Video: Yellowbirds – Young Men Of Promise
With the dissolution of HT faves Apollo Sunshine back in 2010, Sam Cohen picked up the pieces and channeled his creative energies into a new project he dubbed Yellowbirds. The psychedelic folk-rock...
View ArticleCover Alert: Calexico – Later Alligator (Bobby Charles)
For the past two weekends the Crescent City has played host to the annual New Orlean’s Jazz & Heritage Festival. During their first-weekend set, Calexico paid tribute to one of New Orleans’ native...
View ArticlePro-Shot Video: Page McConnell & Meter Men – People Say
Yesterday, Phish keyboardist Page McConnell performed at the Fairgrounds in New Orleans with The Meter Men as part of the final day of Jazz Fest. Portions of McConnell and The Meter Men’s set, which...
View ArticleFlashback: Geraldo Profile on Allman Brothers 1979 Comeback
Back in 1979 the Allman Brothers Band reformed after an almost three-year split started in 1976 after Gregg Allman’s role in Scooter Herring’s trial. The ’79 version of the ABB contained original...
View ArticleJon Fishman Performs With We’re Bionic In Burlington
I’ll never forget the feeling of walking into Albany’s Knickerbocker Arena on December 12th, 1997 an hour-and-a-half before Phish was scheduled to take the stage and going into a state of panic when I...
View ArticleGrateful Dead Officially Announce May ’77 Box Set
Over the weekend I reported on a new Grateful Dead box set that looks absolutely incredible. The “May ’77″ box set will contain every note of every show The Dead performed between May 11th and May 17th...
View ArticleTour Dates: Zappa Plays Zappa Plays Roxy & Elsewhere
In 1974 Frank Zappa and The Mothers released the live album Roxy & Elsewhere, with The Roxy part of the record culled from a three-night stand in December of 1973 at The Roxy in Los Angeles, with...
View ArticleVideo: Phish Inducts Genesis Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Just over three years ago Phish was given the honor of inducting one of their biggest influences, Genesis, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York...
View ArticleRolling Stones Add Final Date Of 50 and Counting Tour
Last Friday night The Rolling Stones kicked off the latest leg of their 50 and Counting World Tour in L.A. At that show, the Stones dusted off a few old classics and even debuted Emotional Rescue for...
View ArticleCover Alert: D’Angelo & Questlove – She Came In Through The Bathroom Window...
Over the last few months Bonnaroo organizers have been sharing videos of last year’s SuperJam on their YouTube channel. The 2012 edition of the SuperJam featured D’Angelo performing on an American...
View ArticleHT Giveaway: Signed Umphrey’s McGee / Dweezil Zappa / Dark Star Orchestra CDs...
Located in the heart of the “Forever Wild” Catskill Forest Preserve in Big Indian, New York; The Full Moon Resort continues to add events to its already formidable lineup of Music Masters Camps. Three...
View ArticleTour Dates: Neutral Milk Hotel Expand Tour
As expected, influential indie rock band Neutral Milk Hotel have started announcing more tour dates. The Jeff Mangum-led act has added Midwest and Mid-Atlantic dates to what was previously announced...
View ArticleEquifunk Reveals Headliner: Soulive w/ Maceo & Shady Horns
We once lauded the all-inclusive Equifunk Festival as “a model of how a festival should be run.” The event’s promoters will once again bring Equifunk back to the cozy confines of summer camps Equinunk...
View ArticleTechnology Tuesday: Monoprice Does It Again – Noise Cancelling Headphones
We’ve already reviewed two of Monoprice’s outstanding audio values. Their $7 offering in earphones and a $20 set of headphones each offered fantastic sound quality, build quality and even comfort....
View ArticleWidespread Panic Officially Announces Oak Mountain ’01
Last month over at JamBase we reported on a new Widespread Panic live archival release featuring the first night of the band’s three-night stand at Oak Mountain in 2001. Today, the jam titans have...
View ArticleWeekly RecommNeds: 1939 Ensemble / William Tyler
Like a smoke ring dazed when the wind blows… {note: all of my 2013 picks can be found in a single Spotify playlist, updated weekly: RecommNeds 2013, enjoy!} 1939 Ensemble: Howl & Bite Equal parts...
View ArticleVideo: Jon Hopkins – Open Eye Signal
The official video release for Open Eye Signal off Jon Hopkins‘ forthcoming new album Immunity is a spot on reflection of Hopkins’ music. Akin to the skateboarder image, the music cruises along in a...
View ArticlePicture Show: Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers @ McNear’s
Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers @ McNear’s Mystic Theatre – May 2 Photos and Words: Paul Citone Last Thursday night McNear’s Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, California hosted Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers....
View ArticleGod Street Wednesdays: $1.99 TRImances
Just over four years ago we launched our recurring God Street Wednesdays column with an article titled “Bring Back God Street Wine” begging for the band’s return after ten years of retirement....
View ArticleBruce Springsteen Debuts 30-Year-Old Song In Finland
Legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen continues to deliver one dream setlist after another featuring songs fans never thought they’d hear on the current European leg of his Wrecking Ball Tour. The latest...
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