties,” and was dressed in disguise. The set list included “Salt Creek,” “New York City” and “The Harder They Come.”
The band’s new album, Dither, will be released tomorrow. moe. plays Wednesday at the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
Trey Anastasio Performs with Vermont Youth Orchestra, Segment to Air on CBS
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio performed with the Vermont Youth Orchestra Friday at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY and yesterday afternoon at the Flynn Theater Burlington, VT. Friday’s show marked the world debut of the orchestral interpretation of Anastasio’s “Guyute.” The new version incorporates passages from another Phish song, “My Friend, My Friend.” Trey wrote the music to both songs during a 1992 trip to County Cork, Ireland and recently worked with VYO music director and conductor Troy Peters to orchestrate them into one symphonic movement. Although Anastasio did not perform with the VYO during “Guyute,” he did take the stage during the Ernie Stires’ “Chat Rooms,” and “Samson Riffs.” Trey also returned for the encore, "The Inlaw Josie Wales," during which he played acoustic guitar and was joined by a portion of the orchestra's string section.
“CBS News Sunday Morning” is tentatively scheduled to broadcast a segment on February 11 featuring Trey and the VYO. The piece will include interviews with Anastasio, Stires and Peters in addition to footage from the Burlington concert. The program will air from 9 to 10:30 a.m. EST on CBS.
Trey will launch a solo tour February 21 at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston, MA. The complete itinerary is available at www.phish.com.
Galactic and Soulive to Tour Together
Galactic and Soulive have announced that they will tour together this spring. The 14-night tour begins March 22 at the Mountain Village Concert Series in Telluride, CO and will conclude April 8 at the Gypsy Tea Room in Dallas, TX. The complete itinerary is available at www.galacticfunk.com/gigs.
Galactic has also announced that it will perform at this year’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival as well as other venues during the same week. The band will play April 26 at the House of Blues, April 28 (actually 2 a.m. on April 29) at Tipitina’s and May 4 at the Fairgronds Racetrack at Jazz Fest. The Group will likely play on May 5, although nothing has been confirmed at this time.
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Michael Falzarano, Levon Helm and Buddy Cage Among Performers Confirmed for Handi Jam Benefit
The line-up for Handi Jam 2001 has been announced. The event will take place February 16 at Tribeca Blues in New York City. Artists performing include Levon Helm, Buddy Cage, Michael Falzarano of Hot Tuna, Professor Louie, The Electrix, Kerry Kearny and Tom "Banjo" Hanway. The show is a benefit for the physically challenged children of The Mount Loretto Home, located on Staten Island, NY. Special guests are expected. More details including ticket information are available at www.cumberlandproductions.com.
John Medeski to Tour with Club d'Elf
John Medeski will join Club d’Elf for a run of shows in the Northeast. The line-up features Medeski, Mike Rivard, Mat Maneri, Joe Maneri, Brahim Fribgane and Erik Kerr. The mini-tour begins February 22 with a CD-release party at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA, where the band has performed bi-weekly gigs for the last three years. The new album, titled As Above (Live at the Lizard Lounge), features several special guests including Reeves Gabrels, DJ Logic, Kenwood Dennard, Duke Levine, Alain Mallet, Tom Hall, Jerry Leake and Jere Faison. Other upcoming dates include February 24 at Club Helsinki in Great Barrington, MA, February 24 at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA, February 25 at the Columbus Theatre in Providence, RI, February 26 at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY, February 27 at Haverford College and February 28 at Tonic in New York City. DJ Logic will also perform with the band on 2/27 and 2/28.
For more on the band, visit www.clubdelf.com.
The Slip Announces Portion of Spring Dates
The Slip has confirmed a portion of its spring tour. Initial dates include March 1 at the House of Blues in Chicago, IL, March 3 at Cocero’s in St. Louis, MO, March 9 at the Bluebird Theatre in Denver, CO, March 10 at The Fox Theatre in Boulder, March 14 at The Alley in Flagstaff, AZ and March 16 at Winston’s in San Diego, CA. The trio will then play shows in the Bay Area, the Northwest, the Midwest and eventually, the Northeast. On April 25 The Slip will perform at Avalon Ballroom in Boston, MA. The tour concludes in mid-May.
For more information, visit www.theslip.com.
New Album Due From Mori Stylez
Mori Stylez has a new CD on the way, titled Rules For Rotation. The album will be released at a CD release party March 1 at the House of Blues in Cambridge, MA. There will be a theme for the night, which will include festive decorations and ambiance. The band will also be appearing on radio program “Jam Nation” February 18 on 104.1 FM in Hartford, CT. Hosted by Jambands.com editor Dean Budnick and news director Jeff Waful, the show is also broadcast on the web at www.radio104.com. Show time is 8 p.m.
Mori Stylez plays tonight at Molly’s Pub at Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.moristylez.com.
Phil & Friends Announce "Here Comes Sunshine Tour"
Phil Lesh & Friends have just announced the itinerary for the “Here Comes Sunshine Tour.” Lesh will once again be joined by guitarists Warren Haynes and Jimmy Herring, drummer John Molo and keyboardist Rob Barraco. The tour kicks off with a two-night stand, April 13-14 at the Sunrise Music Theater in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Other dates include April 15 at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, FL, April 18 at the Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, GA, April 19 at the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, NC, April 23 at the Landmark Theater in Richmond, VA, April 24 at DAR Constitutional Hall in Washington, DC, April 25 at A.J. Palumbo Center in Philadelphia, PA, April 29 at Conventional Hall in Asbury Park, NJ and April 30 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Tickets are available now through GDTS-TOO. Local on sale dates will be announced soon.
For more information, visit www.phillesh.net">www.phillesh.net.
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ulu Releases Southern Tour Dates
ulu will launch a spring tour February 17 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The band will then head south for shows in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Illinois. The tour will conclude March 24 at Thai Joe’s in Milwaukee, WI. After returning home, the quartet plans to head in to the studio to begin work on its third album.
ulu plays tonight at Club Helsinki in Great Barrington, MA. For the complete schedule, visit www.ulu.net.
Larry Confirms Spring Tour
Larry has confirmed plans for a spring tour. After three shows this week opening for Leftover Salmon, the band will hit the road on February 20 at the Firehouse in Norman, OK. The group will play a show with ulu February 28 at the Athens Music Factory in Athens, GA and two dates with Smokin’ Grass, March 2 at the Brandyhouse in Atlanta, GA and March 3 at the Visulite Theatre Charlotte, NC. The tour concludes March 11 at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans, LA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.larryland.com.
Oteil Burbridge to Perform with Elvis Willis Band
Allman Brothers Band bassist Oteil Burbridge will perform with Alabama-based The Elvis Willis Band tonight at Billy’s in Tuscaloosa, AL. Burbridge has been filling in for regular bassist Clint Jacobs, who is recovering from back surgery. Oteil will play with the band this weekend at a couple of private parties and will likely perform next Thursday at Cafe Firenze in Inverness, Ala. Depending on Jacobs’ progress, Burbridge may play next weekend as well. For more information, visit http://members.aol.com/EWB5/ewb.html#.
Ratdog Announces Spring Tour Dates
Ratdog has announced its spring tour itinerary. The group features Bob Weir, Jay Lane, Mark Karan, Rob Wasserman, Kenny Brooks, and Jeff Chimenti. The tour begins March 28 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN and will include stops in Louisiana, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Alabama, South Carolina, Kentucky, Michigan, Iowa, Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Washington. The tour concludes with a two-night stand at the Roseland Theatre in Portland, OR. For the complete itinerary, visit www.pollstar.com.
New Album Due from The Mother Hips
The Mother Hips will release their fifth album, Green Hills of Earth, February 27 on Future Farmer Recordings. The title was taken from a Sci-Fi book written by Robert Anson Heinlein. “We liked the image of the title, referring to the earth like you're not on it,” says guitarist Greg Loiacono. The band sites pop artists such as the Bee Gees and the Kinks as influences for the CD. “There's no country rock on it at all,” says guitarist and vocalist Tim Bluhm. “It's more pop music and a little more experimental. The lyrics are more like dream style lyrics and the music is a little fancier. We really wanted to play some music that wasn't being played by anybody else.” Bassist Isaac Parsons and drummer John Hofer round out the group’s line-up. The band plays next on February 10 at the G St. Pub in Davis, CA.
For more information, visit www.motherhips.com.
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Old Settler’s Music Festival Features Blueground Undergrass and Yonder Mountain String Band
The line-up for the Old Settler’s Music Festival has been announced. The festival will take place April 6 – 8 in Dripping Springs, TX. Artists performing include Blueground Undergrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, Smokin’ Grass, Peter Rowan’s Texas Trio, The Charlie Daniels Band and Larry. For the complete line-up, visit www.bluegrassfestival.com. More bands will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Discounted tickets are available now.
John Brown’s Body Announces National Tour
John Brown’s Body will embark on a national tour next month. The tour begins February 8 at Thai Joe’s in Milwaukee, WI and will include stops in Illinois, Kansas, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, New Mexico, and California. The band will then head east for shows in New York and Massachusetts. The tour concludes March 31 with an ITown Records Compilation Release Party at the Odyssey in Ithaca, NY. For the complete itinerary, visit www.johnbrownsbody.com.
Two Live Albums Due from Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade
Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade will release a live album this spring. Titled Live Frogs – Set 1, the CD will be available online beginning March 5 and will be in stores the following month. Material on the album was recorded last October during a two-night stand at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA. The CD includes covers such as King Crimson’s "Thela Hun Ginjeet" and Pink Floyd’s "Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” as well as original material from two of Claypool’s side projects, Sausage and Holy Mackerel. Claypool’s Frog Brigade consists of Claypool on bass, Todd Huth on guitar, Skerik on saxophone, Jay Lane on drums, Jeff Chimenti on keyboards, and Eenor on guitar. Another live album is expected later this year.
The band is currently on the road with the SnoCore Icicle Ball Tour, which also features Galactic and Lake Trout. They play tomorrow at The Quest in Minnesota, MN. For the complete itinerary, visit www.lesclaypool.com.
Project Object Plans Southern Tour
Project Object will tour in late February and early March on the East Coast. The group’s line-up features original Frank Zappa guitarist and vocalist Ike Willis, Rick Bartow (bass), Jeff Breedlove (keyboards), André Cholmondeley (guitar), Robbie Mangano (guitar), Mumbo (drums, percussion), Wes Saich (drums, keys, percussion) and Jordan Shapiro (keyboards). The tour begins February 21 at the State Theater in Falls Church, VA and is currently slated to run through March 8 at Maxwell’s in Hoboken, NJ. More dates are expected to be added. The complete tour itinerary is available at www.projectobject.com.
Additional Shows Confirmed for Derek Trucks Band and Eric Johnson Tour
Seven East Coast dates have been added to the tour featuring the Derek Trucks Band and Eric Johnson with Alien Love Child. New dates include February 18 at the Odeon Concert Club in Cleveland, OH, February 19 at the Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, VA, February 21 at the Phoenix Concert Theater in Toronto, ON, February 23 at Avalon Ballroom in Boston, MA, February 24 at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA, February 25 at Metropol in Pittsburgh, PA and February 25 at the Center for the Arts in Buffalo, NY.
The tour hits the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC tonight. For the complete itinerary, visit www.derektrucks.com.
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Complete Trey Anastasio Tour Itineray Confirmed
The complete itinerary for the Trey Anastasio solo tour has been confirmed. The line-up features Anastasio (guitar, vocals), Russ Lawton (drums), Tony Markellis (bass), Dave “The Truth” Grippo (saxophone), Jennifer Hartswick (trumpet) and Andy Moroz (trombone). The following is the confirmed itinerary: February 21 at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston, MA, February 22 at the Landmark Theater in Syracuse, NY, February 23 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City, February 24 at the Tower Theater in Philadelphia, PA, February 26 at the State Theatre in Cleveland, OH February 27 at Buruss Auditorium in Blacksburg, VA February 28 at the Landmark Theatre in Richmond, VA, March 2 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, NC, March 3 at Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC and March 4 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, GA. The tour will feature several Anastasio originals, alternate versions of Phish songs and a variety of covers.
On sale ticket information is available at www.phish.com.
“The Theory of Everything” to Feature Tye North, Members of String Cheese Incident and The Motet
“The Theory of Everything” will perform Friday, February 2, at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO. The line-up features Michael Kang (String Cheese Incident) on mandolin and fiddle, Kyle Hollingsworth (String Cheese Incident) on keyboards, Tye North (formally of Leftover Salmon) on bass, Ross Martin (formally of the Tony Furtado Band) on guitar and Dave Watts (The Motet) on drums. Other special guests are expected. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 303-786-7030 or by visiting www.bouldertheater.com.
Widespread Panic Announces Spring Tour
Widespread Panic has announced plans for a spring tour. The tour will begin April 18 at Millet Hall at Miami University in Oxford, OH and include stops in Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama before culminating with two shows in New Orleans: May 3 at the Jazz & Heritage Festival and May 4 at Municipal Auditorium. More dates will be confirmed in the coming weeks. For ticket information and the complete itinerary, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
Smilefest 2001 will Feature Leftover Salmon and David Grisman Quintet
The preliminary line-up for Smilefest 2001 has been announced. The festival will be held June 7-10 at The Van Hoys Family Campground in Union Grove, NC. Artists performing include Leftover Salmon, David Grisman Quintet, Acoustic Syndicate, Larry Keel with Curtis Burch & Vassar Clements, Ancient Harmony and T.h.h.e. Mood Cultivation Project. Many more acts will be announced soon. Mail order tickets go on sale February 9. For more information, visit www.smilefest.com/smilefest/smilefest2001.htm.
Bruce Hornsby to Perform on The Tonight Show, Austin City Limits
Bruce Hornsby will perform with Ricky Skaggs tonight on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Hornsby and Skaggs will play “Darlin’ Corey,” a song they recorded for a Bill Monroe tribute album, titled Big Mon. The Tonight Show airs at 11:30 EST on NBC.
This Saturday, February 3, Hornsby and his band will appear on Austin City Limits. The episode was taped in December. It will not air on all PBS stations, so be sure to check your local listings.
Hornsby plays tomorrow at the Orpheum Theater in Phoenix, AZ for Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation's 2001 Stars to the Rescue. Other artists on the bill include Huey Lewis, Wynonna, JT Taylor, Kevin Nealon and Elayne Boosler. On February 15, Hornsby will open for String Cheese Incident at Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO.
Bruce is also currently working on a new album, due out later this year and plans to tour nationally in august. For more information, visit www.brucehornsby.com.
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Deep Banana Blackout in the Studio with Tom Dowd
Members of Deep Banana Blackout are currently laying down vocal tracks in a Florida studio with veteran producer Tom Dowd (Allman Brothers Band, Ronnie Earl). The album will be the band’s debut on Flying Frog Records. Although a specific release date has not yet been set, the CD is expected to be available by early summer.
Deep Banana plays Saturday, February 3, at The Fillmore in Denver, CO. For the complete itinerary, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
Susan Tedeschi Sings with The Derek Trucks Band
Susan Tedeschi sat in with The Derek Trucks Band Friday night at the Fillmore in San Francisco, CA. Tedeschi sang “Feel So Bad” towards the end of the set. The Derek Trucks Band is currently touring with Eric Johnson and Alien Love Child. The tour stops at The Metropolitan Performing Arts Center tomorrow in Spokan, WA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.derektrucks.com.
The Spin Doctors’ Chris Barron and Aaron Comess to Perform Friday
The Chris Barron Band will perform this Friday, February 2 at the Lion’s Den in New York City. The quartet includes Barron on acoustic guitar and vocals, as well as original Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess. The band’s material is comprised of Barron originals from the last few years, in addition to some Spin Doctors classics. The Lion’s Den is holding a contest that will give fans an opportunity to win tickets to the show. The Chris Barron band will take the stage at 10:30.
Members of Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, John Sinclair and Max Delaney and Sit in with Jiggle
Several special guests sat in with Jiggle during the band’s “Night at New Orleans” theme show Friday night at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA. Members of Revolutionary Snake Ensemble - a New Orleans brass band that was also on the bill – joined Jiggle during “Jambalaya.” Marijuana activist and New Orleans DJ John Sinclair emceed the evening and also performed some spoken word with the band towards the end of the set. Uncle Sammy guitarist Max Delaney sat in with Jiggle for the encore, Professor Longhair’s “Mojo Working.”
Earlier in the evening, Jiggle Percussionist Michael Pujado sat in with Uncle Sammy for Pat Metheny’s “Song For Bilbao.”
Jiggle's next show is February 16 at the Powder Barn in Enfield, CT. For more dates, visit www.jigglethehandle.com.
Initial Dates Confirmed for Trey Anastasio Solo Tour
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio will launch a solo tour beginning at the end of February. Joining him once again will be bassist Tony Markellis and drummer Russ Lawton, who both performed with Anastasio on his first solo tour in May of 1999. This year’s line-up will also include saxophonist Dave “The Truth” Grippo and trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick. Thus far, three dates have been confirmed: February 21 at The Orpheum Theatre in Boston, MA (on sale 2/2), February 28 at the Landmark Theatre in Richmond, VA (on sale 2/3) and March 4 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA (on sale 2/3). The complete itinerary will be announced later today or tomorrow and is expected to include a total of 10 shows along the East Coast. Tickets will be available through Ticketmaster.
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Vic Chesnutt and Friends, Barbara Cue to Perform at Mental Health Benefit
A "mental health benefit" will take place next Saturday, February 3 at the 40 Watt Club in Athens. Barbara Cue, the project spearheaded by Widespread Panic drummer Todd Nance, is one of the announced performers. In addition, Barbara Cue will be joined by "Vic Chesnutt and Friends." It is expected that some additional members of Widespread Panic will take the stage with Chesnutt, who recorded the Nine High a Pallet album as Brute with members of that band. Ticket information is available through the 40 Watt homepage.
Juice Wins "Best Emerging Funk/Soul/R & B Band" Award
New Orleans-based Juice recently accepted honors from Louisiana's Offbeat Magazine. The group received the "Best Emerging Funk/Soul/R & B Band" designation at the Best of the Beat Awards. The band also recently confirmed its touring plans through February, including two shows with the ReBirth Brass Band (Jan 31 at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta and Feb 1 at the Georgia Theater in Athens).
Juice performs this evening at Chelsea's in Baton Rouge. Additional dates can be found at neworleansjuice.com.
Jazz Mandolin Project Completes Recording at the Barn, Announces Spring Dates
Jamie Masefield and the Jazz Mandolin Project has finished recording the tracks for its upcoming disc. These sessions, like those for Xenoblast, took place at the Barn in Vermont. The band has announced a number of upcoming tour dates including a performance at the High Sierra Music Festival on July 5. Chris Dalhgren will join the band on bass for a few select upcoming shows including February 2 at the Bowery Ballroom, Feb 3 at Skidmore College and Feb 9 at the Odyssey in Ithaca. The full itinerary appears on the band's web site.
Flecktones Performance To Air on TV
A concert film featuring Bela Fleck and the Flecktones will air beginning next Monday on the Music Choice cable channel. The one hour special, culled from two performances at the Quick Center in Fairfield, CT this past November 17, features the Flecktones with special guests Sandip Burman (tabla), Paul Hanson (bassoon), Paul McCandless (oboe), Andy Narell (steel pans), and Tuvan throat singer Ondar. Show times are available through the Sony web site.
The Flecktones winter tour begins February 1 at the Ruth Eckerd Theater in Clearwater Florida. For full information visit www.flecktones.com
Grammy-Nominated North Mississippi Allstars Embark on Winter Tour
The North Mississippi AllStars, recent recipients of a Grammy nomination in the "best contemporary blues album" category for Shake Hands with Shorty, have announced their late winter tour dates. The trio which performed at Milestones in Rochester earlier this week will travel south to Louisiana through February 10. Then, following some time off for the Grammys, the tour will resume in Texas on February 23. In addition, the group will perform at the 32nd Annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on May 5th.
The band plays tonight at the Metro in Chicago. The full tour itinerary is available at the band's web site.
Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies Announce Hiatus
After nearly ten years and four releases, the members of Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies have announced that the group will not be performing or recording for the immediate future. In an official statement the quintet cites the vagaries of the live touring business, noting, "The band cannot continue to tour with the limited, albeit loyal, fan base that exists." In addition the group points to the uncertainty resulting from the impending sale of Capricorn Records. However, as regards future endeavors, the band suggests that Bobby Watkins "is spearheading the making of a new live album with plans to release perhaps as soon as this spring, and to be supported with a limited tour if possible." Updated information will be made available at www.wheelies.com
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Smokin’ Grass Announces Winter Tour in Support of New Album
Vermont-based Smokin’ Grass has announced plans for a winter tour. The band will be hitting the road in support of its second album, titled In The Barn. The extensive tour begins February 2 at the Stone Church in Newmarker, NH and will include stops in New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona, California and Colorado, where it will conclude April 21 at the Starlight in Fort Collins. The full schedule is available at www.smokin-grass.com. In The Barn will be released early next month.
Kyle Hollingsworth Sits in with All Mighty Senators
String Cheese Incident keyboardist Kyle Hollingsworth sat in with All Mighty Senators last night at the Starlight in Ft. Collins, CO. Hollingsworth joined the band for the majority of its set, playing on “Chain Dragger,” “Space Pants,” “Power Generator,” “Kingpin,” “Bummy,” “Flex & Release,” “Culture Shock,” “In Your Face” and “Ring of Fire.” Rebirth Brass Band headlined the show.
All Mighty Senators play tonight at Hannibal Browns in Aspen, CO. For the band's complete itinerary, visit www.allmightysenators.com.
Blueground Undergrass Named “Best Bluegrass Artist” of 2000
Blueground Undergrass has been named “Best Bluegrass Artist” for 2000 by Atlanta Magazine. The group shares the honor with Good Medicine, as both bands include Jeff and Johnny Mosier. In addition, Blueground Undergrass’s album, Live at the Variety Playhouse ranked 81 in radio station WNCW’s “Top 100 of 2000” list. The station is based out of Spindale, NC.
BGUG plays tonight at Rafter’s in Simon’s Island, GA. For more dates, visit www.bluegroundundergrass.com.
Jimmy Herring’s Project Z to Perform This Weekend
Jimmy Herring’s side project, Project Z will play two shows this weekend. The band will perform as a trio, featuring Herring (guitar), Jeff Sipe (drums) and Ricky Keller (bass). On Friday, Project Z will appear at Magnolia Street Pub in Spartanburg, SC and on Saturday the group will play Stella Blue in Asheville, NC. Tickets will be available at the door. For more information on the band, visit www.terminusrecords.com.
Mail-order Tickets Available for moe.’s Dither Tour
Mail-order tickets for select dates on moe.’s upcoming Dither Tour go on sale today via www.moe.org. Shows that will be available include Big Kahuna in Wilmington, DE on February 27; The Flynn Theatre in Burlington, VT on March 1; The Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, NY on March 2; The Palace Theatre in New Haven, CT on March 4; and The Fillmore in Denver, CO on March 17. Yonder Mountain String Band has been confirmed as the opening act for the Fillmore show. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
Moe.’s new album, Dither, will be released February 6 on Fatboy Records.
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Schleigho Reschedules Winter Dates
Schleigho has announced that it will play several East Coast dates in place of the West Coast tour that was canceled due to an illness in the family of one of its band members. The quartet will play a four-night stand at Pleasure Island Jazz Company in Lake Buena Vista, FL January 29 – February 1 before playing a handful of shows in February and March, culminating with a show on March 24 at Milestones in Rochester, NY. More winter dates will be confirmed soon. For the band’s complete calendar, visit www.schleigho.com.
Mike Gordon Joins Merl Saunders for "High Heel Sneakers"
Phish bassist Mike Gordon sat in with Merl Saunders & His Funky Friends last night at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. Gordon joined the band for Robert Higgenbotham’s “High Heel Sneakers” to begin the second set. Saunders performed the same song with Phish on 4-24-94 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, GA.
Merl plays tonight at B.B. King’s Blues Club in New York City. For a complete list of dates, visit www.pollstar.com.
Derek Trucks Band on Tour with Eric Johnson and Alien Love Child
The Derek Trucks Band is currently on tour with Eric Johnson and Alien Love Child. The tour began Monday at the Cajun House in Scottsdale, AZ and will include stops in California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Illinois. The tour will feature many all ages venues and will conclude February 17 at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI.
Both bands play tonight at Sun Theatre in Anaheim, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.derektrucks.com.
New Album Due From John Scofield, Tour to Follow
John Scofield’s new album, titled Works For Me, will be released January 30 on Verve Records. The CD features Scofield (guitar), Kenny Garrett (sax), Brad Meldhau (piano), Christian McBride (bass) and Billy Higgins (drums). Scofield will tour in March with a different line-up, consisting of Bill Stewart (Drums), Jesse Murphy (Bass) and Seamus Blake (saxophone). The tour begins March 1st at Ziggy’s in Winston Salem, NC and will conclude April 1st at Blue Note in New York, NY. For the complete itinerary, visit www.johnscofield.com.
Scofield will perform with Lettuce, featuring Eric Krasno (Soulive), tonight at Wetlands Preserve in New York City.
Moon Boot Lover Confirms CD Release Shows; Peter Prince to Mount Solo Tour
Moon Boot Lover has confirmed five CD release shows for its new album, Back on Earth. The group's current formation includes founding member Peter Prince (guitar, vocals), Jon Hawes (bass) and Andy Herrick (drums). They will perform February 15 at the Stone Church in Newmarket, NH, February 16 at The Ale House in Portland, ME, February 17 at Tammany Hall in Worcester, MA, March 2 at Harper’s Ferry in Allston, MA and March 3 at The Lion’s Den in New York City.
Prince will then kick off a month-long solo tour opening for Dave Matthews Band guitarist Tim Reynolds in the Midwest and Northeast. He also plans to play a series of solo dates with Agents of Good Roots in the Southeast. Specific dates and venues will be announced soon.
Prince plays tonight at Baylee's in Blacksburg, PA. For more information, visit www.moonbootlover.com.
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Deep Banana Blackout Tops Home Grown Music Best Sellers List for 2000
The Home Grown Music Network has released its top 25 best selling albums of 2000, and Deep Banana Blackout’s album "Rowdy Duty" tops the list. The list was based on album sales through HGMN. Strangefolk’s "Lore" placed second, Soulive’s "Turn It Out" was third and String Cheese Incident’s "Carnival ’99" came in fourth. Deep Banana Blackout also placed fifth for its album "Live in the Thousand Islands."
For the complete list, visit www.homegrownmusic.net.
Dickey Betts Band to Tour with .38 Special and the Charlie Daniels Band
The Dickey Betts Band has announced plans to tour in May and June with .38 Special and The Charlie Daniels Band. Betts’ line-up includes Mark May (guitar and vocals), David Stoltz (bass), Kris Jensen(saxophone and flute), Mark Greenberg (drums), Matt Zeiner (keyboards and vocals) and Junior Ortiz (percussion). The tour begins May 11 at Blockbuster Pavilion in Charlotte, NC and will conclude June 10 at the Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford, CT. The complete itinerary is available at www.allmanbrothersband.com.
The Dickey Betts Band is currently in the studio working on its first album, due next month.
Amfibian Confirms More Winter Tour Dates
Amfibian has released more winter tour dates. The band consists of Phish lyricist Tom Marshall as well as Chris Harford, Matt Kohut, Peter Cottone, Andrew Southern, Scott Metzger and JP Wasicko. The band’s new dates include this Saturday, January 27 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City, February 10 at The Country Pines in Endicott, NY, February 24 at the Recher Theatre in Towson, MD, March 30 at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge, MA and March 31 at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.amfibian.com or the newly revamped www.furrythug.com.
Darol Anger, Scott Nygaard and the Improbables Plan Shows
Darol Anger, Scott Nygaard and the Improbables will perform two shows this month. The band features violinist and fiddler Anger (Comotion, David Grisman Quintet), guitarist Nygaard (Jerry Douglas, David Grisman, Tony Furtado), acoustic bassist Todd Sickafoose and drummers Vince Littleton and Scott Amedola. The group will play January 25 at The Last Day Saloon in San Francisco, CA and January 27 at Broadway in Marin, CA. For more information, call 415-387-6344.
Trey Anastasio Performs with the Dude of Life
Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio joined The Dude of Life on stage Saturday night at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. Anastasio emerged midway through the set for a new acoustic duet, followed by “TV Show” and an extended jam on “Self.” The Dude, a.k.a. Steve Pollak, penned several Phish songs including "Sanity," "Fluffhead," "Suzie Greenberg" and "Slave to the Traffic Light."
Anastasio will perform with the Vermont Youth Orchestra February 2 at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall in Troy, NY and February 4 at the Flynn Theater in Burlington, VT. In a photo-essay recently posted to Phish.com, Trey mentions that these shows will mark the debut of his new guitar, built by Phish front-of-house engineer Paul Languedoc.
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Leslie Helper, Members of Miracle Orchestra and The Slip to Share Stage
Poet and guitarist Leslie Helpert will perform with guitarist Geoff Scott (Miracle Orchestra) and Andrew Barr (The Slip) this Wednesday, January 24 at the House of Blues in Cambridge, MA. The evening will also feature an early set from Dead Cat Bounce, which includes drummer Bill Carbone (Miracle Orchestra) and bassist Garrett Sayers (Miracle Orchestra). Mystery Mullet Circus will headline the show. That line-up consists of Carbone, saxophonist Jared Sims (Miracle Orchestra) bassist Marc Friedman (The Slip) and DJ Mr. Rourke. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Miracle Orchestra plays Thursday at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. For more dates, visit www.miracleorchestra.com.
Members of All Mighty Senators Sit in with The Big Wu
After performing at Quixotes in Denver, CO, All Mighty Senators members Warren Boes and Jack Denning traveled to Boulder to sit in with The Big Wu Thursday night at The Fox Theatre. Boes (guitar) and Denning (bass) joined the band during the second encore, “Johnny B. Good.” All Mighty Senators, who are currently touring nationally, played to a sold out crowd Saturday night at The Fox Theatre. The group plays Wednesday at The Starlight Lounge in Ft. Collins, CO. Special guests are expected. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.allmightysenators.com.
Jiggle to Host “Night At New Orleans” Concert
As part of an ongoing series of theme concerts, Jiggle will perform at “Night At New Orleans” this Friday, January 26 at the Somerville Theatre in Somerville, MA. The show will also feature Uncle Sammy, pro-marijuana activist and New Orleans disc jockey John Sinclair and brass band the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble. “Life’s a party and there’s no better party than New Orleans,” says Jiggle manager Andrew Stahl. Fans are encouraged to come dressed in festive Mardi Gras attire. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster or at the venue box office. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.jigglethehandle.com.
Jamie Masefield and Doug Perkins to Collaborate
Jamie Masefield and Doug Perkins will perform together this Thursday, January 25 at Middlebury College in Middlebury, VT. Masefield (Jazz Mandolin Project) and Perkins (Smoking Grass) will play a free concert, which is open to the public.
Jazz Mandolin Project will return to the road next month, beginning on February 2 at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. The line-up will feature Jamie Masefield (mandolin) Chris Dahlgren (upright bass) and Ari Hoenig (drums). For more information, visit www.jazzmandolinproject.com.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Confirms Winter Tour
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe has confirmed its winter tour itinerary. The tour kicks off on January 24, when the band will play a free afternoon show at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ, and then head to The Alley in Flagstaff to begin a two-night stand, January 24-25. Robert Walter’s 20th Congress will join the band February 8 – 9 at the House of Blues in Chicago, IL. In early March, the tour heads east and will include two nights at Irving Plaza in New York City, March 9 and 10. The tour concludes March 17 at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.karldenson.com.
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“Fatty Melt” Tour will Feature Ominous Seapods, Agents of Good Roots and Fuzzy Sprouts
Ominous Seapods, Agents of Good Roots and Fuzzy Sprouts will mount a 19-show tour, billed as “Fatty Melt.” The tour begins February 19 at Baylee’s in Blacksburg, VA and will conclude March 13 at The Beehive Theater in Pittsburgh, PA. The bands will perform in a different order each night. There will be no announcement of set times or line-ups prior to each date. The complete itinerary is available at www.ominousseapods.com.
The New Deal Launches Winter Tour, New Album Due this Summer
The New Deal kicks off its winter tour tonight at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO. The band has spent most of the month in the studio working on its upcoming album, which will be released this summer on Jive Electro Records. The current tour will make stops in Montana, California, Oregon and Washington, before heading east. On Sunday February 11, the trio will conclude the tour with a performance at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.sound-and-light.com.
Susan Tedeschi, North Mississippi Allstars Nominated for WC Handy Awards
Susan Tedeschi and North Mississippi Allstars are among the artists to receive nominations for the 22nd Annual WC Handy Awards. For the third year in a row, Tedeschi has been nominated in the category of Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year. She has won the award the last two years. North Mississippi Allstars are up for Best New Artist Debut for their album Shake Hands With Shorty. The awards ceremony will take place May 24 at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN. For more information, visit www.handyawards.com.
Les Claypool Sits in with Galactic, SnoCore Tour Begins
Les Claypool sat in with Galactic last night at The Palace in Los Angeles, CA. Claypool joined the band midway through the set for "Sweetleaf". The SnoCore Icicle Ball Tour began Wednesday at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV and features Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade and Lake Trout (Drums & Tuba will come on board beginning February 4). On Wednesday, Skerik sat in with Galactic during “Charlie Dozen” and “Two Clowns” at the end of the set. Claypool’s sets thus far have included covers such as The Beatles’ “Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band” and “A Little Help From My Friends as well as Pink Floyd’s “Pigs.”
The tour stops at Santa Cruz Civic tonight in Santa Cruz, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.galacticfunk.com.
Phil Lesh to Donate Autographed Posters to Blood Drive
Phil Lesh will appear at Bonfils Blood Center February 10 in Denver, CO. Anyone who donates blood will receive an autographed poster by Lesh. To schedule an appointment, call 303-341-4000.
Phil & Friends’ upcoming “Roam the West” tour will feature guitarists Warren Haynes and Jimmy Herring, drummer John Molo and keyboardist Rob Barraco. The group will perform at The Fillmore in Denver, CO, February 9 - 10, the Roseland Theater in Portland, OR, February 12 - 13, and Maritime Hall in San Francisco, CA February 15 -18. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit www.thephilzone.com.
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Pat McGee Band to Appear on the Late Late Show
Pat McGee Band will make its national television debut January 29 on the Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. The show will air at 12:35 a.m. EST, (technically on the morning of January 30). The Late Late Show is broadcast on CBS Television.
Pat McGee Band recently performed for President and Mrs. Clinton at a White House farewell party held at the 9:30 Club in Washington. The Clintons joined the band on stage and the President complimented the group on its latest album, Shine. For more details, visit www.patmcgeeband.com.
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Among Artists Confirmed for High Sierra Music Festival
Several bands have been confirmed for this summer’s High Sierra Music Festival, which will take place July 5 – 8 at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy, CA. The list of performers includes Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Yonder Mountain String Band, Jazz Mandolin Project, Laura Love Band, Blueground Undergrass, The Motet, Hanuman, Living Daylights, Acoustic Syndicate, Cabaret Diosa and Libby Kirkpatrick. Many more acts will be announced in the coming weeks. The deadline for “early bird” discount tickets is January 29. For more information, visit www.hsmusic.net or call 510-420-1529.
Soulive to Tour with Project Logic Before Heading to Japan
Soulive will play seven shows with Project Logic in February. The run kicks off February 2 at Towson University in Towson, MD and will conclude February 10 at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, ME. On February 23, Soulive heads to Japan for two shows in Fukuoka, two shows in Osaka and two shows in Tokyo. For the complete itinerary, visit www.soulive.com.
Jazz Is Dead Plans “Workingman’s Beauty” Tour
Jazz Is Dead has announced that it will tour in March. The tour is being called “Workingman’s Beauty” and will feature music from two Grateful Dead albums: Workingman’s Dead and American Beauty. It will also mark the first time Jazz is Dead has performed acoustically and with vocals. The line-up features Alphonso Johnson (bass), T Lavitz (keyboards), Rod Morgenstein (drums) and Jeff Pevar (guitar, mandolin, lap steel, vocals). Special guests are expected throughout the tour. Thus far, only a handful of dates have been confirmed. For more information, visit www.jazzisdead.com.
Mimi Fishman Passes Away at 64
Mimi Fishman died Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Central NY. Fishman was the mother of Phish drummer Jon Fishman. She made several appearances on stage with Phish in the early nineties and could often be seen dancing in the front row at shows. Mimi was also very active in the fight against Glaucoma and helped create the Mimi Fishman Foundation, which holds events and auctions that benefit Glaucoma research and recently expanded its list of charitable recipients. “Her love for everyone will always be there,” says David Shulman, of The Foundation. “She had such a positive attitude towards life and believed in the expressions of free thought and the opportunity of helping others. Mimi touched the hearts of many and will be dearly missed by everyone.” She is survived by her husband Dr. Leonard, sons Jon and David, and daughter Julie Trawinski. The family has requested that contributions in Mimi’s memory be made to The Mimi Fishman Foundation, 12685 Dorsett Road #264, Maryland Heights, MO 63043.
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Live Gov't Mule Album will Feature John Scofield; Warren Haynes Solo Album Also in Production
Warren Haynes is currently in the studio mixing two separate albums for future release. The first is a live Gov’t Mule album featuring special guest John Scofield. Material for the CD was recorded at the Georgia Theater in Athens, GA on 9/22/99 and The Roxy in Atlanta, GA on 9/23/99. The second album will feature solo acoustic work by Haynes, primarily in the live setting. Titles and release dates are yet to be confirmed.
Haynes is also continuing work on the tribute album for the late Allen Woody. The project features Gov't Mule drummer Matt Abts as well as guest bass players on each track. The line-up includes Les Claypool (Primus, Flying Frog Brigade), Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead, Phil & Friends), Mike Gordon (Phish), Alphonso Johnson (Weather Report, Santana, Jazz is Dead, The Other Ones), Bootsy Collins (James Brown, P-Funk), David Schools (Widespread Panic), Francis Prestia (Tower of Power) and Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers). More musicians will be announced next week.
Jeff Beck Announces U.S. Tour; New Album Due
Jeff Beck will tour the U.S. in February and March in support of his new album,You Had It Coming. The CD will be released February 5 on Epic Records. The tour kicks off February 15 at the Paramount in Seattle, WA and concludes with a two-night stand at Roseland Ballroom in New York City, March 22-23. Beck’s band features guitarist Jennifer Batten, bassist Randy Hope-Taylor and drummer Steve Alexander. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.jeffbeckmusic.com.
Members of Deep Banana Blackout Plan Side Project
Deep Banana Blackout members Eric Kalb and Hope Clayburn will perform January 31 at The Acoustic Café in Bridgeport, CT. Kalb (drums) and Clayburn (horns, flute, guitar) will be joined by Electric Hill bassist Rich Zurowski and will play under the moniker, The Spang-a-lang (formerly ding-ding-da-ding). The trio will perform several covers as well as Clayburn originals. For more information, call 203-335-3655.
Futureman and Sunny Ortiz Will Collaborate
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones percussionist Roy “Futureman” Wooten will perform with Widespread Panic percussionist Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz January 24 at the Georgia Theater in Athens, GA. The show is being presented by Dr. Arvin Scott and Friends as “Beat The Drum.” Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Drumming For Success Youth Program. Door prizes will be given away, including a hand drum from Latin Percussion. For ticket information, visit www.georgiatheatre.com.
Dickey Betts Band to Perform at Benefit Concert
The Dickey Betts Band will perform this Saturday, January 20 at the Charlie Daniels Angelus Concert at Coachman Park in Clearwater, FL. The show is a benefit for The Angelus, Inc. a non-profit corporation that provides group homes, day programs and camps for non-ambulatory children and adults. Over 30 artists will be appearing at the event. The Dickey Betts Band consists of Betts (guitar, vocals), Mark May (guitar, vocals), David Stoltz (bass), Kris Jensen (saxophone, flute), Mark Greenberg (drums), Matt Zeiner (keyboards, vocals) and Junior Ortiz (percussion). The group will take the stage from 2:10 – 2:55 p.m.
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The Motet to Tour in Support of New Album
Colorado-based The Motet will tour in support of its new CD, Play. The tour begins with a two-night stand January 26-27 at Tulagi’s in Boulder, CO. The Motet will perform with Deep Banana Blackout February 15 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA. The tour concludes February 24 at the San Juan Room in Durango, CO. For the complete itinerary, visit www.themotet.net.
Umphrey’s McGee Releases New CD
Umphrey’s McGee has released a new album, titled One Fat Sucka. The band plans to do a mini-tour in the Northeast in February. Confirmed dates include February 15 at the Iron Horse in Northampton, MA and February 17 and 18 at The Snow Barn in West Dover, VT. More shows will be added. The group plays January 26 at The Barrymore Theater in Madison, WI. For more dates, visit www.umphreys.com.
On January 25 members of Umphrey’s McGee will participate in a production called “Dissonance,” which is being held at the State Theater in South Bend City, IN. The line-up includes Jake Cinninger (Umphrey's McGee, Ali baba's Tahini), Steven Krojniewski (Mushroomhead, Ali Baba's Tahini), Kahlil Smylie (Ali Baba's Tahini), Joel Cummins (Umphrey's McGee), Karl Englemann (Natty Love Joys, Ali Baba's Tahini), Michael Mirro (Umphrey's McGee), Brett Padget (Spoonfed, Velvis Elvet, Juniper Tree) and Josh Quinlan (Ray's Music Exchange).
Jerry Joseph & Jackmormons Tour Europe
Jerry Joseph & Jackmormons are currently touring in Europe. The tour began Friday at Gulliver in Pergine, Italy and will conclude January 25 at La Fabricca della Birra in Lugano, Switzerland. On Feburary 7, the band will perform at Corvallis in Peacock, OR and continue playing shows on the West Coast through March. Joseph has a new CD available, titled Everything Was Beautiful. Many special guests appear on the album, including Pete Droge, Laynge Martine, Dave Hull, Peter Stroud, Paul Brainard, Caleb Klauder, Ian Moore, Junior Ruppel, and Brad Rosen. For more information, including the band’s tour dates, visit www.jerryjoseph.com.
Deep Banana Blackout Signs with Flying Frog Records
Flying Frog Records has just announced the signing of Deep Banana Blackout. The band is currently in the studio working on its Flying Frog debut, due this spring. Allman Brothers Band and Frogwings drummer Butch Trucks, C.E.O. of the label says, "I think Deep Banana Blackout is one of most exciting bands on the scene today. After seeing the band with Hope, they really blew me away. They are one of the most exciting, versatile bands out there with incredible potential. I am excited to have them join Flying Frog and I am looking forward to a marvelous future." The label has also released albums by The Slip, Schleigho and Frogwings.
Deep Banana Blackout plays February 3 at The Fillmore in Denver, CO. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
Soulfarm Guitarist Releases Solo Album
Soulfarm guitarist C Lanzbom has recenly finished work on his third solo album, titled Meditations. Lanzbom is joined on the CD by bassist Darren Solomon (Ray Charles, Barry Manilow) harpist Park Stickney, violinist Miri Ben-Ari, flutist Darius Kaufman (Sinead O'Connor) and Soulfarm drummer Mark Ambrosino, who appears on the album sporadically. "This gives me an opportunity to work on my classical, acoustic and more improvisational and world beat leanings," says Lanzbom. "It allows me to broaden the magically warm experience I've always gotten from playing guitar." Meditations will be released February 6 on Desert Rock Records and can be ordered online at www.soulfarm.net.
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Pete Pidgeon to Collaborate with Members of The Slip and Miracle Orchestra
Pete Pidgeon will make his Massachusetts debut Wednesday night at Harper’s Ferry in Allston. Backing Pidgeon will be Miracle Orchestra members Garret Sayers (bass) and Jared Sims (saxophone), Andrew Barr (drums) of The Slip and Tanya Shylock (vocals) of Mountains of Venus, which will close the show. For more information, visit www.arcoda.cjb.net.
Jemimah Puddleduck to Perform at Musicians For Medical Marijuana Benefit
Jemimah Puddleduck and Cosmoc Mercy will perform at a benefit concert for Musicians For Medical Marijuana this Friday, January 19 at the Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center in Berkeley, CA. Jemimah Puddleduck consists of Mark Karan (Ratdog, The Other Ones), John Molo (Phil and Friends, Bruce Hornsby and The Range), Arlan Schierbaum (The Pointer Sisters, Mandrill) and Bob Gross (Albert King, Delany Bramlett). Tickets are on sale now through www.gdtstoo.com or by calling 415-457-6388. Proceeds from the show will support public education efforts, medical cannabis research and financial assistance for patients and their caregivers facing legal challenges. For more information, visit www.m4mmj.org.
Initial Donations Made from Proceeds of The Phish Companion
The Mockingbird Foundation has announced its first donations have been made to the American Music Conference and the International Society for Music Education. Donated funds were raised from net sales of The Phish Companion, a 928-page book released in November. The Mockingbird Foundation plans to release a Phish tribute album titled Sharing In the Groove, which will be available for pre-order next month. The Foundation plans to make several substantial grants to a variety of organizations beginning in March. For more information, visit www.phish.net/mockingbird.
Dave Matthews Band Releases Single on Napster
The Dave Matthews Band has released its latest single, “I Did It” via Napster, becoming the first major label group to do so with its record label’s permission. The decision came last week when fans began posting low-quality versions of the song on Napster. "Dave Matthews Band was happy to hear of Napster users' enthusiasm for 'I Did It,' but wants to make certain that DMB fans listening to the song via the Internet also have access to a high-quality MP3 file that sounds as the band intended," the group said in a statement. In October, Napster merged with Bertelsmann AG, the parent company of DMB’s label, BMG.
The song will appear on the band’s forthcoming album Everyday, due in stores February 27.
Several Surprise Guests Perform at Wetlands Power Jam
As if the line-up wasn’t impressive enough, several unannounced guests showed up at the Wetlands Preserve Power Jam Friday in New York City. Surprise performers included Guitarist Jon Gutwillig and drummer Sam Altman of The Disco Biscuits, drummer Aaron Comess (The Spin Doctors), percussionist Brian Rosenworcel (Guster), saxophonist Rob Somerville (Deep Banana Blackout), 17-year old guitar prodigy Seth Feinberg, bassist Bill Stites, keyboardist Aaron Radder, bassist April Fresh (Steakhouse), members of The Squad, keyboardist George Wood, percussionist Paulie Herron (The Maui Project, Electron), and Wetlands staff members Scott Long (Steakhouse), Rodney Speed and Kregg Ajamu. Musicians who were already on the bill included moe. members Vinnie Amico, Chuck Garvey, Al Schnier and Jim Loughlin, Deep Banana Blackout members Fuzz, Hope Clayburn, Eric Kalb and Johnny Durkin, guitarist Eric Krasno (Soulive) DJ Logic, DJ Stitch (Maui Project, Electron), Uncle Sammy members Max Delaney, Brian O’Connell and Tom Arey, all members of ulu, and Brothers Past members Tom Hamilton and Tom McKee. As one would imagine, the stage was very crowded for most of the evening, forcing the players to perform common cover songs including “Cissy Strut,” “The Chicken,” “Watermellon Man,” Sympathy for the Devil,” “War Pigs,” “Smoke on the Water,” and “Sex Machine.” The sold out show began at 10 p.m. with a short set by ulu and lasted until nearly 5 a.m.
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Schleigho Cancels Winter Tour
Due to an illness in the family of one of its members, Schleigho has announced the cancellation of its winter tour. This was slated to be the quartet's first national tour in more than two years, stretching out from the northeast to California. The band may make up some of its east coast dates in February or March.
Updated information, including the release date of its upcoming live CD will soon be made available at www.schleigho.com.
New George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Partners CD Completed
Bassist George Porter (The Meters, Funky Meters) has finished production on a new album with his side project Runnin’ Partners. Titled Funk ‘n’ Gonuts, the CD also features guitarist Brit Anderson, keyboardist John Gros, pianist Michael Lemmler and drummer David Russell Batiste. Samples from the album are available now at www.georgeporterjr.com.
George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Partners play January 19 at Moonsons in Mobile, AL.
Jonathan Townes and LiveArt Release Live Album
Jonathan Townes and LiveArt have released a new double live CD titled This Is Secret Music. Material on the album was recorded June 14-15, 1999 at Fifth House in Brooklyn, NY. The line-up features guitarist Townes (John Medeski, Jeff Sipe), Keyboardist Alex Lacamoire (John Zorn), bassist Neal Fountain (Col. Bruce Hampton and the Fiji Mariners, Fat Bag), drummer Andy Sanesi (John Zorn) and percussionist Daniel Sadownick (David Fiuczynski, Steely Dan). For more information, visit www.giglaeoplexis.com.
Plans Underway for Big Wu Family Reunion
The Big Wu has announced a few acts that have been confirmed for this year's Family Reunion festival. The event will be held May 25-27 at Jamboree Campground in Black River Falls, WI. The line-up features The Big Wu, Umphrey's McGee, All Mighty Senators, Yonder Mountain String Band, and The Recipe. More bands will be announced soon. Proceeds from the festival’s beer sales will benefit the Black River Falls Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.thebigwu.com.
The Recipe Announces Winter Tour, Holds Contest
The Recipe will kick off its winter tour January 25 at 123 Pleasant Street in Morgantown, WV. The tour will include two shows with Dr. Didg, February 9 at the Recher Theatre in Towson, MD and February 10 at the Trocadero in Philadelphia, PA. The band is currently holding a trivia contest for the following question: "Name as many people as you can, who have played bass for The Recipe at an official Recipe show." Prizes include one of the first 1,000 copies of Love Marble Hoe-Down autographed by the current line-up, an autographed photo of the band and a Recipe T-shirt, and an official unused ticket from The All Good Festival and The Real Millennium New Year's Bash autographed by the band. To participate in the contest, email reciperocks@hotmail.com. Entries must be received by January 19.
New Album on the way from Blues Traveler
Blues Traveler has finished work on a new studio album due out in March. The CD, which is yet to be titled, will be the band's first since the death of founding bassist Bobby Sheehan, who died from a drug overdose in August of 1999. Two new members will appear on the forthcoming album, bass player Tad Kinchla (brother of Blues Traveler guitarist Chan) and keyboardist Ben Wilson. The band plans to tour extensively in support of the new record, although no dates have been announced. In the coming weeks, the band's website will feature live MP3s from the group's fall tour in addition to various older material.
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Keller Williams and Merl Saunders to Play Benefit
Keller Williams and Merl Saunders and His Funky Friends will perform on January 23 at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. The show being presented by the University of Vermont Student Activities Concert Board. All proceeds from the event will go towards bringing more jam-oriented artists to UVM. Showtime is 9 p.m.
Keller plays January 17 at the Khyber Pass in Philadelphia, PA. For more, visit www.kellerwilliams.net.
Leftover Salmon Announces New Members, Winter Tour Dates
Leftover Salmon has announced the addition of three new members to the band in the wake of Tye North and Jeff Sipe’s departure. Drummer Jose Martinez and bassist Greg Garrison have been added to the group as well as former Derek Trucks Band keyboardist Bill McKay. All three members performed with the band on New Year’s Eve at the Paramount Theater in Denver, CO. Leftover’s winter tour kicks off January 18 at Double Diamond in Aspen, CO and will conclude February 24 at the Showbox in Seattle, WA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.leftoversalmon.com.
Gibb Droll Announces Tour Dates, Records with Members of Everything
Guitarist Gibb Droll is currently working on a new album with bassist Dave Slankard and drummer Nate Brown of the band Everything. The album is being produced by Everything guitarist Steve Van Dam. Droll will play two upcoming dates with the Gibb Droll Band, January 25 at the 8 X 10 Club in Baltimore, MD and January 26 at the State Theater in Falls Church, VA. He will also perform a handful of acoustic dates in Colorado with Everything guitarist Craig Honeycut. For the complete itinerary, visit www.gibbdroll.com.
Phish’s Bittersweet Motel to be Released on VHS and DVD
Image Entertainment has announced that Bittersweet Motel, Todd Phillip's documentary on Phish, will be released on VHS and DVD March 6. Both formats feature additional footage and interviews, as well as complete versions of songs not originally featured in the film, such as “Punch You in the Eye,” “Big Black Furry Creatures From Mars,” “Maze” and “Lawn Boy.” The DVD also includes an interview with Phillips. The movie will run in a limited number of theaters in January and February. For more information, visit www.bittersweetmotel.com.
To pre-order a copy, visit www.phish.com.
Agents of Good Roots Bass Player to Take Leave of Absence
Agents of Good Roots bass player Stewart Myers has announced that he will be taking “an indeterminate leave of absence from the band” to spend more time with his family. Myers’ wife is expecting their second child at the end of the month. While at home, Stewart plans to record a solo album and begin production on a box set of early unreleased Agents of Good Roots recordings. Myers will play three more dates with the band: tonight at Artistika Cafe in Greensboro, NC, tomorrow at Zig’s in Alexandria, VA and Saturday at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. AGR has named Kevin Hamilton, formerly of the Gibb Droll Band, as its new bassist. Hamilton’s debut will be February 5 at the Jewish Mother in Virginia Beach, VA. For more information, visit www.agentsofgoodroots.com.
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Help Kras
Soulive guitarist Eric Krasno had some personal items stolen from Wetlands Preserve in New York City last Wednesday. Krasno’s “Blue Note Records” bag was taken from the backstage area. The contents of the bag included several irreplaceable DAT tapes of Lettuce, as well as a CD player, Sony headphones, numerous CDs, and some very important documents. Eric is asking that anyone who saw anything related to the incident email him at ekraz22@aol.com.
Krasno will perform with Lettuce tonight at Wetlands as part of its Wednesday residency in January. Special guests are expected.
Galactic's Theryl DeClouet Releases solo Album
Galactic vocalist Theryl "The Houseman" DeClouet has a new solo album that has just been released on Rounder Records. Titled The Houseman Cometh, the CD features members of Galactic, who appear on “I Get Lifted” and “Ready, Willing & Able.” Other special guests include members of the Wild Magnolias and John Cleary’s Band. On Friday, DeClouet will perform at a record release party at Tipitina’s Uptown in New Orleans, LA.
Galactic plays Wednesday at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV. The show is the first date on the SnoCore Icicle Ball tour, which also features Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Lake Trout and Drums and Tuba. For the complete itinerary, visit www.galacticfunk.com.
Strangefolk Adds New York Dates to Winter Tour
Strangefolk has confirmed two dates at Wetlands Preserve in New York City as part of its upcoming winter tour. The band will perform at the Manhattan venue March 2 and 3. The tour kicks off January 31 at Pearl Street in Northampton, MA and will conclude February 24 at the State Theatre in Portland, ME. For the complete itinerary, visit www.strangefolk.com.
Lesh, Gordon, Claypool and Flea Among Guests on Allen Woody Tribute Album
Gov’t Mule members Warren Haynes and Matt Abts are currently in the studio recording a tribute album for Allen Woody, who passed away last August. The CD will feature a long list of guest bass players that were of great influence to Woody. The line-up includes Les Claypool (Primus, Flying Frog Brigade), Phil Lesh (Grateful Dead, Phil & Friends), Mike Gordon (Phish), Alphonso Johnson (Weather Report, Santana, Jazz is Dead, The Other Ones), Bootsy Collins (James Brown, P-Funk), David Schools (Widespread Panic), Francis Prestia (Tower of Power) and Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers). A release date has not yet been set. More details will be announced soon.
Members of The Slip, Miracle Orchestra to Collaborate
Members of The Slip, Miracle Orchestra and other special guests will perform this Tuesday, January 16 at The Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA. The line-up is comprised of Andrew Barr (The Slip) on percussion, Marc Friedman (The Slip) on bass, Bill Carbone (M.O.) on drums, Garrett Sayers (M.O.) on bass, Jared Sims (M.O.) on saxophone, Mamadou N'Daiye on Djembe and vocals and Mr. Rourke on turntables. The evening will feature traditional West African music in addition to some extended improvisation. Tickets will be available at the door.
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Monkeys On Ecstasy to Perform Thursday
moe. fans shut out of this Saturday's intimate show at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY are in luck. On Thursday, moe. will play a stealth show at Valentine's in Albany, NY. The show is being billed as "Monkeys On Ecstacy," a long-time moniker that the band performs under in smaller venues. For ticket information, call 518-432-6572.
Deep Banana Blackout Announces West Coast Dates
Deep Banana Blackout has confirmed two weeks of West Coast tour dates in February. The tour kicks off February 3 with Maceo Parker at the Fillmore in Denver, CO. The Motet will play four dates with Deep Banana, February 8-10 and Februay 15 at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA. The tour concludes February 17 at Belly Up in Solano Beach, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
ThaMuseMeant Announces Break Up
ThaMuseMeant has decided to disband after nearly seven years. The group will play three farewell shows, beginning tonight at Hannibal Brown’s in Aspen, CO. The band’s two final shows will take place February 16 at El Taoseno in Taos, NM and February 17 at The El Rey Theatre n Albuquerque, NM. Members of ThamuseMeant plan to pursue individual projects in the future. For more details, visit www.thamusemeant.com.
DJ Harry and Friends to Play Post-String Cheese Incident Show
DJ Harry and Friends will perform at The Turnverin February 16, following String Cheese Incident’s show at the Fillmore in Denver, CO. Harry’s album, String Cheese Remix Project features house and trance mixes comprised of live String Cheese Incident song samples and was inspired by his guest performance with the band at Horning's Hideout this past summer. Showtime is 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tickets are available at www.sciticketing.com beginning today.
Keller Williams Confirms Winter Tour
Keller Williams will kick off his winter tour January 17 at the Khyber Pass in Philadelphia, PA. The tour will support Williams’ latest live album, Loop, which is available through his website or at his live shows. Other dates on the tour include January 24 at the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, MA, February 2 at the 8 X 10 in Baltimore, MD, February 9 at the Elbow Room in Columbia, SC, and February 14 and 15 at Stella Blue in Asheville, NC. The tour concludes February 28 at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. More dates will be announced soon. For more information, visit www.kellerwilliams.net.
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NEMO Adds Jam Band Category
NEMO has announced that this year, for the first time it will be adding a category for jam bands. The Music Showcase and Conference, which returns to Boston, MA April 19 – 20, gives unsigned bands the opportunity to perform in front of industry professionals. NEMO also features the Boston Music Awards, which take place at the Orpheum Theater. “Jam bands have always been an important part of the live music scene,” says Jim Morgan, Showcase Director for NEMO. “With more and more of them springing up everywhere, NEMO would love to be able to showcase the ‘cream of the crop’ at our annual event here in Boston, to both the music industry and the general public.” Any band that is interested in submitting a press kit can visit www.nemoboston.com for more information. The deadline for submissions is Friday, January 12.
Phil & Friends to Play Four Nights in San Francisco
Phil Lesh & Friends will play a four-night stand at Maritime Hall in San Francisco, CA February 15-18. The first day to mail order for tickets is tomorrow. More information is available at www.gdtstoo.com. Other Phil & Friends dates that have been confirmed include February 9 and 10 at The Fillmore in Denver, CO and February 12 and 13 at Roseland in Portland, OR. For more details, visit www.thephilzone.com.
moe. Unveils Itinerary for Dither Tour
moe. has released its winter tour itinerary. The tour begins February 1st at Harry-O’s in Park City, UT and will support the band’s forthcoming album, Dither, which is due out February 6. Other stops on the tour include the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, OR on February 9, the Warfield in San Francisco, CA on February 10, Tipitina’s in New Orleans, LA on February 17, the Flynn Theatre in Burlington, VT on March 1, and the Orpheum Theatre in Boston, MA on March 3. The tour will conclude March 17 at Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, CO. For the complete itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
Ominous Seapods Confirm “Winter Mutation 2001: A Mutation”
The Ominous Seapods have confirmed a few winter tour dates, billed as “Winter Mutation 2001: A Mutation.” The mini-tour kicks off January 26 at Beardslee Castle in Little Falls, NY and will conclude February 27 at The Brandyhouse in Atlanta, GA. Plans are currently in the works for the “Fatty Melt Tour,” which will feature The Seapods, Agents of Good Roots and Fuzzy Sprouts in late February and early March.
This month, Guitarist Dana Monteith will perform solo shows every Monday night at Valentines in Albany, NY and guitarist Todd Pasternack will play solo gigs at the Lion Heart in Albany January 9, 16 and 23. For details and a complete listing of the band’s tour dates, visit www.ominousseapods.com.
Schleigho Announces Winter Tour Dates
Schleigho has announced plans for its first national tour in two years. The first leg of the tour begins Wednesday at The 13th Floor in Baltimore, MD and will include stops in New York, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida and Louisiana, before concluding February 10 at Lucy’s in Austin, TX. For the complete itinerary, visit www.schleigho.com. The second leg of the tour will be announced soon and will consist of West Coast dates.
Schleigho will release a live CD this spring on Flying Frog Records. The album was recorded at Ho-Down 2000 and features a few special guests sitting in with the band.
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Garaj Mahal to Play West Coast Dates
Garaj Mahal will play a handful of upcoming dates on the West Coast. The band features drummer Alan Hertz (KVHW, Steve Kimock Band), guitarist Fareed Haque (Sting) and bassist Kai Eckhardt (John McLaughlin, Chick Corea). The trio will play January 20 at the Last Day Saloon in San Francisco, CA, January 26 at Café Tomo in Arcata, CA and January 27 at Mount Tabor Theater in Portland, OR. More dates will be added in the coming weeks. Keyboardist Eric Levy will also perform with the trio at this month’s shows.
More information is available at www.x-group.net.
Members of moe., Deep Banana Blackout Added to Wetlands Power Jam
Wetlands Preserve has just confirmed four members of moe. and three additional members of Deep Banana Blackout to participate in the Power Jam being held January 12 in New York City. Representing moe. will be drummer Vinnie Amico, guitarists Chuck Garvey and Al Schnier and percussionist Jim Loughlin. Deep Banana Blackout members Fuzz (guitar), Hope Clayburn (vocals and horns), Eric Kalb (drums) and Johnny Durkin (percussion) will also perform. The rest of the line-up includes DJ Logic, Soulive guitarist Eric Krasno, DJ Stitch (The Maui Project, Electron) Uncle Sammy members Max Delaney (guitar), Brian O’Connell (bass) and Tom Arey (drums) as well as members of Brothers Past, Loop Dreams and all members of ulu. Other special guests are expected.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no service charge.
Santana Planning New Album
Carlos Santana will enter the studio in May to begin production on a new album. "I'm going to be a daddy/husband until May," said Santana in a statement. "My main goal is still to create music that will dismantle violence and, hopefully, work with other musicians that have that kind of intention." The album is expected to be completed by the fall.
Jeff Coffin to Play Solo Shows
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones’ horn player Jeff Coffin will be playing a handful of solo dates beginning next week. The band will be billed as “Jeff Coffin & the Mu’tet” and will feature Coffin, Tom Giampietro (drums), Derek Jones (bass) and Chris Waters (keyboards). The mini-tour begins January 8 at the Music Zone in Asheville, NC and will conclude January 13 at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA. For more information, visit www.jeffcoffin.com//tour.html.
Coffin also will be performing on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at Bean Central in Nashville, TN.
Strangefolk Confirms Winter Tour
Strangefolk has announced its winter tour dates. The band will be touring in its new formation, which includes keyboardist Scott Shdeed and guitarist Luke Montgomery. The tour will kick off January 31 at Pearl Street in Northampton, MA and will conclude February 24 at the State Theatre in Portland, ME. The complete itinerary will be available soon at www.strangefolk.com.
The band recently recorded a set of music for the “Jam Nation” radio program, which is hosted by Jambands.com editor-in-chief Dean Budnick and news director Jeff Waful. The hour-long set will air this Sunday beginning at 8 p.m. on 104.1 FM in the Hartford, CT area or online at www.radio104.com.
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Count M'Butu Orchestra Releases Debut Album
Count M'Butu Orchestra’s debut album, See The Sun is now available. The CD features Aquarium Rescue Unit alumni M'Butu, Jimmy Herring, Oteil Burbridge, Kofi Burbridge, Jeff Sipe and Matt Mundy as well as special guests Graciela Lopez, Chuck Leavell, Ricky Keller, Oliver Wells, and Marcus Williams. Music samples and ordering information are available at www.terminusrecords.com.
Allman Brothers Band Announces Beacon Theatre Dates with Warren Haynes
The Allman Brothers Band has confirmed eight dates at New York City’s Beacon Theatre in March. The shows will take place March 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23 and 24. Special guest and former ABB member Warren Haynes will be performing with the band for the run, however sources say it is still unknown if he will rejoin the group permanently. Haynes with fill the guitar slot left vacant by Jimmy Herring, who will continue touring with Phil Lesh & Friends for the immediate future. The Allman Brothers’ line-up for the Beacon shows will consist of Haynes, Derek Trucks, Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones and Jaimoe. Tickets go on sale January 13 through Ticketmaster.
Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse Band Confirm Tour
The Dixie Dregs will kick off a tour with the Steve Morse Band January 9th at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, MI. The Dregs’ line-up will feature Steve Morse on guitar, T Lavitz on keyboards, Rod Morgenstein on drums, Allen Sloan on violin, Andy West on bass, Dave LaRue on bass, and Jerry Goodman on violin. The tour concludes January 21 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA. For the complete itinerary, visit www.tlavitz.com/news.htm.
Wetlands Power Jam will Feature DJ Logic, Eric Krasno and Fuzz
Wetlands Preserve has announced an all star line-up of musicians that will perform at the club on January 12. The band will consist of DJ Logic, Deep Banana Blackout guitarist Fuzz, Soulive guitarist Eric Krasno, DJ Stitch (The Maui Project, Electron) and members of ulu, Uncle Sammy, Brothers Past and Loop Dreams. Other special guests are expected.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster or at the Wetlands box office with no service charge.
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones Receive Two Grammy Nominations
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones have received two Grammy nominations. The band’s latest CD, Outbound, is up for Best Contemporary Jazz Album and “Zona Mona” has been nominated for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. The 43rd annual Grammy Awards will take place February 21 in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on CBS TV. For the complete list of nominations, visit www.grammy.com/awards/43nominees.html.
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Father Time, Guitarist’s Father Join The Big Wu on New Year’s Eve
The Big Wu was joined by guitarist Chris Castino’s father, who sang “When I Die” with the band on New Year’s Eve at the Historic State Theater in Minneapolis, MN. Other special guests included Dean Magraw who sang with the group on “Like a Rolling Stone” and played guitar on “Also Sprach Zarathustra” and “Midnight Rudy.” Andy Miller appeared as Father Time and led the band in a “Cosmic Count-down.” For the encore, The Wu covered Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy.”
The Big Wu plays January 11 at Sensations in Grand Forks, ND. For more dates, visit www.thebigwu.com.
ekoostik hookah Celebrates New Year with 40-Foot Bottle of Champagne
ekoostik hookah uncorked a 40-foot bottle of champagne at its New Year’s Eve concert at the Agora Theater in Cleveland, OH. The band also debuted two new songs, "Raging River” and “Secrets in the Kiln.” After breaking out the over-sized bottle of bubbly at midnight, the group launched into a bluegrass take of “Auld Lang Syne” and then broke out a 25-minute version of Pink Floyd’s “Echoes.” After “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” the band debuted two new originals, “Happy New Year” and “Keepin Time” and then encored with The Beatles’ “I am The Walrus.”
Ekoostik hookah plays next on January 17 at 123 Pleasant Street in Morgantown, WV. For the band’s full itinerary, visit www.ekoostik.com/html/dates.html.
Jen Durkin-Kalb Sits in with Deep Banana Blackout During NYE Shows
Jen Durkin-Kalb sat in with Deep Banana Blackout at the band's New Year's shows, December 30-31 at the Mertens Theater in Bridgeport, CT. Durkin-Kalb emerged during the first set on 12/30 and sang on "God Made U, " which segued into "B'fast." She later returned for "Comin Round" to close the set. During set two, she added vocals to "Trip," "Tug," "Groove Is Here," and the first encore, "Message From The Meters."
On New Year's Eve, Jen sang on "Ain't Doin Too" and "Bump & Sway," during which she traded verses with new lead singer Hope Clayburn.
Deep Banana Blackout currently has no confirmed tour dates.
Ominous Seapods Journey Down Abbey Road for NYE
Ominous Seapods rang in the New Year with a show at Ray's Downtown in West Palm Beach, FL that included Side B of The Beatles' Abbey Road. Shortly after midnight, the band kicked into "Mean Mr. Mustard,"
which was followed by "Polythene Pam," "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window," "Golden Slumbers," Carry That Weight" and "The End." EyeQRadio's Scott Langer also added backing vocals to "Lighthouse" to begin the second set.
The Seapods play tonight at The Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. For more dates, visit www.ominousseapods.com.
Phish Nominated for Two Grammy Awards
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences has just announced the nominations for the 43rd annual Grammy Awards and Phish has been nominated twice. “First Tube” is up for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Other nominations in the category include Peter Frampton’s “Off The Hook,” “The Call of The Ktulu” by Metallica wth Michael Kamen Conducting The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Joe Satriani’s “Until We Say Goodbye” and “Electric Lullaby” by the Kenny Wayne Shepard Band.
Phish’s 6-CD live album, Hampton Comes Alive has been nominated in the category of Best Boxed Recording Package.
The Grammys will be held February 21 in Los Angeles and will be broadcast on CBS TV. For a complete list of the nominations, visit
www.grammy.com/awards/43nominees.html.
Two Jerry Garcia Band Albums on the Way
Grateful Dead Records/Arista has announced the release of two live albums from the Jerry Garcia Band. The first, Don’t Let Go, was recorded May 21, 1976 at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, CA. The line-up features Garcia, bassist John Kahn (John Fogerty), drummer Ron Tutt (Carpenters), and Grateful Dead members Keith and Donna Jean Godchaux. The track listing includes “Sugaree,” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” “After Midnight,” “Don’t Let Go,” “The Way You Do The Things You Do” and Mission In The Rain.” The album is due out on January 23.
The second album, Shining Star, is scheduled to be released in March.
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Captain Claypool Joined by Stephen Perkins, Kazoo-Abetted Audience
Les Claypool affirmed his new stage identity during the Frog Brigade’s New Year’s Eve performance at San Francisco’s Filmore. Claypool, who previously announced his lateral move from Colonel to Captain in deference to Bruce Hampton, took the stage behind a captain’s wheel and donned a sixteenth century naval officer’s uniform. Following the New Year’s Eve countdown Claypool welcomed those in attendance to join him on kazoos for a performance of "Here Come The Bastards" dedicated to the incoming Presidential administration. Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction and opening band Banyan) later joined the Brigade on stage for the appropriate maritime-themed encore of "Moby Dick."
Les Claypool and the Frog Brigade will join Galactic, Lake Trout and Drums & Tuba on the SnoCore Icicle Ball Tour which begins on January 17 in Las Vegas.
String Cheese Incident Incorporates Rituals, Guests; Slows Time
Colorado-based String Cheese Incident blended a number of elements during its three show run at the Portland Convention Center. In addition to six sets of its own music, the band welcomed a number of guest performers including Steel Pulse (for "Let Freedom Ring," and "Get Up Stand Up" on the 29th), Ozomatli ("MLT," "Revolution/Activate" on the 30th), Dr. Didg ("Joyful Sound" on the 30th) and Keller Williams ("Jellyfish" and "Kidney In a Cooler" on the 31st). The ritual component of the shows, realized by Peak Experience Productions, focussed on water during the 29th, earth during the 30th and space on the 31st (hence 2001 a String Cheese Odyssey). On New Year’s Eve these efforts seemingly slowed the nature of time as the band New Year’s celebrated at 12:30, with the countdown emerging from "Fly Like An Eagle."
String Cheese Incident’s Winter Carnival dates and ticket information are now available at the bands web site.
Syncronicity From Uncle Sammy During 4-Set NYE Show
Uncle Sammy performed in front of a sea of digital clocks and glowing planets on New Year’s Eve at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The band played several time-related songs, complimenting the “Time Out Of Mind” theme of the night. The clocks were all set at different random times up until midnight, when they all began blinking 12:00 and then remained flashing the actual time – in sync- until the show concluded at 6:10 a.m. The four-set show featured a guest appearance by Dennis Lichtman of Mori Stylez, who played electric mandolin on “M.A.G.,” “Sociology” and Aquarium Rescue Unit’s “Time is Free.” ulu keyboard player Scott Chasolen also sat in on “Sociology.” Vocalist Dawn Derow added backing harmonies to The Doobie Brothers’ “Minute By Minute,” Pink Floyd’s “Time,” Bob Marley’s “Time Will Tell” and Steely Dan’s “Reelin’ In The Years” and “Time Out of Mind.” For the complete set list, visit Box Scores.
Uncle Sammy returns to Wetlands on January 27. For more information, visit www.unclesammy.com.
Steve Kimock Joined by Bruce Hornsby, Returns to the Stage with The Other Ones
Following two shows at the Great American Music Hall on December 27 and 28, the Steve Kimock Band culminated the new year with a pair of performances opening for the Other Ones. During the first of these, at Universal Amphitheater on the 30th, Kimock and Co. welcomed Bruce Hornsby on piano for set-closer “Baby Baby.” On the next night, Kimock himself appeared as a guest, returning to the stage with the Other Ones throughout much of the second set during an extended run that began during "The Other One” and concluded with “Sugar Magnolia>Sunshine Daydream.”
Upcoming SKB dates will be announced soon at www.kimock.com
Miracle Orchestra Expands For Evening, Performs Terrapin Suite
Boston’s Miracle Orchestra invited a range of performers on stage for its New Year’s Eve show. The core quartet was joined by vocalist Dan Rockett, Brian Sayer(brother of bass player Garret Sayer) on a second drum kit and Jay O’Keefe on guitar. This line-up then performed the entire "Terrapin Station" suite along with other songs, including a Bob Marley medley, Stevie Wonder’s "I Wish" and Rockett’s own “the Real Thing.” The latter song served as preview of sorts for Rockett’s forthcoming solo release, in which he is backed by members of the Miracle Orchestra and the Slip.
Miracle Orchestra latest disc is Forks, Bends and Spoons. For updated information on the group visit www.miracleorchestra.com.
Widespread Panic Celebrates Percussion-Infused Two Night Stand
Widespread Panic’s two sold out performances at Atlanta’s Philips Arena yielded a number of guest musicians on percussion. The ensemble, which appeared on the first evening, included Flecktone Futureman, Count Mbutu, Charlie Pruett (Allgood) and University of Georgia Professor Dr. Arvin Scott. In addition, Tinsley Ellis appeared during “Stop Breaking Down Blues” on guitar and John Keane took the stage on pedal steel for "Blue Indian” and “This Part of Town.” Also of note: on the 31st the band opened the first of its three extended sets with Dave Schools on upright bass and John Bell on acoustic guitar (Bell later picked up a mandolin during “Ain’t Life Grand.”)
The group, which is headed to the studio to record a follow up to Til The Medicine Takes (and the live release Another Joyous Occasion), has not yet announced its upcoming tour plans.
Leslie Helpert, ThaMuseMeant Help the Slip To Defeat Robots
The Slip’s New Year’s Eve show at the Somerville Theatre incorporated elaborate costumes, stage design and puppetry to enhance a futuristic storyline. The theme involved robots who were attempting to eliminate creative thought before ultimately tasting defeat through the triumphant vocalization of the perfect note, middle C. During this component of the show, members of opening band ThaMuseMeant and Leslie Helpert joined the trio to celebrate this vanquishment through a performance of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
Mike Gordon sits in with Haynes/Abts & Phil and Friends
Phish bass player Mike Gordon made multiple guest appearances during the Phil and Friends New Year’s Eve show. He first took the stage with Warren Haynes and Matt Abts mid-way through the pair’s opening set, for five songs including “Madman Across the Water,” “One” and “Soulshine.” Gordon later emerged during the third Phil and Friends set for an extended, segue-laden run through a number of songs buttressed by “Viola Lee Blues” and “Dark Star.” During the latter segment he also joined Lesh for a bass duel that followed "I Am The Walrus” and led back into the second verse of “Dark Star.”
Gordon’s film, Outside Out, recently appeared on DVD. Phil and Friends will next perform on February 9 and 10 at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver.
Disco Biscuits Perform Rock Opera, Welcome Erica Lynn Gruenberg
The Disco Biscuits closed out its five show New Year’s Eve run with a number of inverted songs, multiple midnight teases and glimpses of the group’s upcoming album. In addition, on December 30th the quartet debuted its interpretation of Marc Brownstein’s rock opera, Chemical Warfare Brigade, which he originally performed with Electron (at the Trocadero on 8/18/2000). One night earlier, Jambands.com webmaster Erica Lynn Gruenberg joined the group on vocals during "Spaga” and remained on stage for "Home Again” and “I-Man.”
The band will spend the next few weeks in the studio before returning to the road. An interview with keyboardist Aron Magner appears in this month’s issue of jambands.com.
Warren Haynes Joins Fog City All Stars
Warren Haynes made an unannounced appearance at the Fog City All Stars show at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco on Friday. The performance drew together many of the musicians who have recorded with the label including Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter, Skerik and Chris Stillwell. Haynes, in town for the Phil and Friends show, took the stage during the second set along with Hunter who had arrived late after gigging elsewhere in the city (a sold out six night run at Yoshi’s). Fog City Records issued the original Galactic disc, Stanton Moore’s All Kooked Out album and the debut from Robert Walter’s 20th Congress. The label’s next release is from Mofro, which opened the show.
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String Cheese Incident Live Video Debuts in Portland
The String Cheese Incident will release its first concert video, Pura Vida, this weekend in Portland at its New Year's Eve run. The film captures the band's three night stand in Costa Rica this past May. In addition to concert footage, Pura Vida incorporates interviews with the band members and offers a flavor of the setting and local culture as well.
This evening the String Cheese Incident performs the first of three shows at the Portland Convention Center. Further details about Pura Vida and the upcoming Winter Carnival shows are available at www.stringcheeseinicdent.com
Jerry Joseph Celebrates New Year in Costa Rica
Jerry Joseph and his band the Jackmormons will perform on December 30 and 31 at the Nosara Beach Hotel in Costa Rica. On Saturday evening Joseph will offer a solo set, followed by a Jackmormons performance on New Year's Eve. The Jacmormons will then briefly return to the United States before leaving on a month-long tour of Europe. Joseph's new album, Everything Was Beautiful, features contributions by the Jackmormoms as well as numerous guest musicians including Pete Droge and Caleb Klauder. Joseph's web site contains music samples and up-to-date info on both his solo performances and Jackmormons gigs.
Bruce Hornsby To Appear on Austin City Limits
Bruce Hornsby will support his Here Come The Noisemakers release with an appearance on Austin City Limits. The live double disc Here Come The Noisemakers, features Hornsby in a number of contexts with various guest musicians including Steve Kimock. Hornsby's appearance on Austin City Limits is slated to air on February 3 although some PBS stations run the show on a different evening.
Hornsby will perform with the Other Ones at the Universal Ampitheatre on Saurday and the Oakland Coliseum on New Year's Eve. Updated tour information appears on his web site.
Uncle Sammy To Build Stage, Welcome Guests On New Year's Eve
In preparation for its New Year's Eve show, Boston-based Uncle Sammy will permanently alter the nature of the Wetlands lounge. The group's crew will build a stage that will become a permanent fixture in the room. The band which has dubbed this performance "Time Out Of Mind," will welcome a number of special guests to the stage including Mori Stylez mandolin player Dennis Lichtman. "We're tingling with anticipation," says bass player Brian O'Connell. "All I'll say about the show is that the laws of physics will be broken down."
Uncle Sammy will perform on a Wetlands bill that also features ulu and the New Deal. Additional information about the event is available at www.unclesammy.com
Moon Boot Lover Releases New Album
Following a five year recess Moon Boot Lover has finally issued its third official release. Back On Earth presents eleven tracks recorded by the current incarnation of the band, (one of which is hidden) plus a illustrated "MBL adventure" penned by Peter Prince himself. Copies of the disc are available at the band's upcoming shows and through the group's web site.
Moon Boot Lover performs tomorrow evening at the Ale House in Portland, Maine.
Ronnnie Earl Returns To the Stage This Weekend
Guitar player Ronnie Earl will emerge from his self-imposed hiatus to perform this weekend in Cambridge, Mass. Earl, who has taken the stage and recorded with a range of musicians including the Allman Brothers Band, Carlos Santana, B.B. King, Hank Crawford and Jimmy McGriff, decided to take a break from touring earlier this year. On Saturday night he will perform two shows at Reggattabar in a duo with fellow guitarist Paul Marcell.
Earl's newest release is Healing Time, which he recorded with McGriff and others on Telarc. Ticket information for the 8 and 10:30 PM shows is available at the Regattabar web site.
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Strangefolk to Perform on “Jam Nation” Radio Program
Strangefolk will perform a live set this coming week to be broadcast on the radio show “Jam Nation” next Sunday, January 8. This will be the first public performance by the new incarntaion of band since the official addition of guitarist/vocalist Luke Montgomery and keyboardist Scott Shdeed. Jam Nation 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. The program is simulcast on the web at www.radio104.com.
Strangefolk's upcoming two performances at Higher Ground on December 30 and 31 are sold out, although updated winter tourdates are expected to be released soon on the band's web site.
Jazz Mini-Series Premieres; Twenty-Five CDs To Accompany Film
Ken Burns' "Jazz" is slated to premiere on PBS stations during the week of January 8. The New Hampshire-based filmmaker, best known for "The Civil War" and "Baseball," has produced a ten-part nineteen hour documentary. Burns emphasizes, "The genius of America is improvisation, our unique experiment a profound intersection of freedom and creativity, for better and for worse, in nearly every gesture and breath. Nowhere is this more apparent than in jazz — the only art form created by Americans, an enduring and indelible expression of our genius and promise." The film will be accompanied by the release of more than twenty CD's which will focus on the individual artists profiled in "Jazz," (including Art Blakey, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus and Sonny Rollins) as well as compilation discs to showcase selected musical moments from the series.
PBS has created a web site to accompany the film. An interview with Burns appears in this month's issue of Jambands.com
Mike Gordon to Join Phil Lesh's New Year's Eve Festivities
Phish bass player Mike Gordon is the latest confirmed participant to join the Phil Lesh New Year's Eve event. Gordon will participate in the sold-out Soundcheck Party/Meet & Greet on December 30 with proceeds to benefit the Unbroken Chain Foundation. He will also perform at the band's New Years Eve show the following evening at the Henry J.Kaiser Auditorium in Oakland. That show will open with an acoustic performance by Warren Haynes and Matt Abts with Gordon expected to join the pair on bass. Three full sets of Phil and Friends will follow with a core line-up to include Jimmy Herring, Warren Haynes, John Molo and Rob Barraco. Gordon is one of a few special guests expected to sit in with Lesh's band. Tickets are still available on-line for the New Year's Eve show. For more information on Phil and Friends and the Unbroken Chain Foundation visit www.thephilzone.com
Jiggle to Host Two Theme Shows During NYE Run
Jiggle will follow-up its recent "Jiggle Goes To Seussville" performance with two theme shows during its New Year's Eve run. On December 29 the band will present "Jiggle In The Jungle" at Boston's Middle East, featuring relevant musical selections and quotes with related stage props as well. Two nights later the band will host "Alien Crashdown" at Worcester's Tammany Hall, a comfortable theme for the band which on occasion has quoted the "X-Files Theme" in jams. Although the band is not revealing the specifics of either event, its Seuss performances included video projections, costumes and numerous musical references. Additional information is available at the band's web site.
String Cheese Incident Announces Winter Carnival Dates
The String Cheese Incident will kick off its 2001 tour schedule with five nights of a Colorado-based Mid-Winter Music Festival. The tour begins with three shows at Denver's Fillmore on February 15-17 followed by two nights at Vail's Dobson Arena on the 19th and 20th. As in previous years, these shows will feature special guests with Bruce Hornsby (15th), Blind Boys of Alabama (16th), Little Feat (17th), Del McCoury (19th) and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (20th) slated to appear at the five festival dates. From here the tour routes west before conlcuding with two nights at the Whistler Convention Center in Whistler, British Columbia on March 17 and 18. Tickets for all of these shows will be available through SCI Ticketing beginning on January 9.
String Cheese Incident begins its three night stand at the Portland Convention Center tomorrow evening. For a full tour itinerary visit the band's tour page.
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Ominous Seapods Guitarists To Perform Weekly Solo Gigs
Ominous Seapods guitarists Dana Montieth and Todd Pasternack will offer weekly solo performances on consecutive nights in January. Monteith will take the stage downstairs at Valentine's on Mondays beginning on January 8. Todd Paternack will follow on Tuesdays with all-acoustic sets at Lion Heart, which like Valentine's is located in Albany, NY.
The Seapods next show is Friday at Jacob's Ladder in Chattanooga, TN. The band will perform on New Year's Eve at Ray's Downtown Blues in West Palm Beach, Florida. The full tour itinerary, including the solo shows, is available at www.ominousseapods.com
One-Eyed Jack and Juggling Suns to Headline Benefit for Slain Phish Fan
One-Eyed Jack, Juggling Suns and Divine Afflatus will be performing at a
benefit for the Kristin Laurite Fund on January 6. Laurite was murdered in Arkansas this past summer while traveling cross country with her two dogs. Laurite's silhouette appears on cover of the new Pharmer's Almanac as a tribute by her friend, Chris Di Leo. The artist is hosting the event at the Ducret School of Art in South Plainfied, NJ, in an effort to raise awareness regarding the crime and the dangers associated with traveling solo. One-Eyed Jack guitarist Joe Boris comments, "I would really like to stress the fact that it is not safe doing tours by yourself. I hope that news of this benefit and the story of Kristin prevents another sad situation. During this holiday season I can not imagine what her parents are going through." Additional information about the event is available at the One-Eyed Jack tourdates page.
Steve Kimock Band Revises Line-up For Upcoming Dates
Mike Finnigan will not be performing with the Steve Kimock Band during the group's upcoming New Year's Eve gigs. Instead the line-up will feature Kimock, long-time associate Bobby Vega on bass, Tom Coster (Santana, Yo Miles) on keyboards and Rodney Holmes (Santana, Brecker Brothers) on drums. Three songs featuring this roster of performers are now available on www.kimock.com
The Steve Kimock Band headlines tonight and tomorrow at the Great American Music Hall then opens for the Other Ones on December 30 (Universal Ampitheatre) and 31 (Oakland Arena).
New Show Times for String Cheese Incident New Year's Eve Run
String Cheese Incident has announced revised times for the opening of doors and the first sets of music during its three New Year's Eve performances at the Oregon Convention Center. On December 29 and 30, doors will open at 5:30 with music on the Odyssey Stage beginning at 6:00 and on the main stage at 8:00. On New Year's Eve, doors will open a half-hour later, with music following soon after: on the Odyssey stage at 6:30 and the main stage at 7:30. Individuals who ordered three-day passes will be able to pick-up tickets to all shows beginning at 2PM on December 29th, with will call opening at 5PM on the next two nights. For additional information visit the band's web site, www.stringcheeseincident.com.
moe. to Perform Intimate Theatre Show in Bearsville
On Saturday January 13, moe. will perform before 300 individuals at the Bearsville Theatre in Bearsville, NY. The first set of this show, presented by radio station WDST will be broadcast on 101.1 in Woodstock and 102.3 and 106.3 in Poughkeepsie. The performance will serve, in part, as a preview of the band's new album Dither, to be released on February 6. While the band's New Year's Eve gig at the Flyers Skate Zone is sold out, preliminary 2001 tour dates are available at www.moe.org. Tickets for the Bearsville show may be purchased by phone, 845-679-7266 ext. 0, and additional information can be found at www.wdst.com.
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Members of Leftover Salmon Sit in with String Cheese Incident
Leftover Salmon members Vince Herman and Mark Vann performed with String Cheese Incident at an acoustic benefit show last night at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, CO. Herman (guitar) and Vann (banjo) joined the band for much of the second set, including “Rivertrance” and the debut of “Buttercup.” Other guests included percussionist Steve Reed, who played the entire show and banjo player Pete Wernick, who sat in for “Sweet Georgia Brown,” “Hold What You Got” “High On A Mountaintop,” “Shenendoah Breakdown” and “MLT” during the first set.
Herman, Vann and Wernick all joined in for an extended jam at the end of the second set, as well as the encore, “Jingle Bells” and “Sittin’ On Top Of The World.” For the complete setlist, visit Box Scores.
All proceeds from the concert will be donated to The Traditional Support Caravan to Big Mountain, the Emergency Family Assistant Association and the Boulder Holiday Food Basket.
Bob Marley to be Honored with Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement
The Recording Academy has announced that Bob Marley will be among the artists honored at this year’s Grammy Awards. Marley, along with Sammy Davis Jr., the Beach Boys, Tony Bennett and The Who, will be recognized with Lifetime Achievement Awards. “The recipients of these awards are among the most important architects and builders of many of the most distinctive and seminal recordings of this century,” says Recording Academy President and CEO Michael Greene. “Their outstanding achievements have left a timeless legacy of innovative and powerful music that has changed the world socially, politically, and given a voice to our cultural condition.”
The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards will be held February 21 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.
Jen Durkin-Kalb, Brad Mason will Perform with Deep Banana Blackout at NYE Shows
Deep Banana Blackout has announced that former lead singer Jen Durkin-Kalb will sit in with the band December 30 at The Mertens Theater in Bridgeport, CT. In addition, Trumpeter Brad Mason will perform with DBB on New Year’s Eve at the same venue. Both Mason and Durkin joined Deep Banana on stage during its three-night stand at New York's Irving Plaza in November. Tickets to both NYE shows are on sale now through Terrapin Presents and can be purchased by calling 1-800-677-8650.
Deep Banana Blackout plays December 27 the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. For more information, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
Mike Clark, Robert Walter, Charlie Hunter, DJ Logic and Skerik to Tour
Mike Clark, drummer for Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters, will tour in March with a new outfit called “Mike Clark's Prescription Renewal." The line-up also features Robert Walter, Charlie Hunter, DJ Logic and Skerik. The tour kicks off with a two-night stand March 1st and 2nd at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City and will conclude March 13 in Montreal. For the complete itinerary, visit www.djlogic.com/tour.html.
Allman Brothers Band, Aquarium Rescue Unit Perform at Warren Haynes Christmas Jam
The 12th Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam was held last night at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, NC. The line-up featured Haynes, Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, John Popper, Dave Schools, Kevn Kinney, Floyd Miles, Audley Freed, Paul Riddle, Dr. Dan, Robert Kearns, Edwin McCain, Matt Abts and original Aquarium Rescue Unit members Col. Bruce Hampton, Jimmy Herring, Oteil Burbridge and Jeff Sipe. The show began with an acoustic set by Haynes that consisted of “Unsung Heroes,” “I’ll Be The One” and “In My Life,” during which Matt Abts played percussion.
The much-anticipated Aquarium Rescue Unit reunion set included “Elevator to the Moon,” “Fixin’ To Die,” and “Time is Free,” which segued into a version of “Jack the Rabbit” with John Popper on harmonica. Haynes, Abts and Schools then performed a set with special guests Dr. Dan, Popper, Herring, Freed, McCain and Kearns. Highlights included “Lay Your Burden Down,” “She Caught The Katy,” “The Mountains Win Again,” “Low Spark of High Heeled Boys” and “Straight to Hell.”
An incarnation of the Allman Brothers Band performed the final set of the evening. The line-up consisted of Trucks, Allman, Burbridge, Herring, Haynes and Jaimoe. The setlist featured “Don't Want You No More,” which segued into “It’s Not My Cross To Bear,” “Ain’t Waistin’ Time No More,” “Born Under a Bad Sign”(with Miles and Riddle), “Soulshine” (with Dr. Dan and Riddle), “Dreams,” “Statesboro Blues”(with Popper, Freed and Riddle) and “One Way Out” (with Barnes and Popper).
The show lasted for six hours with no set breaks.
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Food Drive will be Held at Strangefolk's NYE Shows
Strangers Helping Strangers, a non-profit fan organization, will be holding a food drive at Strangefolk’s New Year’s Eve shows, December 30 and 31 at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. SHS will be collecting non-perishable food items to be donated to the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf and Vermont Cares. For more information, email shstranger@aol.com.
The two-night stand will mark the first official performances of new members Scott Shdeed (keyboards) and Luke Montgomery (guitar). For more on the new line-up, visit www.strangefolk.com.
Members of Percy Hill to Perform in Side Project
Percy Hill members John Leccese (bass) and Nate Wilson (organ) will perform as “Les Wheeler and the JV All Stars” tomorrow night at the Red Fox Inn in Windham, VT. The group also includes guitarist Adam Terrell and drummer Scott Kinnison. “We play mostly covers of contemporary classics in the instrumental organ jazz style made popular by Grant Green, Jack McDuff and Jimmy Smith,” says Leccese.
Percy Hill’s next show is December 30 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. A statement regarding the band’s canceled New Year’s Eve concert has been posted at www.percyhill.com/new.cfm.
Medeski, Martin & Wood to Tour Japan
Medeski, Martin & Wood will play five shows in Japan in mid-February. The Japan dates will follow a brief European tour that begins January 20 at the Barbican in London and concludes January 31 in Hamburg, Germany. The band will also perform in Amsterdam, Paris, Antwerp, Cologne, Berlin, and Copenhagen. Details on the band’s Japanese tour have not yet been released.
For the trio's European itinerary, visit www.mmw.net.
moe. Plans Winter Tour
moe. has released a portion of its winter tour itinerary. The band will be touring in support of its new album, Dither, due out February 6. The tour will begin February 1 in Park City, UT and will include stops in Las Vegas, NV on February 2, Los Angeles, CA on February 3, Santa Cruz, CA on February 4, Berkely, CA on February 5, Eugene, OR on February 7, Seattle, WA on February 8, Portland, OR on February 9 and San Francisco, CA on February 10. Specific venue information has not yet been announced.
On New Year’s Eve, moe. will play a sold out show at The Flyers Skate Zone in Atlantic City, NJ. For more information, visit www.moe.org.
Oteil Burbridge, Futureman Sit in With Victor Wooten
Oteil Burbridge and Futureman sat in with Victor Wooten last night at the Asheville Music Zone in Asheville, NC. The show was the finale of Wooten’s solo tour, which featured his brothers, Regi (guitar) and Joseph (keyboards) as well as JD Blair (drums). Burbridge joined Victor for a twenty-minute dueling bass solo. “Oteil has always been one of my very top favorite bass players,” Wooten told Jambands.com earlier this year. “We've known each other I don't even know how many years, maybe twenty. The great thing about Oteil is that he's not a person that found his voice. He's a person that never lost his voice. That's a big difference because if you never lost it, you know that that voice is truly yours. If you go out and find your voice, you don't know if that was the voice that you had in the beginning or not. Oteil is just one of my all time favorite musicians.”
Burbridge will perform at tonight's 12th Annual Christmas Jam at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville. For more details, visit www.mule.net.
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Les Paul to Receive Grammy Award
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences has announced that guitar pioneer Les Paul will receive a Grammy Award at this year’s ceremony. Les is best known for creating the solid-body electric guitar model, which Gibson produced and named after him. He also invented the eight-track recorder, electronic reverberation effect and the overdubbing recording technique. Paul, who still performs regularly, will receive the 2001 Technology Grammy for his contribution to modern recording.
The 43rd Annual Grammy Awards will air February 21 on CBS Television.
The Disco Biscuits Offer Up Archived Shows From Fall Tour
The Disco Biscuits and the Digital Club Network have made several fall shows available online in streaming audio and video. Concerts from the band’s recent national tour that are currently archived include the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA on October 13, Palookaville in Santa Cruz, CA on October 14, the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, OR on October 18, the Fox Theater in Boulder, CO on October 20, the Barrymore Theater in Madison, WI on October 25, Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT on November 17 and the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on November 22. To watch and listen, visit DCN.
The Disco Biscuits’ New Year’s run begins December 27 at The Silo in Reading, PA. For the complete itinerary, visit http://www.discobiscuits.com.
An interview with keyboardist Aron Magner appears in the current issue of Jambands.com.
Addison Groove Project Extends Food Drive Through NYE
Addison Groove Project is still accepting non-perishable food items at all of its shows as part of the “Addison Food Project” initiative. Food items will be dontated to various local food banks. The band will be playing three CD release shows for its new album, Wicked Live, December 28 at the House of Blues in Cambridge, MA, December 29 at the Lion’s Den in New York City and December 30 at Red Square in Burlington, VT. To donate a food item, visit the band’ merchandise table.
More information is available at www.addisongroove.com.
Ray's Music Exchange Announces New Year's Plans
Ray’s Music Exchange has announced that it will play at the Southgate House in Newport, KY on New Year’s Eve. The venue is a converted mansion, complete with a posh ballroom. The band will be performing in front of a large video screen, which will be showing computer visuals and film shorts. Other bands on the bill include Heavy Weather, Admiral Walker, Halias and Samsara Music Company. Admission to the show will also include Hors'd oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight.
Ray’s Music Exchange plays December 29 at Lynagh’s in Lexington, KY. For more information, visit www.raysmusicexchange.com.
Zyrah's Orange to Back Peter Prince
Zyrah’s Orange will perform as the backing band for Moon Boot Lover front man Peter Prince, December 30 at the Alehouse in Portland, ME. The night will consist of primarily Moon Boot Lover material, in addition to some interesting holiday offerings. For ticket information, call 207-774-0456.
Zyrah’s Orange plays next on December 29 at Mainely Brew’s Tavern in Waterville, ME. For more information, visit www.zyrahsorange.com.
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Charlie Hunter to Tour with Robert Walter’s 20th Congress
Charlie Hunter will tour with Robert Walter’s 20th Congress in January. Hunter along with John Ellis, Chris Lovejoy and Stephen Chopek will headline all of the shows. The tour begins January 2 at Sierra Vista in Tahoe, CA and will conclude January 10 at the Fox Theater in Boulder, CO. For the complete itinerary, visit www.charliehunter.com.
Hunter, Ellis, Lovejoy and Chopek will play six shows at Yoshi’s in Oakland, CA December 26 through New Year’s Eve. After the performance on December 29, Hunter will head to Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco to join the Fog City All Stars. The line-up features Stanton Moore, Robert Walter, Skerik and Chris Stillwell among others.
Warren Haynes, Col. Bruce Hampton and Sam Bush Perform with Zambiland Orchestra
An all star cast of musicians performed as the Zambiland Orchestra last night at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA. The line-up was comprised of Warren Haynes, Col. Bruce Hampton, Sam Bush, Jeff Sipe (A.R.U., Leftover Salmon), Kofi Burbidge (A.R.U., Derek Trucks Band, Frogwings), Future Man (Bela Fleck & the Flecktones), Michael Kang (String Cheese Incident), Tye North (Leftover Salmon), Darol Anger (Anger-Marshall Band, David Grisman Quintet, Comotion), Jeff Coffin (Bela Fleck & the Flecktones), Rev. Jeff Mosier (A.R.U., Blueground Undergrass), Bobby Lee Rodgers (Code Talkers) Richie Hayward (Little Feat) and Jeffrey Learner (Sound Tribe Sector Nine) among others. Some highlights included a version of Little Feat’s “Spanish Moon,” featuring Haynes on guitar and Hayward on drums, a take on Randy Travis’ “Diggin Up Bones,” with Hampton and Rodgers on vocals, Haynes on guitar and Sipe on drums, and a bluegrass version of Robert Johnson’s “Crossroads” with Bush on banjo.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Children’s Hospice of Atlanta and the Atlanta Food Bank.
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Confirms New Year's Plans, New Album on the Way
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey has announced plans to perform at The Other Side in Tulsa, OK for New Year’s Eve. Vocalist Matt “Eddie” Edwards will be making his debut with the band and will be singing a tribute to David Lee Roth. The show is an all ages event. Tickets will be available at the door.
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey is finishing production on a new album, Self Is Gone, which may be available by New Year’s. The band has already started recording material for its next album, which will feature an appearance by special guest drummer Joe Russo from Fat Mama.
The band plays tonight at Smith's Olde Bar in Atlanta, GA. For more dates, visit www.jfjo.com.
Keller Williams Announces Winter Tour
Keller Williams has announced new tour dates for January and February. The tour kicks off January 17 at the Khyber Pass in Philadelphia, PA and will conclude February 23 at the Freebird Café in Jacksonville, FL. Williams will open for String Cheese Incident at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR.
Keller’s new album, Loop has just been released and is available at now at his website. He plays next on December 26 at Orbits in Fredericksburg, VA. For the complere itinerary or to order the new CD, visit www.kellerwilliams.net.
Sanctuary Records Signs Widespread Panic
Widespread Panic has signed an exclusive recording contract with Sanctuary Records. Albums released under the agreement will bear the Widespread Records/Sanctuary Records logo. “When musicians combine their talents in ways that feed and magnify a creative environment; that's the magic of playing in a band,” says Widespread Panic vocalist John Bell. “When you add to the mix a Record label that recognizes its own unique abilities, as well as those of the artists, you get even more creative fuel - that's what Widespread Panic and Sanctuary have in each other - and this particular party is just getting started.”
The band will enter the studio to work on a new album in early January. A release date has not yet been set.
Widespread will play two sold out shows at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA December 30 and 31. For more information, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
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Keller Williams Joins The Slip On Stage in Japan
The Slip performed before a sold out audience at Harajuku Astro Hall
in Tokyo last night. “The audience was like one big crystal,” said bass player Marc Friedman. Keller Williams, who opened the show, joined the trio on stage for some group improvisation during the second set.
The Slip will play the Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA on New Year’s Eve. For more information, visit www.theslip.com.
Keller Williams has a new album, titled Loop, that has just been released. Visit www.kellerwilliams.net for more details.
Percy Hill New Year’s Show Canceled
Percy Hill’s New Year’s Eve show, scheduled for the Amsokeag Brewery in Manchester, NH, has been canceled due to the fact that the venue has gone out of business. The band is meeting tonight to discuss possible aternatives for the date. “We are scrambling to find another venue, but it will be tough given that we’re two weeks out,” says Allen Ostroy, Percy Hill’s manager. “We apologize for any inconvenience to our fans. It was completely out of our control. We will try to make it up to everyone by returning to the area in the near future.”
Management at the Amoskeag Brewery would not comment on the situation.
Percy Hill plays December 30 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. For more information, visit www.percyhill.com.
Soulive’s Eric Krasno to Reunite with Lettuce for January Residency in New York
Velour Records has announced that Soulive guitarist Eric Krasno will reunite with his former band, Lettuce, for a January residency at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. Lettuce features Krasno, Adam Smirnoff (guitar), Jeff Bhasker (keyboards), Adam Deitch (drums), Erik Coomes (bass) and Sam Kinigier (alto saxopone). The band will perform on the first four Wednesdays in January. Special guests will include DJ Logic, Masters of Groove, Javier Colon, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, Grant Green Jr. and Reuben Wilson (Jan. 3), Fred Wesley and Dave Fuczinski (Jan. 17) and John Scofield (Jan. 24). Shuman will emcee all four shows.
More information will be available at www.velourmusic.com.
Greg Vasso Jams with Max Creek
Drummer Greg Vasso of Jiggle sat in with Max Creek Saturday at Husky Blues in Storrs, CT. Vasso, who is a former member of Max Creek, joined the band during the first set for “Come Together,” which segued into “Big River.”
Max Creek plays a two-night stand at the Webster Theater in Hartford, CT December 30-31. The shows are being billed as “2001 A Creek Oddity.” For more information, visit www.maxcreek.com.
Jon Fishman Sits in with Medeski, Martin & Wood
Phish drummer Jon Fishman sat in with Medeski, Martin & Wood Friday night at The Odeon in Cleveland, OH. Fishman played percussion on “Felick” and “Partido Alto” at the beginning of the second set. Fish was seated next to MMW drummer Billy Martin and experimented with his collection of percussion instruments.
Medeski, Martin & Wood concluded their fall dates Saturday at the Community Theatre in Morristown, NJ. They play next January 20 at Barbican in London. For the complete European tour itinerary, visit www.mmw.net.
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Advance Tickets Available for SnoCore 2001 Icicle Ball
Advance tickets to the SnoCore 2001 Icicle Ball tour are currently available through Artistdirect.com. The tour features co-headliners Galactic and Les Claypool's Frog Brigade along with support acts Lake Trout and Drums and Tuba. Tickets are on sale now for the following cities: Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Seattle, Vail, Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Chicago, Columbus, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, DC, Rochester, Syracuse,
Norfolk, Santa Cruz, Eureka and Portland, ME. To order, visit
www.tickets.artistdirect.com/snocoreicicle.
John Popper Jams With Tipper Gore
Blues Traveler front man John Popper performed at a private holiday party at the residence of Vice President Gore on Wednesday night. Popper, who played for politicos at the Republican National Convention earlier this summer, is a staunch defender of the citizen's rights to bear arms (look for a story on this topic in the Derek Trucks interview to appear in the new issue of Jambands.com on Monday). The Vice President's wife, Tipper, a veteran of jam sessions with the likes of Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, joined Popper on drums.
The Radiators Will Play Private Costume Party
The Radiators will play a private costume party December 29 at the Great
American Music Hall in San Francisco. The show is being billed as "2001 - A Spaced Oddity." Tickets for the show are available via mail order only. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. The Radiators will perform public shows at the Great American Music Hall December 30 and 31. For more information, visit www.radiators.org/fearlesskrewe.html.
Soulfarm Confirms New Year's Show
Soulfarm (formerly Inasense) has confirmed plans to perform a New Year's Eve show at Paleo Sun Atomic Bar in Wilmington, NC. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 910-763-5089. A feature interview with the group will appear in the new issue of Jambands.com appearing this Monday.
The band plays tomorrow night at Akiba Hebrew Academy in Philadelphia. For more dates, visit www.soulfarm.net.
Jiggle to Perform Live on "Jam Nation" Radio Show
Jiggle will perform live on radio program "Jam Nation" this Sunday on 104.1 FM WMRQ in Hartford, CT. The show airs every Sunday from 8 - 10 p.m. and is hosted by Jambands.com editor-in-chief Dean Budnick and news editor Jeff Waful. The show is also broadcast online at www.radio104.com.
Jiggle's next show is December 21 at Grico's River Street Jazz Café in
Plains, PA. For more dates, visit www.jigglethehandle.com.
Recipe Side Project Debuts
Forks of the Buffalo, a new side project featuring members of The Recipe, will perform its debut show Friday night, opening for The Seldom Scene at the Recher Theatre in Towson, MD. The band is comprised of Joe Prichard (guitar) and Amos Ross (banjo), along with former Recipe bass player Donovan Monday.
The trio will also open for The Recipe on New Year's Eve at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA.
For more information, visit www.therecipe.com.
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Drivin n Cryin to Headline Benefit Concert
Drivin n Cryin will headline a benefit show billed as “Imagine - A Benefit For The Hopeful” December 22 at the Cotton Club in Atlanta, GA. The band features Kevn Kinney on guitar, Tim Nielsen on bass and Jeff Sullivan on drums. The night before, Kinney will join Warren Haynes at the 12th Annual Christmas Jam at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, NC. All proceeds from the Drivin n Cryin concert will benefit the homeless.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
Futureman to Teach at Drum and Percussion Camp
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones percussionist Futureman will be the featured instructor at a drum and percussion camp this March. The 5-day program will be held March 24-28 at Camp Garner Creek in Dixon, TN. The camp is not limited to drummers, as it will focus on many different approaches to music. There will be nightly live performances by Futureman as well as several other instructors. Other topics that will covered include music theory, soloing techniques, translating patterns into sound and dance and how it interprets music.
Much more information is available at www.indigenousplanet.net.
New Pharmer’s Almanac Released
Volume 6 of the Pharmer’s Almanac has been released. The 522-page book includes Phish setlists through the band’s final show of 2000 as well as stories and photos of the group performing at Wetlands Preserve in New York City, a section on Phish side projects and a feature on jam bands. There is also a column written by Phish lyricist Tom Marshall. "This has been an incredible experience," says editor Kevin Cassels. "We spent 18 months putting Volume 6 together and we’re really proud of the final result. Our intent from day one was to keep the Almanac as fun to read as previous volumes, but step it up a notch in terms of how comprehensive and accurate it is. I like to think we pulled it off." The book is available at www.pharmers.com and at independently owned psychedelic shops. It will be sold in larger bookstores beginning early next year.
Also recently released is The Phish Companion: A Guide to the Band and Their Music. More information on the book is available at www.phish.net/mockingbird/book.
In February, Sean Gibbon’s Run Like An Antelope: On the Road With Phish will be published. The book is a diary from the 1999 summer tour.
Government Grown to Play Two-night NYE Run at Legends Lounge
San Diego-based Government Grown has been confirmed to play two nights at Legends Lounge in Las Vegas, December 30 and 31. Admission to the show will include open bar, food and party favors. “We love Legends and the non-stop party vibe of Las Vegas,” says drummer Jeremy Moss. “What better place to play on the biggest party night of the year." Tickets are available now at www.legendslounge.com.
For more information, visit www.governmentgrown.com.
Warren Haynes Sits in with Dave Matthews Band
Warren Haynes sat in with Dave Matthews Band last night and Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Last night, Haynes joined the band for "Ants Marching," Neil Young’s "Cortez the Killer" and Bob Marley’s "Exodus." On Wednesday, Warren added guitar to "Crush" and sang lead on "All Along the Watchtower" during the encore.
Dave Matthews Band plays Saturday at the Civic Center in Providence, RI.
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Medeski, Martin & Wood Announce European Tour
Medeski, Martin & Wood has confirmed plans for a European tour in January. The tour kicks off January 20 at Barbican in London and includes stops in Holland, France, Belgium, Poland and Denmark. It will conclude January 31 at Fabrik in Hamburg, Germany. For the complete itinerary, visit www.mmw.net.
The trio plays tonight at the Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor, MI.
Schleigho Guitarist Releases Solo Work Online
Schleigho guitarist Suke Cerulo has finished some new solo work that is featured at www.mp3.com/suke. Cerulo performed all of the material on flute, sax and guitar.
Schleigho’s New Year’s run will include shows at Milestones in Rochester, NY on December 28, the Lafayette Tap Room in Buffalo, NY on December 29, the Happy Dog Music Hall in Cleveland, OH on December 30 and Forward Hall in Erie, PA on December 31. For hotel information on NYE, email jeff4343@hotmail.com.
The plays tomorrow at O.P.L. in Syracuse, NY. More information is available at www.schleigho.com.
Galactic Adds Second Warfield Show on NYE Weekend
Galactic has announced that it will perform an additional show at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco, CA on December 30. Robert Walter’s 20th Congress has been confirmed as the opening act. Galactic will ring in the New Year the following night at the Warfield with Ozomatli in the support slot. The NYE show is sold out. Tickets to the December 30 show are on sale now through Ticketmaster.
For more information, visit www.galacticfunk.com.
Steely Dan, Paul Simon, Chris Blackwell Among New Inductees into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its new list of performers that will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The class of 2001 will include Steely Dan, Paul Simon, Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Solomon Burke, the Flamingos, Queen, and Ritchie Valens. Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records in 1959 will be inducted as the year’s “Non-Performer.” Blackwell signed artists such as Bob Marley, U2, Steve Winwood and Tom Waits. Most recently, he founded Palm Pictures, which is the parent company to Hydrophonics Records, home to The Disco Biscuits and Ominous Seapods.
The sixteenth annual induction ceremony will take place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on March 19. The event will be broadcast March 21 on VH1.
Wise Monkey Orchestra Confirms New Year’s Plans
Wise Monkey Orchestra has announced that it will play a New Year’s Eve show at the San Juan Room in Durango, CO. Tickets are on sale now at www.lauan.com and at the venue box office. The band’s new album, They Live, features five tracks with saxophonist Dave Ellis (Ratdog, The Other Ones, Charlie Hunter Trio). "We are excited to have our new CD nationally distributed, and hopefully people will catch on to our vibe like Durango has all along," says lead singer Alley. "I know Durango will be ready to party with the Monkey on New Year's and we are excited to spend the New Year with Durango, they are family to us."
For more information, visit www.wisemonkey.com.
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Members of Zero to Perform with Gregg's Eggs
Gregg's Eggs will perform at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on January 17. The line-up features Chip Roland (keyboards) and Greg Anton (drums) of Zero as well as Chris Wilson (Bass), Lonnie Walter (percussion), Futoshi Morioka (guitar) and Mari Tamburo (vocals). The band’s new CD, due next month, includes four songs co-written by Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. Tickets to the show are on sale now through www.gdtstoo.com. The bill also features Ten Ton Chicken and Taos Hum. Special guests are expected.
For more information on Gregg's Eggs, visit www.greggseggs.com.
Phish Bassist Mike Gordon Releases Photo Essay
Phish's website currently features a collection of photos taken by bassist Mike Gordon during the final week of the band’s fall tour. The section also consists of some brief words written by Gordon. The photo essay includes shots of the band on a private jet, rehearsing in a hotel room in Las Vegas and backstage at NBC Studios in Burbank, CA for a taping of The Tonight Show. To view the photos, visit www.phish.com/mpicks/index.html.
Karl Denson Signs Record Deal with Blue Note
Karl Denson has signed a deal with Blue Note Records. Denson’s first release with the label will be his solo album, Dance Leson #2. The CD features Karl on sax and flute, Chris Wood on bass, Melvin Sparks and Charlie Hunter on guitar, Leon Spencer Jr. on organ, DJ Logic on turntables, EJ Rodriguez on percussion, Ron Levy on keyboards and Zak Najor on drums. The album is due out in April.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe plays December 22 at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, CA. For more dates, visit www.karldenson.com.
Burt Neilson Band Confirms New Year’s Concert
The Burt Neilson Band has announced that it will perform a New Year’s Eve show on top of Sunshine Mountain in Banff, Alberta in Canada. Admission to the event includes a round-trip bus ride and gondola ride to the venue as well as a dinner buffet. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 403-762-8582.
For more information, visit www.burtneilson.com.
SnoCore Icicle Ball Tour Itinerary Confirmed, Features Galactic, Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade and Lake Trout
Galactic, Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade and Lake Trout will tour together beginning in January as part of the SnoCore Icicle Ball. The tour kicks off January 17 at The Joint in Las Vegas, NV and will conclude February 23 at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA. Galactic and Claypool’s Frog Brigade will co-headline the tour, with Lake Trout opening all shows through February 4 and Drums and Tuba joining the tour on February 6. Tickets go on sale Friday at 1 p.m. EST through www.artistdirect.com and www.ticketmaster.com.
For the complete itinerary, visit http://www.galacticfunk.com/gigs.
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Jemimah Puddleduck To Perform at Musicians for Medical Marijuana Benefit
Jemimah Puddleduck and Cosmic Mercy will play a benefit show for Musicians for Medical Marijuana January 19 at the Ashkenaz in Berkeley, CA. Jemimah Puddleduck features Mark Karan (guitar and vocals), John Molo (drums), Arlan Schierbaum (keyboards) and Bob Gross (bass). Tickets are on sale now through www.gdtstoo.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit medical marijuana patients.
Entrain Will Play Free Holiday Show
Entrain has announced it will play a free holiday show this Saturday at Pearl Street in Northampton, MA. In order to attend, fans need to sign up on the band’s “All One Club” email list, which provides tour dates and other special offers. For more information, visit www.entrain.com or email entrain@aol.com.
The band plays Friday at The Sit'n'Bull in Maynard MA.
Miracle Orchestra Sits in with Deep Banana Blackout, Confirms NYE Show
All four members of Miracle Orchestra sat in with Deep Banana Blackout Friday at Lupo’s in Providence, RI. Jared Sims (sax), Bill Carbone (drums), Garret Sayers (bass) and Geoff Scott (guitar) joined DBB for Herbie Hancock’s “Watermelon Man” during the second set.
Miracle Orchestra has also confirmed plans to play a New Year’s Eve show at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA. A limited number of tickets are on sale now through www.ticketweb.com. Uncle Trouble and Dan Rockett are also on the bill.
For more information, visit www.miracleorchestra.com.
David Blackmon to Perform with Emma Gibbs Band
Fiddler David Blackmon will sit in Emma Gibbs Band December 16 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. Blackmon was a special guest on Widespread Panic’s album Space Wrangler and has joined the band several times on stage. Blackmon will be making his first performance in New York since a neck injury in the summer of 1999. Emma Gibbs Band will play two sets beginning at 11.
For more information, visit www.emmagibbs.com.
New Album on the Way for Soulive
Soulive’s new album, Doin’ Something will be released March 13 on Blue Note Records. The CD includes three tracks that feature a four piece horn section led by Fred Wesley. Soulive concluded a tour with Project Logic last night at the Annex in Madison, WI. The trio plays next December 30 and 31 at Irving Plaza in New York City opening for Maceo Parker.
For more information, visit www.soulive.com.
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