April 13, 2009

Stormy Mondays: Raising The Dead

With The Dead having played their tour opener last night, and by all accounts hitting some serious high notes alongside the rough spots, I thought it might be fun to

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Review: Umphrey’s at the Calvin Theatre

We’d like to welcome journalist John Coleman to Hidden Track for a report on a very special night for Umphrey’s McGee and two of their fans…

It wasn’t Fan Appreciation Night when Umphrey’s McGee played the Calvin Theatre in the quaint college town of Northampton, Massachusetts on April 8; but given that two of Umphrey’s biggest fans had their wishes granted and with fan favorites abound, one might get that impression.

[All photos by Sean Culligan]

As for the aforementioned fans: The first was Make-A-Wish recipient Derrick Meade. Meade, 18, was diagnosed with level-four lymphoma at age 17 but has been in remission for four months, according to a video interview with Meade posted on the band’s blog The Floor (which was posted here on Hidden Track earlier this week).

Meade said he rushed to get his Make-A-Wish paperwork in before his 18th birthday so the powers that be would allow him a day with his favorite band. His wish was granted.

READ ON for more from John on Umphrey’s at the Calvin…

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Pullin’ ‘Tubes: Air Gomez

Despite the long-time urging of a good friend, it really wasn’t until the last few years that I discovered the music of UK indie-rockers Gomez. Everything about these guys should

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Go West: Outside Lands Reveals Lineup

The power of viral videos seem to have taken over concert announcements, as earlier today the folks behind Outside Lands revealed their initial lineup via a video from Ghost Robot

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Video: Billy Bob Thornton Is A Jerk

I feel bad for the members of his band that have to deal with this douchebag on a daily basis. Billy Bob pulled a “Joaquin Phoenix” during a recent QTV

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Televised Tune: On The Tube This Week

On Thursday at 6pm, Ovation will air the awesome documentary Grateful Dawg, which chronicles the musical and personal relationship between Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. The film includes plenty of

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Setlist: The Dead Open In Greensboro

Thanks to TaperRob for the updates from The Dead’s opening show… The Dead Greensboro, NC 4/12/09 Set 1: Music Never Stopped, Jack Straw, Estimated Prophet > Jam > He’s Gone

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