Some very sad news just hit Phish’s website Earlier this afternoon, Kristy Manning, Trey’s sister, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was one of Phish’s first fans
We’d like to welcome Alan Silver to tell a most cautionary tale…
This is a real experience I had with New York City local precinct officers. The names and the exact details have been changed to protect those involved.
[A Hidden Track re-enactment via Google Images]
Blocks away from meeting my brother at Madison Square Garden to see The Dead, I made a decision that changed the course of that evening. I decided to light up a joint on the streets of New York City. Minutes later a check out my new haircut type of guy approached me shouting, “HEY WHAT ARE YOU DOING? WHAT IS THAT? IN YOUR HAND, LET ME SEE THAT!” I threw my roach to the ground and showed him empty hands. Within sight of the MSG billboard flashing “The Dead Reunion” I am being restrained by handcuffs.
In the back of the paddy wagon – a dark maroon van with tinted windows – I had nothing to do but look at the undercover cops work. It was like watching a lion stalk its prey. I knew that everyone I saw was headed to a legendary show, everyone except us in the van.
Being handcuffed from behind, I sacrificed my left arm to reach my right pocket. I covertly texted my brother “ARRESTED, IN A VAN ON 37TH AND 8TH. NO JOKE.” The cuffs became as tight as possible, but I got the message out. READ ON to see how the rest of Alan’s night went…
After catching one of three concerts on the incredibly scenic and serene – for New York City at least – Governor’s Island last summer, I was sure there would be
Eminence Front is one bad-ass tune on the otherwise forgettable 1982 album from The Who called It’s Hard. This song has got it all from the great synth intro to the driving guitar lines to the singalong chorus – the whole package.
Checking in on last week’s contest, Give Us The Money Lebowski has emerged victorious. If you like what you heard, don’t forget to check out these guys at Awesometown next weekend in Morrisville, PA.
The Contestants:
Cousin Fungus: This week Cousin Fungus makes their Cover Wars debut. These guys were part of the collection of emerging jambands of the late ’90s. The levels on the recording are a little hot, but they do a good job with this one. Friend of Hidden Track Dan D. is responsible for getting this show, and most of the others up on the LMA. Source: 7-2-2000
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READ ON for the rest of this week’s contestants and to place your vote…
Leftover Salmon – 02/01/1995 SBD Boone, NC [MP3] [Stream] 1994-1999 or so was a great time for jambands. Some of the best bands of the genre were at their peak
The benefit concert for the LEP high school (appropriately named the "LEP Rocks Benefit Concert") readies a rolling list of esteemed guest appearances: Storm Large (best known for her appearance in Rock Star Supernova), Linda Hornbuckle, guests Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, Peter Buck of REM, Alex Ounsworth of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and The Dimes.
It’s a big day for the Flaming Lips, as Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry will sign an executive order on 4/28 that makes the Lips’ “Do You Realize??” the official state
Wilco have revealed the title of their highly anticipated forthcoming album. The Chicago band will simply call the new album ‘Wilco (The Album)’. It will also contain a track titled
Lilith Fair, the successful summer North American female-oriented festival created by Sarah McLachlan which ran from 1997 to 1999, will make its return next year, Nettwerk founder Terry McBride has
