2005

The Mix : American Spring

Jason Gershuny March 30, 2005 No Comments

The Mix, is brand new musical collaboration that combines Hammond B-3 specialist Melvin Seals from Jerry Garcia Band fame on the Keyboards and Vocals, John Kadlecik and Kevin Rosen who use their guitar, bass, and vocal abilities to recreate classic Grateful Dead performances in their other band the Dark Star Orchestra, and the highly skilled drummer Greg Anton from legendary Bay area rock band Zero, to create an innovative and original debut album called American Spring.

Melvin Seals: Keeping The Circle Unbroken (INTERVIEW)

Ross Warner March 29, 2005 No Comments

Keyboard player and musical arranger for The Jerry Garcia Band, Melvin Seals evoked a sound from Garcia that rivaled his work in the Grateful Dead. Now he creates that emotion on his own, releasing his first official solo album, Melting Pot.

Langerado Music Festival: Markham Park, Sunrise FL 3/12-13/2005

Aaron Baum March 29, 2005 No Comments

Langerado came at just the right time this year. As the east coast was experiencing one of many late season snowstorms, the sun was shining bright in the cloudless skies of South Florida.

Death Cab For Cutie: The John Byrd E.P.

Shane Handler March 29, 2005 No Comments

The John Byrd EP is a nice live portrait of a band in a transitional period from the clubs to bigger venues in the near future. Catch them while you can.

Orchestra Baobab 2/22/2005: Higher Ground – South Burlington, VT

Joe Adler March 28, 2005 No Comments

At Orchestra Baobab

Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion: Exploration

Jamie Lee March 28, 2005 No Comments

Legends cast large shadows, but such observations bare little weight when speaking of Sarah Lee Guthrie, daughter of Arlo and granddaughter of Woody. With the help of songwriter and husband Johnny Irion, Guthrie has released Exploration, the duo’s debut studio recording; an acoustic, rock-and-hum album enlivened by honey-sweet harmonies and modest hooks.

Adam Green: Gemstones

Aaron Mendelsohn March 25, 2005 No Comments

Like Frank Zappa before him, Green posses an uncanny ability to sing about taboo subjects while masking their identity in short songs. His instrumentation might not approach Zappa

moe. – Four Night Atlanta Run – Smith’s Olde Bar 3/2, Variety Playhouse 3/3, The Tabernacle 3/4 and Fox Theatre 3/5

Glide March 24, 2005 No Comments

Photos by Randy Nattis of moe.’s recent four-night run in Atlanta,
GA: Smith’s Olde Bar 3/2, Variety Playhouse 3/3, The Tabernacle 3/4
and Fox Theatre 3/5

Ike & Tina Turner : Live In ’71

Timothy Stout March 24, 2005 No Comments

Live In ’71 has a lot to offer, including a separate audio CD, featuring even more tracks than the DVD. If you can get past the imperfections found in this release, you will equally find yourself wrapped up in one of the finer touring Rock & Roll and Soul acts of the 70