April 2009

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

We’d like to welcome back Ryan Holiday to share a “not so enchanted fairytale of an unknown band” he was a part of a few years ago…

Being a musician my whole life, I know the struggles one faces when striving for success. And as much as talent plays a big role in writing great music or playing an instrument well, it doesn’t mean one will enjoy success. Much of my success has been artistic, not monetary. In the last 10 years I’ve played in three bands, each of them enjoying different levels of success.

In Between Blue (IBB) version one: Just out of high school, IBB had high hopes for a long career in the music business. Like any young band, we started out rehearsing in a basement. We used our contacts to get a deal with a powerful management company that dealt primarily with sports stars and dead actors’ estates. Since the owner was our guitarist’s uncle, the agency was willing to set aside time for us. However, the relationship didn’t last long due to the fact that they wanted us to change our style of music and we, being young and naïve, were too stubborn to compromise. Soon after, our phone calls were ignored. We then decided to take matters into our hands and release our first CD on our own. Thousands of dollars and a release party later, the band broke up unceremoniously. It was the first time I realized how fragile relationships between band members can be.

READ ON for more on the rise and fall of In Between Blue…

This edition of W+TWP features two DJ mixes by up and coming London stalwarts Future Thinkin. Though not new comers by any sense of the word, this crew is still on the rise in the production world with releases on their own imprint Future Thinkin Records as well as Infrared, J Majik’s longtime label. You can grab podcasts by the entire FT crew here.

These two mixes are hilariously titled The First Date and The Breakup. Both mixes highlight FT’s unique take on liquid funk that falls on both sides of the vibe coin (light/dark). FT had this to say about the mix: “Episode 1 was, deep and rolling, soulful and vocal, in contrast The Breakup is an altogether different animal! Think pain, think anguish, think brooding anger, but most of all, think quality BEATS!!”

This is quality, intelligent, flowing Drum and Bass that any fan of electronic music can get into. Perfect for rolling down the car window to show those joggers just how hip you are. Here are the track listings. I will not include any Wyllys Money Marks for these mixes, as every second is a highlight. Check out Shylo MC’s classy vocal stylings.

READ ON for the track listings, to stream the mixes and more…