We’ve got Bizarro Jerry on the scene at the Orpheum Theater in Boston sending us texts with tonight’s Trey Anastasio and TAB setlist. [Photo by Jeremy Gordon] Trey Anastasio and
Fifteen years ago, when Phish completed their epic three-night stand at the Roxy in Atlanta the shows were instantly thrust into the limelight as among the greatest ever. Apparently the
In our never-ending quest to dig up some great bands that cost less than a corned beef sandwich at Katz’s Deli, we bring you another round of Blips. Blips highlights some great bands that are largely still in their larvae stage, but will soon morph into their beautiful butterfly. In this edition, we have some really cool new music, so take a sec, poke around their various websites, and see what you think of these four up-and-coming musical groups…
Boris Garcia
For me, most bands that have found themselves categorized as jamgrass just don’t do it for me. I like my jam music to rock and show some edge. When Boris Garcia came on the scene as the latest jamgrass sensation I was skeptical that we needed another band in that genre. Then I finally heard there music and I’m having a hard time turning it off. These guys combine the bluegrass stylings of Yonder and Railroad Earth with the hearty rock of folks like Tom Petty and David Lowery of Cracker to create a unique urgent sound that stands out from their peers.
Earlier this month Boris Garcia released a terrific collection of tunes entitled Once More into the Bliss
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On Saturday night in Milwaukee, hasidic lightning Matisyahu kicked off an extensive tour of the U.S. in support of his latest release, Shattered. This EP offers a preview of what
Way back in March, we reported that Dr. Pepper had gotten so fed up with the antics of Axl Rose and his perpetually delayed pet project (aka the new Guns
Last night a fictional character Phish fans may be familiar with made an appearance on MTV’s Man and Wife. Take a look… [Screen Grab via Festicles] Guess the horrible disease
It’s hard to explain the effect Frank’s music has had on me.
At its simplest, it amuses the hell out of me. At its most complex, it forces me to think about my own life’s endless possibilities and whether or not I’m living up to my full potential. Something happens once all that is Frank clicks for you – it fully colors how you view the world around you and your place within it. Once the infamous “it” reveals itself, there is no going back and you will probably find you are, at the very least, a marginally better person for it.
The biggest lesson that I have learned from Frank is to not be afraid to try anything, no matter how absurd, ridiculous or insane it might seem. Frank teaches that anything is possible and acceptable, as long as your execution is flawless and you carry yourself in a professional manner. He didn’t encourage free reign to act like an asshole, but rather the sovereignty to explore the potential of your own mind. Have I taken this sage advice to heart? Absolutely. Do I act on this lesson? Probably not as much as I should. Self-confidence is not always easy to come by and self-doubt is a natural part of the creation process. Frank teaches us that if you believe in the end result strongly enough, you can and will do what is necessary to get there.
I find it important to look at Dweezil’s Zappa Plays Zappa project through a similar lens. Is ZPZ a cover band? Sure, but simply in its basic definition. Yes, they play only Frank’s music, which they did not write, but what they offer the world is so much more. Gail, Dweezil (and, of course vaultmaster / drummer Joe Travers) have presented an opportunity for bringing the life, lessons and most importantly the music of Frank Zappa into the contemporary landscape. I, for one, am incredibly grateful they have done so.
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Only one year after their self-released album, Never Trying To Catch Up (2004), the Austin natives opened for Franz Ferdinand on the PBS series Austin City Limits, making them one of the only unsigned bands ever to play for the show. Creating quite a bit of a buzz, WMMF continued riding the wave with performances at the ACL Festival, South by Southwest and Lollapalooza.
