2009

Video: The McLovins – 20 in a 35

The McLovins have just posted yet another new song to YouTube. This fun rocker – named 20 in a 35 – features Jake Huffman relentlessly pounding the skins, Jason Ott

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Hidden Track Review: Allman Brothers Band / Widespread Panic @ Walnut Creek

Widespread Panic and The Allman Brothers Band have been synonymous with Walnut Creek amphitheatre since the venue’s inception in 1991. Widespread Panic (WSP) have one of the longest existing relationships with the venue, having performed one of the very first shows there in 1991, and the Allman Brothers Band (ABB) have performed at the venue every year since it opened – an incredible streak that will never be rivaled.

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[All photos by Dave Rogers of AWAY-TEAM.COM]

While Panic’s highly anticipated shows at the venue have traditionally taken place in the Spring and Summer, a down year for concerts prompted the powers that be to team WSP with another southern musical powerhouse for a season-ending Sunday double bill that was as historic as they come.

There was plenty of room throughout the venue for the duration of the show, and it’s a testament to our times that both bands would draw even lighter numbers at the massive shed for a show by themselves. Still, longtime followers of the bands know that Sunday shows are frequently above average, and WSP excited their fans with 100 minutes of stellar playing that rarely relented. Strong song selection is the key to a standout WSP show, and this set had that in spades, with a spirited Pigeons opener foreshadowing an engaging setlist.

READ ON for more from the Allmans and Panic in Raleigh…

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Debut Album For Them Crooked Vultures

After much speculation, rock supergroup Them Crooked Vultures has announced Nov. 17 as the release date for its debut album.  Bandmates Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana), Josh Homme (Queens of

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Jay Reatard Finds New Rhythm Section

Jay Reatard has announced that he will continue his upcoming European and US tour after replacing his band’s rhythm section. Reatard, who earlier this month had his bassist and drummer

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Yeasayer Releasing Odd Blood Oct. 8

Yeasayer are set to release ‘Odd Blood‘, the follow-up to 2007’s ‘All Our Cymbals‘, on February 8 next year. The Brooklyn band have also announced that they are to play

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