Behold the signs of Fall...football, crisp weather, catalogs...yes, the new Home Grown catalog will be coming soon to a club, head shop, merch table, or mailbox near you! In the catalog you will find loads and loads of kind music as well as our NEW Network members - Beanstalk, Burt Neilson Band, Cabaret Diosa, Jazz Mandolin Project, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Ominous Seapods, Mountain of Venus, Sound Tribe Sector Nine, Lake Trout, The Waz, Yonder Mountain String Band, and ThaMuseMeant! But don't wait for the catalog! Find out more about these amazing bands right now at www.HomeGrownMusic.net .

Speaking of new, there are some SICK new discs coming out...Miracle Orchestra and Medeski, Martin, and Wood both have new releases due on October 24. Also on the way are two new titles from Phoenix Rising, The Big Wu's "Folktales" and Ozric Tentacles "The Hidden Step". Both are due October 17, but you can order all these albums now at HomeGrownMusic.net and have them shipped to you ASAP!

Recent additions to the Kind Music Catalog:

Wise Monkey Orchestra - "They Live" CD - More flammable disco-funk psychedelia from this west coast outfit! This new CD was recorded live and features new songs like "Hell Ain't for Me" as well as favorites like "Grass Skirt". Features a guest appearance by sax player Dave Ellis (The Other Ones, Ratdog). $14.00

Merl Saunders - "Struggling Man" CD - Backed by Toronto's jazz-rock group One Step Beyond and their spirited horns, Merl provides more of the bluesy funk that has made him a legend. The CD was recorded live and features a magnificent performance of the Grateful Dead's "Franklin's Tower". $15.00

Various Artists - Music from the Motion Picture "Around the Fire" CD - Now this is a mix CD! There's nary a dull moment through all 14 tracks on this disc, which boasts everything from modern jazz to classic rock. It even has live tracks from String Cheese Incident and The Grateful Dead! Other artists include Vinyl, Living Daylights, The Meters, The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Bob Marley, Freddie Hubbard, Blind Faith, and more! $15.00

Frogwings - "Croakin' at Toad's" CD - Your ears will thank you! This super-CD features the lineup of the century: Derek Trucks and Jimmy Herring on guitar, Oteil Burbridge on bass, Butch Trucks on drums, Kofi Burbridge on flute and keys, John Popper on harmonica and vocals, and Marc Quinones on percussion. This crew of master instrumentalists excels at any style and pushes the jazzy southern sound to millennial heights. $17.00

Bob Weir and Ratdog - "Evening Moods" CD - At long last! This is the debut release from this increasingly popular project featuring the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, former Primus drummer Jay Lane, sax-man Dave Ellis (of Charlie Hunter projects and Wise Monkey Orchestra fame), bass legend Rob Wasserman, guitarist Matthew Kelly, and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. Styles range from classic Bobby-rock to mellow, introspective "Evening Moods". $16.00

The Meters - "Trick Bag" and "New Directions" CDs - Serious funk! These classic releases from New Orleans legends The Meters are sure to fulfill your groove jones, plus they make every day a little more like Jazz Fest! "Trick Bag" was originally released in 1976, and "New Directions" came out a year later. $14.00 each

Back in stock: Derek Trucks Band's sophomore CD, "Out of the Madness", and John Scofield's bubbling 1995 effort "Groove Elation".

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey - "Bloom" CD - This disc, comprised of live recordings from 1996 - 1998, captures the many moods and jaw-dropping talent of this dynamic Oklahoma jazz outfit. From Zappa-like hijinks to peaceful, sublime grooves, this band covers a huge part of the musical spectrum. $11.00

David Nelson Band - "Wires, Hearts, and Magic" Video - This is a full-length video that gives the viewer an inside look at the recording of David Nelson Band's "Visions Under the Moon" CD. You'll watch tracks like "Fable of a Chosen One" and "The Wheel" come together in the studio, along with plenty of band footage. $18.00

Strangefolk - A Great Long While CD - Immaculately produced by Nile Rogers, Strangefolk's third album contains an abundance of the lush three-part harmonies, guitar wizardry, and innovative songwriting that the Vermont foursome is known for. Trust me, this one is a must-have! $15.00

Don't forget to order your copy of Strangefolk's new CD "A Great Long While" and receive a FREE disc of live Strangefolk from the 1999 Gathering of the Vibes, while they last!

Cheap Wine! - "Last Night's Wine", the debut CD from Home Grown Members TUNJi, is the featured CD of the Week at http://www.jambase.com. TUNJi's play is made up of hypnotically charged rhythms, blues sweating funk and mambo-paced electric jazz under a canopy of soul. The CD is available at HomeGrownMusic.net for a limited time at a very special price of $7. No joke, SEVEN DOLLARS! Cruise to our site right now and take advantage of this awesome offer on some killer music!

Acoustic Syndicate - Crazy Little Life CD - The newest work from this innovative bluegrass group was produced by 6-time Grammy winner Bill VornDick. Their songs stretch the boundaries of acoustic music and incorporate influences such as reggae, jazz, and funk. The McMurry clan's time-tested harmonizing is as brilliant as a Appalachian sunrise. $14.00

Sound Tribe Sector Nine - Offered Schematics Suggesting Peace CD - This is a dazzling new work from this hard-charging techno-rock quintet from Georgia! Their effervescent, sublime grooves hypnotize while glorious musical climaxes take the listener to new levels of improvisation. $14.00

Living Daylights - Electric Rosary CD - Astounding avant/jazz from these Seattle natives! Their musicianship is unparalleled and their inventiveness springs from an infinite source, creating a truly unique musical experience. Features revered guitarist Bill Frisell on four tracks. $15.00

Halloween comes soon, and it always inspires some killer shows! Go to HomeGrownMusic.net/dancingtree.html to read our newsletter and check out a list of fine shows to celebrate with!

The HGMN Krewe's next and final stop is Magnoliafest in Live Oak, FL. The lineup features Little Feat, Acoustic Syndicate, Merl Saunders, Keller Williams, and a LOT more. The HG Booth will be on hand to distribute kind tunes to all in attendance. Visit Magnoliafest.com for more info!

Missed a festival? Can't believe you didn't make the trip? Go to HomeGrownMusic.net/events.html and check out our festival reviews page!