If you’re ever in need of a good gift idea, this random assortment of music for this week’s Friday Mix Tape comes from my little brother’s Christmas gift this past
With the square footage at about 1/3 of that of the big brother version in Cleveland and a hefty price tag of around $30 a head ($26.55 in person, $29.55 online), skepticism is taking its toll on the New York City Annex of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
While there has been plenty of publicity and marketing, the place probably opened at the worst possible time: right in the headwinds of a big ass recession. I admit, I was one of these folks who had been dying to check it out since the opening back in December, but kept getting deterred by the price tag. Well, it’s worth the $30. In fact, the price tag helps the experience, because it’s not the least bit crowded. You pretty much get free reign over the place, which really heightens the experience.
In simply looking at pictures and reading reviews of the new digs, you miss two key elements of the Annex. The first is that the technology is jaw-droppingly high quality and really creates more of an experience than simply a memorabilia museum. For starters, the entire tour is guided by a headset provided by high-end audio company, Sennheiser, which automatically senses exactly which exhibit you are near and plays the corresponding music. So, in essence the entire visit is complemented by excellent music selections. You will definitely get goosebumps and very possibly tear up at times.
READ ON for more of Ryan’s review of the R&RHOF Annex…
The Jayhawks – Blue
Tonight’s a big night both for Conan O’Brien and White Stripes fans. Jack and Meg White will perform together this evening for the first time since 2007 as the last
Finding new Phish soundboard recordings has proved as elusive as finding weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. The Phish organization has done too good of a job locking their vault
Say what you will about the classic-rock cribbing Kid Rock, but the one-time Phish collaborator will indirectly be responsible for creating 400 new jobs in his home state of Michigan.
This week’s B List features six long-lasting jamband bromances…
6. Phil Lesh and Jackie Greene
5. Mike Gordon and Scott Murawski
[Photo by Derek Kipp]
READ ON for four more relationships that would make Brody Jenner proud…
Welcome to part four of a five part series titled Coventry To Hampton filling you in on the four members of Phish and what they’ve been up to these past five years. Part one featuring bassist Mike Gordon debuted on Monday, Part two featuring keyboardist Page McConnell was posted on Tuesday, Part three featuring Trey Anastasio was posted yesterday. Tomorrow, we’ll feature a general roundup of all things Phish related.
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A compilation of Post-Phish Fish activity:
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Believe it or not, today is actually Jon Fishman’s 44th birthday. Not only is it his birthday, but he’s also up to something good. Tonight will be the first of two shows that Fish plays with the Jazz Mandolin Project. JMP rolls into the brand new Port City Music Hall in Portland, Maine tonight before taking the act to Burlington’s Club Metronome tomorrow. I’m making the trek from Boston tonight, I’m a big JMP fan and I’m excited to watch Fish play in a bar atmosphere before once again destroying arenas in as soon as two weeks.
READ ON for more Jon Fishman audio, video and tour dates…
As usual, Superfly Productions will present a series of concerts at a number of New Orleans venues during Jazzfest. The cleverly titled 2009 Superfly during Jazzfest concert series has just been announced.
READ ON for more details and a full list of performances…
Wilco has just announced a string of April dates that will take the band through the Midwest and South for nine shows. Prior to already announced festival appearances at Bonnaroo
