Wednesday Intermezzo: K-Dub’s ODD
Today marks the release of Keller Williams’ fantastic new studio album, ODD. I’ve never been a big K-Dub guy until I caught and enjoyed the fuck out of his recent set opening for the Dark Star Orchestra on Governor’s Island. He was so entertaining that I decided to check out his Once A Week Freek download series including a number of tracks from ODD and they were all really good. Check it out for yourself as here’s Doobie In My Pocket.
ODD is available at www.kellerwilliams.net and at KW’s live shows.
Let’s take a look at what else is happening this week…
- The Wall Street Journal feels Lollapalooza has grown up
- Outside Lands has released the schedule of performances
- Piano legend Elton John guests on Alice In Chains’ disc
- Dave Schultz reviews last Saturday night’s U-Melt show
- Pearl Jam unveils details of the 2009 Bootleg program
- Neil Young named as MusicCares Person of the Year ’09
Finally, Joel Cummins of Umphrey’s McGee has penned a fascinating essay for the band’s official blog – The Floor – about what went into putting together UM’s first tour back in 1999. Also, Umphrey’s has announced the details of their first West Coast tour since last October which includes stops in Spokane, Seattle, Eugene, West Hollywood and more.
READ ON for a full list of upcoming Umphrey’s dates…