On Pixel Revolt, Vanderslice graciously straddles the bridge between songwriter and story-teller (there is a bridge, trust me), taking a J.D. Salinger meets Conor Oberst approach and layering his lyrics with dusky cellos, lightly strummed guitars, and floating beats.
After five years and seven hundred shows across the world, Particle is ready for their first extended break heading into the winter holidays. The next phase will be a time of change for the band as we part ways with our longtime friend and guitarist, Charlie Hitchcock. We’re very thankful for the tremendous spirit and talent that Charlie has brought to the Particle world. Our musical journey together has been amazing, and we will all look back on the experiences we’ve shared as some of the best of our lives. Simply put, we found ourselves moving in different directions musically and we felt it was necessary for everyone involved to make this change.
These past five years wouldn’t have been possible without the love and support of all the Particle People. We truly thank you for your commitment to live music and dedication to our sound. Your enthusiasm has been a huge part of our inspiration, and it’s that same passion that will fuel us for the next wave of our journey. Particle is looking forward to using this time off the road to rejuvenate, regenerate and enter the new year with a passionate return.
See particlepeople.com for further updates and announcements.
Widespread Panic has announced that they will play New Years Eve in Atlanta, GA. Panic will be playing shows on December 30 and 31st at the Phillips Arena. Mail order tickets are available now. For more information please visit widespreadpanic.com[/.url]. These will be the band’s first shows following Halloween as part of Vegoose and a four night run at the Fillmore in Denver, CO November 3-6.
The Merry Pranksters will be rolling out the bus and gettin’ their prank on.
On Halloween night, Monday, October 31st, in Las Vegas, The Merry Pranksters join The Mutaytor, Bassnectar, Everyone Orchestra with special Guests, The New Riders of the Purple Sage and revelers of all stripes for an all night party commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Acid Tests.
The event will run from 6 pm until dawn, beginning with a seminar discussing the impacts of the Merry Prankster Acid Tests on art and culture, and going on into the wee hours. Expect Snakedancers, Stage Magicians, Circus Acts and more. Expect the Unexpected. This evening is NOT likely to be standard club or psychedelic party fare.
Happeners are likely to include…The Furthur Bus & The Merry Band of Pranksters The Mutaytor Bassnectar with special guest Michael Kang The New Riders of the Purple Sage with David Nelson and Buddy Cage DJ Mikio DJ Haj SPUNN TRUSTY Flow Motion Visuals by Optical Delusion and Smoke & Mirrors
For more info check out the AT 40 tribe: tribes.tribe.net/at40 and at40vegas.com
moe. is happy to announce that they are once again collaborating with Les and Lynn Berger of Rhythms at Sea Cruises (formerly Rock the Boat Cruises) on their 2nd music cruise. The cruise will take place January 7-14, 2007 on the the Norwegian Jewel. Fans will be treated to a different itinerary this time: the ship will head east out of Miami and hit the ports of San Juan (Puerto Rico), St Johns (Antigua), St. Thomas (US Virgin Islands) and Great Stirrup Cay (Bahamas).
The Jewel is Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship. This is the crowning jewel in their incredible fleet of Freestyle Ships. She shines from bow to stern with an incredible array of outstanding amenities including:
10 distinct restaurants
13 bars and lounges
3 swimming pools
spa and more!
moe. will play throughout the week on the ship and fans will also have plenty of time to enjoy all the entertainment the ship has to offer. The band and their families look forward to sharing another magical weekend with everyone. Space is limited, so please watch www.RhythmsAtSeaCruises.com for all the latest info. Please note there might be a slight delay in info being posted by Rhythms at Sea because of Hurricane Wilma.
Tickets go on sale November 15th.
For more information, visit the band’s website.
R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck has been recording in Seattle with R.E.M. touring drummer Bill Rieflin and King Crimson leader Robert Fripp for a potential album, according to R.E.M.’s Web site.
The group, which also features multi-instrumentalist Hector Zazou, bassist Fred Chalenor and drummer Matt Chamberlain, tested out the material earlier in the week during a show at Seattle’s Crocodile Cafe.
Buck will also rejoin his on-again, off-again side band the Minus 5 for a five-date tour of Spain beginning Nov. 15 in Valencia.
Source billboard.com.
The Derek Trucks Band has set a Feb. 7 release date for its next studio album, “Songlines.” The Columbia album is the group’s first studio set with singer Mike Mattison, who was already in the group when it recorded last year’s concert album, “Live at the Georgia Theatre.”
A selection of new originals (including “I’ll Find My Way,” “Revolution” and the instrumental “Mahjoun”) are augmented by covers that include Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s “Volunteered Slavery,” Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn’s “Sahib Teri Bandi/Maki Madni” and Toots Hibbert’s “Sailing On,” as well as the traditional “Crow Jane.”
The group has European dates on its schedule through a Nov. 8 show in Hamburg. A U.S. tour opens Nov. 11 in Glenside, Pa., and will run through late January.
Source billboard.com.
Photos by Mike Wren of DJ Logic and Scarecrow Collection at Revolution Hall in Troy, NY on October 7th, 2005.
An Announcement from Phil Lesh & Friends
We are thrilled to announce our plans for 3 very special shows at the end of December and for New Year’s Eve. Phil Lesh & Friends will team up with the John Mayer Trio for 3 magical nights of music, culminating with our first San Francisco New Year’s Eve show in many years.
Phil Lesh & Friends featuring Joan Osborne, Jimmy Herring, Barry Sless, Rob Barraco and Jeff Sipe along with the John Mayer Trio will be performing on December 29 at The Fillmore, December 30 at The Warfield Theater, and on December 31 at the Bill Graham Civic Center. We are planning a New Year’s Eve show that would make Bill Graham proud including a special midnight set featuring Phil and John Mayer.
Public on-sale for the San Francisco shows in December will commence on Sunday, November 6 at 10:00 AM. A special limited pre-sale will take place starting on Monday, October 24. Stay tuned for details.
As posted on DiscoBiscuits.com
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