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Edited by Staff
5/11/04
Tamarack Music Festival Announces Line-up
The line-up for the 2nd Annual Tamarack Mountain Music Festival has been released. The event will take place July 20 – 22 in Bear Valley, CA. Artists performing include Zigaboo Modeliste, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Deep Banana Blackout, The Big Wu, Ten Ton Chicken, Vinyl, Lost at Last, Box Set, Fact or Fiction and many others.
More information will be available at www.tamarackmusic.com, which should be launched within the week.
Greg Osby Performs with Gov’t Mule, Special Guests to Sit in Tonight
Saxophonist Greg Osby sat in with Gov’t Mule last night at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA. Osby joined the band during the second set for “Compared To What,” “Low Spark Of The Hi-heeled Boys” and “Mule.” He then returned for the second song of the encore, “Afro Blue.”
Gov’t Mule plays tonight at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Well-known special guests will perform with the band. For more dates, visit www.mule.net.
Donna The Buffalo to Headline 11th Annual Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival
The line-up for the 11th Annual Finger Lakes Grass Roots Festival of Music & Dance has been announced. The event will be held July 19- 22 at Trumansburg Fairgrounds in Trumansburg, NY. Over sixty artists will perform on four stages. The line-up includes Donna The Buffalo, Nickel Creek, Indigenous, Eileen Ivers, Super Rail Band, Ballake Sissoko, The Campbell Brothers, The Second Hand, Keith Secola & Wild Band of Indians, Colorblind James Experience, Blackfire and Jim Lauderdale, among others. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the arts, education and the fight against AIDS.
For more information, visit www.grassrootsfest.org or call 607-387-5098.
The Slip’s Andrew Barr Sits in with Miracle Orchestra
Andrew Barr of the Slip sat in with Miracle Orchestra last night at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge, MA. Barr played percussion on “She,” “Dubfader,” “Bad Haircut” and “Big Nasty.” All members of The Slip and Miracle Orchestra will perform together at the Miles Davis 75th Birthday Concert, which will take place May 31 at Harper’s Ferry in Allston, MA.
Miracle Orchestra plays tomorrow at Kahoots in Manchester, NH. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.miracleorchestra.com.
John Brown’s Body Added to Berkfest
John Brown’s Body has been added to the line-up of this year’s Berkshire Mountain Music Festival. The event will be held August 10 – 12 at Butternut Basin Ski Area in Great Barrington, MA. Other performers include moe., Strangefolk, Soulive, Galactic, Steve Kimock Band, Percy Hill, Leftover Salmon, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Jiggle, Yonder Mountain String Band and Olu Dara. More bands will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets go on sale May 21. For more details, visit www.berkfest.com.
5/10/04
Galactic Live CD Set for July Release
Galactic’s live album, We Love ‘Em Tonight (Live at Tipitina’s) will be release July 10 on Volcano Records. Material on the disc was recorded at Tipitina’s in New Orleans during a three-night stand November 30 – December 2, 2000. The CD includes several unreleased songs in addition to covers such as Duke Ellington's "Blue Pepper," Allen Toussaint's "Working In the Coal Mine” and Black Sabbath’s "Sweet Leaf."
The band recently performed with several special guests during its five shows in New Orleans during Jazz Fest. The long list of musicians that sat in with the band includes DJ Logic, Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, Skerik, Anders Osborne, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Eric Bolivar, Ian Nevill and Drew Emitt among others.
The group returns to the stage May 26 at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV. For the complete itinerary, visit www.galacticfunk.com.
Big Brother and the Holding Company, David Gans to Play Musicians for Medical Marijuana Benefit
The next Musicians for Medical Marijuana Benefit will feature performances by Big Brother and the Holding Company as well as David Gans. The event will take place May 27 at Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center in Berkeley, CA. Opening the show will be the Non-Prophets. Proceeds from the concert will help support public education efforts, medical cannabis research and financial assistance for patients and their caregivers facing legal challenges. Tickets are on sale now through GDTSTOO.
For more information, visit www.m4mmj.org or call 510-869-5391.
Calobo to Return from Hiatus
Calobo has announced plans to return to the road. The band has been on hiatus since last September, when it decided to take a break from touring for the first time in more than six years. This October, the group will play four shows in Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Boise, ID and Salt Lake City, UT. Exact dates and venues will be announced soon.
Gibb Droll Hits Road, New Album on the Way
Gibb Droll is currently touring in support of Edwin McCain on the Far From Over Tour. Droll has a new album in the works that features Everything members Nate Brown and Dave Slankard, who are also touring with Gibb. No release date for the CD has been set.
The Far From Over Tour stops at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC tonight. For more dates, visit www.gibbdroll.com.
Members of Max Creek to Perform with Pete Scheips Band
Max Creek’s Mark Mercier and Scott Murawski are among special guests that will perform with the Pete Scheips Band in the coming weeks. Mercier (piano) will join the band May 16 at Sully’s Pub at Lena’s in Hartford, CT. On May 23, the band returns to the venue and Creek guitarist Scott Murawski will play bass. For more details, visit www.bignoisenow.com/scheips.html.
5/9/04
Galactic Confirmed for Berkfest
Galactic has just been confirmed to perform at this year’s Berkshire Mountain Music Festival. The event will be held August 10 – 12 at Butternut Basin Ski Area in Great Barrington, MA. The line-up also includes moe., Strangefolk, Soulive, Steve Kimock Band, Percy Hill, Leftover Salmon, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Jiggle, Yonder Mountain String Band and Olu Dara. More bands will be announced in the coming weeks.
On sale ticket information will be released later this week. For more details, visit www.berkfest.com.
Initial Line-up Announced for Montreal International Jazz Festival
The line-up for indoor performances at the 22nd Montreal International Jazz Festival has been announced. The event will take place June 28 – July 8 at various Montreal venues. Performers include Medeski, Martin & Wood with DJ Logic, John Scofield and Friends, The New Deal, Prince, Trilok Gurtu, Michael Brecker, Larry Goldings, Bill Stewart, Adam Rogers, John McLaughlin, Wayne Shorter Quartet, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Steel Pulse with Yelen & The Shadows and guests, Femi Kuti with Antibalas, George Benson, Roy Hargrove Quintet, and the David Sanchez Sextet, among many others. The festival will also feature an additional 350 free outdoor concerts, which will be announced soon.
For more information, visit www.montrealjazzfest.com or call 888-515-0515.
New Skerik CD Available
Critters Buggin’ saxophonist Skerik has released a new solo album, titled Psychochromatic. Skerik, who is also a member of Garage A Trois with Charlie Hunter, Mike Dillion and Stanton Moore, is joined on the CD by Craig Flory (flute, bass Clarinet, baritone and tenor saxophone), among others.
Critters Buggin’ kicks off a West Coast tour May 17 in Vancouver, BC. For more dates and information on how to order Skerik’s album, visit www.crittersbuggin.com.
Listening Parties Planned in Conjunction with New String Cheese Incident Release
String Cheese Incident’s new album, Outside Inside, will hit stores nationally on May 15. Several listening parties are planned on the eve of the release date in Colorado, Oregon, California, Ohio, Minnesota, South Carolina, Washington and Alaska. Select stores in Missouri, Illinois, Texas and Massachusetts will stay open until midnight on the 14th to give eager fans an opportunity to purchase the disc.
For complete details, visit www.scifidelity.com/unity/email.html.
New Karl Denson Album Released, Lenny Kravitz Joins Tiny Universe in New Orleans
Karl Denson’s new album, Dance Lesson #2, has been released on Blue Notes Records. The CD features Chris Wood on bass, Charlie Hunter and Melvin Sparks on guitar, Leon Spencer Jr. and Ron Levy on keyboards, El Rodriguez on percussion and DJ Logic on turntables. It is in stores now and can also be purchased online at www.karldenson.com.
Lenny Kravitz sat in with Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe late Saturday night at Tipitina’s in New Orleans. Kravitz performed with the band for the entire show, which last over four hours and concluded with a cover of James Brown’s “The Big Payback” around 7:30 a.m.
KDTU plays tomorrow at the Music Farm in Charleston, SC.
Beanstalk Seeks New Bass Player
Beanstalk is currently seeking a new bass player. Former bassist Andy Irvine has left the group due to personal reasons. The band is looking for a serious, accomplished, professional bassist with touring experience. Interested players are encouraged to email a resume and references to Joel@beanstalkjams.com.
5/8/04
The Slip and Miracle Orchestra to Play Miles Davis Birthday Concert
The Slip and Miracle Orchestra will collaborate for the Miles Davis 75th Birthday Concert, which will be held May 31 at Harper’s Ferry in Allston, MA. All members of both bands will perform together on stage. Spidermonkey Stories are also on the bill. The band includes T.Bynum (trumpet) Bill Lowe (trombone) Jim Hobbs (alto saxophone), Frank Wilkins (keyboard), Pete Fitzpatrick (guitar), Nate McBride (bass), Guillermo E. Brown (drums) and Aib Gomez-Delgado (percussion). For more information, visit www.miracleorchestra.com.
The Big Wu to Webcast Two Shows This Week
Two of The Big Wu’s upcoming shows will be webcast on The Digital Club Network. The first performance will take place Wednesday at 9:15 PM CST at the Ranch Bowl in Omaha, NE. The second show will be held Saturday at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO at 10 PM MST. Both concerts will be cybercast live in streaming audio and video. To tune in, visit www.dcn.com.
For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.thebigwu.com.
String Cheese Incident to Appear on Austin City Limits
String Cheese Incident will record a set of music for PBS program, Austin City Limits. The taping will occur July 24 on the campus of the University of Texas. An air date has not yet been announced. For more information, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
The band kicks off its summer tour June 28 at Georgia Frontiere Pavilion in Sedona, AZ.
The Zen Tricksters Added to Gathering of the Vibes
The Zen Tricksters have been added to the sixth annual Gathering of the Vibes. The event will take place June 29 – July 1 in Red Hook, NY. Other confirmed artists include Medeski, Martin & Wood, The Tom Tom Club, The Wailers, Bruce Hornsby, Dickey Betts Band, John Scofield, Blue Floyd, Soulive, The Disco Biscuits, Steve Kimock Band, Baba Olatunji, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Merl Saunders and his Funky Friends, Max Creek, Deep Banana Blackout, Strangefolk, The Organically Grown Gospel Choir, Joules Graves, Robert Randolph, Lake Trout, Sloan Wainwright, Wild Magnolias, Lake Trout, ulu, Uncle Sammy, Addison Groove Project, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, The Grapes of Vaudevillian Fantasy and The Rafter Bats.
Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit www.gatheringofthevibes.com.
Ray White, Mike Keneally Among Special Guests to Perform with Project Object
Project Object’s current “Conquest of the West” tour will feature guest appearances by various Frank Zappa alumnus. The band’s line-up includes former Zappa guitarist and vocalist Ike Willis, Rick Bartow (bass, vocals), André Cholmondeley (guitar, vocals), Robbie Mangano (guitar, vocals), Mumbo (drums, vocals, keys), Wes Paich (drums, vocals, keys) and Jordan Shapiro (keyboards, vocals). Former Zappa guitarist and vocalist Ray White (KVHW) will perform with Project Object tonight at the Justice League in San Francisco, CA. Tomorrow and Thursday at the Temple Bar in Santa Monica, CA, the band will be joined by Arthur Barrow (bass, Mothers of Invention), Don Preston (keyboards, Mothers of Invention) and Bunk Gardner (saxophone). On May 16 at The Galaxy in St. Louis, MO and May 18 at Lynagh’s Music Club in Lexington, KY, Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins will be the support act. Keneally, who played guitar for Zappa’s band in 1988, will also sit in with Project Object. It will mark the first time Keneally and Willis have performed together since 1988.
For more details as well as the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.projectobject.com.
5/7/04
Terrapin Confirms Initial Line-up For Summit Music Festival
Terrapin Presents has confirmed the initial line-up for the first-ever Summit music festival. The event will take place August 17-19 in Mariaville, NY. Artists performing include The Roots, The Funky Meters, Burning Spear and the John Scofield Band featuring Billy Martin, Jesse Murphy and Larry Goldings.
Ticket information and additional acts will be released later this week.
Warren Haynes Plays Surprise Show
Warren Haynes played an unannounced show last night at The Brandyhouse in Atlanta, GA. The performance was broadcast live on radio program “The Dunhams,” which airs Sunday nights on Z93 FM WZGC. Haynes played a short acoustic set that included “Old Friend,” “I’ll Be The One” and “Into The Mystic.” Matt Abts (Gov’t Mule) then took the stage and added percussion to “Raven Black Night” and “In My Life.” Next up, bassist David Schools (Widespread Panic, New School of Gov’t Mule) emerged to perform on “Fallen Down,” “And It Stoned Me” and “Soulshine.”
Earlier in the day, guitarist Jimmy Herring sat in with The New School of Gov’t Mule at the Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta. Herring (A.R.U., Phil & Friends, Jazz is Dead, Allman Brothers Band), joined the band for “Soulshine.”
Members of ulu Take Stage with Uncle Sammy
ulu’s Scott Chasolen and Aaron Gardener sat in with Uncle Sammy yesterday afternoon at the Stanhope House in Stanhope, NY. Chasolen (keyboards) and Gardener (tenor saxophone) joined the band for “Etude #1” towards the end of the show. Percussionist J. Carlos Izaguirre (Barbuda, T.M. Stevens) performed with the band for the entire set.
Uncle Sammy plays Friday at Bates College in Lewiston, ME. For more dates, visit www.unclesammy.com.
Keller Williams Collaborates with The Big Wu
Keller Williams performed with The Big Wu Saturday at the Copper Dragon in Carbondale, IL. Williams, who opened the show, joined the band for “Dreadful Wind and Rain” midway through the set.
The Big Wu plays tomorrow at Brown County Fairgrounds in Aberdeen, SD. For more dates, visit www.thebigwu.com.
Al Schnier Joins The New School of Gov't Mule on Stage
moe. guitarist Al Schnier performed with Gov't Mule Saturday at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. Schnier sat in for "Feelin' Alright" at the end of the second set.
The New School of Gov't Mule's current line-up features Warren Haynes (guitar), David Schools (bass), Chuck Leavell (keyboards) and Matt Abts (drums). The band plays tomorrow at Metropol in Pittsburgh, PA. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.mule.net.
DJ Logic, John Popper Perform with String Cheese Incident
DJ Logic and Blues Traveler front man John Popper sat in with String Cheese Incident this weekend. Logic joined the band Friday at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans for "Jellyfish" and "How Mountain Girls Can Love" to end the second set. He then returned for "Galactic," which opened the third set.
Popper performed with the band Saturday at Riverstages in Nashville, TN. He played harmonica on "Outside and Inside" and Aerosmith's "Walk This Way."
String Cheese Incident concluded its spring tour last night in Memphis, TN. The group kicks off its summer tour June 28 at Georgia Frontiere Pavilion in Sedona, AZ. For the full itinerary, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
Jamie Masfield Sits in with moe.
Jazz Mandolin Project's Jamie Masefield sat in with moe. Friday night at Tipitina's Uptown in New Orleans. Masefield, who also recently performed with the band April 20 at the State Theater in Portland, ME, emerged during the first set to play mandolin on "Jazz Wank," which segued into "Buster."
At the end of the month, moe. travels to Japan for three shows beginning May 25 at Club Quattro in Shibuya, Tokyo. For the complete itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
Members of The New School of Gov’t Mule Jam with Widespread Panic
The New School of Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes, Chuck Leavell and Matt Abts took the stage with Widespread Panic Friday at Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans. Leavell (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers Band) added keyboards to “Dear Mr. Fantasy” to end the first set. Abts (Gov’t Mule, Blue Floyd) and Cecil “Peanut” Daniels sat in for an extended drum solo midway through the second set. Haynes (Gov’t Mule, Allman Brothers, Phil & Friends), and Leavell then performed on “Stop Breaking Down Blues” -> Ride Me High” -> “Chilly Water” to close the second set.
Widespread Panic plays next May 26 - 27 with Dave Matthews Band and Macy Gray at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. The group’s complete schedule is available at www.widespreadpanic.com.
WSP bassist David Schools is currently touring with The New School of Gov’t Mule.
5/4/04
Jiggle to Break Up
Boston-based Jiggle, (formerly Jiggle the Handle), has announced that it will play its final show at this year’s Berkshire Mountain Music Festival, which will take place August 10 – 12 at Butternut Basin Ski Area in Great Barrington, MA. In a statement issued this afternoon, the band thanked the jam band community for years of support. “It’s a great scene to be a part of,” said guitarist Gary Backstrom. “So many of the musicians and fans all come together to support one another. It’s like an extended family.”
Jiggle plans to perform regularly through August. The band plays tomorrow at the Mayflowers Festival at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Nelson Ledges, OH. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.jigglethehandle.com.
Max Creek Unveils Performers for Camp Creek
The initial line-up for this year’s Camp Creek has been announced. The festival will be held July 27 - 29 at Indian Lookout Country Club in Mariaville, NY. Bands performing include Max Creek, The Derek Trucks Band, The Persuasions, Project Logic, Blueground Undergrass, Snake Oil Medicine Show and Psychedelic Breakfast. More bands will be added in the coming weeks. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 866-TERRAPIN or visit www.campcreek2001.com.
Max Creek will celebrate its 30th anniversary tonight at The Hippodrome in Springfield, MA. On Sunday, the band will appear on radio program “Jam Nation,” which airs weekly on 104.1 FM WMRQ in Hartford, CT.
For the band's complete calendar, visit www.maxcreek.com.
Schleigho Releases Roster for Ho-Down 2001
Schleigho has just announced the line-up for this year’s Ho-Down festival. The event will take place July 27 – 29 at the Sterling Stage in Hannibal, NY. Artists on the bill include Schleigho, The Slip, Lake Trout, Moon Boot Lover, ulu, Yolk, Conehead Buddha, Fathead, Miracle Orchestra, One World Tribe, Birth, Actual Proof, Soma Mestizo and Peter Prince (solo). Both Schleigho and Lake Trout will perform two sets during the weekend. Yolk will play a reunion show Saturday at midnight.
Tickets are on sale now. For details, visit www.schleigho.com or call 412-201-0166.
Schleigho’s new CD, Live at Ho-Down 2000, was recently release on Flying Frogs Records. The album features guest appearances from Derek Trucks, Kofi Burbridge, and Josh Smith.
moe. Announces Line-up for Weekend Camp Out
moe. will host a two-day camping event June 23 – 24 at Three Sisters Park in Peoria, IL. Other bands performing include ekoostik hookah, The Samples, Jerry Garcia Band, ulu, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, and Blue MaGoo. moe. will play two sets each day. Tickets go on sale May 13 through Ticketmaster.
For more information, visit www.moe.org.
Femi Kuti Takes Stage with String Cheese Incident in New Orleans
Femi Kuti and members of his band joined String Cheese Incident on stage last night at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA. Kuti’s ensemble, which opened the show, emerged midway through the first set for “Outside and Inside,” “Parker’s Blues” and “This Must Be the Place.”
String Cheese returns to the Saenger in New Orleans tonight. The band’s tour itinerary is available at www.stringcheeseincident.com.
For daily updates from New Orleans during Jazz Fest, visit www.relix.com.
Members of Dirty Dozen Brass Band Sit in with Widespread Panic at Jazz Fest
Members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band took the stage with Widespread Panic yesterday at Jazz Fest’s Fairgrounds Race Course in New Orleans. The bands collaborated for “Guilded Splinters” -> “Christmas Katie” -> ”Superstition,” “Surprise Valley” and “Red Hot Mama” to close the second set. Percussionist Terrance Higgins also sat in for an extended drum solo.
During DDBB’s opening set, Widespread Panic singer/guitarist John Bell joined the band for “It’s All Over Now.”
WSP plays tonight at Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans. The band’s complete schedule is available at www.widespreadpanic.com.
For daily Jazz Fest updates from New Orleans, visit www.relix.com.
Earl Cate Performs with Steve Kimock Band
Guitarist Earl Cate sat in with the Steve Kimock Band last night at Chester’s Place in Fayetteville, AR. Cate (The Cate Brothers), joined the band for two songs at the end of the first set, including “Baby Baby.” Kimock’s band currently consists of Bobby Vega (bass), Rodney Holmes (drums) and Mitch Stein (guitar).
The group returns to Chester’s tonight. For the complete itinerary, visit www.kimock.com.
5/3/04
Phil & Friends Add Date to Summer Itinerary
Phil & Friends have announced an additional date on their summer schedule. The band, which consists of Phil Lesh on bass, Warren Haynes and Jimmy Herring on guitar, Rob Barraco on keys and John Molo on drums, will perform July 29 at Hershey Star Pavilion in Hershey, PA. Willie Nelson and the Derek Trucks Band are also on the bill. The first day to mail-order tickets for this show is Friday, May 4.
More dates are expected to be added. For the complete itinerary, visit www.phillesh.net.
Leftover Salmon Announces Line-up for Salmonfest
Leftover Salmon has announced the line-up of this year’s Salmonfest, which will be held June 29 – July 1 at Bearcat Getaway in Lesterville, MO. Artists performing include Leftover Salmon, El Buho, North Mississippi Allstars, Blueground Undergrass, Col. Bruce Hampton, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John Cowan, Juice, The Big Wu, Big Smith, Split Lip Rayfield, Spooky Daily Pride, Larry, Vitamen A, Smokehouse All-Stars, Madahoochi, Still On the Hill, Bob Case, Moses Guest, Flying Mules, and Big Smith. Tickets are on sale now.
For details, visit www.leftoversalmon.com.
Late Summer Tour Package to Feature Ratdog, Rusted Root and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Metropolitan Entertainment Group has announced plans for a summer tour in the tradition of the Furthur Festival. The line-up will include Ratdog, Rusted Root and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. An acoustic act will also be confirmed in the weeks to come. The tour, which is yet to be named, will hit 15-20 cities and will run from early August through September. The majority of the shows will be held at outdoors venues.
Specific dates and venues will be announced soon.
Mike Dylan Sits in with Garage A Trois in New Orleans
Critters Buggin percussionist Mike Dylan sat in with Garage A Trois last night at Tipitina’s in New Orleans. Garage A Tois features Charlie Hunter, Stanton Moore and Skerik, who is also a member of Critters Buggin.
Hunter and Skerik will perform with a different outfit this evening, as they take the stage with Mike Clark’s Prescription Renewal at the Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans. The group also includes Robert Walter and DJ Logic.
For daily Jazz Fest updates, visit www.relix.com.
String Cheese Incident, moe., Bela Fleck & the Flecktones to Play Central Park SummerStage
The line-up for this year’s Central Park SummerStage in New York City has been announced. Featured artists include moe. (July 12), String Cheese Incident (July 20) and Bela Fleck and the Flecktones with Keb’ Mo’ (August). Tickets to moe.’s show go on sale today at 2 p.m. through moe.ticketing. Tickets to all other SummerStage events are available at www.summerstage.org.
5/2/04
Blue Floyd, Organically Grown Gospel Choir Added to Gathering of the Vibes
Blue Floyd and the Organically Grown Gospel Choir have been added to the sixth annual Gathering of the Vibes. The event will take place June 29 – July 1 in Red Hook, NY. Blue Floyd’s line-up will consist of Matt Abts, Johnny Neel, Marc Ford and Berry Oakley Jr. The Organically Grown Gospel Choir, which is forming specifically for the Vibes, will feature former Deep Banana Blackout vocalist Jennifer Durkin-Kalb as well as her sister Leanne Allan (vocalist for Angel Baby), vocalist Andrew Gromiller (Tongue & Groove), guitarist Doug Allan (Angel Baby), keyboardist and vocalist Dave Scrofani (formerly of Deep Banana Blackout), bassist Dave LiVolsi (Tongue & Groove, John Scofield) and members of Deep Banana Blackout. Tongue & Groove was the precursor to DBB.
Other artists confirmed for the Gathering of the Vibes include Medeski, Martin & Wood, The Tom Tom Club, The Wailers, Bruce Hornsby, Dickey Betts Band, John Scofield, Soulive, The Disco Biscuits, Steve Kimock Band, Baba Olatunji, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Merl Saunders and his Funky Friends, Max Creek, Deep Banana Blackout, Strangefolk, Joules Graves, Robert Randolph, Lake Trout, Sloan Wainwright, Wild Magnolias, Lake Trout, ulu, Uncle Sammy, Addison Groove Project, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, The Grapes of Vaudevillian Fantasy and The Rafter Bats.
Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit www.gatheringofthevibes.com.
Third Annual Peach Tree Gathering Planned for This Weekend
Peach Melba will headline the Third Annual Peach Tree Gathering May 5 - 6 at Uncle Buck’s Ranch outside Athens, OH. Other bands include The John Mullins Band (Mullins is a former member of ekoostik hookah), Guest, Admiral Walker, The Andre Barton Quartet (featuring Jason Hogue and Eric Arvai) and Eleven Eleven. Tickets are available now. For more information, call 740-593-5648 or visit www.peachmelba.com.
Nucleus to Play CD Release Party
Nucleus has announced the release of its new self-titled album. The band will perform at a CD release party Friday, May 4 at Café Tomo in Arcata, CA. Show time is 9:30. The group will be offering discount copies of the CD with admission.
Nucleus recently confirmed plans for a summer tour, which include stops in California, Arizona, Louisiana, Vermont, New York and Colorado. For the full itinerary, visit www.nucleusmusic.com.
Peter Rowan to Perform with Donna the Buffalo at All Good Festival
Guitarist Peter Rowan will perform with Donna the Buffalo at this year’s All Good Music Festival and Campout. The event is scheduled for May 18 – 19 at Oakley Farm in Spotsylvania, VA. Rowan and the band will take the stage Saturday afternoon at 5:30. Other artists on the bill include Leftover Salmon, Dark Star Orchestra, Lake Trout, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Keller Williams, The Recipe, Blueground Undergrass, John Brown's Body, Dr. Didg, The Slip, Ulu, Swampadelica, Railroad Earth and McClaw's Drive. Tickets are on sale now.
For more information, visit www.walther-productions.com.
moe. Confirmed for Berkfest
moe. has been confirmed to perform at this year’s Berkshire Mountain Music Festival. The event will be held August 10 – 12 at Butternut Basin Ski Area in Great Barrington, MA. The line-up also features Strangefolk, Soulive, Steve Kimock Band, Percy Hill, Leftover Salmon, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Yonder Mountain String Band and Olu Dara. More bands will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more details, visit www.berkfest.com.
5/1/04
Lake Trout Releases New Tour Dates; Plans to Enter Studio
Lake Trout has released its spring/summer tour itinerary. The tour begins May 26 at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA and will include dates in Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond, Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York, New Orleans, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boulder, Denver, Chicago, and St. Louis. The tour concludes June 30 at the Gathering of the Vibes in Red Hook, NY.
The band is currently touring and plays tomorrow at Tipitina’s in New Orleans. Later this month, Lake Trout will enter the studio to begin work on a new album, before heading out on the road again. A release date has not yet been set. For the complete tour schedule, visit www.laketrout.com.
The Big Wu Family Reunion to Include Food Drive
The Big Wu has announced plans for the Family Food Shelf Drive at this year’s Family Reunion. The event will be held May 25 – 27 at Jamboree Campground in Black River Falls, WI. The festival site is located in Jackson County, which has the lowest per capita income of any county in Wisconsin. Fans are encouraged to bring one non-perishable food item for donation.
Other bands performing include All Mighty Senators, Ancient Harmony, Cornmeal, Dred I Dread, Greenhouse, Homunculus, The Jones Gang, King Frued, Larry, Dean Magraw & Friends, Patchouli, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Strange Pleasures, Sweet Potato Project, Umphrey McGee and Yonder Mountain String Band.
Advance tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit www.thebigwu.com.
moe. Announces Summer Tour Dates
moe. has announced plans for a summer tour that begins June 21 at Lafeyette Square in Buffalo, NY. The tour also includes stops in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, California and Maryland. On July 4, the band will open for Phil & Friends at Snoqualmie Amphitheater in Snoqualmie, WA.
moe. plays tonight at the Richmond Landmark Theater in Richmond, VA. For the complete tour itinerary, visit www.moe.org.
Keith Richards, Kid Rock Perform at Intimate Sheryl Crow Concert
Sheryl Crow performed with well-known special guests last night at Shine in New York City. Keith Richards sat in for “Not Fade Away.” Kid Rock joined Crow for several songs including “Sweet Home Alabama.” Stevie Nicks emerged for part of the set and added vocals to “Leather and Lace.” “It was a sick night beyond everyone’s expectations,” says Pete Shapiro, owner of Wetlands Preserve, which sponsored the show. Shapiro previously worked with Kid Rock and Crow for the IMAX film All Access.
Project Z, Count M’Butu Orchestra Confirm CD Release Party
Project Z and The Count M’Butu Orchestra will play a CD release party June 2 at the Roxy Theater in Atlanta, GA. Project Z consists of Jimmy Herring (ARU, Phil Lesh & Friends,) Ricky Keller (Late Bronze Age) and Jeff Sipe (ARU, Leftover Salmon.) The trio will be celebrating its self-titled debut on Terminus Records. Special guests on the album include Derek Trucks and Rev. Oliver Wells.
The new CD from The Count M’Butu Orchestra, See The Sun, features M’Butu and Graciela Lopez as well as special guest Chuck Leavell (Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers Band). Members of Widespread Panic and the Aquarium Rescue Unit also appear on the album.
Both releases are available now at www.terminusrecords.com.
4/30/04
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones to Play Smilefest 2001
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones have been confirmed to play Smilefest 2001. The festival will take place June 7 – 10 at the Van Hoy Family Campground in Union Grove, NC. Other acts performing include Acoustic Syndicate, Ancient Harmony, Bessie Mae's Dream, Braco, David Grisman Quintet, Foundation Stone, Larry Keel Experience, Leftover Salmon, Man Alive!, MD3, T.h.h.e. Mood Cultivation Project, Tom Constanten, Vassar Clements, David Via and Corn Tornado and Blue Ridge Breakdown. Tickets are available now.
For more information, visit www.smilefest.com/smilefest/smilefest2001.htm
Conehead Buddha’s Shannon Lynch Jams with moe.
Conehead Buddha saxophonist Shannon Lynch sat in with moe. Saturday at Alumni Field House in Oneota, NY. Lynch joined the band for “Recreational Chemistry” midway through the second set. The song also featured saxophonist Adam Ash.
moe. plays tomorrow at the Richmond Landmark Theater in Richmond, VA. For more dates, visit www.moe.org.
Bruce Hornsby, Count Mbutu, Future Man and Jeff Coffin Sit in with Widespread Panic
Special guests performed with Widespread Panic Saturday night at the Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, TN and last night at City Festival in Charlotte, NC. Percussionists Count Mbutu, Guarav Maholtra and Future Man joined the band Saturday for “Drums,” which segued into a jam that also featured Jeff Coffin on saxophone.
Last night Bruce Hornsby sat in for “Fishwater” during the first set.
Widespread Panic plays tomorrow at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery, AL. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
Percy Hill, Leftover Salmon Confirmed for Berkfest
Percy Hill and Leftover Salmon are the two newest additions to the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival. The event, which was recently rescheduled, will take place August 10 – 12 at Butternut Basin Ski Area in Great Barrington, MA. The line-up also features Strangefolk, Soulive, Steve Kimock Band, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Yonder Mountain String Band and Olu Dara. More bands will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more details, visit www.berkfest.com.
The Wailers Added to Gathering of the Vibes
The Wailers have been confirmed to perform at this year’s Gathering of the Vibes. The festival will take place June 29 – July 1 in Red Hook, NY. Other artists on the bill include Medeski, Martin & Wood, The Tom Tom Club, Bruce Hornsby, Dickey Betts Band, John Scofield, Soulive, The Disco Biscuits, Steve Kimock Band, Baba Olatunji, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Merl Saunders and his Funky Friends, Max Creek, Deep Banana Blackout, Strangefolk, Joules Graves, Robert Randolph, Lake Trout, Sloan Wainwright, Wild Magnolias, Lake Trout, ulu, Uncle Sammy, Addison Groove Project, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, The Grapes of Vaudevillian Fantasy and The Rafter Bats. Tickets are on sale now.
For more information, visit www.gatheringofthevibes.com.
4/27/04
High Sierra Announces Late Night Performers
The High Sierra Music Festival has announced the line-up for this year’s late night performers. The festival will run July 5 – 8 at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy, CA. Late night acts include Steve Kimock Band and Tony Furtado Band, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe and Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Leftover Salmon and Little Feat, moe. and Jazz Mandolin Project, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and Keller Williams, Yonder Mountain String Band and Laura Love Band, Sound Tribe Sector 9 and Cabaret Diosa, and the Slip, the Motet & Garaj Mahal. Tickets are on sale now. For more information including the full festival schedule, visit www.hsmusic.net/latenight2001.html.
Max Creek to Celebrate 30th Anniversary
Max Creek will celebrate its 30 year anniverary May 4 at the Hippodrome in Springfield, MA. The current band is expected to be joined by the group's alumni who will reproduce the various incarnations of Creek over the years. Two days later the quintet will appear on radio program “Jam Nation,” which airs Sunday nights on 104.1 FM WMRQ in Hartford, CT. Announcements are also expected soon regarding the annual Camp Creek Festival to take place July 27 – 29 in Duanesburg, NY.
Creek plays tonight at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, NY. For more dates, visit www.maxcreek.com.
Chris Kuroda to Run Light Show at Hookahville XV
Acoustic Productions has announced that Phish lighting director Chris Kuroda will operate the light show at Hookahville XV. The festival will be held May 25-27 at Frontier Ranch in Kirkersville, OH. Ekoostik hookah will headline the event and perform on Friday and Saturday. Other artists include Willie Nelson, Dr. John, The Radiators, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Donna the Buffalo. Tickets are available now. For more details, visit www.hookahville.com.
Birthday Show Planned for Col. Bruce Hampton
Elixir Premonitions will host a post-Widespread Panic concert this Saturday at 527 Mainstreet in Murfreesboro, TN in celebration of Col. Bruce Hampton’s birthday. The event, which is being billed as “Bruce’s zam-Bi-Earth-Day” will feature performances by Col. Bruce Hampton & the Code Talkers, Reverand Jeff Mosier, Kevn Kinney, David Blackmon, Future Man, El Buho, Jack Pearson, Count M’Butu and Jeff Sipe. Other special guests are expected to appear. The show will take place approximately seven miles from the campus of Middle Tennessee State University, where Widespread Panic is playing.
The Slip, Dr. Didg to Perform at Creekside Jamboree
The line-up for this year’s Creekside Jamboree has been announced. The event will be held June 1 – 2 at Almost Heaven Campground in Forksville, PA. Artists performing include The Slip, Steve Kimock Band, Dr. Didg, The Blue Rags, Miracle Orchestra, Leslie Helpert, Baby Gramps and Roop Verma. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit www.azpro.com.
4/26/04
Steve Kimock Band to Play Alaska
The Steve Kimock Band has announced plans to perform in Alaska. The group will play June 8 – 9 at the Bear Tooth & Theatre Pub in Anchorage. Tickets are available now through GDTSTOO. The band is currently touring and plays tonight and tomorrow night at Martyr’s in Chicago, IL. The current line-up consists of Kimock (guitar), Bobby Vega (bass), Rodney Holmes (drums) and Mitch Stein (guitars).
For the complete itinerary, visit www.kimock.com.
Line-up Announced for Whole Earth Festival
The line-up for this year’s Whole Earth Festival has been announced. The event will be held May 11-13 on the campus of the University of California at Davis. Bands performing on the main stage include Living Daylights, Hanuman, Ten Ton Chicken and Tea Leaf Green. The festival also features a side stage. Music begins at 11 a.m. each day. Admission is free.
Soulive Shows Canceled
Soulive has been forced to cancel eight upcoming concerts due to an illness to guitarist Eric Krasno. Beginning today, all shows through May 4 have been canceled. The trio was scheduled to kick off a two-night stand at the Paradise in Boston, MA tonight. “We were really psyched to play these dates, but we’ve got to look at the big picture,” says drummer Alan Evans. “Eric’s health is our top priority. We’ll come back to these cities soon and rock even harder.”
Soulive performed last night at Pearl Street in Northampton, MA without Krasno. Members of The Squad sat in with the Evans Brothers throughout the night.
The band is planning to return to the stage May 5 and 6 at the House of Blues in New Orleans, LA. For the band’s itinerary, visit www.soulive.com.
Bob Dylan 60th Birthday Bash to be Held at Wetlands
New York’s Wetlands Preserve will host a 60th Birthday Bash for Bob Dylan on May 24. The “Sixty-Song Marathon Musical Salute” will feature performances by Frank Messina, David Amram, Triberius, Olivia Cornell, Alexis Thomason, JJ Appleton, Dan & Kev, Martin's Folly, Church of Betty, Toni Brown, Garren (of Granian), Chris Harford, Scott & Andrew (of Rana), Patti Rothberg, Chris Whitley, Aaron Maxwell & Lo Faber (of God Street Wine), Jeff & Klyph (of the Zen Tricksters), Buddy Cage, Deadcenter All Stars, Joe Gallant, Lost Marbles, Soulfarm, Uncle Sammy and One Eyed Jack. Many surprise special guests are also expected to appear.
Tickets are available online at www.intransonictickets.musictoday.com or at the Wetlands box office.
The Disco Biscuits Confirmed for Gathering of the Vibes
The Disco Biscuits have just been added to this year’s Gathering of the Vibes. The festival will take place June 29 – July 1 in Red Hook, NY. Other artists performing include Medeski, Martin & Wood, The Tom Tom Club, Bruce Hornsby, Dickey Betts Band, John Scofield, Soulive, Steve Kimock Band, Baba Olatunji, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Merl Saunders and his Funky Friends, Max Creek, Deep Banana Blackout, Strangefolk, Joules Graves, Robert Randolph, Lake Trout, Sloan Wainwright, Wild Magnolias, Lake Trout, ulu, Uncle Sammy, Addison Groove Project, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, The Grapes of Vaudevillian Fantasy and The Rafter Bats. More bands will be announced this week.
For more information, visit www.gatheringofthevibes.com.
4/25/04
Free Concert will Feature Blues Traveler, Joan Osborne and Double Trouble
WBOS Radio in Boston will host a free EarthFest concert this Saturday at The MDC Memorial Hatch Shell along the banks of the Charles River. Artists performing include Blues Traveler, Joan Osborne, Cowboy Junkies, Double Trouble and Fisher. Surprise special guests are also expected. In addition, there will be more than one hundred environmental exhibitors and interactive displays. Free subway service will be provided in the Boston-area from 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. The concert will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more details, visit www.wbos.com.
Warren Haynes to Pull Double Duty at Allman Brothers Band and Phil & Friends Co-bills
The Allman Brothers Band and Phil & Friends will share the stage for four shows in Early August. The groups will play co-bills August 2 at GTE Amphitheatre in Virginia Beach, VA, August 3 at Alltel Pavilion in Raleigh, NC, August 4 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Charlotte, NC and August 5 at Hi Fi Buys Amphitheatre in Atlanta, GA. Guitarist Warren Haynes will tour with both bands this summer.
The Allman Brothers have confirmed several additional August dates to their itinerary. For details, visit www.allmanbrothersband.com.
New Album on the Way from Jon Shain
Singer/songwriter Jon Shain will celebrate the release of his new album Fools and Fine Ladies May 11 at The Artscenter in Carrboro, NC. Shain (formerly of Flyin' Mice) will tour in support of the record beginning May 5 at the Jefferson Inn in Southern Pines, NC. The album features Shain (guitar) FJ Ventre (upright bass) and John Currie (dobro) as well as special guests Chris Frank, Bill Newton, Miss Taz Halloween , Dave DiGiuseppe, Rob Van Veld, and Mark Simonsen.
The album will hit stores May 8. For more details including Shain's upcoming tour dates, visit www.jonshain.com.
Michael Falzarano Sits in with Big Frog
Hot Tuna guitarist Michael Falzarano sat in with Big Frog last night at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. Falzarano joined the band for "Franklin's Tower" and "Railroad Blues." The Japanese band continues its American tour tomorrow at Brownies' 23 East in Ardmore, PA. For more information, visit www.bleshing.com.
Ratdog, moe., The Big Wu and Willie Nelson to Appear with Phil & Friends this Summer
More opening acts have been announced for Phil & Friends: Odyssey Summer Tour. Bob Weir’s Ratdog will be the support act July 9 at Zoo Amphitheater in Oklahoma City, OK, July 17 at Pine Knob Music Theater in Clarkston, MI, July 18 at Polaris Amphitheater in Columbus, OH, July 20 at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA, July 21 at The Meadows Music Theatre in Hartford, CT and July 22 at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Moe. will open the July 4 show at Snoqualmie Amphitheater in Snoqualmie, WA and The Big Wu will appear July 12 at River’s Edge Amphitheater in Somerset, WI.
Willie Nelson will play three co-bills with Phil & Friends: July 11 at Sandstone Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS, July 28 at Tweeter Center at the Waterfront in Camden, NJ and July 29 at Hershey Star Pavilion in Hershey, PA.
Other support acts include the Derek Trucks Band, Susan Tedeschi, String Cheese Incident, The Disco Biscuits, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade, Galactic and the Allman Brothers Band. For the complete itinerary, visit www.phillesh.net.
4/20/04
Berkfest Rescheduled
The promoters of the Berkshire Mountain Music Festival have announced that the event has been reshceduled and will now take place August 10 – 12 at Butternut Basin Ski Area in Great Barrington, MA. The festival was originally scheduled to be held August 3 – 5. Because of the scheduling change, at this time Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and Keb' Mo' are not on the bill. The line-up features Strangefolk, The Steve Kimock Band, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Yonder Mountain String Band and Olu Dara. More bands will be announced soon.
For more information, visit www.berkfest.com.
Widespread Panic Fans Plan Food Drives
Panic Fans For Food, a non-profit volunteer organization run by Widespread Panic fans, will hold a pre-show food drive Friday April 27 at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville, AL. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable canned foods for donation. “Panic Fans for Food is about giving back to the towns and cities where Widespread plays,” says Joshua Stack, co-founder of the organization. “It's a way for us to say thanks to the communities for hosting the fans.”
The organization will also hold a drive at City Brew before tonight’s WSP show at Chilhowee Park in Knoxville, TN. City Brew is located at 424 South Gay Street in Knoxville. Fans that donate up to five cans of food will receive a wristband allowing them to ride to and from the show via a Knoxville Area Transit bus. More information is available at www.panicfansforfood.org.
Mike Gordon to Perform with Scott Murawski & Friends Tonight
Phish bassist Mike Gordon (a.k.a “Agent Malone”) will perform with Max Creek guitarist Scott Murawski & Friends tonight at The Living Room in Providence, RI. The line-up also includes guitarist Jeff Pevar (Phil & Friends, CPR, Jazz is Dead) and drummer Greg DeGuglielmo (Max Creek, The Drop Caps). Tonight’s show is a CD release party for Murawski’s solo album, Stormfield. Other special guests are expected.
Tickets will be available at the door.
Special Guests to Join Robert Walter’s 20th Congress This Weekend
Robert Walter’s 20th Congress will welcome special guests to the stage during its two-night stand at Wetlands Preserve in New York City this weekend. Tonight guitarist Melvin Sparks will perform with the band and tomorrow night 8-string guitarist Charlie Hunter and drummer Mike Clark will sit in. Former Deep Banana Blackout singer Jen Durkin-Kalb and the Conscious Underground as well as The Living Daylights will open this evening’s show. Tomorrow’s bill features support acts Robert Randolph and Miracle Orchestra. Tickets will available at the door.
For details, visit www.20thcongress.com or www.wetlands-preserve.org.
Soulive, John Brown’s Body Receive Boston Music Awards
Soulive received a Boston Music Award for Outstanding Jam Band last night at the Orpheum Theatre in Boston, MA. It is the first time in the event’s fourteen-year history that a category has been devoted to the genre. Other bands nominated included Addison Groove Project, Jiggle, Miracle Orchestra, The Slip and Uncle Sammy.
Soulive was not in attendance to receive its award as the trio performed at Irving Plaza in New York City. The show featured guest appearances from Sam Kininger, Stephanie McKay, Jacques Schwarzbar and Talib Kweli. The group returns to Irving tonight. For the complete schedule, visit www.soulive.com.
John Brown’s Body took home the Boston Music Award for Outstanding World Music Act. The group will perform tonight at Alley Katz in Richmond, VA. More dates are available at www.johnbrownsbody.com.
4/19/04
Complete Trey Anastasio Summer Tour Itinerary Announced; Line-up Expanded to Eight
The complete Trey Anastasio summer tour schedule has just been released. Anastasio’s backing band will consist of Tony Markellis (bass), Russ Lawton (drums) Dave Grippo (saxophone), Jennifer Hartswick (trumpet) and Andy Moroz (trombone), as well as newcomers Russell Remington (saxophone) formerly of the Giant Country Horns and Ray Paczkowski (keyboards) formerly of Viperhouse. The group is expected to debut several new songs this summer. "I've been writing a lot of horn charts," says Anastasio. "There's definitely going to be new material and there are songs that I wrote years ago that I think would be great for a band with horns."
The following is the complete confirmed itinerary.
July 11 SDSU Open Air Theatre, San Diego, CA
July 12 Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
July 13 Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA
July 14 Greek Theatre, Berkeley, CA
July 17 Red Rocks, Denver, CO
July 18 Red Rocks, Denver, CO
July 20 Riverport Amphitheatre, St. Louis, MO
July 21 Alpine Valley, East Troy, WI
July 22 Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN
July 24 Polaris Amphitheatre, Columbus, OH
July 26 Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
July 27 Alltel, Raleigh, NC
July 28 Merriweather Post Pavillion, Columbia, MD
July 29 PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
July 31 Verizon Virginia Beach Amphitheatre, Virginia Beach, VA
August 2 Mann Music Center, Philadelphia, PA
August 3 Jones Beach, Wantagh, NY
August 4 Tweeter Center, Mansfield, MA
August 5 Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
Phish has implemented a new mail order system. Mail order tickets for Trey’s summer tour will only be available online between April 25 and April 28. Complete details are available at www.phish.com/ticketsbymail.
Deep Banana Blackout to Open for the Allman Brothers Band
Deep Banana Blackout has just been confirmed to open for the Allman Brothers Band June 15 – 24. The run kicks off at Oak Mountain in Pelham, AL and will conclude at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY. The complete schedule is available at www.allmanbrothersband.com.
Deep Banana Blackout’s debut on Flying Frog Records is due out this summer. The band plays tonight at Mississippi Nights in St. Louis, MO.
For more DBB dates, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
Junior Brown Jams with String Cheese Incident
Junior Brown sat in with String Cheese Incident last night at the Brady Theater in Tulsa, OK. Brown joined the band on guitar towards the end of the first set for “Highway Patrol,” “Lonesome Road Blues” and “Pipeline.”
String Cheese plays tonight at the Uptown Theatre in Kansas City, MO. For the band’s full schedule, visit www.stringcheeseincident.com.
Col. Bruce Hampton Sits in with Phil & Friends
Col. Bruce Hampton joined Phil Lesh & Friends last night at the Civic Center in Atlanta, GA. Hampton emerged for the encore to sing “Turn On Your Lovelight.” Phil’s line-up features Warren Haynes and Jimmy Herring on guitar, Rob Barraco on Keyboards and John Molo on drums.
The Here Comes Sunshine Tour continues tonight at the Civic Center in Asheville, NC. For the complete itinerary, visit www.phillesh.net.
Members of Ween to Perform with Chris Harford
Members of Ween will perform with Amfibian guitarist Chris Harford tonight at the Stanhope House in Stanhope, NJ and April 25 at Wetlands Preserve in New York City. The line-up, which is being billed as Chris Harford and the Band of Changes, features guitarist Dean Ween (Ween), bassist Dave Dreiwitz (Ween) and drummer Sim Cain (Rollins Band, J. Geils Band). Ween and Cain have both collaborated with Harford several times in the past and appeared on his 1992 release, Be Headed. For more information, visit www.chrisharford.com.
Amfibian plays tomorrow at The Norva in Norfolk, VA. Carl “Gears” Gearhart of the Giant Country Horns is expected to sit in. Amfibian’s calendar can be found at www.amfibian.com.
4/18/04
Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade, The Disco Biscuits to Open for Phil & Friends at Red Rocks
Phil Lesh & Friends have announced the opening acts for their two-night stand at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO. Les Claypool’s Frog Brigade will open the July 6 show and the Disco Biscuits will be the support act for the July 7 concert. The Disco Biscuits will also appear at the June 30 show at the Greek Theater in Berkeley, CA and Claypool’s Frog Brigade will open the July 1 concert at the Greek. Lesh’s line-up for this tour consists of Rob Barraco (keyboards), Warren Haynes (guitar), Jimmy Herring (guitar) and John Molo (drums). The complete schedule is available at www.gdtstoo.com/GDTSTOOPhilSummer2001.html.
The first day to mail order for Red Rocks tickets is Thursday April 19.
The Slip to Play Benefit Concert for Groove Against Hunger
The Slip’s April 25 performance at Avalon Ballroom in Boston, MA will be the first in a series of benefit concerts to raise funds for Groove Against Hunger. The band has agreed to donate twenty percent of its earnings from the night to Action Against Hunger, an organization founded in 1979 which now has over 4000 workers in over 40 countries working to save lives and restore food to victims of starvation. “What we hope to do, need to do, is take advantage of this growing jam and groove-based phenomenon in live music and give something back," says program organizer Peter Costello. “We do not like knowing people are hungry,” The Slip said in a statement. “Given all our good fortune in life, we can bring awareness and occasionally help out. We’d like to take that opportunity." For more information, visit www.grooveagainsthunger.org.
The Slip plays tomorrow at Pearl Street in Northampton, MA. The band’s complete itinerary is available at www.theslip.com.
Brothers Past to Record Live Album
Brothers Past has announced that it will record a live album May 5 at Indre Studios in Philadelphia, PA. It will be the band’s first appearance in Philadelphia since April of 1999. The all-ages event is being billed as “Elements” and will feature three sets of music. A limited number of tickets will be sold at upcoming Brothers Past shows. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 610-436-1856.
Brothers Past plays tonight at The 13th Floor in Baltimore, MD. For more dates, visit www.brotherspast.com.
Tom Tom Club, Robert Randolph Added to Gathering of the Vibes
Terrapin Presents has just confirmed the addition of The Tom Tom Club and Robert Randolph to this year’s Gathering of the Vibes, which will take place June 29 – July 1 in Red Hook, NY. The Tom Tom Club features Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth, founding members of The Talking Heads. Other bands performing at the festival include Bruce Hornsby, Dickey Betts Band, John Scofield, Soulive, Steve Kimock Band, Baba Olatunji, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Merl Saunders and his Funky Friends, Max Creek, Deep Banana Blackout, Strangefolk, Joules Graves, Lake Trout, Sloan Wainwright, Wild Magnolias, Lake Trout, ulu, Uncle Sammy, Addison Groove Project, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, The Grapes of Vaudevillian Fantasy and The Rafter Bats. More acts are expected to be announced within the week. Tickets are on sale now.
For more information, visit www.gatheringofthevibes.com.
Steve Kimock Band Announces Tour Dates
The Steve Kimock Band has announced a portion of its spring and summer tour schedule. The line-up will consist of Kimock (guitar), Bobby Vega (bass), Rodney Holmes (drums) and Mitch Stein (guitars). The tour kicks off with a three-night stand beginning tomorrow at Sancho’s Broken Arrow in Denver, CO. Other dates include April 26 – 28 at Martyr’s in Chicago, IL, May 2 – 4 in Chester’s Place in Fayetteville, AR, May 6 at Tipitina’s Uptown in New Orleans, LA, June 30 at The Gathering of the Vibes in Red Hook, NY, July 1 at the State Theatre in Falls Church, VA and July 5 – 6 at the High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, CA. More dates will be added.
The complete itinerary is available at www.kimock.com.
4/17/04
Phish Announces Live Release Series; New Website Launched
Phish has announced a new live release series, called "Live Phish." The series will feature complete, unedited Phish concerts from the band's vault. The initial six shows will be released this summer. Concerts that were recorded on digital multi-track tape will be remixed and mastered and shows that were taped live to two-track will be mastered and released as is.
Phish.com has been completely revamped and consists of several new features including an FAQ section and Doniac Schvice columns. Trey Anastasio summer tour dates are expected to be announced by the end of the week.
Anastasio is currently recording in his Vermont barn with Oysterhead, which also features Les Claypool and Stewart Copeland. Oz Fritz (Tom Waits, Primus, Bill Laswell) is engineering the album. Recording will continue through May. A release date has not yet been set.
Widespread Panic Unveils Summer Tour Itinerary
Widespread Panic has just released its summer tour dates. The tour kicks off June 15 – 17 at The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, CA and will include multiple night runs at Red Rocks in Morrison, CA (June 22 – 24), The Beacon Theater in New York City (July 17 – 19) and the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham, AL (July 27 – 29). The band will also make stops in New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pittsburgh, New York, Virginia, Delaware and South Carolina. Ben Harper will open the July 3rd show at Marcus Amphitheatre in Milwaukee, WI and String Cheese Incident will appear with the band July 6 at Sandstone Amphitheatre in Bonner Springs, KS and July 7 at Riverport Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, MO.
The complete itinerary is available at www.widespreadpanic.com.
Jambands.com Columnist to Emcee Area 51 Sound Test Festival
The Las Vegas Jamband Society has announced that Jambands.com columnist Lee Abraham will emcee the Area 51 Sound Test Festival. The event will take place April 20 – 22 in Indian Springs, Nevada and will feature performances by The Ominous Seapods, Juggling Suns, Wise Monkey Orchestra, Government Grown, the Waz and Psydecar among others. “It’s truly an honor to serve as the emcee for the Sound Test," says Abraham. "I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing and writing about most of the bands on the bill, and after living in Las Vegas for a decade, I know how hard the people at the Jamband Society have been working to make this thing happen... I’m just stoked to be part of it!" Abraham is also a contributor to Relix Magazine, the Las Vegas Weekly and publishes his own website, http://www.mrlee.com.
For more information on the Area 51 Sound Test Festival, visit www.lvjambandsociety.com.
Deep Banana Blackout Heads to Japan
Deep Banana Blackout has announced that it will travel to Japan for two shows in June. The group will play June 9 at the Liquid Room Kabukicho in Shinjuku-ku and June 10 at Harajuku Astro Hall Shibuya-ku in Tokyo.
Deep Banana plays tomorrow at the Granada Theater in Lawrence, KS. For the band’s complete schedule, visit www.deepbananablackout.com.
The Disco Biscuits Perform Stealth Show at Wetlands
The Disco Biscuits performed a one-set show at Wetlands last night in New York City, under the name “The Perfume.” Brothers Past members Tom Hamilton (guitar) and Tom McKee (keyboards) as well as Fat Mama drummer Joe Russo sat in for “Plan B.” Jambands.com staffer Carol Wade then sung “Little Lai” with the band.
Electron, which is Disco Biscuits’ bass player Marc Brownstein’s side project, opened the show. The line-up featured Brownstein (bass), Russo (drums), The Disco Biscuits’ Aron Magner (keyboards), Brothers Past’s Tom Hamilton (guitar), Paulie (percussion) and DJ Stitch (turntables). Special guests included Disco Biscuits members Jon Gutwillig (guitar) and Sam Altman (drums), McKee (keyboards) and Jordan Crisman (bass).
The Disco Biscuits play tomorrow at The Odeon in Cleveland, OH. For the band’s complete itinerary, visit www.discobiscuits.com.
4/16/04
"Nothing Too Fancy" for moe.
moe. opened its three night stand at the House of Blues in Las Vegas last night. We're still waiting for reviews of former Jambands.com daily news editor Jeff Waful's light show but reports are in on the music itself. The night, which began a bit after 1AM and concluded shortly after 5AM, featured two fully-segued sets. In addition, Umphrey's McGee commanded the stage at the outset of the second set and quite possibly referenced the lack of clocks in Vegas casinos with three songs include the word time in their titles (from Pink Floyd's "Time" through Joe Jackson's "Got The Time" and UM's own "All In Time"). moe. returns to the HOB tonight (as does Waful) while Umphrey's is across town at Club Rio.
"Nothing Too Fancy" for moe.
moe. opened its three night stand at the House of Blues in Las Vegas last night. We're still waiting for reviews of former Jambands.com daily news editor Jeff Waful's light show but reports are in on the music itself. The night, which began a bit after 1AM and concluded shortly after 5AM, featured two fully-segued sets. In addition, Umphrey's McGee commanded the stage at the outset of the second set and quite possibly referenced the lack of clocks in Vegas casinos with three songs include the word time in their titles (from Pink Floyd's "Time" through Joe Jackson's "Got The Time" and UM's own "All In Time"). moe. returns to the HOB tonight (as does Waful) while Umphrey's is across town at Club Rio.
"Nothing Too Fancy" for moe.
moe. opened its three night stand at the House of Blues in Las Vegas last night. We're still waiting for reviews of former Jambands.com daily news editor Jeff Waful's light show but reports are in on the music itself. The night, which began a bit after 1AM and concluded shortly after 5AM, featured two fully-segued sets. In addition, Umphrey's McGee commanded the stage at the outset of the second set and quite possibly referenced the lack of clocks in Vegas casinos with three songs include the word time in their titles (from Pink Floyd's "Time" through Joe Jackson's "Got The Time" and UM's own "All In Time"). moe. returns to the HOB tonight (as does Waful) while Umphrey's is across town at Club Rio.
"Nothing Too Fancy" for moe.
moe. opened its three night stand at the House of Blues in Las Vegas last night. We're still waiting for reviews of former Jambands.com daily news editor Jeff Waful's light show but reports are in on the music itself. The night, which began a bit after 1AM and concluded shortly after 5AM, featured two fully-segued sets. In addition, Umphrey's McGee commanded the stage at the outset of the second set and quite possibly referenced the lack of clocks in Vegas casinos with three songs include the word time in their titles (from Pink Floyd's "Time" through Joe Jackson's "Got The Time" and UM's own "All In Time"). moe. returns to the HOB tonight (as does Waful) while Umphrey's is across town at Club Rio.
"Nothing Too Fancy" for moe.
moe. opened its three night stand at the House of Blues in Las Vegas last night. We're still waiting for reviews of former Jambands.com daily news editor Jeff Waful's light show but reports are in on the music itself. The night, which began a bit after 1AM and concluded shortly after 5AM, featured two fully-segued sets. In addition, Umphrey's McGee commanded the stage at the outset of the second set and quite possibly referenced the lack of clocks in Vegas casinos with three songs include the word time in their titles (from Pink Floyd's "Time" through Joe Jackson's "Got The Time" and UM's own "All In Time"). moe. returns to the HOB tonight (as does Waful) while Umphrey's is across town at Club Rio.
4/13/04
moe. To Perform “Timmy” Rock Opera in Its Entirety
moe. bass player Rob Derhak has announced that the band will perform its rock opera "Timmy" for the final time at the band’s April 22 show at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence, RI. "Timmy" debuted at the Wetlands Preserve on 2/18/95 and the band has performed the complete opera only one additional time- at Wetlands on 4/10/00 (while gigging as Monkeys on Ecstasy). The Providence show will feature one set devoted to the opera and a second set of original material. Tickets for the show are available at the box office and on-line via Ticketmaster. moe. opens its spring tour at the State Theater in Portland. ME on April 20.
Yonder Mountain String Band Releases CD, Will Host Festival
Yonder Mountain String Band will commemorate the release of its new live disc, Mountain Tracks Volume 1 with a two-night run at the Boulder Theater tonight and tomorrow (April 13 & 14). Mountain Tracks is the first of two releases the band intends to issue in the coming months, with a project produced by Tim O'Brien set to follow this summer. In addition, the quartet will host its own Dexter Lake Music Festival on June 30 and July 1st. The confirmed line up currently includes Keller Williams, Vinyl and The Slip. Additional details can be found at www.yondermountain.com.
Billy Martin Releases New Vinyl Breakbeat Record; Solicits Collaborators
Medeski Martin and Wood drummer Billy Martin has issued a new release exclusively on vinyl. illy B Eats Vol.1 - Groove, Bang and Jive Around is a limited edition vinyl breakbeat record intended for DJs. The project was produced by Scotty Hard (MMW, Wu-Tang Clan). In addition, Martin has announced an open call for musicians to participate in a double-live CD using music from the record. Additional details are available on the on his Amulet Records web site.
The New Deal Announces Spring Tour Dates
Toronto-based trio the New Deal has announced its spring tour plans. The group, which is currently in the studio working on its debut release for Jive Records, has a limited number of gigs on tap for April and May, including a “SOUND + LIGHT” show with special production at the Somerville Theater on April 20. The New Deal will also present two “SOUND + LIGHT” shows at the Opera House in Toronto on May 11 and 12. Tickets for the Toronto shows are available at the band’s web site, www.sound-and-light.com.
Ancient Harmony, “JoJo & Co.,” and David Blackmon to Perform At the Freaker’s Ball Tonight
Atlanta’s Z93 radio hosts The Dunhams will present “The Freakers’ Ball” this evening at Earthlinklive (Jambands.com's March Venue of the Month). Headlining will be Ancient Harmony, the Georgia-based group slated to release a live album in the weeks to come. A late addition to the bill is C.Dawg + Jo Jo + Luther + Cody, the project spearheaded by John "JoJo" Hermann to celebrate the release of his Smiling Assassin album. The Farmhand Slam Band with David Blackmon will open. Further information on this show can be found at the Dunhams’ web site.
4/12/04
Phish Contributes Live Version of “5:15” To Who Tribute Album
Phish is one of eleven bands to contribute tracks to "Substitute -- The Songs of the Who," a compilation album celebrating the British quartet. The album, which was put together by longtime Who sound engineer Bob Pridden, also features a live Pearl Jam take on "The Kids Are Alright," David Bowie’s cover of "Pictures of Lily," Sheryl Crow’s interpretation of "Behind Blue Eyes," as well as the Who itself in concert joined by Kelly Jones (Stereophonics) for "Substitute." Phish’s version of “5:15” was recorded during its Quadrophenia set at Chicago Roseland Horizon on Halloween 1995.
The Little Turniptown Overnight Music Jam to Feature Blueground Undergrass, Yonder Mountain String Band and Sector 9
A number of notable performers are slated to appear at The Little Turniptown Overnight Music Jam in the North Georgia mountains on April 20-22. The show is a benefit for the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. Nearly thirty bands are expected to perform during the three-day camping event, including Colonel Bruce Hampton and the Code Talkers, Blueground Undergrass, Count M'Butu, Orchestra, Yonder Mountain String Band, Barry Richman Band, John Cowan, The Big Wu and Sound Tribe Sector 9. The full list of performers as well as ticket information can be found at www.overnightjam.com
Luther and Cody Dickinson to Join JoJo Hermann For Two Night Run In Atlanta
John “JoJo” Hermann (Widespread Panic) will celebrate the release of hisdebut disc, The Smiling Assassin, with two nights of shows at the Northside Tavern in Atlanta. Hermann will be joined by numerous players who perform on the disc, including the North Mississippi All-Stars’ Luther and Cody Dickinson and Paul "Crumpy" Edwards (Bloodkin). Additional special guests are anticipated. The Smiling Assassin was released this past Tuesday on Fat Possum Records.
Jen Durkin Launches Web Site; Offers New Music
Three tracks from Conscious Underground, the new project from former Deep Banana Blackout vocalist Jen Durkin now appear on her new web site www.cyberjendurkin.com. Conscious Underground, which will perform at New York’s Wetlands Preserve on April 20 is expected to announce additional dates soon. Durkin, who continues to gig with Bernie Worrell’s Woo Warriors, will take the stage this evening, April 12th at the Colorado Brewery in Danbury, CT with Murali Coryell, Kenwood Denard, Cornelius Bumpus, and friends.
Mike Gordon Takes The Stage With Col. Bruce Hampton and the Code Talkers
Last evening at Irving Plaza, following a screening of his film Outside Out, Phish bass player Mike Gordon joined Col. Bruce Hampton and the Code Talkers for two sets of music. Gordon performed on guitar with the band for a number of songs including “Working on a Building" and “Basically Frightened.” Gordon also surprised many in attendance by offering an interpretation of his own composition “Destiny Unbound,” last performed by Phish on 11/15/91. The Outside Out tour continues this evening at the Somerville Theater in Somerville, MA.
4/11/04
The Disco Biscuits and Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade to Perform with Phil & Friends
Phil Lesh and Friends have announced the opening bands for their three-show Berkeley run at the end of June. The first of the Greek Theater shows on Friday June 29 will take place at 7PM without any opener. The next day, showtime is 5PM with special guests The Disco Biscuits. On Sunday July 1 music will begin at 1PM with Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade joining Lesh and his group: Rob Barraco, Warren Haynes, Jimmy
Herring, Phil Lesh and John Molo. Mail order ticketing begins Friday April 13 through GDTSTOO.
The Phil and Friends spring tour begins this Friday at the Sunrise Theater in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Dave Schools’s Slang Set For June Release
The Bellwether Project, the initial release from Slang, a band spearheaded by Widespread Panic bass player Dave Schools and Layng Martine III (Bill Laswell) is slated for a June 5th release on Terminus Records. In describing the genesis of the disc, Schools notes that Martine “came down to visit me in Athens and I went and picked up a little eight track hard disc recorder. Then we just made some loops, from records I had, lifting breaks and things from records. I played some different kinds of bass and we called it the Potato Project. He was living in Seattle at the time and the idea was that, since we both had digital recorders, we would throw the tracks on ADAT. He would take a copy to Seattle with him and have some friends of his, like Pete Droge and others, come and cut some parts. All the while, as parts were layered on, the new parts were being selected and also created into loops. So it was a constant building of more and more layers and foundations. We’re really just pushing the envelope- is it dance music? Is it even art? What the hell is this?” Andy Tennille’s interview with Schools will appear next Monday in the new issue of Jambands.com.
Dave Schools, who recently wrapped up a Gov’t Mule tour, performs next with Widespread Panic at its spring tour opener at Ohio’s Miami University on April 18.
Musicians for Medical Marijuana to Hold Seventh Benefit Show
The Musicians For Medical Marijuana organization has announced the seventh of its benefit shows. This one will take place on Friday April 27 at the Ashkenaz music and dance community center on Friday April the 27th. Headlining will be Fact or Fiction featuring Terry Haggerty (Sons of Champlin, KVHW) and Barney Doyle (Mickey Hart Band) on guitars, Martin Fierro (Legion of Mary, Zero.) on sax, Tim Haggerty (Michael Bolivar Band, Jessie Colin Young) on bass, Alan Hertz (KVHW, Garage Majal) on Drums and Arlan Schierbaum (Jemimah Puddleduck, Pointer Sisters) on Keys. The Shelley Doty X-Tet will open the show. Tickets are available at the Ashkenaz or via Ticketweb.
Jazz Mandolin Project Announces Spring Dates
Jamie Masefield’s Jazz Mandolin Project has released its spring tour schedule. The first show will be a benefit for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation at Toad's in New Haven on April 19. The next night JMP will play with moe. at the State Theater in Portland Maine, followed by a gig with Living Daylights at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. On Sunday April 22 the band will perform live on WMRQ’s Jam Nation (hosted by Dean Budnick and Jeff Waful). The group then routes south for some notable dates during the Jazz & Heritage Festival, including a 2AM set at The House Of Blues on Saturday May 5 (In addition Masefield has put together a band for two sold-out performances at The Maple Leaf on May 2 & 3: Jon Fishman on drums and a horn section comprised of Gregory Davis, Kirk Joseph, Lucian Barbarin, and Tim Loughlin). Updated tour information is available at www.jazzmandolinproject.com.
6th Annual Blue Ridge Harvest Fest Announced; Line-up Includes moe., John Prine
Plans are underway for the 6th Annual Blue Ridge Harvest Fest (formerly Harvest Fest). For the last five years, the event has been held in Fairburn, GA, but will move to Cherokee Farms in Lafayette, GA this year (35 miles from Chattanooga, TN and 2 hours north of Atlanta). The initial line-up includes moe., John Prine and Yonder Mountain String Band. Several more acts will be added in the comig weeks.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 15 at 8 p.m. EST. For details, visit www.harvestfest.com.
4/10/04
Big Frog To Tour in United States
The six-piece Japanese group Big Frog has announced its spring U.S, tour dates. The band, which formed in 1996 inspired by the sound of Jerry Garcia’s "Legion of Mary," has recently gained notoriety in the United States through a number of notable gigs, including slots opening for Phish’s 2000 Japan tour. Big Frog will begin its U.S. dates with Amfibian in Virginia on April 20 (the NorVa) and 21 (the State Theater). The band will then continue throughout the northeast for a number of performances, including gigs at Wetlands and Pearl Street. Additional information and a tour itinerary are available at www.bleshing.com (the band attributes the phrase “Blesh” to a Phil Lesh quote- “Our goal has always been to mesh. Blesh. Blend and mesh, if you will, with the audience. Because they give us what we need to give something back to them.”)
New CD and Book From Chuck Leavell
Keyboardist Chuck Leavell (Allman Brothers Band, Rolling Stones), currently touring with Gov’t Mule, has two new releases due this month. The first, Forever Blue is a solo piano recording featuring seven tracks written by Leavell along with three covers. Forever Green is a book that relates the story of American forestry (Leavell is an award-winning Georgia tree farmer). Additional information regarding Leavell's forestry efforts is available at www.charlane.com.
Eric Clapton Announces Additional U.S. Tour Dates
Eric Clapton, who is touring in support of his Reptile album, has announced twenty additional U.S. Tour Dates. Clapton will take off a few weeks following the first leg of his tour which concludes with three consecutive Madison Square Garden shows on June 21-23. The tour then picks up on July 17 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN and routes west, concluding with two shows at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on August 17 and 18.
Updated information can be found via Pollstar and at claptononline.com.
Soulive Finishes Shows with Galactic in Collaborative Manner
Soulive completed its short run of shows opening for Galactic with consecutive nights of guest appearances. On Saturday at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q in Austin, Eric Krasno and Neal Evans joined Galactic during its set for “Snowball.” The pair, who had joined the group for “Sweetback” on multiple occasions earlier in the tour, also took the stage with Galactic on Sunday at the Gypsy Tea Room in Dallas. Both bands will continue to tour in April, with college gigs next on their itineraries. Galactic performs tonight at the University of Florida at Gainesville. Soulive’s next show is at Duke University on April 14.
JoJo Hermann Solo Album Released Today; In-Store Performance Announced
The debut album from Widespread Panic keyboardist John “JoJo” Hermann appears in stores today. Smiling Assassin features Herman along with Luther and Cody Dickinson from North Mississippi All-Stars and a number of additional guest performers including members of Widespread Panic. In conjunction with this release, Hermann will be performing a free in-store set at Mushroom Records in New Orleans on May 4th at 1 PM (at that time Hermann will be in town for two Panic shows). For additional information on this release visit the Fat Possum Records web site.
4/9/04
Tom Constanten Sits in with David Gans
Former Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten sat in with David Gans last night at Fat City in Charlotte, NC. Constanten joined Gans for several songs including “Good Lovin’,” “New Speedway Boogie” and “Dark Star->Deal->Dark Star.” Nth Degree also performed.
Gans is currently touring in support of his latest album, Solo Acoustic. He plays tomorrow at Cumberland's in Charleston, NC. For the complete itinerary, visit www.trufun.com.
String Cheese Incident Releases Summer Dates
String Cheese Incident has announced its summer tour dates. The tour kicks off June 28 at Georgia Frontiere Pavilion in Sedona, AZ and will conclude August 8 – 10 at Horning’s Hideout in North Plaines, OR. String Cheese will share the stage with several artists throughout the summer, including John Cowan, Blues Traveler, Israel Vibration, Ben Harper, Charlie Hunter, Widespread Panic, Femi Kuti, Phil Lesh & Friends, Keller Williams and Acoustic Syndicate. The complete itinerary is available at www.stringcheeseincident.com.
The group’s new album, Outside Inside will be released May 15 on SCI Fidelity Records.
Deep Banana Blackout and Miracle Orchestra Collaborate
All four members of Miracle Orchestra sat in with Deep Banana Blackout Saturday at Park West in Chicago. Jared Sims (saxophone), Bill Carbone (drums), Garret Sayers (bass) and Geoff Scott (guitar) joined DBB for a cover of Herbie Hancock’s “Watermellon Man.”
During Miracle Orchestra’s opening set, Deep Banana Blackout’s Eric Kalb and Hope Clayburn sat in for Miles Davis’ “Black Satin.”
Miracle Orchestra plays Wednesday and Thursday at House of Blues in Cambridge, MA. For more dates, visit www.miracleorchestra.com.
Deep Banana Blackout plays tomorrow at the Music Box in Omaha, NE. The band’s calendar is available at www.deepbananablackout.com.
Jen Durkin-Kalb Performs with Jiggle
Former Deep Banana Blackout vocalist Jen Durkin-Kalb sat in with Jiggle Saturday night at Hamden-Sydney College in Hamden-Sydney, VA. Durkin-Kalb, who is touring with Bernie Worrell’s Woo Warriors, added vocals to “Fine Line” during Jiggle’s set.
Jiggle plays Friday with The Big Wu at the Powder Mill Barn in Enfield, CT. For the band’s full schedule, visit www.jigglethehandle.com.
Additional Acts Confirmed for Gathering of the Vibes
Terrapin Presents has announced the addition of a new stage to this year’s Gathering of the Vibes, which will take place June 29 – July 1 in Red Hook, NY. The Terrapin Showcase Stage will be located in the campground and will feature Lake Trout, ulu, Uncle Sammy, Addison Groove Project, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, The Grapes of Vaudevillian Fantasy and The Rafter Bats. Full weekend tickets are required to access the Showcase Stage. Advanced discounted tickets are available this week and can be purchased by calling 866 TERRAPIN or by visiting www.gatheringofthevibes.com.
Other artists performing at the event include Bruce Hornsby, Dickey Betts Band, John Scofield, Soulive, Steve Kimock Band, Baba Olatunji, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Merl Saunders and his Funky Friends, Max Creek, Deep Banana Blackout, Strangefolk, Joules Graves, Lake Trout, Sloan Wainwright and Wild Magnolias.
4/6/04
“All Access” Premieres Tonight
IMAX film “All Access” premieres tonight nationwide. The movie features live concert footage of Trey Anastasio, Carlos Santana, Sting, Dave Matthews Band, Al Green, George Clinton, B.B. King, Moby, Sheryl Crow, Rob Thomas, Mary J. Blige, Kid Rock, Macy Gray and The Roots. “It's like a show, you know never know how people will respond,” says producer Peter Shapiro, who is also the owner of New York’s Wetlands Preserve and executive producer of The Jammys. “Hopefully, people will get in the groove and dig it. I’m hoping people will treat it like going to a show and not like going to a movie…I’m feeling good about it.” For more information on the film, visit www.allaccess.yahoo.com. A complete listing of theaters showing “All Access” is available at www.bigmoviezone.com.
Strangefolk, Steve Kimock Band, Soulive and Olu Dara Confirmed for Berkfest
Strangefolk, Steve Kimock Band, Soulive and Olu Dara have been confirmed for this year’s Berkshire Mountain Music Festival. The event will be held August 3 – 5 at Butternut Basin Ski Area in Great Barrington, MA. Bela Fleck & the Flecktones and Keb’ Mo’ are also on the bill. Several more acts will be added in the coming months. Ticket information will be available soon at www.berkfest.com.
Phil & Friends Announce Summer Tour
Plans for the "Phil Lesh & Friends: Odyssey Summer Tour 2001" have been announced. The line-up will once again feature Lesh (bass), Rob Barraco (keyboards), Jimmy Herring (guitar), Warren Haynes (guitar), and John Molo (drums). Some other very well known bands will also perform at each of the shows, although specifics have not yet been announced. The tour kicks off June 26 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA and will include stops in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. More dates will be added. The current itinerary is available at www.gdtstoo.com/GDTSTOOPhilSummer2001.html.
Dickey Betts Band Added to Gathering of the Vibes
The Dickey Betts Band has just been confirmed to perform at this year’s Gathering of the Vibes. The band consists of Betts (guitar, vocals), Mark May (guitar, vocals), David Stoltz (bass), Kris Jensen (saxophone, flute), Mark Greenberg (drums), Matt Zeiner (keyboards, vocals) and Junior Ortiz (percussion). The Vibes will take place June 29 – July 1 in Red Hook, NY and will also feature performances by Bruce Hornsby, John Scofield, Soulive, Steve Kimock Band, Baba Olatunji, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Merl Saunders and his Funky Friends, Max Creek, Deep Banana Blackout, Strangefolk, Joules Graves, Lake Trout, Sloan Wainwright and Wild Magnolias. Other acts will be announced next week. Discounted “early bird” tickets go on sale this Monday. They can be purchased by calling 866-TERRAPIN or by visiting www.gatheringofthevibes.com.
Col. Bruce Hampton, Apartment Projects, Kevn Kinney to Perform at Atlanta Dogwood Festival This Weekend
The 65th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival begins tonight at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA and will run through Sunday. Performers include Col. Bruce Hampton and the Code Talkers, Apartment Projects Featuring Jeff Sipe and Ricky Keller, Kevn Kinney, Dr. Dan and Shock Treatment, Count Mbutu Orchestra Featuring Graciela Lopez, the Barry Richmond Band, Freak the Jones, Gwen Hughes and the Retro Jazz Kats, Stereo Popsicle and the Georgia State University Jazz Band. Jeff Dunham, co-host of Atlanta radio program “The Dunhams” which airs Sunday nights on Z93, will emcee portions of the event.
For more information, visit www.dogwood.org.
Juice Unveils Spring Dates
New Orleans-based Juice has released its spring tour dates. The tour kicks off April 4 at Bodega in Oxford, MS and will include stops in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Louisiana. The band was recently added to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and will perform on the House of Blues stage April 29 at 12:20 p.m. Juice will also play several club shows during Jazz Fest: April 28 at Tipitina’s, May 2 at the Louisiana Music Factory, May 2 at The Parish at House of Blues, May 4 at the Bourbon View Hotel and May 6 at the Rock & Bowl. Guest keyboardists Charlie Dennard and Patrick Smith will both be sitting in with the band at various shows throughout the tour. The complete itinerary is available at www.neworleansjuice.com.
4/5/04
Widespread Panic to Release New Album
Widespread Panic has announced the release of its latest album, Don’t Tell the Band. The CD will be released June 19 on Sanctuary. Initial copies of the album will include an additional disc featuring live material recorded at the Classic Center in the band’s hometown of Athens, GA April 1 – 3, 2000. Taping was prohibited at these shows in anticipation of a possible live release.
Widespread kicks off its spring tour April 18 at Miami University in Oxford, OH. For the complete itinerary, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
Camp Buzz Festival Announces Line-up
The line-up for this year’s Camp Buzz festival has been announced. The event will be held June 16-17 in Oxford, OH. Confirmed artists include Dr. Didg, Ray’s Music Exchange, ulu, Uncle Sammy, Rebecca’s Statue, Heavy Weather, Stir Fried, Fat Apple, The Guy Smiley Blues Exchange, Grasshopper Pie, The Shantee, Admiral Walker, Freekbass, Catawampus Universe, Peach Melba, Green Genes, Iggy, Halias, The Gruy, River Junction, The Samsara Music Company, 4-Track All Stars. Tickets go on sale April 20. For more information, visit www.campbuzz.com.
Strangefolk Releases Spring Itinerary
Strangefolk has announced plans for a spring tour on the East Coast. The tour begins April 20 at the Ocean Mist in Matunuck, RI and includes dates in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Washington DC. On June 30, the band will perform at the Gathering of the Vibes in Red Hook, NY. For the complete itinerary, visit www.strangefolk.com.
Oteil Burbridge, Kevn Kinney Sit in with New School of Gov't Mule
Bassist Oteil Burbridge sat in with the New School of Gov’t Mule Tuesday at Five Points South Music Hall in Birmingham, LA. Burbridge (Allman Brothers Band, A.R.U., Oteil & the Peacemakers) joined the band for “Yonder Wall” to close the second set. The band’s line-up features original Gov't Mule members Warren Haynes and Matt Abts as well as bassist Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) and keyboardist Chuck Leavell (The Rolling Stones).
Last night, guitarist Kevn Kinney joined the band for “Mule” midway through the second set at the Georgia Theater in Athens, GA.
The New School of Gov’t Mule plays tonight at the Music Farm in Charleston, SC. For more dates, visit www.mule.net.
Relix Becomes Publisher of Jambands.com
Last night during the Relix Magazine relaunch party at New York City nightclub SPA, Relix, Inc. President Steve Bernstein officially announced that he will assume responsibility as publisher of jambands.com. In referencing the vibrant collection of individuals who read Relix and visit the web site, Bernstein stated "These people are out on the scene almost every night, traveling long distances to shows and festivals. They put out tremendous energy. It's a huge part of their lives! We want to serve this wonderful community because frankly they deserve it." Jambands.com editor-in-chief, Dean Budnick offered his formal thanks to former publishers Peter and Andrew Shapiro of Kind Media and then affirmed, "We're excited to begin this next phase of Jambands.com. Steve Bernstein is someone who has already showed his commitment to this scene through his efforts with the revitalized
Relix. We're big fans of Aeve, Kathy, Phyllis, John, Jon, Sage and the
entire crew. We certainly have a common mission in spreading the good word about 'music for the mind.' Plus, anyone who was at SPA last night can attest to the fact that these guys know how to throw a party. We have some intriguing plans in the works- quality entertainment, I promise. So stick around."
For additional information on Relix (including subscription information, and its record label) visit www.relix.com.
4/4/04
Peter Prince to Kick Off Solo Tour with Tim Reynolds
Peter Prince begins the "Moon Boot Lover Solo Acoustic Experience" tour tonight at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, CO. Prince will be supporting Dave Matthews Band guitarist Tim Reynolds on the tour, which will include dates in Wyoming, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, New Jersey and Virginia. For the complete schedule as well as information on Moon Boot Lover’s new album, Back on Earth, visit www.moonbootlover.com.
Tree O’ Frogs Launch Spring Tour with Cybercast
California-based Tree O’ Frogs will kick off its spring tour tomorrow at Siskyou Pub in Ashland, OR. The show will be webcast at www.radiofreeashland.org beginning at 9 p.m. PST. The band’s tour includes stops throughout California, Utah and Nevada. For the complete itinerary, visit www.treeofrogs.com.
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Del McCoury Band Among Performers Scheduled for Merlfest 2001
The line-up for this year’s Merlfest has been announced. The festival will take place April 26-29 at Wilkesbroro Community College in Wilkesboro, NC. The line-up includes Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Del McCoury Band, David Grisman Quintet, Vassar Clements, Sam Bush Band, Donna the Buffalo, Peter Rowan & the Two High String Band, Tony Rice, New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, Jerry Douglas, Jim Lauderdale, John McEuen, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Chief Jim Billie and Dolly Parton. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit www.merlefest.org.
Lake Trout Releases Tour Dates
Lake Trout has released more spring tour dates. The tour kicks off Friday at Wetlands Preserve in New York City and will include stops in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan. The group will play May 2 at Tipitina’s in New Orleans and May 4 at the Parish House at House of Blues in New Orleans. Both shows will take place during Jazz Fest. Lake Trout will also perform at the All Good Festival May 19 in Spotsylvania, VA and the Gathering of the Vibes June 30 in Red Hook, NY.
For the complete itinerary, visit www.laketrout.com.
Steve Kimock Band Confirmed for Gathering of the Vibes
Terrapin Presents has announced the addition of the Steve Kimock Band to this year’s Gathering of the Vibes. The festival will take place June 29 – July 1 in Red Hook, NY. Other artists performing include Bruce Hornsby, John Scofield, Soulive, Baba Olatunji, Les Claypool’s Flying Frog Brigade, Merl Saunders and his Funky Friends, Max Creek, Deep Banana Blackout, Strangefolk, Joules Graves, Lake Trout, Sloan Wainwright and Wild Magnolias. More acts will be confirmed next week. Discounted “early bird” tickets go on sale Monday. They can be purchased by calling 866-TERRAPIN or by visiting www.gatheringofthevibes.com.
4/3/04
Sonia Dada to Play ParkPop Festival in The Netherlands
Sonia Dada has announced that it will be making its first trip to Europe this June. The band will perform June 24 at ParkPop, a free festival held annually at Zuiderpark in Holland. The event draws more than 300,000 people every year. The full line-up will be announced later this month. More information on Parkpop is available at www.parkpop.nl/2001/english/index.htm.
Sonia Dada is currently in the studio working on a new album due out in July. The band plays next April 27 at Higher Ground in Winooski, VT. For more dates, visit www.soniadada.com.
Blueground Undergrass to Headline Spring Super Jam in Florida
Shakti Productions and Shimon Presents have announced the line-up for Spring Super Jam. The indoor/outdoor event will take place Saturday April 14 at Floyd’s Music Store in Tallahassee, FL beginning at 1 p.m. Bands performing include Blueground Undergrass, Ancient Harmony, Uncle Sammy, Tanglewood, 6 Degrees, Unkle Funkle and Llama. The show is all ages. For more information, visit www.floydsmusicstore.com or www.shimonpresents.com/superjam.htm.
Screaming Headless Torsos Release New Album
Dave Fiuczynski’s Screaming Headless Torsos have released a new album, titled Amandala. The band’s line-up consists of Fiuczynski on guitar, Fima Ephron on bass, Daniel Sadownick on percussion and Gene Lake on drums. The instrumental CD features original tracks written by Fiuczynski, Lake and Sadownick. MP3 samples as well as ordering information are available at www.torsos.com.
The band plays April 19, opening for Soulive at Irving Plaza in New York City.
Widespread Panic Announces Summer Dates
After canceling its spring European tour last week, Widespread Panic has confirmed a handful of U.S. summer dates. The group will play June 25 at the Smirnoff Center in Dallas, TX, June 28 – 30 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO and July 3 at Marcus Amphitheatre Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI. More dates will be announced soon.
For details, visit www.widespreadpanic.com.
Plans Underway for Ho-Down 2001
Schleigho has announced plans for this year’s Ho-Down festival. The event is scheduled to take place July 27-29 at the Willow Wood Resort in Newfield, NY. Specific details have not yet been announced. Schleigho’s live album Live at Ho-Down 2000 will be released May 8 on Flying Frog Records. The band will also head into the studio this month to begin work on a new album, which is expected to be released in early 2002.
The quartet plays Thursday at The New Swindlefish in Athens, OH. For more dates, visit www.schleigho.com.
4/2/04
Scott Murawski & Friends to Include Jeff Pevar
Max Creek guitarist Scott Murawski will play a CD release party April 20 at the Living Room in Providence, RI. Murawski will be celebrating the release of his solo album, Stormfield. The band will include guitarist Jeff Pevar (Phil & Friends, CPR, Jazz is Dead), Greg DeGuglielmo (Max Creek, The Drop Caps) and guest bassist “Agent Malone”. Tickets are on sale now.
Karl Denson to Perform with Members of Galactic and Astral Project
Karl Denson will perform with Galactic drummer Stanton Moore May 3 at the Old Point Bar in New Orleans, LA. The line-up also features Galactic keyboardist Rick Vogel as well as Astral Project members Johnny Vidocovich (drums) and James Singleton (bass). Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets are available now through Ticketweb.
Leftover Salmon, David Grisman Quintet Confirmed for Smilefest 2001
The line-up for this year’s Smilefest has been confirmed. The event will take place June 7 – 10 at Van Hoy Family Campground in Union Grove, NC. Artists that will perform include Leftover Salmon, The David Grisman Quintet, The Larry Keel Experience with Vassar Clements and Curtis Burch, Ancient Harmony, Snake Oil Medicine Show, Tom Constanten with Bessie Mae’s Dream, Acoustic Syndicate, Mad Dog Trio, Mood Cultivation Project, Blue Ridge, Man Alive!, the Jon Shain Trio and David Via & Corn Tornado. A major national act has also been confirmed, but due to contractual obligations cannot be announced until later this month. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit www.smilefest.com.
Carter Beauford, John Medeski and Marc Ribot to Collaborate in New Orleans
Superfly Productions has announced the line-up for its tenth SuperJam. The line-up features Carter Beauford on drum | 
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