2006

Many tributaries flow into the vast ocean of sound that is The CodeTalkers, who encompass the shake of New Orleans soul, the hard electric edge of real blues, fleet fingered acoustic picking, and huge scale epic rock. Founded in 1999 after a Halloween encounter between singer-multi-instrumentalist Bobby Lee Rodgers and southern alternative music legend Col. Bruce Hampton, the group makes glorious pop music infused with the spirit & technical grace of jazz.

This muscular, engaging sound is in full bloom on their new album, Now, being released on June 13, 2006. Now’s 12 tracks, all original songs written by Rodgers, run a wild gamut, from the chugging blues of “Saved By The Same Thing” to the Zappa-like “Victor The Snakeman”. There is incredible balance and nuance to Now that draws deeply from the past but also speaks to a bright future. Loud & soft, direct & elusive, the record flows in an organic, unforced manner that’s positively engaging. It’s no longer a secret – the music of Bobby Lee Rodgers will be heard.

The band’s live shows are a darn good time – vibrant and uplifting and at times downright frivolous – in all the good ways. The CodeTalkers’ unstoppable rhythm section features bassist Ted Pecchio and drummer Tyler Greenwell. And The Colonel is quick to point out that he considers this Bobby Lee’s band, even if he is there many nights jumping around & making inspired noise. “It’s time for the world to hear Bobby,” says Hampton. “Me, I may or may not be there on any given night. That’s the way I want it.”

The current list of The CodeTalkers tour dates is as follows:

May 05 Stella Blue Asheville NC
May 06 Cats Cradle Carrboro NC
May 07 Cary Street Cafe Richmond VA
May 09 Daniel Street Milford CT
May 11 The Main Pub Manchester CT
May 12 CODA New York NY
May 13 Spring Jam – Sunshine Daydream Farm Terra Alta WV
May 15 Thunderbird Pittsburgh PA
May 17 Wilbert’s Cleveland OH
May 18 The Mad Frog Cincinnati OH
May 19 Peaches Grill Yellow Springs OH
May 20 Martyr’s Chicago IL
June 09 The Pour House Charleston SC
June 18 Bonnaroo Manchester TN
June 22 Georgia Theatre Athans GA
June 23 Smith’s Old Bar Atlanta GA

More dates to be announced.

Also, look for Bobby Lee on tour with Jimmy Herring (Allman Brothers/The Dead/Aquarium Rescue Unit) and Jeff Sipe (Aquarium Rescue Unit/Hellborg, Lane and Sipe) in late May/June in a project currently being dubbed Herring, Sipe and Rodgers. Collaborating for the first time ever on stage, the trio will perform older Rodgers material that isn’t currently in The CodeTalkers’ repertoire.

Current Herring, Sipe and Rodgers tour dates are as follows:

May 26 The Pour House Charleston SC
May 27 Freebird Live Jacksonville Beach FL
May 28 The Bank St.Petersburgh FL
May 31 Georgia Theater Atlanta GA
June 01 Exit In Nashville TN
June 02 Workplay Theatre Birmingham AL
June 03 Smilefest 2006 Lake Toxaway NC
August 05 Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash Terra Alta WV

More dates to be announced.

For more information visit thecodetalkers.com.

Widespread Panic has announced their plans for a lengthy summer tour. Hitting both indoor and outdoor favorites, the band will begin in Kansas City and weave their way through the country. Highlight stops include multiple 3 night runs at Red Rocks, The Wiltern in LA, and a closing stand in Chicago.

6/21/06 Starlight Theatre Kansas City MO

6/23, 24 & 25/06 Red Rocks Morrison CO

6/28/06 Bayside Embarcadero Marina Park South San Diego CA

6/29, 30 & 7/1/06 The Wiltern LG Los Angeles CA

7/3, 4 & 5/06 Mont Bleu Showroom Stateline NV

7/8 & 9/06 The Greek Theatre Berkeley CA

7/11/06 Cuthbert Amphitheatre Eugene OR

7/12/06 Edgefield Troutdale OR

7/14 & 15/06 Marymoor Park Amphitheater Redmond WA

7/18/06 Treasure Valley Speedway Boise ID

7/19/06 Snow King Amphitheater Jackson Hole WY

7/22 & 23/06 Winter Park Ski Area Winter Park CO

7/26/06 Nokia Theatre Grand Prairie TX

7/28 & 29/06 Mid South Coliseum Memphis TN

7/30/06 Fox Theatre St. Louis MO

8/1 & 2/06 The Palace Theatre Louisville, KY

8/4/06 Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia MD

8/5 & 6/06 nTelos Portsmouth VA

8/8/06 Lawn at White River Indianapolis IN

8/10/06 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls OH

8/11, 12 & 13/06 Chicago Theatre Chicago IL

Steve Kimock has reunited with drummer Stephen Perkins (Janes Addition/Porno For Pyros/Banyan) to create another powerfully tribal and freshly soulful ensemble including SKB/Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey bassist Reed Mathis and veteran trumpeter Willie Waldman with very special guests!

April 20 The Jammys The Theatre @ MSG- New York, NY

April 21 Canal Room – New York, NY (Green Apple Festival)

April 22 Blue Note – New York, NY (Green Apple Festival)

Visit kimock for more info

April 25th will see the release of Secret Machines second LP, Ten Silver Drops. As always, with a new album comes many new dates all around the globe. The band will also be doing Late Night with Conan O

On the heels of CHRIS and RICH ROBINSON’s three sold-out nights of acoustic performances in New York City to ecstatic fans and lengthy standing ovations, THE BLACK CROWES have announced a major summer headlining tour with their special guests Robert Randolph & The Family Band and Drive-By Truckers. Launching June 10 in Seattle, the nine-week trek will visit mostly sheds–including Jones Beach (New York), PNC Bank (New Jersey), Shoreline (San Francisco), Tweeter Center (Boston) and Cynthia Woods (Houston)–as it criss-crosses the U.S. into mid-August.

Since reuniting and re-connecting with their loyal fans last year, THE BLACK CROWES have been performing what some called “the best shows of their career.” While they achieved a career watermark by headlining their New Year’s Eve show at Madison Square Garden, the band–Chris (vocals), Rich (guitars), Marc Ford (guitars), Eddie Hawrysch (keyboards), Sven Pipien (bass) and Steve Gorman (drums)–also played seven sold-out shows at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom, performed five-nights at the Henry Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles and were headliners at three of the most prestigious festivals in America (New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Bonnaroo, and Austin City Limits Festival). Summing up the allure of THE BLACK CROWES’ concert experience, Mikael Wood of The Village Voice (12/28/05) said the band “remain one of rock’s best live acts, as hard-grooving as during their heyday and caked with an extra layer of rambling-man soulfulness.”

Look for Pre-Sale information on www.blackcrowes.com.

THE BLACK CROWES with Robert Randolph & The Family Band and Drive-By Truckers summer tour dates (unless otherwise noted):

The Spam Allstars have booked a busy upcoming schedule, with dates planned in the West Coast in May, the Northeast in June, and NC/VA/GA in July.

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WEST COAST in May…

THURSDAY, MAY 18, LOS ANGELES @ THE CONGA ROOM – 5364 Wilshire Blvd. LA
– http://congaroom.com

FRIDAY, MAY 19, JOSHUA TREE @ THE JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL – Joshua Tree
Lake Campground – http://www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com

SATURDAY, MAY 20, SAN FRANCISCO @ THE ELBO ROOM – 647 Valencia Street, SF
– http://elbo.com/

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NORTHEAST in June…

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH – Club Metronome – 1888 Main Street, Burlington, VT
– 10PM – 21+$5 18+ $10 – http://www.clubmetronome.com/

THURSDAY, JUNE 8TH – SOB’s – 204 Varick Street, NYC, NY – 11PM $12 ADV.
$15 DOOR & $10 GUEST LIST – http://sobs.com/

FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH – Mezzanotte – 658 N. Salina St, Syracuse, NY -9PM – 18+
– http://www.hollerbackproductions.com/venues.html

SATURDAY, JUNE 10TH – Iron Horse, 20 Center Street, Northampton, MA – 10PM –
$11 ADV. $14 DOOR – http://www.iheg.com

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NORTH CAROLINA/VIRGINIA/GEORGIA in July…

TUESDAY, JULY 25TH – – Eastern Music Festival, Greensboro, NC
– http://www.easternmusicfestival.org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26TH – Boone Saloon – Boone, NC – 489 West King Street –
http://www.boonesaloon.com/

THURSDAY, JULY 27TH – Camp Barefoot Festival, Gore, VA – Cove
Campground – http://www.heybroproductions.com/campbarefoot.htm

FRIDAY, JULY 28TH – The Neighborhood Theater, Charlotte, NC – 511 E. 36th
Street – http://www.neighborhoodtheatre.com/

SATURDAY, JULY 29TH – Apache Caf