2006

As posted on the official Blue Merle website, the band is apparently calling it quits following the upcoming Rites of Spring Festival performance. Citing no particular catalyst, the band simply announced the curtain call and thanked fans for their continued support.

“Just a few weeks away from our hometown show at Vanderbilt’s Rites of Spring Festival. We need to let you all know that this will be the last Blue Merle Show. We remain close as friends and will still be collaborating together on some levels, but we feel the time is right for us to pursue individual paths in music and life. This has been a tough decision for us after such an amazing run together. We deeply thank all those who have helped us out along the way, whether it meant letting us sleep on your floor in the beginning, or stopping by our site to show us support, or coming out to a show.”

See bluemerle.com for more info

Like many corporate ad campaigns, whether a forced viral push or true “leak,” somehow the much anticipated Jack White-penned Coca-Cola advert has landed on YouTube. The White Stripes man has written and sings the advertisement’s songs which boasts an uplifting, brass-led tune and the chorus: “It’s the right thing to do, and you know it, It’s inside of you, so just show it, love is the truth.”

The clip itself kicks off with shots of a girl in an electric red wig and matching dress, skipping out of a red house, with a bottle of Coke in her hand.

The ad is currently showing on Youtube.com.

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):

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

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