2009

White Stripes – We’re Going To Be Friends

Scott Bernstein February 23, 2009 3 Comments

White Stripes – We’re Going To Be Friends (Conan’s Last Show)

From The Editor: Moving To Webcasts

Scott Bernstein February 23, 2009 5 Comments

Last week, Umphrey’s McGee announced that they will be making webcasts of five upcoming shows available at iClips.net for $5 per show or $20 for the whole series. This comes on the heels of the Allman Brothers’ working with drummer Butch Trucks’ Moogis company to offer webcasts of every note the legendary Southern rockers play during the fifteen shows on their 40th Anniversary run at the Beacon Theatre starting March 9. Webcasts create a win-win situation where fans get to experience shows they can’t attend in person live as they happen and bands get a new income stream.

I’ve reached the point in my life where my time off is limited and I can’t travel to see as many shows as I used to. If I can’t travel to see my favorite band play, I’d be happy to pay for the ability to follow the action on my computer. In the case of the Allmans, it’s not a traveling issue as much as ticket availability and the cost of the tickets. As usual, tickets to the Beacon run are sold out. but for the first time ABB fans can experience all of the March Madness live as it happens from the comfort of their homes. Sign me up!

READ ON for more on webcasts and to leave your opinion on ’em…

Mariam and Amadou U.S. Tour, Opening For Coldplay

February 23, 2009 No Comments

The singer Mariam Doumbia and her husband, the guitarist/vocalist Amadou Bagayoko, have been making music together since they first met and fell in love at the Institute for Young Blind

TV on the Radio For Central Park Summerstage

February 23, 2009 No Comments

TV on the Radio have been announced to perform at Central Park Summerstage in New York this year. The band will play a benefit on June 5 to raise money

The People Speak : Live At The Sundance Film Festival 2009

Ben Watts February 23, 2009 No Comments

“The People Speak” was a special music and spoken word program at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Performers included Sundance founder Robert Redford, Woody Harrelson, Josh Brolin, Benjamin Bratt, and Marissa Tomei.

Joshua Redman – Uncharted

Doug Collette February 23, 2009 No Comments

Joshua Redman returned to the acoustic realm of modern jazz in 2007 with Back East where his playing carried a definite sense of breaking free from preconceptions, self-imposed and otherwise. The saxophonist’s new album Compass extends that sensation of abandon in no uncertain terms.

Speck Mountain: Some Sweet Relief

Jeremy Lukens February 23, 2009 No Comments

Subtle sonic beauty is the core of Speck Mountain’s second LP. At times haunting, at times warm and breezy, there is a dream-like ambiance that permeates the collection. Marie-Claire Balabanian’s soulful vocals are strong without ever over-singing (pop divas should take note). Instead, her vocals, like the swelling organ, well-placed tambourine, and fuzzed guitars, are one of many sounds mixed together to comprise a complete auditory picture. While nothing ever stands out, repeated listens reveal an intricacy to the song-craft. The throbbing baseline of “Angela” would be nothing without the harmonized vocals; the guitar arpeggio at the root of “Shame on the Soul” is complimented perfectly by a minimalist percussion, including reverb-drenched tambourine. Because of the emphasis of ambiance over hooks some of the songs have a hard time distinguishing themselves, but if there ever was a good drone, this is the one.

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