News
Edited by Staff
1/14/00
David Byrne Added to Tibet House Benefit
Talking Heads front man David Byrne has been added to the list of performers
for the Tibet House Benefit Concert February 5 at Carnegie Hall in New York
City. Other performers include Trey Anastasio, Philip Glass, Nawang Khechog,
Angelique Kidjo, Ashley MacIsaac, R. Carlos Nakai, Virginia Rodrigues, Patti
Smith, Rufus Wainwright and the Gomang monks. Tickets are available through
Carnegie Charge at 212 247-7800. For more information, visit
http://www.tibethouse.org/pop.html.
New Album, Touring Plans for Robert Walter
Robert Walter's 20th Street Congress has a new album on the way, due out in
March. It is their debut album on Fog City Records. Galactic drummer,
Stanton Moore, plays drums on the CD. The band began touring Wednesday at
the Liquid Lounge in Albuquerque, NM and will play twenty-five consecutive
shows through February 5 at Humpty's in Tahoe, CA. After a few days off,
they will resume touring in California. Chris Stillwell, bass player for
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, will join 20th Street Congress after this tour
(he is getting married January 22). David Carano is currently playing bass
for 20th Street Congress, but will switch to guitar when Stillwell joins.
Lee Laurence Benefit Tickets on Sale Tomorrow
Tickets for the "Lee Laurence Memorial Jam" benefit concert will go on sale
tomorrow at Big Shot Records in Athens, GA. The show takes place January 27
at the Georgia Theater and will include performances by Bloodkin and Friends
as well as Barbara Cue, featuring Widespread Panic drummer, Todd Nance.
There will also be a silent auction with donated items from bands such as
Phish, Widespread Panic and the Allman Brothers Band. Tickets are $15.00.
Proceeds will benefit Day by the River to help offset financial losses and
expenses resulting from an automobile accident in August that claimed the
life of Laurence, the band's former sound engineer. For more information,
visit
www.daybytheriver.com.
Release Party For New Compilation CD
Tomorrow evening's Actual Proof show at the Middle
East in Cambridge, MA will serve as the release party for a
compilation CD entitled Montage: Exploring the Deep Roots of Music.
Northeastern University student Andy Steinberg produced the disc, which
was mastered by Dan Archer (Phish, Dude of Life) at Archer Studios.
Montage features the music of
Actual Proof, Addison Groove Project, Big Wu, Dude of Life, Fat Mama, Foxtrot
Zulu, Miracle Orchestra, Schleigho, ulu, Uncle Sammy and Viperhouse. "My
mission in compiling this CD," Steinberg says, "is to give music lovers
everywhere a taste of music that will lead them to want to
experience each band's unique sound on a continuing basis. The work on
this project certainly enhanced my own appreciation of the talent and
effort that is represented by these bands." The CD will be available
through the Home Grown Music Network, Boston area music outlets, and at
the individual band's live shows.
Taper's Pot Luck at Wetlands
The upcoming Justice League shows on January 18 and 19 at Wetlands Preserve
in New York City will feature a taper's grab bag of sorts. Admission to the
show is $12. However, if you bring a DAT, CDR or cassette of any live show,
you'll get in for $10. There will be a separate box for each recording
format at the door. For whatever format you bring, you will receive a
color-coded ticket. At set break, you can trade in your ticket for a blind
reach into the corresponding box. There is no limit to the number of tapes
or CDRs you can bring to trade.
Justic League features Jimmy Herring, T Lavitz, Richie Hayward and Adam
Nitti.
1/13/00
Conehead Buddha Drummer Breaks Leg, 2 Shows To Be
Rescheduled
Conehead Buddha drummer Pete Bencini broke his leg in a skiing
accident Tuesday evening, forcing the
band to cancel the initial two dates of its winter tour. Along with last
evening's show at Boston's Harper's Ferry, the Saturday gig at the Khyber
Pub in Philadelphia will have to be rescheduled. A band spokesperson told
jambands.com that although Bencini's leg is in a cast, "it is his
high hat foot, so he will be able to play in a few days." Following some
northeast dates, Conehead Buddha will travel south in January and
February. For more information visit
www.coneheadbuddha.com.
On the Corner with Fuzz
Deep Banana Blackout guitarist, Fuzz, will play three more dates with his
side project, On the Corner with Fuzz. The line up features Dave Shuman on
bass, Marc Balling on drums, Barry Seelin on keyboards and DBB members Rob
Somerville on saxaphone, Volo on trombone, Benj Lefevre on trumpet (he plays
bass for DBB), and Cyrus Madan on organ. They will play tonight at the
Wetlands Preserve in New York City, January 25 at Shenanigans Nite Club in
Norwalk, CT and January 29 at the Iron Horse in Northampton, MA. Project
Logic, featuring Marc Ribot, will headline the Wetlands show tonight. DJ
Logic is expected to sit in with Fuzz tonight as well as the January 25 show
in which Logic opens for Fuzz. For more information, visit
www.deepbananablackout.com.
New Steely Dan Album to be Released
After more than twenty years, Steely Dan has announced the release of its
latest studio album, Two Against Nature. The album features nine new
tracks
and is due to be released February 29. Donald Fagan and Walter Becker have
toured together since their last album, Gaucho, was released in
1979. There
are plans for a Steely Dan tour in 2000, but no specific details have been
announced.
Steve Kimock Band Announces Dates
The Steve Kimock Band will play two shows at the Wetlands Preserve in
New York City on February 11 and 12. The line up features Kimock, Bobby Vega
(Zero, KVHW, Sly and the Family Stone), Prairie Prince (The Tubes, Todd
Rundgren, Phil & Friends) and Pete Sears (Rod Stewart, Jefferson Starship,
Zero, Phil & Friends). The shows will be part of the Wetlands 11th
Anniversary celebration. Tickets are available through
Ticketmaster or at
the Wetlands box office. More details regarding the Steve Kimock Band
will be
announced soon.
1/12/00
Jemimah Puddleduck Announces Live Dates
Jemimah Puddleduck will perform January 19 and 20 at Humpty's Café in
Tahoe
City, CA. The group features Mark Karan (The Other Ones, Ratdog, Planet
Drum), John Molo (Bruce Hornsby & The Range, Phil & Friends, Planet Drum, The
Other Ones), Bob Gross (Albert King, Delaney Bramlett, Jim Stafford) and
Arlen Shierbaum (Mandrill, The Pointer Sisters). Tickets are available
through
GDTSTOO.
Sugar Porn Cops and Ah Moshi Moshi
On January 20, two different side projects will take the stage for the first
time, both in the state of New York. The Sugar Porn Cops features Fuzz and
Benj Lefevre of Deep Banana Blackout on guitar and bass respectively, Vinnie
Amico of moe. on drums and Brian Mangini of the Ominous Seapods on keyboards.
The 'Porn Cops will perform one time only at Valentines in Albany, NY.
Ticket information is still forthcoming.
Also on January 20, Ah Moshi Moshi will make their debut performance at The
Knitting Factory in New York City. The duo features the Disco Biscuits' Sam
Altman on drums and Aaron Magner on keyboards. The show is part of the
Whitney Museum's NY Festival of Electronic Composers and Improvisers. Techno
pioneer Carl Craig and Jonah Sharp's Spacetime Continuum will also be on the
bill. Tickets are available through Ticketweb and at The Knitting Factory's
box office. For more information, visit
http://www.knittingfactory.com/tickets/
Slipping Daylights Live CD
The Slipping Daylights, a collaborative sextet consisting of The Slip and the
Living Daylights, now have a live CD available through mail order. The show
was recorded at the High Sierra Music Festival in Bear Valley, CA on 7/4/99.
This is a limited release and will not be available in stores. For more
information, email
ctc@liquidcity.com.
Disco Biscuits Release Statement Regarding Marc Brownstein's
Departure
In the wake of bass player Marc Brownstein's pronouncement
regarding his departure from the Disco Biscuits, the group has issued its
own collective comment. The statement reads, "We are sure that the news
you all received today was shocking. It was
however brought about by a need for change, either in our personal or
musical lives. Although we have matured and developed viciously fast
over the past few years we have been stifled musically because of
personality conflicts. The circumstances are unfortunate, but we feel the
decision is mutual and in the best interest of all involved for a long and
happy future, privately and professionally. The Disco Biscuits will
continue to create the craziest music possible in a new capacity, a
capacity that is not hindered by individual differences. We thank you for
your love and support and we look forward to raging together in the new
millennium." The band's tentative spring plans call for studio time and
more live shows, although the group has not announced whether it will
perform as a trio or expand its core line-up.
1/11/00
Disco Biscuits Part Ways with Marc Brownstein
The Disco Biscuits have asked bass player Marc Brownstein to leave the band.
Brownstein issued the following statement on the band's listserve. "As many
of you know, there has been trouble in paradise. The end result
is that the other three members of the band have told me that they do not
wish to continue touring with me as their bass player. Thus, I have been
asked to leave the band. Although I am shocked at this decision, I wish to
emphasize that the last 5 years have been a most unbelievable experience.
And, as I have been left without a choice, I have no regrets. I would
like to
thank everyone for their undying support and I will miss you all greatly."
Marc Brownstein and Disco Biscuits management are unavailable for
comment at
this time. Jambands.com will have additional information, as soon as it
becomes available.
Justice League Announces New Bass Player
The Justice League has announced that bass player, Adam Nitti,
will tour with the band. Nitti will replace Bobby Vega, who announced last
week that he is unable to travel because of the flu. The line up features
Nitti, Jimmy Herring, T Lavitz and Richie Hayward. "Jimmy recommended him,
and he's great," says Lavitz. "We're real lucky because he's learned a ton
of songs in a few days." The Justice League Tour begins tomorrow
at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, GA. For a complete list of tourdates,
visit
www.tlavitz.com.
Phil Lesh to Jam with Vinyl
Phil Lesh will join Vinyl during the second set of their show February 26 at
the Phoenix Theatre in Petaluma, CA. The concert is a benefit for the
Waldorf School. Tickets will only be available at
www.dead.net within
the week.
For more information, visit
www.vinylgroove.com.
Oteil and Leo's Funkin Truth
Oteil Burbridge will be joining forces with Leo Noscentelli, original member
of the Meters, for three dates billed as The Funkin Truth. Woody Williams,
who plays in Oteil's other side project, the Peacemakers, will play drums.
The trio will play January 27 at the Brandy House in Atlanta, January 28 at
the Georgia Theatre in Athens and January 29 at Potbellies in Tallahassee,
FL.
1/10/00
Phish Hot Dog to be in Hall of Fame
The famous hot dog that Phish rode in before their midnight set on New Year's
Eve will be on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The
hot dog is currently en route to the Museum Building, where it will hang in
the main atrium. "We heard from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
staff early in 1999 looking for stage memorabilia of any kind," says Phish
Archivist Kevin Shapiro. "They mentioned stage costumes, old instruments,
etc. We thought of the hot dog idea and proposed it to them...The items
borrowed from Archives include the Phish soda and the fries used with the hot
dog on 12/31/94 so those should be a part of the display. We plan to work
with them on display details and hope some pictures or stories will be part
of the display too." Shapiro says he expects the hot dog to be on display
for two to three years, but final details are still being determined.
Meanwhile, discussions are underway for the Meatstick Time Capsule from the
New Year's event at Big Cypress to be loaned to the Florida Museum in
Tallahassee. It would be featured in an upcoming Florida rock and roll
exhibition.
Blue Floyd Line up Change
There has been a personnel change in Blue Floyd, who hits the road this
Friday at the Sun Theatre in Anaheim, CA. Black Crowes Keyboardist Ed Harsch
will not be touring with the band now that the Crowes have decided to go into
the studio this month. Instead, Johnny Neel, formerly of the Allman Brothers
Band and the Greg Allman Band, will play keys for the group. Neel joins
Allen Woody, Matt Abts, Marc Ford and Berry Oakley JR. Blue Floyd plays
"blues explorations into the music of Pink Floyd." For a complete list of
confirmed tour dates, visit
www.bluefloyd.com.
Joe Dan Petty Killed in Plane Crash
Longtime Allman Brothers Band guitar tech Joe Dan Petty was killed
in the crash of a private plane just outside Macon this weekend. Petty
began working with the band during the summer of 1970 while the Brothers
recorded Idlewild South. He appears with the rest of the weary road crew
on the back cover of At Fillmore East. A musician himself, Petty also was
a member of the southern rock group Grinderswitch from 1974 to 1984. His
wife Judi has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in
Petty's name to the Methodist Home For Children, 304 Pierce Ave., Macon,
GA 31204.
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