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Pullin’ ‘Tubes: Dylan Fest 2012 Videos

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Seems odd to call any week a banner week for Bob Dylan, but the current seven day span just may qualify.  The legendary singer-songwriter not only celebrated his 71st birthday, but also was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama at the White House. If that wasn’t enough, the life and music of the iconic and influential bard was celebrated over the course of two nights at New York’s Irving Plaza with the annual  Dylan Fest organized by Rolling Stone scribe Austin Scaggs.

Now in its tenth year, the concerts, which are billed as “a night to get drunk and celebrate,” feature Scaggs and his Cabin Down Below band (which this year featured Austin’s dad Boz Scaggs on guitar and Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen on keyboard) expertly backing  a rotating cast of musicians. This year’s bill featured a mix of first time performers such as Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes) and Matt Vasquez (Delta Spirit) as well as returning favorites Regina Spektor, Nicole Atkins, Jesse Malin and a smattering of celebrities including Will Forte, Jason Sudekis, Kristen Wiig and Justin Long.

Dylan Fest – 2012-05-25 – Irving Plaza – New York, NY

Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream / Ballad Of A Thin Man / Love Minus Zero / Where Are You Tonight / Highway 61 / I Want You / Tangled Up In Blue / Sara / Odds & Ends / Standing In The Doorway / Tom Thumb Blues / Just Like A Woman / Man In Me / Maggie’s Farm / Hurricane / I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight / You Ain’t Going Nowhere / It’s All Over Now Baby Blue / ??? / Subterranean Home Sick Blues / From A Buick 6 / Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright / Idiot Wind / The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down / Isis / Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door / I Shall Be Released

The nearly three-hour show on Friday night showcased a mix of Dylan tunes from throughout his 50+ year career, mixing the classics (Tangled Up In Blue, Maggie’s Farm, Just Like A Woman) with some deeper cuts (Where Are You Tonight, Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream, I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight). Thanks to YouTube user coneyislandgirl930, we can check out a bunch of the performances from Friday night.

Let’s check ‘em out…

Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes) – Idiot Wind

Nicole Atkins – Standing In The Doorway

Griffin & Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes) – Sara

Regina Spektor – It’s All Over Now Baby Blue

Matt Vasquez (Delta Spirit) – Subterranean Home Sick Blues

Steve Schiltz (Longwave and Hurricane Bells) – Love Minus Zero

Jesse Malin – From A Buick 6


Terrapin Crossroads June West Coast Rambles: Lesh, Graboff, Barraco, Karan, Greene and Leone

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Terrapin Crossroads has just announced a weekend of West Coast Rambles that will take place at the Phil Lesh-owned venue in San Rafael, Calif. on June 15 – 17. For this set of shows, Lesh will ramble with multi-instrumentalists Jackie Greene and Jon Graboff (The Cardinals) as well as drummer Tony Leone (Ollabelle), keyboardist Rob Barraco (The “Q”, Dark Star Orchestra) and guitarist Mark Karan (RatDog).

Tickets are on sale now so grab ‘em while you can.


Review: The Infamous Stringdusters @ Beachland Ballroom

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The Infamous Stringdusters @ Beachland Ballroom, May 30

Words: Zach Bloom
Photos: Michael Stein

The Bluegrass Revolution laid siege to Cleveland on Wednesday when The Infamous Stringdusters held their anti-formulaic, groove friendly pickin’ session at the Beachland Ballroom. “You know you’ve been here before when you see your own graffiti on the wall,” fiddle player Jeremy Garrett remarked to the enthusiastic crowd of Stringdusters fans and local grass-aholics who came out to see this… infamous band from Nashville who have been blowing up as of late.

[All Photos by Michael Stein]

The band played a fast-paced show that was laden with covers of great rock and bluegrass songs, each a pleasant complement to their repertoire of original arrangements that set them apart from other young bluegrass acts. Their humorous banter and interactions with the crowd yield a fun and engaging show, despite their failing to hold back the urge to yell the phrase “Hello, Cleveland” just to say they did, though they debated its cliche value openly.

There were many highlights during the show including two heart felt homages to the late great guitar player, Doc Watson who’d passed away just one day earlier. Guitarist Andy Falco remarked on the influence that Doc Watson had on his decision to buy an acoustic guitar and begin learning bluegrass shortly after attending a workshop where the legendary guitarist was featured.

The ‘dusters also paid their respects to a pair of musical legends we lost earlier this year by offering a rendition of The Band’s Up On Cripple Creek for Levon Helm and Earl Scruggs’ Paddy on the Turnpike. George Harrison’s classic Beatles song Here Comes the Sun was also featured late in the set. Fortunately, the band had many more masters to cover who are still living including Tony Rice.

The Beachland seems to be a truly inspiring venue for musicians traveling through as so often they extol how special the venue is to them. Bassist Travis Book was eager to share his appreciation for the free meal he received from the venue – voted best brunch in the city FYI – because it allowed him to take his food budget downstairs to the vintage clothing shop “This Way Out” and purchase a flashy new shirt for his performance, which he showed off proudly for its tight fitting form that accentuated his touring musician’s physique.

This amazing rock venue in Cleveland’s North Colinwood district is the beating heart of the city’s vibrant music culture. Independently owned and operated by local Clevelanders, Cindy Barber and Mark Leddy, for over 10 years it is one of the most important and iconic venues in the entire country. When a great live act such as The Infamous Stringdusters chooses to stop in Cleveland and play the Beachland, they are helping to support the important community of independent and locally operated music hubs that provide the common music fans opportunities to support great live music.

One considerable distinction that can be made of The Infamous Stringdusters’ live show is their keen emphasis on performance value and providing an entertaining experience. Banjo player Chris Pandolfi is a fierce musician with speed and grace. Dobro player Andy Hall plays with passion and fury as if he were a real life Curtis Loew and Jeremy Garret is a fiddle player with great leadership and poise who fronts the band musically with great talent.

The high intensity comes directly from bassist Travis Book who wistfully lifts his upright instrument forward and back on stage while Andy Falco crouches and stomps as if he were still ripping on an electric instrument like AC/DC guitarist Angus Young. In addition to the energy displayed by all the members as they bounced around the stage and the banter they share to keep the crowd engaged, the band travels with a great stage set and light rig managed by their lighting director, Brett. Though simple and minimalist, the use of light boxes coupled with floor lights shining onto curtains and a row of stand-alone rotating LED lamps adds tremendously to the visual experience of seeing a show at the Beachland Ballroom. Not only does it allow the audience to truly escape into the music but it also gives our photographer an opportunity to take truly stunning images like these:

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Televised Tune: On The Tube This Weekend

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In digging for gold among the bevy of repeats on TV this weekend we’re drawn to one of the highlights from the 2010-2011 Austin City Limits. Indie acts The National and Band of Horses share the episode of the long-running series, with The National focusing on material from High Violet and Band Of Horses pulling heavily from Infinite Arms.

Friday, June 1 [All Times ET]

  • Freddie Mercury – The Untold Story [Ovation 5:30PM]
  • Kaiser Chiefs on David Letterman [CBS 11:35PM]
  • Beirut on Jay Leno [NBC 11:35PM]
  • Big K.R.I.T. on Jimmy Fallon [NBC 12:35AM]

Saturday, June 2

  • The National & Band of Horses on Austin City Limits [PBS]
  • Metallica / Springsteen / U2 – Rock Hall Concert [VH1C 2PM]
  • The Beach Boys – An American Family [VH1C 6PM]
  • Karmin on Saturday Night Live [NBC 11:30PM]

Sunday, June 3

  • Fitz and the Tantrums – Live at the Metro [Palladia 9AM]
  • The Civil Wars – Unplugged [Palladia 2PM]
  • Neil Young – Saturday Night Live [VH1C 4PM]
  • John Fogerty – The Long Road Home [HDNet 10:20PM]

 


Video: Weir-Robinson-Greene Acoustic Trio – Bertha

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Some might say that the surviving members of the Grateful Dead are experiencing something of a creative renaissance of late, collaborating with both new and old friends on a variety of musical projects. While Phil Lesh has been keeping busy by gigging regularly at his recently opened Terrapin Crossroads venue, his Futhur band mate and short, shorts enthusiast Bob Weir has been making the rounds with a new acoustic trio featuring two members of the extended Grateful Dead family – Chris Robinson and Jackie Greene.

The heavily bearded trio, who made their debut last summer, have been mixing Dead classics with music from their respective solo catalogs and familiar covers from the likes of Bob Dylan to Buddy Holly to the Everly Brothers. WRG continue their short tour together tomorrow night with a sold out gig at the Boulder Theater, and recently appeared at CrossroadsKC in Kansas City, Missouri, where they turned in this set opening take on Bertha. Take a peek…

Weir-Robinson-Greene Acoustic TrioBertha


Allie’s Adventures in Eating: Smorgasburg

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Smorgasburg

Chris and I still lived on the Lower East Side of Manhattan when Smorgasburg opened last summer. We couldn’t have been more blown away to see that Brooklyn Flea, which had limited food vendors, was hosting a Saturday spin-off “Food Market” just a quick cab ride away in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Fast forward to today, we’ve visited the food lover’s paradise at least five times–the vendors seem to get better and better each time we go.

Bon Chovie

Bon Chovie Classic

Landhaus BLT

Mile End Smoked Meat

Milk Truck Bacon Blue Grilled Cheese

  1. Bon Chovie, Classic Fried Anchovies with Pickled Peppers and Smoked Paprika Mayo: This vendor has one of the catchiest names ever. While anchovies aren’t typically a popular food, Chris loved these for the crunch. I wasn’t a huge fan–no amount of breading could mask that fishy flavor for me.
  2. The Landhaus, BLT: What a beautiful sandwich. The bacon was more like “melt in your mouth” pork belly, and it wasn’t chewy at all. The tomato was perfectly ripe–adding a wonderful sweetness. They also sold “Bacon on a Stick,” but we’ll try that next time.
  3. Mile End, Smoked Meat: My parents grew up in Montreal, so I’ve eaten smoked meat sandwiches many times in my life. Smoked meat is very similar to pastrami, also served on Jewish rye with spicy mustard, and is absolutely delicious. Mile End’s version is pretty darn good compared to what you get across the border in Montreal.
  4. Milk Truck, Grilled Cheese w/ Bacon, Cheddar, Bleu, Caramelized Onions, Spicy Pickles from Milk Truck. This was one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches ever! The cheddar and bleu cheeses were mixed together, which toned down the bleu just enough so it didn’t overpower the rest of the ingredients. The sweetness of the onions versus the tartness of the pickles was perfect.

Egg Hash Bar

Egg Hash Browns with Pimento Cheese and Spring Onions

Mozz Shop sign

Mozz Shop Italian Corn Dog with Pickled Peppers and Marinara

Mozz Shop Fried Mozzarella Balls

The Meat Hook Rapture Dog

  1. Egg, Hash Browns with Pimento Cheese and Spring Onions: What a fun concept–build your own hash browns with fun, local ingredients. My only complaint was that the spring onions weren’t very “handheld food friendly.” I know you shouldn’t cut these up, but I ended up with all of them in one bite.
  2. Mozz Shop, Italian Corn Dog with Hot Italian Sausage and Fresh Mozzarella in a Polenta Batter–served with Pickled Peppers and Marinara Sauce: The mozzarella in this corn dog was fantastic. My first bite consisted of a pillowy, soft batter with soft, oozing cheese. The sausage and the marinara were great too, but I found the peppers useless.
  3. Mozz Shop, Fried Mozz Balls with Marinara Sauce: Chris ordered these, stating they were “the most amazing fried mozzarella balls you’ve ever had.” Enough said.
  4. The Meat Hook, Rapture Dog: I saved the best for last. The Meat Hook has been our go-to establishment for sausages since they opened, and I intend to dedicate an article to their encased meats one day. The Rapture dog is stuffed with cheese, which squirts out of your mouth during every bite. Awesome.

As you can see, Smorgasburg has many fantastic food vendors. These are just a sample of the offerings you can get, if you go on your own culinary adventure at this Williamsburg food market. If you’re in the neighborhood on a summer Saturday afternoon, you should absolutely stop in.


Friday Mix Tape: Who We’ve Lost So Far In 2012

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This has been a tough year for losses in the music world. For this week’s Friday Mix Tape, Marc Millman has selected a song a piece from many of those who have passed over the first five months of 2012.

Robin Gibb (1949-2012): The Bee Gees – I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You

They became the Kings of Disco. But that was in what was really their second career. The brothers Gibb started out as a soulful acoustic trio consisting of Robin, his fraternal twin Maurice and their older brother Barry. And if you aren’t familiar with the early years, you are missing out on some of the sweetest harmonies in the history of rock.

Donna Summer (1948-2012): Dim All The Lights

In 1979, I was eleven years old and supposed to be in my “Disco Sucks” phase. But secretly I wasn’t. My parents were taking Hustle lessons in the living room with all their friends and going to Studio 54 on the weekends. And the music was infectious. Donna was the Queen of it all. Dim All The Lights was the third single off her amazing Bad Girls album. It is also the only song she ever wrote by herself (Trivia: she originally wrote it for Rod Stewart before changing her mind). And as of May 17th, the lights of every dance club the world over should be dimmed in her honor.

Chuck Brown (1936-2012): Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers – Bustin’ Loose (Part 1)

In the late 70s, funk music was big but the mainstream had seen it mutate into disco. Around Washington D.C., a sub-genre named go-go developed. And Chuck Brown was considered the Godfather. Today most people will recognize the funky break that made Nelly’s Hot In Herre a hit in 2002. But shakin’ yo’ ass to the original was a right of passage for anyone clubbing it “back in the day.”

Who We’ve Lost by Scott Bernstein on Grooveshark

Donald “Duck” Dunn (1948-2012): Albert King – Born Under A Bad Sign

“Duck” played with everyone. He wrote. He composed. And his bass lines were what made the “Memphis sound” of Stax Records so famous. And as a member of the backing band, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, he helped to racially integrate rock & soul in the South during the tumultuous late ’60s. Albert King is one of three “Kings of the Blues Guitar” and this single from his second album (the first recorded for Stax) helped cement that reputation. And other than King’s stinging lead lines, it is Dunn’s bass lines that people remember from the song.

Adam “MCA” Yauch (1964-2012): Beastie Boys – Sure Shot

The Beastie Boys will be remembered by many people as the obnoxious white rappers with their misogynistic videos…the forefathers of Kid Rock. And those people will all be wrong or at the very least, misinformed. When the Beasties exploded onto the scene in 1985, hip-hop music was Black & Latino and it was essentially music of the inner city. White kids in the suburbs of even New Jersey knew very little more than Rappers’ Delight. Maybe a little Kurtis Blow or Run DMC. But Public Enemy? Murphy’s Law? And if we didn’t know it in the Tri-state area, you can be sure they didn’t know it in Nebraska. But MCA, Ad Rock & Mike D changed all that. And although they may have been slightly obnoxious on their classic debut album, Licensed To Ill, over the course of the next three albums, they grew and helped show that hip-hop, rock, funk & punk all belonged together. And it was on Check Your Head and its follow-up Ill Communication that they perfected that mix. But Yauch was more than just a white rapper. He was a director of videos (under the alias Nathaniel Hornblower), a film producer, a devout Buddhist and a driving force behind the Free Tibet movement. And for my generation, this role model will be missed.

Levon Helm (1940-2012): The Band – Up On Cripple Creek

Levon was my Dad’s contemporary. And in a group that helped define Americana Roots Rock, he was ironically the only American. The man from Turkey Scratch, Arkansas sang with that soulful Southern twang in his voice and played the drums in a style all his own. And along with songs like The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Ophelia and The Weight the man who always seemed to be smiling etched his place in the history of rock & roll.

Jimmy Ellis (1938-2012): The Trammps – Disco Inferno

Mr. Ellis is probably the least famous person on this list. In fact, most people probably don’t even know who The Trammps were. But there are very few people who don’t know the Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack. And this song heated up dance floors in the late ’70s and beyond. Hell, who hasn’t been at a party at some point and yelled, “I heard somebody say burn baby, burn…”

Ronnie Montrose (1947-2012): Montrose – Rock Candy

If you were into loud guitar rock in the ’70s and even the ’80s, you might be familiar with Ronnie by name. If not, let’s just consider that he was a member of the Edgar Winter Group for whom he played guitar on the hits Frankenstein & Free Ride. He also played for a bit with Boz Scaggs. But most likely his most important contribution to the history of rock would be the vocalist for his self-named band: a certain Red Rocker. Montrose’s self-titled debut album in 1973 had everything you needed: sexual innuendo, hard rock stomping, belted vocals and crunchy guitar riffs supplied by Ronnie.

Davy Jones (1945-2012): The Monkees – Daydream Believer

They weren’t The Beatles. They weren’t even a real band…at least at the conception. But the band invented for a short-lived TV show became a hit-making machine. And Davy Jones became the face of the band. In fact, he was the one that Marcia Brady was so excited to get to play at her school. And this is the song that will forever be associated with the little Englishman.

Whitney Houston (1963-2012): My Love Is Your Love

They say that voices like this come along once a generation. It’s too bad that this one belonged to a woman who seemed tortured by the fame it brought her. Her pedigree to become a famous singer was there: her mother is the gospel singer Cissy Houston. Her mother’s cousins are Dionne & Dee Dee Warwick, her godmother was Darlene Love and Aretha Franklin was considered an aunt. Whitney took it straight to the top. And starting in 1985 with the release of her first solo album, everyone knew her name. It was her 1991 rendition of the Star Spangled Banner for the Super Bowl and The Bodyguard soundtrack that took it all over the top in 1991 & 1992. Whitney was never an artist I will claim to have had much attachment to. But when she released the My Love Is Your Love album in 1998, the gritty, urban R&B feel finally connected with me. You don’t have to be in love with an artist to appreciate their body of work. You just need to know that some voices don’t need a television show to vote them to prominence. Some voices are just larger than life.

Etta James (1938-2012): I’d Rather Go Blind

Released as the B-side to Tell Mama in 1968, it’s this song that truly showed the depth of the soul music “The Matriarch of R&B” was capable of. Most people know her for At Last. And Blues fans probably know Tell Mama from her live shows. But in this one song, you can hear the weight of the world as it pushed down upon the shoulders of this woman who battled thru addiction and had a career that included jazz, soul, R&B, blues, gospel & rock over more than five decades. And it seems fitting that she should pass just after the man who helped spark her career.

Johnny Otis (1921-2012): The Johnnie Otis Show – Willie and the Hand Jive

Most lovers of classic rock know this song from the Eric Clapton or George Thorogood versions that were played ad nauseam in the ’70s and 80s on FM radio. Very few know of the man who wrote and first recorded the track. Mr. Otis was a bandleader, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, singer and radio DJ. And starting out in the mid-40s as a drummer in Swing orchestras on the West Coast, he progressed in to a bandleader of his own with the Johnny Otis show and is commonly known as “The Godfather of Rhythm and Blues.” And for the sake of this list, let us not forget that he is the man credited with discovering the late great Etta James.



Izzy Stradlin Sits In With Axl’s Guns N’ Roses

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Last night at the 02 Arena in London, Guns N’ Roses co-founder and rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin sat in with the group he quit back in 1991. Axl Rose and his current band welcomed Stradlin for a six-song string that featured 14 Years, You Could Be Mine, Dead Flowers, Knockin’ On Heavens Door, Nighttrain and Paradise City. Izzy last guested with the current incarnation of GN’R in 2006.

[via @benevanson]

14 Years, a track off Use Your Illusion II, was last performed by GN’R at a London tour stop in 1991. It’s a rare Guns tune sung by someone other than Axl, in this case Stradlin. Rose seemed to take pleasure in singing with his old mate as illustrated in this fan-shot clip of 14 Years…

Guns N’ Roses w/ Izzy Stradlin – 14 Years

[via Blabbermouth]


Video: Ween – All Things Must Pass (George Harrison Cover)

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For those hoping that Aaron Freeman’s quotes about the end of Gene Ween and therefore Ween to Rolling Stone earlier this week were some sort of misunderstanding, we’re sad to say that’s not the case. Freeman’s Facebook page was updated yesterday with this definitive note from Ween manager Greg Frey, “In order to more fully explore and pursue his solo career, Aaron has decided to end his musical relationship with Ween. He wants to personally thank each and every fan for all their love and support through the years.” With that in mind, we figured we’d end the week with a fitting tune…

Ween – All Things Must Pass


Gov’t Mule Pays Tribute To Levon With His Band @ Mountain Jam

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The finale of today’s main stage action at Mountain Jam in Hunter, New York found Gov’t Mule collaborating with the Levon Helm Band on seven songs made famous by the late drummer from his days with The Band. Levon band members Larry Campbell, Brian Mitchell, Jim Weider, Byron Isaacs and the horns all joined Gov’t Mule, which features Ramble regular Danny Louis on keys, for the whole set, while Justin Guip and Teresa Williams came out for most of the tunes.

[iClips Webcast Screenshot]

The Night They Drove Old Dixie and Up On Cripple Creek, two songs Helm hadn’t actually performed with his longtime solo group, kicked off the set before Ophelia brought the LHB back into familiar territory. Throughout the performance Larry Campbell and Brian Mitchell split lead vocal duties with Mule front man and festival curator Warren Haynes. Teresa Williams spent most of the evening singing backing vocals, but did get a few verses out front on It Makes No Difference. Gov’t Mule bassist Jorgen Carlsson sat out the first six songs while drummer Matt Abts only played on Up On Cripple Creek. The group stayed true to the Last Waltz arrangements for the most part, with the notable exception of This Wheels On Fire which featured a guitar duel between Haynes and Campbell.

Levon Helm Tribute: The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Up On Cripple Creek, Ophelia, The Shape I’m In, This Wheels On Fire, It Makes No Difference, The Weight

All in all, the tribute included seven of The Band’s most beloved songs. A candle on the drum riser marked “Levon Helm” marked the drummer’s familiar place. Amy Helm was supposed to be part of this evening’s performance but according to Haynes “couldn’t make it” though he sent his love out to her. For the final song of the set, Warren brought out Lukas Nelson, Jorgen Carlsson and vocalist Machan Taylor, telling the crowd this performance was the only way they knew how to deal with such a tremendous loss before launching into The Weight. The Levon tribute made up the bulk of Gov’t Mule’s second set on Saturday. Following The Weight, Warren gathered both bands at the front of the stage for a group picture. Once the Levon Helm Band departed, the members of Mule emerged for a Birth Of The Mule that was heating up at press time.


Preview: A Ramble In Brooklyn – Levon Tribute @ BK Bowl

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Words: JR Hevron

“You are all in for an insanely special show,” says event organizer Noah Chernin of Monday’s Levon Helm tribute at Brooklyn Bowl: “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Levon Helm”

In the true spirit of the rambles that Levon Helm was famous for hosting at his barn in Woodstock, Chernin — along with Pete Costello and Adam Geringer-Dunn of Brooklyn Bowl — have put together a stellar lineup of performers to honor the memory of the great Band drummer.

In addition to a core band of Marco Benevento, Dave Dreiwitz, Scott Metzger and Joe Russo (who play together regularly as Bustle In Your Hedgrow), the organizers have invited special guest performers including Craig Finn & Tad Kubler (The Hold Steady), Ryan Miller (Guster), Grayson Capps, members of The Felice Brothers, Nicole Atkins, Phosphorescent, Family Band, Diamond Doves, Kelli Scarr, Yellowbirds, Tom Hamilton (American Babies), Thieving Irons and Luke Rathborne.

“Scott and Joe were the first people I called,” says Chernin. “I said ‘I know this is early (Levon had just passed) but it is really important we do something.’ Luckily, Marco and Dave were available, and the dots just kept connecting after that.”

Proceeds from the event will go to help keep Levon’s barn up and running. While this isn’t an “official” event, Cherin has been in touch with Levon’s management and they are aware and extremely grateful. “That definitely matters,” says Chernin, “as we wanted to have their approval and support in doing this. I wanted them to know we are coming from a place of deep love and admiration for Levon and his band and family and we want to give back as he has given so much to so many.”

PAGE TWO: Interviews with Scott Metzger, Dave Dreiwitz, Marco Benevento and Joe Russo


Video: Marc Maron – Grateful Dead Mushroom Story

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This week’s videos feature acts that you should check out at Bonnaroo

Sure you can spend your entire weekend in Manchester seeing music from a buffet of genres, but then you’d be neglecting all the high quality talent that will be appearing at the fully air-conditioned comedy theater. Since 2005, fest organizers have brought a veritable who’s who of the best comedians around to perform, and this year is no different. While we highly recommend taking the time to check out some comedy, if you’ve only got time on your busy ‘roo schedule to see one act, we’d like to make the case for Marc Maron.

Maron, who hosts the must listen WTF with Marc Maron podcast, is best known for his very personal narrative, self-deprecating and self-analyzing humor, that often times involves stories about his cats, love life and past struggles in the comedy business. You’ll have two chances to catch Marc, who will be appearing with 30 Rock’s Judah Friedlander and the hilarious Amy Schumer at the Comedy Theatre on Friday (2:00 PM – 3:15 PM) and Saturday (2:30 PM – 3:45 PM).

Check out Marc’s story about the time he took mushrooms at a Grateful Dead concert…

Marc MaronGrateful Dead Acid Story

 


Televised Tune: On the Tube This Week

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After two weeks of repeats the late night shows return to first-run programming, for the most part, this week. The Late Show with David Letterman welcomes Silversun Pickups tonight, Jimmy Cliff on Wednesday and The Temper Trap on Thursday, while current Relix cover subjects Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros visit Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday.

Monday, June 4 [All Times ET]

  • Green Day: Behind the Music Remastered [VH1 Classic 7PM]
  • Mary J Blige on Chelsea Lately [E! 11PM]
  • Neon Trees on Conan [TBS 11PM]
  • Silversun Pickups on David Letterman [CBS 11:35PM]
  • fun. on Jimmy Kimmel [ABC 12:05AM]

Tuesday, June 5

  • Metallica: Biography [BIO 7PM]
  • LMFAO on Chelsea Lately [E! 11PM]
  • Bahamas on Conan [TBS 11PM]
  • Alan Jackson on David Letterman [CBS 11:35PM]
  • Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros on Jimmy Kimmel [ABC 12:05AM]

Wednesday, June 6

  • Duran Duran: Rio on Classic Albums [VH1 Classic 6PM]
  • Rolling Stones: Ladies and Gentlemen the Rolling Stones [VH1 Classic 10:30PM]
  • J.D. McPherson on Conan [TBS 11PM]
  • Jimmy Cliff on David Letterman [CBS 11:35PM]
  • Chaka Khan: One Classic Night [HDNet 1:30PM]

Thursday, June 7

  • Styx: Behind the Music Remastered [VH1 Classic 11AM]
  • My Morning Jacket: Storytellers [Palladia 6PM]
  • Pete Seeger: The Power of Song [Palladia Midnight]
  • The Temper Trap on David Letterman [CBS 11:35PM]
  • Dead Sara on Jimmy Kimmel [ABC 12:05AM]]


Drag Race Reportedly Led to Tash Neal’s Injury

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More details have emerged about the accident on Wednesday night that left Tash Neal of The London Souls hospitalized in intensive care. The New York Post has reported that Neal was in a Ford taxi which was hit by a Silver BMW 650i involved in a drag race. A witness at the scene on Bleecker Street in NYC’s Greenwich Village claims the beemer was travelling “at least 100 MPH.” Tash underwent brain surgery following the accident while his driver suffered a broken neck.

[Photo by Jeremy Gordon]

The two cars which were racing departed the scene after the accident, despite the efforts of other cabbies who valiantly tried to stop them from fleeing the area. Tash Neal’s father, Michael, told the Post that “The last thing [Tash] remembers is getting out of the cab and falling into someone’s arms, so he’s been yelling for help.” No further word on Neal’s condition has come from the London Souls’ camp since Friday, though Tash is said to be slowly recovering.



My Morning Jacket West Coast Tour Dates

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HT faves My Morning Jacket have just announced a week’s worth of West Coast tour dates scheduled to take place this September. Jim James and Co. will kick off the run on Sept. 7 at Marymoor in Seattle. The seven-show string of dates concludes with three performances at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on Sept. 11 – 13 and a finale at the famed Greek Theatre in Berkeley, Calif. on September 15.

Seattle-based hip-hop collective Shabazz Palaces will open in their hometown on the 7th, at Portland, Oregon’s Edgefield on the 8th, at the Wiltern on the 13th and at the Greek on the 15th. Fellow HT faves Iron & Wine will support MMJ at the Wiltern on the 12th, while an opening act for the first Wiltern show will be announced soon.

Here’s a look at the full list of MMJ West Coast Tour Dates announced today…

# = with Shabazz Palaces

> = with Iron and Wine

< = with TBD

09/07: Seattle, WA @ Marymoor#
09/08: Portland, OR @ Edgefield#
09/09: Boise, ID @ Idaho Botanical Garden#
09/11: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern<
09/12: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern>
09/13: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern#
09/15: Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre#

Ticketing information will be posted on MyMorningJacket.com soon.


Pullin’ ‘Tubes: Bonnaroo Week ’12 – Alice Cooper

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Later this week upwards of 80,000 music fans will descend upon Manchester, Tennessee to see scores of bands, comedians, DJs and more at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, which this year turns 11. The fest humbly began back in 2002, hosting around 50 mostly jam-oriented bands across four stages. Over the past decade Bonnaroo has grown exponentially and will see nearly as many acts perform on its first day alone this year as at the whole event in 2002. For this year’s fest, the promoters have once again put together a lineup that is stacked from top to bottom with a little bit of something for nearly every type of music lover. As has become the norm around these parts, we will once again be dedicating a number of posts this week to all things ‘Roo.

With each passing year what we’ve come to love about Superfly’s approach to Bonnaroo is their free-wheeling spirit to book just about anyone, from any genre of music, especially when it comes to legacy artists, throwing festgoers a handful of unexpected curve-balls each year. The 2012 edition of Bonnaroo is certainly no different, as you catch country music legend Kenny Rogers, hardcore champions Bad Brains and the kings of surf-pop The Beach Boys. While you certainly can’t go wrong in checking out any of the aforementioned acts, the one that got us talking the most around HT Headquarters was the prospect of seeing the original shock-rocker Alice Cooper.

Before there was KISS or David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust persona or Rob Zombie and The Flaming Lips there was Alice Cooper – whose legendary early 1970′s stage shows featured everything from electric chairs, to guillotines, to fake blood, and huge boa constrictors, all while playing a meaty mix of hard rock. Cooper, who was born Vincent Furnier, was originally signed by Frank Zappa, and in the two year span of 1971-72 had four platinum selling albums, thanks in part to singles like Eighteen and No More Mr. Nice Guy. Check out this live performance of Alice Cooper’s signature song School’s Out…

Alice Cooper will descend on That Tent this Saturday at midnight for a late-night set, that promises to be big on theatrics, which also means he’ll have plenty of time to hold court backstage and impress everyone with his extensive knowledge of Milwaukee. Just watch out for blood if you’re in the first 20 rows.


Tomorrow Night: SummerStage Hosts Jimi Hendrix Tribute

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Michael Dorf sure knows how to put together tribute concerts. The impressario, who founded the Knitting Factory and City Winery, assembles top-notch lineups each year to perform at Carnegie Hall for a series of benefits that have honored the music of Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, R.E.M. and Bruce Springsteen since 2006. Tomorrow night he brings the series to Central Park SummerStage for an evening of Jimi Hendrix covers to raise money for the City Parks Foundation.

HT faves Soulive will be the house band for the performance and are expected to be joined by an all-star cast of guests throughout the evening to celebrate the life and music of Hendrix, who would’ve turned 70 this November. Announced performers include Wyclef Jean, Karl Denson, G. Love and Special Sauce, Bebel Gilberto, Amel Larrieux, Living Colour, The Roots, John Scofield and Keller Williams, with unannounced special guests also expected.

The event begins tomorrow at 6PM with a cocktail party that will be followed by dinner for Platinum and Gold table purchasers. Show time is scheduled for 8PM. Over the years Soulive has impressively covered a vast array of Hendrix tunes such as Manic Depression, Them Changes, Stone Free, Crosstown Traffic and Who Knows, making the trio a perfect fit for house band duty. Check out the group’s version of Manic Depression from February’s Bowlive III featuring Marco Benevento and Louis Kato…

Soulive (w/ Marco and Louis) – Manic Depression 


Briefly: Free Webcast – Brooklyn Bowl Levon Tribute

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In just a few hours Brooklyn Bowl will host a tribute to Levon Helm featuring a house band of Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, Dave Dreiwitz and Scott Metzger, along with a bevy of special guests. We’ve previewed this event, so be sure to read JR Hevron’s piece for more information on what’s sure to be an amazing evening. If you can’t make it, iClips will be webcasting the show free of charge.


Dates: Neil Young & Crazy Horse 2012 Fall Tour

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Ever since word came out that Neil Young had reunited with Crazy Horse, fans have been waiting for a full-on tour to be announced. That time has finally come as the legendary ensemble will hit the road for a lengthy fall tour starting on October 3rd in Windsor, Ontario that runs through a December 4th date in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Los Lobos and Patti Smith will split dates as the opening act. Today’s announcement comes one day before the group releases their first album in nine years – Americana.


Tickets will be available starting on June 8 and there will be general admission floor ducats available everywhere except for L.A. One dollar from each ticket sold will benefit a The Bridge School. Those who buy their tickets online will receive a free copy of Americana. The tour sticks mainly to arenas such as Madison Square Garden in New York City, the United Center in Chicago and Seattle’s Key Arena, though the iconic Hollywood Bowl will also host a show.

Neil Young and Crazy Horse North American tour
(* = w/ Los Lobos, % = w/ Patti Smith)

Oct-3                Windsor, ON       WFCU Centre * 
Oct-5                Kingston, ON      K-ROCK Centre *
Oct-6                London, ON        John Labatt Centre *
Oct-8                Cleveland, OH     Wolstein Center *
Oct-9                Pittsburgh, PA    Petersen Events Center *
Oct-11              Chicago, IL         United Center *
Oct-13              Austin, TX           Austin City Limits Festival *
Oct-14              Tulsa, OK            Tulsa Convention Center Arena *
Oct-17              Los Angeles, CA  Hollywood Bowl *
Nov-10              Seattle, WA         Key Arena *
Nov-11              Vancouver, BC    Rogers Arena *
Nov-13              Calgary, AB        Scotiabank Saddledome *
Nov-14              Saskatoon, SK    Credit Union Centre *
Nov-16              Winnipeg, MB     MTS Centre *
Nov-19              Toronto, ON        Air Canada Centre *
Nov-23              Montreal, QC       Bell Centre % 
Nov-24              Ottawa, ON         Scotiabank Place %
Nov-26              Boston, MA        TD Garden %
Nov-27              New York, NY      Madison Square Garden %
Nov-29              Philadelphia, PA  Wells Fargo Center %
Nov-30              Fairfax, VA         Patriot Center %
Dec-4               Bridgeport, CT    Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard %

Sorry Richie Furay, but we’ll take this over a Buffalo Springfield tour.


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