2008

Springtime means several things: the return of flip flops and sundresses, baseball season in full swing, margaritas, outside seating at restaurants, playing hookey from work and busting out music that always sounds better with the sun shining.

Just like whiskey tastes better in the winter, certain artists just feel more like “spring.” Here are some favorite springtime artists and some recommendations for that sun-drenched day playlist:

The Allman Brothers Band – The Allman Brothers Band and springtime always seem to go great together. Back when there was an actual spring in April, the Allman’s Beacon run was an annual celebration. Unfortunately this year, April in New York City has consisted of about 3 spring-like days total and the Allmans had to cancel their Beacon dates due to Greg Allman’s illness.

1. Blue Sky – Live at Jones Beach 1990
2. Jessica – Live in Gainesville 1982
3. Dreams – Live at the Syria Mosque 1970
4. Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More – Live in Macon 1973
5. Little Martha – Performed by Leo Kottke

READ ON for four more artists with a certain spring in their step…

In an effort to thwart scalpers from gobbling up the best seats for their upcoming tour industrial-rockers Nine Inch Nails will offer their fans exclusive access to purchase tickets beginning

We had so much fun yesterday with our relixification of the graphjam, that we took another stab. Here’s a comprehensive study of Trey Anastasio’s problems: Phish: Down With Disease (promotional

If you’re looking for the most incredibly unique musical experience this side of an R. Kelly concert, be sure to check out The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band when they

This week the federal government will initiate the first round of the economic stimulus tax rebate checks designed to provide 130 million Americans with a minimum lump sum of $300 or $600 for joint filers. While the rebates are designed to help Americans combat gas and food inflation and provide stimulus to the sputtering economy, everybody knows the retail sector will reap the benefits.

Thus, we checked in with some of our favorite musicians to see what they plan to buy with their rebates and formulated a little quiz. See how well you know you know the shopping habits of some of the music world’s best and brightest.

READ ON to take the first Hidden Track Musician Tax Rebate Quiz…