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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. | 
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